Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 3, 2024
Cancer
metastasis
remains
a
critical
factor
contributing
to
the
current
limitations
in
cancer
treatment.
Photothermal
immunotherapy
has
emerged
as
safe
and
potent
therapeutic
approach,
demonstrating
capability
suppress
tumor
growth
metastasis.
While
researchers
have
extensively
investigated
various
structural
modifications
enhance
photothermal
conversion
performance,
influence
of
molecular
configuration
received
comparatively
limited
attention.
In
this
study,
we
synthesized
two
isomers,
CZTBT
LVTBT,
which
possessed
distinct
configurations.
characterized
by
flatter
configuration,
exhibited
an
extended
absorption
wavelength
higher
molar
extinction
coefficient.
Its
excited
state
facilitated
stronger
rotation
for
non-radiative
transitions,
leading
high
efficiency
(PCE)
36.3
%.
When
combined
with
R848,
LVTBT@R848
nanoparticles
(NPs)-mediated
functioned
situ
vaccine,
promoting
maturation
dendritic
cells
(DCs),
T
cell
infiltration,
differentiation
natural
killer
(NK)
memory
cells,
thereby
activating
strong
immune
response.
Consequently,
it
significantly
inhibited
both
primary
distant
tumors,
while
also
limiting
lung
summary,
study
proposed
configuration-mediated
transition
strategy
efficient
immunotherapy,
advancing
frontiers
organic
agents
(OPTAs)
design
synthesis.
Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
388(6742)
Published: April 4, 2025
Exogenous
messenger
RNAs
(mRNAs)
require
cellular
machinery
for
delivery
and
translation
but
also
encounter
inhibitory
factors.
To
investigate
their
regulation,
we
performed
genome-wide
CRISPR
screens
with
in
vitro–transcribed
mRNAs
lipid
nanoparticles
(LNPs).
Heparan
sulfate
proteoglycans
(HSPGs)
vacuolar
adenosine
triphosphatase
(V-ATPase)
were
identified
as
mediators
of
LNP
uptake
endosomal
escape,
respectively.
TRIM25—an
RNA
binding
E3
ubiquitin
ligase—emerged
a
key
suppressor
inducing
turnover
both
linear
circular
mRNAs.
The
endoribonucleases
N4BP1
KHNYN,
along
the
antiviral
protein
ZAP,
act
redundantly
TRIM25-dependent
surveillance.
TRIM25
specifically
targets
delivered
by
endosomes,
its
affinity
increases
at
acidic
pH,
suggesting
activation
protons
released
from
ruptured
endosomes.
N
1
-methylpseudouridine
modification
reduces
TRIM25’s
binding,
helping
evade
suppressive
effect.
This
study
comprehensively
maps
pathways
regulating
LNP-mRNAs,
offering
insights
into
immunity
therapeutics.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43(9), P. 114678 - 114678
Published: Aug. 27, 2024
Viruses
pose
a
significant
threat
to
cellular
organisms.Innate
antiviral
immunity
encompasses
both
RNA-and
protein-based
mechanisms
designed
sense
and
respond
infections,
fundamental
aspect
present
in
all
living
organisms.A
potent
RNA-based
mechanism
is
RNA
interference,
where
small
RNA-programmed
nucleases
target
viral
RNAs.Protein-based
often
rely
on
the
induction
of
transcriptional
responses
triggered
by
recognition
infections
through
innate
immune
receptors.These
involve
upregulation
genes
aimed
at
countering
infections.In
this
review,
we
delve
into
recent
advances
understanding
diversification
animals.An
evolutionary
perspective
gains
losses
diverse
animals
coupled
mechanistic
studies
model
organisms
such
as
fruit
fly
Drosophila
melanogaster
essential
provide
deep
that
can
be
translated
new
strategies
treatment
diseases.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 25, 2024
Abstract
Recognition
of
RNA
fragments
by
Toll-like
receptors
(TLR)
7
and
8
is
a
key
contributor
to
the
initiation
protective
innate
immune
response
against
pathogens.
A
long-standing
enigma
how
degradation
products
host
RNAs,
generated
daily
phagocytic
clearance
billions
apoptotic
cells,
fail
activate
TLR7
TLR8
signalling
1
.
Here,
we
report
that
select
2’-O-methyl
(2’-Ome)
guanosine
as
short
3
bases,
including
those
derived
from
host-RNAs,
are
potent
antagonists
reduce
sensing
in
vivo
Mechanistically,
antagonistic
directed
towards
distinct
binding
site
on
these
proteins
5’-end
2’-Ome
guanosine.
Our
results
indicate
host-RNAs
evade
detection
TLR7/8
due
pool
abundant
ribosomal
2’-Ome-modified
naturally
antagonize
avoid
auto-immunity.
