Cell DiscoveryPub Date : 2025-01-02DOI: 10.1038/s41421-024-00743-3
Renhao Li, Jing-Chu Hu, Li Rong, Yige He, Xiaolei Wang, Xuansheng Lin, Wenjun Li, Yangfan Wu, Chaiyaporn Kuwentrai, Canhui Su, Thomas Yau, Ivan Fan-Ngai Hung, Xiang Gao, Jian-Dong Huang
{"title":"The guided fire from within: intratumoral administration of mRNA-based vaccines to mobilize memory immunity and direct immune responses against pathogen to target solid tumors.","authors":"Renhao Li, Jing-Chu Hu, Li Rong, Yige He, Xiaolei Wang, Xuansheng Lin, Wenjun Li, Yangfan Wu, Chaiyaporn Kuwentrai, Canhui Su, Thomas Yau, Ivan Fan-Ngai Hung, Xiang Gao, Jian-Dong Huang","doi":"10.1038/s41421-024-00743-3","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41421-024-00743-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We investigated a novel cancer immunotherapy strategy that effectively suppresses tumor growth in multiple solid tumor models and significantly extends the lifespan of tumor-bearing mice by introducing pathogen antigens into tumors via mRNA-lipid nanoparticles. The pre-existing immunity against the pathogen antigen can significantly enhance the efficacy of this approach. In mice previously immunized with BNT162b2, an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine encoding the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, intratumoral injections of the same vaccine efficiently tagged the tumor cells with mRNA-expressed spike protein. This action rapidly mobilized the pre-existing memory immunity against SARS-CoV-2 to kill the cancer cells displaying the spike protein, while concurrently reprogramming the tumor microenvironment (TME) by attracting immune cells. The partial elimination of tumor cells in a normalized TME further triggered extensive tumor antigen-specific T cell responses through antigen spreading, eventually resulting in potent and systemic tumor-targeting immune responses. Moreover, combining BNT162b2 treatment with anti-PD-L1 therapy yielded a more substantial therapeutic impact, even in \"cold tumor\" types that are typically less responsive to treatment. Given that the majority of the global population has acquired memory immunity against various pathogens through infection or vaccination, we believe that, in addition to utilizing the widely held immune memory against SARS-CoV-2 via COVID-19 vaccine, mRNA vaccines against other pathogens, such as Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Common Human Coronaviruses (HCoVs), and the influenza virus, could be rapidly transitioned into clinical use and holds great promise in treating different types of cancer. The extensive selection of pathogen antigens expands therapeutic opportunities and may also overcome potential drug resistance.</p>","PeriodicalId":9674,"journal":{"name":"Cell Discovery","volume":"10 1","pages":"127"},"PeriodicalIF":13.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11693766/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142913787","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Packaged release and targeted delivery of cytokines by migrasomes in circulation.","authors":"Haifeng Jiao, Xiaopeng Li, Ying Li, Ziyi Guo, Yuzhuo Yang, Yiqun Luo, Xiaoyu Hu, Li Yu","doi":"10.1038/s41421-024-00749-x","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41421-024-00749-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In dynamic systems like the circulatory system, establishing localized cytokine gradients is challenging. Upon lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulation, we observed that monocytes release numerous migrasomes enriched with inflammatory cytokines, such as TNF-α and IL-6. These cytokines are transported into migrasomes via secretory carriers, leading to their immediate exocytosis or eventual release from detached migrasomes. We successfully isolated TNF-α and IL-6-enriched, monocyte-derived migrasomes from the blood of LPS-treated mice. Total secretion analysis revealed a substantial amount of TNF-α and IL-6 released in a migrasome-packaged form. Thus, detached, monocyte-derived migrasomes represent a type of extracellular vesicle highly enriched with cytokines. Physiologically, these cytokine-laden migrasomes rapidly accumulate at local sites of inflammation, effectively creating a concentrated source of cytokines. Our research uncovers novel mechanisms for cytokine release and delivery, providing new insights into immune response modulation.</p>","PeriodicalId":9674,"journal":{"name":"Cell Discovery","volume":"10 1","pages":"121"},"PeriodicalIF":13.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11625823/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142794512","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cell DiscoveryPub Date : 2024-12-09DOI: 10.1038/s41421-024-00748-y
Sini Huuskonen, Xiaonan Liu, Ina Pöhner, Taras Redchuk, Kari Salokas, Rickard Lundberg, Sari Maljanen, Milja Belik, Arttu Reinholm, Pekka Kolehmainen, Antti Tuhkala, Garima Tripathi, Pia Laine, Sergei Belanov, Petri Auvinen, Maria Vartiainen, Salla Keskitalo, Pamela Österlund, Larissa Laine, Antti Poso, Ilkka Julkunen, Laura Kakkola, Markku Varjosalo
