NAR Cancer,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: Jan. 9, 2024
Abstract
Diffuse
large
B-cell
lymphoma
(DLBCL)
is
a
commonly
diagnosed,
aggressive
non-Hodgkin's
lymphoma.
While
R-CHOP
chemoimmunotherapy
potentially
curative,
about
40%
of
DLBCL
patients
will
fail,
highlighting
the
need
to
identify
biomarkers
optimize
management.
SAMHD1
has
dNTPase-independent
role
in
promoting
resection
facilitate
DNA
double-strand
break
(DSB)
repair
by
homologous
recombination.
We
evaluated
relationship
levels
with
sensitivity
DSB-sensitizing
agents
cells
and
association
expression
clinical
outcomes
79
treated
definitive
therapy
an
independent
cohort
dataset
234
patients.
Low
expression,
Vpx-mediated,
or
siRNA-mediated
degradation/depletion
was
associated
greater
doxorubicin
PARP
inhibitors.
On
Kaplan–Meier
log-rank
survival
analysis,
low
improved
overall
(OS),
which
on
subset
analysis
remained
significant
only
advanced
stage
(III-IV)
moderate
high
risk
(2–5
International
Prognostic
Index
(IPI)).
The
OS
multivariate
other
adverse
factors,
including
IPI,
validated
cohort.
Our
findings
suggest
that
mediates
resistance
may
be
important
prognostic
biomarker
advanced,
higher-risk
Cell Communication and Signaling,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Feb. 12, 2024
Abstract
Sirtuins,
which
are
NAD
+
-dependent
class
III
histone
deacetylases,
involved
in
various
biological
processes,
including
DNA
damage
repair,
immune
inflammation,
oxidative
stress,
mitochondrial
homeostasis,
autophagy,
and
apoptosis.
Sirtuins
essential
regulators
of
cellular
function
organismal
health.
Increasing
evidence
suggests
that
the
development
age-related
diseases,
kidney
is
associated
with
aberrant
expression
sirtuins,
regulation
sirtuins
activity
can
effectively
improve
delay
progression
disease.
In
this
review,
we
summarise
current
studies
highlighting
role
renal
diseases.
First,
discuss
sirtuin
family
members
their
main
mechanisms
action.
We
then
outline
possible
roles
cell
types
Finally,
compounds
activate
or
inhibit
consequently
ameliorate
conclusion,
targeted
modulation
a
potential
therapeutic
strategy
for
Medicinal Research Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 31, 2024
Abstract
The
sirtuin
family
comprises
seven
NAD
+
‐dependent
enzymes
which
catalyze
protein
lysine
deacylation
and
mono
ADP‐ribosylation.
Sirtuins
act
as
central
regulators
of
genomic
stability
gene
expression
control
key
processes,
including
energetic
metabolism,
cell
cycle,
differentiation,
apoptosis,
aging.
As
a
result,
all
sirtuins
play
critical
roles
in
cellular
homeostasis
organism
wellness,
their
dysregulation
has
been
linked
to
metabolic,
cardiovascular,
neurological
diseases.
Furthermore,
have
shown
dichotomous
cancer,
acting
context‐dependent
tumor
suppressors
or
promoters.
Given
role
different
attracted
increasing
research
interest
aimed
at
developing
both
activators
inhibitors.
Indeed,
modulation
may
therapeutic
effects
many
age‐related
diseases,
diabetes,
cardiovascular
neurodegenerative
disorders,
cancer.
Moreover,
isoform
selective
modulators
increase
our
knowledge
biology
aid
develop
better
therapies.
Through
this
review,
we
provide
insights
into
pharmacology
illustrate
enzymatic
activities
biological
functions.
outline
the
most
relevant
terms
modes
action,
structure–activity
relationships,
pharmacological
effects,
clinical
applications.
Nucleic Acids Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
51(15), P. 7972 - 7987
Published: July 3, 2023
Abstract
DNA-dependent
protein
kinase
(DNA-PK)
plays
a
critical
role
in
non-homologous
end
joining
(NHEJ),
the
predominant
pathway
that
repairs
DNA
double-strand
breaks
(DSB)
response
to
ionizing
radiation
(IR)
govern
genome
integrity.
