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Overview of bacterial cellulose: Biosynthesis strategies, functionalization and biomedical marketing 细菌纤维素概述:生物合成策略、功能化和生物医学营销。
IF 3 3区 生物学
Biochimie Pub Date : 2026-05-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.biochi.2026.02.003
Ahmed K. Saleh , Tarek H. Taha , Hussain Alenezi , Esmail M. El-Fakharany , Abdulrahman Mohammed Alhudhaibi , Shaikha A. Albatli , Marwa Yousry A. Mohamed , Hamada El-Gendia
{"title":"Overview of bacterial cellulose: Biosynthesis strategies, functionalization and biomedical marketing","authors":"Ahmed K. Saleh ,&nbsp;Tarek H. Taha ,&nbsp;Hussain Alenezi ,&nbsp;Esmail M. El-Fakharany ,&nbsp;Abdulrahman Mohammed Alhudhaibi ,&nbsp;Shaikha A. Albatli ,&nbsp;Marwa Yousry A. Mohamed ,&nbsp;Hamada El-Gendia","doi":"10.1016/j.biochi.2026.02.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biochi.2026.02.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Bacterial cellulose (BC) is reported as an extracellular polysaccharide distinguished by its exceptional purity, mechanical features, and biocompatibility, making it an attractive material for applications in food, plant tissue culture, and Biomedicine. Traditionally, BC production relies on chemically defined synthetic media under either static or agitated fermentation conditions. However, the high production cost remains a critical barrier, limiting its large-scale utilization and broader adoption. To address this challenge, recent advances in sustainable strategies, such as employing agro-industrial byproducts and low-cost carbon sources, have significantly reduced costs while improving yield and functional properties. In particular, diverse environmental waste streams, including agricultural residues, industrial wastes, and food processing byproducts, have been explored as renewable substrates for BC synthesis. BC can be obtained through static fermentation, yielding gelatinous films (pellicles), or agitated fermentation, generating suspended fibers or pellets, each with unique structural features. Moreover, innovative functionalization approaches, including <em>in situ</em> and <em>ex situ</em> modifications, incorporation of bioactive agents, and the development of BC-based nanocomposites, have further expanded its biomedical potential. This review emphasizes sustainable strategies to overcome the cost limitations of BC production, while also highlighting recent advances in functionalization techniques and their pivotal role in advancing medical applications, including cartilage engineering, bone regeneration, wound healing, and dentistry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":251,"journal":{"name":"Biochimie","volume":"244 ","pages":"Pages 7-28"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146121249","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Molecular insights of immune evasion by Orf Virus: the interaction and functional impact of viral OH1 phosphatase on STAT1 Orf病毒免疫逃避的分子机制:病毒OH1磷酸酶对STAT1的相互作用和功能影响。
IF 3 3区 生物学
Biochimie Pub Date : 2026-05-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-03 DOI: 10.1016/j.biochi.2026.02.006
Dario Porley , Natalia Olivero-Deibe , Vanina Astrada , Valentin Bransolle , Danilo Segovia , Mariana Margenat , María Magdalena Portela , Andrea Villarino , Gwenaëlle André , Mabel Berois
{"title":"Molecular insights of immune evasion by Orf Virus: the interaction and functional impact of viral OH1 phosphatase on STAT1","authors":"Dario Porley ,&nbsp;Natalia Olivero-Deibe ,&nbsp;Vanina Astrada ,&nbsp;Valentin Bransolle ,&nbsp;Danilo Segovia ,&nbsp;Mariana Margenat ,&nbsp;María Magdalena Portela ,&nbsp;Andrea Villarino ,&nbsp;Gwenaëlle André ,&nbsp;Mabel Berois","doi":"10.1016/j.biochi.2026.02.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biochi.2026.02.