Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: June 26, 2023
Background
A
growing
body
of
evidence
suggests
that
particulate
matter
(PM10)
enters
the
gastrointestinal
(GI)
tract
directly,
causing
GI
epithelial
cells
to
function
less
efficiently,
leading
inflammation
and
an
imbalance
in
gut
microbiome.
PM10
may,
however,
act
as
exacerbation
factor
patients
with
inflamed
intestinal
epithelium,
which
is
associated
inflammatory
bowel
disease.
Objective
The
purpose
this
study
was
dissect
pathology
mechanism
exposure
intestines.
Methods
In
study,
we
established
chronically
epithelium
models
utilizing
two-dimensional
(2D)
human
(hIECs)
3D
organoids
(hIOs),
mimic
vivo
cellular
diversity
function,
order
examine
deleterious
effects
intestine-like
vitro
models.
Results
Inflamed
2D
hIECs
hIOs
exhibited
pathological
features,
such
inflammation,
decreased
markers,
defective
barrier
function.
addition,
found
induced
a
more
severe
disturbance
peptide
uptake
than
control
cells.
This
due
fact
it
interferes
calcium
signaling,
protein
digestion,
absorption
pathways.
findings
demonstrate
PM10-induced
alterations
contribute
disorders
caused
by
intestine.
Conclusions
According
our
findings,
hIEC
hIO
could
be
powerful
platforms
for
evaluation
causal
relationship
between
PM
abnormal
functions.
Fluids and Barriers of the CNS,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: March 28, 2023
Abstract
The
CLDN5
gene
encodes
claudin-5
(CLDN-5)
that
is
expressed
in
endothelial
cells
and
forms
tight
junctions
which
limit
the
passive
diffusions
of
ions
solutes.
blood–brain
barrier
(BBB),
composed
brain
microvascular
associated
pericytes
end-feet
astrocytes,
a
physical
biological
to
maintain
microenvironment.
expression
CLDN-5
tightly
regulated
BBB
by
other
junctional
proteins
supports
from
astrocytes.
most
recent
literature
clearly
shows
compromised
with
decline
increasing
risks
developing
neuropsychiatric
disorders,
epilepsy,
calcification
dementia.
purpose
this
review
summarize
known
diseases
function.
In
first
part
review,
we
highlight
understanding
how
as
well
astrocytes
cells.
We
detail
some
drugs
can
enhance
these
are
being
developed
or
currently
use
treat
decline.
then
summarise
mutagenesis-based
studies
have
facilitated
better
physiological
role
protein
at
demonstrated
functional
consequences
recently
identified
pathogenic
missense
mutation
patients
alternating
hemiplegia
childhood.
This
gain-of-function
CLDN
family
all
others
representing
loss-of-function
mutations
resulting
mis-localization
and/or
attenuated
Finally,
reports
about
dosage-dependent
effect
on
development
neurological
mice
discuss
what
cellular
for
regulation
human
diseases.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: June 23, 2023
Abstract
Transient
receptor
potential
(TRP)
channel
TRPV4
is
a
polymodal
cellular
sensor
that
responds
to
moderate
heat,
cell
swelling,
shear
stress,
and
small-molecule
ligands.
It
involved
in
thermogenesis,
regulation
of
vascular
tone,
bone
homeostasis,
renal
pulmonary
functions.
implicated
neuromuscular
skeletal
disorders,
edema,
cancers,
represents
an
important
drug
target.
The
cytoskeletal
remodeling
GTPase
RhoA
has
been
shown
suppress
activity.
Here,
we
present
structure
the
human
TRPV4-RhoA
complex
shows
interaction
with
membrane-facing
surface
ankyrin
repeat
domains.
contact
interface
reveals
residues
are
mutated
neuropathies,
providing
insight
into
disease
pathogenesis.
We
also
identify
binding
sites
agonist
4α-PDD
inhibitor
HC-067047
at
base
S1-S4
bundle,
show
leads
pore
opening,
while
inhibition
involves
π-to-α
transition
pore-forming
helix
S6.
Our
structures
elucidate
between
hTRPV4
RhoA,
as
well
this
disease-causing
mutations.
They
shed
light
on
activation
provide
template
for
design
future
therapeutics
treatment
TRPV4-related
diseases.
The Journal of Cell Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
223(5)
Published: March 22, 2024
Epithelia
must
be
able
to
resist
mechanical
force
preserve
tissue
integrity.
While
intercellular
junctions
are
known
important
for
the
resistance
of
epithelia,
roles
tight
(TJs)
remain
established.
We
previously
demonstrated
that
epithelial
cells
devoid
TJ
membrane
proteins
claudins
and
JAM-A
completely
lack
TJs
exhibit
focal
breakages
their
apical
junctions.
