Journal of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35(12), P. 3221 - 3232
Published: Nov. 21, 2024
Protein
lactylation
is
a
novel
post-translational
modification
(PTM)
involved
in
many
important
physiological
processes
such
as
macrophage
polarization,
immune
regulation,
and
tumor
cell
growth.
However,
traditional
methodologies
for
studying
have
predominantly
relied
on
peptide
enrichment
from
whole-cell
lysates,
which
tend
to
favor
the
detection
of
high-abundance
peptides,
thus
limiting
identification
low-abundance
lactylated
peptides.
To
address
this
limitation,
here,
we
employed
subcellular
fractionation
separate
proteins
map
peptides
each
isolated
fraction
using
model
line.
In
brief,
identified
1,217
lysine
(Kla)
sites
553
across
four
fractions.
Subsequent
pathway
analysis
revealed
that
Kla
participate
distinct
pathways
depending
contexts.
addition,
method
enabled
discovery
36
previously
unreported
223
sites,
are
present
low
abundance.
Notably,
several
contain
multiple
newly
exemplified
by
transcriptional
regulator
ATRX.
Furthermore,
our
results
indicate
possibility
PTM
crosstalk
between
other
PTMs
ubiquitination
sumoylation.
conclusion,
facilitates
been
uncovered
could
be
overlooked
affinity
lysates.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(10)
Published: March 5, 2025
Women
live
longer
than
men
and
exhibit
less
cognitive
aging.
The
X
chromosome
contributes
to
sex
differences,
as
females
harbor
an
inactive
(Xi)
active
(Xa),
in
contrast
males
with
only
Xa.
Thus,
reactivation
of
silent
Xi
genes
may
contribute
differences.
We
use
allele-specific,
single-nucleus
RNA
sequencing
show
that
aging
remodels
transcription
the
Xa
across
hippocampal
cell
types.
Aging
preferentially
changed
gene
expression
on
X's
relative
autosomes.
Select
underwent
activation,
new
escape
cells
including
dentate
gyrus,
critical
learning
memory.
Expression
escapee
Plp1,
a
myelin
component,
was
increased
hippocampus
female
mice
parahippocampus
women.
AAV-mediated
Plp1
elevation
gyrus
male
improved
cognition.
Understanding
how
confer
advantage
could
lead
novel
targets
counter
brain
disease
both
sexes.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: April 12, 2024
Pancreatic
neuroendocrine
tumors
(PanNETs)
are
a
heterogeneous
group
of
that
exhibit
an
unpredictable
and
broad
spectrum
clinical
presentations
biological
aggressiveness.
Surgical
resection
is
still
the
only
curative
therapeutic
option
for
localized
PanNET,
but
majority
patients
diagnosed
at
advanced
metastatic
stage
with
limited
options.
Key
factors
limiting
development
new
therapeutics
extensive
heterogeneity
PanNETs
lack
appropriate
clinically
relevant
models.
In
context,
genomic
sequencing
human
revealed
recurrent
mutations
structural
alterations
in
several
tumor
suppressors.
Here,
we
demonstrated
combined
loss
MEN1,
ATRX,
PTEN,
suppressors
commonly
mutated
PanNETs,
triggers
high-grade
pancreatic
mice.
Histopathological
evaluation
gene
expression
analyses
developed
confirm
presence
PanNET
hallmarks
significant
overlap
patterns
found
disease.
Thus,
postulate
presented
novel
genetically
defined
mouse
model
first
immunocompetent
model.
PLoS Pathogens,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
21(1), P. e1012855 - e1012855
Published: Jan. 27, 2025
The
mosquito
midgut
functions
as
a
key
interface
between
pathogen
and
vector.
However,
studies
of
physiology
virus
infection
dynamics
are
scarce,
in
Culex
tarsalis—
an
extremely
efficient
vector
West
Nile
(WNV)
—
nonexistent.
We
performed
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
on
Cx.
tarsalis
midguts,
defined
multiple
cell
types,
determined
whether
specific
types
more
permissive
to
WNV
infection.
identified
20
states
comprising
8
distinct
consistent
with
existing
descriptions
Drosophila
Aedes
aegypti
physiology.
Most
populations
were
there
higher
levels
(vRNA)
enteroendocrine
cells,
suggesting
enhanced
replication
this
population.
In
contrast,
proliferating
intestinal
stem
cells
(ISC)
had
the
lowest
vRNA,
finding
ISC
proliferation
is
involved
control.
ISCs
also
found
have
strong
transcriptional
response
infection;
genes
ribosome
structure
biogenesis,
translation
significantly
downregulated
WNV-infected
populations.
Notably,
we
did
not
detect
significant
WNV-infection
induced
upregulation
canonical
antiviral
immune
(e.g.,
AGO2
,
R2D2
etc.)
at
whole-midgut
level.