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Orf virus, a member of the <em>Parapoxvirus</em> genus within the <em>Poxvirus</em> family, is the causative agent of Contagious Ecthyma, a zoonotic infection primarily affecting goats and sheep. The immune response against Orf virus is short-lived, enabling the virus to repeatedly infect animals, regardless of their vaccination status. Several virulence factors, including the OH1 tyrosine phosphatase, are responsible for the modulation of the host immune response. Here, we report the direct interaction between the viral OH1 and the human transcription factor STAT1 identified as a physiological OH1 substrate. Indeed, our results demonstrate that OH1 dephosphorylates STAT1 at pTyr701, resulting in a subsequent impairing of its nuclear import. By employing protein-protein docking and molecular dynamics simulations, we modelled the STAT1-OH1 complex, phosphorylated or not, and dissected the structural basis of its mutual recognition. Also, we identified additional potential substrates of OH1 that show to be involved in cell trafficking, thereby expanding our understanding of the host-triggered immune responses elicited by Poxviruses. Overall, this study provides insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying immune evasion in Orf virus, extending our knowledge towards new therapeutic strategies against this pathogen.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":251,"journal":{"name":"Biochimie","volume":"244 ","pages":"Pages 92-101"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146127716","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The regulation characterization of novel transcription regulator JTY_2262 in Mycobacterium bovis BCG 新型转录调控因子jty2262在牛分枝杆菌BCG中的调控特性
IF 3 3区 生物学
Biochimie Pub Date : 2026-05-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-29 DOI: 10.1016/j.biochi.2026.01.013
Jinmiao Song , Hui Wang , Mingrui Sun , Mei Li , Yang Zhang , Jiayin Xing , Shuxian Wang , Ren Fang , Xiaotian Li , Siguo Liu , Zhaoli Li , Ningning Song
{"title":"The regulation characterization of novel transcription regulator JTY_2262 in Mycobacterium bovis BCG","authors":"Jinmiao Song ,&nbsp;Hui Wang ,&nbsp;Mingrui Sun ,&nbsp;Mei Li ,&nbsp;Yang Zhang ,&nbsp;Jiayin Xing ,&nbsp;Shuxian Wang ,&nbsp;Ren Fang ,&nbsp;Xiaotian Li ,&nbsp;Siguo Liu ,&nbsp;Zhaoli Li ,&nbsp;Ningning Song","doi":"10.1016/j.biochi.2026.01.013","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biochi.2026.01.013","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</em> (Mtb) can survive for a long time <em>in vivo</em> and evade host immune attacks, primarily through transcriptional regulation mediated by transcription regulators. JTY_2262 (homologous with Rv2250c) belongs to the Tetracycline Repressor (TetR) family of regulators, and its function is currently unclear. In this study, we combined JTY_2262 overexpressed transcriptomics and electrophoretic mobility shift assays (EMSA) to identify novel targets regulated by JTY_2262. The cofactors containing Cys, V<sub>C</sub>, V<sub>B1</sub>, V<sub>B3</sub>, V<sub>B6</sub>, Pb<sup>2+</sup>, Cu<sup>2+</sup> and Li <sup>+</sup> inhibit the binding between JTY_2262 and the <em>JTY_2045</em> (homologous with <em>rv2031c</em>) promoter. Overall, this study demonstrates that JTY_2262 is a versatile regulator. Under different environmental conditions, JTY_2262 senses concentration variations of specific cofactors. By modulating its DNA-binding affinity accordingly, JTY_2262 regulates targeted gene expression, enabling bacteria to adapt their metabolic machinery and physiological state to better adapt the changing environment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":251,"journal":{"name":"Biochimie","volume":"244 ","pages":"Pages 29-39"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146097707","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Characterization of the sweetness of natural plant-derived sweeteners mogroside IV and V and their interactions with human sweet taste receptor 天然植物源性甜味剂mogro苷IV和V的甜味特性及其与人类甜味受体的相互作用。
IF 3 3区 生物学
Biochimie Pub Date : 2026-05-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.biochi.2026.02.008
Binbin Yao , Cunli Dou , Yuyu Zhang , Bo Liu
