bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 10, 2024
Abstract
Peroxisome
Biogenesis
Disorders-Zellweger
Spectrum
(PBD-ZSD)
are
a
heterogenous
group
of
autosomal
recessive
disorders
caused
by
defects
in
PEX
genes
whose
proteins
required
for
peroxisome
assembly
and
function.
Peroxisomes
ubiquitous
organelles
that
play
critical
role
complex
lipid
metabolism.
Dysfunctional
peroxisomes
ZSD
cause
multisystem
effects,
with
progressive
retinal
degeneration
(RD)
leading
to
childhood
blindness
being
one
the
most
frequent
clinical
findings.
Despite
progress
understanding
normal
cellular
functions,
much
remains
unknown
about
how
their
deficiency
causes
RD,
there
is
no
treatment.
To
study
RD
pathophysiology
this
disease,
we
used
knock-in
PEX1-p.GlyG844Asp
(G844D)
mouse
model
milder
ZSD,
which
represents
common
human
PEX1-p.Gly843Asp
allele.
We
previously
reported
diminished
function,
functional
vision,
neural
retina
structural
model.
Beyond
retina,
pigment
epithelium
(RPE)
have
been
patients
murine
models
single
enzyme
deficiency,
suggesting
RPE
may
contribute
overall
progression
disease.
Here,
investigate
phenotype
our
PEX1-G844D
model,
observing
morphological,
inflammatory,
changes
at
1,
3,
6
months
age.
report
cell
appears
3
age
worsens
time,
starts
dorsal
pole,
accompanied
subretinal
inflammatory
infiltration.
match
these
events
remodelling
using
imaging
mass
spectrometry
allowed
regional
analysis
specific
layer.
identified
47
alterations
precede
changes,
10
localized
pole.
32
persist
months,
signature
14
new
occur
concurrent
histological
changes.
Changes
peroxisome-dependent
lipids
detected
liquid
chromatography
tandem
(reduced
docosahexanoic
acid
increased
very
long
chain
lysophosphatidylcholines)
exacerbated
over
time.
This
first
characterization
any
animal
situ
peroxisome-deficient
tissue.
Our
findings
reveal
candidate
drivers
could
be
targeted
alleviate
as
well
biomarkers
evaluate
retinopathy
response
therapy.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 147 - 147
Published: Jan. 20, 2025
Peroxisomes
are
ubiquitous,
dynamic,
oxidative
organelles
with
key
functions
in
cellular
lipid
metabolism
and
redox
homeostasis.
They
have
been
linked
to
healthy
ageing,
neurodegeneration,
cancer,
the
combat
of
pathogens
viruses,
infection
immune
responses.
Their
biogenesis
relies
on
several
peroxins
(encoded
by
PEX
genes),
which
mediate
matrix
protein
import,
membrane
assembly,
peroxisome
multiplication.
Defects
or
peroxisomal
enzymes
can
result
severe
disorders,
including
developmental
neurological
abnormalities.
The
drive
understand
role
peroxisomes
human
health
disease,
as
well
their
tissues
organs
during
development,
has
led
establishment
vertebrate
models.
zebrafish
(Danio
rerio)
become
an
attractive
model
organism
investigate
functions.
Here,
we
provide
overview
visualisation
zebrafish,
metabolic
inventory
comparison
peroxisomes.
We
then
present
models
established
disorders.
These
include
for
disorders/Zellweger
Spectrum
single
enzyme
deficiencies,
particularly
adrenoleukodystrophy
fatty
acid
beta-oxidation
Finally,
highlight
deficiencies
dually
targeted
peroxisomal/mitochondrial
proteins.
Advantages
investigation
development
approaches
application
drug
screening
discussed.
Journal of Lipid Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 100771 - 100771
Published: March 1, 2025
Zellweger
Spectrum
Disorder
(ZSD)
is
caused
by
defects
in
PEX
genes,
whose
proteins
are
required
for
peroxisome
assembly
and
function.
Peroxisome
dysfunction
ZSD
causes
multisystem
effects,
with
progressive
retinal
degeneration
(RD)
among
the
most
frequent
clinical
findings.
However,
much
remains
unknown
about
how
deficiency
RD.
To
study
RD
pathophysiology
ZSD,
we
used
PEX1-p.Gly844Asp
(G844D)
mouse
model,
which
represents
common
human
PEX1-p.Gly843Asp
allele.
We
previously
reported
diminished
function,
functional
vision,
neural
retina
structural
this
model.
Here,
investigate
pigment
epithelium
(RPE)
phenotype,
examining
morphological,
inflammatory,
lipid
changes
at
1,
3,
6
months
of
age.
report
that
RPE
cells
exhibit
evident
3
worsens
time,
starts
dorsal
pole,
accompanied
subretinal
inflammatory
cell
infiltration.
match
these
events
imaging
mass
spectrometry
regional
analysis
lipids
RPE.
identified
47
alterations
preceding
changes,
9
localize
to
pole.
29
persist
months,
remodeling
pole
signature.
13
new
occur
concurrent
histological
changes.
Abnormalities
peroxisome-dependent
detected
LC/MS/MS
exacerbated
over
time.
This
first
characterization
a
situ
peroxisome-deficient
tissue.
Our
findings
uncover
potential
drivers
progression
identify
candidate
biomarkers
retinopathy
response
therapy.
Luminescence,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
40(3)
Published: March 1, 2025
A
simple
methoxyquinoline-based
ratiometric
fluorescent
probe
was
synthesized
for
detecting
hydrogen
peroxide
(H2O2).
After
the
reacted
with
H2O2,
6-methoxyquinoline
fluorescence
dye
released,
and
intensity
increased
at
366
nm
decreased
450
nm.
And
ratio
of
is
linearly
related
to
concentration
H2O2
in
range
0-100
μM;
it
shows
a
good
signal.
In
addition,
has
characteristics
such
as
rapid
response
speed
high
sensitivity
selectivity.
This
low
biotoxicity
excellent
cell
membrane
permeability
further
used
image
HeLa
cells
zebrafish.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: July 11, 2024
Excessive
buildup
of
highly
reactive
molecules
can
occur
due
to
the
generation
and
dysregulation
oxygen
species
(ROS)
their
associated
signaling
pathways.
ROS
have
a
dual
function
in
cancer
development,
either
leading
DNA
mutations
that
promote
growth
dissemination
cells,
or
triggering
death
cells.
Cancer
cells
strategically
balance
fate
by
modulating
levels,
activating
pro-cancer
pathways,
suppressing
antioxidant
defenses.
Consequently,
targeting
has
emerged
as
promising
strategy
therapy.
Shikonin
its
derivatives,
along
with
related
drug
carriers,
impact
several
pathways
components
involved
oxidative
stress
induce
processes
such
apoptosis,
necroptosis,
cell
cycle
arrest,
autophagy,
well
modulation
ferroptosis.
Moreover,
they
increase
responsiveness
drug-resistant
chemotherapy
drugs,
based
on
specific
characteristics
ROS,
kind
stage
cancer.
This
research
explores
anti-cancer
impacts
summarize
mechanisms
achievements
shikonin-targeted
effects
provide
suggestions
for
designing
further
anti-tumor
experiments
undertaking
experimental
practical
research.