{"title":"FAM136A as a Diagnostic Biomarker in Esophageal Cancer: Insights into Immune Infiltration, m6A Modification, Alternative Splicing, Cuproptosis, and the ceRNA Network","authors":"Shaowu Sun, Chunyao Huang, Wenbo Fan, Zhulin Wang, Kaiyuan Li, Xu Liu, Zelong Wang, Tianliang Zhao, Guoqing Zhang, Xiangnan Li","doi":"10.1002/adbi.202400157","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adbi.202400157","url":null,"abstract":"<p>FAM136A promotes the progression and metastasis of various tumors. However, there are few studies on the role of FAM136A in esophageal cancer (ESCA). The TCGA, GTEx, and GEO databases are employed to analyze the expression of FAM136A in ESCA, and qPCR and TMA experiments are performed for validation. Enrichment analyzes are performed to investigate the association of FAM136A expression with immune features, m6A modification, alternative splicing, cuproptosis, and the ceRNA network via bioinformatics analysis. FAM136A is highly expressed in ESCA and correlated with lymph node metastasis and overall survival (OS). Bioinformatics analysis suggested that FAM136A may participate in the following processes to promote ESCA development and progression: 1) Promotion of mast cells infiltration to influence the ESCA immune microenvironment, 2) HNRNPC upregulation to regulate m6A modification, 3) ALYREF upregulation to increase the occurrence of retained intron (RI) events, 4) CDK5RAP1 upregulation to achieve inhibition of tumor cell apoptosis, and 5) promotion of ESCA progression through the lncRNA SNHG15/hsa-miR-29c-3p/FAM136A ceRNA network. FAM136A is a potential biomarker for ESCA diagnosis and treatment response evaluation, and the underlying mechanisms may be associated with immune infiltration, m6A modification, alternative splicing, cuproptosis, and the ceRNA regulatory network.</p>","PeriodicalId":7234,"journal":{"name":"Advanced biology","volume":"8 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adbi.202400157","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142054643","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 : 2024-08-26DOI: 10.1002/adbi.202400357
Li-Xin Huang, Tao Sun, Jun Sun, Zhi-Min Wu, Cong Ling, Bao-Yu Zhang, Chuan Chen, Hui Wang
{"title":"Non-Coding RNA in Schwann Cell and Peripheral Nerve Injury: A Review.","authors":"Li-Xin Huang, Tao Sun, Jun Sun, Zhi-Min Wu, Cong Ling, Bao-Yu Zhang, Chuan Chen, Hui Wang","doi":"10.1002/adbi.202400357","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adbi.202400357","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Peripheral nerve injury (PNI) can result in severe disabilities, profoundly impacting patients' quality of life and potentially endangering their lives. Therefore, understanding the potential molecular mechanisms that facilitate the regeneration of damaged nerves is crucial. Evidence indicates that Schwann cells (SCs) play a pivotal role in repairing peripheral nerve injuries. Previous studies have shown that RNA, particularly non-coding RNA (ncRNA), plays a crucial role in nerve regeneration, including the proliferation and dedifferentiation of SCs. In this review, the individual roles of ncRNA in SCs and PNI are analyzed. This review not only enhances the understanding of ncRNA's role in nerve injury repair but also provides a significant theoretical foundation and inspiration for the development of new therapeutic strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":7234,"journal":{"name":"Advanced biology","volume":" ","pages":"e2400357"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142054644","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 : 2024-08-26DOI: 10.1002/adbi.202400200
Olivia T Van Gerwen, Christina A Muzny, Bulent Turan, Krishmita Siwakoti, D Scott Batey
{"title":"\"Society Isn't Designed for Us to Win\": Trauma and Sexual Healthcare Experiences Among Transgender Women in the Southeastern United States.","authors":"Olivia T Van Gerwen, Christina A Muzny, Bulent Turan, Krishmita Siwakoti, D Scott Batey","doi":"10.1002/adbi.202400200","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adbi.202400200","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Transgender women (TGW) are disproportionately affected by sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Experienced trauma threatens TGW's commitment to sexual healthcare. Trauma-informed approaches to sexual healthcare can improve engagement. This study aimed to characterize the trauma experienced by TGW in the Southeastern US, especially related to sexual health. TGW completed in-depth individual interviews guided by the Modified Social Ecological Model (MSEM) and Minority Stress framework. Interviews explored the nature of trauma, sexual health, and their intersection in TGW's lives, and a thematic analysis was performed. Between August 2022 and January 2023, 13 TGW enrolled (69% Black, 31% White). Mental illness was common (77%). Five participants (38%) were HIV+, and seven (54%) reported lifetime STI history. Themes reflected societal (barriers to healthcare, anti-transgender legislation), community (misgendering/deadnaming), network (limited support), and individual (dysphoria, sex work, fear for physical safety, stigma, mental health conditions, race) stressors. The physical/sexual violence and resilience themes pervaded all stressor levels. Medical mistrust was exacerbated by past traumatic experiences within sexual healthcare settings. Resilience and transgender representation in healthcare settings were protective. Various experienced traumas and their cumulative effects were pervasive in the daily lives of TGW. Development of targeted interventions to improve sexual health engagement of TGW must optimize personal strengths and provide holistic support.