{"title":"Characterization of the sweetness of natural plant-derived sweeteners mogroside IV and V and their interactions with human sweet taste receptor","authors":"Binbin Yao ,&nbsp;Cunli Dou ,&nbsp;Yuyu Zhang ,&nbsp;Bo Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.biochi.2026.02.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biochi.2026.02.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Mogrosides are an important type of natural plant-derived sweeteners, which are used in foods and medicines. However, their sweetness and structure-activity relationship, especially those for the representative members mogrosides IV and V, have been rarely reported. In the present study, we characterized the sweet taste properties (threshold values, etc) of mogrosides IV and V with a cell-based calcium mobilization assay, showing that mogrosides represent a category of primitive sweet compounds which are edible by primates as well as other mammals. Furthermore, it was demonstrated that the sweetness of mogrosides can be inhibited by a classical sweet taste modulator, lactisole. Moreover, the binding site of mogroside IV in human Tas1R2 Venus flytrap domain was identified with the method of molecular docking, which was further validated by functional mutagenesis analysis. These results provide helpful guidelines for further exploring the structure-activity relationship and molecular design of mogrosides.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":251,"journal":{"name":"Biochimie","volume":"244 ","pages":"Pages 64-69"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146138261","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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MicroRNA-mediated regulation of hypoxic kidney adaptation in naked mole-rats (Heterocephalus glaber) microrna介导的裸鼹鼠(Heterocephalus glaber)低氧肾适应调节。
IF 3 3区 生物学
Biochimie Pub Date : 2026-05-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.biochi.2026.02.007
Yasser Attaie , Sarah A. Breedon , Saif Rehman , Mohammad Ojaghi , Karen L. Kadamani , Matthew E. Pamenter , Kenneth B. Storey
{"title":"MicroRNA-mediated regulation of hypoxic kidney adaptation in naked mole-rats (Heterocephalus glaber)","authors":"Yasser Attaie ,&nbsp;Sarah A. Breedon ,&nbsp;Saif Rehman ,&nbsp;Mohammad Ojaghi ,&nbsp;Karen L. Kadamani ,&nbsp;Matthew E. Pamenter ,&nbsp;Kenneth B. Storey","doi":"10.1016/j.biochi.2026.02.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biochi.2026.02.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>MicroRNAs play crucial roles in post-transcriptional regulation during environmental stress, yet their contribution to hypoxia adaptation in naturally hypoxia-tolerant species remains poorly understood. Here, we characterized the miRNA expression profile in kidneys of the naked mole-rat (<em>Heterocephalus glaber</em>), a subterranean rodent renowned for its exceptional hypoxia tolerance.</div><div>Small RNA from naked-mole rat kidneys was sequenced under normoxic and hypoxic conditions to predict miRNA-mRNA interactions during low-oxygen stress. Bioinformatic analysis identified differentially expressed miRNAs and used pathway enrichment to predict regulatory mechanisms controlling kidney adaptation to hypoxia. Upregulated miRNAs, including let-7c-5p and miR-29a-3p target genes involved in cell cycle progression, extracellular matrix remodeling, and metabolic pathways, corresponding with negative enrichment of these processes. Conversely, downregulated miRNAs relieve inhibition of transcripts involved in chromatin remodeling, RNA processing, and immune signaling, aligning with positive enrichment of these adaptive pathways. Gene Ontology cellular component analysis suggested systematic subcellular reorganization, with suppression of extracellular and secretory compartments and enhancement of nuclear, RNA processing, and cytoskeletal structures. Notably, hypoxia induced upregulation of ribonucleoprotein complexes, spliceosomal machinery, and histone methyltransferase complexes, while downregulating extracellular matrix components and secretory pathway structures. This coordinated miRNA response appears to optimize energy utilization by suppressing non-essential pathways while selectively enhancing survival mechanisms through targeted post-transcriptional control; however further studies are required to confirm these findings. Our findings provide novel insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying the remarkable hypoxia tolerance of naked mole-rats and highlight miRNA-mediated regulation as a key adaptive strategy in mammalian hypoxic survival.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":251,"journal":{"name":"Biochimie","volume":"244 ","pages":"Pages 54-63"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146133869","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Global lysine 2-hydroxyisobutyrylation profiling reveals the growth mechanism of Lactobacillus paracasei PC-01 in high-density cultures 高密度培养副干酪乳杆菌PC-01生长机制研究
