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.
Frontiers in Medicine,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Март 31, 2025
Numerous
studies
have
demonstrated
a
close
relationship
between
choroidal
thickness
(ChT),
sclera/choroidal
hypoxia,
and
the
onset
progression
of
myopia.
Far-infrared
(FIR)
therapy
is
traditional
method
used
to
enhance
microcirculation.
In
this
study,
we
estimated
effectiveness
FIR
in
myopia
control
explored
its
underlying
mechanisms.
Furthermore,
compared
efficacy
from
two
different
sources
controlling
Guinea
pigs
were
divided
into
three
groups,
all
which
underwent
minus
lens
induction
for
4
weeks.
Two
groups
received
simultaneous
intervention,
either
radiator
(FIRR)
lamp
or
an
innovative
material
(FIRM).
Refraction,
axial
length
(AL),
ChT,
levels
hypoxia-labeled
pimonidazole
choroid
sclera
measured.
Both
FIRR
FIRM
inhibited
increases
refraction
AL
attenuate
decrease
ChT.
They
also
mitigated
scleral
hypoxia.
Compared
FIRR,
greater
effect
on
hypoxia
attenuation.
However,
difference
reduction
was
not
statistically
significant.
effectively
controls
myopia,
may
represent
breakthrough
management
near
future.
Abstract
The
human
skeleton
is
a
multifunctional
organ
made
up
of
multiple
cell
types
working
in
concert
to
maintain
bone
and
mineral
homeostasis
perform
critical
mechanical
endocrine
functions.
From
the
beginning
steps
chondrogenesis
that
prefigures
most
skeleton,
rapid
accrual
during
skeletal
growth,
followed
by
remodeling
mature
differentiation
integral
health.
While
growth
factors
nuclear
proteins
influence
have
been
extensively
studied,
role
cellular
metabolism
just
be
uncovered.
Besides
energy
production,
metabolic
pathways
shown
exert
epigenetic
regulation
via
key
metabolites
fate
both
cancerous
normal
tissues.
In
this
review,
we
will
assess
transcription
reprogramming
meet
energetic
biosynthetic
needs
chondrocytes,
osteoblasts,
or
osteoclasts.
We
also
summarize
emerging
evidence
linking
changes
modifications
differentiation.
Journal of Advanced Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2024
Lactate
was
once
considered
as
metabolic
waste
for
a
long
time.
In
2019,
Professor
Zhao
Yingming's
team
from
the
University
of
Chicago
found
that
lactate
could
also
be
used
substrate
to
induce
histone
lactylation
and
regulate
gene
expression.
Since
then,
researchers
have
discovered
lactate-mediated
play
important
regulatory
roles
in
various
physiological
pathological
processes.
Advances in Ophthalmology Practice and Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
4(4), С. 173 - 181
Опубликована: Июнь 5, 2024
Myopia
is
one
of
the
most
common
eye
diseases
globally,
and
has
become
an
increasingly
serious
health
concern
among
adolescents.
Understanding
factors
contributing
to
onset
myopia
strategies
slow
its
progression
critical
reducing
prevalence.
Nutrients,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(12), С. 1933 - 1933
Опубликована: Июнь 18, 2024
The
relationship
between
vitamin
A
supplementation
and
myopia
has
been
a
topic
of
debate,
with
conflicting
inconclusive
findings.
We
aimed
to
determine
whether
there
is
causal
the
risk
using
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
meta-analytical
methods.
Genetic
variants
from
UK
Biobank
FinnGen
studies
associated
response
were
employed
as
instrumental
variables
evaluate
myopia.
Fixed-effects
meta-analysis
was
then
used
combine
MR
estimates
multiple
sources
for
each
outcome.
results
found
no
convincing
evidence
support
direct
(odds
ratio
(OR)
=
0.99,
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
0.82–1.20,
I2
0%,
p
0.40).
analysis
three
out
four
sets
analyses
indicated
direction
effect,
whereas
other
set
suggested
that
higher
lower
(OR
0.002,
CI
1.17
×
10−6–3.099,
0.096).
This
comprehensive
study
did
not
find
valid
association
Vitamin
may
have
an
independent
effect
on
myopia,
but
intraocular
processes
indirectly
contribute
its
development.
Cellular Signalling,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
124, С. 111468 - 111468
Опубликована: Окт. 11, 2024
Lactylation,
a
newly
identified
post-translational
modification,
is
uncertain
in
its
implication
triple-negative
breast
cancer
(TNBC).
In
this
study,
we
analyzed
60
TNBC
samples
using
immunohistochemical
staining
and
revealed
elevated
levels
of
pan-lactylated
proteins
specific
histone
H4K12
lactylation
tumor
tissues,
correlating
with
progression.
Lactate
exposure
cell
lines
significantly
induced
lysine
at
the
site,
leading
to
alterations
gene
profiles
reduced
apoptosis.
These
effects
were
attenuated
by
DCA
or
sodium
Oxamate,
inhibitors
endogenous
lactate
production.
Gene
sequencing
showed
an
increase
Schlafen
5
(SLFN5)
expression
cells
treated
contrasting
exposure.
Analysis
tissues
negative
correlation
between
SLFN5
protein
levels.
Overexpression
countered
on
apoptosis
growth,
highlighting
pivotal
role
malignancy.
CUT&Tag
indicated
that
lactylated
potentially
binds
promoter
region.
Luciferase
reporter
assays
further
verified
lactate-induced
suppression
activity
mediated
wild-type
H4K12,
but
not
R
A
mutants,
both
vitro
vivo
detection
response
Oxamate
stimulation.
results
establish
lactylation,
cells,
specifically
suppresses
expression,
contributing
Our
findings
illuminate
critical
lactylation-dependent
carcinogenic
pathway
TNBC.