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CDK8 mediated inflammatory microenvironment aggravates osteoarthritis progression CDK8介导的炎症微环境可加重骨关节炎的进展
IF 10.7 1区 综合性期刊 Q1 MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES Pub Date : 2025-01-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2025.01.017
Zhongnan Lin, Yining Xu, Hongyi Jiang, Wen Zeng, Yuhan Wang, Liang Zhu, Chihao Lin, Chao Lou, Hanting Shen, Han Ye, Yean Gu, Huachen Yu, Xiaoyun Pan, Lin Zheng

Introduction

Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 8 (CDK8), a CDK family member, regulates the development of inflammatory processes through transcriptional activation. The involvement of CDK8 in osteoarthritis (OA) progression is not yet understood.

Objectives

This study aims to investigate whether CDK8, through its transcriptional regulatory functions, collaborates with NF-κB in chondrocytes to regulate the transcription of senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) genes, thereby exacerbating the inflammatory microenvironment in the progression of osteoarthritis (OA), and to explore the specific mechanisms involved.

Methods

The effects of CDK8 silencing or overexpression will be assessed by measuring OA pathological markers through H&E staining, immunoblotting, Western blot, qRT-PCR, immunofluorescence and ELISA. The DMM surgery mouse model will be used as the OA model, and the PAM and Von Frey tests will be employed to measure the pain threshold in mice. Luciferase and ChIP assays will be conducted to explore the transcriptional regulation and elongation mechanisms of CDK8.

Result

CDK8 influences OA advancement by being recruited to the SASP promoter region in cooperation with NF-κB, leading to the elongation phosphorylation of Rpb1 CTD within the context of NF-κB-induced gene specificity, thereby regulating SASP transcription. The SASP secreted by chondrocytes during this process promotes the inflammatory microenvironment in the joint and drives macrophage differentiation into osteoclasts, further worsening the severity of osteoarthritis.

Conclusion

The SASP secreted by chondrocytes during the OA process plays a crucial role in worsening the severity of the disease. Inhibiting CDK8 expression can decrease its secretion by downregulating the transcription levels of SASP, which are co-regulated by CDK8 and NF-κB. This could offer a new target for osteoarthritis treatment.
细胞周期蛋白依赖性激酶8 (CDK8)是CDK家族成员,通过转录激活调节炎症过程的发展。CDK8在骨关节炎(OA)进展中的作用尚不清楚。本研究旨在探讨CDK8是否通过其转录调控功能,协同软骨细胞内NF-κB调控衰老相关分泌表型(senescence-associated secretory phenotype, SASP)基因的转录,从而加剧骨关节炎(osteoarthritis, OA)进展过程中的炎症微环境,并探讨其具体机制。方法采用H&;E染色、免疫印迹、Western印迹、qRT-PCR、免疫荧光和ELISA检测OA病理标志物,评价CDK8沉默或过表达的影响。OA模型采用DMM手术小鼠模型,采用PAM和Von Frey试验测量小鼠痛阈值。我们将通过荧光素酶和ChIP检测来探索CDK8的转录调控和延伸机制。结果cdk8通过与NF-κB协同募集到SASP启动子区,在NF-κB诱导的基因特异性背景下,导致Rpb1 CTD的伸长磷酸化,从而调控SASP转录,从而影响OA的进展。软骨细胞在此过程中分泌的SASP促进关节内炎症微环境,驱动巨噬细胞分化为破骨细胞,进一步加重骨关节炎的严重程度。结论骨性关节炎过程中软骨细胞分泌的SASP在加重骨性关节炎病情中起着至关重要的作用。抑制CDK8的表达可以通过下调SASP的转录水平来减少其分泌,而SASP的转录水平是由CDK8和NF-κB共同调控的。这可能为骨关节炎的治疗提供一个新的靶点。
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Soil nutrient limitation controls trophic cascade effects of micro-food web-derived ecological functions in degraded agroecosystems 土壤养分限制控制退化农业生态系统微食物网衍生生态功能的营养级联效应
IF 10.7 1区 综合性期刊 Q1 MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES Pub Date : 2025-01-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2025.01.018
Haobo Xu, Xinxing He, Juan Chen, Xiaozhou Huang, Yazhen Chen, Yichen Xu, Yu Xiao, Tao Liu, Hanjie He, Yingping Wang, Xiaodong Yang, Leilei Shi, Hongzhi Zhang, Wende Yan

Introduction

Soil nutrient supply drives the ecological functions of soil micro-food webs through bottom-up and top-down mechanisms in degraded agroecosystems. Nutrient limitation responds sensitively to variations in degraded agroecosystems through restoration practices, such as legume intercropping.