IF 3 3区 生物学
Biochimie Pub Date : 2026-05-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.biochi.2026.02.002
Shijia Shen , Runzhi Zhou , Hua Wang , Hongyang Li , Shuaisen Gao , Jie Yu
{"title":"Global lysine 2-hydroxyisobutyrylation profiling reveals the growth mechanism of Lactobacillus paracasei PC-01 in high-density cultures","authors":"Shijia Shen ,&nbsp;Runzhi Zhou ,&nbsp;Hua Wang ,&nbsp;Hongyang Li ,&nbsp;Shuaisen Gao ,&nbsp;Jie Yu","doi":"10.1016/j.biochi.2026.02.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biochi.2026.02.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The importance of lysine 2-hydroxyisobutyrylation (Khib) in regulating biological processes has become increasingly apparent, but its functional significance in prokaryotes, especially in the <em>Lactobacillus paracasei</em> PC-01, is poorly understood. In this study, the regulatory mechanism of Khib in high-density fermentation of <em>L. paracasei</em> PC-01 was investigated using mass spectrometry proteomics. In total, 6783 Khib sites on 1361 proteins were identified, with 73.48% proteins containing multiple sites. GO and KEGG enrichment analysis showed Khib affected cellular functions and metabolic pathways, especially those involved in ribosomal activity and protein biosynthesis. Subsequently, a Khib-mediated regulatory network of <em>L. paracasei</em> PC-01 revealed most of the significantly upregulated enzymes in the glycolysis, TCA cycle, purine metabolism, amino acid metabolism, and fatty acid biosynthesis pathways were modified by Khib. This study elucidated the biological function of Khib modification in <em>L. paracasei</em> during high-density cultures and provides theoretical basis for the preparation of highly active probiotic preparations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":251,"journal":{"name":"Biochimie","volume":"244 ","pages":"Pages 70-79"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146121261","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Controlled CRISPR/Cas12a activation via DNAzyme-mediated splitting of chimeric substrate for lead detection 通过dnazyme介导的嵌合底物分裂控制CRISPR/Cas12a激活用于铅检测。
IF 3 3区 生物学
Biochimie Pub Date : 2026-05-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.biochi.2026.02.001
Peiying Zhang , Meng Shen , Lihua Ding, Leiliang He, Yongjun Wu, Songcheng Yu
{"title":"Controlled CRISPR/Cas12a activation via DNAzyme-mediated splitting of chimeric substrate for lead detection","authors":"Peiying Zhang ,&nbsp;Meng Shen ,&nbsp;Lihua Ding,&nbsp;Leiliang He,&nbsp;Yongjun Wu,&nbsp;Songcheng Yu","doi":"10.1016/j.biochi.2026.02.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biochi.2026.02.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Chronic lead exposure poses severe threats to human health, which demands a rapid detection strategy beyond conventional instrumentation-dependent approaches. While CRISPR/Cas12a systems offer promising alternatives through <em>trans</em>-cleavage activity, conventional Pb<sup>2+</sup> biosensors relying on DNAzyme-generated intact activators suffer from high background signals due to interference from uncleaved substrates. To address this limitation, we developed a steric-hindrance-controlled activation strategy by employing a chimeric DNAzyme substrate (Sub) that prevents Cas12a binding until Pb<sup>2+</sup>-dependent cleavage occurs. This DNAzyme-mediated splitting releases two fragments (A1/A2) that rearrange into split activators, triggering the CRISPR/Cas12a <em>trans</em>-cleavage of a quenched reporter (6-FAM/BHQ1). Under the optimal condition, the sensor achieved a linear detection range of 2.5–25 μM (R<sup>2</sup> = 0.998) with 2.18 μM LOD and high selectivity against interferents. Validation in