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Cardiac amyloidosis: evolving pathogenesis, multimodal diagnostics, and principles of treatment.

Amyloidosis is a protein deposition disorder in which insoluble fibril structures accumulate in the bodily tissues damaging the organ function. Cardiac amyloidosis is a severe but under-reported medical condition characterized by the accumulation of amyloid in the extracellular area of the myocardium, which results in thickening and stiffening of ventricular walls. Cardiac amyloidosis has recently gained much attention with its slowly surging incidence. With this study, we seek to comprehensively compile the pathophysiology and clinical picture of cardiac amyloidosis subtypes, extending a clin

MYCN Impact on High-Risk Neuroblastoma: From Diagnosis and Prognosis to Targeted Treatment.

Among childhood cancers, neuroblastoma is the most diffuse solid tumor and the deadliest in children. While to date, the pathology has become progressively manageable with a significant increase in 5-year survival for its less aggressive form, high-risk neuroblastoma (HR-NB) remains a major issue with poor outcome and little survivability of patients. The staging system has also been improved to better fit patient needs and to administer therapies in a more focused manner in consideration of pathology features. New and improved therapies have been developed; nevertheless, low efficacy and high

m6A reader hnRNPA2B1 drives multiple myeloma osteolytic bone disease.

Rationale: Bone destruction is a hallmark of multiple myeloma (MM) and affects more than 80% of patients. Although previous works revealed the roles of N6-methyladenosine (m6A) reader hnRNPA2B1 in the development of tumors, whether hnRNPA2B1 regulates bone destruction in MM is still unknown. Methods: Alizarin red S staining, TRAP staining, ELISA and quantitative real-time PCR assays were used to evaluate osteogenesis and osteoclastogenesis in vitro. X ray and bone histomorphometric analysis were preformed to identify bone resorption and bone formation in vivo. Exosome isolation and characteriz

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… The modification is composed of three classes of protein factors: methylate adenosine at N6 position (writers), demethylate m6A for reversible regulation (erasers) and effectors that recognize and bind to m6A motif, regulating RNA stability, splicing, trafficking, and mRNA translation and others (Readers …

Epigenetic and Transcriptomic Regulation Landscape in HPV+ Cancers: Biological and Clinical Implications.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is an oncogenic virus that causes the highest number of viral-associated cancer cases and deaths worldwide, with more than 690,000 new cases per year and 342,000 deaths only for cervical cancer (CC). Although the incidence and mortality rates for CC are declining in countries where screening and vaccination programs have been implemented, other types of cancer in which HPV is involved, such as oropharyngeal cancer, are increasing, particularly in men. Mutational and transcriptional profiles of various HPV-associated neoplasms have been described, and accumulated evid

Transcript-Targeted Therapy Based on RNA Interference and Antisense Oligonucleotides: Current Applications and Novel Molecular Targets.

The development of novel target therapies based on the use of RNA interference (RNAi) and antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) is growing in an exponential way, challenging the chance for the treatment of the genetic diseases and cancer by hitting selectively targeted RNA in a sequence-dependent manner. Multiple opportunities are taking shape, able to remove defective protein by silencing RNA (e.g., Inclisiran targets mRNA of protein PCSK9, permitting a longer half-life of LDL receptors in heterozygous familial hypercholesteremia), by arresting mRNA translation (i.e., Fomivirsen that binds to UL1

Overcoming temozolomide resistance in glioma: recent advances and mechanistic insights.

Temozolomide (TMZ) remains the cornerstone chemotherapy for glioma, yet intrinsic and acquired resistance mechanisms significantly limit its clinical effectiveness. This review summarizes the multifaceted molecular pathways contributing to TMZ resistance, including enhanced DNA repair mechanisms such as O6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase (MGMT), mismatch repair (MMR), and base excision repair (BER). Additional resistance factors include genetic mutations that affect the drug response, dysregulated non-coding RNAs (miRNAs, lncRNAs, and circRNAs), glioma stem cells (GSCs), cytoprotective aut

Using ncRNAs as Tools in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment-The Way towards Personalized Medicine to Improve Patients' Health.

