Advanced biologyPub Date : 2025-04-16DOI: 10.1002/adbi.202570097
Logan Kaler, Elizabeth M. Engle, Maria Corkran, Ethan Iverson, Allison Boboltz, Maxinne A. Ignacio, Taj Yeruva, Margaret A. Scull, Gregg A. Duncan
{"title":"Mucus Physically Restricts Influenza A Viral Particle Access to the Epithelium (Adv. Biology 4/2025)","authors":"Logan Kaler, Elizabeth M. Engle, Maria Corkran, Ethan Iverson, Allison Boboltz, Maxinne A. Ignacio, Taj Yeruva, Margaret A. Scull, Gregg A. Duncan","doi":"10.1002/adbi.202570097","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adbi.202570097","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Influenza A</b></p><p>Mucus serves as a physical and adhesive barrier to infectious agents in the lung. The article number 2400329 by Gregg A. Duncan and co-workers demonstrates how the penetration of flu virus through the mucus barrier is significantly limited by the gel's internal microstructure and, to a lesser extent, by adhesive binding to mucin glycans.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":7234,"journal":{"name":"Advanced biology","volume":"9 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adbi.202570097","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143835945","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Advanced biologyPub Date : 2025-04-16DOI: 10.1002/adbi.202570098
GaYoung Park, Josh A. Grey, Foteini Mourkioti, Woojin M. Han
{"title":"3D Mechanical Confinement Directs Muscle Stem Cell Fate and Function (Adv. Biology 4/2025)","authors":"GaYoung Park, Josh A. Grey, Foteini Mourkioti, Woojin M. Han","doi":"10.1002/adbi.202570098","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adbi.202570098","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>3D Confinement Regulates Muscle Stem Cell Fate</b></p><p>In this study a 3D hydrogel bilayer platform is developed that mimics the regenerating muscle stem cell (MuSC) niche by modulating confinement and stiffness. Increased 3D confinement preserves MuSC stemness, limiting activation, proliferation, and differentiation. Findings suggest mechanical cues act as a “brake” on myogenic commitment through nuclear and epigenetic regulation. More details can be found in article number 2400717 by Woojin M. Han and co-workers.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":7234,"journal":{"name":"Advanced biology","volume":"9 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adbi.202570098","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143835943","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Advanced biologyPub Date : 2025-04-09DOI: 10.1002/adbi.202400656
David J Lundy, Chia-Te Liao
{"title":"Extracellular Vesicles in Aging and Age-Related Diseases. How Important Are They?","authors":"David J Lundy, Chia-Te Liao","doi":"10.1002/adbi.202400656","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adbi.202400656","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Extracellular vesicles (EVs), lipid bilayer-bound particles secreted by cells, have attracted significant research attention for their roles in aging-related disorders, including cardiovascular disease, metabolic dysfunction, cancer, and neurodegeneration. Research shows that EV cargo and function are influenced by factors including age, disease state, exercise, nutrition and sleep, and they may modulate various aging-associated processes such as stem cell renewal, nutrient sensing, cell senescence, mitochondrial function, and insulin resistance. This perspective highlights, for a general audience, a selection of studies of EVs in aging and age-related diseases, and their diverse roles in organ crosstalk. While current evidence indicates that EVs play multiple roles in aging, there are numerous challenges including methodological challenges and limitations, heterogeneous reports of EV cargo, limited reproducibility, and apparent context-dependent effects of EVs and their cargo. Together, this limits the interpretation of these studies. This is proposed that EVs may act as fine-tuners of cellular communication within the broader aging-associated secretome and the importance of standardizing methods are emphasized. Last, future directions for EV research are suggested.</p>","PeriodicalId":7234,"journal":{"name":"Advanced biology","volume":" ","pages":"e2400656"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143810248","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}
{"title":"The Regulation of Trace Metal Elements in Cancer Ferroptosis.","authors":"Xiaoyan Wang, Yuanyuan Xue, Lei Chang, Xuena Zhu, Wenjun Liu, Tingbo Liang","doi":"10.1002/adbi.202400821","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adbi.202400821","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ferroptosis, as novel type of regulated cell death that has garnered widespread attention over the past decade, has witnessed the continuous discovery of an increasing number of regulatory mechanisms. Trace metal elements play a multifaceted and crucial role in oncology. Interestingly, it has been increasingly evident that these elements, such as copper, are involved in the regulation of iron accumulation, lipid peroxidation and antiferroptotic systems, suggesting the existence of \"nonferrous\" mechanisms in ferroptosis. In this review, a comprehensive overview of the composition and mechanism of ferroptosis is provided. The interaction between copper metabolism (including cuproptosis) and ferroptosis in cancer, as well as the roles of other trace metal elements (such as zinc, manganese, cobalt, and molybdenum) in ferroptosis are specifically focused. Furthermore, the applications of nanomaterials based on these metals in cancer therapy are also reviewed and potential strategies for co-targeting ferroptosis and cuproptosis are explored. Nevertheless, in light of the intricate and ambiguous nature of these interactions, ongoing research is essential to further elucidate the \"nonferrous\" mechanisms of ferroptosis, thereby facilitating the development of novel therapeutic targets and approaches for cancer treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":7234,"journal":{"name":"Advanced biology","volume":" ","pages":"e2400821"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143810260","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}