tap water matrices demonstrated 98.6%–102.6% recovery (RSD 3.0%–7.5%), which showed robustness in real samples. This split-activator design paradigm eliminates background from uncleaved substrates without additional pretreatment steps to provide a versatile template for converting metal ions into CRISPR-detectable signals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":251,"journal":{"name":"Biochimie","volume":"244 ","pages":"Pages 1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146121310","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Comparison of proteomes and biofunctional properties of male and female common adder (Vipera berus) venoms 雄性和雌性蝮蛇毒液的蛋白质组学和生物功能特性比较。
IF 3 3区 生物学
Biochimie Pub Date : 2026-05-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.biochi.2026.01.018
Lennart Schulte , Miguel Engelhardt , Johanna Eichberg , Alfredo Cabrera-Orefice , Harry Wölfel , Maik Damm , Ignazio Avella , Benno Kreuels , Kornelia Hardes , Johannes A. Eble , Andreas Vilcinskas , Tim Lüddecke
{"title":"Comparison of proteomes and biofunctional properties of male and female common adder (Vipera berus) venoms","authors":"Lennart Schulte ,&nbsp;Miguel Engelhardt ,&nbsp;Johanna Eichberg ,&nbsp;Alfredo Cabrera-Orefice ,&nbsp;Harry Wölfel ,&nbsp;Maik Damm ,&nbsp;Ignazio Avella ,&nbsp;Benno Kreuels ,&nbsp;Kornelia Hardes ,&nbsp;Johannes A. Eble ,&nbsp;Andreas Vilcinskas ,&nbsp;Tim Lüddecke","doi":"10.1016/j.biochi.2026.01.018","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biochi.2026.01.018","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Snake venom is an ecologically critical functional trait, primarily applied for foraging and accordingly shaped by selective pressures. Recent insights underpinned the high variability of snake venoms down to the intraspecific level, with regional, ontogenetic, and seasonal variation being mostly investigated. In contrast, sex-based venom variation has received considerably less attention so far, and its influence on venom compositions is poorly described. Here, we compare venom profiles and bioactivity from pooled male and female samples of Central European adders (<em>Vipera berus</em>) to provide insights into potential sex-based venom variation in this species. Proteomics, paired with SDS-PAGE and RP-HPLC, revealed highly similar venom profiles. Likewise, phospholipases A<sub>2</sub> and proteases activity profiling, as well as bioassays targeting the effects of venom on the coagulation cascade and the viability of different mammalian cell lines revealed similar activity spectra. Our results do not suggest a noteworthy extent of sex-based intraspecific venom variation in <em>V. berus</em>. We further discuss our data in light of the species' venom composition at larger geographic scales and its clinical relevance. This work contributes to a clearer framework for understanding venom biology in the world's most widespread medically relevant venomous snake.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":251,"journal":{"name":"Biochimie","volume":"244 ","pages":"Pages 40-53"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146127648","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Dioclea violacea lectin preserves brain mitochondrial function and prevents oxidative damage after ischemia/reperfusion 紫堇凝集素保护脑缺血/再灌注后线粒体功能和防止氧化损伤。
IF 3 3区 生物学
Biochimie Pub Date : 2026-05-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-03 DOI: 10.1016/j.biochi.2026.01.017
Pedro Lourenzo Oliveira Cunha , Maria Stella Batista de Freitas Neta , Ludmila Araújo de Lima , Iri Sandro Pampolha Lima , Renato Rodrigues Roma , Diógenes Galdencio da Silva Fernandes , Wanius Garcia , Claudener Souza Teixeira , Maria Elizabeth Pereira Nobre , Heberty Tarso Facundo