Objectives

This study examined the effects of legume intercropping on trophic cascade dynamics through resource supply in degraded purple soil ecosystems.

Methods

A field experiment was conducted with three plantation types: Camellia oleifera monoculture (CK), C. oleiferaArachis hypogaea (peanut) intercropping (CP), and C. oleiferaSenna tora intercropping (CS). Using soil nutrient limitation as a premise, modified by legume intercropping, we assessed the biodiversity of soil biotic taxa, analysed their community composition, and applied partial least squares path modelling (PLS-PM) to link trophic cascade with ecological functions.

Results

Legume intercropping altered the abundance of biotic taxa, leading to changes in biotic diversity and microbial life strategies. The PLS-PM results indicated that legume intercropping enhanced bacterial diversity by aggravating soil P limitation, which subsequently increased protist consumer diversity and omnivore-predator nematode abundance through a bottom-up effect. Omnivore-predator nematodes and protist consumers indirectly influenced soil P metabolism, down-regulated through bacteria in the top-down effect. We observed high consistency between the untargeted metabolomic analysis and soil nutrient limitations. These findings indicate that soil micro-food web structure and function responded sensitively to legume intercropping in degraded ecosystems.

Conclusion

The results highlight the role of soil nutrient limitation in shaping micro-food webs and suggest that soil P limitation controls the down-regulation of soil P-related ecological functions through bottom-up and top-down effects.
在退化的农业生态系统中,土壤养分供应通过自下而上和自上而下的机制驱动土壤微食物网的生态功能。通过豆类间作等恢复措施,营养限制对退化农业生态系统的变化反应敏感。目的研究豆科作物间作通过资源供给对退化紫色土壤生态系统营养级联动态的影响。方法采用油茶单作(CK)、油茶-花生间作(CP)和油茶-番泻草间作(CS) 3种种植类型进行田间试验。以土壤养分限制为前提,采用豆科作物间作改良,评估了土壤生物类群的多样性,分析了其群落组成,并应用偏最小二乘路径模型(PLS-PM)将营养级联与生态功能联系起来。结果作物间作改变了生物类群的丰度,导致了生物多样性和微生物生存策略的变化。PLS-PM结果表明,豆科作物间作通过加重土壤磷限制来提高细菌多样性,从而通过自下而上的效应增加原生生物的消费多样性和杂食性-捕食线虫的丰度。杂食性捕食线虫和原生消费者间接影响土壤磷代谢,并通过细菌自上而下的作用下调。我们观察到非靶向代谢组学分析与土壤养分限制之间的高度一致性。这些结果表明,退化生态系统土壤微食物网结构和功能对豆科作物间作有敏感响应。结论土壤养分限制在微食物网形成中的作用,表明土壤磷限制通过自下而上和自上而下的作用调控土壤磷相关生态功能的下调。
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Reductive stress: The key pathway in metabolic disorders induced by overnutrition 还原性应激:营养过剩引起代谢紊乱的关键途径
IF 10.7 1区 综合性期刊 Q1 MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES Pub Date : 2025-01-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2025.01.012
Shiyi Zhang, Na Wang, Zhichao Gao, Jia Gao, Xiaohui Wang, Hao Xie, Cong-Yi Wang, Shu Zhang

Background

The balance of redox states is crucial for maintaining physiological homeostasis. For decades, the focus has been mainly on the concept of oxidative stress, which is involved in the mechanism of almost all diseases. However, robust evidence has highlighted that reductive stress, the other side of the redox spectrum, plays a pivotal role in the development of various diseases, particularly those related to metabolism and cardiovascular health.

Aim of Review

In this review, we present an extensive array of evidence for the occurrence of reductive stress and its significant implications mainly in metabolic and cardiovascular diseases.