{"title":"Nanomaterials-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Therapeutic Applications in Osteoporosis.","authors":"Donghong Shi, Yuling Li, Meng Tian, Mengge Xue, Jinping Wang, Hailong An","doi":"10.1002/adbi.202400721","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adbi.202400721","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The etiology of osteoporosis is rooted in the disruption of the intricate equilibrium between bone formation and bone resorption processes. Nevertheless, the conventional anti-osteoporotic medications and hormonal therapeutic regimens currently employed in clinical practice are associated with a multitude of adverse effects, thereby constraining their overall therapeutic efficacy and potential. Recently, nanomaterials have emerged as a promising alternative due to their minimal side effects, efficient drug delivery, and ability to enhance bone formation, aiding in restoring bone balance. This review delves into the fundamental principles of bone remodeling and the bone microenvironment, as well as current clinical treatment approaches for osteoporosis. It subsequently explores the research status of nanomaterial-based drug delivery systems for osteoporosis treatment, encompassing inorganic nanomaterials, organic nanomaterials, cell-mimicking carriers and exosomes mimics and emerging therapies targeting the osteoporosis microenvironment. Finally, the review discusses the potential of nanomedicine in treating osteoporosis and outlines the future trajectory of this burgeoning field. The aim is to provide a comprehensive reference for the application of nanomaterial-based drug delivery strategies in osteoporosis therapy, thereby fostering further advancements and innovations in this critical area of medical research.</p>","PeriodicalId":7234,"journal":{"name":"Advanced biology","volume":" ","pages":"e2400721"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143802136","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}
Advanced biologyPub Date : 2025-04-08DOI: 10.1002/adbi.202500008
Cheng Li, Aoqiong Zeng, Li Li, Wei Zhao
{"title":"Emerging Roles of Plant-Derived Extracellular Vesicles in Biotherapeutics: Advances, Applications, and Future Perspectives.","authors":"Cheng Li, Aoqiong Zeng, Li Li, Wei Zhao","doi":"10.1002/adbi.202500008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adbi.202500008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nanoscale luminal vesicles, which play an important role in intercellular communication through surface signaling and molecular cargo delivery (proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, etc.). Recently, plant-derived extracellular vesicles (PDVs) containing multiple biological activities have received increasing attention due to their better biocompatibility and lower cytotoxicity in healthy tissues. In the biomedical field, PDVs are employed as cargo delivery vehicles, enabling diverse functionalities through engineering modification techniques. Nonetheless, there are certain issues with the study of PDVs, such as the lack of standardization in the identification and isolation criteria. This review provides a quick overview of the biogenesis, physicochemical properties, isolation techniques, and biomedical applications of PDVs in current studies, while critically analyzing the current challenges and opportunities. This paper is expected to provide some theoretical guidance for the development of PDVs and further biomedical applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":7234,"journal":{"name":"Advanced biology","volume":" ","pages":"e2500008"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143802107","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}
{"title":"Edaravone Alleviates BV-2 Microglia-Mediated Neuroinflammation Through the PI3K/AKT/ NF-κB Pathway.","authors":"Li Yang, Zhaoda Duan, Dongyao Xu, Yingqi Peng, Yuke Wu, Yujia Yang, Qian Yin, Lanxi Fang, Shan Yan, Chunyun Wu","doi":"10.1002/adbi.202400501","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adbi.202400501","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ischemic stroke (IS) poses a significant threat to human health. Research has demonstrated that microglia (MG)-mediated neuroinflammatory responses play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of IS. Consequently, inhibiting MG activation and reducing the inflammatory response may be key strategies for the clinical treatment of stroke and neurodegenerative diseases. Edaravone (EDA), a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, is currently used in the clinical treatment of IS; however, its anti-inflammatory mechanisms remain inadequately understood. To address this, network pharmacology (NP) analysis is employed to identify the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/Akt) signaling pathway as a potential mediator of the inflammatory response triggered by activated microglia following EDA treatment. In vitro oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD) is used to induce BV-2 MG activation, and an in vivo middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) mouse model is established. Western blot and immunofluorescence staining are used to detect changes in the phosphorylation levels of pathway-related proteins and the expression of inflammatory factors. Additionally, the PI3K pathway inhibitor LY294002 and a PI3K overexpression plasmid are introduced to further analyze the expression changes of these markers. The results suggest that EDA may alleviate the inflammatory response mediated by activated MG through the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.</p>","PeriodicalId":7234,"journal":{"name":"Advanced biology","volume":" ","pages":"e2400501"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143802100","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}
