Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: Sept. 14, 2022
Ubiquitin
specific
protease
(USP)-13
is
a
deubiquitinase
that
removes
ubiquitin
from
substrates
to
prevent
protein
degradation
by
the
proteasome.
Currently,
roles
of
USP13
in
physiology
and
pathology
have
been
reported.
In
physiology,
highly
associated
with
cell
cycle
regulation,
DNA
damage
repair,
myoblast
differentiation,
quality
control
endoplasmic
reticulum,
autophagy.
pathology,
it
has
reported
important
pathogenesis
infection,
inflammation,
idiopathic
pulmonary
fibrosis
(IPF),
neurodegenerative
diseases,
cancers.
This
mini-review
summarizes
most
recent
advances
studies
involving
its
pathophysiological
different
conditions
provides
new
insights
into
prevention
treatment
relevant
as
well
further
research
on
USP13.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(2), P. 1796 - 1796
Published: Jan. 16, 2023
Fibrotic
diseases,
such
as
systemic
sclerosis
(SSc),
idiopathic
pulmonary
fibrosis,
renal
fibrosis
and
liver
cirrhosis
are
characterized
by
tissue
overgrowth
due
to
excessive
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
deposition.
Fibrosis
progression
is
caused
ECM
overproduction
the
inhibition
of
degradation
several
events,
including
inflammation,
vascular
endothelial
dysfunction,
immune
abnormalities.
Recently,
it
has
been
reported
that
urokinase
plasminogen
activator
(uPA)
its
receptor
(uPAR),
known
be
fibrinolytic
factors,
orchestrate
inflammatory
response,
homeostasis,
homeostasis
system.
The
uPA/uPAR
system
may
show
promise
a
potential
therapeutic
target
for
fibrotic
diseases.
This
review
considers
role
in
Analytical Methods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
study
compares
nanoLC-MALDI-MS/MS
and
nanoLC-TIMS-MS/MS
in
analyzing
EVs
from
BALF
of
asthma
IPF
patients,
emphasizing
EVs'
roles
inflammation,
signaling
pathways,
their
potential
as
diagnostic
biomarkers
therapeutic
targets.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: July 13, 2022
Organoids
are
complex
multicellular
three-dimensional
(3D)
in
vitro
models
that
designed
to
allow
accurate
studies
of
the
molecular
processes
and
pathologies
human
organs.
can
be
derived
from
a
variety
cell
types,
such
as
primary
progenitor
cells,
pluripotent
stem
or
tumor-derived
cells
co-cultured
with
immune
microbial
further
mimic
tissue
niche.
Here,
we
focus
on
development
3D
lung
organoids
their
use
disease
drug
screening
tools.
We
introduce
various
experimental
approaches
used
model
diseases
analyze
advantages
disadvantages.
also
discuss
validation
physiological
relevance
study
diseases.
Furthermore,
summarize
current
host-pathogen
interactions
cystic
fibrosis,
chronic
obstructive
pulmonary
disease,
SARS-CoV-2
infection.
Moreover,
tumor
cancer
application
personalized
medicine
research.
Finally,
outline
future
research
field
induced
cell-derived
organoids.
Ageing Research Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
97, P. 102296 - 102296
Published: April 7, 2024
Fibroblasts
are
abundant
stromal
cells
which
not
only
control
the
integrity
of
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
but
also
act
as
immune
regulators.
It
is
known
that
structural
within
tissues
can
establish
an
organ-specific
immunity
expressing
many
immune-related
genes
and
closely
interact
with
cells.
In
fact,
fibroblasts
modify
their
properties
to
display
both
pro-inflammatory
immunosuppressive
activities
in
a
context-dependent
manner.
After
acute
insults,
promote
tissue
inflammation
although
they
concurrently
recruit
enhance
resolution
inflammation.
chronic
pathological
states,
fibroblasts,
especially
senescent
stimulate
different
return,
cells,
such
M2
macrophages
myeloid-derived
suppressor
(MDSC),
evoke
excessive
conversion
into
myofibroblasts,
thus
aggravating
severity
fibrosis.
Single-cell
transcriptome
studies
on
isolated
from
aged
have
confirmed
express
coding
for
cytokines,
chemokines,
complement
factors,
whereas
lose
some
fibrogenic
properties.
The
versatile
close
cooperation
indicate
crucial
role
aging
process
age-related
diseases.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
316, P. 116733 - 116733
Published: June 3, 2023
Bufei
huoxue
(BFHX)
is
a
Traditional
Chinese
Medicine
formulation
that
consists
of
Astragalus
Exscapus
L,
Paeonia
Lactiflora
Pall,
and
Psoralea
Aphylla
L.
It
can
ameliorate
collagen
deposition
inhibit
EMT.
However,
it
remains
unknown
whether
how
BFHX
alleviates
IPF.Our
work
aimed
to
explore
the
therapeutic
efficacy
on
IPF
dissect
mechanisms
involved.A
mouse
model
was
induced
by
bleomycin.
administered
first
day
modeling
maintained
for
21
days.
Pulmonary
fibrosis
inflammation
were
evaluated
micro-CT,
lung
histopathology,
pulmonary
function
assessment,
cytokines
in
BALF.