Key Scientific Concepts of Review

Reductive stress is defined as a shift in the cellular redox balance towards a more reduced state, characterized by an excess of endogenous reductants (such as NADH, NADPH, and GSH) over their oxidized counterparts (NAD+, NADP+, and GSSG). While oxidative stress has been the predominant mechanism studied in obesity, metabolic disorders, and cardiovascular diseases, growing evidence underscores the critical role of reductive stress. This review discusses how reductive stress contributes to metabolic and cardiovascular pathologies, emphasizing its effects on key cellular processes. For example, excessive NADH accumulation can disrupt mitochondrial function by impairing the electron transport chain, leading to decreased ATP production and increased production of reactive oxygen species. In the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), an excess of reductive equivalents hampers protein folding, triggering ER stress and activating the unfolded protein response, which can lead to insulin resistance and compromised cellular homeostasis. Furthermore, we explore how excessive antioxidant supplementation can exacerbate reductive stress by further shifting the redox balance, potentially undermining the beneficial effects of exercise, impairing cardiovascular health, and aggravating metabolic disorders, particularly in obese individuals. This growing body of evidence calls for a reevaluation of the role of reductive stress in disease pathogenesis and therapeutic interventions.
氧化还原状态的平衡对维持生理稳态至关重要。几十年来,研究的焦点主要集中在氧化应激的概念上,它涉及几乎所有疾病的机制。然而,强有力的证据强调,还原性应激,氧化还原谱的另一边,在各种疾病的发展中起着关键作用,特别是那些与代谢和心血管健康有关的疾病。在这篇综述中,我们提出了大量的证据,证明了还原性应激的发生及其主要在代谢和心血管疾病中的重要意义。还原性应激被定义为细胞氧化还原平衡向更还原状态的转变,其特征是内源性还原剂(如NADH、NADPH和GSH)超过其氧化对应物(NAD+、NADP+和GSSG)。虽然氧化应激一直是肥胖、代谢紊乱和心血管疾病研究的主要机制,但越来越多的证据强调了还原性应激的关键作用。本文讨论了还原性应激对代谢和心血管疾病的影响,强调了其对关键细胞过程的影响。例如,过量的NADH积累可以通过损害电子传递链来破坏线粒体功能,导致ATP的产生减少和活性氧的产生增加。在内质网(ER)中,过量的还原性等价物阻碍蛋白质折叠,触发内质网应激并激活未折叠的蛋白质反应,从而导致胰岛素抵抗和细胞稳态受损。此外,我们探讨了过量的抗氧化剂补充如何通过进一步改变氧化还原平衡来加剧还原性应激,潜在地破坏运动的有益效果,损害心血管健康,并加剧代谢紊乱,特别是在肥胖个体中。越来越多的证据要求重新评估还原性应激在疾病发病机制和治疗干预中的作用。
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Hypoxia-induced degradation of FTO promotes apoptosis by unmasking RACK1-mediated activation of MTK1-JNK1/2 pathway 缺氧诱导的FTO降解通过揭开rack1介导的MTK1-JNK1/2通路的激活来促进细胞凋亡
IF 10.7 1区 综合性期刊 Q1 MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES Pub Date : 2025-01-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2025.01.019
Chengyu Li, Zhaojun Liu, Chen Fu, Hongmin Li, Tong He, Gang Wu, Yanan Sheng, Ming Shen, Honglin Liu

Introduction

Hypoxia, a condition characterized by inadequate oxygen supply to tissues, triggers various cellular responses, including apoptosis. The RNA demethylase FTO has been shown to exert anti-apoptotic effects, but its functions independent of RNA demethylase—particularly those involving protein–protein interactions—during hypoxia remain unclear.

Objectives

This study aimed to elucidate the cytoprotective mechanism of FTO in preventing apoptosis under hypoxic stress.

Methods

NIH/3T3 cells, MEF cells, and mouse granulosa cells were cultured under hypoxia (1 % O2) and treated with inhibitors (chloroquine, MG132, cycloheximide) to identify FTO degradation pathways. RNA interference was used to knock down atg7, nedd4, and fto. Mass spectrometry identified FTO-associated proteins, and their interactions with FTO were analyzed with immunoprecipitation assays. FTO localization was examined through nuclear and cytoplasmic fractionation and fluorescence microscopy. Apoptosis was evaluated by flow cytometry (annexin V/PI). The role of FTO independent of its m6A demethylase activity was determined by inhibiting FTO function using FB23-2 or an H228A/D230A mutant lacking m6A demethylase activity.

Results

Upon hypoxia exposure, FTO relocated from the nucleus to the cytoplasm and underwent degradation through a regulatory pathway in which the E1-like ubiquitin-activating enzyme ATG7 and the E3 ubiquitin ligase NEDD4 cooperatively activated both the ubiquitin–proteasome system (UPS) and the autophagic-lysosomal pathway (ALP) in NIH/3T3 cells, MEF cells, and mouse granulosa cells. Furthermore, knocking down atg7 resulted in FTO accumulation in the cytoplasm, where FTO exerted its protective effect by binding with RACK1, which impairs the interaction between RACK1 and MTK1, thereby blocking activation of JNK1/2 and subsequently preventing apoptosis in hypoxic cells.

