Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
121(37)
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
Proteostasis
and
genomic
integrity
are
respectively
regulated
by
the
endoplasmic
reticulum-associated
protein
degradation
(ERAD)
DNA
damage
repair
signaling
pathways,
with
both
pathways
essential
for
carcinogenesis
drug
resistance.
How
these
coordinate
each
other
remains
unexplored.
We
found
that
ER
stress
specifically
induces
DNA-PKcs-regulated
nonhomologous
end
joining
(NHEJ)
pathway
to
amend
impede
cell
death.
Intriguingly,
sustained
rapidly
decreased
activity
of
DNA-PKcs
accumulated,
facilitating
a
switch
from
adaptation
This
inactivation
was
caused
increased
KU70/KU80
degradation.
Unexpectedly,
ERAD
ligase
HRD1
efficiently
destabilize
classic
nuclear
HDAC1
in
cytoplasm,
catalyzing
HDAC1's
polyubiquitination
at
lysine
74,
late
stage
stress.
By
abolishing
HDAC1-mediated
deacetylation,
transmits
signals
nucleus.
The
resulting
enhanced
acetylation
provides
binding
sites
E3
TRIM25,
promotion
proteins.
Both
vitro
vivo
cancer
models
showed
genetic
or
pharmacological
inhibition
HADC1
sensitizes
colon
cells
inducers,
including
Food
Drug
Administration-approved
celecoxib.
antitumor
effects
combined
approach
were
also
observed
patient-derived
xenograft
models.
These
findings
identify
mechanistic
link
between
cytoplasm
nucleus,
indicating
anticancer
strategies
may
be
developed
induce
severe
while
simultaneously
inhibiting
KU70/KU80/DNA-PKcs-mediated
NHEJ
signaling.
The EMBO Journal,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
41(24)
Published: Nov. 21, 2022
Abstract
Lysosome
integrity
is
essential
for
cell
viability,
and
lesions
in
lysosome
membranes
are
repaired
by
the
ESCRT
machinery.
Here,
we
describe
an
additional
mechanism
repair
that
activated
independently
of
recruitment.
Lipidomic
analyses
showed
increases
lysosomal
phosphatidylserine
cholesterol
after
damage.
Electron
microscopy
demonstrated
membrane
damage
rapidly
followed
formation
contacts
with
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER),
which
depends
on
ER
proteins
VAPA/B.
The
cholesterol‐binding
protein
ORP1L
was
recruited
to
damaged
lysosomes,
accompanied
accumulation
a
required
VAP–ORP1L
interactions.
PtdIns
4‐kinase
PI4K2A
produced
PtdIns4P
lysosomes
upon
damage,
knockout
inhibited
damage‐induced
led
failure
repair.
cholesterol–PtdIns4P
transporter
OSBP
also
its
depletion
caused
resulted
death.
We
conclude
parallel
ESCRTs
provide
lipids
repair,
generation
removal
central
this
response.
Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
387(6732), P. 406 - 412
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Androgens
are
pleiotropic
and
play
pivotal
roles
in
the
formation
variation
of
sexual
phenotypes.
We
show
that
differences
circulating
androgens
between
three
male
mating
morphs
ruff
sandpipers
linked
to
17-beta
hydroxysteroid
dehydrogenase
2
(HSD17B2),
encoded
by
a
gene
within
supergene
determines
morphs.
Low-testosterone
males
had
higher
HSD17B2
expression
blood
than
high-testosterone
males,
as
well
brain
areas
related
social
behaviors
testosterone
production.
Derived
isozymes,
which
absent
but
preferentially
expressed
low-testosterone
converted
androstenedione
faster
ancestral
isozyme.
Thus,
combination
evolutionary
changes
regulation,
sequence,
structure
single
introduces
endocrine
underlying
reproductive
Bioactive Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
32, P. 445 - 472
Published: Oct. 26, 2023
Effective
tumor
treatment
depends
on
optimizing
drug
penetration
and
accumulation
in
tissue
while
minimizing
systemic
toxicity.
