Endocrinology and Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
39(5), P. 686 - 692
Published: Oct. 14, 2024
The
influence
of
thyroid
hormone
(TH)
on
liver
metabolism
has
attracted
the
attention
pharmacologists
seeking
new
treatments
for
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
disease
(MASLD),
an
increasingly
common
disorder.
In
this
context,
selective
induction
autophagy
by
TH
in
preclinical
models
been
identified
as
a
promising
mechanism.
process,
clears
intrahepatic
fat
through
lipophagy
while
protecting
against
inflammation
and
mitochondrial
damage
hepatocytes
via
mitophagy.
Furthermore,
TH-induced
aggrephagy
may
represent
protective
mechanism
to
mitigate
development
MASLD-associated
hepatocellular
carcinoma.
Considering
defects
observed
during
progression
human
MASLD,
TH,
its
metabolites,
analogs
novel
strategy
combat
hepatic
across
MASLD
spectrum.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(22), P. 12387 - 12387
Published: Nov. 18, 2024
Cancer
is
a
multifaceted
disease
influenced
by
various
mechanisms,
including
the
generation
of
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
which
have
paradoxical
role
in
both
promoting
cancer
progression
and
serving
as
targets
for
therapeutic
interventions.
At
low
concentrations,
ROS
serve
signaling
agents
that
enhance
cell
proliferation,
migration,
resistance
to
drugs.
However,
at
elevated
levels,
induce
oxidative
stress,
causing
damage
biomolecules
leading
death.
cells
developed
mechanisms
manage
activating
pathways
such
NRF2,
NF-κB,
PI3K/Akt.
This
review
explores
relationship
between
cancer,
focusing
on
death
like
apoptosis,
ferroptosis,
autophagy,
highlighting
potential
strategies
exploit
target
cells.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(24)
Published: June 12, 2024
The
accumulation
of
protein
aggregates
is
a
hallmark
many
diseases,
including
Alzheimer’s
disease.
As
major
pillar
the
proteostasis
network,
autophagy
mediates
degradation
aggregates.
cargo
receptor
p62
recognizes
ubiquitin
on
proteins
and
cooperates
with
TAX1BP1
to
recruit
machinery.
Paradoxically,
are
not
degraded
in
various
diseases
despite
association.
Here,
we
reconstituted
recognition
by
receptors
physiological
pathological
Tau
forms.
Monomeric
recruits
via
sequential
actions
chaperone
ubiquitylation
machineries.
In
contrast,
fibrils
from
disease
brains
recognized
but
fail
TAX1BP1.
This
failure
due
masking
moieties
p62.
resistant
deubiquitylation,
and,
thus,
this
nonproductive
interaction
irreversible.
Our
results
shed
light
mechanism
underlying
evasion
their
consequent
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Dec. 19, 2023
Abstract
NEMO
is
a
ubiquitin-binding
protein
which
regulates
canonical
NF-κB
pathway
activation
in
innate
immune
signaling,
cell
death
regulation
and
host-pathogen
interactions.
Here
we
identify
an
NF-κB-independent
function
of
proteostasis
by
promoting
autophagosomal
clearance
aggregates.
NEMO-deficient
cells
accumulate
misfolded
proteins
upon
proteotoxic
stress
are
vulnerable
to
challenges.
Moreover,
patient
with
mutation
the
NEMO-encoding
IKBKG
gene
resulting
defective
binding
linear
ubiquitin
chains,
developed
widespread
mixed
brain
proteinopathy,
including
α-synuclein,
tau
TDP-43
pathology.
amplifies
ubiquitylation
at
α-synuclein
aggregates
promotes
local
concentration
p62
into
foci.
In
vitro,
lowers
threshold
concentrations
required
for
ubiquitin-dependent
phase
transition
p62.
summary,
reshapes
aggregate
surface
efficient
providing
mobile
interphase
favoring
co-condensation
The Journal of Cell Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
223(6)
Published: April 24, 2024
Cells
exposed
to
proteotoxic
stress
invoke
adaptive
responses
aimed
at
restoring
proteostasis.
Our
previous
studies
have
established
a
firm
role
for
the
transcription
factor
Nuclear
factor-erythroid
derived-2-related
factor-1
(Nrf1)
in
responding
elicited
by
inhibition
of
cellular
proteasome.
Following
proteasome
inhibition,
Nrf1
mediates
new
synthesis,
thus
enabling
cells
mitigate
stress.