Conclusion

This study reveals a novel function of cytoplasmic FTO in disrupting the RACK1-MTK1-JNK1/2-apoptosis cascade during hypoxia, positioning the functional context of FTO at the layer of protein–protein interactions, which extends its mechanistic role beyond RNA demethylation.
缺氧是一种以组织供氧不足为特征的状态,可引发各种细胞反应,包括细胞凋亡。RNA去甲基化酶FTO已被证明发挥抗凋亡作用,但其功能独立于RNA去甲基化酶-特别是那些涉及蛋白质-蛋白质相互作用-在缺氧期间仍不清楚。目的探讨FTO对缺氧应激下细胞凋亡的保护机制。方法在缺氧(1 % O2)条件下培养snh /3T3细胞、MEF细胞和小鼠颗粒细胞,并用抑制剂(氯喹、MG132、环己亚胺)处理FTO降解途径。利用RNA干扰敲除at7、nedd4和fto。质谱法鉴定了FTO相关蛋白,并用免疫沉淀法分析了它们与FTO的相互作用。通过核、细胞质分离和荧光显微镜检测FTO定位。流式细胞术(annexin V/PI)检测细胞凋亡。通过使用FB23-2或缺乏m6A去甲基化酶活性的228a /D230A突变体抑制FTO功能来确定FTO独立于m6A去甲基化酶活性的作用。结果缺氧暴露后,FTO在NIH/3T3细胞、MEF细胞和小鼠颗粒细胞中通过e1样泛素活化酶ATG7和E3泛素连接酶NEDD4协同激活泛素-蛋白酶体系统(UPS)和自噬-溶酶体途径(ALP)的调控途径从细胞核转移到细胞质中降解。此外,敲除atg7导致FTO在细胞质中积累,FTO通过与RACK1结合发挥保护作用,破坏RACK1与MTK1之间的相互作用,从而阻断JNK1/2的激活,从而阻止缺氧细胞的凋亡。本研究揭示了细胞质FTO在缺氧时破坏rack1 - mtk1 - jnk1 /2凋亡级联中的新功能,将FTO的功能背景定位在蛋白-蛋白相互作用层,这将其机制作用扩展到RNA去甲基化之外。
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Flavonoids for gastrointestinal tract local and associated systemic effects: A review of clinical trials and future perspectives 黄酮类化合物对胃肠道局部和相关系统的作用:临床试验综述和未来展望
IF 10.7 1区 综合性期刊 Q1 MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES Pub Date : 2025-01-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2025.01.014
Xiaopeng Li, Enjun Xie, Shumin Sun, Jie Shen, Yujin Ding, Jiaqi Wang, Xiaoyu Peng, Ruting Zheng, Mohamed A. Farag, Jianbo Xiao

Background

Flavonoids are naturally occurring dietary phytochemicals with significant antioxidant effects aside from several health benefits. People often consume them in combination with other food components. Compiling data establishes a link between bioactive flavonoids and prevention of several diseases in animal models, including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, gut dysbiosis, and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). However, numerous clinical studies have demonstrated the ineffectiveness of flavonoids contradicting rodent models, thereby challenging the validity of using flavonoids as dietary supplements.

Aim of Review

This review provides a clinical perspective to emphasize the effective roles of dietary flavonoids as well as to summarize their specific mechanisms in animals briefly.

Key Scientific Concepts of Review

First, this review offers an in-depth elucidation of the metabolic processes of flavonoids within human, encompassing the small, large intestine, and the liver. Furthermore, the review provides a comprehensive overview of the various functions of flavonoids in the gastrointestinal tract, including hindering the breakdown and assimilation of macronutrients, such as polysaccharides and lipids, regulating gut hormone secretion as well as inhibition of mineral iron absorption. In the large intestine, an unabsorbed major portion of flavonoids interact with the gut flora leading to their biotransformation. Once absorbed and circulated in the bloodstream, bioactive flavonoids or their metabolites exert numerous beneficial systemic effects. Lastly, we examine the protective effects of flavonoids in several metabolic disorders, including endothelial dysfunction, MASLD, cardiovascular disease, obesity, hyperlipidemia, and insulin resistance. In conclusion, this review outlines the safety and future prospects of flavonoids in the field of health, especially in the prevention of metabolic syndrome (MetS).
黄酮类化合物是一种天然存在的膳食植物化学物质,除了对健康有益外,还具有显著的抗氧化作用。人们通常将它们与其他食物成分一起食用。收集数据在动物模型中建立了生物活性类黄酮与预防几种疾病之间的联系,包括心血管疾病、糖尿病、肠道生态失调和代谢功能障碍相关的脂肪变性肝病(MASLD)。然而,许多临床研究已经证明黄酮类化合物的无效与啮齿动物模型相矛盾,从而挑战了使用黄酮类化合物作为膳食补充剂的有效性。综述目的从临床角度强调膳食类黄酮的有效作用,并对其在动物体内的具体作用机制进行简要综述。综述的主要科学概念首先,本文深入阐述了类黄酮在人体内的代谢过程,包括小肠、大肠和肝脏。此外,综述了黄酮类化合物在胃肠道中的各种功能,包括阻碍多糖和脂质等宏量营养素的分解和同化,调节肠道激素分泌以及抑制矿物质铁的吸收。在大肠中,未被吸收的黄酮类化合物的主要部分与肠道菌群相互作用,导致其生物转化。一旦被吸收并在血液中循环,生物活性类黄酮或其代谢物就会发挥许多有益的全身作用。最后,我们研究了黄酮类化合物在几种代谢紊乱中的保护作用,包括内皮功能障碍、MASLD、心血管疾病、肥胖、高脂血症和胰岛素抵抗。综上所述,本文综述了黄酮类化合物在健康领域的安全性和未来前景,特别是在预防代谢综合征(MetS)方面。
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Review of advanced sensor system applications in grinding operations 先进传感器系统在磨削作业中的应用综述
IF 10.7 1区 综合性期刊 Q1 MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES Pub Date : 2025-01-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2025.01.013
Danil Yu. Pimenov, Leonardo Rosa Ribeiro da Silva, Mustafa Kuntoğlu, Bruno Souza Abrão, Luiz Eduardo dos Santos Paes, Emanoil Linul

