Life medicinePub Date : 2026-01-29eCollection Date: 2026-02-01DOI: 10.1093/lifemedi/lnag004
Ting Xiao, Zhangliu Jin, Jiangming Deng, Wen Meng
{"title":"Liver regeneration: cytokine regulation targeting hepatocytes and beyond.","authors":"Ting Xiao, Zhangliu Jin, Jiangming Deng, Wen Meng","doi":"10.1093/lifemedi/lnag004","DOIUrl":"10.1093/lifemedi/lnag004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The liver, the largest glandular organ in humans, exhibits a unique and robust regenerative capacity following injury. This regenerative response is orchestrated through a highly regulated network of cellular and molecular signals. Here, we review the cytokine-mediated regulation of liver regeneration, emphasizing autocrine, paracrine, as well as endocrine pathways. Hepatocyte proliferation is modulated not only by intrinsic signals but also by cytokines derived from non-parenchymal cells-including Kupffer cells, hepatic stellate cells, and liver sinusoidal endothelial cells-as well as by endocrine cues from the systemic circulation. From the perspective of metabolic reprogramming, these regulatory pathways illustrate how adaptive changes in glucose, lipid, and amino acid metabolism collectively sustain the cellular activities essential for liver regeneration. We further explore how metabolic adaptations contribute to regeneration, providing mechanistic insights and revealing potential therapeutic targets for liver diseases. Finally, we discuss emerging strategies that target cytokine networks and metabolic pathways to enhance liver regeneration, highlighting recent advances in translational applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":74073,"journal":{"name":"Life medicine","volume":"5 1","pages":"lnag004"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12978310/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147446214","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Life medicinePub Date : 2026-01-29eCollection Date: 2026-04-01DOI: 10.1093/lifemedi/lnag003
Chongwei Bi, Mo Li
{"title":"Proteomic aging atlas identifies senoproteins as drivers of vascular and systemic senescence.","authors":"Chongwei Bi, Mo Li","doi":"10.1093/lifemedi/lnag003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/lifemedi/lnag003","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74073,"journal":{"name":"Life medicine","volume":"5 2","pages":"lnag003"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13109088/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147791242","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Life medicinePub Date : 2025-12-23eCollection Date: 2025-12-01DOI: 10.1093/lifemedi/lnaf035
Chenxi Cheng, Lin Zhang, Jiani Cao, Xiaoyan Li, Ya Wen, Kun Liu, Tongbiao Zhao
{"title":"Integration of a novel anti-PD-1 antibody with chimeric antigen receptor-T engineered to express interleukin-7 enhances targeting efficacy against lung cancer.","authors":"Chenxi Cheng, Lin Zhang, Jiani Cao, Xiaoyan Li, Ya Wen, Kun Liu, Tongbiao Zhao","doi":"10.1093/lifemedi/lnaf035","DOIUrl":"10.1093/lifemedi/lnaf035","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy has emerged as a promising approach for hematological malignancies, yet its efficacy in solid tumors is hindered by limited persistence. To address this, immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) and cytokines have been explored as potential solutions. In this study, we developed a novel monoclonal antibody (mAb), m8A8, which exhibits high specificity for human PD-1 and effectively disrupts its ligand interactions. Furthermore, we engineered CAR-T cells to express human IL-7, resulting in enhanced anti-tumor efficacy in xenograft models. Additionally, the human-mouse chimeric antibody C8A8, derived from m8A8, was found to significantly amplify the anti-tumor activity of IL-7-engineered CAR-T cells. Our findings provide compelling evidence and a robust rationale for the synergistic integration of ICIs, cytokines, and CAR-T cell therapy in the treatment of solid tumors.</p>","PeriodicalId":74073,"journal":{"name":"Life medicine","volume":"4 6","pages":"lnaf035"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12732667/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145835444","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Genetically engineered senescence-resistant human mesenchymal progenitor cells promote spinal cord injury repair.","authors":"Taixin Ning, Jinghui Lei, Xiaoyu Jiang, Shuhui Sun, Fangshuo Zheng, Qian Zhao, Shuai Ma, Weiqi Zhang, Jing Qu, Guang-Hui Liu, Si Wang","doi":"10.1093/lifemedi/lnaf038","DOIUrl":"10.1093/lifemedi/lnaf038","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating condition affecting the central nervous system, often leading to persistent neurological dysfunction. While mesenchymal progenitor cells (MPCs) hold considerable promise for treating various disorders, their application in SCI repair remains hampered by challenges such as poor efficacy and safety concerns. In this study, we developed genetically engineered human MPCs with enhanced resistance to senescence and stress-termed senescence- and stress-resistant cells (SRCs)-and systematically evaluated their therapeutic potential and mechanisms in SCI repair. Intramedullary implantation of SRCs improved functional recovery after SCI. Mechanistically, SRCs exerted therapeutic effects through a dual approach: by mitigating neuronal and axonal loss while stimulating endogenous neuroregeneration, and by suppressing neuroinflammation while modulating astrocyte distribution to restrict lesion expansion. Importantly, we identified exosomes derived from SRCs as key mediators of these reparative effects. Our findings provide comprehensive insights into the therapeutic role of engineered SRCs in SCI repair, delineating both direct cellular and exosome-mediated mechanisms, thus providing experimental support for future clinical translation.</p>","PeriodicalId":74073,"journal":{"name":"Life medicine","volume":"5 1","pages":"lnaf038"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12909257/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146222332","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Life medicinePub Date : 2025-11-25eCollection Date: 2025-10-01DOI: 10.1093/lifemedi/lnaf030
