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Biological function of RNA-binding proteins in myocardial infarction: a potential emerging therapeutic limelight. rna结合蛋白在心肌梗死中的生物学功能:一个潜在的新兴治疗焦点。
IF 6.1 2区 生物学
Cell and Bioscience Pub Date : 2025-05-24 DOI: 10.1186/s13578-025-01408-8
Chenyang Jin, Yutong Ye, Longzhe Gao, Zikan Zhong, Changzuan Zhou, Xiaoyu Wu, Xudong Li, Genqing Zhou, Songwen Chen, Yong Wei, Lidong Cai, Shaowen Liu, Juan Xu
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Intermittent fasting and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: the potential role of the gut-liver axis. 间歇性禁食和代谢功能障碍相关的脂肪变性肝病:肠-肝轴的潜在作用
IF 6.1 2区 生物学
Cell and Bioscience Pub Date : 2025-05-23 DOI: 10.1186/s13578-025-01406-w
Zhaoxi Zhang, Alice Pik-Shan Kong, Vincent Wai-Sun Wong, Hannah Xiaoyan Hui
{"title":"Intermittent fasting and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: the potential role of the gut-liver axis.","authors":"Zhaoxi Zhang, Alice Pik-Shan Kong, Vincent Wai-Sun Wong, Hannah Xiaoyan Hui","doi":"10.1186/s13578-025-01406-w","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13578-025-01406-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a growing public health concern linked to the increasing prevalence of metabolic syndrome, including obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D). MASLD remains a significant clinical challenge due to the absence of effective therapeutic interventions. Intermittent fasting (IF) has emerged as a promising non-pharmacological strategy for managing MASLD. Although the exact mechanisms underpinning the possible beneficial effects of IF on MASLD are not yet fully elucidated, the gut microbiota and its metabolic byproducts are increasingly recognized as potential mediators of these effects. The gut-liver axis may act as an important conduit through which IF exerts its beneficial influence on hepatic function. This review comprehensively examines the impact of various IF protocols on gut microbiota composition, investigating the resultant alterations in microbial diversity and metabolomic profiles, and their potential implications for liver health and the improvement of MASLD.</p>","PeriodicalId":49095,"journal":{"name":"Cell and Bioscience","volume":"15 1","pages":"64"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12102857/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144132149","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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AgRP mediated calcium Inhibition of feeding via the vagal afferent nerve-brain pathway. AgRP通过迷走传入神经-脑通路介导钙抑制摄食。
IF 6.1 2区 生物学
Cell and Bioscience Pub Date : 2025-05-22 DOI: 10.1186/s13578-025-01409-7
Aru Su, Linghui Pan, Qian Zhou, Qin Zhu, Ruihua Li, Mingming Liu, Ruifan Wu, Lina Wang, Songbo Wang, Qingyan Jiang, Gang Shu, Canjun Zhu
{"title":"AgRP mediated calcium Inhibition of feeding via the vagal afferent nerve-brain pathway.","authors":"Aru Su, Linghui Pan, Qian Zhou, Qin Zhu, Ruihua Li, Mingming Liu, Ruifan Wu, Lina Wang, Songbo Wang, Qingyan Jiang, Gang Shu, Canjun Zhu","doi":"10.1186/s13578-025-01409-7","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13578-025-01409-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Obesity poses serious health risks and is trending younger, developing effective strategies to prevent obesity is crucial. Calcium intake is a potential strategy to reduce weight/fat, as it generally enhances the body's energy metabolism. However, calcium's effects on appetite and its specific mechanisms remain unclear. To investigate these questions, we administered calcium orally to fasted mice and found that calcium inhibited food intake during the first 3 h. Long-term calcium supplementation in water decreased HFD intake, weight gain, and fat deposition while increasing energy metabolism in young mice. Mechanistically, calcium activated the vagal afferent nerves and inhibited ARC<sup>AgRP</sup> neurons-key appetite regulation neuron. What's more, these effects are blunted by chemogenetic inhibition of gastrointestinal intestinal vagal afferent nerves or activation of ARC<sup>AgRP</sup> neuronal activity. Overall, we showed that ingested calcium activates vagal afferent nerves, inhibiting the activity of ARC<sup>AgRP</sup> neurons, thereby reducing food intake. This study supports calcium's role in obesity dietary therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":49095,"journal":{"name":"Cell and Bioscience","volume":"15 1","pages":"63"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12096759/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144129315","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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Tie2-expressing monocytes/macrophages promote angiogenesis in chronically ischaemic brain tissue. 表达tie2的单核细胞/巨噬细胞促进慢性缺血脑组织血管生成。