Here,
we
demonstrate
fracture
when
claudin/JAM-A–deficient
undergo
spontaneous
cell
stretching.
The
junction
was
accompanied
by
actin
disorganization,
polymerization
required
integrity
in
cells.
Further
deletion
CAR
resulted
disruption
ZO-1
molecule
ordering
at
junctions,
severe
defects
These
results
regulate
junctional
complex
Developmental Cell,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
59(21), P. 2866 - 2881.e8
Published: Aug. 12, 2024
Formation
of
fluid-filled
lumina
by
epithelial
tissues
is
essential
for
organ
development.
How
cells
control
the
hydraulic
and
cortical
forces
to
lumen
morphology
not
well
understood.
Here,
we
quantified
mechanical
role
tight
junctions
in
formation
using
MDCK-II
cysts.
We
found
that
paracellular
ion
barrier
formed
claudin
receptors
required
inflation
a
lumen.
However,
depletion
zonula
occludens
scaffold
resulted
collapse
folding
apical
membranes.
Combining
quantitative
measurements
hydrostatic
pressure
junctional
tension
with
modeling
enabled
us
explain
morphologies
from
pressure-tension
force
balance.
Tight
promote
decreasing
via
inhibition
myosin.
In
addition,
our
results
suggest
excess
area
contributes
opening.
Overall,
provide
understanding
how
use
modulate
tissue
shape.
Journal of Cell Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
137(2)
Published: Jan. 15, 2024
ABSTRACT
S100A11
is
a
small
Ca2+-activatable
protein
known
to
localize
along
stress
fibers
(SFs).
Analyzing
localization
in
HeLa
and
U2OS
cells
further
revealed
enrichment
at
focal
adhesions
(FAs).
Strikingly,
levels
FAs
increased
sharply,
yet
transiently,
just
before
FA
disassembly.
Elevating
intracellular
Ca2+
with
ionomycin
stimulated
both
recruitment
subsequent
However,
pre-incubation
the
non-muscle
myosin
II
(NMII)
inhibitor
blebbistatin
or
an
of
stretch-activatable
channel
Piezo1
suppressed
recruitment,
implicating
actomyosin-driven
mechanism
involving
Piezo1-dependent
influx.
Applying
external
forces
on
peripheral
likewise
recruited
even
if
NMII
activity
was
inhibited,
corroborating
mechanosensitive
S100A11.
extracellular
function
were
indispensable,
indicating
that
contraction
act
upstream
Piezo1-mediated
influx,
turn
leading
activation
recruitment.
S100A11-knockout
display
enlarged
had
delayed
disassembly
during
cell
membrane
retraction,
consistent
impaired
turnover
these
cells.
Our
results
thus
demonstrate
novel
for
promoting
actomyosin
contractility-driven
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(25)
Published: April 24, 2024
Abstract
The
nonselective
calcium‐permeable
Transient
Receptor
Potential
Cation
Channel
Subfamily
V
Member4
(TRPV4)
channel
regulates
various
physiological
activities.
Dysfunction
of
TRPV4
is
linked
to
many
severe
diseases,
including
edema,
pain,
gastrointestinal
disorders,
lung
and
inherited
neurodegeneration.
Emerging
antagonists
show
potential
clinical
benefits.
However,
the
molecular
mechanisms
antagonism
remain
poorly
understood.
Here,
cryo‐electron
microscopy
(cryo‐EM)
structures
human
are
presented
in‐complex
with
two
potent
antagonists,
revealing
detailed
binding
pockets
regulatory
gating.
Both
bind
voltage‐sensing‐like
domain
(VSLD)
stabilize
in
closed
states.
These
induce
undergo
an
apparent
fourfold
twofold
symmetry
transition.
Moreover,
it
demonstrated
that
one
binds
VSLD
extended
pocket,
which
differs
from
canonical
pocket.
Complemented
functional
dynamics
simulation
results,
this
study
provides
crucial
mechanistic
insights
into
regulation
by
small‐molecule
may
facilitate
future
drug
discovery
targeting
TRPV4.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 381 - 381
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
At
the
intestinal
front,
several
lines
of
defense
are
in
place
to
resist
infection
and
injury,
mucus
layer,
gut
microbiome
strong
epithelial
junctions,
name
a
few.
Their
collaboration
creates
resilient
barrier.
In
disorders,
such
as
inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD),
barrier
function
is
compromised,
which
results
rampant
inflammation
tissue
injury.
response
destruction,
epithelium
releases
adenosine,
small
but
powerful
nucleoside
that
functions
an
alarm
signal.
Amidst
chaos
inflammation,
adenosine
aims
restore
order.
Within
scope
its
effects
ability
regulate
integrity.
This
review
define
contributions
production,
microbiome-dependent
protection,
tight
junction
dynamics,
chloride
secretion
acid–base
balance
reinforce
importance