{"title":"Macrophages in tissue repair and regeneration: insights from zebrafish.","authors":"Changlong Zhao, Zhiyong Yang, Yunbo Li, Zilong Wen","doi":"10.1186/s13619-024-00195-w","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13619-024-00195-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Macrophages play crucial and versatile roles in regulating tissue repair and regeneration upon injury. However, due to their complex compositional heterogeneity and functional plasticity, deciphering the nature of different macrophage subpopulations and unraveling their dynamics and precise roles during the repair process have been challenging. With its distinct advantages, zebrafish (Danio rerio) has emerged as an invaluable model for studying macrophage development and functions, especially in tissue repair and regeneration, providing valuable insights into our understanding of macrophage biology in health and diseases. In this review, we present the current knowledge and challenges associated with the role of macrophages in tissue repair and regeneration, highlighting the significant contributions made by zebrafish studies. We discuss the unique advantages of the zebrafish model, including its genetic tools, imaging techniques, and regenerative capacities, which have greatly facilitated the investigation of macrophages in these processes. Additionally, we outline the potential of zebrafish research in addressing the remaining challenges and advancing our understanding of the intricate interplay between macrophages and tissue repair and regeneration.</p>","PeriodicalId":9811,"journal":{"name":"Cell Regeneration","volume":"13 1","pages":"12"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11166613/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141300105","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":"New progress in roles of TGF-β signaling crosstalks in cellular functions, immunity and diseases.","authors":"Shuchen Gu, Rik Derynck, Ye-Guang Chen, Xin-Hua Feng","doi":"10.1186/s13619-024-00194-x","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13619-024-00194-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The family of secreted dimeric proteins known as the Transforming Growth Factor-β (TGF-β) family plays a critical role in facilitating intercellular communication within multicellular animals. A recent symposium on TGF-β Biology - Signaling, Development, and Diseases, held on December 19-21, 2023, in Hangzhou, China, showcased some latest advances in our understanding TGF-β biology and also served as an important forum for scientific collaboration and exchange of ideas. More than twenty presentations and discussions at the symposium delved into the intricate mechanisms of TGF-β superfamily signaling pathways, their roles in normal development and immunity, and the pathological conditions associated with pathway dysregulation.</p>","PeriodicalId":9811,"journal":{"name":"Cell Regeneration","volume":"13 1","pages":"11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11116299/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141081056","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}
Cell RegenerationPub Date : 2024-03-11DOI: 10.1186/s13619-024-00190-1
Mengdi Cheng, Yujie Nie, Min Song, Fulin Chen, Yuan Yu
{"title":"Forkhead box O proteins: steering the course of stem cell fate.","authors":"Mengdi Cheng, Yujie Nie, Min Song, Fulin Chen, Yuan Yu","doi":"10.1186/s13619-024-00190-1","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13619-024-00190-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Stem cells are pivotal players in the intricate dance of embryonic development, tissue maintenance, and regeneration. Their behavior is delicately balanced between maintaining their pluripotency and differentiating as needed. Disruptions in this balance can lead to a spectrum of diseases, underscoring the importance of unraveling the complex molecular mechanisms that govern stem cell fate. Forkhead box O (FOXO) proteins, a family of transcription factors, are at the heart of this intricate regulation, influencing a myriad of cellular processes such as survival, metabolism, and DNA repair. Their multifaceted role in steering the destiny of stem cells is evident, as they wield influence over self-renewal, quiescence, and lineage-specific differentiation in both embryonic and adult stem cells. This review delves into the structural and regulatory intricacies of FOXO transcription factors, shedding light on their pivotal roles in shaping the fate of stem cells. By providing insights into the specific functions of FOXO in determining stem cell fate, this review aims to pave the way for targeted interventions that could modulate stem cell behavior and potentially revolutionize the treatment and prevention of diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":9811,"journal":{"name":"Cell Regeneration","volume":"13 1","pages":"7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10928065/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140101097","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}
