Cell metabolismPub Date : 2024-08-06DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.07.011
{"title":"Glycometabolic reprogramming-induced XRCC1 lactylation confers therapeutic resistance in ALDH1A3-overexpressing glioblastoma","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.cmet.2024.07.011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2024.07.011","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Patients with high ALDH1A3-expressing glioblastoma (ALDH1A3<sup>hi</sup> GBM) show limited benefit from postoperative chemoradiotherapy. Understanding the mechanisms underlying such resistance in these patients is crucial for the development of new treatments. Here, we show that the interaction between ALDH1A3 and PKM2 enhances the latter’s tetramerization and promotes lactate accumulation in glioblastoma stem cells (GSCs). By scanning the lactylated proteome in lactate-accumulating GSCs, we show that XRCC1 undergoes lactylation at lysine 247 (K247). Lactylated XRCC1 shows a stronger affinity for importin α, allowing for greater nuclear transposition of XRCC1 and enhanced DNA repair. Through high-throughput screening of a small-molecule library, we show that D34-919 potently disrupts the ALDH1A3-PKM2 interaction, preventing the ALDH1A3-mediated enhancement of PKM2 tetramerization. <em>In vitro</em> and <em>in vivo</em> treatment with D34-919 enhanced chemoradiotherapy-induced apoptosis of GBM cells. Together, our findings show that ALDH1A3-mediated PKM2 tetramerization is a potential therapeutic target to improve the response to chemoradiotherapy in ALDH1A3<sup>hi</sup> GBM.</p>","PeriodicalId":9840,"journal":{"name":"Cell metabolism","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":29.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141895782","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cell metabolismPub Date : 2024-08-06DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.06.015
{"title":"Lactylation: Linking the Warburg effect to DNA damage repair","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.cmet.2024.06.015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2024.06.015","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this issue of <em>Cell Metabolism</em>, Li et al. report that the highly expressed aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family member A3 interacts with pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) in glioblastoma cells. Consequently, PKM2 tetramerization and activation promote lactate production, leading to the lactylation and nuclear translocation of XRCC1 for DNA damage repair and therapeutic resistance.</p>","PeriodicalId":9840,"journal":{"name":"Cell metabolism","volume":"82 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":29.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141895781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cell metabolismPub Date : 2024-08-06DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.07.009
{"title":"Zinc transporter 1 functions in copper uptake and cuproptosis","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.cmet.2024.07.009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2024.07.009","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Copper (Cu) is a co-factor for several essential metabolic enzymes. Disruption of Cu homeostasis results in genetic diseases such as Wilson's disease. Here, we show that the zinc transporter 1 (ZnT1), known to export zinc (Zn) out of the cell, also mediates Cu<sup>2+</sup> entry into cells and is required for Cu<sup>2+</sup>-induced cell death, cuproptosis. Structural analysis and functional characterization indicate that Cu<sup>2+</sup> and Zn<sup>2+</sup> share the same primary binding site, allowing Zn<sup>2+</sup> to compete for Cu<sup>2+</sup> uptake. Among ZnT members, ZnT1 harbors a unique inter-subunit disulfide bond that stabilizes the outward-open conformations of both protomers to facilitate efficient Cu<sup>2+</sup> transport. Specific knockout of the <em>ZnT1</em> gene in the intestinal epithelium caused the loss of Lgr5+ stem cells due to Cu deficiency. ZnT1, therefore, functions as a dual Zn<sup>2+</sup> and Cu<sup>2+</sup> transporter and potentially serves as a target for using Zn<sup>2+</sup> in the treatment of Wilson's disease caused by Cu overload.</p>","PeriodicalId":9840,"journal":{"name":"Cell metabolism","volume":"21 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":29.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141895784","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cell metabolismPub Date : 2024-08-05DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.07.003
