ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(19), P. 27816 - 27828
Published: April 29, 2025
Gold
shell-isolated
nanoparticles
(AuSHINs)
are
promising
photothermal
therapy
(PTT)
agents
for
cancer
treatment
due
to
their
excellent
photoconversion
efficiency,
biocompatibility,
colloidal
stability,
and
tunable
properties,
including
size,
shape,
surface
functionalization.
However,
therapeutic
efficacy
in
vitro
assays
is
often
limited
by
poor
cellular
uptake
lysosomal
entrapment,
which
can
result
nanoparticle
degradation
a
reduction
PTT
effectiveness.
In
this
study,
we
demonstrate
that
nanostraw-assisted
injection
enhances
the
of
AuSHINs
compared
conventional
incubation
method,
as
evaluated
human
breast
cell
lines:
adenocarcinoma
cells
(MDA-MB-231)
glandular
carcinoma
(MCF7).
This
enhancement
attributed
three
differences
between
delivery
methods:
internalization,
intracellular
targeting,
progression
death
pathways.
Nanostraw
resulted
approximately
10-fold
higher
internalization
0.5-h
incubation.
Confocal
fluorescence
microscopy
revealed
delivered
via
predominantly
localize
within
lysosomes,
whereas
those
introduced
through
primarily
targeted
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER),
thus
avoiding
degradation.
differential
targeting
led
2-fold
viability
photoactivated
treated
with
nanostraw-delivered
AuSHINs.
Furthermore,
accelerated
initiation
apoptosis
relative
PTT-induced
was
more
pronounced
MCF7
MDA-MB-231
cells,
reflecting
resistance
latter.
These
findings
highlight
potential
enhance
PTT,
now
face
challenge
integrating
it
into
vivo
strategies.
Biology Direct,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
Regeneration
is
the
preferred
approach
to
restore
structure
and
function
after
tissue
damage.
Rapid
proliferation
of
cells
over
site
damage
integral
process
regeneration.
However,
even
subtle
mutations
in
proliferating
may
cause
detrimental
effects
by
eliciting
abnormal
differentiation.
Interestingly
deer
antlers,
arguably
fastest
regenerating
mammalian
tissue,
have
not
been
reported,
thus
far,
grow
malignant
tumors.
They
provide
a
model
understand
possible
mechanism
which
rapid
regeneration
achieved
while
avoiding
development
malignancies.
Antler
based
on
differentiation
antler
stem
(AnSCs).
We
identified
39
hub
genes
regulating
balance
between
genomic
stability
AnSCs
during
Among
these
genes,
tumor
suppressor
gene,
BRCA1,
was
found
be
more
sensitive
DNA
compared
that
somatic
cells,
BRCA1
deletion
via
CRISPR/Cas9
resulted
significantly
higher
levels
Lack
promoted
cell
apoptosis
senescence
inhibited
self-renewal.
RNA-seq
results
showed
absence
p53
signaling
pathway
up-regulated.
Associated
with
this
change,
senescence-relevant-genes,
CDKN1A,
CDKN2A
Fas
were
expressed,
but
expression
cell-cycle-progression-related
inhibited.
In
addition,
endoplasmic
reticulum
stress
(ERS)
cells.
Deletion
gene
aggravated
ERS
ERS-induced
apoptosis.
Our
revealed
involved
sustaining
growth
possibly
promotion
repair
acts
maintain
genome
protecting
from
p53/ERS-induced
death.
Understanding
mechanisms
underlying
role
played
great
significance
only
for
regenerative
medicine,
also
understanding
cancer
development.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Innate
and
adaptive
immunity
are
intricately
linked
to
the
pathogenesis
of
ulcerative
colitis
(UC),
with
dysregulation
Treg/Th17
balance
M2/M1
macrophage
polarization
identified
as
critical
factors.
Artesunate
(ARS)
has
previously
been
shown
alleviate
UC
by
inhibiting
endoplasmic
reticulum
stress
(ERS).
To
further
investigate
regulatory
effects
ARS
on
immune
associated
role
ERS
in
this
process,
an
experimental
model
was
established
using
dextran
sulfate
sodium
(DSS).
