Cell Death and Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(7)
Published: July 9, 2024
Abstract
Z-DNA
binding
protein
1
(ZBP1)
is
a
crucial
player
in
the
intracellular
recognition
of
Z-form
nucleic
acids
(Z-NAs)
through
its
Zαβ
domain,
initiating
downstream
interactions
with
RIPK1
and
RIPK3
via
RHIM
domains.
This
engagement
leads
to
assembly
PANoptosomes,
ultimately
inducing
programmed
cell
death
curb
pathogen
dissemination.
How
domain
cooperate
trigger
Z-NAs
signal
transduction
remains
unclear.
Here,
we
show
that
ZBP1
condensate
formation
facilitates
antiviral
transduction.
The
dimerizes
concentration-dependent
manner,
forming
characteristic
condensates
solutions
evidenced
by
DLS
SAXS
methods.
exhibits
preference
for
10-bp
length
CG
(10CG)
DNA
Z-RNA
ligand,
which
turn
enhanced
dimerization,
expediting
droplet
vitro
amyloid-like
puncta
cells.
Subsequent
investigations
reveal
could
form
liquid-liquid
phase
separation
property
upon
HSV
IAV
infections,
while
full-length
forms
or
without
infections.
Furthermore,
domains
typical
amyloidal
fibril
characterizations
cross-polymerize
depending
on
core
motif
206
IQIG
209
,
mutated
impede
necroptosis
immunity
HT-29
Thus,
viral
activation
synergic
action
different
domains,
revealing
elaborated
mechanism
innate
immunity.
European Journal of Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
53(11)
Published: Feb. 13, 2023
Regulated
cell
death
(RCD)
triggered
by
innate
immune
activation
is
an
important
strategy
for
host
survival
during
pathogen
invasion
and
perturbations
of
cellular
homeostasis.
There
are
two
main
categories
RCD,
including
nonlytic
lytic
pathways.
Apoptosis
the
most
well-characterized
inflammatory
pyroptosis
necroptosis
pathways
among
best
known
forms.
While
these
were
historically
viewed
as
independent
RCD
pathways,
extensive
evidence
cross-talk
their
molecular
components
created
a
knowledge
gap
in
our
mechanistic
understanding
pathway
components,
which
led
to
identification
PANoptosis.
PANoptosis
unique
that
regulated
PANoptosome
complexes
upon
sensing
pathogens,
pathogen-associated
patterns
(PAMPs),
damage-associated
(DAMPs)
or
cytokines
produced
downstream.
Cytosolic
sensors
regulators,
such
ZBP1,
AIM2
RIPK1,
promote
assembly
PANoptosomes
drive
In
this
review,
we
discuss
highlight
mechanisms
assembly,
regulation
identified
date.
We
also
how
mutations
linked
diseases.
Given
impact
specifically,
across
disease
spectrum,
improved
will
be
critical
identifying
new
therapeutic
targets
strategies.
Experimental & Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
55(8), P. 1632 - 1643
Published: Aug. 23, 2023
Pyroptosis,
apoptosis,
necroptosis,
and
ferroptosis,
which
are
the
most
well-studied
regulated
cell
death
(RCD)
pathways,
contribute
to
clearance
of
infected
or
potentially
neoplastic
cells,
highlighting
their
importance
in
homeostasis,
host
defense
against
pathogens,
cancer,
a
wide
range
other
pathologies.
Although
these
four
RCD
pathways
employ
distinct
molecular
cellular
processes,
emerging
genetic
biochemical
studies
have
suggested
remarkable
flexibility
crosstalk
among
them.
The
pyroptosis,
apoptosis
necroptosis
is
more
evident
responses
infection,
has
led
conceptualization
PANoptosis.
In
this
review,
we
provide
brief
overview
mechanisms
ferroptosis
maintaining
homeostasis.
We
discuss
intricate
current
evidence
supporting
PANoptosis,
focusing
on
infectious
diseases
cancer.
Understanding
fundamental
processes
various
crucial
inform
development
new
therapeutics
many
diseases,
including
sterile
inflammation,
Cancer Gene Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
31(7), P. 970 - 983
Published: March 29, 2024
Abstract
This
comprehensive
review
explores
the
intricate
mechanisms
of
PANoptosis
and
its
implications
in
cancer.
PANoptosis,
a
convergence
apoptosis,
pyroptosis,
necroptosis,
plays
crucial
role
cell
death
immune
response
regulation.
The
study
delves
into
molecular
pathways
each
mechanism
their
crosstalk
within
emphasizing
shared
components
like
caspases
PANoptosome
complex.
It
highlights
significant
various
cancers,
including
respiratory,
digestive,
genitourinary,
gliomas,
breast
showing
impact
on
tumorigenesis
patient
survival
rates.
We
further
discuss
interwoven
relationship
between
tumor
microenvironment
(TME),
illustrating
how
influences
behavior
progression.
underscores
dynamic
interplay
tumors
microenvironments,
focusing
roles
different
cells
interactions
with
cancer
cells.
Moreover,
presents
new
breakthroughs
therapy,
potential
targeting
to
enhance
anti-tumor
immunity.
outlines
strategies
manipulate
for
therapeutic
purposes,
such
as
key
signaling
molecules
caspases,
NLRP3,
RIPK1,
RIPK3.
novel
treatments
immunogenic
PANoptosis-initiated
therapies
nanoparticle-based
is
also
explored.