Background

Today, in a wide variety of industries, grinding operations are an extremely important finishing process for obtaining precise dimensions and meeting strict requirements for roughness and shape accuracy. However, the constant wear of abrasive tools during grinding negatively affects the dimensional and surface conditions of the workpiece. Therefore, effective monitoring of the wear process during grinding operations helps to predict tool life, plan maintenance and ensure consistent product quality.

Aim of Review

The objective of this review is to examine current tool condition monitoring techniques, both direct and indirect, in various sensor systems and their application in both traditional and AI-driven grinding processes. By examining these techniques, the review provides insight into how different monitoring techniques can improve process efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve finished product quality, as well as the application of intelligent and adaptive processes to traditional grinding operations.Key Scientific Concepts of Review: The review discusses the critical role of sensor systems in monitoring tool condition, including technologies such as imaging, vibration analysis, acoustic emission, and force measurement. These systems are vital for detecting wear and predicting failures, allowing for timely interventions and preventing unplanned downtimes. The integration of artificial intelligence into these monitoring systems greatly enhances their capabilities, as they enable more proactive strategies and adapt to changing conditions during the grinding process.
今天,在各种各样的行业中,磨削操作是获得精确尺寸和满足严格的粗糙度和形状精度要求的极其重要的精加工过程。然而,磨具在磨削过程中的持续磨损会对工件的尺寸和表面状况产生负面影响。因此,有效监测磨削过程中的磨损过程有助于预测刀具寿命,计划维护并确保一致的产品质量。本综述的目的是研究当前各种传感器系统中直接和间接的刀具状态监测技术,以及它们在传统和人工智能驱动的磨削过程中的应用。通过对这些技术的研究,该综述深入了解了不同的监控技术如何提高工艺效率,减少停机时间,提高成品质量,以及智能和自适应工艺在传统磨削操作中的应用。综述的关键科学概念:综述讨论了传感器系统在监测工具状态中的关键作用,包括成像、振动分析、声发射和力测量等技术。这些系统对于检测磨损和预测故障、及时干预和防止意外停机至关重要。将人工智能集成到这些监测系统中,大大提高了它们的能力,因为它们能够实现更主动的策略,并适应磨削过程中不断变化的条件。
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LTX-315 is a novel broad-spectrum antimicrobial peptide against clinical multidrug-resistant bacteria LTX-315是一种新型广谱抗多药耐药菌肽
IF 10.7 1区 综合性期刊 Q1 MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES Pub Date : 2025-01-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2024.12.044
Yang Tang, Chen Yang, Jiamin Zhao, Heng Heng, Mingxiu Peng, Liang Sun, Liang Dai, Edward Wai-Chi Chan, Sheng Chen

Introduction

Infections stemming from multidrug-resistant bacteria present a substantial threat to public health today. Discovering or synthesizing novel compounds is crucial to alleviate this pressing situation.

Objective

The main purpose of this study is to verify the antibacterial activity of LTX-315 and explore its primary action mode.

Methods

Through antibacterial phenotype assay screening, we obtained a potent compound named LTX-315 from diverse drug libraries, 10,926 compounds in total. Then, the bactericidal effect and its action mode were explored through biochemical and chemistry methods such as a time-killing curve, scanning electronic microscopy, isothermal titration calorimetry analysis, and nuclear magnetic resonance. Finally, the efficacy in vivo of LTX-315 against drug-resistant bacteria was proved through a mice infection model.