In
addition,
we
examined
signaling
molecules
involved
EMT
ECM
immunofluorescence,
western
Blot,
EdU,
MMP
(Δψm)
assays.BFHX
alleviated
parenchyma
as
evidenced
Hematoxylin-eosin
(H&E),
Masson's
trichrome
staining,
improved
function.
treatment
not
only
decreased
levels
interleukin
(IL)-6
tumor
necrosis
factor-α
(TNF-α),
but
also
upregulated
E-cadherin
(E-Cad)
downregulated
α-smooth
muscle
actin
(α-SMA),
Ӏ
(Col
Ӏ),
vimentin,
fibronectin
(FN).
Mechanistically,
repressed
TGF-β1-driven
Smad2/3
phosphorylation,
which,
turn,
suppressed
transition
fibroblasts
myofibroblasts
vivo
vitro.BFHX
effectively
reduces
occurrence
inhibits
production
inhibiting
TGF-β1/Smad2/3
pathway,
which
provides
potential
novel
strategy
IPF.
Stem Cell Research & Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: June 18, 2024
Abstract
Fibrosis
is
a
pathological
process,
that
could
result
in
permanent
scarring
and
impairment
of
the
physiological
function
affected
organ;
this
condition
which
categorized
under
term
organ
failure
affect
various
organs
different
situations.
The
involvement
major
organs,
such
as
lungs,
liver,
kidney,
heart,
skin,
associated
with
high
rate
morbidity
mortality
across
world.
Fibrotic
disorders
encompass
broad
range
complications
be
traced
to
illnesses
impairments;
these
from
simple
skin
scars
beauty
issues
severe
rheumatologic
or
inflammatory
systemic
sclerosis
well
idiopathic
pulmonary
fibrosis.
Besides,
overactivation
immune
responses
during
any
causing
tissue
damage
contribute
pathogenic
fibrotic
events
accompanying
healing
response;
for
instance,
inflammation
resulting
engraftment
cause
formation
grafted
tissue,
even
cases
where
system
deals
hard
clear
infections,
follow
adverse
effects.
A
good
example
complication
post-Covid19
lung
fibrosis
impair
life
individuals
extensive
involvement.
However,
effective
therapies
halt
slow
down
progression
are
missing
current
clinical
settings.
Considering
immunomodulatory
regenerative
potential
distinct
stem
cell
types,
their
application
an
anti-fibrotic
agent,
capable
attenuating
has
been
investigated
by
many
researchers.
Although
majority
studies
addressing
effects
cells
indicated
potent
capabilities,
underlying
mechanisms,
pathways
impact
processes
remain
poorly
understood.
Here,
we
first,
review
properties
types
utilized
so
far
treatments
discuss
challenges
limitations
applications
settings;
then,
will
summarize
general
organ-specific
mechanisms
contributing
fibrosis;
finally,
describe
considered
employed
exerting
events.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Jan. 2, 2024
Abstract
Idiopathic
Pulmonary
Fibrosis
(IPF)
is
a
devastating
form
of
respiratory
disease
with
life
expectancy
3–4
years.
Inflammation,
epithelial
injury
and
myofibroblast
proliferation
have
been
implicated
in
initiation
and,
recently,
epithelial-fibroblastic
crosstalk
has
identified
as
central
driver.
However,
the
ability
to
interrogate
this
limited
due
absence
vitro
models
that
mimic
physiological
conditions.
To
investigate
IPF
dysregulated
cross-talk,
primary
normal
human
bronchial
(NHBE)
cells
lung
fibroblasts
(NHLF)
or
diseased
(DHLF)
from
patients,
were
co-cultured
direct
contact
at
air–liquid
interface
(ALI).
Intercellular
was
assessed
by
comparing
cellular
phenotypes
co-cultures
respective
monocultures,
through
optical,
biomolecular
electrical
methods.
A
co-culture-dependent
decrease
epithelium
thickness,
basal
cell
mRNA
(P63,
KRT5)
an
increase
transepithelial
resistance
(TEER)
observed.
This
effect
significantly
enhanced
DHLF
lead
induction
mesenchymal
transition
(EMT)
increased
expression
TGFβ-2,
ZO-1
DN12.
When
stimulated
exogenous
TGFβ,
NHBE
NHLF
monocultures
showed
significant
upregulation
EMT
(COL1A1,
FN1,
VIM,
ASMA)
senescence
(P21)
markers,
respectively.
In
contrast,
NHLF/NHBE
co-culture
indicated
protective
role
cross-talk
against
TGFβ-induced
EMT,
fibroblast-to-myofibroblast
(FMT)
inflammatory
cytokine
release
(IL-6,
IL-8,
IL-13,
IL-1β,
TNF-α).
no
phenotypic
upon
stimulation,
likely
constitutively
high
TGFβ
isoforms
prior
any
stimulation.
The
model
developed
provides
alternative
method
generate
IPF-related
vitro,
NHBEs.
These
findings
highlight
importance
fibroblast
signaling
but
give
rise
differential
responses
compared
co-cultures,
when
exposed
pro-inflammatory
stimulus.
holds
implications
for
translation
conclusions
drawn
monoculture
studies
important
step
development
more
biomimetic
IPF.
summary,
we
believe
system
study
fibroblast-epithelial
crosstalk,
within
context
IPF,
platform
which
will
aid
identification
validation
novel
targets.