Acta Biochimica et Biophysica Sinica,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 7, 2024
The
activation
of
hepatic
stellate
cells
(HSCs)
is
central
to
the
occurrence
and
development
liver
fibrosis.
Our
previous
studies
showed
that
autophagy
promotes
HSC
ultimately
accelerates
Unc-51-like
activating
kinase
1
(ULK1)
an
autophagic
initiator
in
mammals,
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
162, P. 114669 - 114669
Published: April 8, 2023
N6-methyladenosine
(m6A)
modification,
as
one
of
the
most
common
types
inner
RNA
modification
in
eukaryotes,
plays
a
multifunctional
role
normal
and
abnormal
biological
processes.
This
type
is
modulated
by
m6A
writer,
eraser
reader,
which
turn
impact
various
processes
metabolism,
such
processing,
translation,
nuclear
export,
localization
decay.
The
current
academic
view
holds
that
exerts
crucial
post-transcriptional
modulation
gene
expression,
involved
multiple
cellular
functions,
developmental
disease
However,
potential
molecular
mechanism
specific
development
liver
have
not
been
fully
elucidated.
In
our
review,
we
summarized
latest
research
progress
on
disease,
explored
how
these
novel
findings
reshape
knowledge
metabolism.
addition,
also
illustrated
effect
regeneration
to
prompt
further
exploration
physiology
pathology,
providing
new
insights
references
for
search
therapeutic
targets
disease.
Cell Death Discovery,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: June 23, 2023
Abstract
Pathogens
or
danger
signals
trigger
the
immune
response.
Moderate
response
activation
removes
pathogens
and
avoids
excessive
inflammation
tissue
damage.
Histone
demethylases
(KDMs)
regulate
gene
expression
play
essential
roles
in
numerous
physiological
processes
by
removing
methyl
groups
from
lysine
residues
on
target
proteins.
Abnormal
of
KDMs
is
closely
associated
with
pathogenesis
various
inflammatory
diseases
such
as
liver
fibrosis,
lung
injury,
autoimmune
diseases.
Despite
becoming
exciting
targets
for
diagnosing
treating
these
diseases,
role
enzymes
regulation
still
unclear.
Here,
we
review
underlying
mechanisms
through
which
immune-related
pathways
responses.
In
addition,
also
discuss
future
applications
inhibitors
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(25)
Published: April 24, 2024
Abstract
Deoxynivalenol
(DON)
is
a
prevalent
toxin
causing
severe
liver
damage
through
hepatocellular
oxidative
stress.
However,
the
underlying
mechanisms
and
effective
therapeutic
approaches
remain
unknown.
Here,
unique
role
of
xenobiotic
metabolism
factor
pregnane
X
receptor
(PXR)
in
mediating
DON‐induced
stress
investigated.
Treatment
with
PXR
agonist
3‐indole‐propionic
acid
(IPA)
alleviates
injury
both
vitro
vivo.
Mechanistically,
it
discovered
for
first
time
that
IPA
directly
transactivates
m
6
A
demethylase
FTO
expression,
leading
to
site‐specific
demethylation
decreased
abundance
YTHDC1‐bound
Malat1
lncRNA
at
single‐nucleotide
resolution.
The
diminished
modification
reduces
its
stability
augments
antioxidant
pathways
governed
by
NRF2,
consequently
mitigating
injury.
Furthermore,
knockout
mice
exhibit
injury,
emphasizing
Collectively,
findings
establish
PXR‐mediated
A‐dependent
expression
determines
hepatocyte
via
FTO,
providing
valuable
insights
into
potential
offers
strategies
treatment.
Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(1)
Published: Oct. 3, 2023
Liver
metastasis
(LM)
is
one
of
the
most
common
distant
metastases
gastric
cancer
(GC).
However,
mechanisms
underlying
LM
GC
(GC-LM)
remain
poorly
understood.
This
study
aimed
to
identify
tumour-secreted
protein
associated
with
GC-LM
and
investigate
by
which
this
secreted
remodels
liver
microenvironment
promote
GC-LM.Data-independent
acquisition
mass
spectrometry
(DIA-MS),
mRNA
expression
microarray,
quantitative
real-time
PCR,
enzyme-linked
immunosorbent
assay
(ELISA)
immunohistochemistry
(IHC)
were
performed
validate
GC-secreted
proteins
GC-LM.
