Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 841 - 841
Published: May 15, 2023
Initially,
protein
aggregates
were
regarded
as
a
sign
of
pathological
state
the
cell.
Later,
it
was
found
that
these
assemblies
are
formed
in
response
to
stress,
and
some
them
serve
signalling
mechanisms.
This
review
has
particular
focus
on
how
intracellular
related
altered
metabolism
caused
by
different
glucose
concentrations
extracellular
environment.
We
summarise
current
knowledge
role
energy
homeostasis
pathways
consequent
effect
aggregate
accumulation
removal.
covers
regulation
at
levels,
including
elevated
degradation
proteasome
activity
mediated
Hxk2
protein,
enhanced
ubiquitination
aberrant
proteins
through
Torc1/Sch9
Msn2/Whi2,
activation
autophagy
ATG
genes.
Finally,
certain
form
reversible
biomolecular
stress
reduced
which
used
mechanism
cell,
controlling
major
primary
sensing.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: May 20, 2021
Stress
granules
(SGs)
are
phase-separated,
membraneless,
cytoplasmic
ribonucleoprotein
(RNP)
assemblies
whose
primary
function
is
to
promote
cell
survival
by
condensing
translationally
stalled
mRNAs,
ribosomal
components,
translation
initiation
factors,
and
RNA-binding
proteins
(RBPs).
While
the
protein
composition
of
in
compartmentalization
dynamics
assembly
disassembly
SGs
has
been
a
matter
study
for
several
years,
role
RNA
these
structures
had
remained
largely
unknown.
species
are,
however,
not
passive
members
that
itself
can
form
homo
heterotypic
interactions
with
other
molecules
leading
phase
separation
nucleation
granules.
also
as
molecular
scaffolds
recruiting
multivalent
RBPs
their
interactors
higher-order
structures.
With
development
SG
purification
techniques
coupled
RNA-seq,
transcriptomic
landscape
becoming
increasingly
understood,
revealing
enormous
potential
guide
transient
organelles.
only
formed
under
acute
stress
conditions
but
response
different
diseases
such
viral
infections,
cancer,
neurodegeneration.
Importantly,
being
recognized
precursors
pathological
aggregates
neurodegenerative
diseases.
In
this
review,
we
examine
current
evidence
support
playing
significant
formation
explore
concept
therapeutic
targets.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Toxic
protein
aggregates
are
associated
with
various
neurodegenerative
diseases,
including
Huntington's
disease
(HD).
Since
no
current
treatment
delays
the
progression
of
HD,
we
develop
a
mechanistic
approach
to
prevent
mutant
huntingtin
(mHttex1)
aggregation.
Here,
engineer
ATP-independent
cytosolic
chaperone
PEX19,
which
targets
peroxisomal
membrane
proteins
peroxisomes,
remove
mHttex1
aggregates.
Using
yeast
toxicity-based
screening
random
library,
identify
two
PEX19
variants
and
equivalent
mutations
into
human
(hsPEX19).
These
effectively
delay
aggregation
in
vitro
cellular
HD
models.
The
mutated
hydrophobic
residue
α4
helix
hsPEX19
binds
N17
domain
mHttex1,
thereby
inhibiting
initial
process.
Overexpression
hsPEX19-FV
variant
rescues
HD-associated
phenotypes
primary
striatal
neurons
Drosophila.
Overall,
our
data
reveal
that
engineering
chaperones
is
promising
therapeutic
for
rational
targeting
HD.
Journal of Cellular Biochemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
125(3)
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
Abstract
When
the
SARS‐CoV‐2
virus
infects
humans,
it
leads
to
a
condition
called
COVID‐19
that
has
wide
spectrum
of
clinical
manifestations,
from
no
symptoms
acute
respiratory
distress
syndrome.
The
initiates
damage
by
attaching
ACE‐2
protein
on
surface
endothelial
cells
line
blood
vessels
and
using
these
as
hosts
for
replication.
Reactive
oxygen
species
levels
are
increased
during
viral
replication,
which
oxidative
stress.
About
three‐fifths
(~60%)
people
who
get
infected
with
eradicate
their
body
after
28
days
recover
normal
activity.
However,
large
fraction
(~40%)
suffer
various
(anosmia
and/or
ageusia,
fatigue,
cough,
myalgia,
cognitive
impairment,
insomnia,
dyspnea,
tachycardia)
beyond
12
weeks
diagnosed
syndrome
long
COVID.
Long‐term
studies
in
group
contracted
have
been
contrasted
noninfected
matched
people.
A
subset
can
be
distinguished
set
cytokine
markers
persistent,
low‐grade
inflammation
often
self‐report
two
or
more
bothersome
symptoms.
No
medication
alleviate
efficiently.
Coronavirus
nucleocapsid
proteins
investigated
extensively
potential
drug
targets
due
key
roles
among
is
ability
bind
respective
genomic
RNAs
incorporation
into
emerging
virions.
This
review
highlights
basic
its
undergo
liquid–liquid
phase
separation.
We
hypothesize
this
separation
may
contribute
hypothesis
unlocks
new
investigation
angles
could
potentially
open
novel
avenues
better
understanding
COVID
treating
condition.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
10(9), P. 1483 - 1483
Published: Sept. 17, 2021
Biomolecular
condensates
are
membraneless
organelles
(MLOs)
that
form
dynamic,
chemically
distinct
subcellular
compartments
organizing
macromolecules
such
as
proteins,
RNA,
and
DNA
in
unicellular
prokaryotic
bacteria
complex
eukaryotic
cells.