Although the first discovery of a non-coding RNA (ncRNA) dates back to 1958, only in recent years has the complexity of the transcriptome started to be elucidated. However, its components are still under investigation and their identification is one of the challenges that scientists are presently facing. In addition, their function is still far from being fully understood. The non-coding portion of the genome is indeed the largest, both quantitatively and qualitatively. A large fraction of these ncRNAs have a regulatory role either in coding mRNAs or in other ncRNAs, creating an intracellular

Молекулярная основа для человеческой митохондриальной модификации tRNA m3C с помощью альтернативной разбрызгивания METTL8.

METTL8 недавно был определен как катализатор метилпереносазы 3-methylcytidine Биогенез на месте 32 (м3С32) митохондриальных tRNA. METTL8 также потенциально участвует в мRNA метилации и R-loop Biogenesis. Как METTL8 играет многообразную роль в разных камерах, и митохондриальное образование митохондриала tRNA m3C остается неясным. Здесь мы обнаружили, что альтернативное скрещивание mRNA вызвало несколько изоформ METTL8. One (изоформ)METTL8-Iso1) был направлен на митохондрию через N-терминальную предпоследнюю последовательность, в то время как другой one (В тыс.METTL8-Iso4) в основном локализован

The Biogenesis and Functions of piRNAs in Human Diseases.

Piwi-interacting RNAs (piRNAs) are a novel type of small noncoding RNAs, which are 26-30 nt in length and bind to Piwi proteins. These short RNAs were originally discovered in germline cells and are considered as key regulators for germline maintenance. A growing body of evidence has now extended our views into piRNA biological significance showing that they can also regulate gene expression in somatic cells through transposon silencing, epigenetic programming, DNA rearrangements, mRNA turnover, and translational control. Mounting studies have revealed that the dysregulation of piRNAs may caus

Beyond regulations at DNA levels: A review of epigenetic therapeutics targeting cancer stem cells.

In the past few years, the paramount role of cancer stem cells (CSCs), in terms of cancer initiation, proliferation, metastasis, invasion and chemoresistance, has been revealed by accumulating studies. However, this level of cellular plasticity cannot be entirely explained by genetic mutations. Research on epigenetic modifications as a complementary explanation for the properties of CSCs has been increasing over the past several years. Notably, therapeutic strategies are currently being developed in an effort to reverse aberrant epigenetic alterations using specific chemical inhibitors. In thi

Nanoparticle-Based RNAi Therapeutics Targeting Cancer Stem Cells: Update and Prospective.

Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are characterized by intrinsic self-renewal and tumorigenic properties, and play important roles in tumor initiation, progression, and resistance to diverse forms of anticancer therapy. Accordingly, targeting signaling pathways that are critical for CSC maintenance and biofunctions, including the Wnt, Notch, Hippo, and Hedgehog signaling cascades, remains a promising therapeutic strategy in multiple cancer types. Furthermore, advances in various cancer omics approaches have largely increased our knowledge of the molecular basis of CSCs, and provided numerous novel targ

The crosstalk network of non-coding RNAs: Emerging opportunities for the clinical application of osteoporosis.

Current methods for testing bone density lack the capability to detect patients with early bone loss, and existing osteoporosis therapies have limitations in their efficacy and safety. Therefore, the development of more precise and convenient diagnostic technologies and novel treatments is of paramount importance. Extracellular vesicle (EV)-mediated non-coding RNA (ncRNA) interaction networks enable both the detection of early bone loss and targeted therapy for enhanced treatment outcomes. In this review, we highlight the utility of EVs for carrying various ncRNAs (e.g., miRNAs, lncRNAs, and c

Investigating the functions and molecular mechanisms of DTX3L in cancer progression.

In the field of tumor research, the process by which E3 ubiquitin ligases specifically ubiquitinate substrate proteins and promote their degradation has garnered significant attention. DTX3L, an emerging E3 ubiquitin ligase of the Deltex family, is closely associated with the development and progression of various malignant tumors. Through multiple mechanisms such as epigenetic modifications, signal pathway activation, and protein interaction networks, DTX3L precisely regulates key biological processes, including cell proliferation, cycle progression, migration, invasion, and apoptosis. This r

Распознавание ксантиновой реберосколочной структуры и металлическое ионопосредованное распознавание лиганда.