Cell Death Discovery,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: April 29, 2024
Abstract
Receptor-interacting
protein
kinase
3
(RIPK3),
a
member
of
the
receptor-interacting
(RIPK)
family
with
serine/threonine
activity,
interacts
RIPK1
to
generate
necrosomes,
which
trigger
caspase-independent
programmed
necrosis.
As
vital
component
RIPK3
plays
an
indispensable
role
in
necroptosis,
is
crucial
for
human
life
and
health.
In
addition,
participates
pathological
process
several
infections,
aseptic
inflammatory
diseases,
tumors
(including
tumor-promoting
-suppressive
activities)
by
regulating
autophagy,
cell
proliferation,
metabolism
production
chemokines/cytokines.
This
review
summarizes
recent
research
progress
regulators
signaling
pathway
discusses
potential
RIPK3/necroptosis
aetiopathogenesis
various
diseases.
An
in-depth
understanding
mechanisms
functions
may
facilitate
development
novel
therapeutic
strategies.
Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
Abstract
Idiopathic
Pulmonary
Fibrosis
(IPF)
is
a
severe,
rapidly
advancing
disease
that
drastically
diminishes
life
expectancy.
Without
treatment,
it
can
progress
to
lung
cancer.
The
precise
etiology
of
IPF
remains
unknown,
but
inflammation
and
damage
the
alveolar
epithelium
are
widely
thought
be
pivotal
in
its
development.
Research
has
indicated
activating
NLRP3
inflammasome
crucial
mechanism
pathogenesis,
as
triggers
release
pro-inflammatory
cytokines
such
IL-1β,
IL-18,
TGF-β.
These
contribute
myofibroblast
differentiation
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
accumulation.
Currently,
treatment
options
for
limited.
Only
two
FDA-approved
medications,
pirfenidone
nintedanib,
available.
While
these
drugs
decelerate
progression,
they
come
with
range
side
effects
do
not
cure
disease.
Additional
strategies
primarily
involve
supportive
care
therapy.
Emerging
research
highlighted
numerous
flavonoids
derived
from
traditional
medicines
inhibit
critical
regulators
responsible
inflammasome.
show
promise
potential
therapeutic
agents
managing
IPF,
offering
new
avenue
targets
core
inflammatory
processes
this
debilitating
condition.
Graphical
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(11), P. 7584 - 7593
Published: March 12, 2024
Given
the
prevalent
advancements
in
DNA-
and
RNA-based
PROTACs,
there
remains
a
significant
need
for
exploration
expansion
of
more
specific
DNA-based
tools,
thus
broadening
scope
repertoire
PROTACs.
Unlike
conventional
A-
or
B-form
DNA,
Z-form
DNA
is
configuration
that
exclusively
manifests
itself
under
stress
conditions
with
target
sequences,
which
can
be
recognized
by
reader
proteins,
such
as
ADAR1
ZBP1,
to
exert
downstream
biological
functions.
The
core
our
innovation
lies
strategic
engagement
its
degradation
achieved
leveraging
VHL
ligand
conjugated
recruit
E3
ligase.
This
ingenious
construct
engendered
series
Z-PROTACs,
we
utilized
selectively
degrade
Z-DNA-binding
protein
ADAR1,
molecule
frequently
overexpressed
cancer
cells.
meticulously
orchestrated
approach
triggers
cascade
PANoptotic
events,
notably
encompassing
apoptosis
necroptosis,
mitigating
blocking
effect
on
particularly
cells
compared
normal
Moreover,
Z-PROTAC
design
exhibits
pronounced
predilection
opposed
other
Z-DNA
readers,
ZBP1.
As
such,
likely
elicits
positive
immunological
response,
subsequently
leading
synergistic
augmentation
cell
death.
In
summary,
Z-DNA-based
PROTAC
(Z-PROTAC)
introduces
modality
generated
conformational
change
from
B-
harnesses
structural
specificity
intrinsic
potentiate
selective
strategy.
methodology
an
inspiring
conduit
advancement
PROTAC-based
therapeutic
modalities,
underscoring
potential
selectivity
within
landscape
PROTACs
undruggable
proteins.
Cell & Bioscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: March 16, 2024
Abstract
With
the
advancement
of
sequencing
technologies
and
bioinformatics,
over
than
170
different
RNA
modifications
have
been
identified.
However,
only
a
few
these
can
lead
to
base
pair
changes,
which
are
called
editing.
editing
is
ubiquitous
modification
in
mammalian
transcriptomes
an
important
co/posttranscriptional
that
plays
crucial
role
various
cellular
processes.
There
two
main
types
events:
adenosine
inosine
(A-to-I)
editing,
catalyzed
by
ADARs
on
double-stranded
or
ADATs
tRNA,
cytosine
uridine
(C-to-U)
APOBECs.
This
article
provides
overview
structure,
function,
applications
enzymes.
We
discuss
structural
characteristics
three
enzyme
families
their
catalytic
mechanisms
also
explain
biological
particularly
innate
immunity,
cancer
biogenesis,
antiviral
activity.
Additionally,
this
describes
tools
for
manipulating
correct
disease-causing
mutations,
as
well
potential
enzymes
field
biotechnology
therapy.