Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(10), P. 1352 - 1352
Published: Oct. 10, 2024
Pancreatic
ductal
adenocarcinoma
(PDAC)
is
among
the
most
aggressive
forms
of
pancreatic
cancer
with
a
poor
prognosis.
YAP1
expression
markedly
elevated
in
PDAC,
but
how
it
works
not
clear.
GL-V9,
derivative
natural
compound
wogonin,
effectively
fights
variety
tumors;
however,
its
effect
on
PDAC
has
yet
been
studied.
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
178, P. 117084 - 117084
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
The
accumulation
of
excess
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
can
lead
to
oxidative
stress
(OS),
which
induce
gene
mutations,
protein
denaturation,
and
lipid
peroxidation
directly
or
indirectly.
expression
is
reduced
ATP
level
in
cells,
increased
cytoplasmic
Ca
The EMBO Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(13)
Published: May 23, 2023
Abstract
Lipid
droplets
(LDs)
form
inter‐organelle
contacts
with
the
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
that
promote
their
biogenesis,
while
LD
mitochondria
enhance
β‐oxidation
of
contained
fatty
acids.
Viruses
have
been
shown
to
take
advantage
lipid
viral
production,
but
it
remains
unclear
whether
they
also
modulate
interactions
between
LDs
and
other
organelles.
Here,
we
showed
coronavirus
ORF6
protein
targets
is
localized
mitochondria‐LD
ER‐LD
contact
sites,
where
regulates
biogenesis
lipolysis.
At
molecular
level,
find
inserts
into
monolayer
via
its
two
amphipathic
helices.
further
interacts
ER
membrane
proteins
BAP31
USE1
mediate
ER‐LDs
formation.
Additionally,
SAM
complex
in
mitochondrial
outer
link
LDs.
In
doing
so,
promotes
cellular
lipolysis
reprogram
host
cell
flux
facilitate
production.
FEBS Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
598(10), P. 1235 - 1251
Published: Jan. 24, 2024
Our
body
stores
energy
mostly
in
form
of
fatty
acids
(FAs)
lipid
droplets
(LDs).
From
there
the
FAs
can
be
mobilized
and
transferred
to
peroxisomes
mitochondria.
This
transfer
is
dependent
on
close
opposition
LDs
mitochondria
happens
at
membrane
contact
sites.
However,
composition
dynamics
these
sites
not
well
understood,
which
part
due
dependence
metabolic
state
cell
cell-
tissue-type.
Here,
we
summarize
current
knowledge
contacts
between
both
mammals
yeast
Saccharomyces
cerevisiae,
various
are
studied.
We
discuss
possible
functions
site
their
implication
disease.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(13), P. 6878 - 6878
Published: June 22, 2024
The
orchestration
of
cellular
metabolism
and
redox
balance
is
a
complex,
multifaceted
process
crucial
for
maintaining
homeostasis.
Lipid
droplets
(LDs),
once
considered
inert
storage
depots
neutral
lipids,
are
now
recognized
as
dynamic
organelles
critical
in
lipid
energy
regulation.
Mitochondria,
the
powerhouses
cell,
play
central
role
production,
metabolic
pathways,
signaling.
physical
functional
contacts
between
LDs
mitochondria
facilitate
direct
transfer
primarily
fatty
acids,
which
mitochondrial
β-oxidation,
thus
influencing
homeostasis
health.
This
review
highlights
recent
advances
understanding
mechanisms
governing
LD-mitochondria
interactions
their
regulation,
drawing
attention
to
proteins
pathways
that
mediate
these
contacts.
We
discuss
physiological
relevance
interactions,
emphasizing
within
cells,
how
processes
response
demands
stress
conditions.
Furthermore,
we
explore
pathological
implications
dysregulated
particularly
context
diseases
such
obesity,
diabetes,
non-alcoholic
liver
disease,
potential
links
cardiovascular
neurodegenerative
diseases.
Conclusively,
this
provides
comprehensive
overview
current
underscoring
significance
suggesting
future
research
directions
could
unveil
novel
therapeutic
targets
degenerative
FEBS Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
598(10), P. 1299 - 1300
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
Intracellular
pathogens
rely
on
host
metabolic
networks
for
multiplication.
Enveloped
viruses
need
lipids
formation
of
the
viral
envelope
and
positive
sense
RNA
that
replicate
in
membranous
inclusions
require
replication
compartments.
In
addition,
all
intracellular
energy
their
replicative
cycle.
As
triglycerides
lipid
droplets
are
main
storage
unit
cells
major
source
membrane
lipids,
it
is
not
surprising
have
evolved
various
strategies
to
exploit
different
aspects
droplet
biology.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(26)
Published: May 2, 2024
Myocardial
ischemia/reperfusion
injury
(MIRI)
is
the
leading
cause
of
irreversible
myocardial
damage.
A
pivotal
pathogenic
factor
(I/R)-induced
cardiomyocyte
ferroptosis,
marked
by
iron
overload
and
lipid
peroxidation.
However,
impact
droplet
(LD)
changes
on
I/R-induced
ferroptosis
unclear.
In
this
study,
an
aggregation-induced
emission
probe,
TPABTBP
developed
that
used
for
imaging
dynamic
in
LD
during
ferroptosis.
exhibits
excellent
LD-specificity,
superior
capability
monitoring
lipophagy,
remarkable
photostability.
Molecular
dynamics
(MD)
simulation
super-resolution
fluorescence
demonstrate
specifically
localized
to
phospholipid
monolayer
membrane
LDs.
Imaging
LDs
cardiomyocytes
tissue
model
mice
with
MIRI
reveals
accumulation
level
increase
early
reperfusion
stage
(0-9
h)
but
decrease
late
(>24
via
lipophagy.
The
inhibition
breakdown
significantly
reduces
peroxidation
cardiomyocytes.
Furthermore,
it
demonstrated
chloroquine
(CQ),
FDA-approved
autophagy
modulator,
can
inhibit
thereby
attenuating
mice.
This
study
describes
ischemia
suggests
a
potential
therapeutic
target
intervention.
PLoS Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(3), P. e3002529 - e3002529
Published: March 5, 2024
At
the
core
of
organelle
functions
lies
their
ability
and
need
to
form
dynamic
organelle–organelle
networks
that
drive
intracellular
communication
coordination
cellular
pathways.
These
are
facilitated
by
membrane
contact
sites
(MCSs)
promote
both
intra-organelle
inter-organelle
communication.
Given
multiple
functions,
MCSs
proteins
them
commonly
co-opted
viruses
during
infection
viral
replication.
This
Essay
discusses
mechanisms
acquired
diverse
human
regulate
MCS
in
either
proviral
processes
or
host
defense.
It
also
examines
techniques
used
for
examining
context
infections.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: May 17, 2024
Autophagy
is
an
evolutionarily
conserved
cellular
recycling
process
that
maintains
homeostasis.
Despite
extensive
research
in
endocrine
contexts,
the
role
of
autophagy
ovarian
and
testicular
steroidogenesis
remains
elusive.
The
significant
testosterone
production
suggests
potential
treatments
for
conditions
like
oligospermia
azoospermia.
Further,
influence
folliculogenesis,
ovulation,
luteal
development
emphasizes
its
importance
improved
fertility
reproductive
health.
Thus,
investigating
gonadal
cells
clinically
significant.
Understanding
these
processes
could
transform
disorders,
enhancing
health
longevity.
Herein,
we
provide
functional
to
date,
highlighting
modulation
impact
on
hormone
synthesis,
follicle
development,
therapies.