Nanomedicine
has
emerged
as
a
key
solution
that
addresses
the
rapid
clearance
of
free
drugs,
but
achieving
deep
into
solid
tumors
remains
elusive.
This
review
discusses
various
strategies
to
enhance
penetration,
including
manipulation
microenvironment,
exploitation
both
external
internal
stimuli,
pioneering
nanocarrier
surface
engineering,
development
innovative
tactics
for
active
penetration.
One
outstanding
strategy
is
organelle-affinitive
transfer,
which
exploits
unique
properties
specific
cell
organelles
heralds
potentially
transformative
approach
transcellular
transfer
Rigorous
models
are
essential
evaluate
efficacy
these
strategies.
The
patient-derived
xenograft
(PDX)
model
gaining
traction
bridge
between
laboratory
discovery
clinical
application.
However,
journey
from
bench
bedside
nanomedicines
fraught
with
challenges.
Future
efforts
should
prioritize
deepening
our
understanding
nanoparticle-tumor
interactions,
re-evaluating
EPR
effect,
exploring
novel
nanoparticle
transport
mechanisms.
Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
81(1)
Published: June 7, 2024
Mitochondria
and
the
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
have
a
synergistic
relationship
are
key
regulatory
hubs
in
maintaining
cell
homeostasis.
Communication
between
these
organelles
is
mediated
by
mitochondria
ER
contact
sites
(MERCS),
allowing
exchange
of
material
information,
modulating
calcium
homeostasis,
redox
signalling,
lipid
transfer
regulation
mitochondrial
dynamics.
MERCS
dynamic
structures
that
allow
cells
to
respond
changes
intracellular
environment
under
normal
homeostatic
conditions,
while
their
assembly/disassembly
affected
pathophysiological
conditions
such
as
ageing
disease.
Disruption
protein
folding
lumen
can
activate
Unfolded
Protein
Response
(UPR),
promoting
remodelling
membranes
formation.
The
UPR
stress
receptor
kinases
PERK
IRE1,
located
at
or
close
MERCS.
signalling
be
adaptive
maladaptive,
depending
on
whether
disruption
transient
sustained.
Adaptive
via
increase
import,
metabolism
dynamics,
maladaptive
result
excessive
import
activation
apoptotic
pathways.
Targeting
assembly
an
attractive
therapeutic
approach
for
range
age-related
neurodegeneration
sarcopenia.
This
review
highlights
emerging
evidence
related
role
orchestrating
inter-organelle
communication
mitochondria,
ultimately
determination
function
fate.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
Abstract
Organelles
are
specialized
subunits
within
cells
which
carry
out
vital
functions
crucial
to
cellular
survival
and
form
a
tightly
regulated
network.
Dysfunctions
in
any
of
these
organelles
linked
numerous
diseases
impacting
virtually
every
organ
system
the
human
body.
Targeted
delivery
therapeutics
specific
cell
holds
great
promise
for
overcoming
challenging
improving
treatment
outcomes
through
minimization
therapeutic
dosage
off‐target
effects.
Nanoparticles
versatile
effective
tools
organelles.
offer
several
advantageous
characteristics,
including
high
surface
area‐to‐volume
ratio
efficient
loading
ability
attach
targeting
moieties
(tethers)
that
enhance
delivery.
The
choice
nanoparticle
shape,
size,
composition,
properties,
ligands
depends
on
desired
target
organelle
effect.
Various
platforms
have
been
explored
targeting,
such
as
liposomes,
polymeric
nanoparticles,
dendrimers,
inorganic
nanoparticles.
In
this
review,
current
emerging
approaches
design
examined
context
various
dysfunction.
Specifically,
advances
therapies
nucleus,
mitochondria,
lysosomes/endosomes,
Golgi
apparatus,
endoplasmic
reticulum
comprehensively
critically
discussed.