European Heart Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 25, 2024
Vascular
smooth
muscle
cell
(VSMC)
phenotype
switching
is
a
pathological
hallmark
in
various
cardiovascular
diseases.
N4-acetylcytidine
(ac4C)
catalyzed
by
N-acetyltransferase
10
(NAT10)
well
conserved
the
enzymatic
modification
of
ribonucleic
acid
(RNA).
NAT10-mediated
ac4C
acetylation
involved
physiological
and
processes,
including
cardiac
remodelling.
However,
biological
functions
underlying
regulatory
mechanisms
mRNA
modifications
vascular
diseases
remain
elusive.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Nov. 14, 2024
Abstract
In
the
last
decade,
messenger
ribonucleic
acid
(mRNA)-based
drugs
have
gained
great
interest
in
both
immunotherapy
and
non-immunogenic
applications.
This
surge
can
be
largely
attributed
to
demonstration
of
distinct
advantages
offered
by
various
mRNA
molecules,
alongside
rapid
advancements
nucleic
delivery
systems.
It
is
noteworthy
that
immunogenicity
presents
a
double-edged
sword.
context
immunotherapy,
extra
supplementation
adjuvant
generally
required
for
induction
robust
immune
responses.
Conversely,
non-immunotherapeutic
scenarios,
activation
unwanted
considering
host
tolerability
high
expression
demand
mRNA-encoded
functional
proteins.
Herein,
mainly
focused
on
linear
non-replicating
mRNA,
we
overview
preclinical
clinical
progress
prospects
medicines
encompassing
vaccines
other
therapeutics.
We
also
highlight
importance
focusing
host-specific
variations,
including
age,
gender,
pathological
condition,
concurrent
medication
individual
patient,
maximized
efficacy
safety
upon
administration.
Furthermore,
deliberate
potential
challenges
may
encounter
realm
disease
treatment,
current
endeavors
improvement,
as
well
application
future
advancements.
Overall,
this
review
aims
present
comprehensive
understanding
mRNA-based
therapies
while
illuminating
prospective
development
drugs.
International Journal of Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(4), P. 1238 - 1255
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
RNA
modifications
play
a
pivotal
role
in
regulating
cellular
biology
by
exerting
influence
over
distribution
features
and
molecular
functions
at
the
post-transcriptional
level.Among
these
modifications,
N7-methylguanosine
(m7G)
stands
out
as
one
of
most
prevalent.Over
recent
years,
significant
attention
has
been
directed
towards
understanding
implications
m7G
modification.This
modification
is
present
diverse
molecules,
including
transfer
RNAs,
messenger
ribosomal
other
noncoding
RNAs.Its
regulation
occurs
through
series
specific
methyltransferases
m7G-binding
proteins.Notably,
implicated
various
diseases,
prominently
across
multiple
cancer
types.Earlier
studies
have
elucidated
significance
context
immune
within
tumor
microenvironment.This
comprehensive
review
culminates
synthesis
findings
related
to
modulation
cells
infiltration,
encompassing
T
cells,
B
innate
all
orchestrated
modification.Furthermore,
interplay
between
its
regulatory
proteins
can
profoundly
affect
efficacy
adjuvant
therapeutics,
thereby
potentially
serving
biomarker
therapeutic
target
for
combinatory
interventions
types.
Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
96(28), P. 11366 - 11373
Published: July 6, 2024
The
dynamic
landscape
of
cellular
nucleotides/nucleosides
associated
with
RNA
metabolism,
particularly
in
diseases
like
cancer,
has
spurred
intensive
interest.
Here,
we
report
a
robust
stable
isotope-diluted
UHPLC-ESI-MS/MS
method
for
accurate
quantification
12
purine
ribonucleosides,
including
10
methylated
nucleosides.
By
the
use
thermally
decomposable
ammonium
bicarbonate
(NH
Theranostics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(6), P. 2428 - 2450
Published: Jan. 20, 2025
Rationale:
Abnormal
metabolic
states
contribute
to
a
variety
of
diseases,
including
cancer.
RNA
modifications
have
diverse
biological
functions
and
are
implicated
in
cancer
development,
gastric
(GC).
