EMBO Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(3)
Published: Jan. 4, 2023
Abstract
Macrophages
undergo
plasma
membrane
fusion
and
cell
multinucleation
to
form
multinucleated
giant
cells
(MGCs)
such
as
osteoclasts
in
bone,
Langhans
(LGCs)
part
of
granulomas
or
foreign‐body
(FBGCs)
reaction
exogenous
material.
How
per
se
contributes
functional
specialization
mature
mononuclear
macrophages
remains
poorly
understood
humans.
Here,
we
integrate
comparative
transcriptomics
with
assays
purified
human
osteoclasts,
LGCs
FBGCs.
Strikingly,
all
three
types
MGCs,
causes
a
pronounced
downregulation
macrophage
identity.
We
show
enhanced
lysosome‐mediated
intracellular
iron
homeostasis
promoting
MGC
formation.
The
transition
from
multinuclear
state
is
accompanied
by
specific
each
polykaryon.
Enhanced
phagocytic
mitochondrial
function
associate
FBGCs
respectively.
Moreover,
preferentially
express
B7‐H3
(CD276)
can
granuloma‐like
clusters
vitro
,
suggesting
that
their
potentiates
T
activation.
These
findings
demonstrate
how
cell–cell
reset
identity
an
advanced
maturation
step
confers
MGC‐specific
functionality.
Frontiers in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: May 5, 2023
Osteoporosis,
one
of
the
most
serious
and
common
complications
diabetes,
has
affected
quality
life
a
large
number
people
in
recent
years.
Although
there
are
many
studies
on
mechanism
diabetic
osteoporosis,
information
is
still
limited
no
consensus.
Recently,
researchers
have
proven
that
osteoporosis
induced
by
diabetes
mellitus
may
be
connected
to
an
abnormal
iron
metabolism
ferroptosis
inside
cells
under
high
glucose
situations.
However,
comprehensive
reviews
reported.
Understanding
these
mechanisms
important
implications
for
development
treatment
osteoporosis.
Therefore,
this
review
elaborates
changes
bones
conditions,
consequences
elevated
microenvironment
associated
cells,
impact
conditions
signaling
pathways
contribute
bone
loss
presence
metabolism.
Lastly,
we
also
elucidate
discuss
therapeutic
targets
with
relevant
medications
which
provides
some
inspiration
its
cure.
Current Osteoporosis Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(6), P. 660 - 669
Published: Oct. 10, 2023
Abstract
Purpose
of
Review
Osteoclasts
are
crucial
for
the
dynamic
remodeling
bone
as
they
resorb
old
and
damaged
bone,
making
space
new
bone.
Metabolic
reprogramming
in
these
cells
not
only
supports
phenotypic
changes,
but
also
provides
necessary
energy
their
highly
energy-consuming
activity,
resorption.
In
this
review,
we
highlight
recent
developments
our
understanding
metabolic
adaptations
that
influence
osteoclast
behavior
overall
tissue.
Recent
Findings
undergo
to
meet
demands
during
transition
from
precursor
fully
mature
bone-resorbing
osteoclasts.
research
has
made
considerable
progress
pinpointing
checkpoint
proteins
process.
Notably,
glucose
metabolism,
mitochondrial
biogenesis,
oxidative
respiration
were
identified
essential
pathways
involved
differentiation,
cytoskeletal
organization,
resorptive
activity.
Furthermore,
interaction
between
amino
acid
lipid
metabolism
adds
complexity
These
interconnected
processes
can
function
diverse
fuel
sources
or
have
independent
regulatory
effects,
significantly
influencing
function.
Summary
Energy
osteoclasts
involves
various
substrates
energetic
requirements
throughout
maturation
stages.
This
biology
may
provide
valuable
insights
modulating
activity
pathogenesis
bone-related
disorders
pave
way
development
innovative
therapeutic
strategies.
Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 11, 2024
Background
and
Aims:
RAD51
recombinase
(RAD51)
is
a
highly
conserved
DNA
repair
protein
indispensable
for
embryonic
viability.
As
result,
the
role
of
in
liver
development
function
unknown.
Our
aim
was
to
characterize
postnatal
development.
Approach
Results:
expressed
during
regeneration
following
hepatectomy
hepatic
injury,
also
elevated
chronic
diseases.