Cell RegenerationPub Date : 2024-03-01DOI: 10.1186/s13619-024-00189-8
Zijin Zhu, Zhirong Liu, Donghui Zhang, Li Li, Jianqiu Pei, Lin Cai
{"title":"Models for calcific aortic valve disease in vivo and in vitro.","authors":"Zijin Zhu, Zhirong Liu, Donghui Zhang, Li Li, Jianqiu Pei, Lin Cai","doi":"10.1186/s13619-024-00189-8","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13619-024-00189-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Calcific Aortic Valve Disease (CAVD) is prevalent among the elderly as the most common valvular heart disease. Currently, no pharmaceutical interventions can effectively reverse or prevent CAVD, making valve replacement the primary therapeutic recourse. Extensive research spanning decades has contributed to the establishment of animal and in vitro cell models, which facilitates a deeper understanding of the pathophysiological progression and underlying mechanisms of CAVD. In this review, we provide a comprehensive summary and analysis of the strengths and limitations associated with commonly employed models for the study of valve calcification. We specifically emphasize the advancements in three-dimensional culture technologies, which replicate the structural complexity of the valve. Furthermore, we delve into prospective recommendations for advancing in vivo and in vitro model studies of CAVD.</p>","PeriodicalId":9811,"journal":{"name":"Cell Regeneration","volume":"13 1","pages":"6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10904700/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139995674","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}
Cell RegenerationPub Date : 2024-02-27DOI: 10.1186/s13619-024-00188-9
Shanshan Chao, Huiwen Yan, Pengcheng Bu
{"title":"Asymmetric division of stem cells and its cancer relevance.","authors":"Shanshan Chao, Huiwen Yan, Pengcheng Bu","doi":"10.1186/s13619-024-00188-9","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13619-024-00188-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Asymmetric division is a fundamental process for generating cell diversity and maintaining the stem cell population. During asymmetric division, proteins, organelles, and even RNA are distributed unequally between the two daughter cells, determining their distinct cell fates. The mechanisms orchestrating this process are extremely complex. Dysregulation of asymmetric division can potentially trigger cancer progression. Cancer stem cells, in particular, undergo asymmetric division, leading to intra-tumoral heterogeneity, which contributes to treatment refractoriness. In this review, we delve into the cellular and molecular mechanisms that govern asymmetric division and explore its relevance to tumorigenesis.</p>","PeriodicalId":9811,"journal":{"name":"Cell Regeneration","volume":"13 1","pages":"5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10897644/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139971057","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}
Cell RegenerationPub Date : 2024-02-13DOI: 10.1186/s13619-024-00187-w
Chandra Sugiarto Wijaya, Suhong Xu
{"title":"Reevaluating Golgi fragmentation and its implications in wound repair.","authors":"Chandra Sugiarto Wijaya, Suhong Xu","doi":"10.1186/s13619-024-00187-w","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13619-024-00187-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Golgi Apparatus (GA) is pivotal in vesicle sorting and protein modifications within cells. Traditionally, the GA has been described as a perinuclear organelle consisting of stacked cisternae forming a ribbon-like structure. Changes in the stacked structure or the canonical perinuclear localization of the GA have been referred to as \"GA fragmentation\", a term widely employed in the literature to describe changes in GA morphology and distribution. However, the precise meaning and function of GA fragmentation remain intricate. This review aims to demystify this enigmatic phenomenon, dissecting the diverse morphological changes observed and their potential contributions to cellular wound repair and regeneration. Through a comprehensive analysis of current research, we hope to pave the way for future advancements in GA research and their important role in physiological and pathological conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":9811,"journal":{"name":"Cell Regeneration","volume":"13 1","pages":"4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10864233/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139721806","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}
Cell RegenerationPub Date : 2024-01-31DOI: 10.1186/s13619-024-00186-x
Xinhang Li, Yalin Zhu, Pilar Ruiz-Lozano, Ke Wei
