Frontiers in Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: May 20, 2024
Circulating
tumor
cells
(CTCs)
have
significant
clinical
value
in
early
detection,
dynamic
monitoring
and
immunotherapy.
CTC
detection
stands
out
as
a
leading
non-invasive
approach
for
diagnostics
therapeutics.
However,
the
high
heterogeneity
of
CTCs
occurrence
epithelial-mesenchymal
transition
(EMT)
during
metastasis
pose
challenges
to
methods
relying
on
EpCAM-positive
enrichment.
To
address
these
limitations,
method
based
negative
enrichment
using
specific
leukocyte
targets
has
been
developed.
In
this
study,
aiming
overcome
low
purity
associated
with
immunomagnetic
beads
targeting
solely
common
antigen
CD45,
we
introduced
CD66b-modified
beads.
CD66b,
target
neutrophils
abundant
residues,
was
chosen
complementary
approach.
The
process
involved
initial
collection
nucleated
from
whole
blood
samples
density
gradient
centrifugation.
Subsequently,
magnetically
labeled
leukocytes
were
removed
by
magnetic
field,
enabling
capture
higher
sensitivity
while
retaining
their
activity.
Finally,
selected
20
patients
various
cancers
validate
effectiveness
strategy,
providing
new
generalized
tool
CTCs.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Feb. 14, 2023
Abstract
Diffuse-type
gastric
cancer
(DGC)
and
intestinal-type
(IGC)
are
the
major
histological
types
of
(GC).
The
molecular
mechanism
underlying
DGC
IGC
differences
poorly
understood.
In
this
research,
we
carry
out
multilevel
proteomic
analyses,
including
proteome,
phospho-proteome,
transcription
factor
(TF)
activity
profiles,
196
cases
covering
in
Chinese
patients.
Integrative
proteogenomic
analysis
reveals
ARIDIA
mutation
associated
with
opposite
prognostic
effects
between
IGC,
via
diverse
influences
on
their
corresponding
proteomes.
Systematical
comparison
consensus
clustering
identify
three
subtypes
respectively,
based
distinct
patterns
cell
cycle,
extracellular
matrix
organization,
immune
response-related
proteins
expression.
TF
activity-based
demonstrate
that
disease
progressions
were
regulated
by
SWI/SNF
NFKB
complexes.
Furthermore,
inferred
infiltration
show
Th1/Th2
ratio
is
an
indicator
for
immunotherapeutic
effectiveness,
which
validated
independent
GC
anti-PD1
therapeutic
patient
group.
Our
analyses
enable
a
more
comprehensive
understanding
can
further
advance
precision
medicine.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(1), P. 315 - 315
Published: Dec. 25, 2023
Idiopathic
pulmonary
fibrosis
(IPF)
is
a
chronic
and
progressive
lung
disease
characterized
by
excessive
deposition
of
fibrotic
connective
tissue
in
the
lungs.
Emerging
evidence
suggests
that
metabolic
alterations,
particularly
glycolysis
reprogramming,
play
crucial
role
pathogenesis
IPF.
Lactate,
once
considered
waste
product,
now
recognized
as
signaling
molecule
involved
various
cellular
processes.
In
context
IPF,
lactate
has
been
shown
to
promote
fibroblast
activation,
myofibroblast
differentiation,
extracellular
matrix
remodeling.
Furthermore,
can
modulate
immune
responses
contribute
pro-inflammatory
microenvironment
observed
addition,
implicated
crosstalk
between
different
cell
types
IPF;
it
influence
cell-cell
communication,
cytokine
production,
activation
profibrotic
pathways.
This
review
aims
summarize
current
research
progress
on
glycolytic
reprogramming
IPF
its
potential
implications
clarify
provide
reference
direction
for
future
research.
conclusion,
elucidating
intricate
interplay
metabolism
processes
may
lead
development
innovative
therapeutic
strategies
Journal of Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: March 10, 2024
Abstract
Background
Idiopathic
Pulmonary
Fibrosis
(IPF)
is
a
type
of
chronic
interstitial
pneumonia,
often
fatal,
with
elusive
causes
and
bleak
prognosis.
Its
treatment
options
are
limited
largely
ineffective.
Early
detection
precise
diagnosis
pivotal
in
managing
the
disease
effectively
enhancing
patient
survival
rates.
Recently,
quest
for
trustworthy
biomarkers
IPF
has
gained
momentum.
Notably,
emerging
studies
indicate
that
circular
RNAs
(circRNAs)
found
exosomes
may
hold
significant
potential
as
valuable
diagnostic
markers.
Methods
In
this
study,
we
initially
explored
expression
profile
circRNAs
sourced
from
blood
patients
healthy
volunteers,
employing
human
circRNA
microarray.
We
then
utilized
RT-qPCR
to
corroborate
dysregulated
identified
by
microarray
during
training
phase.