The
interaction
of
catalytic
subunit
DNA-PK
(DNA-PKcs)
with
Ku70/Ku80
heterodimer
on
DSBs
leads
activation;
however,
it
is
not
known
if
upstream
signaling
events
this
activation.
Here,
we
reveal
regulatory
step
governing
activation
by
SIRT2
deacetylation,
which
facilitates
DNA-PKcs
localization
and
Ku,
thereby
promoting
DSB
repair
NHEJ.
deacetylase
activity
governs
cellular
resistance
DSB-inducing
agents
promotes
furthermore
interacts
deacetylates
IR.
Ku
phosphorylation
downstream
NHEJ
substrates.
Moreover,
targeting
AGK2,
SIRT2-specific
inhibitor,
augments
efficacy
IR
cancer
cells
tumors.
Our
findings
define
for
SIRT2-mediated
elucidating
event
initiating
Furthermore,
our
data
suggest
inhibition
may
be
promising
rationale-driven
therapeutic
strategy
increasing
effectiveness
therapy.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(8), P. 3460 - 3460
Published: April 8, 2025
Viral
protein
X
(Vpx)
is
a
unique
accessory
encoded
by
the
genome
of
human
immunodeficiency
virus
type
2
(HIV-2)
and
lineages
simian
sooty
mangabeys.
So
far,
counteracting
cellular
restriction
factor
SAMHD1
mediating
efficient
translocation
viral
pre-integration
complex
have
been
recognized
as
key
functions
Vpx;
however,
thorough
exploration
its
effects
on
transcriptome
cytokine
milieu
has
not
yet
undertaken.
In
this
study,
we
carried
out
transcriptomic
analysis
THP-1
cells
determined
differential
gene
expressions
induced
HIV-2
Vpx,
utilizing
vectors
coding
for
wild-type
K68-R70
functionally
restricted
proteins.
Significantly
altered
genes
were
then
validated
quantified
through
real-time
quantitative
PCR
(qPCR);
additionally,
replication-competent
virions
also
used
to
confirm
findings.
Moreover,
analyzed
effect
Vpx
expression
secretion
cytokines
in
medium
transfected
cells.
Our
findings
revealed
that
can
significantly
alter
helicases,
zinc
finger
proteins,
chaperons,
transcription
factors
proteins
involved
DNA
methylation.
Differentially
negative
regulation
processes,
I
interferon-signaling
pathway,
DNA-template
transcription,
elongation,
positive
interferon
beta
production
innate
immune
response.
Importantly,
was
found
decrease
HIV-1
Tat,
possibly
downregulation
crucial
splicing
factor,
required
maturation
Tat.
Additionally,
studies
showed
proinflammatory
cytokines.
study
provides
important
information
about
role
played
priming
taming
environment
allow
establishment
infection.
Journal of Virology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 25, 2025
ABSTRACT
SAMHD1
is
a
dNTPase
of
mammalian
cells.
In
2011,
was
found
to
be
host
restriction
factor
against
retroviruses
through
dNTP
reduction.
Recent
research
provides
evidence
that
the
antiviral
mechanisms
cannot
explained
solely
by
its
activity.
Instead,
versatility
SAMHD1-mediated
various
viruses
suggests
extend
beyond
depletion.
This
explains
multifaceted
and
broad
functions
play
significant
role
in
innate
immunity.
ABSTRACT
The
size
and
composition
of
the
intracellular
DNA
precursor
pool
is
integral
to
maintenance
genome
stability,
this
relationship
fundamental
our
understanding
cancer.
Key
aspects
carcinogenesis,
including
elevated
mutation
rates
induction
certain
types
damage
in
cancer
cells,
can
be
linked
disturbances
deoxynucleoside
triphosphate
(dNTP)
pools.
Furthermore,
approaches
treat
heavily
exploit
metabolic
interplay
between
dNTP
pool,
with
a
long-standing
example
being
use
antimetabolite-based
therapies,
strategy
continues
show
promise
development
new
targeted
therapies.
In
Review,
we
compile
current
knowledge
on
both
causes
consequences
perturbations
together
their
impact
stability.
We
outline
several
outstanding
questions
remaining
field,
such
as
role
catabolism
stability
expansion.
Importantly,
detail
how
mechanistic
these
processes
utilised
aim
providing
better
informed
treatment
options
patients