Genes,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 380 - 380
Published: Jan. 31, 2023
The
precise
control
of
neural
crest
stem
cell
delamination,
migration
and
differentiation
ensures
proper
craniofacial
head
development.
Sox2
shapes
the
ontogeny
cranial
to
ensure
precision
flow
in
developing
head.
Here,
we
review
how
orchestrates
signals
that
these
complex
developmental
processes.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: May 25, 2021
Abstract
Hippo
signaling
is
an
evolutionarily
conserved
pathway
that
restricts
growth
and
regeneration
predominantly
by
suppressing
the
activity
of
transcriptional
coactivator
Yap.
Using
a
high-throughput
phenotypic
screen,
we
identified
potent
non-toxic
activator
In
vitro
kinase
assays
show
compound
acts
as
ATP-competitive
inhibitor
Lats
kinases—the
core
enzymes
in
signaling.
The
substance
prevents
Yap
phosphorylation
induces
proliferation
supporting
cells
murine
inner
ear,
cardiomyocytes,
human
Müller
glia
retinal
organoids.
RNA
sequencing
indicates
reversibly
activates
expression
targets:
upon
withdrawal,
subset
supporting-cell
progeny
exits
cell
cycle
upregulates
genes
characteristic
sensory
hair
cells.
Our
results
suggest
pharmacological
inhibition
kinases
may
promote
initial
stages
proliferative
cells,
process
thought
to
be
permanently
suppressed
adult
mammalian
ear.
Development,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
148(12)
Published: June 15, 2021
ABSTRACT
The
balance
between
stem
cell
potency
and
lineage
specification
entails
the
integration
of
both
extrinsic
intrinsic
cues,
which
ultimately
influence
gene
expression
through
activity
transcription
factors.
One
example
this
is
provided
by
Hippo
signalling
pathway,
plays
a
central
role
in
regulating
organ
size
during
development.
pathway
mediated
transcriptional
co-factors
Yes-associated
protein
(YAP)
co-activator
with
PDZ-binding
motif
(TAZ),
interact
TEA
domain
(TEAD)
proteins
to
regulate
expression.
Although
roles
YAP
TAZ
have
been
intensively
studied,
played
TEAD
are
less
well
understood.
Recent
studies
begun
address
this,
revealing
that
TEADs
progenitor
self-renewal
differentiation
throughout
various
stages
Furthermore,
it
becoming
apparent
other
biology.
This
Primer
provides
an
overview
development,
focusing
on
their
as
within
developmental,
homeostatic
disease
contexts.
Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
79(2)
Published: Jan. 19, 2022
Abstract
The
Hippo/Yes-associated
protein
(YAP)
signaling
pathway
has
been
shown
to
be
able
maintain
organ
size
and
homeostasis
by
regulating
cell
proliferation,
differentiation,
apoptosis.
abuse
of
aminoglycosides
is
one
the
main
causes
sensorineural
hearing
loss
(SSNHL).
However,
role
Hippo/YAP
in
cochlear
hair
(HC)
damage
protection
auditory
field
still
unclear.
In
this
study,
we
used
YAP
agonist
XMU-MP-1
(XMU)
inhibitor
Verteporfin
(VP)
regulate
vitro.
We
showed
that
overexpression
reduced
neomycin-induced
HC
loss,
while
downregulated
expression
increased
vulnerability
after
neomycin
exposure
next
found
activation
inhibited
C-Abl-mediated
apoptosis,
which
led
loss.
Many
previous
studies
have
reported
level
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
significantly
HCs
exposure.
our
also
decreased
ROS
accumulation,
downregulation
accumulation.
summary,
results
demonstrate
plays
an
important
reducing
injury
maintaining
function
aminoglycoside
could
protect
against
inhibiting
apoptosis
decreasing
suggesting
a
novel
therapeutic
target
for
aminoglycosides-induced
clinic.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
8(6)
Published: Feb. 11, 2022
Hair
cell
(HC)
loss
within
the
inner
ear
cochlea
is
a
leading
cause
for
deafness
in
humans.
Before
onset
of
hearing,
immature
supporting
cells
(SCs)
neonatal
mice
have
some
limited
capacity
HC
regeneration.
Here,
we
show
that
organoid
culture,
transient
activation
progenitor-specific
RNA
binding
protein
LIN28B
and
Activin
antagonist
follistatin
(FST)
enhances
regenerative
competence
maturing/mature
cochlear
SCs
by
reprogramming
them
into
progenitor-like
cells.
Transcriptome
profiling
mechanistic
studies
reveal
drives
SC
reprogramming,
while
FST
required
to
counterbalance
hyperactivation
transforming
growth
factor–β–type
signaling
LIN28B.
Last,
coactivation
spontaneous
regeneration
may
be
part
an
endogenous
repair
mechanism
primes
These
findings
indicate
dedifferentiation
critical
identify
as
main
regulators.
Cell Death and Differentiation,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
28(1), P. 24 - 34
Published: Dec. 14, 2020
Abstract
While
inner
ear
disorders
are
common,
our
ability
to
intervene
and
recover
their
sensory
function
is
limited.
