Pharmacological Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
208, С. 107355 - 107355
Опубликована: Авг. 22, 2024
The
activating
transcription
factor
(ATF)/
cAMP-response
element
binding
protein
(CREB)
family
represents
a
large
group
of
basic
zone
leucine
zip
(bZIP)
factors
(TFs)
with
variety
physiological
functions,
such
as
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
stress,
amino
acid
heat
oxidative
integrated
stress
response
(ISR)
and
thus
inducing
cell
survival
or
apoptosis.
Interestingly,
ATF
has
been
increasingly
implicated
in
autophagy
ferroptosis
recent
years.
Thus,
the
is
important
for
homeostasis
its
dysregulation
may
promote
disease
progression
including
cancer.
Current
therapeutic
approaches
to
modulate
include
direct
modulators,
upstream
post-translational
modifications
(PTMs)
modulators.
This
review
summarizes
structural
domain
PTMs
feature
ATF/CREB
comprehensively
explores
molecular
regulatory
mechanisms.
On
this
basis,
their
pathways
affecting
proliferation,
metastasis,
drug
resistance
various
types
cancer
cells
are
sorted
out
discussed.
We
then
systematically
summarize
status
applications
existing
modulators
finally
look
forward
future
prospect
clinical
treatment
tumors
by
modulating
family.
Journal of Virology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Авг. 30, 2024
ABSTRACT
Zika
virus
(ZIKV)
is
a
re-emerging
mosquito-borne
flavivirus
that
can
have
devastating
health
consequences.
The
developmental
and
neurological
effects
of
ZIKV
infection
arise
in
part
from
the
triggering
cellular
stress
pathways
perturbing
transcriptional
programs.
To
date,
underlying
mechanisms
control
directing
viral
restriction
virus-host
interaction
are
understudied.
Activating
Transcription
Factor
3
(ATF3)
stress-induced
effector
modulates
expression
genes
involved
myriad
processes,
including
inflammation
antiviral
responses,
to
restore
homeostasis.
While
ATF3
known
be
upregulated
during
infection,
mode
by
which
activated,
specific
role
unknown.
In
this
study,
we
show
via
inhibitor
RNA
interference
approaches
initiates
integrated
response
pathway
activate
ATF4
turn
induces
expression.
Additionally,
using
CRISPR-Cas9
system
delete
ATF3,
found
acts
limit
gene
A549
cells.
We
also
determined
enhances
such
as
STAT1
other
components
innate
immunity
induce
an
ATF3-dependent
anti-ZIKV
response.
Our
study
reveals
crosstalk
between
immune
highlights
important
for
establishing
effect
infection.
IMPORTANCE
co-opts
support
processes
reprogram
host
profile.
Such
viral-directed
changes
pro-
or
anti-viral
outcomes
remain
previously
showed
transcription
factor,
significantly
ZIKV-infected
mammalian
cells,
along
with
genes.
now
define
intracellular
responsible
activation
elucidate
impact
on
stimulates
antagonize
This
establishes
link
viral-induced
regulation
defense
thus
expands
our
knowledge
virus-mediated
interferon-stimulated
British Journal of Pharmacology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 22, 2025
Abstract
Background
and
Purpose
Perivascular
adipose
tissues
(PVATs)
play
a
critical
role
in
modulating
vascular
homeostasis
protecting
against
cardiovascular
dysfunction‐mediated
blood
pressure
dysregulation.
We
demonstrated
that
the
activating
transcription
factor‐3
(
Atf3
)
gene
PVAT
is
crucial
for
improving
wall
tension
abnormalities;
however,
its
protective
mechanism
remains
unclear.
Herein,
we
aim
to
determine
whether
ATF3
regulates
PVAT‐derived
relaxing
factor
(PVDRF)
biosynthesis
if
secretion
contributes
vasorelaxation.
Experimental
Approach
This
study
employed
an
vivo
animal
model
using
global
‐deficient
mice,
vitro
vessel
myography,
biochemical
analyses
evaluate
ATF3‐mediated
PVDRF
release
reactivity
vasculature.
Key
Results
Wild‐type
(WT)
mouse
thoracic
aortic
extracts
significantly
induced
resting
tone
dilation
attenuated
vasoconstrictor‐induced
contractile
responses
compared
−/−
mice.
Heat‐stable
from
WT
mice
caused
sustained
reproducible
vasodilation
without
tachyphylaxis
control
rings.
Biochemical
evaluation
of
revealed
had
lower
sphingosine‐1‐phosphate
(S1P)
HDL
cholesterol
(HDL‐C)
levels
than
Furthermore,
long‐lasting
vasorelaxation,
which
was
inhibited
by
S1P
3
receptor
antagonist
TY52156
scavenger
class
B
type
1
glyburide.
