Molecular Medicine Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
31(2)
Опубликована: Дек. 3, 2024
High
myopia
and
age‑related
cataracts
are
prevalent
ocular
disorders
that
compromise
visual
acuity.
The
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
these
conditions
remain
largely
unclear.
Here,
microRNA
(miRNA
or
miR)
sequencing
was
performed
on
aqueous
humor
samples
obtained
from
individuals
with
high
(AH,
n=9),
young
patients
(YH,
n=9)
a
control
group
of
elderly
cataracts,
matched
in
terms
sex
age
(AN,
n=9).
miRNA
differential
expression
were
performed.
Intersecting
miRNAs
identified,
as
well
metabolism‑related
genes
MsigDB
intersected
target
genes.
Functional
enrichment
disease
targets
predicted
using
DisGeNET.
A
protein‑protein
interaction
network
built
STRING,
hub
identified
via
Cytoscape.
GeneMANIA
analyzed
genes,
while
drug
predictions
made
Comparative
Toxicogenomics
Database.
Long
non‑coding
RNAs
transcription
factors
mirNet
ChEA3.
Results
validated
by
RT‑qPCR.
total
18
significantly
expressed
between
AH
AN
group,
which
eight
up‑
10
downregulated.
23
the
YH
six
17
hsa‑miR‑490‑3p,
hsa‑miR‑4423‑3p
hsa‑miR‑4485‑3p
may
serve
characteristic
miRNAs.
289
predicted.
analysis
yielded
169
terms,
'herpes
simplex
virus
1
infection'
most
enriched.
There
19
metabolism‑associated
linked
miRNAs,
suggesting
potential
role
metabolic
processes
pathogenesis
conditions.
biosynthetic
process
carbohydrate
derivatives
key
during
development
myopia.
Propionyl‑CoA
Carboxylase
Subunit
β
could
potentially
biomarker.
Drugs
modulate
their
function
predicted;
cyclosporine,
tretinoin
acetaminophen
exert
broad
influence
Hub
gene
networks
based
constructed
to
predict
44
associated
long
98
factors.
present
findings
offer
novel
insights
into
propose
therapeutic
targets.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
10(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 11, 2025
Abstract
Accumulated
evidence
has
implicated
the
diverse
and
substantial
influence
of
lactate
on
cellular
differentiation
fate
regulation
in
physiological
pathological
settings,
particularly
intricate
conditions
such
as
cancer.
Specifically,
been
demonstrated
to
be
pivotal
molding
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
through
its
effects
different
cell
populations.
Within
cells,
impacts
signaling
pathways,
augments
shuttle
process,
boosts
resistance
oxidative
stress,
contributes
lactylation.
In
various
populations,
interplay
between
immune
cells
governs
processes
differentiation,
response,
surveillance,
treatment
effectiveness.
Furthermore,
communication
stromal/endothelial
supports
basal
membrane
(BM)
remodeling,
epithelial-mesenchymal
transitions
(EMT),
metabolic
reprogramming,
angiogenesis,
drug
resistance.
Focusing
production
transport,
specifically
dehydrogenase
(LDH)
monocarboxylate
transporters
(MCT),
shown
promise
Inhibitors
targeting
LDH
MCT
act
both
suppressors
enhancers
immunotherapy,
leading
a
synergistic
therapeutic
effect
when
combined
with
immunotherapy.
The
review
underscores
importance
progression
provides
valuable
perspectives
potential
approaches
that
target
vulnerability
metabolism,
highlighting
Heel
Achilles
for
cancer
treatment.
Frontiers in Genetics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Июнь 27, 2024
Lactate,
a
metabolic
byproduct,
has
gained
recognition
as
highly
influential
signaling
molecule.
Lactylation,
an
emerging
form
of
post-translational
modification
derived
from
lactate,
plays
crucial
role
in
numerous
cellular
processes
such
inflammation,
embryonic
development,
tumor
proliferation,
and
metabolism.
However,
the
precise
molecular
mechanisms
through
which
lactylation
governs
these
biological
functions
both
physiological
pathological
contexts
remain
elusive.