IF 6.1 2区 生物学
Cell and Bioscience Pub Date : 2025-05-21 DOI: 10.1186/s13578-025-01401-1
Chuyang Tai, Cong Ling, Yang Yang, Baoyu Zhang, Jun Sun, Ni Mo, Tao Sun, Lixin Huang, Cian Yao, Hui Wang, Chuan Chen
{"title":"Tie2-expressing monocytes/macrophages promote angiogenesis in chronically ischaemic brain tissue.","authors":"Chuyang Tai, Cong Ling, Yang Yang, Baoyu Zhang, Jun Sun, Ni Mo, Tao Sun, Lixin Huang, Cian Yao, Hui Wang, Chuan Chen","doi":"10.1186/s13578-025-01401-1","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13578-025-01401-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Over half of patients with chronically ischaemic cerebrovascular disease (CICD) exhibit poor revascularization potential. Tie2-expressing monocytes/macrophages (TEMs) have been reported to promote angiogenesis in tumour tissue; however, whether TEMs promote angiogenesis in chronically ischaemic brain tissue (CIBT) and the regulatory mechanism through which TEMs are recruited to CIBT remain unclear.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We first analysed the proportion of TEMs in blood from the internal jugular veins (IJVs) of CICD patients and then isolated TEMs for coculture with human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and for intraventricular injection into nude mice to explore the proangiogenic effects of TEMs in CIBT. Then, molecular biology experiments were performed to verify the upstream regulatory mechanism of the ANGPT2-Tie2 axis, and cell transfection experiments were conducted to confirm the regulatory effects of the detected pathway on Tie2 receptors on the endothelial cell surface. Additionally, a 2-vessel occlusion plus encephalomyosynangiosis rat model was established to confirm the recruitment mechanism of TEMs in CIBT and their ability to improve cerebral blood perfusion (CBP) and cognitive function.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The proportion of TEMs from the IJV blood of CICD patients significantly increased, especially in patients who exhibited Matsushima Grade-A revascularization. The viability of HUVECs cocultured with TEMs was significantly increased, and CBP and the expression of CD31 in the CIBT of nude mice treated with TEMs were significantly increased. The above increases were positively correlated with the concentration of TEMs used for coculture and intraventricular injection. Moreover, molecular biology experiments indicated that miR-126-5p can directly bind to the 3'UTR of TRPS1 mRNA and that TRPS1 can directly bind to the promoter of Angpt2. HUVECs transfected with miR-126-5p mimics presented significantly decreased TRPS1 expression, a reduced pTie2/Tie2 ratio, increased ANGPT2 expression, and increased cell viability. Finally, significantly increased TEMs infiltration, downregulated TRPS1 expression, and upregulated ANGPT2, CD31, VEGFA, and IGF1 expression were detected in the CIBT of the rats transfected with the miR-126-5p agomir, accompanied by significant improvements in CBP and cognitive function.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>TEMs promote angiogenesis in CIBT through a paracrine mechanism, and the recruitment of TEMs to CIBT is regulated by the miR-126-5p/TRPS1/ANGPT2 pathway.</p>","PeriodicalId":49095,"journal":{"name":"Cell and Bioscience","volume":"15 1","pages":"62"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12093791/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144121275","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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The HNRNPC/CELF2 signaling pathway drives glycolytic reprogramming and mitochondrial dysfunction in drug-resistant acute myeloid leukemia. HNRNPC/CELF2信号通路在耐药急性髓性白血病中驱动糖解重编程和线粒体功能障碍。
IF 6.1 2区 生物学
Cell and Bioscience Pub Date : 2025-05-16 DOI: 10.1186/s13578-025-01386-x
Xiang Ma, Haodong Li, Ziqi Zhao, Changchun Li, Man Wang, Lele Zhang, Yutong Zhao, Haipeng Su, Feng Wang, Jiai Hua
{"title":"The HNRNPC/CELF2 signaling pathway drives glycolytic reprogramming and mitochondrial dysfunction in drug-resistant acute myeloid leukemia.","authors":"Xiang Ma, Haodong Li, Ziqi Zhao, Changchun Li, Man Wang, Lele Zhang, Yutong Zhao, Haipeng Su, Feng Wang, Jiai Hua","doi":"10.1186/s13578-025-01386-x","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13578-025-01386-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is an aggressive cancer with high treatment resistance, often leading to poor patient outcomes. Metabolic reprogramming plays a critical role in AML progression, influencing drug resistance (DR) and tumor survival. This study investigates the HNRNPC/CELF2 signaling pathway and its impact on AML cell metabolism and DR.