Next,
displayed
increase
phase
were
selected
further
validation
larger
cohort
encompassing
113
76
volunteers.
Ultimately,
level
function
hsa_circ_0044226
substantiated
through
series
vivo
vitro
experiments.
Results
Utilizing
microarray,
11
derived
control
Subsequent
analysis
revealed
increases
three
(hsa_circ_0044226,
hsa_circ_0004099,
hsa_circ_0008898)
within
patients.
was
markedly
elevated
experiencing
acute
exacerbation
(AE-IPF)
compared
those
stable
(S-IPF).
Additionally,
an
upregulation
observed
bleomycin-induced
mouse
model.
Conclusion
The
levels
hsa_circ_0044226,
hsa_circ_0008898
plasma
introduce
new
paradigm
progression
IPF.
Cell Reports Methods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(4), P. 100757 - 100757
Published: April 1, 2024
Cross-disease
genome-wide
association
studies
(GWASs)
unveil
pleiotropic
loci,
mostly
situated
within
the
non-coding
genome,
each
of
which
exerts
effects
across
multiple
diseases.
However,
challenge
"W-H-W"
(namely,
whether,
how,
and
in
specific
diseases
pleiotropy
can
inform
clinical
therapeutics)
calls
for
effective
integrative
approaches
tools.
We
here
introduce
a
pleiotropy-driven
approach
specifically
designed
therapeutic
target
prioritization
evaluation
from
cross-disease
GWAS
summary
data,
with
its
validity
demonstrated
through
applications
to
two
systems
disorders
(neuropsychiatric
inflammatory).
illustrate
improved
performance
recovering
proof-of-concept
targets.
Importantly,
it
identifies
where
informs
therapeutics.
Furthermore,
we
versatility
accomplishing
advanced
tasks,
including
pathway
crosstalk
identification
downstream
crosstalk-based
analyses.
To
conclude,
our
integrated
solution
helps
bridge
gap
between
therapeutics
discovery.
Cell Discovery,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Abstract
Ampullary
adenocarcinoma
(AMPAC)
is
a
rare
and
heterogeneous
malignancy.
Here
we
performed
comprehensive
proteogenomic
analysis
of
198
samples
from
Chinese
AMPAC
patients
duodenum
patients.
Genomic
data
illustrate
that
4q
loss
causes
fatty
acid
accumulation
cell
proliferation.
Proteomic
has
revealed
three
distinct
clusters
(C-FAM,
C-AD,
C-CC),
among
which
the
most
aggressive
cluster,
associated
with
poorest
prognosis
characterized
by
focal
adhesion.
Immune
clustering
identifies
immune
reveals
cluster
M1
(macrophage
infiltration
cluster)
M3
(DC
cluster),
exhibit
higher
score
compared
to
M2
(CD4
+
T-cell
are
poor
due
potential
secretion
IL-6
tumor
cells
its
consequential
influence.
This
study
provides
for
seeking
better
understanding
treatment
AMPAC.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
Acute
pancreatitis
(AP)
is
a
severe
gastrointestinal
condition
with
an
increasing
incidence
of
hyperlipidemic
etiology.
The
investigation
employed
two-sample,
bidirectional
Mendelian
randomization
method
to
investigate
potential
causal
relationship
between
lipidome
profiles,
inflammatory
mediators,
and
AP.
Exploration
genetic
variants
across
the
genome
in
study
population
10,630
AP
cases
844,679
non-AP
individuals
revealed
multiple
entities
significantly
associated
risk.
identified
23
lipid
species
unidirectional
effects
on
after
accounting
for
heterogeneity,
pleiotropy,
reverse
causation.
Additionally,
five
factors
(CD5,
IL-13,
MMP-1,
STAMBP,
TNFRSF9)
showed
significant
Further
analysis
elucidated
intricate
interplay
specific
mediators
influencing
incidence.
Notably,
Sterol
ester
(27:1/20:4)
several
phosphatidylcholine
species,
including
PC
(17:0_20:4),
(18:0_20:4),
(18:0_20:5),
(O-18:2_20:4),
were
negatively
This
protective
effect
was
partially
mediated
through
decreased
levels
markers,
particularly
STAMBP
MMP-1.
found
that
these
phosphatidylcholines
sterol
esters
reduced
pro-inflammatory
factors,
thereby
potentially
mitigating
Conversely,
Phosphatidylinositol
(16:0_18:1)
demonstrated
positive
association
detrimental
by
increased
MMP-1
suggesting
mechanism.
provides
evidence
this
phosphatidylinositol
may
exacerbate
risk
promoting
pathways.
These
findings
elucidate
complex
metabolites,
inflammation,
pathogenesis,
informing
novel
therapeutic
strategies.
highlights
utility
uncovering
It
underscores
requirement
further
into
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
lipid-mediated
inflammation
AP,
roles
modulating
responses.
studies
are
warranted
confirm
our
observations
laboratory
models
assess
their
translational
value
developing
preventive