Pro-inflammatory
cytokines
play
a
role
in
the
failure
of
β-cells
type
1
and
2
diabetes.
While
existing
data
from
‘omics’
experiments
allow
for
some
understanding
molecular
mechanisms
behind
cytokine-induced
dysfunction
β-cells,
no
report
thus
far
has
provided
information
on
direct
imaging
β-cell
landscape
with
nanoscale
resolution
following
cytokine
exposure.
In
this
study,
we
use
Airyscan-based
optical
super-resolution
microscopy
Insulinoma
1E
(INS-1E)
cells
to
investigate
structural
properties
two
subcellular
membranous
compartments
involved
production,
maturation
secretion
insulin-containing
granules,
Endoplasmic
Reticulum
(ER)
Golgi
Apparatus
(GA).
Our
findings
reveal
that
exposure
INS-1E
IL-1β
IFN-γ
24
hours
leads
significant
alterations
both
compartments.
more
detail,
ER
GA
fragment
give
rise
vesicle-like
structures
markedly
reduced
characteristic
area
perimeter
increased
circularity
respect
original
structures.
These
complement
collected
these
their
using
lay
ground
future
optical-microscopy-based
ex-vivo
in-vivo
investigations.
Neurology International,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 980 - 993
Published: Aug. 11, 2023
Frontotemporal
dementia
and/or
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
type
7
(FTD/ALS7)
is
an
autosomal
dominant
neurodegenerative
disorder
characterized
by
the
onset
of
FTD
ALS,
mainly
in
adulthood.
Patients
with
some
types
mutations,
including
Thr104Asn
(T104N)
mutation
charged
multivesicular
body
protein
2B
(CHMP2B),
have
predominantly
ALS
phenotypes,
whereas
patients
other
mutations
phenotypes.
A
few
result
having
both
phenotypes
approximately
equally;
however,
reason
why
differ
depending
on
position
unknown.
CHMP2B
comprises
one
part
endosomal
sorting
complexes
required
for
transport
(ESCRT),
specifically
ESCRT-III,
cytoplasm.
We
describe
here,
first
time,
that
T104N
inhibits
neuronal
process
elongation
N1E-115
cell
line,
a
model
line
undergoing
differentiation.
This
inhibitory
phenotype
was
accompanied
changes
marker
expression.
Of
note,
mutation,
but
not
wild-type
form,
preferentially
accumulated
Golgi
body.
four
major
stress
signaling
pathways
currently
known,
pathway
through
Arf4,
small
GTPase,
upregulated
cells
expressing
mutation.
Conversely,
knockdown
Arf4
cognate
interfering
(si)RNA
recovered
inhibited
These
results
suggest
morphological
differentiation
triggering
signaling,
revealing
possible
therapeutic
molecular
target
recovering
potential
and
cellular
underlying
FTD/ALS7.
Molecules and Cells,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
47(1), P. 100006 - 100006
Published: Dec. 20, 2023
Nitric
oxide
(NO)
serves
as
an
evolutionarily
conserved
signaling
molecule
that
plays
important
role
in
a
wide
variety
of
cellular
processes.
Extensive
studies
Drosophila
melanogaster
have
revealed
NO
is
required
for
development,
physiology,
and
stress
responses
many
different
types
cells.
In
neuronal
cells,
multiple
pathways
appear
to
operate
combinations
regulate
learning
memory
formation,
synaptic
transmission,
selective
connections,
axon
degeneration,
regrowth.
During
organ
elevated
suppresses
cell
cycle
progression,
whereas
downregulated
leads
increase
larval
body
size
via
modulation
hormone
signaling.
The
most
striking
feature
the
synthase
various
stressors,
such
neuropeptides,
aberrant
proteins,
hypoxia,
bacterial
infection,
mechanical
injury,
can
activate
synthase,
initially
regulating
physiology
enable
cells
survive.
However,
under
severe
or
pathophysiological
conditions,
high
levels
promote
regulated
death
development
neurodegenerative
diseases.
this
review,
I
highlight
discuss
current
understanding
molecular
mechanisms
by
which
regulates
distinct
functions
behaviors.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
46(2), P. 1398 - 1412
Published: Feb. 5, 2024
Some
charged
multivesicular
body
protein
2B
(CHMP2B)
mutations
are
associated
with
autosomal-dominant
neurodegenerative
frontotemporal
dementia
and/or
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
type
7
(FTDALS7).