Results

In this study, LTX-315, an oncolytic peptide, was discovered to effectively eliminate gram-positive and gram-negative pathogens, even for those multidrug-resistant strains. Through strong electrostatic interactions, LTX-315 can bind to the membrane component phosphatidylglycerol (PG) with extremely high affinity (nanomolar level). Strikingly, in contrast to the typical electrostatic interactions of antibacterial peptides, the indole group of LTX-315, situated near the alkyl chain, exhibits significantly enhanced recognition and interaction with PG due to the hydrophobic effect of the alkyl chain. Furthermore, it exerts various impacts on cell membranes, including damaging integrity, increasing permeability, and decreasing membrane fluidity. Additionally, microscopy revealed significant cell disintegration. The influence, in turn, disrupts several physiological activities inside cells, such as increasing the reactive oxygen species level, ultimately leading to cell death. Finally, the efficacy of LTX-315 in vivo against multidrug-resistant and hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae was demonstrated.

Conclusion

The unique mechanism of LTX-315 involves high-affinity binding to PG and subsequent membrane disruption, providing a novel approach against multidrug-resistant bacteria compared to conventional antibiotics. As a potential candidate, it shows promise in effectively treating bacterial infections, particularly those caused by drug-resistant bacteria, thereby addressing the escalating challenge of antibiotic resistance worldwide.
由耐多药细菌引起的感染目前对公共卫生构成重大威胁。发现或合成新的化合物是缓解这种紧迫情况的关键。目的验证LTX-315的抑菌活性,探讨其主要作用模式。方法通过抗菌表型试验筛选,从多种药物文库中筛选出1个有效化合物LTX-315,共10,926个化合物。然后,通过时间杀伤曲线、扫描电镜、等温滴定量热分析、核磁共振等生化和化学方法,探讨其杀菌效果及其作用方式。最后,通过小鼠感染模型验证了LTX-315对耐药菌的体内抑制作用。结果本研究发现溶瘤肽LTX-315对革兰氏阳性和革兰氏阴性病原菌均能有效清除,即使对多重耐药菌株也能有效清除。通过强静电相互作用,LTX-315能以极高的亲和力(纳摩尔水平)与膜组分磷脂酰甘油(PG)结合。引人注目的是,与典型的静电相互作用不同,LTX-315的吲哚基团位于烷基链附近,由于烷基链的疏水作用,对PG的识别和相互作用显著增强。此外,它还会对细胞膜产生各种影响,包括破坏细胞膜的完整性、增加细胞膜的通透性和降低细胞膜的流动性。此外,显微镜检查显示明显的细胞解体。这种影响,反过来,破坏细胞内的一些生理活动,如增加活性氧的水平,最终导致细胞死亡。最后,验证了LTX-315在体内对多药耐药和高致病性肺炎克雷伯菌的治疗效果。结论LTX-315与PG的高亲和力结合和随后的膜破坏机制是其独特的机制,与传统抗生素相比,它为治疗多药耐药细菌提供了一种新的途径。作为一种潜在的候选药物,它有望有效治疗细菌感染,特别是由耐药细菌引起的细菌感染,从而解决世界范围内不断升级的抗生素耐药性挑战。
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Calcium signaling hypothesis: A non-negligible pathogenesis in Alzheimer’s disease 钙信号假说:阿尔茨海默病不可忽视的发病机制
IF 10.7 1区 综合性期刊 Q1 MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES Pub Date : 2025-01-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2025.01.007
Minghui Wang, Hu Zhang, Jiling Liang, Jielun Huang, Tong Wu, Ning Chen

Background

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) presents a significant challenge to global healthcare systems, with an exacerbation by an aging population. Although the plethora of hypotheses are proposed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms of AD, from amyloid-beta (Aβ) accumulation and Tau protein aggregation to neuroinflammation, a comprehensive understanding of its pathogenesis remains elusive. Recent research has highlighted the critical role of calcium (Ca2+) signaling pathway in the progression of AD, indicating a complex interplay between Ca2+ dysregulation and various pathological processes.

Aim of Review

This review aims to consolidate the current understanding of the role of Ca2+ signaling dysregulation in AD, thus emphasizing its central role amidst various pathological hypotheses. We aim to evaluate the potential of the Ca2+ signaling hypothesis to unify existing theories of AD pathogenesis and explore its implications for developing innovative therapeutic strategies through targeting Ca2+ dysregulation.

