Epigenetics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: Sept. 10, 2024
A
differential
diet
with
royal
jelly
(RJ)
during
early
larval
development
in
honeybees
shapes
the
phenotype,
which
is
probably
mediated
by
epigenetic
regulation
of
gene
expression.
Evidence
indicates
that
small
molecules
RJ
can
modulate
expression
mammalian
cells,
such
as
fatty
acid
10-hydroxy-2-decenoic
(10-HDA),
previously
associated
inhibition
histone
deacetylase
enzymes
(HDACs).
Therefore,
we
combined
computational
(molecular
docking
simulations)
and
experimental
approaches
for
screening
potential
HDAC
inhibitors
(HDACi)
among
32
RJ-derived
acids.
Biochemical
assays
analyses
(Reverse
Transcriptase
-
quantitative
Polymerase
Chain
Reaction)
were
performed
to
evaluate
functional
effects
major
acids,
10-HDA
10-HDAA
(10-hydroxy-decanoic
acid),
two
human
cancer
cell
lines
(HCT116
MDA-MB-231).
The
molecular
simulations
indicate
these
acids
might
interact
class
I
HDACs,
specifically
catalytic
domain
HDAC2,
likewise
well-known
SAHA
(suberoylanilide
hydroxamic
acid)
TSA
(Trichostatin
A).
In
addition,
treatment
inhibits
activity
nuclear
HDACs
leads
a
slight
increase
HDAC-coding
genes
cells.
Our
findings
collectively
contribute
are
weak
HDACi
facilitate
acetylation
lysine
residues
chromatin,
triggering
an
levels
Aging,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 4, 2024
The
Purinergic
pathway
is
involved
in
a
variety
of
important
physiological
processes
living
organisms,
and
previous
studies
have
shown
that
aberrant
expression
the
may
contribute
to
development
cancers,
including
kidney
renal
clear
cell
carcinoma
(KIRC).
aim
this
study
was
delve
into
KIRC
investigate
its
potential
significance
prognostic
assessment
clinical
treatment.
33
genes
associated
with
were
selected
for
pan-cancer
analysis.
Cluster
analysis,
targeted
drug
sensitivity
analysis
immune
infiltration
applied
explore
mechanism
KIRC.
Using
machine
learning
process,
we
found
combining
Lasso+survivalSVM
algorithm
worked
well
predicting
survival
accuracy
We
used
LASSO
regression
pinpoint
nine
closely
linked
KIRC,
using
them
create
model
ROC
curve
analyzed,
could
effectively
predict
rate
patients
next
5,
7
10
years.
Further
univariate
multivariate
Cox
analyses
revealed
age,
grading,
staging,
risk
scores
significantly
their
identified
as
independent
factors
prognosis.
nomogram
tool
developed
through
can
help
physicians
accurately
assess
patient
prognosis
provide
guidance
developing
treatment
plans.
results
bring
new
ideas
optimizing
therapeutic
approaches
patients.
ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(10), P. 1531 - 1543
Published: Sept. 28, 2023
Gefitinib
is
an
epidermal
growth
factor
receptor
tyrosine
kinase
inhibitor
(EGFR
TKI)
for
treating
advanced
non-small
cell
lung
cancer
(NSCLC).
However,
drug
resistance
seriously
impedes
the
clinical
efficacy
of
gefitinib.
This
study
investigated
repositioning
non-oncology
capable
inhibiting
histone
deacetylases
(HDACs)
to
overcome
gefitinib
resistance.
A
few
candidates
were
identified
using
in
silico
repurposing
tool
"DRUGSURV"
and
tested
HDAC
inhibition.
Flunarizine,
originally
indicated
migraine
prophylaxis
vertigo
treatment,
was
selected
detailed
investigation
NSCLC
lines
harboring
a
range
different
mechanisms
T790M,
KRAS
G12S,
MET
amplification,
or
PTEN
loss).
The
circumvention
by
flunarizine
further
demonstrated
EGFR
TKI
(erlotinib)-refractory
patient-derived
tumor
xenograft
(PDX)
model
vivo.
acetylation
level
cellular
protein
increased
concentration-
time-dependent
manner.
