Muscle cell‐derived cytokines in skeletal muscle regeneration DOI
Rachel J. Waldemer, Dong‐Wook Kim, Jie Chen

et al.

FEBS Journal, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 289(21), P. 6463 - 6483

Published: Jan. 24, 2022

Regeneration of the mammalian adult skeletal muscle is a well‐orchestrated process regulated by multiple proteins and signalling pathways. Cytokines constitute major class regulators myogenesis. It well established that infiltrating immune cells at site injury secrete cytokines, which play critical roles in myofibre repair regeneration process. In past 10–15 years, itself has emerged as prolific producer cytokines. Much attention field been focused on endocrine effects muscle‐secreted cytokines (myokines) metabolic regulation. However, ample evidence suggests muscle‐derived also regulate myogenic differentiation an autocrine manner. this review, we survey meet two criteria: (a) expression cells; (b) demonstrating function. Dozens representing several classes make up group, together they all steps How such large array coordinate their to form regulatory network fascinating, pressing question. Functional studies can distinguish source vivo are much needed order facilitate exploration full therapeutic potential.

Language: Английский

Glia-to-Neuron Conversion by CRISPR-CasRx Alleviates Symptoms of Neurological Disease in Mice DOI Creative Commons
Haibo Zhou, Jinlin Su,

Xinde Hu

et al.

Cell, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 181(3), P. 590 - 603.e16

Published: April 1, 2020

Language: Английский

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384

CRISPR/Cas9 therapeutics: progress and prospects DOI Creative Commons
Tianxiang Li, Yanyan Yang, Hongzhao Qi

et al.

Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 8(1)

Published: Jan. 16, 2023

Abstract Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)/CRISPR-associated protein 9 (Cas9) gene-editing technology is the ideal tool of future for treating diseases by permanently correcting deleterious base mutations or disrupting disease-causing genes with great precision and efficiency. A variety efficient Cas9 variants derivatives have been developed to cope complex genomic changes that occur during diseases. However, strategies effectively deliver CRISPR system diseased cells in vivo are currently lacking, nonviral vectors target recognition functions may be focus research. Pathological physiological resulting from disease onset expected serve as identifying factors targeted delivery targets gene editing. Diseases both varied complex, choice appropriate methods different important. Meanwhile, there still many potential challenges identified when targeting CRISPR/Cas9 treatment. This paper reviews current developments three aspects, namely, type, vector, characteristics. Additionally, this summarizes successful examples clinical trials finally describes possible problems associated applications.

Language: Английский

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321

A CRISPR–dCas Toolbox for Genetic Engineering and Synthetic Biology DOI Creative Commons
Xiaoshu Xu, Lei S. Qi

Journal of Molecular Biology, Journal Year: 2018, Volume and Issue: 431(1), P. 34 - 47

Published: June 26, 2018

Programmable control of gene expression is essential to understanding function, engineering cellular behaviors, and developing therapeutics. Beyond the editing applications enabled by nuclease CRISPR-Cas9 CRISPR-Cas12a, invention nuclease-dead Cas molecules (dCas9 dCas12a) offers a platform for precise genome function without editing. Diverse dCas tools have been developed, which constitute comprehensive toolbox that allows interrogation modulation behaviors. This review summarizes current transcription regulation, epigenetic engineering, imaging, genetic screens, chromatin immunoprecipitation. We also highlight advantages existing challenges in synthetic biology, provide perspectives on future directions applications.

Language: Английский

Citations

283

Engineering the next generation of cell-based therapeutics DOI Open Access
Caleb J. Bashor, Isaac B. Hilton,

Hozefa S. Bandukwala

et al.

Nature Reviews Drug Discovery, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 21(9), P. 655 - 675

Published: May 30, 2022

Language: Английский

Citations

260

Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine: Achievements, Future, and Sustainability in Asia DOI Creative Commons
Fengxuan Han, Jiayuan Wang,

Luguang Ding

et al.

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 8

Published: March 24, 2020

Exploring innovative solutions to improve the healthcare of aging and diseased population continues being a global challenge. Among number strategies toward this goal, tissue engineering regenerative medicine (TERM) has gradually evolved into promising approach meet future needs patients. TERM recently received increasing attention in Asia, as evidenced by markedly increased researchers, publications, clinical trials translational products. This review aims give brief overview development Asia over last decade highlighting some important advances field featuring major achievements representative research groups. The novel biomaterials enabling technologies, identification new cell sources, applications various tissues are briefly introduced. Finally, achievement including discoveries, examples commercial products will be Discussion on current limitations directions hot also provided.

Language: Английский

Citations

256

dCas9-Based Scn1a Gene Activation Restores Inhibitory Interneuron Excitability and Attenuates Seizures in Dravet Syndrome Mice DOI Creative Commons
Gaia Colasante, Gabriele Lignani, Simone Brusco

et al.

Molecular Therapy, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 28(1), P. 235 - 253

Published: Sept. 3, 2019

Language: Английский

Citations

182

SETD2 Restricts Prostate Cancer Metastasis by Integrating EZH2 and AMPK Signaling Pathways DOI Creative Commons
Huairui Yuan, Ying Han,

Xuege Wang

et al.

Cancer Cell, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 38(3), P. 350 - 365.e7

Published: July 2, 2020

Language: Английский

Citations

165

APOE4/4 is linked to damaging lipid droplets in Alzheimer’s disease microglia DOI Creative Commons
Michael S. Haney, Róbert Pálovics, Christy Munson

et al.

Nature, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 628(8006), P. 154 - 161

Published: March 13, 2024

Abstract Several genetic risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease implicate genes involved in lipid metabolism and many of these are highly expressed glial cells 1 . However, the relationship between glia pathology remains poorly understood. Through single-nucleus RNA sequencing brain tissue disease, we have identified a microglial state defined by expression droplet-associated enzyme ACSL1 with ACSL1-positive microglia being most abundant patients having APOE4/4 genotype. In human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived microglia, fibrillar Aβ induces expression, triglyceride synthesis droplet accumulation an APOE-dependent manner. Additionally, conditioned media from droplet-containing lead to Tau phosphorylation neurotoxicity Our findings suggest link neurotoxic microglia-derived factors, potentially providing therapeutic strategies disease.

Language: Английский

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161

Enhancer Histone Acetylation Modulates Transcriptional Bursting Dynamics of Neuronal Activity-Inducible Genes DOI Creative Commons

Liang-Fu Chen,

Yen Ting Lin, David A. Gallegos

et al.

Cell Reports, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 26(5), P. 1174 - 1188.e5

Published: Jan. 1, 2019

Neuronal activity-inducible gene transcription correlates with rapid and transient increases in histone acetylation at promoters enhancers of activity-regulated genes. Exactly how modulates these genes has remained unknown. We used single-cell situ transcriptional analysis to show that Fos Npas4 are transcribed stochastic bursts mouse neurons membrane depolarization mRNA expression by increasing burst frequency. then expressed dCas9-p300 or dCas9-HDAC8 fusion proteins mimic block activity-induced locally enhancers. Adding increased prolonging duration resulted higher protein levels an elevation resting potential. Inhibiting reduced reducing frequency impaired experience-dependent induction the hippocampus vivo. Thus, tunes dynamics experience-regulated affect selective changes neuronal cellular function.

Language: Английский

Citations

151

CRISPR technologies for genome, epigenome and transcriptome editing DOI
Lukas Villiger,

Julia Joung,

Luke W. Koblan

et al.

Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 25(6), P. 464 - 487

Published: Feb. 2, 2024

Language: Английский

Citations

75