We
generated
hepatocyte-specific
Rad51
deletion
mouse
model
using
Alb
-Cre
(
-conditional
knockout
(CKO))
Adeno-associated
virus
8-thyroxine-binding
globulin-cyclization
recombination
enzyme
evaluate
regeneration.
The
phenotype
-CKO
mice
dependent
on
CRE
dosage,
with
fl/fl
;
+/+
manifesting
more
severe
than
+/−
mice.
hepatocytes
results
aborted
mitosis
early
onset
pathological
polyploidization
that
associated
oxidative
stress
cellular
senescence.
Remarkable
fibrosis
occurs
spontaneously
as
3-month-old
While
compromised
mice,
they
are
tolerant
carbon
tetrachloride–induced
injury
resistant
diethylnitrosamine/carbon
HCC.
A
inflammatory
microenvironment
created
by
senescent
appears
activate
ductular
reaction
transdifferentiation
cholangiocytes
hepatocytes.
newly
derived
functional
immature
proliferate
vigorously,
acquire
increased
malignancy,
eventually
give
rise
Conclusions:
demonstrate
novel
development,
homeostasis,
tumorigenesis.
represent
unique
genetic
premature
senescence,
fibrosis,
hepatocellular
carcinogenesis.
JBMR Plus,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(5)
Published: March 12, 2024
Abstract
Mutations
in
PLEKHM1
cause
osteopetrosis
humans
and
rats.
The
germline
osteoclast
conditional
deletions
of
Plekhm1
gene
mice
lead
to
defective
bone
resorption
increased
trabecular
mass
without
overt
abnormalities
other
organs.
As
an
adaptor
protein,
pleckstrin
homology
RUN
domain
containing
M1
(PLEKHM1)
interacts
with
the
key
lysosome
regulator
small
GTPase
RAB7
via
its
C-terminal
RUBICON
homologous
(RH)
domain.
In
this
study,
we
have
conducted
a
structural-functional
study
RH
interaction
osteoclasts
vitro.
single
mutations
residues
predicted
from
crystal
structure
interface
failed
disrupt
Plekhm1-Rab7
binding,
trafficking,
resorption.
compound
alanine
at
Y949-R954
L1011-I1018
regions
decreased
protein
stability
Rab7-binding,
respectively,
thereby
attenuated
trafficking
osteoclasts.
contrast,
R1060-Q1068
region
were
dispensable
for
Rab7-binding
function
These
results
indicate
that
spanning
are
functionally
important
offer
therapeutic
targets
blocking
treatment
osteoporosis
metabolic
diseases.
Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
39, P. 166 - 179
Published: April 23, 2024
Rheumatoid
arthritis
(RA),
a
globally
increasing
autoimmune
disorder,
is
associated
with
increased
disability
rates
due
to
the
disruption
of
iron
metabolism.
Tripterygium
glycoside
tablets
(TGTs),
wilfordii
Hook.
f.
(TwHF)-based
therapy,
exhibit
satisfactory
clinical
efficacy
for
RA
treatment.
However,
drug-induced
liver
injury
(DILI)
remains
critical
issue
that
hinders
application
TGTs,
and
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
toxicity
TGTs
in
have
not
been
fully
elucidated.
To
address
this
problem,
we
integrated
multi-omics
data
anti-RA
DILI
chemical
target
profiling
perform
systematic
network
analysis.
Subsequently,
identified
effective
toxic
targets
following
experimental
validation
collagen-induced
(CIA)
mouse
model.
Significantly
different
transcriptome–protein–metabolite
profiles
distinguishing
patients
favorable
responses
from
those
poor
outcomes
were
identified.
Intriguingly,
against
metabolic
homeostasis
between
bone
lipids,
respectively.
Particularly,
signal
transducer
activator
transcription
3
(STAT3)–hepcidin
(HAMP)/lipocalin
2
(LCN2)–tartrate-resistant
acid
phosphatase
type
5
(ACP5)
STAT3–HAMP–acyl-CoA
synthetase
long-chain
family
member
4
(ACSL4)–lysophosphatidylcholine
acyltransferase
(LPCAT3)
axes
as
key
drivers
TGTs.
play
dual
roles
ameliorating
CIA-induced
pathology
inducing
hepatic
dysfunction,
lipid
metabolism,
peroxidation.