The
main
aim
of
this
study
is
to
clarify
the
relationship
between
expression
mutated
CHMP2B
displaying
FTD
symptoms
and
defective
neuronal
differentiation.
First,
we
illustrate
that
Asp148Tyr
(D148Y)
mutation,
which
preferentially
displays
phenotypes,
blunts
neurite
process
elongation
in
rat
primary
cortical
neurons.
Similar
results
were
observed
N1E-115
cell
line,
a
model
undergoes
elongation.
Second,
these
effects
also
accompanied
by
changes
differentiation
marker
expression.
Third,
wild-type
was
indeed
localized
endosomal
sorting
complexes
required
transport
(ESCRT)-like
structures
throughout
cytoplasm.
In
contrast,
D148Y
mutation
exhibited
aggregation-like
accumulated
Golgi
body.
Fourth,
among
currently
known
stress
regulators,
levels
Hsp47,
has
protective
on
body,
decreased
cells
expressing
mutation.
Fifth,
Arf4,
another
stress-signaling
molecule,
increased
mutant-expressing
cells.
Finally,
when
transfecting
Hsp47
or
knocking
down
Arf4
small
interfering
(si)RNA,
cellular
phenotypes
recovered.
These
suggest
acting
through
signaling,
negatively
involved
regulation
morphological
differentiation,
providing
evidence
molecule
controlling
may
be
one
potential
therapeutic
targets
at
molecular
levels.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(19), P. 10391 - 10391
Published: Sept. 27, 2024
Pro-inflammatory
cytokines
play
a
role
in
the
failure
of
β
cells
type
1
and
2
diabetes.
While
existing
data
from
‘omics’
experiments
allow
for
some
understanding
molecular
mechanisms
behind
cytokine-induced
dysfunction
cells,
no
report
thus
far
has
provided
information
on
direct
imaging
cell
landscape
with
nanoscale
resolution
following
cytokine
exposure.
In
this
study,
we
use
Airyscan-based
optical
super-resolution
microscopy
Insulinoma
1E
(INS-1E)
to
investigate
structural
properties
two
subcellular
membranous
compartments
involved
production,
maturation
secretion
insulin-containing
granules,
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
Golgi
apparatus
(GA).
Our
findings
reveal
that
exposure
INS-1E
IL-1β
IFN-γ
24
h
leads
significant
alterations
both
compartments.
more
detail,
ER
GA
fragment
give
rise
vesicle-like
structures
markedly
reduced
characteristic
area
perimeter
increased
circularity
respect
original
structures.
These
complement
collected
these
their
lay
groundwork
future
microscopy-based
ex
vivo
investigations.
JCI Insight,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(22)
Published: Oct. 10, 2024
Sjögren's
disease
is
a
chronic
autoimmune
characterized
by
symptoms
of
oral
and
ocular
dryness
extraglandular
manifestations.
Mouth
not
only
due
to
reduced
saliva
volume,
but
also
alterations
in
the
quality
salivary
mucins
patients
with
disease.
Mucins
play
leading
role
mucosa
hydration
protection,
where
sulfated
sialylated
oligosaccharides
retain
water
molecules
at
epithelial
surface.
The
correct
localization
glycosyltransferases
sulfotransferases
within
Golgi
apparatus
determines
adequate
O-glycosylation
sulfation
mucins,
which
depends
on
specific
golgins
that
tether
enzyme-bearing
vesicles.
Here,
we
show
golgin
called
Giantin
was
mislocalized
glands
from
formed
protein
complexes
Gal3-O-sulfotransferases
(Gal3STs),
changed
their
Giantin-knockout
-knockdown
cells.
Our
results
suggest
could
Gal3ST-bearing
vesicles
its
altered
affect
Gal3ST
activity,
explaining
decreased
MUC5B
observed
Journal of Advanced Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
There
is
an
urgent
need
for
cerebroprotective
interventions
to
improve
the
suboptimal
outcomes
with
intracerebral
hemorrhage
(ICH).
Despite
important
role
of
nonmuscle
myosin
heavy
chain
IIA
(NMMHC
IIA)
in
blood-brain
barrier
(BBB),
its
function
ICH
remains
unclear.