Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Dec. 11, 2024
Diabetic
retinopathy
(DR)
is
a
leading
global
cause
of
vision
impairment,
with
its
prevalence
increasing
alongside
the
rising
rates
diabetes
mellitus
(DM).
Despite
retina's
complex
structure,
underlying
pathology
DR
remains
incompletely
understood.
Single-cell
RNA
sequencing
(scRNA-seq)
and
recent
advancements
in
multi-omics
analyses
have
revolutionized
molecular
profiling,
enabling
high-throughput
analysis
comprehensive
characterization
biological
systems.
This
review
highlights
significant
contributions
scRNA-seq,
conjunction
other
technologies,
to
research.
Integrated
scRNA-seq
transcriptomic
revealed
novel
insights
into
pathogenesis,
including
alternative
transcription
start
site
events,
fluctuations
cell
populations,
altered
gene
expression
profiles,
critical
signaling
pathways
within
retinal
cells.
Furthermore,
by
integrating
genetic
association
studies
analyses,
researchers
identified
biomarkers,
susceptibility
genes,
potential
therapeutic
targets
for
DR,
emphasizing
importance
specific
types
disease
progression.
The
integration
metabolomics
has
also
been
instrumental
identifying
metabolites
dysregulated
associated
DR.
It
highly
conceivable
that
continued
synergy
between
approaches
will
accelerate
discovery
mechanisms
development
interventions
BMC Cancer,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
Recent
advancements
in
contemporary
therapeutic
approaches
have
increased
the
survival
rates
of
lung
cancer
patients;
however,
long-term
benefits
remain
constrained,
underscoring
pressing
need
for
novel
biomarkers.
Surfactant-associated
3
(SFTA3),
a
long
non-coding
RNA
predominantly
expressed
normal
epithelial
cells,
plays
crucial
role
development.
Nevertheless,
its
function
adenocarcinoma
(LUAD)
remains
inadequately
understood.
Single-cell
sequencing
data
were
utilized
to
identify
cell-intrinsic
gene
signatures
associated
with
progression
LUAD,
and
their
roles
LUAD
comprehensively
analyzed.
Serum
samples
collected
quantify
expression
levels
SFTA3
patients.
Furthermore,
series
biological
experiments,
including
cell
viability
assays,
scratch
wound
healing
colony
formation
conducted
demonstrate
tumor-suppressive
effects
SFTA3.
was
performed
elucidate
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
cells.
We
constructed
prognostic
model
comprising
eight
genes:
ALDOA,
ATP5MD,
SERPINH1,
SFTA3,
SLK,
U2SURP,
SCGB1A1,
SCGB1A3.
The
effectively
stratified
patients
into
high-
low-risk
categories,
revealing
that
experienced
superior
clinical
outcomes,
exhibited
an
immunologically
hot
tumor
microenvironment
(TME),
had
greater
probability
responding
immunotherapy.
In
contrast,
high-risk
group
cold
TME
may
benefit
more
from
chemotherapy.
our
study
revealed
progressive
decrease
cells
correlated
advancement.
Notably,
serum
significantly
decreased
suggesting
potential
utility
liquid
biopsy
diagnosis.
Additionally,
knockdown
enhances
proliferation
migration
whereas
overexpression
inhibits
these
phenotypes.
epithelial-mesenchymal
transition
pathway
enriched
following
silencing,
impact
by
modulating
this
process.
also
identified
key
transcription
factors
epigenetic
implicated
downregulation
LUAD.
developed
robust
as
biomarker
applications
diagnosis,
prognosis,
personalized
treatment
findings
offer
new
insights
tumorigenesis
immune
evasion.
Biophysics Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(1), P. 56 - 56
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Advancements
in
molecular
characterization
technologies
have
accelerated
targeted
cancer
therapy
research
at
unprecedented
resolution
and
dimensionality.
Integrating
comprehensive
multi-omic
profiling
of
a
tumor,
proteogenomics,
marks
transformative
milestone
for
preclinical
research.
In
this
paper,
we
initially
provided
an
overview
proteogenomics
research,
spanning
genomics,
transcriptomics,
proteomics.
Subsequently,
the
applications
were
introduced
examined
from
different
perspectives,
including
but
not
limited
to
genetic
alterations,
quantifications,
single-cell
patterns,
post-translational
modification
levels,
subtype
signatures,
immune
landscape.
We
also
paid
attention
combined
multi-omics
data
analysis
pan-cancer
analysis.
This
paper
highlights
crucial
role
elucidating
mechanisms
tumorigenesis,
discovering
effective
therapeutic
targets
promising
biomarkers,
developing
subtype-specific
therapies.
Briefings in Bioinformatics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(2)
Published: March 1, 2025
Abstract
Rapid
advancement
of
sequencing
technologies
now
allows
for
the
utilization
precise
signals
at
single-cell
resolution
in
various
omics
studies.
However,
massive
volume,
ultra-high
dimensionality,
and
high
sparsity
nature
data
have
introduced
substantial
difficulties
to
traditional
computational
methods.