Hence,
it
is
imperative
to
provide
comprehensive
overview
order
elucidate
its
significance
establish
foundation
for
forthcoming
investigations.
This
review
aims
succinctly
outline
process
characterization
protein
across
diverse
organisms.
Additionally,
A
summary
regulatory
specific
diseases
presented.
Finally,
this
concludes
by
delineating
existing
research
gaps
proposing
primary
directions
future
Antioxidants,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(5), С. 539 - 539
Опубликована: Апрель 27, 2024
Oxidative
stress
forms
part
of
the
molecular
basis
contributing
to
development
and
manifestation
myopia,
a
refractive
error
with
associated
pathology
that
is
increasingly
prevalent
worldwide
subsequently
leads
an
upsurge
in
degenerative
visual
impairment
due
conditions
are
especially
high
myopia.
The
purpose
our
study
was
examine
interrelation
potential
oxidative-stress-related
metabolites
found
aqueous
humor
high-myopic,
low-myopic,
non-myopic
patients
within
clinical
study.
We
conducted
cross-sectional
study,
selecting
two
sets
undergoing
cataract
surgery.
first
set,
which
used
analyze
through
NMR
assay,
comprised
116
patients.
A
total
59
were
assigned
quantified.
PLS-DA
score
plot
clearly
showed
separation
minimal
overlap
between
HM
control
samples.
model
allowed
us
determine
31
major
metabolite
differences
groups.
Complementary
statistical
analysis
data
six
presented
significant
among
experimental
groups
(p
<
005).
number
these
discovered
have
direct
or
indirect
connection
oxidative
linked
myopic
eyes.
Notably,
we
identified
bioenergetic
pathways
undergone
methylation,
along
choline
its
derivatives.
second
set
consisted
73
who
underwent
glutathione
assay.
Here,
variations
both
reduced
oxidized
all
patient
0.01)
for
time.
Axial
length,
status,
complete
ophthalmologic
examination
also
recorded,
interrelations
metabolic
parameters
evaluated.
Advanced Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 30, 2024
Abstract
The
accumulation
of
lactate
is
a
rising
risk
factor
for
patients
after
flap
transplantation.
Endothelial‐to‐mesenchymal
transition
(EndoMT)
plays
critical
role
in
skin
fibrosis.
Nevertheless,
whether
overproduction
directly
contributes
to
necrosis
and
its
mechanism
remain
unknown.
current
study
reveals
that
mice
exhibit
enhanced
PKM2
fibrotic
response.
Endothelial‐specific
deletion
attenuates
ameliorates
fibrosis
mice.
Administration
or
overexpressing
promotes
dysfunction
endothelial
cells
stimulates
mesenchymal‐like
phenotype
following
hypoxia.
Mechanistically,
glycolytic‐lactate
induces
correlation
between
Twist1
p300/CBP,
leading
lactylation
lysine
150
(K150la).
increase
K150la
phosphorylation
nuclear
translocation
further
regulates
the
transcription
TGFB1
,
hence
inducing
phenotype.
Genetically
endothelial‐specific
diminishes
lactylation,
then
EndoMT‐associated
ischemia.
serum
levels
transplantation
are
elevated
predictive
value
prognosis.
This
findings
suggested
novel
PKM2‐derived
mediating
exacerbates
Inhibition
reduces
response
might
become
potential
therapeutic
strategy
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Ноя. 22, 2024
Glycolysis-derived
lactate
was
identified
as
substrate
for
histone
lactylation,
which
has
been
regarded
a
significant
role
in
transcriptional
regulation
many
tissues.
However,
the
of
lactylation
metabolic
center,
hypothalamus,
is
still
unknown.
Here,
we
show
that
hypothalamic
pro-opiomelanocortin
(POMC)
neuron-specific
deletion
family
with
sequence
similarity
172,
member
A
(Fam172a)
can
increase
and
protect
mice
against
diet-induced
obesity
(DIO)
related
disorders.
Conversely,
overexpression
Fam172a
POMC
neurons
led
to
an
obesity-like
phenotype.