{"title":"Hepatic BMAL1 and HIF1α regulate a time-dependent hypoxic response and prevent hepatopulmonary-like syndrome","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.cmet.2024.07.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2024.07.003","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The transcriptional response to hypoxia is temporally regulated, yet the molecular underpinnings and physiological implications are unknown. We examined the roles of hepatic <em>Bmal1</em> and <em>Hif1α</em> in the circadian response to hypoxia in mice. We found that the majority of the transcriptional response to hypoxia is dependent on either <em>Bmal1</em> or <em>Hif1α</em>, through shared and distinct roles that are daytime determined. We further show that hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)1α accumulation upon hypoxia is temporally regulated and <em>Bmal1</em> dependent. Unexpectedly, mice lacking both hepatic <em>Bmal1</em> and <em>Hif1α</em> are hypoxemic and exhibit increased mortality upon hypoxic exposure in a daytime-dependent manner. These mice display mild liver dysfunction with pulmonary vasodilation likely due to extracellular signaling regulated kinase (ERK) activation, endothelial nitric oxide synthase, and nitric oxide accumulation in lungs, suggestive of hepatopulmonary syndrome. Our findings indicate that hepatic BMAL1 and HIF1α are key time-dependent regulators of the hypoxic response and can provide molecular insights into the pathophysiology of hepatopulmonary syndrome.</p>","PeriodicalId":9840,"journal":{"name":"Cell metabolism","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":29.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141892160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cell metabolismPub Date : 2024-07-30DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.07.005
{"title":"Single-nucleus transcriptomics identifies separate classes of UCP1 and futile cycle adipocytes","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.cmet.2024.07.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2024.07.005","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Adipose tissue can recruit catabolic adipocytes that utilize chemical energy to dissipate heat. This process occurs either by uncoupled respiration through uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1) or by utilizing ATP-dependent futile cycles (FCs). However, it remains unclear how these pathways coexist since both processes rely on the mitochondrial membrane potential. Utilizing single-nucleus RNA sequencing to deconvolute the heterogeneity of subcutaneous adipose tissue in mice and humans, we identify at least 2 distinct subpopulations of beige adipocytes: FC-adipocytes and UCP1-beige adipocytes. Importantly, we demonstrate that the FC-adipocyte subpopulation is highly metabolically active and utilizes FCs to dissipate energy, thus contributing to thermogenesis independent of <em>Ucp1</em>. Furthermore, FC-adipocytes are important drivers of systemic energy homeostasis and linked to glucose metabolism and obesity resistance in humans. Taken together, our findings identify a noncanonical thermogenic adipocyte subpopulation, which could be an important regulator of energy homeostasis in mammals.</p>","PeriodicalId":9840,"journal":{"name":"Cell metabolism","volume":"143 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":29.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141794969","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cell metabolismPub Date : 2024-07-30DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.07.002
{"title":"Development of a functional beige fat cell line uncovers independent subclasses of cells expressing UCP1 and the futile creatine cycle","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.cmet.2024.07.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2024.07.002","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Although uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1) is established as a major contributor to adipose thermogenesis, recent data have illustrated an important role for alternative pathways, particularly the futile creatine cycle (FCC). How these pathways co-exist in cells and tissues has not been explored. Beige cell adipogenesis occurs <em>in vivo</em> but has been difficult to model <em>in vitro</em>; here, we describe the development of a murine beige cell line that executes a robust respiratory response, including uncoupled respiration and the FCC. The key FCC enzyme, tissue-nonspecific alkaline phosphatase (TNAP), is localized almost exclusively to mitochondria in these cells. Surprisingly, single-cell cloning from this cell line shows that cells with the highest levels of UCP1 express little TNAP, and cells with the highest expression of TNAP express little UCP1. Immunofluorescence analysis of subcutaneous fat from cold-exposed mice confirms that the highest levels of these critical thermogenic components are expressed in distinct fat cell populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":9840,"journal":{"name":"Cell metabolism","volume":"61 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":29.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141794972","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cell metabolismPub Date : 2024-07-29DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.07.004
