bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 24, 2023
Aging
and
neurodegeneration
entail
diverse
cellular
molecular
hallmarks.
Here,
we
studied
the
effects
of
aging
on
transcriptome,
translatome,
multiple
layers
proteome
in
brain
a
short-lived
killifish.
We
reveal
that
causes
widespread
reduction
proteins
enriched
basic
amino
acids
is
independent
mRNA
regulation,
it
not
due
to
impaired
proteasome
activity.
Instead,
identify
cascade
events
where
aberrant
translation
pausing
leads
reduced
ribosome
availability
resulting
remodeling
independently
transcriptional
regulation.
Our
research
uncovers
vulnerable
point
brain's
biology
-
biogenesis
DNA/RNA
binding
proteins.
This
vulnerability
may
represent
unifying
principle
connects
various
hallmarks,
encompassing
genome
integrity
biosynthesis
macromolecules.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(2), P. 112025 - 112025
Published: Jan. 25, 2023
Amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
(ALS)
is
a
neurodegenerative
disorder
causing
progressive
loss
of
motor
neurons.
Mutations
in
Fused
sarcoma
(FUS)
leading
to
its
cytoplasmic
mislocalization
cause
subset
ALS.
Under
stress,
mutant
FUS
localizes
stress
granules
(SGs)-cytoplasmic
condensates
composed
RNA
and
various
proteins.
Aberrant
dynamics
SGs
linked
the
pathology
Here,
using
neurons
(MNs)
derived
from
human
induced
pluripotent
stem
cells,
we
show
that,
FUS,
MN
disturbed.
Additionally,
heat-shock
response
(HSR)
integrated
(ISR)
involved
regulation
are
upregulated
MNs.
HSR
activation
correlates
with
amount
mislocalization.
While
inhibition
SG
formation,
translation,
or
ISR
does
not
influence
survival
ALS
neurons,
proteotoxicity
that
cannot
be
compensated
pathways
main
driver
neurodegeneration
early
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(19), P. 14794 - 14794
Published: Sept. 30, 2023
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
one
of
the
most
common
neurodegenerative
disorders
associated
with
age
or
inherited
mutations.
It
characterized
by
severe
dementia
in
late
stages
that
affect
memory,
cognitive
functions,
and
daily
life
overall.
AD
progression
linked
to
accumulation
cytotoxic
amyloid
beta
(Aβ)
hyperphosphorylated
tau
protein
combined
other
pathological
features
such
as
synaptic
loss,
defective
energy
metabolism,
imbalances
protein,
metal
homeostasis.
Several
treatment
options
for
are
under
investigation,
including
antibody-based
therapy
stem
cell
transplantation.
Amyloid
precursor
(APP)
a
membrane
considered
play
main
role
pathology.
known
APP
physiological
conditions
follows
non-amyloidogenic
pathway;
however,
it
can
proceed
an
amyloidogenic
scenario,
which
leads
generation
extracellular
deleterious
Aβ
plaques.
Not
all
steps
biogenesis
clear
so
far,
these
questions
should
be
addressed
future
studies.
complex
chronic
many
factors
contribute
progression.
Molecules and Cells,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
46(11), P. 664 - 671
Published: Nov. 1, 2023
The
proper
maintenance
of
mRNA
quality
that
is
regulated
by
diverse
surveillance
pathways
essential
for
cellular
homeostasis
and
highly
conserved
among
eukaryotes.Here,
we
review
findings
regarding
the
role
control
in
aging
longevity
Caenorhabditis
elegans,
an
outstanding
model
research.We
discuss
recently
discovered
functions
regulation
nonsense-mediated
decay,
ribosome-associated
control,
splicing
C.
elegans.We
describe
how
contributes
to
conferred
various
regimens,
including
inhibition
insulin/insulin-like
growth
factor
1
(IGF-1)
signaling,
dietary
restriction,
reduced
mechanistic
target
rapamycin
signaling.This
provides
valuable
information
relationship
between
which
may
lead
insights
into
healthy
complex
organisms,
humans.
Nucleic Acids Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
52(10), P. 5928 - 5949
Published: Feb. 27, 2024
A
GGGGCC
(G4C2)
hexanucleotide
repeat
expansion
in
C9ORF72
causes
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
and
frontotemporal
dementia
(C9ALS/FTD),
while
a
CGG
trinucleotide
FMR1
leads
to
the
neurodegenerative
disorder
Fragile
X-associated
tremor/ataxia
syndrome
(FXTAS).
These
GC-rich
repeats
form
RNA
secondary
structures
that
support
repeat-associated
non-AUG
(RAN)
translation
of
toxic
proteins
contribute
disease
pathogenesis.
Here
we
assessed
whether
these
same
might
trigger
stalling
interfere
with
translational
elongation.
We
find
depletion
ribosome-associated
quality
control
(RQC)
factors
NEMF,
LTN1
ANKZF1
markedly
boost
RAN
product
accumulation
from
both
G4C2
overexpression
reduces
production
reporter
assays
C9ALS/FTD
patient
iPSC-derived
neurons.
also
detected
partially
made
products
whose
abundance
increased
RQC
factor
depletion.
Repeat
sequence,
rather
than
amino
acid
content,
is
central
impact
on
translation-suggesting
role
for
structure
processes.