</p>","PeriodicalId":7234,"journal":{"name":"Advanced biology","volume":" ","pages":"e2400200"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142054642","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":"Serum Arginine Level for Predicting Early Allograft Dysfunction in Liver Transplantation Recipients by Targeted Metabolomics Analysis: A Prospective, Single-Center Cohort Study","authors":"Chunmei Geng, Fang Chen, Hanyong Sun, Houwen Lin, Yongbing Qian, Jianjun Zhang, Qiang Xia","doi":"10.1002/adbi.202400128","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adbi.202400128","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Early allograft dysfunction (EAD) is a frequent phenomenon, leading to increased graft loss and higher mortality after liver transplantation (LT). Despite significant efforts for early diagnosis of EAD, there is no existing approach that can predict EAD on the first post-operative day. The aim is to define a metabolite-based biomarker on the first day after LT complicated with EAD. Ten patients diagnosed with EAD and 26 non-EAD are recruited for the study. A HPLC-MS/MS is used to determine 14 amino acids and 15 bile acids serum concentration. Comparative analyses are conducted between EAD and non-EAD groups. Arginine is identified as the most significant metabolite distinguishing the EAD and non-EAD groups, and therefore, is identified as a potential biomarker of EAD. The optimal cut-off value for arginine is 52.09 µmol L<sup>−1</sup>, with an AUROC of 0.804 (95% confidence interval: 0.638–0.917, <i>p</i> < 0.001), yielding a sensitivity of 100%, specificity of 53.8%, and Youden index of 0.54, NPVof 100%, and PPV of 45.45%. In summary, the study indicated that targeted metabolomics analysis would be a promising strategy for discovering novel biomarkers to predict EAD. The identified arginine may be helpful in developing an objective diagnostic method for EAD.</p>","PeriodicalId":7234,"journal":{"name":"Advanced biology","volume":"8 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142008084","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 : 2024-08-20DOI: 10.1002/adbi.202400276
Giovanni Henrique Quizzini, Caroline Galan de Souza Pereira, Vanessa Ribeiro Dos Santos, Vitor Cabrera Batista, Bruna Spolador de Alencar Silva, Fábio Santos Lira, Alex Silva Ribeiro, Luís Alberto Gobbo
{"title":"Bioelectrical Impedance Vectors Analysis of Sarcopenic Older Adults Submitted to a Resistance Training Program.","authors":"Giovanni Henrique Quizzini, Caroline Galan de Souza Pereira, Vanessa Ribeiro Dos Santos, Vitor Cabrera Batista, Bruna Spolador de Alencar Silva, Fábio Santos Lira, Alex Silva Ribeiro, Luís Alberto Gobbo","doi":"10.1002/adbi.202400276","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adbi.202400276","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The objective of the present study is to analyze the changes in bioimpedance vector analysis (BIVA) and phase angle (PhA) in sarcopenic older people submitted to a 12-week resistance training (RT) program according to classic and specific analyses. To this end, 20 sarcopenic older adults of both sexes, invited through media, underwent bioimpedance analysis before and after the RT carried out three times a week, for 12 weeks. The mean impedance vectors of the groups established for the confidence ellipses (95% of the confidence ellipse) are compared using Hotelling's T<sup>2</sup> test. The distance D from Mahalanobis is also calculated. Classic and Specific BIVA are presented. The resistance values for the classical analyses (R/H) decreased across all groups (whole group, women and men, p < 0.05), with approximate decreases ranging from 9.4% to 10%, while the classic reactance (Xc/H) decreased (p < 0.05) only for the whole group (5.9%) and men (7.7%). For the specific BIVA, trends are verified for the whole sample, with a decrease in resistance (R.sp) and an increase in reactance (Xc.sp). In conclusion, the RT program in sarcopenic individuals promoted a reduction in resistance values in classical analyses, indicating a possible increase in hydration status and, consequently, musculoskeletal mass.</p>","PeriodicalId":7234,"journal":{"name":"Advanced biology","volume":" ","pages":"e2400276"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142008082","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 : 2024-08-20DOI: 10.1002/adbi.202300653
Tianqi Zhang, Claudia Neunaber, Weikang Ye, Alessa Wagner, Jasmin Maria Bülow, Borna Relja, Katrin Bundkirchen
{"title":"Aging Influences Fracture Healing on the Cellular Level and Alters Systemic RANKL and OPG Concentrations in a Murine Model","authors":"Tianqi Zhang, Claudia Neunaber, Weikang Ye, Alessa Wagner, Jasmin Maria Bülow, Borna Relja, Katrin Bundkirchen","doi":"10.1002/adbi.202300653","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adbi.202300653","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Clinical complications frequently follow polytrauma and bleeding fractures, increasing the risk of delayed fracture healing and nonunions, especially in aged patients. Therefore, this study examines age's impact on fracture repair with and without severe bleeding in mice. Young (17–26 weeks) and aged (64–72 weeks) male C57BL/6J mice (<i>n</i> = 72 in total, <i>n</i> = 6 per group) are allocated into 3 groups: the fracture