Post-translational
modifications
(PTMs)
of
α-synuclein
(α-syn)
such
as
acetylation
and
phosphorylation
play
important
yet
distinct
roles
in
regulating
α-syn
conformation,
membrane
binding,
amyloid
aggregation.
However,
how
PTMs
regulate
function
presynaptic
terminals
remains
unclear.
Previously,
we
reported
that
clusters
synaptic
vesicles
(SV)
1
,
neutral
phospholipid
lysophosphatidylcholine
(LPC)
can
mediate
this
clustering
2
.
Here,
based
on
our
previous
findings,
further
demonstrate
N-terminal
acetylation,
which
occurs
under
physiological
conditions
is
irreversible
mammalian
cells,
significantly
enhances
the
functional
activity
SVs.
Mechanistic
studies
reveal
enhancement
caused
by
N-acetylation-promoted
insertion
α-syn’s
N-terminus
increased
intermolecular
interactions
LPC-containing
membrane.
Our
work
demonstrates
N-acetylation
fine-tunes
α-syn–LPC
interaction
for
mediating
SV
clustering.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 394 - 394
Published: Feb. 25, 2024
Glycoproteomics
has
accelerated
in
recent
decades
owing
to
numerous
innovations
the
analytical
workflow.
In
particular,
new
mass
spectrometry
strategies
have
contributed
inroads
O-glycoproteomics,
a
field
that
lags
behind
N-glycoproteomics
due
several
unique
challenges
associated
with
complexity
of
O-glycosylation.
This
review
will
focus
on
progress
sample
preparation,
enrichment
strategies,
and
MS/MS
techniques
for
identification
characterization
O-glycoproteins.
MedComm,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(10)
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
Abstract
Glycoproteins,
representing
a
significant
proportion
of
posttranslational
products,
play
pivotal
roles
in
various
biological
processes,
such
as
signal
transduction
and
immune
response.
Abnormal
glycosylation
may
lead
to
structural
functional
changes
glycoprotein,
which
is
closely
related
the
occurrence
development
diseases.
Consequently,
exploring
protein
can
shed
light
on
mechanisms
behind
disease
manifestation
pave
way
for
innovative
diagnostic
therapeutic
strategies.
Nonetheless,
study
clinical
glycoproteomics
fraught
with
challenges
due
low
abundance
intricate
structures
glycosylation.
Recent
advancements
mass
spectrometry‐based
have
improved
our
ability
identify
abnormal
glycoproteins
samples.
In
this
review,
we
aim
provide
comprehensive
overview
foundational
principles
recent
glycoproteomic
methodologies
applications.
Furthermore,
discussed
typical
characteristics,
underlying
functions,
diseases,
brain
cardiovascular
cancers,
kidney
metabolic
Additionally,
highlighted
potential
avenues
future
glycoproteomics.
These
insights
provided
review
will
enhance
comprehension
methods
diseases
promote
elucidation
pathogenesis
discovery
novel
biomarkers
targets.
Previously,
we
reported
that
α-synuclein
(α-syn)
clusters
synaptic
vesicles
(SV)
Diao
et
al.,
2013,
and
neutral
phospholipid
lysophosphatidylcholine
(LPC)
can
mediate
this
clustering
Lai
2023.
Meanwhile,
post-translational
modifications
(PTMs)
of
α-syn
such
as
acetylation
phosphorylation
play
important
yet
distinct
roles
in
regulating
conformation,
membrane
binding,
amyloid
aggregation.
However,
how
PTMs
regulate
function
presynaptic
terminals
remains
unclear.
Here,
based
on
our
previous
findings,
further
demonstrate
N-terminal
acetylation,
which
occurs
under
physiological
conditions
is
irreversible
mammalian
cells,
significantly
enhances
the
functional
activity
SVs.
Mechanistic
studies
reveal
enhancement
caused
by
N-acetylation-promoted
insertion
α-syn’s
N-terminus
increased
intermolecular
interactions
LPC-containing
membrane.
N-acetylation
work
shown
to
fine-tune
interaction
between
LPC,
mediating
role
vesicle
clustering.
Fundamental Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 1, 2024
The
intracellular
O-linked
N-acetylglucosamine
(O-GlcNAc)
glycosylation
mediates
many
signal
transduction
events
and
regulates
tumorigenesis.
Previously
the
RNA
N6-methyladenosine
(m6A)
reader,
YTH
(YT521-B
homology)
domain
2
(YTHDF2),
has
been
shown
to
be
O-GlcNAcylated
on
Ser-263
during
Hepatitis
B
virus
(HBV)
infection
promote
HBV-related
hepatocellular
carcinoma.
Herein
we
mapped
YTHDF2
O-GlcNAcylation
at
Thr-49
via
electron-transfer
dissociation
mass
spectrometry
under
unperturbed
conditions.
We
show
that
antagonizes
Extracellular-signal
regulated
kinase
(ERK)-dependent
phosphorylation
Ser-39
promotes
degradation.
downstream
signaling
pathway
of
in
lung
carcinoma
is
thus
upregulated,
which
leads
downregulation
c-Myc.
further
used
mouse
xenograft
models
YTHDF2-T49A
mutants
increased
cancer
size.