Among
evaluated,
extent
found
be
most
pronounced
T790M-bearing
H1975
cells.
gefitinib-flunarizine
combination
shown
induce
apoptotic
Bim
but
reduce
antiapoptotic
Bcl-2,
which
apparently
circumvented
induction
accompanied
increase
E2F1
interaction
with
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(20), P. 15066 - 15066
Published: Oct. 11, 2023
Ovarian
cancer
is
the
most
lethal
gynecologic
malignancy,
and
metastasis
major
cause
of
death
in
patients
with
ovarian
cancer,
which
regulated
by
coordinated
interplay
genetic
epigenetic
mechanisms.
Histone
deacetylases
(HDACs)
are
enzymes
that
can
catalyze
deacetylation
histone
some
non-histone
proteins
involved
regulation
a
variety
biological
processes
via
gene
transcription
functions
such
as
factors
enzymes.
Aberrant
expressions
HDACs
common
cancer.
Many
studies
have
found
regulating
events
associated
metastasis,
including
cell
migration,
invasion,
epithelial–mesenchymal
transformation.
Herein,
we
provide
brief
overview
dysregulated
expression
In
addition,
discuss
roles
metastasis.
Finally,
development
compounds
target
highlight
their
importance
future
therapy.
Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(6), P. 752 - 752
Published: June 7, 2024
Pancreatic
ductal
adenocarcinoma
(PDAC)
is
the
most
lethal
form
of
pancreatic
cancer
characterized
by
therapy
resistance
and
early
metastasis,
resulting
in
a
low
survival
rate.
Histone
deacetylase
(HDAC)
inhibitors
showed
potential
for
treatment
hematological
malignancies.
In
PDAC,
overexpression
HDAC
2
associated
with
epithelial–mesenchymal
transition
(EMT),
principally
accompanied
downregulation
epithelial
marker
E-cadherin
increased
metastatic
capacity.
The
effector
cytokine
transforming
growth
factor-β
(TGF
β)
known
to
be
major
inducer
EMT
leading
high
invasive
potential.
addition,
6
PDAC
reduced
apoptosis.
Here,
we
have
demonstrated
that
novel
2/6
inhibitor
not
only
significantly
expression
PANC-1
cells
(5.5-fold)
3D
co-culture
spheroids
(2.5-fold)
but
was
also
able
reverse
TGF-β-induced
expression.
Moreover,
our
study
indicates
mediated
re-differentiation
significant
inhibition
tumor
cell
invasion
approximately
60%
compared
control.
particular,
shown
induces
both
apoptosis
(2-fold)
cycle
arrest.
conclusion,
acts
suppressing
via
upregulating
blockade
inducing
arrest
inhibition.
These
results
suggest
might
represent
therapeutic
strategy
tumorigenesis
metastasis.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(15), P. 2713 - 2713
Published: July 30, 2024
The
current
5-year
survival
rate
of
pancreatic
cancer
is
about
12%,
making
it
one
the
deadliest
malignancies.
rapid
metastasis,
acquired
drug
resistance,
and
poor
patient
prognosis
necessitate
better
therapeutic
strategies
for
ductal
adenocarcinoma
(PDAC).
Multiple
studies
show
that
combining
chemotherapeutics
solid
tumors
has
been
successful.
Targeting
two
distinct
emerging
hallmarks,
such
as
non-mutational
epigenetic
changes
by
panobinostat
(Pan)
delayed
cell
cycle
progression
abemaciclib
(Abe),
inhibits
growth.
HDAC
CDK4/6
inhibitors
are
effective
but
prone
to
resistance
failure
single
agents.
Therefore,
we
hypothesized
Abe
Pan
could
synergistically
lethally
affect
PDAC
proliferation.
cell-based
assays,
enzymatic
activity
experiments,
flow
cytometry
experiments
were
performed
determine
effects
Abe,
Pan,
their
combination
on
cells
human
dermal
fibroblasts.
Western
blotting
was
used
expression
cycle,
epigenetic,
apoptosis
markers.
Abe-Pan
exhibited
excellent
efficacy
produced
synergistic
effects,
altering
proteins
alone
in
with
caused
cells.
co-treatment
showed
relative
safety
normal
Our
novel
treatment
shows
induces
apoptosis,
safety,
merits
further
investigation
due
its
potential
PDAC.