Flow
cytometry
employed
assess
changes
Th17/Treg
cell
ratio
spleen
intestine,
while
RT-qPCR
used
quantify
transcription
levels
relevant
genes
colonic
tissues.
treatment
significantly
mitigated
DSS-induced
pathological
damage,
reduced
proportion
CD4+Th17
cells,
downregulated
mRNA
expression
IL-17A,
IL-17F,
RORγt,
concurrently
increasing
CD4+Treg
cells
upregulating
TGF-β
expression.
Additionally,
restored
decline
enhanced
Arg-1
IL-10,
suppressing
pro-inflammatory
markers,
including
iNOS,
IL-1β,
IL-6,
TNF-α.
Notably,
co-treatment
4-phenylbutyric
acid
(4-PBA,
inhibitor)
augmented
immunoregulatory
ARS,
whereas
2-deoxy-D-glucose
(2-DG,
agonist)
counteracted
its
protective
activity
against
UC.
These
findings
suggest
that
plays
a
crucial
mediating
therapeutic
UC,
particularly
modulating
polarization.
This
study
provides
insights
into
mechanistic
basis
offering
potential
avenue
for
intervention.
RSC Medicinal Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
From
a
synthetic
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)-targeted
NSAID
library,
an
ibuprofen
derivative
was
identified
to
induce
ER
stress
followed
by
autophagy
trigger
apoptosis
in
HCT-116
colon
cancer
cells.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 28, 2025
Abstract
Background:
Glycosylation
abnormalities
are
critical
in
the
progression
of
various
cancers.
However,
their
role
onset
and
prognosis
multiple
myeloma
(MM)
remains
underexplored.
This
study
aims
to
identify
glycosyltransferase
(GT)-related
biomarkers
investigate
underlying
mechanisms
MM.
Methods:
GT-related
genes
were
extracted
from
MMRF-CoMMpass
GSE57317
datasets.
Potential
identified
using
Cox
regression
Lasso
analyses.
A
Glycosyltransferase-Related
Prognostic
Model
(GTPM)
was
developed
by
evaluating
113
machine
learning
algorithm
combinations.
The
expression
B4GALT3,
a
key
gene
through
this
model,
analyzed
MM
bone
marrow
samples
immunohistochemistry,
quantitative
PCR,
western
blotting.
Functional
roles
B4GALT3
cell
behavior
assessed
knockdown
experiments,
its
mechanism
action
investigated.
Results:
GTPM
stratified
patients
into
high-
low-risk
groups,
with
significantly
better
survival
group
(HR
=
55.94,
95%
CI
40.48–77.31,
p
\(<\)
0.001).
model
achieved
AUC
values
0.98
0.99
for
1-year
3-year
overall
survival,
outperforming
existing
signatures
(including
EMC92,
UAMS70,
UAMS17).
elevated
advanced
stages
(p
$<$
0.001)
correlated
poorer
survival.
Knockdown
reduced
proliferation,
invasion
,
increased
apoptosis.
Mechanistic
analyses
revealed
that
modulates
via
Wnt/
\(\beta\)
-catenin/GRP78
pathway,
primarily
regulating
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
stress.
Conclusions:
novel
predicting
as
influencing
disease
progression.
Experimental
evidence
highlights
B4GALT3's
modulating
ER
stress
Wnt/\(\beta\)-catenin
pathways,
positioning
it
potential
prognostic
biomarker
therapeutic
target
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 248 - 248
Published: Feb. 8, 2025
The
type
I
protein
kinase
PERK
is
an
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
transmembrane
that
plays
a
multifaceted
role
in
cancer
development
and
progression,
influencing
tumor
growth,
metastasis,
cellular
stress
responses.
activation
of
represents
one
the
three
signaling
pathways
induced
during
unfolded
response
(UPR),
which
triggered,
particular,
cells
constitutively
experience
various
intracellular
extracellular
stresses
impair
folding
within
ER.
can
lead
to
both
pro-survival
proapoptotic
outcomes,
depending
on
context
extent
ER
stress.
It
helps
reprogramming
gene
expression
cells,
thereby
ensuring
survival
face
oncogenic
stress,
such
as
replicative
DNA
damage,
also
microenvironmental
challenges,
including
hypoxia,
angiogenesis,
metastasis.
Consequently,
contributes
initiation,
transformation,
adaptation
microenvironment,
chemoresistance.
However,
sustained
cell
proliferation
promote
apoptotic
death
by
interconnected
processes,
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
translational
inhibition,
accumulation
stresses,
specific
induction
multifunctional
factors,
CHOP.
dual
promoting
progression
suppression
makes
it
complex
target
for
therapeutic
interventions.
