bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 22, 2024
Regeneration
and
homeostatic
turnover
of
solid
tissues
depend
on
the
proliferation
symmetrically
dividing
adult
stem
cells,
which
either
remain
cells
or
differentiate
based
their
niche
position.
Here
we
demonstrate
that
in
zebrafish
lateral
line
sensory
organs,
progenitor
cell
are
independently
regulated
by
two
Journal of Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Clear
cell
renal
carcinoma
(ccRCC)
is
a
prevalent
urogenital
malignancy
characterized
by
heterogeneous
patterns.
Stemness
pivotal
factor
in
tumor
progression,
recurrence,
and
metastasis.
Nevertheless,
the
impact
of
stemness-related
long
non-coding
RNAs
(SRlncRNAs)
on
prognosis
ccRCC
remains
elusive.
In
this
study,
we
aimed
to
delve
into
SRlncRNAs
develop
signature
for
risk
stratification
prediction.
Gene-expression
clinical
data
were
downloaded
from
The
Cancer
Genome
Atlas
(TCGA)
Gene
Expression
Omnibus
(GEO)
databases.
We
calculated
RNA
stemness
scores
(RNAss)
samples
evaluate
their
stemness.
mRNAs
(SRmRNAs)
identified
through
weighted
correlation
network
analysis
(WGCNA),
which
employed
sophisticated
statistical
methodologies
identify
interconnected
modules
related
genes.
Enrichment
was
performed
explore
potential
functions
SRmRNAs.
Multiple
machine
learning
algorithms
construct
prognostic
signature.
Samples
TCGA-KIRC
GSE29609
cohorts
designated
as
training
validation
cohorts,
respectively.
Based
scores,
stratified
low-
high-risk
groups.
Prognosis
analysis,
immune
infiltration
assessment,
drug
sensitivity
prediction,
mutation
landscape,
gene
set
enrichment
(GSEA)
conducted
investigate
distinct
characteristics
Additionally,
web-based
calculator
developed
facilitate
application.
effects
further
corroborated
utilization
single-cell
RNA-seq
(scRNA-seq),
well
vitro
vivo
experiments.
SRmRNAs
based
RNAss
WGCNA.
least
absolute
shrinkage
selection
operator
(LASSO)
combination
with
multivariate
Cox
regression
selected
optimal
approach.
Six
used
groups
exhibited
terms
prognosis,
GSEA
pathways,
profiles,
sensitivity,
status.
A
nomogram
application
model.
ScRNA-seq
RT-qPCR
demonstrated
differential
expression
between
tumors
normal
tissues.
experiments
that
downregulation
EMX2OS
LINC00944
affected
proliferation,
migration,
invasion,
apoptosis,
metastasis
cells.
uncovered
crucial
associations
ccRCC.
By
leveraging
these
findings,
novel
SRlncRNA-related
user-friendly
web
calculator.
This
holds
great
facilitating
guiding
tailored
treatment
strategies
patients.
Both
confirmed
role
progression
MedComm – Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
4(2)
Published: April 8, 2025
ABSTRACT
Digestive
system
tumor,
including
esophageal
gastric
intestinal
liver
pancreatic
and
cholangiocarcinoma,
are
the
most
common
tumors
worldwide
serve
as
a
major
cause
of
tumor‐related
death.
Cancer
stem
cells
(CSCs)
small
group
in
that
harbor
self‐renewal,
differentiation
abilities,
playing
crucial
role
tumor
initiation,
progression,
metastasis,
supposed
to
be
fundamental
recurrence
after
conventional
treatment.
A
comprehensive
understanding
targeting
CSCs
is
key
overcoming
tumors.
In
this
review,
focusing
on
digestive
tumors,
we
summarize
characteristics
CSCs,
review
intracellular
mechanisms
regulate
self‐renewal
functional
maintenance
stemness
pathways,
transcription
epigenetic
regulation,
metabolic
noncoding
RNAs,
demonstrate
microenvironmental
regulation
systemic
at
molecular
cellular
levels.
Finally,
recent
advances
therapy
with
CSC
their
niche
remodeling.
These
research
progress
provide
insights
into
occurrence,
development,
drug
resistance,
metastasis
offers
new
targeted
treatment
strategies
for
defeating
Experimental Hematology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 104795 - 104795
Published: April 1, 2025
Organ-specific
somatic
stem
cells
play
an
important
role
in
supporting
tissue
turnover
and
facilitating
regeneration
upon
injury.
Hematopoietic
are
one
of
the
most
established
organ-specific
that
have
been
frequently
used
for
transplantation
therapy.
In
recent
years,
there
has
a
growing
interest
other
cells,
including
vascular
endothelial
(VESCs).