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study identified that HNRNPC regulates the expression of CELF2 through m6 A modification. In drug-resistant AML cells, increased HNRNPC expression and decreased CELF2 expression were associated with upregulated glycolysis, enhanced glucose consumption, lactate production, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Knockdown of HNRNPC reduced glycolysis and cell invasion, while CELF2 knockdown reversed these effects. Conversely, HNRNPC overexpression enhanced glycolysis and cell migration, which were counteracted by CELF2 overexpression.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The HNRNPC/CELF2 axis plays a pivotal role in metabolic reprogramming, driving AML progression and chemotherapy resistance. Targeting this pathway may offer new therapeutic strategies to overcome resistance and improve treatment outcomes in AML patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":49095,"journal":{"name":"Cell and Bioscience","volume":"15 1","pages":"61"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12083169/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144086839","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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Characterization and prognostic of CD8 + TIM3 + CD101 + T cells in glioblastoma multiforme. 多形性胶质母细胞瘤中CD8 + TIM3 + CD101 + T细胞的特征及预后。
IF 6.1 2区 生物学
Cell and Bioscience Pub Date : 2025-05-15 DOI: 10.1186/s13578-025-01390-1
Hong-Liang Wang, Sai Li, Chun-Chun Ma, Xiang-Hu Zheng, Hao-Yuan Wu, Chen-Xi Chang, Zhi-Hao Yang, Jia-Wei Wang, Fa-Ming Pan, Bing Zhao
{"title":"Characterization and prognostic of CD8 + TIM3 + CD101 + T cells in glioblastoma multiforme.","authors":"Hong-Liang Wang, Sai Li, Chun-Chun Ma, Xiang-Hu Zheng, Hao-Yuan Wu, Chen-Xi Chang, Zhi-Hao Yang, Jia-Wei Wang, Fa-Ming Pan, Bing Zhao","doi":"10.1186/s13578-025-01390-1","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13578-025-01390-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a pervasive and aggressive malignant brain tumor. In the tumor immune microenvironment, CD8 + TIM3 + CD101 + T cells (CCT cells) play a pivotal role in tumor progression and immune evasion. This study aimed to characterize differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in CCT cells, establish a prognostic model for GBM, and explore clinical implications.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Analysis of data from TCGA, CGGA, and GEO databases included whole-genome expression profiles, clinical data, single nucleotide mutations, and single-cell RNA sequencing. DEGs were identified, and cell trajectories were constructed using Seurat, Monocle 2, and CellChat packages. Functional enrichment analysis was conducted with clusterProfiler, and a prognostic model was developed. Immune infiltration and drug sensitivity analyses were performed to evaluate therapeutic implications.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eight distinct cell types were distinguished, encompassing T cells, macrophages, neurons, mural cells, endothelial cells, oligodendrocytes, fibroblasts, and B cells. Comparative analysis revealed differences in these cell types between GBM samples with new adjuvant therapy and initial diagnosis controls. Pseudotime analysis indicated CD8 + TIM3 + CD101-T cells as precursors to CCT cells, unveiling unique gene expression patterns during this transition. The prognostic model, incorporating 22 gene features via LASSO regression, demonstrated strong predictive ability through Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves. Analysis of 28 immune cell types revealed differences between high-risk and low-risk groups, providing insights into GBM's immune evasion mechanisms. Drug sensitivity analysis proposed potential therapeutic strategies for high-risk patients.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study offers an in-depth understanding of CCT cells in GBM, introducing a novel prognostic model and suggesting promising therapeutic approaches.</p>","PeriodicalId":49095,"journal":{"name":"Cell and Bioscience","volume":"15 1","pages":"60"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12083040/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144081439","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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Disrupting lipid homeostasis with CAV2 in OSCC triggers apoptosis, lipolysis, and mitochondrial dysfunction by transcriptional repression of PPARγ. 在OSCC中使用CAV2破坏脂质稳态可通过转录抑制PPARγ引发细胞凋亡、脂质分解和线粒体功能障碍。
IF 6.1 2区 生物学
Cell and Bioscience Pub Date : 2025-05-14 DOI: 10.1186/s13578-025-01399-6
Yuting Bai, Mingjing Jiang, Xiaojie Chen, Gang Zhou
