Acta Otorhinolaryngologica Italica,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
44(4), P. 242 - 251
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
This
study
evaluated
the
expression
of
TIM-3
and
its
influence
on
macrophage
polarisation
in
recalcitrant
chronic
rhinosinusitis
with
nasal
polyps
(CRSwNP).
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Atherosclerosis
(AS)
is
the
principal
pathological
cause
of
atherosclerotic
cardiovascular
diseases.
Chronic
endoplasmic
reticulum
stress
(ERS)
has
been
implicated
in
AS
aetiopathogenesis,
but
underlying
molecular
interactions
remain
unclear.
This
study
aims
to
identify
mechanisms
ERS
pathogenesis
inform
innovative
diagnostic
approaches
and
therapeutic
targets
for
managing
AS.
GSE28829
GSE43292—human
early
advanced
carotid
tissue
samples—were
obtained
from
Gene
Expression
Omnibus
database.
Endoplasmic
stress-related
genes
(ERSRGs)
were
GeneCards.
Differential
gene
expression
weighted
co-expression
network
analyses
conducted
associated
with
atherosclerosis,
intersection
ER-related
revealed
three
ERSRGs
(i.e.
CTSB,
LYN,
CYBB)
plaque.
These
exhibited
associations
various
immune
cells.
Additionally,
upregulated
human
tissues,
mouse
models
progressive
lesions,
vitro
macrophage
models.
In
conclusion,
this
identified
CYBB
as
potentially
critical
plaque,
demonstrating
their
good
utility
offering
novel
insights
into
potential
pathobiology
progression,
paving
way
exploring
targets.
International Journal of Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(13), P. 4181 - 4203
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
The
effective
approach
to
discover
innovative
drugs
will
ask
natural
products
for
answers
because
of
their
complex
and
changeable
structures
multiple
biological
activities.Inhibitory
kappa
B
kinase
beta
(IKKβ),
known
as
IKK2,
is
a
key
regulatory
responsible
the
activation
NF-κB
through
its
phosphorylation
at
Ser177
Ser181
promote
inhibitors
(IκBs),
triggering
ubiquitination
degradation
active
nuclear
factor
kappa-B
(NF-κB)
cascade.Chemical
inhibition
IKKβ
or
genetic
knockout
has
become
an
method
block
NF-κB-mediated
proliferation
migration
tumor
cells
inflammatory
response.In
this
review,
we
summarized
structural
feature
transduction
mechanism
discovery
from
resources
(e.g.sesquiterpenoids,
diterpenoids,
triterpenoids,
flavonoids,
alkaloids)
chemical
synthesis
(e.g.pyrimidines,
pyridines,
pyrazines,
quinoxalines,
thiophenes,
thiazolidines).In
addition,
biosynthetic
pathway
novel
potentials
were
discussed.This
review
provide
inspiration
modification
based
on
skeleton
further
phytochemistry
investigations.
EMBO Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(5)
Published: March 10, 2023
Abstract
Atherosclerosis
is
a
chronic
inflammatory
disease
with
high
morbidity
and
mortality
rates
worldwide.
Doublecortin‐like
kinase
1
(DCLK1),
microtubule‐associated
protein
kinase,
involved
in
neurogenesis
human
cancers.
However,
the
role
of
DCLK1
atherosclerosis
remains
undefined.
In
this
study,
we
identified
upregulated
macrophages
atherosclerotic
lesions
ApoE
−/−
mice
fed
an
HFD
determined
that
macrophage‐specific
deletion
attenuates
by
reducing
inflammation
mice.
Mechanistically,
RNA
sequencing
analysis
indicated
mediates
oxLDL‐induced
via
NF‐κB
signaling
pathway
primary
macrophages.
Coimmunoprecipitation
followed
LC–MS/MS
IKKβ
as
binding
DCLK1.
We
confirmed
directly
interacts
phosphorylates
at
S177/181,
thereby
facilitating
subsequent
activation
gene
expression
Finally,
pharmacological
inhibitor
prevents
progression
both
vitro
vivo.
Our
findings
demonstrated
macrophage
promotes
to
activating
IKKβ/NF‐κB.
This
study
reports
new
regulator
potential
therapeutic
target
for
atherosclerosis.
Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
The
growing
global
prevalence
of
diabetes
mellitus
(DM),
along
with
its
associated
complications,
continues
to
rise.
When
clinically
detected
most
DM
complications
are
irreversible.
It
is
therefore
crucial
detect
and
address
these
early
systematically
in
order
improve
patient
care
outcomes.
current
clinical
practice
often
prioritizes
by
addressing
one
complication
while
overlooking
others
that
could
occur.
proposed
the
commonly
targeted
cell
types
including
vascular
cells,
immune
glial
fibroblasts
mediate
might
share
responses
diabetes.
In
addition,
impact
be
influenced
other
complications.