{"title":"Phytomolecule Epimedin C Mitigates Cartilage Extracellular Matrix Degradation and Osteoarthritis Progression in Rats.","authors":"Wenyao Yang, Xiangbo Meng, Jiming Li, Huijuan Cao, Ling Li, Cuishan Huang, Yingchao Wang, Wakam Chang, Sibylle Grad, Zhen Li, Ling Qin, Xinluan Wang","doi":"10.1002/adbi.202400685","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adbi.202400685","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease associated with chronic inflammation. Epimedin C (EpiC), flavonoid from Epimedin, enhances the extracellular matrix (ECM) expression in human chondrocytes in vitro. This study aims to investigate the effects of EpiC on osteoarthritis progress in vivo. OA is induced in Lewis rats by medial meniscus transection and treatment with intra-articular injections of EpiC. EpiC treatment reduces joint swelling and improves hindlimb weight distribution in MMT-induced OA rats. Pathological changes in cartilage are observed and evaluated by the osteoarthritis research society international (OARSI) score and both EpiC groups have lower OARSI scores than the OA group. The EpiC groups also exhibit higher positive expressions of collagen II and aggrecan, and lower MMP13 and ADAMTS5 in the cartilage. RNA-seq suggest that EpiC may attenuate MMT-induced ECM degradation by inhibiting the JAK-STAT pathway. EpiC promotes the gene expressions of Col2a1 and Acan, while inhibiting Mmp13 and Col10a1 in cartilage. EpiC reduces the phosphorylated STAT3 in human chondrocyte pellets stimulated with inflammatory cytokines. In conclusion, EpiC demonstrates potential as an OA therapeutic by reducing pain and ECM degradation through p-STAT3 inhibition.</p>","PeriodicalId":7234,"journal":{"name":"Advanced biology","volume":" ","pages":"e2400685"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143802141","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}
Advanced biologyPub Date : 2025-04-08DOI: 10.1002/adbi.202500015
Fengzhen Yang, Yajie Wang, Xiao Wang, Mei Wang, Kwok-Fai So, Lan Yan, Li Zhang
{"title":"Endurance Exercise Training Alleviates Hepatic Lipocalin-2 Release and Prevents Anxiety-Like Disorders in Chronically Stressed Mice.","authors":"Fengzhen Yang, Yajie Wang, Xiao Wang, Mei Wang, Kwok-Fai So, Lan Yan, Li Zhang","doi":"10.1002/adbi.202500015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adbi.202500015","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Exercise training can prevent anxiety disorders in both rodent models and human cohorts. The involvement of peripheral factors in exercise-mediated mental health is being appreciated. It is recently shown that the hepatic biosynthesis of lipocalin-2 (LCN2) can respond to chronic restraint stress (CRS) and elicit anxiety-like behaviors via inhibiting the neural activity in the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC). Here, it is found that 14-day treadmill exercise training ameliorates anxiety-like behaviors in these CRS-treated mice. Further assays show that exercise intervention reduces the hepatic release of LCN2. Meanwhile, exercise training may also counteract the adverse effect of LCN2 via relieving the cortical microglial cell proliferation. The results collectively suggest that exercise training may modulate the liver-brain axis to reshape the cortical activity for preventing anxiety disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":7234,"journal":{"name":"Advanced biology","volume":" ","pages":"e2500015"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143802109","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}
{"title":"Electroacupuncture's Impact on the Hippocampal RAGE/LRP1 Receptor System in SAMP8 Mice.","authors":"Zhitao Hou, Jindi Ma, Xian Zhang, Liying Song, Yan Li, Xiaochen Song, Xinying Hu, Dongdong Li, Changyuan He, Yuefeng Sun, Hongbo Cai, Jing Chen","doi":"10.1002/adbi.202400377","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adbi.202400377","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Age-related cognitive impairment (ARCI) is linked to β-amyloid (Aβ) accumulation and disrupted blood-brain barrier (BBB) transport via receptors for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) and low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 1 (LRP1). This study examines electroacupuncture (EA) effects on cognition, hippocampal pathology, neurotransmitters, and the RAGE/LRP1 system in senescence-accelerated mouse prone 8 (SAMP8) mice. EA at Zusanli (ST36) and Baihui (GV20) improved cognitive performance, reduced hippocampal neuronal degeneration, elevated cerebrospinal fluid dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid, and decreased Aβ42 levels. EA downregulated hippocampal RAGE, vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1), and intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), upregulated LRP1 and apolipoprotein E (ApoE), promoting Aβ clearance. NF-κB expression remained unchanged, suggesting alternative anti-inflammatory pathways. Thus, EA offers a promising non-pharmacological treatment for ARCI.</p>","PeriodicalId":7234,"journal":{"name":"Advanced biology","volume":" ","pages":"e2400377"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143802103","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}