Here,
we
report
that
under
similar
circumstances,
multiple
components
autophagy-lysosomal
pathway
(ALP)
were
transcriptionally
upregulated
an
Nrf1-dependent
fashion,
providing
with
additional
route
cope
insufficiency.
In
response
inhibitors,
Nrf1-deficient
displayed
profound
defects
invoking
autophagy
and
clearance
aggresomes.
This
phenomenon
was
also
recapitulated
NGLY1
knockout
cells,
where
is
known
be
non-functional.
Conversely,
overexpression
induced
ALP
genes
endowed
increased
capacity
clear
Overall,
our
results
significantly
expand
shaping
The Journal of Cell Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
224(4)
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
During
autophagy,
toxic
cargo
is
encapsulated
by
autophagosomes
and
trafficked
to
lysosomes
for
degradation.
NBR1,
an
autophagy
receptor
targeting
ubiquitinated
aggregates,
serves
as
a
model
studying
the
multivalent,
heterotypic
interactions
of
cargo-bound
receptors.
Here,
we
find
that
three
critical
NBR1
partners—ATG8-family
proteins,
FIP200,
TAX1BP1—each
bind
distinct,
overlapping
determinants
within
short
linear
interaction
motif
(SLiM).
To
explore
whether
SLiMs
extend
beyond
analyzed
>100
LC3-interacting
regions
(LIRs),
revealing
FIP200
and/or
TAX1BP1
binding
LIRs
common
phenomenon
suggesting
protein
hotspots.
Phosphomimetic
peptides
demonstrate
phosphorylation
generally
enhances
ATG8-family
but
not
TAX1BP1,
indicating
differential
regulation.
In
vivo,
LIR-mediated
with
promote
optimal
flux
leveraging
additional
functionalities
from
TAX1BP1.
These
findings
reveal
one-to-many
modality
in
LIR
illustrating
cooperative
mechanisms
receptors
regulatory
potential
multifunctional
SLiMs.
Journal of Molecular Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 169151 - 169151
Published: April 1, 2025
The
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
is
a
multifunctional
organelle
essential
for
protein
and
lipid
synthesis,
ion
transport
inter-organelle
communication.
It
comprises
highly
dynamic
network
of
membranes
that
continuously
reshape
to
support
wide
range
cellular
processes.
During
differentiation,
extensive
remodelling
both
ER
architecture
its
proteome
required
accommodate
alterations
in
cell
morphology
function.
Autophagy,
ER-phagy
particular,
plays
pivotal
role
reshaping
the
ER,
enabling
cells
meet
their
evolving
needs
adapt
developmental
cues.
Despite
ER's
critical
mechanisms
responsible
regulating
dynamics
are
not
fully
understood.
Emerging
evidence
suggests
transcriptional
post-translational
regulation
play
fine-tuning
unfolded
response
(UPR).
This
review
explores
molecular
basis
autophagy
ER-phagy,
highlighting
during
differentiation.
A
deeper
understanding
these
processes
could
open
new
avenues
targeted
therapeutic
approaches
conditions
where
impaired.
Cancer Cell International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Sept. 28, 2024
Autophagy
is
a
cellular
process
that
involves
the
degradation
and
recycling
of
components,
including
damaged
proteins
organelles.
It
an
important
mechanism
for
maintaining
homeostasis
has
been
implicated
in
various
diseases,
cancer.
Long
non-coding
RNAs
(lncRNAs)
are
class
RNA
molecules
do
not
code
but
instead
play
regulatory
roles
gene
expression.
Emerging
evidence
suggests
lncRNAs
can
influence
autophagy
contribute
to
development
progression
colorectal
cancer
(CRC).
Several
have
identified
as
key
players
modulating
CRC.
The
dysregulation
(ncRNAs)
CRC
complex
interplay
between
these
two
factors
pathogenesis
disease.
Modulating
may
sensitize
cells
existing
therapies
or
improve
efficacy
new
treatment
approaches.
Additionally,
targeting
specific
involved
regulation
could
potentially
be
used
therapeutic
intervention
inhibit
tumor
growth,
metastasis,
overcome
drug
resistance
In
this
review,
thorough
overview
presented,
encompassing
functions
underlying
mechanisms
autophagy-related
range
critical
areas
within
biology.
These
include
cell
proliferation,
apoptosis,
migration,
invasion,
resistance,
angiogenesis,
radiation
resistance.