Ju Liu, Yuxin Bai, Jianing Tang, Peiyao Jin, Yanmei Huang, Lu Yang, Ying Wang, Xiaochuan Wu, Chaohong Liu
{"title":"Senescent B cells regulate CD38 expression via FOXO1 in pneumonia resulting from <i>PIK3CD</i> (R437C) mutations.","authors":"Ju Liu, Yuxin Bai, Jianing Tang, Peiyao Jin, Yanmei Huang, Lu Yang, Ying Wang, Xiaochuan Wu, Chaohong Liu","doi":"10.1093/lifemedi/lnaf030","DOIUrl":"10.1093/lifemedi/lnaf030","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta syndrome (APDS) is a primary immunodeficiency characterized by hyperactivated lymphocytes and recurrent infections. This study presents a 2.5-year-old patient with a novel <i>PIK3CD</i> gene mutation (c.1309C>T; p. R437C) derived from his mother. We explored the immunological consequences of this mutation in both the patient and his mother, revealing defects in T cell differentiation, B cell maturation, and mitochondrial function. Notably, we found that the elevated CD38 expression on B cells is a key factor driving B cell senescence, mitochondrial dysfunction, and increased transitional B cell proportion, contributing to the observed immunodeficiency, such as diminished serum antibodies. Further investigations of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway highlight a preferential activation of mTORC2 over mTORC1. We also demonstrate that the transcription factor FOXO1, a downstream molecule of PI3K/AKT signaling, regulates CD38 expression by binding to the promotor of the <i>CD38</i> gene, linking this pathway to B cell dysfunction. This novel mutation expands the spectrum of <i>PIK3CD</i> mutations associated with APDS and provides new insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying B-cell senescence and other immune dysregulation. Moreover, targeting the AKT-FOXO1 axis could offer therapeutic potential to reverse B-cell dysfunction and improve immune responses in patients with <i>PIK3CD</i> mutations.</p>","PeriodicalId":74073,"journal":{"name":"Life medicine","volume":"4 5","pages":"lnaf030"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12853000/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146109020","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dual-modality theranostics probes: sintegrative strategies for precision management of oncologic malignancies.","authors":"Xilin Jing, Yutao Li, Yijing Zhang, Yuqi Wang, Xiaohua Jia, Xing Yang, Kezhong Chen","doi":"10.1093/lifemedi/lnaf037","DOIUrl":"10.1093/lifemedi/lnaf037","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cancer remains a formidable global public health challenge. Recent advancements in immunotherapy and targeted therapies have revolutionized diagnostic and therapeutic paradigms. Within this context, theranostics-an emerging field integrating molecular imaging with therapeutic interventions-has shown promise in achieving precision oncology. Central to theranostic platforms are dual-modality probes utilizing positron emission tomography, fluorescence, and magnetic resonance imaging technologies, which offer synergistic advantages such as complementary imaging modalities, intraoperative guidance, and real-time drug delivery monitoring. Despite growing research interest and early clinical trials, critical challenges persist in biosafety, metabolic stability, and imaging resolution. Structural optimization of probes and modality-specific selection based on cancer subtypes may address these limitations. This review systematically evaluates the design principles and clinical applications of dual-modality probes and proposes actionable strategies to enhance their translational potential.</p>","PeriodicalId":74073,"journal":{"name":"Life medicine","volume":"5 1","pages":"lnaf037"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12812221/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146004792","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Life medicinePub Date : 2025-11-14eCollection Date: 2025-10-01DOI: 10.1093/lifemedi/lnaf036
Junzhe Huang, Shengya Wang, Vincent C T Mok, Weihong Song, Ho Ko, Yun Zhang
{"title":"Integrating GLP-1 receptor agonists with anti-amyloid immunotherapy for Alzheimer's disease: a phased clinical roadmap.","authors":"Junzhe Huang, Shengya Wang, Vincent C T Mok, Weihong Song, Ho Ko, Yun Zhang","doi":"10.1093/lifemedi/lnaf036","DOIUrl":"10.1093/lifemedi/lnaf036","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74073,"journal":{"name":"Life medicine","volume":"4 6","pages":"lnaf036"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12715310/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145806360","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Life medicinePub Date : 2025-10-13eCollection Date: 2025-12-01DOI: 10.1093/lifemedi/lnaf033
{"title":"Centenarians: a model of immune resilience against multimorbidity.","authors":"","doi":"10.1093/lifemedi/lnaf033","DOIUrl":"10.1093/lifemedi/lnaf033","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74073,"journal":{"name":"Life medicine","volume":"4 6","pages":"lnaf033"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12726917/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145829232","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Life medicinePub Date : 2025-10-13eCollection Date: 2025-10-01DOI: 10.1093/lifemedi/lnaf034
{"title":"Explore sirtuin family: SIRT5 as a ticket for the entrance of the TBK1-RelA axis to skeletal muscle rejuvenation.","authors":"","doi":"10.1093/lifemedi/lnaf034","DOIUrl":"10.1093/lifemedi/lnaf034","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74073,"journal":{"name":"Life medicine","volume":"4 6","pages":"lnaf034"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12680434/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145702733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}