Rather,
observed
positive
correlation
gene
expression
vRNA
load
individual
that
within
high
may
trigger
responses.
Our
findings
establish
atlas,
provide
insight
into
by
characterizing
cell-type
enhancement/restriction
of,
to,
Experimental & Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
56(2), P. 251 - 263
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Abstract
H3.3,
the
most
common
replacement
variant
for
histone
H3,
has
emerged
as
an
important
player
in
chromatin
dynamics
controlling
gene
expression
and
genome
integrity.
While
replicative
variants
H3.1
H3.2
are
primarily
incorporated
into
nucleosomes
during
DNA
synthesis,
H3.3
is
under
control
of
H3.3-specific
chaperones
spatiotemporal
incorporation
throughout
cell
cycle.
Over
years,
there
been
progress
understanding
mechanisms
by
which
affects
domain
structure
function.
Furthermore,
distribution
relative
abundance
profoundly
impact
cellular
identity
plasticity
normal
development
pathogenesis.
Recurrent
mutations
its
have
identified
neoplastic
transformation
developmental
disorders,
providing
new
insights
biology
disease.
Here,
we
review
recent
findings
emphasizing
how
two
distinct
chaperones,
HIRA
DAXX,
take
part
spatial
temporal
different
domains
ultimately
achieve
dynamic
organization
Elucidating
deposition
pathways
from
available
pool
will
open
avenues
epigenetically
regulates
on
integrity
Cell Reports Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(3), P. 101446 - 101446
Published: March 1, 2024
Germline
variation
and
somatic
alterations
contribute
to
the
molecular
profile
of
cancers.
We
combine
RNA
with
whole
genome
sequencing
across
1,218
cancer
patients
determine
extent
germline
structural
variants
(SVs)
impact
expression
nearby
genes.
For
hundreds
genes,
recurrent
common
SV
breakpoints
within
100
kb
associate
increased
or
decreased
in
tumors
spanning
various
tissues
origin.
A
significant
fraction
associations
involves
duplication
intergenic
enhancers
3′
UTR
disruption.
Genes
altered
by
both
SVs
include
ATRX
CEBPA.
essential
cell
lines
BARD1
IRS2.
breakpoint
patterns
associated
patient
survival
GCLM.
Our
results
capture
a
class
phenotypic
at
work
disease
setting,
including
genes
roles.
Specific
represent
potential
risk
for
genetic
testing,
those
involving
targeting
implications.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
AbstractBackground
Lynch
syndrome
(LS)
is
a
cancer
caused
by
germline
mutations
in
DNA
mismatch
repair
genes.
Patients
with
have
higher
risk
of
brain
tumors,
predominantly
high-grade
gliomas.
LS-related
gliomas
poor
overall
survival.
Case
presentation
We
present
case
a31-year-old
male
patient
frontal
lesion
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(MRI).
The
pathological
diagnosis
was
isocitrate
dehydrogenase
(IDH)wildtype
glioblastoma
(WHO
grade
4)
30%
Ki-67
proliferation
index.
After
surgery,
this
received
radiotherapy
and
temozolomide
chemotherapy
following
Stupp
protocol.
During
over
64
months
follow
up,
no
sign
tumor
recurrence
found
after
surgery.
Therefore,
next-generation
sequencing
suggested
to
patient.
result
revealed
heterozygous
variation
c.3261dup
exon
5
MSH6
gene
which
resulted
truncated
MSH6
protein
(MSH6
p.F1088Lfs*5)
mutation
burden
327.36
Mut/Mb.
Conclusion
MMR
deficiency
may
lead
TMZ
resistance
glioma
cells.
However,
had
long-term
benefits
from
standard
radio-
chemo-therapy
probably
due
the
distinct
molecular
characteristics
microenvironment.
This
finding
provided
insight
perform
clinical
studies
investigate
characterization
associated
patients
role
microglia
antitumor.
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: March 4, 2025
Neuroblastoma
is
a
pediatric
cancer
that
originates
from
neural
crest
cells
and
the
most
common
extracranial
solid
tumor
in
children
under
five
years
of
age.
While
low-risk
neuroblastoma
often
regresses
spontaneously,
high-risk
poses
significant
clinical
challenge.
Recent
advances
understanding
neuroblastoma’s
molecular
mechanisms
have
led
to
development
targeted
therapies
aim
selectively
inhibit
specific
pathways
involved
growth
progression,
improving
patient
outcomes
while
minimizing
side
effects.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
biology
emerging
therapeutic
strategies.
Key
topics
include
(a)
immunotherapies
immunotargets,
(b)
non-coding
RNAs
(long
RNA,
microRNA,
circular
RNA),
(c)
biomarkers
pathways,
(d)
limitations
future
directions.