Crucially,
rare
mutations
located
at
this
decrease
inhibitory
activity
lead
auto-immunity
patients.
findings
also
establish
chemically
synthesised
3-base
oligonucleotides
can
harness
anti-inflammatory
natural
checkpoint
for
therapeutic
targeting
TLR7-driven
diseases.
One
Sentence
Summary
Short
2’-O-Methyl
Cell Communication and Signaling,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Nov. 26, 2024
miR-574-5p
is
an
unusual
microRNA
(miRNA)
that
often
upregulated
or
downregulated
following
exposure
to
irradiation
toxic
chemicals;
bacterial,
parasitic
viral
infection;
and
a
variety
of
other
disease
conditions.
Canonically,
epigenetically
regulates
the
expression
many
messenger
RNAs
(mRNAs)
through
miRNA-mediated
posttranscriptional
regulation,
thereby
affecting
cellular
physiology
pathophysiology
contributing
pathogenesis
progression
diseases.
However,
recent
studies
have
established
in
addition
serving
as
fine-tuning
repressor
gene
expression,
also
stimulates
endogenous
ligand
for
Toll-like
receptor-8/7
(TLR8/7).
Indeed,
binding
TLR8/7
triggers
TLR
signaling
pathway,
leading
induction
interferons,
inflammatory
cytokines
autoimmune
signaling.
These
findings
suggest
not
only
important
epigenetic
regulator
but
immune
responses.
Abnormal
miR-574-5p-TLR8/7
has
been
shown
be
tightly
associated
with
inflammation-related
cancers
number
disorders.
can
serve
potential
biomarker
Most
importantly,
promising
therapeutic
target
treatment
prevention
human
disorders,
especially
infectious
diseases,
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 3, 2024
Abstract
Cancer
metastasis
remains
a
critical
factor
contributing
to
the
current
limitations
in
cancer
treatment.
Photothermal
immunotherapy
has
emerged
as
safe
and
potent
therapeutic
approach,
demonstrating
capability
suppress
tumor
growth
metastasis.
While
researchers
have
extensively
investigated
various
structural
modifications
enhance
photothermal
conversion
performance,
influence
of
molecular
configuration
received
comparatively
limited
attention.
In
this
study,
we
synthesized
two
isomers,
CZTBT
LVTBT,
which
possessed
distinct
configurations.
characterized
by
flatter
configuration,
exhibited
an
extended
absorption
wavelength
higher
molar
extinction
coefficient.
Its
excited
state
facilitated
stronger
rotation
for
non‐radiative
transitions,
leading
high
efficiency
(PCE)
36.3
%.
When
combined
with
R848,
LVTBT@R848
nanoparticles
(NPs)‐mediated
functioned
situ
vaccine,
promoting
maturation
dendritic
cells
(DCs),
T
cell
infiltration,
differentiation
natural
killer
(NK)
memory
cells,
thereby
activating
strong
immune
response.
Consequently,
it
significantly
inhibited
both
primary
distant
tumors,
while
also
limiting
lung
summary,
study
proposed
configuration‐mediated
transition
strategy
efficient
immunotherapy,
advancing
frontiers
organic
agents
(OPTAs)
design
synthesis.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 3, 2024
Cancer
metastasis
remains
a
critical
factor
contributing
to
the
current
limitations
in
cancer
treatment.
Photothermal
immunotherapy
has
emerged
as
safe
and
potent
therapeutic
approach,
demonstrating
capability
suppress
tumor
growth
metastasis.
While
researchers
have
extensively
investigated
various
structural
modifications
enhance
photothermal
conversion
performance,
influence
of
molecular
configuration
received
comparatively
limited
attention.
In
this
study,
we
synthesized
two
isomers,
CZTBT
LVTBT,
which
possessed
distinct
configurations.
characterized
by
flatter
configuration,
exhibited
an
extended
absorption
wavelength
higher
molar
extinction
coefficient.
Its
excited
state
facilitated
stronger
rotation
for
non-radiative
transitions,
leading
high
efficiency
(PCE)
36.3
%.
When
combined
with
R848,
LVTBT@R848
nanoparticles
(NPs)-mediated
functioned
situ
vaccine,
promoting
maturation
dendritic
cells
(DCs),
T
cell
infiltration,
differentiation
natural
killer
(NK)
memory
cells,
thereby
activating
strong
immune
response.
Consequently,
it
significantly
inhibited
both
primary
distant
tumors,
while
also
limiting
lung
summary,
study
proposed
configuration-mediated
transition
strategy
efficient
immunotherapy,
advancing
frontiers
organic
agents
(OPTAs)
design
synthesis.