European Heart Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
45(37), P. 3871 - 3885
Published: July 8, 2024
Abstract
Background
and
Aims
Valve
interstitial
cells
(VICs)
undergo
a
transition
to
intermediate
state
before
ultimately
transforming
into
the
osteogenic
cell
population,
which
is
pivotal
cellular
process
in
calcific
aortic
valve
disease
(CAVD).
Herein,
this
study
successfully
delineated
stages
of
VIC
transformation
elucidated
novel
key
regulatory
role
lumican
(LUM)
process.
Methods
Single-cell
RNA-sequencing
(scRNA-seq)
from
nine
human
valves
was
used
characterize
pathological
switch
identify
factors.
The
vitro,
ex
vivo,
double
knockout
mice
were
constructed
further
unravel
calcification-promoting
effect
LUM.
Moreover,
multi-omic
approaches
employed
analyse
molecular
mechanism
LUM
CAVD.
Results
ScRNA-seq
highlighted
significance
as
molecule
pro-calcification
confirmed
on
vivo
level,
ApoE−/−//LUM−/−
mice.
induces
osteogenesis
VICs
via
activation
inflammatory
pathways
augmentation
glycolysis,
resulting
accumulation
lactate.
Subsequent
investigation
has
unveiled
driving
histone
modification,
lactylation,
plays
facilitating
calcification.
More
importantly,
identified
two
specific
sites
namely,
H3K14la
H3K9la,
have
been
found
facilitate
confirmation
these
modification
sites’
association
with
expression
genes
Runx2
BMP2
achieved
through
ChIP-PCR
analysis.
Conclusions
presents
findings,
being
first
establish
involvement
mediating
H3
thus
development
Consequently,
would
be
promising
therapeutic
target
for
intervention
treatment
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(38)
Published: Aug. 5, 2024
Lactate
plays
a
critical
role
as
an
energy
substrate,
metabolite,
and
signaling
molecule
in
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC).
Intracellular
lactate-derived
protein
lysine
lactylation
(Kla)
is
identified
contributor
to
the
progression
of
HCC.
Liver
cancer
stem
cells
(LCSCs)
are
believed
be
root
cause
phenotypic
functional
heterogeneity
However,
impact
Kla
on
biological
processes
LCSCs
remains
poorly
understood.
Here
enhanced
glycolytic
metabolism,
lactate
accumulation,
elevated
levels
observed
compared
HCC
cells.
H3K56la
was
found
closely
associated
with
tumourigenesis
stemness
LCSCs.
Notably,
comprehensive
examination
lactylome
proteome
ALDOA
K230/322
lactylation,
which
promoting
Furthermore,
this
study
demonstrated
tight
binding
between
aldolase
A
(ALDOA)
dead
box
deconjugate
enzyme
17
(DDX17),
attenuated
by
ultimately
enhancing
regulatory
function
DDX17
maintaining
This
investigation
highlights
significance
modulating
its
Targeting
may
offer
promising
therapeutic
approach
for
treating
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Sept. 16, 2024
Abstract
Histone
post-translational
modifications
(HPTMs),
as
one
of
the
core
mechanisms
epigenetic
regulation,
are
garnering
increasing
attention
due
to
their
close
association
with
onset
and
progression
diseases
potential
targeted
therapeutic
agents.
Advances
in
high-throughput
molecular
tools
abundance
bioinformatics
data
have
led
discovery
novel
HPTMs
which
similarly
affect
gene
expression,
metabolism,
chromatin
structure.
Furthermore,
a
growing
body
research
has
demonstrated
that
histone
also
play
crucial
roles
development
various
diseases,
including
cancers,
cardiovascular
infectious
psychiatric
disorders,
reproductive
system
diseases.
This
review
defines
nine
modifications:
lactylation,
citrullination,
crotonylation,
succinylation,
SUMOylation,
propionylation,
butyrylation,
2-hydroxyisobutyrylation,
2-hydroxybutyrylation.
It
comprehensively
introduces
modification
processes
these
HPTMs,
transcription,
replication,
DNA
repair
recombination,
structure,
well
involvement
promoting
occurrence
clinical
applications
targets
biomarkers.
Moreover,
this
provides
detailed
overview
HPTM
inhibitors
targeting
emerging
strategies
treatment
multiple
while
offering
insights
into
future
prospects
challenges.
Additionally,
we
briefly
introduce
techniques
field
research.
Theranostics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 1787 - 1821
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Lactate
is
an
indispensable
substance
in
various
cellular
physiological
functions
and
plays
regulatory
roles
different
aspects
of
energy
metabolism
signal
transduction.