{"title":"Dioclea violacea lectin preserves brain mitochondrial function and prevents oxidative damage after ischemia/reperfusion","authors":"Pedro Lourenzo Oliveira Cunha ,&nbsp;Maria Stella Batista de Freitas Neta ,&nbsp;Ludmila Araújo de Lima ,&nbsp;Iri Sandro Pampolha Lima ,&nbsp;Renato Rodrigues Roma ,&nbsp;Diógenes Galdencio da Silva Fernandes ,&nbsp;Wanius Garcia ,&nbsp;Claudener Souza Teixeira ,&nbsp;Maria Elizabeth Pereira Nobre ,&nbsp;Heberty Tarso Facundo","doi":"10.1016/j.biochi.2026.01.017","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biochi.2026.01.017","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ischemic brain damage is characterized by mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress. Mitochondrial reactive oxygen species induce cellular damage during reperfusion. Dysregulated mitochondrial calcium influx triggers the opening of the mitochondrial permeability transition pore (MPTP), disrupting mitochondrial function and causing cell death. <em>Dioclea violacea</em> lectin (DVL) is a plant lectin which exhibits a diverse range of biological activities. Here, we aimed to investigate and characterize the effects of <em>in vivo</em> treatment with DVL in a rat model of ischemic stroke. DVL (0.5 μg) or saline were administrated by stereotaxic intracerebroventricular injection (volume of 1 μl) 15 min prior to ischemia. Global cerebral ischemia was induced by bilateral carotid occlusion for 30 min. After 24 h reperfusion we evaluated locomotor activity, oxidative stress markers (nitrite, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances - TBARS, mitochondrial H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> levels, and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity), mitochondrial oxygen consumption and ADP/O (using a clark-type electrode). MPTP opening was determined by Ca<sup>2+</sup>-induced swelling. DVL (prior to ischemia) induced neuroprotective effects in rats‘ cerebral tissue. It restored the rats‘ exploratory behavior and mitigated depression. DVL-treated rats had improved brain mitochondrial oxygen consumption rates and ADP/O ratio. Additionally, DVL reduced oxidative stress (mitochondrial H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> production, TBARS, and nitrate levels) and preserved SOD activity. Finally, mitochondria isolated from DVL-treated rats had lower susceptibility to Ca<sup>2+</sup>-induced MPTP opening. Mechanistically, we found that DVL binds glutamate – an excitotoxic neurotransmitter highly released after ischemic insults. This study reveals a novel neuroprotective mechanism of a plant-derived lectin acting through mitochondrial preservation and oxidative stress reduction.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":251,"journal":{"name":"Biochimie","volume":"244 ","pages":"Pages 80-91"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146127711","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The DExD-box RNA helicase Dbp7 unwinds short double-stranded RNAs DExD-box RNA解旋酶Dbp7解旋短双链RNA
IF 3 3区 生物学
Biochimie Pub Date : 2026-05-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.biochi.2026.02.010
Julia Contreras , Régine Capeyrou , Yves Henry , Anthony K. Henras , Odile Humbert , Jesús de la Cruz , Eduardo Villalobo
{"title":"The DExD-box RNA helicase Dbp7 unwinds short double-stranded RNAs","authors":"Julia Contreras ,&nbsp;Régine Capeyrou ,&nbsp;Yves Henry ,&nbsp;Anthony K. Henras ,&nbsp;Odile Humbert ,&nbsp;Jesús de la Cruz ,&nbsp;Eduardo Villalobo","doi":"10.1016/j.biochi.2026.02.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biochi.2026.02.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>DExD-box proteins are ATP-dependent enzymes that unwind double-stranded RNAs in a non-processive manner, often initiating strand separation from 5′- or 3′-single-stranded overhangs. Dbp7, a member of this family, is required for yeast ribosome biogenesis and has been specifically implicated in the release of the small nucleolar RNA snR190 from early pre-60S particles. To gain mechanistic insight into its function, we have examined the <em>in vitro</em> helicase activity of recombinant Dbp7. We show that it efficiently unwinds short double-stranded RNA substrates in an ATP-dependent manner, irrespective of overhang polarity, thereby establishing it as a <em>bona fide</em> DExD-box RNA helicase.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":251,"journal":{"name":"Biochimie","volume":"244 ","pages":"Pages 102-105"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146186821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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