group (Fx) undergoes femur osteotomy stabilized via external fixator, the combined trauma group (THFx) additionally receives pressure-controlled trauma hemorrhage (TH) and Sham animals are implanted with catheter and fixator without blood loss or osteotomy. Femoral bones are evaluated histologically 24 h and 3 weeks post-trauma, while RANKL/OPG and β-CTx are measured systemically via ELISA after 3 weeks. Aging results in less mineralized bone and fewer osteoclasts within the fracture of aged mice in contrast to young groups after three weeks. Systemically, aged animals exhibit increased RANKL and OPG levels after fracture compared to their young counterparts. The RANKL/OPG ratio rises in aged Fx animals compared to young mice, with a similar trend in THFx groups. In conclusion, age has an effect during the later course of fracture healing on the cellular and systemic levels.</p>","PeriodicalId":7234,"journal":{"name":"Advanced biology","volume":"8 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adbi.202300653","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142008081","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}
{"title":"Decoding the Role of NEIL1 Gene in DNA Repair and Lifespan: A Literature Review with Bioinformatics Analysis","authors":"Amirhossein Mohajeri Khorasani, Alireza Raghibi, Behzad Haj Mohammad Hassani, Pedram Bolbolizadeh, Arian Amali, Mahboubeh Sadeghi, Narges Farshidi, Aghdas Dehghani, Pegah Mousavi","doi":"10.1002/adbi.202300708","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adbi.202300708","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Longevity, the length of an organism's lifespan, is impacted by environmental factors, metabolic processes, and genetic determinants. The base excision repair (BER) pathway is crucial for maintaining genomic integrity by repairing oxidatively modified base lesions. Nei-like DNA Glycosylase 1 (NEIL1), part of the BER pathway, is vital in repairing oxidative bases in G-rich DNA regions, such as telomeres and promoters. Hence, in this comprehensive review, it have undertaken a meticulous investigation of the intricate association between NEIL1 and longevity. The analysis delves into the multifaceted aspects of the NEIL1 gene, its various RNA transcripts, and the diverse protein isoforms. In addition, a combination of bioinformatic analysis is conducted to identify NEIL1 mutations, transcription factors, and epigenetic modifications, as well as its lncRNA/pseudogene/circRNA-miRNA-mRNA regulatory network. The findings suggest that the normal function of NEIL1 is a significant factor in human health and longevity, with defects in NEIL1 potentially leading to various cancers and related syndromes, Alzheimer's disease, obesity, and diabetes.</p>","PeriodicalId":7234,"journal":{"name":"Advanced biology","volume":"8 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142008083","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 : 2024-08-16DOI: 10.1002/adbi.202470081
Monty Montano, Venkataramana Sidhaye, Martin Trapecar, Deok-Ho Kim
{"title":"Microphysiological Systems (MPS) for Precision Medicine (Adv. Biology 8/2024)","authors":"Monty Montano, Venkataramana Sidhaye, Martin Trapecar, Deok-Ho Kim","doi":"10.1002/adbi.202470081","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adbi.202470081","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Microphysiological Systems for Precision Medicine</b></p><p>Venkataramana Sidhaye, Martin Trapecar, and Deok-Ho Kim guest-edited the joint special issue on Microphysiological Systems (MPS) in <i>Advanced Biology</i> and <i>Advanced Healthcare Materials</i> to showcase groundbreaking advancements in MPS technologies, including organoids and organ-on-a-chip. These innovations provide precise, reproducible, and scalable models for investigating human physiology, disease mechanisms, and drug responses. Through continuous research and interdisciplinary collaboration to address current challenges, we aim to advance medicine and improve patient outcomes. In the editorial 2400372 you will get an overview of all the articles that contributed to this combined special issue.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":7234,"journal":{"name":"Advanced biology","volume":"8 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adbi.202470081","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141994206","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 : 2024-08-16DOI: 10.1002/adbi.202470083
Yansong Peng, Esak Lee
{"title":"Microphysiological Systems for Cancer Immunotherapy Research and Development (Adv. Biology 8/2024)","authors":"Yansong Peng, Esak Lee","doi":"10.1002/adbi.202470083","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adbi.202470083","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Microphysiological Systems for Cancer Immunotherapy</b></p><p>The cover image depicts immune cells combating tumor cells at a microscopic level in a microphysiological system. The system possesses biophysical and biochemical sensors that can detect the cytokines and chemokines released by the cells and can be used to test and screen effective immunotherapies against cancer. More details can be found in article number 2300077 by Yansong Peng and Esak Lee.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":7234,"journal":{"name":"Advanced biology","volume":"8 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adbi.202470083","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141994207","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}