Integrative single-cell and multi-omics analyses reveal ferroptosis-associated gene expression and immune microenvironment heterogeneity in gastric cancer
Discover Oncology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 17, 2025
Gastric
cancer
(GC),
a
prevalent
malignancy
worldwide,
encompasses
multitude
of
biological
processes
in
its
progression.
Recently,
ferroptosis,
novel
mode
cell
demise,
has
become
focal
point
research.
The
microenvironment
gastric
is
composed
diverse
populations,
yet
the
specific
gene
expression
profiles
and
their
association
with
ferroptosis
are
not
well
understood.
Our
study
employed
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
to
thoroughly
investigate
transcriptomic
identify
differential
cancer,
offering
fresh
insights
into
cellular
diversity
underlying
molecular
mechanisms
this
disease.
We
discovered
set
significantly
differentially
expressed
genes
GC,
which
may
serve
as
valuable
leads
for
future
functional
investigations.
Subsequent
analyses,
including
intersection
enrichment,
pinpointed
implicated
conducted
comprehensive
Gene
Ontology
(GO)
Kyoto
Encyclopedia
Genes
Genomes
(KEGG)
analyses
elucidate
roles.
In
selection
model
validation
section,
critical
were
identified
using
machine
learning
algorithms,
constructing
high
predictive
accuracy.
Besides,
distorted
immune
landscapes
further
RBL
ssGSEA
analysis
such
that
complex
features
interaction
networks
infiltration
by
various
types
cells
can
be
more
clearly
Correlation
different
subtypes
showed
CTSB
an
important
regulator
distributions
infiltrating
cells.
Single-cell
was
utilized
map
composition
microenvironment,
provide
information
elucidating
heterogeneity
tumor
regulation
GC.
Moreover,
distribution
FTH1,
ZFP36
CIRBP
at
levels
show
new
research
prospects
these
promoters
microenvironment.
summary,
present
augments
our
knowledge
tumorigenesisa
scientific
basis
identifing
targets
biomarkers
therapeutic
diagnosis.
Язык: Английский
Identification of lipid metabolism-related genes in dapagliflozin treated rats with diabetic cardiomyopathy by bioinformatics
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16
Опубликована: Март 20, 2025
Background
Diabetic
cardiomyopathy
(DCM)
is
a
heart
disease
caused
by
the
metabolic
disorders
of
glucose
and
lipids
associated
with
diabetes,
leading
to
failure
death
in
diabetic
patients.
Dapagliflozin
(DAPA)
serves
as
treatment
for
managing
blood
levels
individuals
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(DM).
However,
specific
mechanisms
which
DAPA
treats
DCM
are
not
yet
fully
understood.
Methods
Sprague-Dawley
(SD)
rats
(n
=
5/group)
were
randomly
divided
into
control,
model,
intervention
groups.
Lipid
metabolism-related
genes
(LMRGs)
gotten
from
publicly
available
database.
Differential
expression
analysis
model
vs.
control
samples
was
performed
obtain
differentially
expressed
(DEGs),
result
recorded
DEGs-Model
DEGs-Intervention.
The
intersection
opposing
trends
between
DEGs-Intervention
considered
candidate
genes.
Subsequently,
LMRGs
intersected
acquire
hub
genes,
analyzed
each
group
samples.
Then,
mechanism
action
these
investigated
through
functional
enrichment
analysis,
gene
set
(GSEA),
predictive
m6A
binding
sites.
Results
Ultimately,
68
590
derive
(Acsbg1
Etnppl).
Acsbg1
significantly
increase
compared
group.
RT-qPCR
results
confirmed
obviously
higher
group,
while
Etnppl
lower
compare
groups
While
Functional
analyses
indicated
that
fatty
acid
metabolism.
findings
GSEA
might
affect
occurrence
progression
lysosome.
And
located
at
UCAGG
RNA
secondary
structure.
Conclusion
This
study
identified
Etnppl)
potential
new
focal
points
diagnosing
treating
DCM.
Язык: Английский
DNA‐PKcs‐Driven YAP1 Phosphorylation and Nuclear Translocation: a Key Regulator of Ferroptosis in Hyperglycemia‐Induced Cardiac Dysfunction in Type 1 Diabetes
Advanced Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 25, 2025
Abstract
The
DNA‐Dependent
Protein
Kinase
catalytic
subunit
(DNA‐PKcs)
acts
as
a
principal
executor
in
the
DNA
damage
response
(DDR),
mediating
phosphorylation
of
broad
spectrum
substrates
integral
to
repair
and
apoptosis.
This
investigation
seeks
discern
possible
association
mechanisms
linking
hyperglycemia‐induced
ferroptosis
DNA‐PKcs
DCM.
data
exhibits
substantial
activation
DNAPKcs‐
dependent
DDR
mice
with
streptozotocin‐induced
However,
deletion
cardiomyocytes
notably
mitigates
damage,
enhances
heart
function
dampens
inflammatory
response.
Co‐IP/MS
analysis
subsequent
validation
experiments
demonstrate
that
directly
interacts
phosphorylates
YAP1
at
Thr226.
event
facilitates
nuclear
retention
YAP1,
where
it
intensifies
transcription
ferroptosis‐associated
genes.
Knockin
expressing
nonphosphorylatable
T226A
mutant
display
decreased
ferroptosis,
reduced
myocardial
fibrosis
improved
function.
Taken
together,
this
study
unravels
an
intracellular
stress
sensor,
perceiving
hyperglycemic
conditions
subsequently
transmitting
signal
incite
through
interplay
between
YAP1.
novel
insight
suggests
DNA‐PKcs‐mediated
could
be
promising
therapeutic
targets
for
management
Язык: Английский
New insights into FGF21 alleviates diabetic cardiomyopathy by suppressing ferroptosis: a commentary
Cardiovascular Diabetology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
23(1)
Опубликована: Ноя. 26, 2024
Diabetic
cardiomyopathy
(DCM)
is
a
severe
cardiovascular
complication
of
diabetes
characterized
by
myocardial
hypertrophy,
fibrosis,
and
impaired
cardiac
function.
Fibroblast
growth
factor
21
(FGF21)
has
emerged
as
promising
therapeutic
target
due
to
its
antifibrotic,
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory
properties.
Our
commentary
summarizes
affirms
the
recent
study
Wang
et
al.,
which
demonstrates
significant
role
ferroptosis
in
DCM
pathogenesis.
FGF21
shown
promise
for
DCM,
potentially
inhibiting
ferroptosis,
mitigating
oxidative
damage,
protecting
cardiomyocyte
Mechanistically,
identified
ATF4
an
upstream
regulator
revealing
that
directly
interacts
with
ferritin
extends
half-life,
thus
DCM.
These
findings
provide
theoretical
basis
understanding
pathogenesis
treatment
suggests
future
studies
should
explore
non-cardiomyocyte
cell
types
verify
clinical
samples,
address
comprehensive
methods
detection.
Additionally,
we
discuss
application
potential
FGF21-based
therapies
Such
efforts
may
contribute
advancing
diagnosis
treatment,
fostering
development
innovative
strategies.
Язык: Английский