Conclusion
Implications
within
can
modulate
function
strengthening
sphingosine
kinase
(sphk1)–S1P–S1P
lipid
signalling
stimulating
binding
form
vasodilator
HDL‐S1P.
essential
modulator
maintaining
physiological
PVAT,
providing
novel
target
treatment
obesity‐related
diseases.
Cell Reports,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
44(2), С. 115263 - 115263
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
Appropriate
cellular
recognition
of
viruses
is
essential
for
the
generation
an
effective
innate
and
adaptive
immune
response.
Viral
sensors
their
downstream
signaling
components
thus
provide
a
crucial
first
line
host
defense.
Many
them
exhibit
subcellular
relocalization
upon
activation,
resulting
in
expression
interferon
antiviral
genes.
To
comprehensively
identify
factors,
we
analyzed
protein
on
global
scale
during
viral
infection.
cAMP-responsive
element-binding
(CREB)-regulated
transcription
coactivators
2
3
(CRTC2/3)
exhibited
early
cytoplasmic-to-nuclear
translocation
infection
with
multiple
diverse
cell
types.
This
movement
was
dependent
mitochondrial
(MAVS),
cyclo-oxygenase
proteins,
kinase
A.
A
key
effect
CRTC2/3
fibro-inflammatory
cytokine
interleukin
(IL)-11.
may
be
important
clinically
infections
associated
fibrosis,
including
SARS-CoV-2.
Nuclear
is,
therefore,
identified
as
pathway
context
Cells,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(4), С. 253 - 253
Опубликована: Фев. 11, 2025
Hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
poses
a
substantial
global
health
burden,
with
poor
prognosis
and
high
mortality
rates.
Dysregulated
lipid
metabolism
has
emerged
as
critical
driver
of
HCC
progression.
While
mTORC1
signaling
is
known
to
promote
synthesis
in
HCC,
the
regulatory
mechanisms
governing
remain
largely
unclear.
Here,
we
demonstrate
that
inhibition
significantly
reduces
lipogenesis
uncover
axis
involving
transcription
factor
ATF3
leucine–arginine
transporter
SLC7A7.
Transcriptomic
analysis
patients
reveals
an
inverse
correlation
between
expression
synthesis,
finding
corroborated
by
experimental
validation.
Mechanistically,
suppresses
signaling,
thereby
inhibiting
biosynthesis,
SLC7A7
identified
key
intermediary
this
process.
Specifically,
binds
enhancer
region
SLC7A7,
driving
its
transcriptional
activation
subsequently
restraining
activity.
Functional
assays
ATF3-overexpressing
-knockdown
cell
lines
further
confirm
ATF3′s
role
tumor
suppressor.
Our
study
identifies
novel
ATF3-SLC7A7-mTORC1
attenuates
tumorigenesis
establishing
link
hepatocarcinogenesis.
These
findings
offer
new
insights
into
potential
therapeutic
targets
for
treatment
HCC.
Journal of Cachexia Sarcopenia and Muscle,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Background
Although
the
role
of
vitamin
D
receptor
(VDR)
in
muscle
mass
and
strength
is
well
established,
effects
(VD)
on
remain
controversial
due
to
various
factors.
Herein,
influence
sex
VD
function
underlying
reasons
was
explored.
Methods
Male
female
Sod1
gene
knockout
(SKO)
mice,
serving
as
a
model
for
skeletal
atrophy,
were
treated
with
active
analogue
calcipotriol,
RNA
sequencing
employed
investigate
this
potential
signalling
pathway.
The
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
database
utilized
explore
whether
testosterone
affects
correlation
between
grip
human
participants.
Experiments
involving
C2C12
cells
castrated
male
mice
subjected
immobilization
conducted
demonstrate
enhancing
function.
Results
In
SKO
Vdr
expression
gastrocnemius
positively
correlated
(
R
2
=
0.4689,
p
<
0.001),
whereas
no
such
identified
mice.
At
28
weeks
age,
both
exhibited
significantly
reduced
compared
wild‐type
(SWT)
calcipotriol
restored
(SWT‐veh:
0.0716
±
0.0006,
SWT‐cal:
0.0686
0.0010,
SKO‐veh:
0.0601
SKO‐cal:
0.0703
0.0007;
0.05).
Calcipotriol
increased
protein
synthesis
mitochondrial
biogenesis
while
decreasing
inflammation
atrogenes
However,
effect
not
significant
Compared
levels
1,25(OH)
3
ROS‐induced
hepatic
CYP3A4
overexpression,
thereby
excluding
baseline
levels.
serum
25(OH)D
interactively
affect
adults
Using
differentiated
into
myotubes,
enhanced
inducing
VDR,
androgen
(AR),
P‐AKT,
PGC1α,
Beclin1
LC3B.
improved
sham‐operated
but
had
negligible
improvement
observed
following
restoration
Conclusions
This
study
demonstrates
existence
heterogeneity
that
enhances
molecular
responses
VD.
These
findings
underscore
importance
considering
when
utilizing
enhance
strength.