{"title":"Mitochondrial-to-nuclear communications through multiple routes regulate cardiomyocyte proliferation.","authors":"Xinhang Li, Yalin Zhu, Pilar Ruiz-Lozano, Ke Wei","doi":"10.1186/s13619-024-00186-x","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13619-024-00186-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The regenerative capacity of the adult mammalian heart remains a formidable challenge in biological research. Despite extensive investigations into the loss of regenerative potential during evolution and development, unlocking the mechanisms governing cardiomyocyte proliferation remains elusive. Two recent groundbreaking studies have provided fresh perspectives on mitochondrial-to-nuclear communication, shedding light on novel factors that regulate cardiomyocyte proliferation. The studies identified two mitochondrial processes, fatty acid oxidation and protein translation, as key players in restricting cardiomyocyte proliferation. Inhibition of these processes led to increased cell cycle activity in cardiomyocytes, mediated by reduction in H3k4me3 levels through accumulated α-ketoglutarate (αKG), and activation of the mitochondrial unfolded protein response (UPR<sup>mt</sup>), respectively. In this research highlight, we discuss the novel insights into mitochondrial-to-nuclear communication presented in these studies, the broad implications in cardiomyocyte biology and cardiovascular diseases, as well as the intriguing scientific questions inspired by the studies that may facilitate future investigations into the detailed molecular mechanisms of cardiomyocyte metabolism, proliferation, and mitochondrial-to-nuclear communications.</p>","PeriodicalId":9811,"journal":{"name":"Cell Regeneration","volume":"13 1","pages":"2"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10828256/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139641700","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}
Cell RegenerationPub Date : 2024-01-16DOI: 10.1186/s13619-023-00184-5
Raquel Leão Monteiro
{"title":"Future of low back pain: unravelling IVD components and MSCs' potential.","authors":"Raquel Leão Monteiro","doi":"10.1186/s13619-023-00184-5","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13619-023-00184-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Low back pain (LBP) mainly emerges from intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration. However, the failing mechanism of IVD ́s components, like the annulus fibrosus (AF) and nucleus pulposus (NP), leading to IVD degeneration/herniation is still poorly understood. Moreover, the specific role of cellular populations and molecular pathways involved in the inflammatory process associated with IVD herniation remains to be highlighted. The limited knowledge of inflammation associated with the initial steps of herniation and the lack of suitable models to mimic human IVD ́s complexity are some of the reasons for that. It has become essential to enhance the knowledge of cellular and molecular key players for AF and NP cells during inflammatory-driven degeneration. Due to unique properties of immunomodulation and pluripotency, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have attained diverse recognition in this field of bone and cartilage regeneration. MSCs therapy has been particularly valuable in facilitating repair of damaged tissues and may benefit in mitigating inflammation' degenerative events. Therefore, this review article conducts comprehensive research to further understand the intertwine between the mechanisms of action of IVD components and therapeutic potential of MSCs, exploring their characteristics, how to optimize their use and establish them safely in distinct settings for LPB treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":9811,"journal":{"name":"Cell Regeneration","volume":"13 1","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10792145/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139471964","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":"The sensitivity of mTORC1 signaling activation renders tissue regenerative capacity.","authors":"Hanyu Dou, Jianzhou Li, Taomin Huang, Xiaolei Ding","doi":"10.1186/s13619-023-00183-6","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13619-023-00183-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A better understanding of how and why the regenerative capacity differs among species will not only provide insights into the regeneration process but also hold value for the development of regenerative medicine and the improvement of healing procedures. In a recent Nature article, Zhulyn et al. identify a critical role played by the activation of mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) signaling in enhancing tissue regenerative capacity in animals.</p>","PeriodicalId":9811,"journal":{"name":"Cell Regeneration","volume":"12 1","pages":"38"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10704006/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138497944","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}