Together,
findings
suggest
ribosomal
pathway
activation
during
inhibits
generation
products.
propose
augmenting
activity
as
therapeutic
strategy
disorders.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43(3), P. 113860 - 113860
Published: Feb. 26, 2024
The
ribosome-associated
protein
quality
control
(RQC)
pathway
acts
as
a
translational
surveillance
mechanism
to
maintain
proteostasis.
In
mammalian
cells,
the
cytoplasmic
RQC
involves
nuclear
export
mediator
factor
(NEMF)-dependent
recruitment
of
E3
ligase
Listerin
ubiquitinate
ribosome-stalled
nascent
polypeptides
on
lysine
residue
for
degradation.
However,
nuclear-encoded
mitochondrial
remains
elusive,
these
peptides
can
be
partially
imported
into
mitochondria
through
translocons,
restricting
accessibility
by
Listerin.
Here,
we
identify
Listerin-independent
organelle-specific
that
NEMF-mediated
carboxy-terminal
poly-alanine
modification.
pathway,
proteins
carrying
C-end
poly-Ala
tails
are
recognized
cytosolic
Pirh2
and
ClpXP
protease
in
mitochondria,
which
coordinately
clear
polypeptides.
Defects
this
elimination
result
aggregates
integrity
failure,
thus
providing
potential
molecular
mitochondrial-associated
human
diseases.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Sept. 14, 2022
Translational
control
at
the
initiation,
elongation,
and
termination
steps
exerts
immediate
effects
on
rate
as
well
spatiotemporal
dynamics
of
new
protein
synthesis,
shaping
composition
proteome.
is
particularly
important
for
cells
under
stress
during
viral
infection
or
in
disease
conditions
such
cancer
neurodegenerative
diseases.
Much
has
been
learned
about
mechanisms
acting
translational
initiation
step
normal
pathological
conditions.
However,
problems
elongation
translation
can
lead
to
ribosome
stalling
collision,
which
will
trigger
ribosome-associated
quality
(RQC)
mechanism.
Inadequate
RQC
may
accumulation
faulty
products
that
perturb
homeostasis
(proteostasis).
Proteostasis
signifies
a
cellular
state
folding,
degradation
proteins
are
maintained
homeostatic
an
intact
proteome
preserved.
Cellular
capacity
preserve
proteostasis
declines
with
age,
thought
contribute
age-related
failure
manifested
formation
aberrant
aggregates,
epitomized
by
amyloid
plaques
Alzheimer’s
(AD),
defining
feature
The
root
cause
aggregation
still
enigmatic.
Here
I
review
recent
studies
supporting
resulting
from
inadequate
collision
problematic
mRNAs
be
represent
novel
therapeutic
targets
also
evidence
regulation
operative
infection.
Better
understanding
mechanism
strategies
against
diseases,
cancer,
infections,
including
ongoing
COVID-19
pandemic.
ChemBioChem,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(20)
Published: June 29, 2023
During
translation,
messenger
RNAs
(mRNAs)
are
decoded
by
ribosomes
which
can
stall
for
various
reasons.
These
include
chemical
damage,
codon
composition,
starvation,
or
translation
inhibition.
Trailing
collide
with
stalled
ribosomes,
potentially
leading
to
dysfunctional
toxic
proteins.
Such
aberrant
proteins
form
aggregates
and
favor
diseases,
especially
neurodegeneration.
To
prevent
this,
both
eukaryotes
bacteria
have
evolved
different
pathways
remove
faulty
nascent
peptides,
mRNAs
defective
from
the
collided
complex.
In
eukaryotes,
ubiquitin
ligases
play
central
roles
in
triggering
downstream
responses
several
complexes
been
characterized
that
split
affected
facilitate
degradation
of
components.
As
signal
stress
cells,
additional
response
triggered
when
collisions
sensed.
inhibit
modulate
cell
survival
immune
responses.
Here,
we
summarize
current
state
knowledge
about
rescue
ribosome
collisions.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 30, 2025
The
prevalence
of
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
increasing
as
society
ages.
details
AD
pathogenesis
have
not
been
fully
elucidated,
and
a
comprehensive
gene
expression
analysis
the
process
leading
up
to
onset
would
be
helpful
for
understanding
mechanism.
We
performed
an
RNA
sequencing
on
cohort
1227
Japanese
blood
samples,
representing
424
patients,
543
individuals
with
mild
cognitive
impairment
(MCI),
260
cognitively
normal
(CN)
individuals.
A
total
883
1169
statistically
significant
differentially
expressed
genes
(DEGs)
were
identified
between
CN
MCI
(CN-MCI)
(MCI-AD),
respectively.
Pathway
analyses
using
these
DEGs,
followed
by
protein–protein
interaction
network
analysis,
revealed
key
roles
ribosomal
function
in
progression,
whereas
immune
responses,
cell
cycle,
protein
processing
endoplasmic
reticulum
involved
progression.
Our
findings
indicate
that
might
associated
changes
system,
following
alterations
during
stage,
although
validation
brain
tissue
samples
will
necessary
future.
Given
known
effectiveness
delaying
progression
preventing
AD,
related
emerge
biomarkers
early
diagnosis.