However,
the
direct
relationship
between
glucose
homeostasis
4-acetylcytosine
(ac4C)
modification
GC
remains
unclear.
Methods:
The
prognostic
value
acetyltransferase
NAT10
expression
was
evaluated
human
cohort.
Additionally,
preoperative
PET/CT
data
from
patients
Micro-PET/CT
imaging
mice
were
employed
assess
metabolism.
role
investigated
through
various
experiments,
xenografts,
organoids,
conditional
knockout
(cKO)
mouse
model.
underlying
mechanisms
examined
using
dot
blotting,
immunofluorescence
staining,
co-immunoprecipitation,
high-throughput
sequencing,
among
other
techniques.
Results:
Glucose
deprivation
activates
autophagy-lysosome
pathway,
leading
degradation
by
enhancing
its
interaction
with
sequestosome
1
(SQSTM1)/microtubule-associated
protein
light
chain
3
alpha
(LC3)
complex,
ultimately
resulting
reduction
ac4C
modification.
Furthermore,
levels
elevated
tissues
correlate
poor
prognosis.
A
strong
correlation
exists
18F-FDG
uptake
patients.
drives
glycolytic
metabolism
carcinogenesis
vitro
vivo.
Mechanistically,
stimulates
at
intersection
coding
sequence
(CDS)
3'
untranslated
region
(3'UTR)
hexokinase
2
(HK2)
mRNA,
stability
activating
thereby
driving
tumorigenesis.
Conclusion:
Our
findings
highlight
critical
crosstalk
epitranscriptome
carcinogenesis.
This
finding
offers
potential
strategy
targeting
NAT10/HK2
axis
for
treatment
patients,
especially
those
highly
active
Gut Microbes,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Feb. 17, 2025
The
gut
microbiota
undergoes
continuous
variations
among
individuals
and
across
their
lifespan,
shaped
by
diverse
factors
encompassing
diet,
age,
lifestyle
choices,
medication
intake,
disease
states.
These
microbial
inhabitants
play
a
pivotal
role
in
orchestrating
physiological
metabolic
pathways
through
the
production
of
metabolites
like
bile
acids,
choline,
short-chain
fatty
neurotransmitters,
thereby
establishing
dynamic
"gut-organ
axis"
with
host.
intricate
interplay
between
host
is
indispensable
for
health,
RNA
N6-methyladenosine
modification,
epigenetic
mark
on
RNA,
emerges
as
key
player
this
process.
M6A
most
prevalent
internal
modification
eukaryotic
has
garnered
significant
attention
realm
epigenetics.
Recent
findings
underscore
its
potential
to
influence
diversity
intestinal
barrier
function
modulating
gene
expression
patterns.
Conversely,
microbiota,
impact
landscape
cells,
may
indirectly
regulate
recruitment
activity
m6A-modifying
enzymes.
This
review
endeavors
delve
into
biological
functions
m6A
consequences
injury
pathogenesis,
elucidating
partial
possible
mechanisms
which
maintain
health
homeostasis.
Furthermore,
it
also
explores
crosstalk
them
injury,
offering
novel
perspective
that
deepens
our
understanding
underlying
diseases.
Military Medical Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Dec. 4, 2023
Abstract
Cancer
immunotherapy
using
immune-checkpoint
inhibitors
(ICIs)
has
revolutionized
the
field
of
cancer
treatment;
however,
ICI
efficacy
is
constrained
by
progressive
dysfunction
CD8
+
tumor-infiltrating
lymphocytes
(TILs),
which
termed
T
cell
exhaustion.
This
process
driven
diverse
extrinsic
factors
across
heterogeneous
tumor
immune
microenvironment
(TIME).
Simultaneously,
tumorigenesis
entails
robust
reshaping
epigenetic
landscape,
potentially
instigating
In
this
review,
we
summarize
mechanisms
governing
microenvironmental
cues
leading
to
exhaustion,
and
discuss
therapeutic
potential
targeting
regulators
for
immunotherapies.
Finally,
outline
conceptual
technical
advances
in
developing
treatment
paradigms
involving
immunostimulatory
agents
therapies.