We
previously
reported
on
use
CD157
CD200
as
markers
to
isolate
VESCs
from
adult
mouse
organs,
particularly
liver.
this
review,
we
aim
summarize,
based
our
previous
research,
how
CD157⁺CD200⁺
liver
develop
fetal
stage
postnatal
life,
what
transcriptional
regulatory
mechanisms
govern
them,
change
with
aging.
Biomedical Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 100774 - 100774
Published: July 1, 2024
Asymmetric
cell
division
(ACD)
plays
a
pivotal
role
in
development,
tissue
homeostasis,
and
stem
maintenance.
Emerging
evidence
suggests
that
long
non-coding
RNAs
(lncRNAs)
are
key
regulators
of
ACD,
orchestrating
the
intricate
molecular
machinery
governs
fate
determination.
This
review
summarizes
current
literature
to
elucidate
diverse
roles
lncRNAs
modulating
ACD
across
various
biological
contexts.
The
regulatory
mechanisms
asymmetric
mediated
by
lncRNAs,
including
their
interactions
with
protein
effectors,
epigenetic
regulation,
subcellular
localization
explored.
Additionally,
we
discuss
implications
dysregulated
mediating
lead
tumorigenesis.
By
integrating
findings
from
experimental
models
types,
this
provides
insights
into
multifaceted
governing
division,
shedding
light
on
fundamental
processes.
Further
research
area
may
development
novel
therapies
targeting
restore
proper
function.
knowledge
regulating
could
potentially
revolutionize
field
regenerative
medicine
cancer
therapy
specific
involved
ACD.
unraveling
complex
between
cellular
processes,
potential
opportunities
for
precision
approaches
be
uncovered.
Environment International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
191, P. 108948 - 108948
Published: Aug. 13, 2024
Bisphenol
A
(BPA)
and
its
substitute
fluorene-9-bisphenol
(BHPF)
are
used
in
consumer
products;
however,
their
toxic
effects
on
intestinal
epithelium
remain
largely
unknown.
In
this
study,
we
combined
organoids
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
to
investigate
the
impact
of
BPA
BHPF
exposure
cell
composition,
differentiation,
function.
Both
compounds
inhibited
growth
small
organoids,
with
exhibiting
a
more
potent
inhibitory
effect.
did
not
significantly
alter
overall
type
composition;
they
led
different
alterations
cell-cell
communications.
Gene
Ontology
enrichment
analysis
showed
that
exposures
affected
various
biological
processes,
such
as
glutathione
transferase
activity,
antioxidant
lipid
metabolism,
type-specific
compound-dependent
manners.
Trajectory
demonstrated
altered
differentiation
trajectory
cells.
To
further
connect
cellular
mechanism
phenotypic
vivo,
constructed
mouse
model
exposed
or
observed
significant
morphology,
including
reduced
crypt
depth
villus
length
impaired
stem
proliferation
self-renewal.
These
results
provide
novel
insights
into
highlight
potential
risks
these
compounds.
Our
findings
underscore
importance
evaluating
safety
substitutes
contribute
better
understanding
environmental
chemicals
gut
health.
MedComm,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(11)
Published: Oct. 28, 2024
Abstract
Tumor
immunotherapy
has
significantly
transformed
the
field
of
oncology
over
past
decade.
An
optimal
tumor
would
ideally
elicit
robust
innate
and
adaptive
immune
responses
within
microenvironment
(TIME).
Unfortunately,
system
experiences
functional
decline
with
chronological
age,
a
process
termed
“immunosenescence,”
which
contributes
to
impaired
against
pathogens,
suboptimal
vaccination
outcomes,
heightened
vulnerability
various
diseases,
including
cancer.
In
this
context,
we
will
elucidate
hallmarks
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
immunosenescence,
detailing
alterations
in
immunosenescence
at
molecular,
cellular,
organ,
disease
levels.
The
role
tumorigenesis
senescence‐related
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
also
been
addressed.
Recognizing
that
is
dynamic
influenced
by
factors,
evaluate
treatment
strategies
targeting
mechanisms,
as
well
methods
for
cell,
organ
restoration,
present
emerging
approaches
immunotherapy.
overarching
goal
research
prevent
development,
recurrence,
metastasis,
ultimately
improving
patient
prognosis.
Our
review
aims
reveal
latest
advancements
prospective
directions
research,
offering
theoretical
basis
development
practical
anti‐immunosenescence
anti‐tumor
strategies.
The Journal of Experimental Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
221(5)
Published: April 18, 2024
The
creation
of
synthetic
T
cell
states
has
captivated
the
field
cell-based
therapies.
Wang
et
al.
(https://doi.org/10.1084/jem.20232368)
describe
how
disruption
BCOR
and
ZC3H12A
unleashes
anti-tumor
cells
with
unprecedented
lifespan
killer
instinct.
Are
we
witnessing
birth
immortal
super-soldiers
in
medicine?