Advanced Sensor Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(6)
Published: Feb. 22, 2024
Abstract
Citrate
is
a
key
metabolite
and
nutrient
in
humans.
Its
level
associated
with
many
diseases
from
tumor
growth
to
bone
diseases.
Detection
of
citrate
has
relied
on
its
high
negative
charge,
metal
chelating
properties
as
an
enzyme
substrate.
In
this
work,
the
capture‐selection
method
used
isolate
DNA
aptamers
for
citrate.
After
18
rounds
selection,
highly
converged
library
obtained
first
two
sequences
reached
99.6%
library.
Using
most
abundant
sequence
named
CA1,
thioflavin
T
fluorescence
spectroscopy
isothermal
titration
calorimetry
show
dissociation
constants
7.4
4.4
µ
m
citrate,
respectively.
CA1
does
not
require
sodium
binding
but
requires
1.0
magnesium.
Among
tested
carboxylate
molecules,
only
can
bind
aptamer.
A
light‐up
strand
displacement
biosensor
developed
it
detect
simulated
urine
detection
limit
1.1
.
This
short
42‐nucleotide
aptamer
be
readily
adapted
other
types
sensing
mechanisms
International Journal of Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(3), P. 897 - 915
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Mitochondria
are
intracellular
organelles
involved
in
energy
production,
cell
metabolism
and
signaling.They
essential
not
only
the
process
of
ATP
synthesis,
lipid
nucleic
acid
metabolism,
but
also
tumor
development
metastasis.Mutations
mtDNA
commonly
found
cancer
cells
to
promote
rewiring
bioenergetics
biosynthesis,
various
metabolites
especially
oncometabolites
mitochondria
regulate
progression.And
mutation
enzymes
TCA
cycle
leads
unusual
accumulation
certain
oncometabolites.Mitochondria
have
been
demonstrated
as
target
for
treatment.Cancer
rely
on
two
main
resources:
oxidative
phosphorylation
(OXPHOS)
glycolysis.By
manipulating
OXPHOS
genes
or
adjusting
production
mitochondria,
growth
can
be
restrained.For
example,
enhanced
complex
I
activity
increases
NAD
+
/NADH
prevent
metastasis
progression
cancers.In
this
review,
we
discussed
mitochondrial
function
specially
explored
unique
role
stem
microenvironment.Targeting
pathway
mitochondria-related
emerging
a
potential
therapeutic
strategy
cancers.
Frontiers in Physiology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Nov. 25, 2022
Adenosine
monophosphate-activated
protein
kinase
(AMPK)
is
a
significant
energy
sensor
in
the
maintenance
of
cellular
homeostasis.
Autophagy
highly
conserved
catabolic
process
that
involves
an
intracellular
degradation
system
which
cytoplasmic
components,
such
as
aggregates,
organelles,
and
other
macromolecules,
are
directed
to
lysosome
through
self-degradative
maintain
Given
triggered
autophagy
various
situations
including
nutrient
deficit,
AMPK
potentially
linked
with
different
stages
autophagy.
Above
all,
increases
ULK1
activity
by
directly
phosphorylating
Ser467,
Ser555,
Thr574,
Ser637
at
least
four
sites,
recruitment
autophagy-relevant
proteins
(ATG
proteins)
membrane
domains
affects
initiation
stage.
Secondly,
inhibits
VPS34
complexes
do
not
contain
pro-autophagic
factors
thus
involved
isolation
forming
processes,
direct
phosphorylation
on
Thr163
Ser165.
After
phosphorylation,
can
govern
autophagosome
formation
recruiting
downstream
autophagy-related
site.
Finally,
AMPK-SIRT1
signaling
pathway
be
activated
upregulating
transcription
genes,
thereby
enhancing
autophagosome-lysosome
fusion.
This
review
provides
introduction
role
Molecular Cancer,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Aug. 27, 2024
Abstract
The
development
of
drug
resistance
remains
a
major
challenge
in
cancer
treatment.
Ferroptosis,
unique
type
regulated
cell
death,
plays
pivotal
role
inhibiting
tumour
growth,
presenting
new
opportunities
treating
chemotherapeutic
resistance.
Accumulating
studies
indicate
that
epigenetic
modifications
by
non-coding
RNAs
(ncRNA)
can
determine
vulnerability
to
ferroptosis.
In
this
review,
we
first
summarize
the
growth/development.
Then,
core
molecular
mechanisms
ferroptosis,
its
upstream
regulation,
and
downstream
effects
on
Finally,
review
recent
advances
understanding
how
ncRNAs
regulate
ferroptosis
from
such
modulate
This
aims
enhance
general
ncRNA-mediated
regulatory
which
highlighting
ncRNA-ferroptosis
axis
as
key
druggable
target
overcoming
Molecular Cancer,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: April 5, 2024
Abstract
For
decades,
great
strides
have
been
made
in
the
field
of
immunometabolism.
A
plethora
evidence
ranging
from
basic
mechanisms
to
clinical
transformation
has
gradually
embarked
on
immunometabolism
center
stage
innate
and
adaptive
immunomodulation.
Given
this,
we
focus
changes
immunometabolism,
a
converging
series
biochemical
events
that
alters
immune
cell
function,
propose
roles
played
by
diversified
metabolic
derivatives
enzymes,
emphasize
key
metabolism-related
checkpoints
distinct
types,
discuss
ongoing
upcoming
realities
treatment.
It
is
expected
future
research
will
reduce
current
limitations
immunotherapy
provide
positive
hand
responses
exert
broader
therapeutic
role.
The
tricarboxylic
acid
(TCA)
cycle
is
capable
of
providing
sufficient
energy
for
the
physiological
activities
under
aerobic
conditions.
Although
tumor
metabolic
reprogramming
places
glycolysis
in
a
dominant
position,
TCA
remains
indispensable
cells
as
hub
linkage
and
interconversion
glucose,
lipids,
certain
amino
acids.
intermediates
such
citrate,
α-ketoglutarate,
succinate,
fumarate
are
altered
tumors,
they
regulate
metabolism,
signal
transduction,
immune
environment
to
affect
tumorigenesis
progression.
This
article
provides
comprehensive
review
modifications
occurring
relation
cycle,
which
affects
pathogenesis
current
therapeutic
strategy
therapy
through
targeting
cancer
cells.
Biosensors,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(6), P. 408 - 408
Published: June 13, 2022
Citrate
salts
(CSs),
as
one
type
of
organic
salts,
have
been
widely
used
in
the
food
and
pharmaceutical
industries.
Accurate
quantitative
detection
CSs
medicine
is
very
important
for
health
safety.
In
this
study,
an
asymmetric
double-opening
ring
metamaterial
sensor
designed,
fabricated,
to
detect
citrate
combined
with
THz
spectroscopy.
Factors
that
influence
sensitivity
including
opening
positions
arrangement
metal
unit,
refraction
index
thickness
analyte
deposited
on
were
analyzed
discussed
from
electromagnetic
simulations
spectroscopy
measurements.
Based
high
refractive
analyte,
six
different
salt
solutions
low
concentrations
well
identified.
Therefore,
a
metamaterials
can
provide
new,
rapid,
accurate
salts.