The
intricate
non-Euclidean
networks
intracellular
intercellular
signaling
molecules
within
datasets,
coupled
with
complex,
multimodal
structures
arising
from
multi-omics
joint
analysis,
pose
significant
challenges
conventional
deep
learning
operations
reliant
on
Euclidean
geometries.
Graph
neural
(GNNs)
extended
data,
allowing
cells
their
features
datasets
be
modeled
as
nodes
a
graph
structure.
GNNs
been
successfully
applied
across
broad
range
tasks
analysis.
In
this
survey,
we
systematically
review
107
successful
applications
six
variants
tasks.
We
begin
by
outlining
fundamental
principles
variants,
followed
systematic
GNN-based
models
epigenomics,
transcriptomics,
spatial
proteomics,
multi-omics.
each
section
dedicated
specific
type,
summarized
publicly
available
commonly
utilized
articles
reviewed
that
section,
totaling
77
datasets.
Finally,
summarize
potential
shortcomings
current
research
explore
directions
future
anticipate
will
serve
guiding
resource
researchers
deepen
application
omics.
Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
29(6)
Published: March 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Using
machine
learning
approaches,
we
developed
and
validated
a
novel
prognostic
model
for
oesophageal
squamous
cell
carcinoma
(ESCC)
based
on
glycolipid
metabolism‐related
genes.
Through
integrated
analysis
of
TCGA
GEO
datasets,
established
robust
15‐gene
signature
that
effectively
stratified
patients
into
distinct
risk
groups.
This
demonstrated
superior
value
revealed
significant
associations
with
immune
infiltration
patterns.
High‐risk
exhibited
reduced
infiltration,
particularly
in
B
cells
NK
cells,
alongside
increased
tumour
purity.
Single‐cell
RNA
sequencing
uncovered
unique
cellular
composition
patterns
enhanced
interaction
intensities
the
high‐risk
group,
especially
within
epithelial
smooth
muscle
cells.
Functional
validation
confirmed
MECP2
as
promising
therapeutic
target,
its
knockdown
significantly
inhibiting
progression
both
vitro
vivo.
Drug
sensitivity
identified
specific
agents
showing
potential
efficacy
patients.
Our
study
provides
practical
tool
insights
relationship
between
metabolism
immunity
ESCC,
offering
strategies
personalised
treatment.
Journal of Alzheimer s Disease,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 23, 2025
Background
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
characterized
by
cortical
atrophy,
glutamatergic
neuron
loss,
and
cognitive
decline.
However,
large-scale
quantitative
assessments
of
cellular
changes
during
AD
pathology
remain
scarce.
Objective
This
study
aims
to
integrate
single-nuclei
sequencing
data
from
the
Seattle
Disease
Cortical
Atlas
(SEA-AD)
with
spatial
transcriptomics
quantify
in
prefrontal
cortex
temporal
gyrus,
regions
vulnerable
neuropathological
(ADNC).
Methods
We
mapped
differentially
expressed
genes
(DEGs)
analyzed
their
interactions
pathological
factors
such
as
APOE
expression
Lewy
bodies.
Cellular
proportions
were
assessed,
focusing
on
neurons,
glial
cells,
immune
cells.
Results
RORB-expressing
L4-like
though
ADNC,
exhibited
stable
cell
numbers
throughout
progression.
In
contrast,
astrocytes
displayed
increased
reactivity,
upregulated
cytokine
signaling
oxidative
stress
responses,
suggesting
a
role
neuroinflammation.
A
reduction
synaptic
maintenance
pathways
indicated
decline
astrocytic
support
functions.
Microglia
showed
heightened
surveillance
phagocytic
activity,
indicating
maintaining
homeostasis.
Conclusions
The
underscores
critical
roles
particularly
microglia,
These
findings
contribute
better
understanding
dynamics
may
inform
therapeutic
strategies
targeting
function
AD.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 15, 2024
Abstract
Emerging
single-cell
sequencing
technology
has
generated
large
amounts
of
data,
allowing
analysis
cellular
dynamics
and
gene
regulation
at
the
resolution.
Advances
in
artificial
intelligence
enhance
life
sciences
research
by
delivering
critical
insights
optimizing
data
processes.
However,
inconsistent
processing
quality
standards
remain
to
be
a
major
challenge.
Here
we
propose
scCompass,
which
provides
solution
build
large-scale,
cross-species
model-friendly
collection.
By
applying
standardized
pre-processing,
scCompass
integrates
curates
transcriptomic
from
13
species
nearly
105
million
single
cells.
Using
this
extensive
dataset,
are
able
archieve
stable
expression
genes
(SEGs)
organ-specific
(OSGs)
human
mouse.
We
provide
different
scalable
datasets
that
can
easily
adapted
for
AI
model
training
pretrained
checkpoints
with
state-of-the-art
(SOTA)
foundataion
models.
In
summary,
AI-readiness
combined
user-friendly
sharing,
visualization
online
analysis,
greatly
simplifies
access
exploitation
researchers
cell
biology(
http://www.bdbe.cn/kun
).