Recognizing
focusing
on
shared
among
impacted
cellular
constituents,
will
allow
simultaneously
all
DM-related
limit
adverse
treatment
impacts.
This
review
explores
understanding
pathological
signaling
mechanisms
recognizes
new
concepts
benefit
from
further
investigation
both
basic
settings.
ultimate
goal
develop
more
comprehensive
strategies,
which
effectively
multiple
organs
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
166, P. 115369 - 115369
Published: Aug. 27, 2023
Pyroptosis
is
a
pro-inflammatory
type
of
regulated
cell
death
(RCD)
characterized
by
gasdermin
protein-mediated
membrane
pore
formation,
swelling,
and
rapid
lysis.
Recent
studies
have
suggested
that
pyroptosis
closely
related
to
atherosclerosis
(AS).
Previous
reported
involving
endothelial
cells
(ECs),
macrophages,
smooth
muscle
(SMCs)
plays
an
important
role
in
the
formation
development
AS.
not
only
causes
local
inflammation
but
also
amplifies
inflammatory
response
it
aggravates
plaque
instability,
leading
rupture
thrombosis,
eventually
resulting
acute
cardiovascular
events.
In
this
review,
we
clarified
some
novel
pathways
mechanics
presented
potential
drugs.
International Journal of Cancer,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 8, 2025
Cancers
of
the
gastrointestinal
(GI)
tract,
including
colorectal,
pancreatic,
and
hepatocellular
carcinomas,
represent
a
significant
global
health
burden
due
to
their
high
incidence
mortality
rates.
Doublecortin-like
kinase
1
(DCLK1),
initially
identified
for
its
role
in
neurogenesis,
has
emerged
as
crucial
player
GI
cancer
progression.
This
review
comprehensively
examines
multifaceted
roles
DCLK1
cancers,
focusing
on
structural
isoforms,
functions
normal
inflammatory
states,
contributions
progression
metastasis.
is
overexpressed
various
cancers
associated
with
poor
prognosis,
enhanced
tumorigenic
potential,
increased
metastatic
capacity.
The
discusses
molecular
mechanisms
through
which
influences
stem
cell
maintenance,
epithelial-mesenchymal
transition
(EMT),
survival
pathways,
well
interactions
key
signaling
pathways
such
Notch,
WNT/β-catenin,
NF-κB.
potential
therapeutic
target
also
explored,
highlighting
preclinical
early
clinical
efforts
inhibit
function
using
small
molecule
inhibitors
or
monoclonal
antibodies.
Despite
advancements,
further
research
needed
fully
elucidate
DCLK1's
develop
effective
strategies
targeting
this
protein.
Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(3)
Published: March 5, 2025
Atherosclerosis
(AS)
is
a
chronic
vascular
disease
primarily
affecting
large
and
medium-sized
arteries,
involving
complex
pathological
mechanisms
such
as
inflammatory
responses,
lipid
metabolism
disorders
plaque
formation.
In
recent
years,
several
emerging
research
hotspots
have
appeared
in
the
field
of
atherosclerosis,
including
gut
microbiota,
pyroptosis,
ferroptosis,
autophagy,
cuproptosis,
exosomes
non-coding
RNA.
Traditional
lipid-lowering
drugs
play
crucial
role
treatment
AS
but
are
not
able
to
significantly
reverse
changes.
This
article
aims
summarize
latest
progress
pathogenesis
diagnosis
by
comprehensively
analyzing
relevant
literature
mainly
from
past
five
years.
Additionally,
action
advances
statins,
cholesterol
absorption
inhibitors,
fibrates
novel
reviewed
provide
new
insights
into
AS.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 9, 2025
Abstract
Atherosclerosis
has
an
urgent
need
for
new
therapeutic
targets.
Protein
kinases
orchestrate
multiple
cellular
events
in
atherosclerosis
and
may
provide
targets
atherosclerosis.
Here,
a
protein
kinase,
WEE1
G2
checkpoint
kinase
(WEE1),
promoting
inflammation
is
identified.
Kinase
enrichment
analysis
experimental
evidences
reveal
macrophage
phosphorylation
at
S642
human
mouse
atherosclerotic
tissues.
RNA‐seq
analysis,
combined
with
experiment
studies
using
mutant
plasmids,
shows
that
phosphorylation,
rather
than
expression,
mediated
oxLDL‐induced
macrophages.
Macrophage‐specific
deletion
of
or
pharmacological
inhibition
activity
attenuates
by
reducing
mice.
Mechanistically,
co‐immunoprecipitation
followed
proteomics
are
used
to
explore
the
mechanism
substrate
WEE1.
p‐WEE1
promoted
inflammatory
response
through
activating
NF‐κB
shown
further
revealed
can
directly
bind
p65
subunit.
It
confirmed
interacts
RHD
domain
phosphorylates
S536,
thereby
facilitating
subsequent
activation
The
findings
demonstrate
drives
phosphorylating
S536.
This
study
identifies
as
upstream
potential
target