Our
work
reveals
a
key
role
tumorigenesis
suggests
exerts
distinct
functions
different
biological
stress.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(10), P. 2299 - 2299
Published: May 14, 2024
As
a
development
of
our
research
on
biocompatible
glycoconjugate
probes
and
specifically
multi-chromophoric
systems,
herein,
we
report
the
synthesis
early
bactericidal
tests
two
luminescent
glycoconjugates
whose
basic
structure
is
characterized
by
boron
dipyrromethene
difluoride
(BODIPY)
moieties
three
galactoside
rings
mounted
an
oligophenylene
ethynylene
(OPE)
skeleton.
BODIPY
fluorophores
have
found
widespread
application
in
many
branches
biology
last
few
decades.
In
particular,
molecular
platforms
showing
different
groups
unique
photophysical
behavior
useful
fluorescence
imaging.
Construction
complex
architecture
new
accomplished
through
convergent
route
that
exploits
series
copper-free
Heck-Cassar-Sonogashira
cross-couplings.
The
great
emergency
due
to
proliferation
bacterial
infections,
conjunction
with
growing
antibiotic
resistance,
requires
production
multifunctional
drugs
efficient
methods
for
their
targeted
delivery
control
bacteria-associated
diseases.
Preliminary
studies
properties
as
antibacterial
agents
against
representatives
Gram-negative
(
Previously,
we
reported
that
α-synuclein
(α-syn)
clusters
synaptic
vesicles
(SV)
Diao
et
al.,
2013,
and
neutral
phospholipid
lysophosphatidylcholine
(LPC)
can
mediate
this
clustering
Lai
2023.
Meanwhile,
post-translational
modifications
(PTMs)
of
α-syn
such
as
acetylation
phosphorylation
play
important
yet
distinct
roles
in
regulating
conformation,
membrane
binding,
amyloid
aggregation.
However,
how
PTMs
regulate
function
presynaptic
terminals
remains
unclear.
Here,
based
on
our
previous
findings,
further
demonstrate
N-terminal
acetylation,
which
occurs
under
physiological
conditions
is
irreversible
mammalian
cells,
significantly
enhances
the
functional
activity
SVs.
Mechanistic
studies
reveal
enhancement
caused
by
N-acetylation-promoted
insertion
α-syn’s
N-terminus
increased
intermolecular
interactions
LPC-containing
membrane.
N-acetylation
work
shown
to
fine-tune
interaction
between
LPC,
mediating
role
vesicle
clustering.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 10, 2023
SUMMARY
The
intracellular
O-linked
N-acetylglucosamine
(O-GlcNAc)
glycosylation
mediates
many
signal
transduction
events
and
regulates
tumorigenesis.
Previously
the
RNA
N6-methyladenosine
(m
6
A)
reader,
YTH
(YT521-B
homology)
domain
2
(YTHDF2),
has
been
shown
to
be
O-GlcNAcylated
on
Ser-263
during
Hepatitis
B
virus
(HBV)
infection
promote
HBV-related
hepatocellular
carcinoma.
Herein
we
mapped
YTHDF2
O-GlcNAcylation
at
Thr-49
via
electron-transfer
dissociation
mass
spectrometry
under
unperturbed
conditions.
We
show
that
antagonizes
Extracellular-signal
regulated
kinase
(ERK)-dependent
phosphorylation
Ser-39
promotes
degradation.
downstream
signaling
pathway
of
in
lung
carcinoma
are
thus
upregulated,
which
leads
downregulation
c-Myc.
further
used
mouse
xenograft
models
YTHDF2-T49A
mutants
increased
cancer
size.
Our
work
reveals
a
key
role
tumorigenesis
suggests
exerts
distinct
functions
different
biological
stress.
Chemical & Biomedical Imaging,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2(2), P. 135 - 146
Published: Nov. 29, 2023
Lipid
rafts
(LRs)
are
relatively
well-ordered
functional
microdomains
in
cell
membranes
and
play
an
irreplaceable
role
physiological
processes
as
a
transduction
platform
for
multiple
signaling
pathways.
Due
to
their
small
size
high
spatiotemporal
dynamics,
it
is
difficult
perform
lipid
raft-localized
biomolecule
imaging
on
the
surface
of
living
cells.
Here,
we
report
DNA
nanotechnology-based
reversible
manipulation
localized
analysis
rafts,
which
consists
two
modules:
“patching
coding
probe
pair”
“fishing
probe”.
The
pair
generated
by
modifying
different
sets
connectable
structures
raft-specific
protein.
After
recognizing
probes
close
proximity
linked
ligase
reaction
form
raft
identity
(LR-ID)
code.
LR-ID
strand
patches
stabilizes
structure.
Interestingly,
formed
can
be
depatched
restriction
endonucleases,
providing
first
structure
We
also
designed
probe”
with
hairpin
using
aptamer
that
specifically
bind
target.
cascade
input
signals
“LR-ID”
“target
protein”
generate
“off–on”
fluorescence
switch,
allowing
dynamic
monitoring
target
proteins
rafts.
By
encoding
arbitrary
targets
(in
case
glycans)
have
created
universal
platform.
This
work
provides
integrated
analytical
manipulative
reveal
associated
pathways
at
molecular
level.