Lactylation
(Kla),
a
key
pathway
through
which
lactate
exerts
its
functions,
has
been
identified
as
novel
posttranslational
modification
(PTM).
Research
indicates
that
Kla
essential
balancing
mechanism
variety
organisms
involved
many
biological
processes
pathways.
closely
related
to
disease
development
represents
potential
important
new
drug
target.
In
line
with
existing
reports,
we
searched
for
newly
discovered
sites
on
histone
nonhistone
proteins;
reviewed
the
mechanisms
(particularly
focusing
enzymes
directly
reversible
regulation
Kla,
including
"writers"
(modifying
enzymes),
"readers"
(modification-binding
"erasers"
(demodifying
enzymes);
summarized
crosstalk
between
PTMs
help
researchers
better
understand
widespread
distribution
diverse
functions.
Furthermore,
considering
"double-edged
sword"
role
both
pathological
contexts,
this
review
highlights
"beneficial"
states
(energy
metabolism,
inflammatory
responses,
cell
fate
determination,
development,
etc.)
"detrimental"
pathogenic
or
inducive
effects
processes,
particularly
malignant
tumors
complex
nontumor
diseases.
We
also
clarify
molecular
health
disease,
discuss
feasibility
therapeutic
Finally,
describe
detection
technologies
their
applications
diagnosis
clinical
settings,
aiming
provide
insights
treatment
diseases
accelerate
translation
from
laboratory
research
practice.
Nutrition & Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: July 19, 2024
Abstract
Objective
This
study
was
designed
to
evaluate
the
impact
of
VLCKD
on
cardiovascular
risk
factors
in
patients
with
T2DM.
Methods
Until
March
2024,
extensive
searches
were
conducted
PubMed,
Scopus,
Web
Science,
Embase,
and
other
relevant
databases.
The
purpose
identify
clinical
trials
examining
glycemic
control,
lipid
profile,
blood
pressure.
GRADE
(Grading
Recommendations
Assessment,
Development,
Evaluation)
method
used
assess
evidence’s
degree
certainty.
Results
Our
initial
search
found
a
total
2568
records
finally
29
included
final
analysis.
results
showed
that
adherence
from
led
significant
reduction
fasting
sugar
(WMD=
-11.68
mg/dl;
95%
CI:
-18.79,
-4.56;
P
=
0.001),
HbA1c
-0.29;
-0.44,
-0.14;
<
HOMA-IR(WMD=
-0.71;
-1.14,
insulin
-1.45;
-2.54,
-0.36;
0.009),
triglyceride
-17.95;
-26.82,
-9.07;
systolic
pressure
-2.85,
-4.99,
0.009)
diastolic
-1.40;
-2.66,
-0.13;
0.03).
We
also
increase
high-density
lipoprotein
(HDL)
level
after
diet
(WMD
3.93,
2.03,
5.84;
0.000).
couldn’t
find
any
differences
between
groups
term
LDL
cholesterol
levels.
Conclusion
People
following
experience
more
improvement
when
compared
individuals
control
diets.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(7), P. e0307649 - e0307649
Published: July 26, 2024
Cancer
treatment
has
become
one
of
the
biggest
challenges
in
world
today.
Different
treatments
are
used
against
cancer;
drug-based
have
shown
better
results.
On
other
hand,
designing
new
drugs
for
cancer
is
costly
and
time-consuming.
Some
computational
methods,
such
as
machine
learning
deep
learning,
been
suggested
to
solve
these
using
drug
repurposing.
Despite
promise
classical
machine-learning
methods
repurposing
predicting
responses,
deep-learning
performed
better.
This
study
aims
develop
a
model
that
predicts
response
based
on
multi-omics
data,
descriptors,
fingerprints
facilitates
those
responses.
To
reduce
data's
dimensionality,
we
use
autoencoders.
As
multi-task
model,
autoencoders
connected
MLPs.
We
extensively
tested
our
three
primary
datasets:
GDSC,
CTRP,
CCLE
determine
its
efficacy.
In
multiple
experiments,
consistently
outperforms
existing
state-of-the-art
methods.
Compared
models,
achieves
an
impressive
AUPRC
0.99.
Furthermore,
cross-dataset
evaluation,
where
trained
GDSC
CCLE,
it
surpasses
performance
previous
works,
achieving
0.72.
conclusion,
presented
current
regarding
generalization.
Using
this
could
assess
responses
explore
repurposing,
leading
discovery
novel
drugs.
Our
highlights
potential
advanced
advance
therapeutic
precision.