A
modified
intrasplenic
injection
mouse
model
was
used
evaluate
progression
tumour
burden
in
vivo.
Flow
cytometry,
immunofluorescence
(IF),
western
blots
(WB)
IHC
pre-metastatic
niche
(PMN)
formation
pre-modelling
models.
sequencing
PMA-treated
THP-1
cells
or
without
lipopolysaccharide
binding
(LBP)
treatment
functional
target
genes
LBP
macrophages.
Co-immunoprecipitation
(Co-IP),
WB,
ELISA,
IF
Transwell
assays
explore
mechanism
inducing
intrahepatic
PMN
formation.LBP
identified
as
a
critical
correlated
worse
prognosis
patients
GC.
activated
TLR4/NF-κB
pathway
TGF-β1
secretion
macrophages,
which,
turn,
hepatic
satellite
(HSCs)
direct
fibrotic
formation.
Additionally,
enhanced
migration
invasion
incoming
metastatic
liver.
Consequently,
selective
targeting
TGF-β/Smad
signaling
galunisertib
demonstrated
its
efficacy
effectively
preventing
vivo.The
results
provide
compelling
evidence
that
serological
can
serve
valuable
diagnostic
biomarker
for
early
detection
Mechanistically,
GC-derived
mediates
crosstalk
between
primary
promoting
induces
Importantly,
selectively
represents
promising
preventive
therapeutic
strategy
Communications Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(1)
Published: April 1, 2024
Abstract
Myocardial
ischemia-reperfusion
injury
(MIRI)
is
involved
in
the
pathogenesis
of
multiple
cardiovascular
diseases.
This
study
elucidated
biological
function
lysine
acetyltransferase
5
(KAT5)
cardiomyocyte
pyroptosis
during
MIRI.
Oxygen-glucose
deprivation/reoxygenation
and
left
anterior
descending
coronary
artery
ligation
were
used
to
establish
MIRI
models.
Here
we
show,
KAT5
STIP1
homology
U-box-containing
protein
1
(STUB1)
downregulated,
while
large
tumor
suppressor
kinase
2
(LATS2)
was
upregulated
KAT5/STUB1
overexpression
or
LATS2
silencing
repressed
pyroptosis.
Mechanistically,
promoted
STUB1
transcription
via
acetylation
modulation,
subsequently
caused
ubiquitination
degradation
LATS2,
which
activated
YAP/β-catenin
pathway.
Notably,
inhibitory
effect
on
abolished
by
depletion.
Our
findings
suggest
that
inhibits
NLRP3-mediated
relieve
through
modulation
STUB1/LATS2/YAP/β-catenin
axis,
providing
a
potential
therapeutic
target
for
Science China Life Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
67(10), P. 2105 - 2119
Published: May 27, 2024
Abstract
Non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
has
emerged
as
a
prominent
global
health
concern
associated
with
high
risk
of
metabolic
syndrome,
and
impacted
substantial
segment
the
population.
The
spectrum
ranges
from
simple
to
non-alcoholic
steatohepatitis
(NASH),
which
can
progress
cirrhosis
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
is
increasingly
becoming
prevalent
indication
for
transplantation.
existing
therapeutic
options
NAFLD,
NASH,
HCC
are
limited,
underscoring
urgent
need
innovative
treatment
strategies.
Insights
into
gene
expression,
particularly
RNA
modifications
such
N
6
methyladenosine
(m
A),
hold
promising
avenues
interventions.
These
play
integral
roles
in
metabolism
cellular
functions,
encompassing
entire
NAFLD-NASH-HCC
progression.
This
review
will
encompass
recent
insights
on
diverse
modifications,
including
m
A,
pseudouridine
(ψ),
1
-methyladenosine
5-methylcytidine
5
C)
across
various
species.
It
uncover
their
significance
crucial
aspects
steatosis,
inflammation,
fibrosis,
tumorigenesis.
Furthermore,
prospective
research
directions
implications
be
explored,
advancing
our
comprehensive
understanding
intricate
interconnected
nature
these
pathological
conditions.