Notably,
effectively
reversed
"iron–bone"
disruptions
inflamed
joint
tissues
CIA
mice
by
inhibiting
STAT3–HAMP/LCN2–ACP5
axis,
subsequently
leading
"iron–lipid"
disturbances
via
modulation
STAT3–HAMP–ACSL4–LPCAT3
axis.
Additional
bidirectional
experiments
conducted
using
MH7A
AML12
cells
confirm
regulatory
effects
on
targets.
Collectively,
our
highlight
association
iron-mediated
TGT
offering
guidance
rational
use
TwHF-based
therapy
therapeutic
potential.
Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 45 - 45
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
There
are
three
FAM98
family
proteins
(FAM98A/B/C)
in
humans
and
mice.
Their
physiological
functions
remain
largely
unknown.
We
have
previously
reported
that
Fam98a
interacts
with
Plekhm1
murine
osteoclasts
lysosome
trafficking/secretion
bone
resorption
vitro.
In
this
study,
we
found
all
Fam98
genes
were
expressed
precursor
mature
osteoclasts.
While
the
knockdown
of
Fam98c
by
a
specific
short-hairpin
RNA
(shRNA)
osteoclast
precursors
attenuated
osteoclastogenesis,
depletion
Fam98b
an
shRNA
specifically
disrupted
trafficking
phenotypes
similar
to
shRNA-knockdown
our
previous
study.
Loss
myeloid
was
dispensable
for
trabecular
cortical
mass
mice,
as
well
osteoclastogenesis/bone
vitro,
possibly
due
compensation
increased
expression
Fam98a-null
These
findings
indicate
play
distinct
roles
osteoclastogenesis
function
need
further
investigation
future
studies.
The Anatomical Record,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Abstract
Plutonium
was
discovered
and
first
synthesized
in
the
early
1940's.
Several
isotopes
of
plutonium
are
used
nuclear
technologies,
238
Pu
for
heat
generation
239
energy
production
weapons.
Both
emit
alpha
particles,
which
pose
a
significant
radiation
hazard
when
incorporated
into
body.
Alpha
particles
emitted
during
decay
deposit
along
very
short
path
biological
tissues
(≈45
μm
soft
tissues).
Thus,
defining
anatomical
locations
these
deposits
is
essential
to
identify
cells
at
risk
damage
potential
malignant
transformation.
Bone
primary
site
deposition
retention.
exposures
associated
with
increases
osteogenic
cancers.
preferentially
deposited
on
endosteal
endocortical
bone
surfaces,
particularly
those
surrounded
by
red
versus
yellow
marrow.
Red
marrow
more
vascularized
sinusoid
network,
while
largely
closed
capillary
system.
Cancellous
sites
has
greater
turnover
rates
relatively
plutonium‐related
cancers
than
sites.
The
relationships
particle
that
include
osteoclasts,
reversal
cells,
canopy
osteoblasts,
lining
progenitors
basic
multicellular
unit
modeling
remodeling
reviewed.
Differences
distributions
naturally
occurring
tumors
humans
experimental
animals
noted.
This
review
emphasizes
importance
retention
skeleton
relative
risks
from
their
progenitors.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: March 6, 2025
Abstract
The
microenvironment
is
a
rich
source
of
new
cancer
targets.
We
thus
used
targeted
single-guide
RNA
library
to
screen
panel
human
pancreatic
lines
for
genes
uniquely
affecting
tumorigenesis.
Here
we
show
inactivation
the
Adapter
Protein
complex-2
clathrin-mediated
endocytosis
reduces
cell
growth
in
vitro,
but
completely
oppositely,
promotes
tumor
vivo.
In
culture,
loss
complex
transferrin
and
iron
import
required
fitness.
tumors,
alternative
transport
pathways
allow
pro-tumor
effects
manifest.
most
sensitive
case,
this
attributed
reprogramming
plasma
membrane
proteome,
retaining
integrins
on
surface
leading
Focal
Adhesion
Kinase
phosphorylation
induction
proliferative
signals.
function
tumorigenesis
dependent
upon
microenvironment,
behaving
as
common
essential
gene
culture
via
import,
suppressor
tumors
integrin
trafficking.