Using
RNA-seq
CUT&Tag
chromatin
profiling
analyzes,
find
knockdown
activates
glycolytic
process
increases
peptidylglycine
α-amidating
monooxygenase
(PAM),
affects
synthesis
α-MSH,
via
H4K12la
(histone
lactylation).
In
addition,
pharmacological
inhibition
production
clearly
abrogates
anti-obesity
effect
PFKO
(POMC-Cre,
Fam172aloxP/loxP,
knockout).
These
findings
highlight
importance
development
our
results
mainly
concern
male
mice.
reported
play
regulation.
it's
hypothalamus
authors
disorders
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
26(1), С. 332 - 332
Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2025
Myopia
is
one
of
the
dominant
causes
visual
impairment
in
world.
Pathological
myopia
could
even
lead
to
other
serious
eye
diseases.
Researchers
have
reached
a
consensus
that
be
caused
by
both
environmental
and
genetic
risk
factors.
Exploring
pathological
mechanism
can
provide
scientific
basis
for
developing
measures
delay
progression
or
treat
it.
Recent
advances
highlight
scleral
hypoxia
an
important
factor
promoting
myopia.
In
this
review,
we
summarized
role
pathology
also
provided
interventions
target
directly
indirectly.
We
hope
review
will
aid
development
novel
therapeutic
strategies
drugs
Advanced Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 4, 2025
Abstract
The
incidence
of
kidney
stones
is
increasing
worldwide.
However,
the
underlying
mechanism
process
stone
formation
and
damage
caused
are
not
well
understood.
Here,
it
observed
that
Lgals3,
a
β‐galactoside‐binding
protein,
significantly
increased
in
tissues
with
calcium
oxalate
(CaOx)
stones,
both
vivo
vitro
models.
Lgals3
expression
positively
correlated
deposition
CaOx
crystals.
Knockout
markedly
reduces
crystal
renal
fibrosis
vivo.
Furthermore,
deficiency
decrease
glycolytic
rate
lactate
production
during
inhibited
histone
lactylation
H3K18la.
Mechanistic
studies
shows
directly
interacted
key
glycolysis
protein
pyruvate
kinase
M2
(PKM2)
promoted
its
by
modulating
E3
ligase
Trim21,
preventing
ubiquitination
PKM2.
H3K18
injury
vitro.
inhibites
transcription,
activation,
FGFR4
through
inhibition
These
findings
suggest
may
play
role
interacting
PKM2
promoting
H3K18la‐mediated
gene
transcription
activation.
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
66(3), С. 43 - 43
Опубликована: Март 20, 2025
Purpose:
This
study
investigates
the
role
of
EFEMP1
in
choroidal
vascular
dysfunction
and
its
implications
for
myopia
progression,
specifically
focusing
on
FOXO3/VEGFA
signaling
pathway
as
a
potential
therapeutic
target.
Methods:
We
utilized
adeno-associated
virus
(AAV)
to
overexpress
knock
down
choroid
guinea
pigs.
Subsequent
proteomic
analyses
were
conducted
tissue.
used
Gene
Ontology
(GO)
Kyoto
Encyclopedia
Genes
Genomes
(KEGG)
identify
relevant
pathways
genes.
In
vitro
experiments
performed
RF/6A
cells,
where
both
FOXO3
underwent
overexpression
knockdown.
series
cell
culture
experiments,
including
assessments
proliferation,
migration,
tube
formation,
sprouting
assays,
evaluate
functional
effects
EFEMP1.
Quantitative
reverse
transcription
PCR
Western
blot
measure
gene
protein
expression
levels.
Results:
Silencing
significantly
reduced
slowed
progression
myopia.
Proteomic
analysis
demonstrated
that
regulates
activity,
resulting
increased
VEGFA
cells
promoting
angiogenesis.
Conversely,
knockdown
led
decreased
levels,
confirming
modulates
through
FOXO3.
Conclusions:
Targeting
may
offer
novel
strategy
prevention
treatment
by
alleviating
associated
dysregulation.
Further
exploration
could
provide
additional
insights
into
interventions