{"title":"A microbial metabolite inhibits the HIF-2α-ceramide pathway to mediate the beneficial effects of time-restricted feeding on MASH","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.cmet.2024.07.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2024.07.004","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Time-restricted feeding (TRF) is a potent dietary intervention for improving metabolic diseases, including metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease/metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASLD/MASH). However, the mechanism of this efficacy has remained elusive. Here, we show that TRF improves MASLD, which is associated with a significant enrichment of <em>Ruminococcus torques</em> (<em>R. torques</em>). Mechanistically, <em>R. torques</em> suppresses the intestinal HIF-2α-ceramide pathway via the production of 2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid (HMP). We identify <em>rtMor</em> as a 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoate reductase that synthesizes HMP in <em>R. torques</em>. Finally, we show that either the colonization of <em>R. torques</em> or oral HMP supplementation can ameliorate inflammation and fibrosis in a MASH mouse model. These findings identify <em>R. torques</em> and HMP as potential TRF mimetics for the treatment of metabolic disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":9840,"journal":{"name":"Cell metabolism","volume":"356 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":29.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141794970","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cell metabolismPub Date : 2024-07-25DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.06.013
{"title":"International consensus on fasting terminology","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.cmet.2024.06.013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2024.06.013","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Although fasting is increasingly applied for disease prevention and treatment, consensus on terminology is lacking. Using Delphi methodology, an international, multidisciplinary panel of researchers and clinicians standardized definitions of various fasting approaches in humans. Five online surveys and a live online conference were conducted with 38 experts, 25 of whom completed all 5 surveys. Consensus was achieved for the following terms: “fasting” (voluntary abstinence from some or all foods or foods and beverages), “modified fasting” (restriction of energy intake to max. 25% of energy needs), “fluid-only fasting,” “alternate-day fasting,” “short-term fasting” (lasting 2–3 days), “prolonged fasting” (≥4 consecutive days), and “religious fasting.” “Intermittent fasting” (repetitive fasting periods lasting ≤48 h), “time-restricted eating,” and “fasting-mimicking diet” were discussed most. This study provides expert recommendations on fasting terminology for future research and clinical applications, facilitating communication and cross-referencing in the field.</p>","PeriodicalId":9840,"journal":{"name":"Cell metabolism","volume":"47 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":29.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141764460","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cell metabolismPub Date : 2024-07-25DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.06.014
{"title":"Cyclic fasting-mimicking diet in cancer treatment: Preclinical and clinical evidence","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.cmet.2024.06.014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2024.06.014","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In preclinical tumor models, cyclic fasting and fasting-mimicking diets (FMDs) produce antitumor effects that become synergistic when combined with a wide range of standard anticancer treatments while protecting normal tissues from treatment-induced adverse events.</p><p>More recently, results of phase 1/2 clinical trials showed that cyclic FMD is safe, feasible, and associated with positive metabolic and immunomodulatory effects in patients with different tumor types, thus paving the way for larger clinical trials to investigate FMD anticancer activity in different clinical contexts.</p><p>Here, we review the tumor-cell-autonomous and immune-system-mediated mechanisms of fasting/FMD antitumor effects, and we critically discuss new metabolic interventions that could synergize with nutrient starvation to boost its anticancer activity and prevent or reverse tumor resistance while minimizing toxicity to patients. Finally, we highlight potential future applications of FMD approaches in combination with standard anticancer strategies as well as strategies to implement the design and conduction of clinical trials.</p>","PeriodicalId":9840,"journal":{"name":"Cell metabolism","volume":"65 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":29.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141754327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cell metabolismPub Date : 2024-07-16DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.07.012
{"title":"Brain responses to intermittent fasting and the healthy living diet in older adults","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.cmet.2024.07.012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2024.07.012","url":null,"abstract":"No Abstract","PeriodicalId":9840,"journal":{"name":"Cell metabolism","volume":"72 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":29.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141625173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}