A
comprehensive
understanding
intricacies
pathway
their
impact
essential
effective
strategies,
particularly
diseases
like
cancer,
where
deregulated
most,
if
not
all,
solid
liquid
tumors.
This
article
provides
overview
knowledge
acquired
from
study
animal
models
lines
cultured
vitro
PERK’s
functions
thus
highlighting
potential
new
avenues
could
this
protein.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 11, 2025
Cell
proliferation
is
an
elemental
feature
of
epimorphic
regeneration
in
vertebrate
taxa.
We
previously
reported
that
contrast
to
fibrotic
repair
observed
laboratory
mouse
(
Mus
)
strains,
highly
regenerative
spiny
mice
Acomys
spp.)
exhibit
cell
cycle
progression
and
faithfully
replace
missing
tissue.
However,
little
known
about
dynamics,
specific
types
states
may
contribute
complex
tissue
mammals.
Using
temporal
pulse-chase
experiments,
we
show
stromal
cells
dimidiatus
rapidly
re-enter
the
response
injury
maintain
tight
spatiotemporal
control
restrict
proliferative
population
a
distal
area
relative
injury.
Conversely,
incorporate
thymidine
analogs
without
division
supporting
S-phase
arrest
after
D10.
Deploying
immunostaining
scRNA-seq,
identify
several
key
(CRABP1+,
αSMA+)
differentially
associated
with
regenerating
versus
scar
Importantly,
our
single
data
revealed
distinct
gene
expression
profiles
for
cross-species
types,
identifying
or
healing.
While
CRABP1+
fibroblasts
are
enriched
ears
before
injury,
similar
young,
postnatal
remain
unable
promote
regeneration.
Our
underscore
finely
regulated
dynamics
proliferating
during
emphasize
depends
on
multiple
factors
including
presence
ability
acquire
states.
Differentiated
,
Danio
while
homeostatic
cycling
blastema
formation
Ambystoma
Pulse-chase
analog
labeling
shows
.
Following
CRABP1
αSMA
expressed
populations
but
co-expressed
populations.
Species-specific
underlie
lost
embryonic
development
ear
pinna
retained
adulthood.
Young
neonatal
abundant
still
fail
execute
Comparing
vs.
healing,
injury-induced
persistent
International Journal of General Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 18, P. 733 - 744
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Background:
Thyroid
cancer
is
the
most
common
endocrine
malignancy,
with
an
increasing
incidence
rate,
particularly
among
adolescents.
Follicular
thyroid
carcinoma
(FTC),
though
less
than
papillary
(PTC),
presents
greater
diagnostic
challenges,
especially
when
differentiating
from
follicular
adenoma
(FA).
Current
methods
lack
specificity,
underscoring
need
for
a
simple,
cost-effective
predictive
model
FTC.This
study
aimed
to
develop
scoring
system
based
on
routine
blood
biomarkers
distinguish
between
FTC
and
FA,
facilitating
early
diagnosis
treatment.
Methods:
A
retrospective,
single-center
case-control
was
conducted
patients
diagnosed
FA
at
Renmin
Hospital
of
Wuhan
University
2016
2022.
Patients'
demographic,
clinicopathological
characteristics,
preoperative
biomarker
data
were
analyzed.
Statistical
tests,
including
chi-square,
t-tests,
Mann–Whitney
U
-tests,
used
compare
biomarkers.
Significant
variables
included
in
univariate
multivariate
logistic
regression
analyses,
leading
development
system.
The
model's
performance
assessed
using
receiver
operating
characteristic
(ROC)
curves.
Results:
23
26
FTC.
Seven
showed
significant
differences
groups:
ALB,
DBIL,
TBIL,
LYM#,
MCHC,
RDW-SD,
WBC.
Multivariate
identified
ALB
WBC
as
key
predictors,
forming
(Score
=
0.54
×
-
1.10
WBC).
exhibited
strong
(AUC
0.839),
sensitivity
specificity
0.808
0.826,
respectively.
Conclusion:
developed
novel
biomarkers,
offering
non-invasive,
tool
FA.
has
clinical
potential,
providing
feasible
alternative
conventional
techniques.
Further
multicenter
studies
mechanistic
investigations
are
warranted
validate
refine
model,
enhancing
its
utility
practice.
Keywords:
carcinoma,
albumin,