In
vitro
models
of
the
ear,
like
organoid
system,
could
aid
in
identifying
new
regenerative
drugs
gene
therapies.
Here,
we
provide
a
perspective
on
status
guidance
how
improve
applicability
translational
research.
We
highlight
generation
cell
types
from
pluripotent
stem
cells
as
particularly
promising
focus
Several
exciting
recent
studies
have
shown
developmental
signaling
cues
embryonic
fetal
development
can
be
mimicked
differentiate
into
“inner
organoids”
containing
otic
progenitor
cells,
hair
neurons.
However,
current
differentiation
protocols
knowledge
general,
bias
toward
epithelia
ear.
propose
that
more
holistic
view
needed
better
model
vitro.
Moving
forward,
attention
should
made
broader
diversity
neuroglial
mesenchymal
they
interact
space
or
time
during
development.
With
improved
control
epithelial,
neuroglial,
fate
specification,
organoids
would
truly
recapitulate
neurosensory
dysfunction.
conclude
by
discussing
single-cell
atlases
developing
technical
innovations
will
critical
tools
advance
platforms
for
future
pre-clinical
applications.
Development,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
151(2)
Published: Jan. 15, 2024
ABSTRACT
Cell
shape
is
a
powerful
readout
of
cell
state,
fate
and
function.
We
describe
custom
workflow
to
perform
semi-automated,
3D
nucleus
segmentation,
spherical
harmonics
principal
components
analysis
distill
nuclear
variation
into
discrete
biologically
meaningful
parameters.
apply
these
methods
analyze
in
the
neuromast
cells
zebrafish
lateral
line
system,
finding
that
shapes
vary
with
location
identity.
The
distinction
between
hair
support
accounted
for
much
variation,
which
allowed
us
train
classifiers
predict
identity
from
features.
Using
transgenic
markers
subpopulations,
we
found
subtypes
had
different
each
other.
To
investigate
how
loss
type
altered
distributions,
examined
atoh1a
mutants
lack
cells.
mutant
neuromasts
lacked
phenotype
associated
cells,
but
did
not
exhibit
mutant-specific
shape.
Our
results
demonstrate
utility
using
features
characterize,
compare
classify
living
developing
organism.
Stem Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
18(1), P. 319 - 336
Published: Dec. 29, 2022
Functional
cochlear
hair
cells
(HCs)
innervated
by
spiral
ganglion
neurons
(SGNs)
are
essential
for
hearing,
whereas
robust
models
that
recapitulate
the
peripheral
auditory
circuity
still
lacking.
Here,
we
developed
organoids
with
functional
in
a
staging
three-dimensional
(3D)
co-culture
system
initially
reprogramming
progenitor
(CPCs)
increased
proliferative
potency
could
be
long-term
expanded,
then
stepwise
inducing
differentiation
of
HCs,
as
well
outgrowth
neurites
from
SGNs.
The
function
HCs
and
synapses
within
was
confirmed
series
morphological
electrophysiological
evaluations.
Single-cell
mRNA
sequencing
revealed
trajectories
CPCs
toward
major
cell
types
dynamic
gene
expression
during
organoid
HC
development,
which
resembled
pattern
native
HCs.
We
established
first
time,
provides
platform
deciphering
mechanisms
sensorineural
hearing
loss.
Pharmacology Research & Perspectives,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(3)
Published: May 22, 2022
Abstract
Despite
a
prevalence
greater
than
cancer
or
diabetes,
there
are
no
currently
approved
drugs
for
the
treatment
of
hearing
loss.
Research
over
past
two
decades
has
led
to
vastly
improved
understanding
cellular
and
molecular
mechanisms
in
cochlea
that
lead
deficits
advent
novel
strategies
combat
them.
Combined
with
innovative
methods
enable
local
drug
delivery
inner
ear,
these
insights
have
paved
way
promising
therapies
now
under
clinical
investigation.
In
this
review,
we
will
outline
renaissance
cochlear
biology
development,
focusing
on
noise,
age‐related,
chemotherapy‐induced
dysfunction.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(8), P. 6994 - 6994
Published: April 10, 2023
Sensorineural
hearing
loss
is
the
most
prevalent
sensory
deficit
in
humans.
Most
cases
of
are
due
to
degeneration
key
structures
pathway
cochlea,
such
as
hair
cells,
primary
auditory
neurons,
and
their
synaptic
connection
cells.
Different
cell-based
strategies
replace
damaged
inner
ear
neurosensory
tissue
aiming
at
restoration
regeneration
or
functional
recovery
currently
subject
intensive
research.
these
treatment
approaches
require
experimental
vitro
models
that
rely
on
a
fine
understanding
earliest
morphogenetic
steps
underlie
vivo
development
since
its
initial
induction
from
common
otic–epibranchial
territory.
This
knowledge
will
be
applied
various
proposed
cell
replacement
either
address
feasibility
identify
novel
therapeutic
options
for
sensorineural
loss.
In
this
review,
we
describe
how
epibranchial
placode
can
recapitulated
by
focusing
cellular
transformations
occur
converted
thickening
surface
ectoderm
next
hindbrain
known
otic
an
otocyst
embedded
head
mesenchyme.
Finally,
highlight
events
towards
progenitors
derivatives.