{"title":"The comprehensive SARS-CoV-2 'hijackome' knowledge base.","authors":"Sini Huuskonen, Xiaonan Liu, Ina Pöhner, Taras Redchuk, Kari Salokas, Rickard Lundberg, Sari Maljanen, Milja Belik, Arttu Reinholm, Pekka Kolehmainen, Antti Tuhkala, Garima Tripathi, Pia Laine, Sergei Belanov, Petri Auvinen, Maria Vartiainen, Salla Keskitalo, Pamela Österlund, Larissa Laine, Antti Poso, Ilkka Julkunen, Laura Kakkola, Markku Varjosalo","doi":"10.1038/s41421-024-00748-y","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41421-024-00748-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The continuous evolution of SARS-CoV-2 has led to the emergence of several variants of concern (VOCs) that significantly affect global health. This study aims to investigate how these VOCs affect host cells at proteome level to better understand the mechanisms of disease. To achieve this, we first analyzed the (phospho)proteome changes of host cells infected with Alpha, Beta, Delta, and Omicron BA.1 and BA.5 variants over time frames extending from 1 to 36 h post infection. Our results revealed distinct temporal patterns of protein expression across the VOCs, with notable differences in the (phospho)proteome dynamics that suggest variant-specific adaptations. Specifically, we observed enhanced expression and activation of key components within crucial cellular pathways such as the RHO GTPase cycle, RNA splicing, and endoplasmic reticulum-associated degradation (ERAD)-related processes. We further utilized proximity biotinylation mass spectrometry (BioID-MS) to investigate how specific mutation of these VOCs influence viral-host protein interactions. Our comprehensive interactomics dataset uncovers distinct interaction profiles for each variant, illustrating how specific mutations can change viral protein functionality. Overall, our extensive analysis provides a detailed proteomic profile of host cells for each variant, offering valuable insights into how specific mutations may influence viral protein functionality and impact therapeutic target identification. These insights are crucial for the potential use and design of new antiviral substances, aiming to enhance the efficacy of treatments against evolving SARS-CoV-2 variants.</p>","PeriodicalId":9674,"journal":{"name":"Cell Discovery","volume":"10 1","pages":"125"},"PeriodicalIF":13.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11628605/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142799322","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cell DiscoveryPub Date : 2024-12-03DOI: 10.1038/s41421-024-00744-2
Wenzhong Yang, Yuan Wang, Geyao Liu, Yan Wang, Congying Wu
{"title":"TPM4 condensates glycolytic enzymes and facilitates actin reorganization under hyperosmotic stress.","authors":"Wenzhong Yang, Yuan Wang, Geyao Liu, Yan Wang, Congying Wu","doi":"10.1038/s41421-024-00744-2","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41421-024-00744-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Actin homeostasis is fundamental for cell structure and consumes a large portion of cellular ATP. It has been documented in the literature that certain glycolytic enzymes can interact with actin, indicating an intricate interplay between the cytoskeleton and cellular metabolism. Here we report that hyperosmotic stress triggers actin severing and subsequent phase separation of the actin-binding protein tropomyosin 4 (TPM4). TPM4 condensates recruit glycolytic enzymes such as HK2, PFKM, and PKM2, while wetting actin filaments. Notably, the condensates of TPM4 and glycolytic enzymes are enriched of NADH and ATP, suggestive of their functional importance in cell metabolism. At cellular level, actin filament assembly is enhanced upon hyperosmotic stress and TPM4 condensation, while depletion of TPM4 impairs osmolarity-induced actin reorganization. At tissue level, colocalized condensates of TPM4 and glycolytic enzymes are observed in renal tissues subjected to hyperosmotic stress. Together, our findings suggest that stress-induced actin perturbation may act on TPM4 to organize glycolytic hubs that tether energy production to cytoskeletal reorganization.</p>","PeriodicalId":9674,"journal":{"name":"Cell Discovery","volume":"10 1","pages":"120"},"PeriodicalIF":13.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11612400/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142766583","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cell DiscoveryPub Date : 2024-12-03DOI: 10.1038/s41421-024-00745-1
Hongxin Li, Shaohua Zhang, Xiuzhen Huang, Zhenqian Zhang, Kuo Liu, Qing-Dong Wang, Alex F Chen, Kathy O Lui, Kun Sun, Bin Zhou
{"title":"Genetic recording of transient endothelial activation in distinct alveolar capillary cells during pulmonary fibrosis.","authors":"Hongxin Li, Shaohua Zhang, Xiuzhen Huang, Zhenqian Zhang, Kuo Liu, Qing-Dong Wang, Alex F Chen, Kathy O Lui, Kun Sun, Bin Zhou","doi":"10.1038/s41421-024-00745-1","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41421-024-00745-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9674,"journal":{"name":"Cell Discovery","volume":"10 1","pages":"119"},"PeriodicalIF":13.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11612399/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142766577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}