Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(12), P. 1490 - 1490
Published: Nov. 22, 2024
NF-κB-inducing
kinase
(NIK)
plays
a
pivotal
role
in
regulating
both
the
canonical
and
non-canonical
NF-κB
signaling
pathways,
driving
expression
of
proteins
involved
inflammation,
immune
responses,
cell
survival.
Overactivation
NIK
is
linked
to
various
pathological
conditions,
including
chronic
autoimmune
diseases,
metabolic
disorders,
cancer
progression.
As
such,
represents
compelling
target
for
therapeutic
intervention
these
diseases.
In
this
study,
we
explored
inhibitory
potential
marine-derived
compounds
against
using
integrated
computational
techniques,
molecular
docking,
dynamics
(MD)
simulations,
free
energy
calculations.
By
screening
library
bioactive
marine
compounds,
identified
several
promising
candidates
with
strong
binding
affinity
active
site.
continuously
narrowing
down
at
each
step,
found
that
santacruzamate
A,
xanthosine,
actinonine
stand
out
step
by
demonstrating
compact
binding,
highly
stable
interactions,
most
favorable
profiles,
indicating
their
as
effective
inhibitors.
These
findings
not
only
advance
our
understanding
valuable
resources
drug
discovery
but
also
highlight
development
natural
anti-inflammatory
therapies
targeting
NIK.
This
study
opens
new
avenues
future
research
aimed
combating
inflammation
through
inhibition.
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 8, 2024
Abstract
Objective
To
investigate
the
roles
of
chemokines
in
activating
NF-κB
signaling
pathway
retinal
pigment
epithelium
(RPE)
and
photoreceptor
cells,
their
contribution
to
pathogenesis
age-related
macular
degeneration
(AMD).
Background
AMD
is
a
leading
cause
vision
loss
older
adults,
driven
by
chronic
inflammation
oxidative
stress.
The
transcription
factor
plays
key
role
regulating
these
processes,
with
various
chemokines,
such
as
CCL2
CX3CL1,
influencing
activation.
Despite
advances
treatment,
deeper
understanding
how
affect
activation
RPE
cells
remains
critical
for
developing
effective
therapies.
This
study
seeks
address
this
gap
improve
management.
Methods
A
comprehensive
search
databases,
including
PubMed,
MEDLINE,
Google
Scholar,
was
conducted
identify
relevant
studies
on
cells.
covered
(MCP-1),
CX3CL1
(Fractalkine),
CCL3
(MIP-1α),
CCL5
(RANTES),
CXCL8
(IL-8),
CXCL10
(IP-10),
CXCL1
(GRO-α),
CXCL12
(SDF-1),
CCL11
(Eotaxin),
CXCL16,
CXCL9
(MIG),
CXCL11
(I-TAC).
Studies
were
systematically
reviewed
following
PRISMA
guidelines
assess
involvement
Results
analysis
revealed
that
CCL2,
CCL3,
CCL5,
significantly
activated
increased
apoptosis
through
enhanced
cytokine
production
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
generation.
Additionally,
CXCL8,
CXCL10,
CXCL1,
triggered
activation,
contributing
stress
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
remodeling,
which
disrupts
structure
function.
Other
CCL11,
CXCL9,
CXCL11,
sustained
modulated
metalloproteinases
(MMPs),
further
implicating
them
progression.
Conclusion
Chemokines,
CXCL12,
activate
driving
inflammation,
stress,
ECM
remodeling
AMD.
These
findings
highlight
potential
therapeutic
targets
mitigate
disease
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 15, 2024
Abstract
Background
Colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
progression
is
closely
related
to
the
tumor
microenvironment
(TME).
Tumor-associated
macrophages
(TAMs),
predominant
immune
cells
in
TME,
facilitate
proliferation,
invasion,
metastasis,
angiogenesis,
chemoresistance,
and
immunosuppression
CRC.TAMs
play
significant
roles
both
pathological
processes
therapeutic
strategies
of
CRC.
The
mutual
mechanisms
remain
unclear,
necessitating
an
in-depth
study
relationship
between
TAMs
This
paper
employs
bibliometric
methods
analyze
CRC
research
literature,
aiming
assess
current
trends,
evaluate
status,
forecast
future
directions
emerging
topics.
Methods
Publications
from
Web
Science
Core
Collection
(WOSCC)
database
were
searched
January
1,
2001,
July
31,
2024.
Following
establishment
specific
search
criteria
for
time,
publication
type,
language,
analysis
data
visualization
conducted
using
Microsoft
Excel,
R
software,
VOSviewer,
CiteSpace.
Results
included
1218
publications,
written
by
8,302
authors
61
countries
1,657
institutions,
published
427
journals,
covering
4,451
keywords
citing
65,174
references.
During
period
2017–2023,
number
publications
increased
rapidly.
most
cited
country
China.
leading
institutions
Sun
Yat
Sen
University,
Zhejiang
Chinese
Academy
Sciences,
all
located
Mantovani,
Alberto,
was
prolific
author
Humanitas
University.
primary
disciplines
molecular,
biology,
immunology,
medicine,
genetics.
Keyword
co-occurrence
literature
co-citation
identified
NF-κB
(nuclear
factor
kappa-B),
endothelial
growth
factor,
polarization,
response,
PD-1
blockade,
checkpoint
inhibitors,
metabolism
as
hotspots
trends
this
field.
Conclusion
employed
comprehensively
visualize
papers
2001
objective
hotspots,
development
targeting
CRC,
provide
a
reference
point
information
establish
novel
driving
force
treatment.
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(12), P. 1490 - 1490
Published: Nov. 22, 2024
NF-κB-inducing
kinase
(NIK)
plays
a
pivotal
role
in
regulating
both
the
canonical
and
non-canonical
NF-κB
signaling
pathways,
driving
expression
of
proteins
involved
inflammation,
immune
responses,
cell
survival.
Overactivation
NIK
is
linked
to
various
pathological
conditions,
including
chronic
autoimmune
diseases,
metabolic
disorders,
cancer
progression.
As
such,
represents
compelling
target
for
therapeutic
intervention
these
diseases.
In
this
study,
we
explored
inhibitory
potential
marine-derived
compounds
against
using
integrated
computational
techniques,
molecular
docking,
dynamics
(MD)
simulations,
free
energy
calculations.
By
screening
library
bioactive
marine
compounds,
identified
several
promising
candidates
with
strong
binding
affinity
active
site.
continuously
narrowing
down
at
each
step,
found
that
santacruzamate
A,
xanthosine,
actinonine
stand
out
step
by
demonstrating
compact
binding,
highly
stable
interactions,
most
favorable
profiles,
indicating
their
as
effective
inhibitors.
These
findings
not
only
advance
our
understanding
valuable
resources
drug
discovery
but
also
highlight
development
natural
anti-inflammatory
therapies
targeting
NIK.
This
study
opens
new
avenues
future
research
aimed
combating
inflammation
through
inhibition.