OncoImmunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Aug. 26, 2024
Disrupting
mitochondrial
function
in
malignant
cells
is
a
promising
strategy
to
enhance
anticancer
immunity.
We
have
recently
demonstrated
that
depriving
colorectal
cancer
of
serine
results
dysfunction
coupled
with
the
cytosolic
accumulation
DNA
and
consequent
activation
CGAS-
STING-dependent
tumor-targeting
immune
responses.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(2), P. 684 - 684
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Macular
telangiectasia
type
2
(MacTel)
is
a
slowly
progressive
macular
disorder
that
often
diagnosed
late
due
to
the
gradual
onset
of
vision
loss.
Recent
advances
in
diagnostic
techniques
have
facilitated
earlier
detection
and
shown
MacTel
more
common
than
initially
thought.
The
disease
genetically
complex,
multiple
variants
contribute
incrementally
overall
risk.
familial
occurrence
prompted
investigation
genetic
background
MacTel.
To
better
understand
molecular
milieu
disease,
literature
review
clinical
reports
publications
investigating
factors
was
performed.
date,
disease-associated
been
found
genes
involved
amino
acid
(glycine/serine)
metabolism
transport,
urea
cycle,
lipid
metabolism,
retinal
vasculature
thickness.
Variants
implicated
sphingolipid
fatty
acid/steroid/retinol
patients
with
neurological
disorders
who
also
Retinal
involves
complex
biochemical
processes
are
essential
for
maintaining
high
energy
requirements
retina.
Genetic
alterations
can
disrupt
key
metabolic
pathways,
leading
cell
degradation
subsequent
loss
characterizes
several
disorders,
including
This
article
summarizes
findings
may
allow
be
further
investigated
as
an
inherited
disorder.
Metabolites,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 86 - 86
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Introduction
and
objective:
This
literature
review
aims
to
provide
an
overview
of
the
progress
in
metabolomic
assessment
animal
cell
models
humans
with
diabetic
neuropathy
(DN).
Methods:
Metabolomics
has
emerged
as
important
approach
for
investigating,
identifying,
describing
biomarkers
related
DN.
None
yet
been
validated
use
clinical
practice.
Results:
DN
induced
significant
alterations
energy
metabolism
carbohydrates,
lipids,
amino
acids,
peptides,
proteins.
Several
treatments
DN,
evaluated
using
metabolomics,
were
proved
have
promising
results.
Conclusions:
The
ideal
metabolite
or
set
metabolites
that
could
be
used
should
identify
patients
diabetes
prone
develop
those
severe
forms
sensory
loss,
associated
risk
ulcerations
amputation.
Another
potential
a
might
indicator
treatment
response
trials
agents
disease-modifying
properties.
Abstract
Background
Cyclophosphamide
(CTX)
is
the
first-line
medication
for
treatment
of
breast
cancer,
although
it
potentially
leads
to
severe
ovarian
dysfunction
and
even
premature
failure
(POF).
However,
mechanism
CTX-induced
POF
remains
unclear.
Mesenchymal
stem
cell-based
therapy
has
been
wildly
used
treating
numerous
diseases.
Therefore,
our
study
aims
elucidate
underlying
explore
therapeutic
effect
human
urine
cells
(hUSCs)
in
POF.
Methods
or
granulosa
cell
(GCs)
apoptosis
were
treated
with
hUSCs
their
exosomes
vitro
vivo.
Morphological,
histological,
functional
alternations
examined
using
multiple
approaches.
The
effector
molecules
hUSC-derived
(hUSC-Exo)
determined
by
differential
expression
analysis
ovaries.
target
genes
miRNA
accessed
transcriptome
sequencing
GCs,
mechanisms
further
elucidated.
Results
remarkably
inhibited
promoted
proliferation
respectively.
In
addition,
we
observed
that
miR-27b-3p
was
highly
expressed
hUSC-Exo
markedly
suppressed
GC
specifically
inhibiting
SLC1A4,
a
serine
transporter,
which,
turn,
elevated
concentration
intracellular
outflux
cellular
serine.
More
importantly,
knockdown
SLC1A4
simple
supplementation
GCs.
Finally,
demonstrated
GCs
essential
reducing
via
elevating
whereas
protected
against
miR-27b-3p/SLC1A4/serine
axis-mediated
activation
PI3K/AKT/mTOR
signaling
pathway.
Conclusions
Our
suggests
hUSC-based
may
provide
an
efficient
approach
prevention
clinically.