Key Scientific Concepts of Review

The review focuses on three principal concepts. First, the indispensable role of Ca2+ homeostasis in neuronal function and its disruption in AD. Second, the interaction between Ca2+ signaling dysfunction and established AD hypotheses posited that Ca2+ dysregulation is a unifying pathway. Third, the dual role of Ca2+ in neurodegeneration and neuroprotection, highlighting the nuanced effects of Ca2+ levels on AD pathology.
随着人口老龄化的加剧,阿尔茨海默病(AD)对全球医疗保健系统构成了重大挑战。尽管提出了大量的假设来阐明AD的潜在机制,从淀粉样蛋白- β (a β)积累和Tau蛋白聚集到神经炎症,但对其发病机制的全面理解仍然难以捉摸。最近的研究强调了钙(Ca2+)信号通路在AD进展中的关键作用,表明Ca2+失调与各种病理过程之间存在复杂的相互作用。本综述旨在巩固目前对Ca2+信号失调在AD中的作用的理解,从而强调其在各种病理假设中的核心作用。我们的目的是评估Ca2+信号传导假说的潜力,以统一现有的AD发病机制理论,并探索其通过靶向Ca2+失调来开发创新治疗策略的意义。综述的关键科学概念综述的重点是三个主要概念。首先,Ca2+稳态在神经元功能及其在AD中的破坏中不可或缺的作用。其次,Ca2+信号功能障碍与AD假说之间的相互作用假设Ca2+失调是一个统一的途径。第三,Ca2+在神经退行性变和神经保护中的双重作用,强调Ca2+水平对AD病理的细微影响。
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Dimeric guaianolide sesquiterpenoids from the flowers of Chrysanthemum indicum ameliorate hepatic steatosis through mitigating SIRT1-mediated lipid accumulation and ferroptosis 菊花二聚体愈木酚内酯倍半萜类化合物通过减轻sirt1介导的脂质积累和铁下垂改善肝脏脂肪变性
IF 10.7 1区 综合性期刊 Q1 MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES Pub Date : 2025-01-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2024.12.047
Yu Liu, Fei Zhou, Haoyu Zhao, Jianguo Song, Min Song, Jianzhong Zhu, Ying Wang, Maggie Pui Man Hoi, Ligen Lin, Qingwen Zhang

Introduction

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) acts as the primary contributor to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, fibrosis, cirrhosis, and potentially hepatocellular carcinoma. The flowers of Chrysanthemum indicum, a traditional edible medicinal herb, have been widely used in China for more than 2000 years. However, the function of C. indicum in managing NAFLD has seldom been investigated.

Objectives

To reveal the novel active components and underlying mechanisms of C. indicum in treating NAFLD.

Methods

An MS/MS-based molecular networking-guided strategy was used for the chemical investigation. The structure identification of the new compounds involved high resolution electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (HRESIMS), 1D and 2D nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectra, electronic circular dichroism (ECD), and X-ray crystallographic analysis. The biological evaluation was performed using Nile Red staining, flow cytometry, commercial kits, western blotting, co-immunoprecipitation, isothermal titration calorimetry, cellular thermal shift assay, drug affinity responsive target stability assay, molecular docking, and confocal immunofluorescence.

Results

A total of 27 new dimeric sesquiterpenoids, chryindicolides A-Z (1-26) and chrysanthemolide C (27), together with seven known compounds, were isolated from the flowers of C. indicum under the guide of MS/MS-based molecular networking. Among them, compounds 1-7 were rare chlorine-containing guaianolide dimers. Chryindicolide O (15) directly bound and activated the deacetylase Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) to reduce de novo lipogenesis, enhance fatty acid β-oxidation, and inhibit ferroptosis in palmitic acid and oleic acid (P/O)-induced AML12 hepatocytes. In addition, chryindicolide O significantly ameliorated liver steatosis in high-fat diet-fed zebrafish.