Рибосколки сохраняют функциональные области в MRNA, которые в основном существуют в бактериях. Они регулируют генное выражение в ответ на различные концентрации метаболитов или металлических ионов. Недавно был выявлен мотив РНК NMT1 для селективной привязки ккантиновой и мочевой кислот, соответственно, к метаболическому пути деградации пурины. Вот, мы сообщаем о кристаллической структуре этой РНК, связанной с ксантиной. В целом рибосуха имеет стержень, постоянно сложенный в сложенном виде three стебли и two внутренние перекрестки. Связующий карман определяется высокоохранной соединенной послед

The Application of Aptamer and Research Progress in Liver Disease.

Aptamers, as a kind of small-molecule nucleic acid, have attracted much attention since their discovery. Compared with biological reagents such as antibodies, aptamers have the advantages of small molecular weight, low immunogenicity, low cost, and easy modification. At present, aptamers are mainly used in disease biomarker discovery, disease diagnosis, treatment, and targeted drug delivery vectors. In the process of screening and optimizing aptamers, it is found that there are still many problems need to be solved such as the design of the library, optimization of screening conditions, the tr

Человеческие эндогенные ретровирусы как новые терапевтические цели в нейродегенеративных расстройствах.

Человеческие эндогенные ретровирусы составляют приблизительно 8% генома человека и служат фрагментами древних антиретровирусных инфекций. Хотя они, как правило, удерживаются в замалчиваемом состоянии с помощью надежных эпигенетических механизмов, конкретные группы HERV, в частности HERV-W и HERV-K, могут депрессировать в конкретных патологических условиях, что способствует инициированию и продвижению нейро-воспалительных и нейродегенеративных процессов. Доклинические исследования и клинические испытания, такие, как исследования моноклонных антител, показывают, что прямая ориентация на эти элем

Molecular factors associated with lung cancer in people living with HIV.

Lung cancer is the most common Non-AIDS-Defining Cancer (NADC) and a leading cause of cancer-related death in People Living With HIV (PLWH). Despite antiretroviral therapy, PLWH are at higher risk of developing cancer compared to the general population. This increased susceptibility reflects a combination of immunosuppression, chronic inflammation, smoking, and direct oncogenic effects of HIV proteins. Tat, gp120, and Nef modulate cell cycle control, apoptosis, epithelial-mesenchymal transition, angiogenesis, and immune evasion. Persistent HIV reservoirs in lung tissue (mainly effector memory

Proteasome 26S subunit, non-ATPases 1 (PSMD1) and 3 (PSMD3), play an oncogenic role in chronic myeloid leukemia by stabilizing nuclear factor-kappa B.

Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) targeting BCR-ABL1 have revolutionized therapy for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), paving the way for clinical development in other diseases. Despite success, targeting leukemic stem cells and overcoming drug resistance remain challenges for curative cancer therapy. To identify drivers of kinase-independent TKI resistance in CML, we performed genome-wide expression analyses on TKI-resistant versus sensitive CML cell lines, revealing a nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) expression signature. Nucleocytoplasmic fractionation and luciferase reporter assays confirmed i

The role of piRNAs in predicting and prognosing in cancer: a focus on piRNA-823 (a systematic review and meta-analysis).

IntroductionThis article examines the potential of using liquid biopsy with piRNAs to study cancer survival outcomes. While previous studies have explored the relationship between piRNA expression and cancer patient outcomes, a comprehensive investigation is still lacking. To address this gap, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing literature.MethodsWe searched major online databases up to February 2024 to identify articles reporting on the role of piRNA in cancer patient survival outcomes. Our meta-analysis used a random-effects model to pool hazard ratios with 95% con

Targeting Non-coding RNA for Glioblastoma Therapy: The Challenge of Overcomes the Blood-Brain Barrier.

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most malignant form of all primary brain tumors, and it is responsible for around 200,000 deaths each year worldwide. The standard therapy for GBM treatment includes surgical resection followed by temozolomide-based chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy. With this treatment, the median survival rate of GBM patients is only 15 months after its initial diagnosis. Therefore, novel and better treatment modalities for GBM treatment are urgently needed. Mounting evidence indicates that non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) have critical roles as regulators of gene expression. Long non-coding