{"title":"Disrupting lipid homeostasis with CAV2 in OSCC triggers apoptosis, lipolysis, and mitochondrial dysfunction by transcriptional repression of PPARγ.","authors":"Yuting Bai, Mingjing Jiang, Xiaojie Chen, Gang Zhou","doi":"10.1186/s13578-025-01399-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13578-025-01399-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Abnormal lipid droplet (LD) dynamics in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) indicate lipid metabolism alterations that facilitate malignancy progression. However, the specific mechanisms by which disruptions in lipid homeostasis affect malignancy processes remain poorly understood. This study investigated the role of LD-associated protein Caveolin2 (CAV2) in OSCC lipid homeostasis and progression.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The clinical relevance of CAV2 in OSCC was assessed through transcriptomics, single-cell sequencing, and functional validation in OSCC cells. CAV2 knockdown via shRNA was used to analyze its effects on growth, apoptosis, lipid homeostasis, and mitochondrial function. RNA sequencing, lipidomics, and molecular docking elucidated mechanisms of lipid metabolic disruption. Lipolysis was evaluated via glycerol release, lipidomics, and expression of related genes and proteins. Seahorse assays were used to evaluate mitochondrial dysfunction by analyzing mitochondrial respiration, while additional experiments assessed ROS levels, MMP, morphology, mass, and organelle interactions. In vivo, studies examined tumor progression in nude mice implanted with CAV2-knockdown OSCC cells. The regulatory role of PPARγ on CAV2 was explored through bioinformatics, correlation analysis, and dual-luciferase assays. Coimmunoprecipitation assessed CAV2 and NCOR1 binding with PPARγ, while the PPARγ inverse agonist T0070907 was used to enhance NCOR1-mediated repression of CAV2.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>CAV2 was upregulated in OSCC and correlated with poor clinical outcomes. CAV2 knockdown increased apoptosis, reduced proliferation, and disrupted lipid homeostasis, elevating polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). Regulatory networks responsible for PUFA accumulation were mapped in CAV2-knockdown OSCC cells, from upstream regulators to downstream effects. Furthermore, lipolysis and mitochondrial dysfunction were also enhanced following CAV2 silencing. In vivo, CAV2 knockdown suppressed OSCC progression. Mechanistically, PPARγ regulated CAV2 transcription via NCOR1, but OSCC cells disrupted this repression. The PPARγ inverse agonist T0070907 restored NCOR1-mediated repression, synergistically enhancing the effects of CAV2 knockdown on apoptosis, lipolysis, and mitochondrial dysfunction.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Alteration of CAV2 disrupted lipid homeostasis and inhibited OSCC progression by affecting key processes, including apoptosis, lipolysis, and mitochondrial dysfunction. The disruption was driven by the dysregulation of the PPARγ/NCOR1 axis, highlighting the potential of targeting CAV2 and its interaction with PPARγ as a therapeutic strategy for OSCC.</p>","PeriodicalId":49095,"journal":{"name":"Cell and Bioscience","volume":"15 1","pages":"59"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12080114/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144081476","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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FTO downregulation-mediated m6A modification resulting in enhanced hepatocellular carcinoma invasion. FTO下调介导的m6A修饰导致肝癌侵袭增强。
IF 6.1 2区 生物学
Cell and Bioscience Pub Date : 2025-05-02 DOI: 10.1186/s13578-025-01395-w
Cheng Zhou, Yong Zhang, Shi-Ming Shi, Dan Yin, Xue-Dong Li, Ying-Hong Shi, Jian Zhou, Zheng Wang, Qing Chen
{"title":"FTO downregulation-mediated m6A modification resulting in enhanced hepatocellular carcinoma invasion.","authors":"Cheng Zhou, Yong Zhang, Shi-Ming Shi, Dan Yin, Xue-Dong Li, Ying-Hong Shi, Jian Zhou, Zheng Wang, Qing Chen","doi":"10.1186/s13578-025-01395-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13578-025-01395-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Dysregulation of N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modifications has been implicated in various cancers, including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study aimed to elucidate the role of m6A modifications in HCC prognosis and the molecular mechanisms involved, particularly focusing on the demethylase FTO.