American Journal of Reproductive Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
92(4)
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
ABSTRACT
Background
Infertility
is
a
global
reproductive
health
burden.
Assisted
technologies
(ARTs)
have
been
widely
used
to
help
patients
become
pregnant.
Few
embryos
develop
the
blastocyst
stage
with
ARTs,
leading
relatively
low
live
birth
rates.
Protein
modifications
play
crucial
roles
in
nearly
every
aspect
of
cell
biology,
including
processes.
The
aim
this
study
was
explore
characteristics
protein
during
embryonic
development.
Methods
Proteomic
data
from
humans
and
mice
were
acquired
integrated
proteome
resources
(iProX)
ProteomeXchange
(PXD024267)
tandem
mass
tag
(TMT)‐mass
spectrometry
dataset.
Gene
ontology
(GO)
analysis
Kyoto
Encyclopedia
Genes
Genomes
(KEGG)
applied
for
functional
annotation.
Protein–protein
interactions
(PPIs)
modification‐related
genes
revealed
by
STRING
database.
Modified
proteins
mouse
embryogenesis
visualized
through
heatmaps
hierarchically
clustering
using
k‐means.
Results
We
identified
human
embryo
development
characterized
them
heatmaps,
GO
analysis,
KEGG
PPI
network
analysis.
found
that
4‐cell
8‐cell
might
be
demarcation
period
expression
patterns
Using
quantitative
spectrometry,
we
elucidated
methylation,
acetylation,
ubiquitination
events
occur
validate
our
findings
some
extent.
Conclusions
results
suggest
posttranslational
(PTMs)
preimplantation
exhibit
same
trends
as
those
exert
synergistic
fine‐tuned
regulatory
effects
The FASEB Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38(21)
Published: Oct. 30, 2024
Abstract
Uterine
carcinosarcoma
(UCS)
is
a
rare
and
highly
aggressive
gynecological
malignancy
characterized
by
poor
prognosis.
Due
to
its
rarity,
UCS
remains
relatively
unexplored,
specific
treatment
guidelines
are
scarce.
Despite
standard
treatments,
including
surgery,
adjuvant
chemotherapy,
radiotherapy,
has
high
recurrence
rate
overall
The
nature
of
attributed
the
metaplastic
transformation
carcinomatous
elements
into
sarcoma.
This
“biphasic”
neoplasm
features
mixture
epithelial
mesenchymal/tumor
components,
which
partially
share
molecular
signatures
exhibit
typical
epithelial‐to‐mesenchymal
transition
(EMT)
gene
expression
profile.
Recent
scientific
advancements
have
highlighted
pivotal
role
EMT
in
progression
mortality.
review
covers
epidemiology
UCS,
theories
regarding
origin,
current
state
clinical
trials
with
more
emphasis
on
drivers
scope
targeting
these
molecules.
By
shedding
light
mechanisms
supporting
particularly
emphasizing
importance
EMT,
we
aim
provide
comprehensive
understanding
disease
support
development
effective
therapeutic
strategies.
Current Genomics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(3), P. 136 - 145
Published: May 1, 2023
Epigenetic
changes
play
an
important
role
in
the
pathophysiology
of
autoimmune
diseases
such
as
allergic
asthma,
multiple
sclerosis,
lung
diseases,
diabetes,
cystic
fibrosis,
atherosclerosis,
rheumatoid
arthritis,
and
COVID-19.
There
are
three
main
classes
epigenetic
alterations:
post-translational
modifications
histone
proteins,
control
by
non-coding
RNA
DNA
methylation.
Since
can
directly
affect
chromatin
structure
accessibility,
they
regulate
gene
expression
levels.
Abnormal
activity
deacetylases
(HDACs)
have
been
reported
immune
mediated
diseases.
Increased
acetylated
levels
lysine
residues
suggested
to
be
related
overexpression
inflammatory
genes.
This
review
focuses
on
effect
HDAC
non-histone
proteins
Furthermore,
we
discuss
potential
therapeutic
inhibitors
(HDACi)
used
these