Separated
from
surrounding
environments,
MLOs
the
nucleoplasm,
cytoplasm,
mitochondria
assemble
by
liquid–liquid
phase
separation
(LLPS)
into
transient,
non-static,
liquid-like
droplets
regulate
essential
molecular
functions.
LLPS
is
primarily
controlled
post-translational
modifications
(PTMs)
fine-tune
balance
between
attractive
repulsive
charge
states
and/or
binding
motifs
of
proteins.
Aberrant
due
to
dysregulated
membrane
lipid
rafts
PTMs,
well
absence
adequate
hydrotropic
small
molecules
ATP,
or
presence
specific
RNA
proteins
can
cause
pathological
protein
aggregation
neurodegenerative
disorders.
Melatonin
may
exert
a
dominant
influence
over
biomolecular
optimizing
MLO
interdependent
reactions
through
stabilizing
raft
domains,
reducing
line
tension,
maintaining
negative
curvature
fluidity.
As
potent
antioxidant,
melatonin
protects
cardiolipin
other
lipids
peroxidation
cascades,
supporting
trafficking,
signaling,
ion
channel
activities,
ATPase
functionality
during
condensate
coacervation
dissolution.
even
control
PTM
mRNA-
RNA-binding
composition
regulating
N6-methyladenosine
(m6A)
modifications.
There
currently
lack
pharmaceuticals
targeting
disorders
via
regulation
separation.
The
potential
modulation
attenuation
aberrant
discussed
this
review.
FEBS Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 5, 2025
Biomolecular
condensates
are
dynamic
membraneless
compartments
that
regulate
a
myriad
of
cellular
functions.
A
particular
type
physiological
condensate
called
stress
granules
(SGs)
has
gained
increasing
interest
due
to
its
role
in
the
response
and
various
diseases.
SGs,
composed
several
hundred
RNA‐binding
proteins,
form
transiently
protect
mRNAs
from
translation
disassemble
when
subsides.
Interestingly,
SGs
contain
aggregation‐prone
such
as
TDP‐43,
FUS,
hnRNPA1,
others,
which
typically
found
pathological
inclusions
seen
autopsy
tissues
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
(ALS)
frontotemporal
dementia
(FTD)
patients.
Moreover,
mutations
these
genes
lead
familial
ALS
FTD.
This
led
researchers
propose
aggregation
is
seeded
by
aberrant
SGs:
fail
properly
disassemble,
lose
their
properties,
become
finally
‘mature’
into
aggregates.
Here,
we
discuss
evidence
supporting
this
model
for
ALS/FTD‐associated
proteins.
We
further
continue
focus
on
molecular
chaperone‐mediated
regulation
one
hand,
other.
In
addition
review
ALS/FTD‐relevant
nuclear
condensates,
namely
paraspeckles,
anisosomes,
nucleolar
amyloid
bodies,
emerging
chaperones.
As
majority
chaperoning
mechanisms
disassembly,
highlight
parallel
themes
condensation
across
different
chaperone
families,
underscoring
potential
early
disease
intervention.
Biological Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 20, 2025
Abstract
Most
mitochondrial
proteins
are
synthesized
in
the
cytosol
and
post-translationally
imported
into
mitochondria.
If
rate
of
protein
synthesis
exceeds
capacity
import
machinery,
precursor
can
transiently
accumulate
cytosol.
The
cytosolic
accumulation
precursors
jeopardizes
cellular
homeostasis
(proteostasis)
be
cause
diseases.
In
order
to
prevent
these
toxic
effects,
most
non-imported
rapidly
degraded
by
ubiquitin-proteasome
system.
However,
cells
employ
a
second
layer
defense
which
is
facilitated
sequestration
transient
aggregates.
formation
such
structures
triggered
nucleation
factors
as
small
heat
shock
proteins.
Disaggregases
chaperones
liberate
from
aggregates
pass
them
on
machinery
or,
under
persistent
stress
conditions,
proteasome
for
degradation.
Owing
their
role
buffering
systems,
were
referred
MitoStores.
This
review
articles
provides
general
overview
about
MitoStore
concept
early
stages
biogenesis
yeast
and,
cases
where
aspects
differ,
mammalian
cells.
Translational Neurodegeneration,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: May 12, 2025
Abstract
Stress
granules
(SGs)
are
membraneless
organelles
formed
in
the
cellular
cytoplasm
under
stressful
conditions
through
liquid–liquid
phase
separation
(LLPS).
SG
assembly
can
be
both
dependent
and
independent
of
eIF2α
pathway,
whereas
protein
quality
control
systems
mediate
disassembly.
Chaperones
specific
domains
RNA-binding
proteins
strongly
contribute
to
regulation
dynamics.
Chronic
stress,
arising
association
with
aging,
may
promote
persistent
SGs
that
difficult
disassemble,
thereby
acting
as
a
potential
pathological
nidus
for
aggregation
neurodegenerative
diseases
(NDDs).
In
this
review,
we
discuss
dynamics
factors
involved
We
also
highlight
relationship
among
LLPS,
SGs,
pathogenesis
different
NDDs.
More
importantly,
summarize
assembly-disassembly,
which
double-edged
sword
pathophysiology
This
review
aims
provide
new
insights
into
biology
pathology