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We analyzed m6A expression in a cohort of 323 HCC patients using immunohistochemical (IHC) staining. The expression of m6A-related genes (FTO, ALKBH5, METTL3, METTL14) was evaluated by qRT-PCR in 120 paired HCC tissues. Further, we established HCC cell lines with altered FTO expression to assess its impact on cell proliferation, invasion, and metastasis through various in vitro assays and in vivo orthotopic HCC mouse models. Statistical analyses included Pearson chi-square test, Kaplan-Meier survival analysis, and both univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>IHC staining revealed elevated m6A levels in HCC tissues compared to adjacent non-tumorous tissues, with 57.3% of HCC patients showing increased m6A expression. High m6A levels were correlated with poorer overall survival (OS) and recurrence-free survival (RFS) rates. FTO, a demethylase, was significantly downregulated in HCC tissues and cell lines, particularly in highly metastatic lines. Overexpression of FTO in HCC cells reduced proliferation, migration, and invasion, whereas FTO knockdown had the opposite effect. In vivo, FTO overexpression decreased tumor growth and metastasis. RNA-Seq analysis identified VEGFA as a key gene downregulated by FTO, implicating its role in angiogenesis and tumor progression.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our findings suggest that elevated m6A levels are associated with poor prognosis in HCC patients. FTO downregulation contributes to aberrant m6A modifications, promoting HCC progression and metastasis. FTO acts as a tumor suppressor by negatively regulating VEGFA expression, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target for HCC treatment. These results highlight the significance of m6A modifications in HCC and provide a foundation for future research on targeted therapies.</p>","PeriodicalId":49095,"journal":{"name":"Cell and Bioscience","volume":"15 1","pages":"58"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12049069/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143989422","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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The regulatory functions of G protein-coupled receptors signaling pathways in B cell differentiation and development contributing to autoimmune diseases. G蛋白偶联受体信号通路在自身免疫性疾病的B细胞分化和发育中的调节作用
IF 6.1 2区 生物学
Cell and Bioscience Pub Date : 2025-04-30 DOI: 10.1186/s13578-025-01398-7
Yongqi Shao, Yang Mei, Yixin Tan, Ming Yang, Haijing Wu
{"title":"The regulatory functions of G protein-coupled receptors signaling pathways in B cell differentiation and development contributing to autoimmune diseases.","authors":"Yongqi Shao, Yang Mei, Yixin Tan, Ming Yang, Haijing Wu","doi":"10.1186/s13578-025-01398-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13578-025-01398-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Autoimmune diseases are characterized by a dysfunction of the immune system. Disruptions in the balance of B-cell dynamics and the increase in auto-antibody levels are pivotal in the triggering of several autoimmune disorders. All of this is inextricably linked to the differentiation, development, migration, and functional regulation of B cells in the human immune response. G protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) are recognized as crucial targets in drug development and play pivotal roles in both B cell differentiation and the underlying mechanisms of autoimmune diseases. However, there has been an inadequate comprehension of how GPCR intricately modulate B cell development and impact the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases. Ligands and functions of GPCR-chemokine receptors including CXCR3, CXCR4, CXCR5 and CCR7, lipid receptors including S1PR1-5, cannabinoid receptor CB2 as well as orphan GPCR including GPR132, GPR183, GPR174, and P2RY8 in B cell differentiation and development, will be elaborated in this review. The roles these GPCR play in mediating B cells in several autoimmune diseases will also be discussed. The elucidation of the multifaceted mechanisms controlled by GPCR not only enriches our comprehension of immune responses but also provides a promising avenue for therapeutic interventions in the domain of autoimmune disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":49095,"journal":{"name":"Cell and Bioscience","volume":"15 1","pages":"57"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12042570/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143993032","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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The chromatin reader Dido3 is a regulator of the gene network that controls B cell differentiation. 染色质解读器Dido3是控制B细胞分化的基因网络的调节器。
IF 6.1 2区 生物学
Cell and Bioscience Pub Date : 2025-04-26 DOI: 10.1186/s13578-025-01394-x
Fernando Gutiérrez Del Burgo, María Ángeles García-López, Tirso Pons, Enrique Vázquez de Luis, Carlos Martínez-A, Ricardo Villares
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