Conclusion

Novel guaianolide dimers from C. indicum alleviated hepatic steatosis through mitigating SIRT1-mediated lipid accumulation and ferroptosis, suggesting that they could be further developed as candidates against NAFLD.
非酒精性脂肪性肝病(NAFLD)是导致非酒精性脂肪性肝炎、纤维化、肝硬化和潜在肝细胞癌的主要因素。菊花(Chrysanthemum indicum)是一种传统的可食用草药,在中国被广泛使用了2000多年 年。然而,籼稻梭菌在NAFLD治疗中的作用很少被研究。目的探讨肠梭菌治疗NAFLD的新活性成分及其作用机制。方法采用基于质谱/质谱的分子网络技术进行化学分析。新化合物的结构鉴定包括高分辨率电喷雾电离质谱(hresms)、一维和二维核磁共振(NMR)谱、电子圆二色性(ECD)和x射线晶体学分析。采用尼罗红染色、流式细胞术、商业试剂盒、免疫印迹、共免疫沉淀、等温滴定量热法、细胞热移测定、药物亲和反应靶稳定性测定、分子对接和共聚焦免疫荧光进行生物学评价。结果在质谱/质谱技术的指导下,从籼稻花中分离到27个新的二聚倍半萜类化合物,分别为黄菊苷A-Z(1-26)和菊花苷C(27),以及7个已知化合物。其中化合物1 ~ 7为罕见的含氯愈创木酚内酯二聚体。Chryindicolide O(15)直接结合并激活脱乙酰酶Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1),减少棕榈酸和油酸(P/O)诱导的AML12肝细胞的新生脂肪生成,增强脂肪酸β-氧化,抑制铁凋亡。此外,黄菊内酯O显著改善了高脂肪饲料喂养的斑马鱼的肝脏脂肪变性。结论新型愈创木酚内酯二聚体可通过减轻sirt1介导的脂质积累和铁下垂而减轻肝脏脂肪变性,提示其可作为NAFLD的候选药物进一步开发。
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Fangchinoline eliminates intracellular Salmonella by enhancing lysosomal function via the AMPK-mTORC1-TFEB axis 防毒胆碱通过AMPK-mTORC1-TFEB轴增强溶酶体功能来消除细胞内沙门氏菌
IF 10.7 1区 综合性期刊 Q1 MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES Pub Date : 2025-01-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2025.01.015
Mengping He, Huihui Wu, Tianqi Xu, Yurong Zhao, Zhiqiang Wang, Yuan Liu

Introduction

Salmonella, a foodborne zoonotic pathogen, is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in animals and humans globally. With the prevalence of multidrug-resistant strains, Salmonellosis has become a formidable challenge. Host-directed therapy (HDT) has recently emerged as a promising anti-infective approach for treating intracellular bacterial infections.

Objectives

Plant-derived natural products, owing to their structural and functional diversity, are increasingly being explored and utilized as encouraging candidates for HDT compounds. This study aims to identify and screen natural compounds with potential as HDT for the treatment of intracellular Salmonella infections.

Methods

A cell-based screening approach was deployed to identify natural compounds capable of mitigating the intracellular replication of S. enterica. Safety and efficacy of the candidate compounds were evaluated using multiple animal models. RNA sequencing, ELISA, and immunoblotting analyses were conducted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms of action.

Results

Our results reveal that fangchinoline (FAN) effectively reduces S. enterica survival both in vitro and in vivo. Meanwhile, FAN also displays anti-infective activity against other intracellular pathogens, including multidrug-resistant isolates. A 14-day safety evaluation in mice showed no significant toxic or adverse effects from FAN administration. RNA sequencing analysis reveals an upregulation of lysosome pathways in S. enterica-infected cells treated with FAN. Mechanistic studies indicate that FAN increases acid lysosomal quantities and fosters autophagic response in Salmonella-infected cells the AMPK-mTORC1-TFEB axis. In addition, FAN alleviates the inflammatory response in Salmonella-infected cells by inactivating the NF-κB pathway.

Conclusion

Our findings suggest that FAN represents a lead HDT compound for tackling recalcitrant infections caused by intracellular bacterial pathogens.
沙门氏菌是一种食源性人畜共患病原体,是全球动物和人类发病和死亡的重要原因。随着耐多药菌株的流行,沙门氏菌病已成为一项艰巨的挑战。宿主定向治疗(HDT)最近成为一种治疗细胞内细菌感染的有前途的抗感染方法。目的植物源性天然产物由于其结构和功能的多样性,越来越多地被探索和利用,成为令人鼓舞的HDT化合物候选物。本研究旨在鉴定和筛选具有HDT治疗细胞内沙门氏菌感染潜力的天然化合物。方法采用基于细胞的筛选方法,鉴定能够抑制肠球菌细胞内复制的天然化合物。采用多种动物模型对候选化合物的安全性和有效性进行了评价。通过RNA测序、ELISA和免疫印迹分析来阐明其潜在的作用机制。结果芳胆碱(FAN)在体外和体内均能有效降低肠链球菌的存活率。同时,FAN还对其他细胞内病原体(包括耐多药菌株)显示抗感染活性。在小鼠中进行的为期14天的安全性评估显示,给药后没有明显的毒性或不良反应。RNA测序分析显示,经FAN处理的肠链球菌感染细胞中溶酶体通路上调。机制研究表明,在沙门氏菌感染细胞AMPK-mTORC1-TFEB轴上,FAN增加酸溶酶体数量并促进自噬反应。此外,FAN通过灭活NF-κB通路减轻沙门氏菌感染细胞的炎症反应。结论FAN是一种抗细胞内细菌病原体引起的顽固性感染的HDT先导化合物。
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