Graphical
abstract
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: March 18, 2025
Portable
biosensors
mainly
focus
on
detecting
biomarkers
in
biofluids
but
neglect
the
abundant
skin
stratum
corneum,
which
are
associated
with
functionality
and
integrity
of
barrier.
Here,
we
propose
a
sensing
patch
designed
for
direct
sampling
situ
quantification
epidermal
serine,
an
important
biomarker
healthcare.
The
consists
porous
hydrogel
serine
diffusion
ion
conduction,
molecular
imprinted
polymer-based
electrochemical
sensor.
By
integrating
customized
handheld
tester,
system
enables
measurement
levels.
We
demonstrate
application
this
assessing
moisturizing
effect
skincare
product
tracking
recovery
progress
barrier
function
patient
atopic
dermatitis.
Our
work
opens
up
potential
scenario
portable
personalized
Serine
is
authors
introduce
capable
The Journal of Physical Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 19, 2025
Aliphatic
hydroxyamino
acids,
namely,
α-hydroxyglycine,
α-hydroxyalanine,
serine,
threonine,
and
homoserine,
were
studied
by
quantum
chemical
calculations
using
two
methods
in
water
as
a
solvent.
A
hybrid
variant
of
DFT-B3LYP
was
applied
to
optimize
the
geometry
neutral
molecules,
molecular
cations,
anions
for
canonical
zwitterionic
form
amino
acids.
In
energy
minimum,
vibrational
analysis
applied,
enabling
evaluation
thermodynamic
functions
(internal
energy,
enthalpy,
entropy,
Gibbs
energy)
individual
species
absolute
oxidation
reduction
potentials
redox
couples.
B3LYP
preoptimized
geometry,
advanced
DLPNO-CCSD(T)
method
include
major
part
interelectron
correlation
energy.
Calculated
descriptors
compared
with
previously
molecules
same
method,
whole
set
17
acids
processed
statistical
such
cluster
principal
component
analysis.
correlate
adiabatic
ionization
energies
along
straight
line,
analogously,
calculated
potential
correlates
electrophilicity
index.
The
α-amino
is
systematically
influenced
(reduced)
functional
groups
hydroxyl,
methyl,
ethyl,
iso-propyl;
it
decreases
series
α-,
β-,
γ-,
δ-amino
npj Aging,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: April 12, 2025
Increasing
evidence
suggests
that
frailty
results
from
a
complex
age-associated
metabolic
decline.
Here,
we
investigated
the
serum
metabolomic
profile
of
well-characterized
cohort
elderly
subjects
encompassing
whole
fit-to-frail
continuum.
Enrichment
analyses
revealed
dysregulation
amino
acids
and
energy
metabolism
in
both
pre-frail
frail
participants.
Remarkably,
upregulated
betaine
levels
emerged
as
specific
biochemical
signature
females,
holding
promise
for
development
novel
targeted
interventions.
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: May 14, 2025
Objective
Ultra-high-performance
liquid
chromatography-time-of-flight
mass
spectrometry
(UHPLC-TOF-MS)
was
employed
to
analyze
serum
metabolites
and
metabolic
pathways
associated
with
syndrome
(MS)
in
the
Yi
Han
populations
of
Yunnan.
Methods
Participants
included
individuals
diagnosed
MS
healthy
controls
from
Serum
nontargeted
amino
acid-targeted
metabolomics
analyses
were
conducted
identify
differential
(DEMs)
pathogenesis
these
two
ethnic
groups.
Results
Nontargeted
analysis
revealed
2,762
DEMs
group
population,
while
1,535
identified
population
[variable
importance
projection
(VIP)>1,
P
<0.05].
Venn
highlighted
common
unique
between
populations.
KEGG
pathway
seven
significantly
enriched
five
group,
primarily
involving
acid
synthesis
metabolism.
To
investigate
role
acids
MS,
levels
71
endogenous
quantified.
In
19
identified,
related
D-glutamine
D-glutamate
metabolism,
as
well
cysteine
methionine
six
significant
enrichment
sulfur
valine,
leucine,
isoleucine
biosynthesis.
Conclusion
Our
study
investigates
differences
through
targeted
approaches,
identifying
both
especially
disorders,
including
glycine,
serine,
threonine
which
may
play
critical
roles
regulating
different
dysfunctions
worth
further
exploration
pathogenesis,
might
provide
insights
for
effective
prevention
treatment
various