May MA et. al. (September 2023). Uncovering the roles of sirtuin activity and food availability during the onset of the heat shock response in the California mussel (Mytilus californianus): Implications for antioxidative stress responses Comp Biochem Physiol B Biochem Mol Biol. :110902.
This article delves into the relationship between sirtuin activity, food availability, and the heat shock response in California mussels. The research reveals that sirtuin activity in these mussels is influenced by food availability and plays a crucial role in their ability to cope with environmental stressors, such as acute heat shock, shedding light on the complex interplay between nutrition, temperature sensitivity, and oxidative stress in marine invertebrates.
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Yan J et. al. (March 2024). Vitamin A deficiency suppresses CEACAM1 to impair colonic epithelial barrier function via downregulating microbial-derived short-chain fatty acids Genes Dis. 11(2):1066-1081.
In this article, researchers uncover a critical link between vitamin A deficiency (VAD), microbial-derived short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), and colonic epithelial barrier function. They find that VAD compromises SCFA production, leading to decreased expression of colonic CEA cell adhesion molecule 1 (CEACAM1), and that butyrate intervention can mitigate the damage to colonic barrier function caused by VAD, suggesting potential strategies for addressing intestinal health in cases of VAD.
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Chauhan BV et. al. (August 2023). Indoor Bacterial and Fungal Burden in "Moldy" versus "Non-Moldy" Homes: A Case Study Employing Advanced Sequencing Techniques in a US Metropolitan Area Pathogens. 12(8)
This study investigates the presence and abundance of bacteria and fungi in homes with and without visible mold in Memphis, TN, USA. The research reveals intriguing insights into the indoor microbial communities, highlighting the prevalence of specific fungal and bacterial genera and their potential associations with respiratory health, underscoring the importance of molecular techniques in enhancing our understanding of indoor environmental quality.
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Kanwischer L et. al. (September 2023). Low levels of circulating methylated IRX3 are related to worse outcome after transcatheter aortic valve implantation in patients with severe aortic stenosis Clin Epigenetics. 15(1):149.
The article investigates the potential of circulating methylated DNA of the IRX3 gene as a biomarker in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). The study reveals that low levels of IRX3 methylation in peripheral blood are associated with worse overall survival after TAVI, making it a potential biomarker for pre-TAVI patient selection and post-TAVI monitoring.
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Song YP et. al. (September 2023). Effects of Gestational Arsenic Exposures on Placental and Fetal Development in Mice: The Role of Cyr61 m6A Environ Health Perspect. 131(9):97004.
This study discusses the impact of maternal arsenic exposure on fetal and placental development, shedding light on the underlying mechanisms. Through comprehensive investigations, it uncovers that altered m6A modification of the Cyr61 gene plays a pivotal role, providing valuable insights for researchers in the field of reproductive health and toxicology.
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Yan H et. al. (September 2023). Demethylase FTO-Mediated m6A Modification of lncRNA MEG3 Activates Neuronal Pyroptosis via NLRP3 Signaling in Cerebral Ischemic Stroke Mol Neurobiol.
In this study, researchers uncover a critical link between RNA modification (m6A) and neuronal pyroptosis in ischemic stroke. The findings reveal that FTO, a demethylase, regulates the expression of lncRNA MEG3 through m6A modification, triggering neuronal pyroptosis via the NLRP3 signaling pathway, offering promising insights for potential therapeutic interventions in ischemic stroke.
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Brender JR et. al. (September 2023). In vivo deuterium magnetic resonance imaging of xenografted tumors following systemic administration of deuterated water Sci Rep. 13(1):14699.
In this article, researchers discover an innovative approach to cancer imaging. By administering deuterated water (2H2O) and utilizing deuterium magnetic resonance imaging (dMRI), this research successfully creates clear, non-radioactive imaging contrast between rapidly proliferating tumors and healthy tissue in mouse models, offering a promising avenue for non-invasive cancer diagnostics and research.
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Yao F et. al. (March 2024). The m6A regulator KIAA1429 stabilizes RAB27B mRNA and promotes the progression of chronic myeloid leukemia and resistance to targeted therapy Genes Dis. 11(2):993-1008.
In this study, researchers reveal that elevated KIAA1429 expression in blast phase CML contributes to disease progression and drug resistance by stabilizing RAB27B mRNA through the m6A/YTHDF1 axis. They also demonstrate that the anti-cancer agent Rucaparib can suppress KIAA1429 expression, inhibit CML cell proliferation, and enhance the sensitivity of CML cells to targeted therapy, suggesting a potential therapeutic strategy for improving outcomes in CML patients.
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Weidner L et. al. (September 2023). Translocator protein (18kDA) (TSPO) marks mesenchymal glioblastoma cell populations characterized by elevated numbers of tumor-associated macrophages Acta Neuropathol Commun. 11(1):147.
The study investigates the role of TSPO as a marker in glioblastoma and its association with tumor heterogeneity. It reveals that TSPO expression is linked to unfavorable glioma phenotypes, correlates with the TSPO-PET signal, and is mainly associated with CD68-positive microglia/macrophages, shedding light on its role in tumor immune cell interactions and the potential for TSPO as an imaging marker in gliomas.
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