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PROTACs: great opportunities for academia and industry (an update from 2020 to 2021).

PROteolysis TArgeting Chimeras (PROTACs) technology is a new protein-degradation strategy that has emerged in recent years. It uses bifunctional small molecules to induce the ubiquitination and degradation of target proteins through the ubiquitin-proteasome system. PROTACs can not only be used as potential clinical treatments for diseases such as cancer, immune disorders, viral infections, and neurodegenerative diseases, but also provide unique chemical knockdown tools for biological research in a catalytic, reversible, and rapid manner. In 2019, our group published a review article "PROTACs:

System analysis based on the T cell exhaustion‑related genes identifies CD38 as a novel therapy target for ovarian cancer.

Ovarian cancer (OV) is highly heterogeneous tumor with a very poor prognosis. Studies increasingly show that T cell exhaustion is prognostically relevant in OV. The aim of this study was to dissect the heterogeneity of T cell subclusters in OV through single cell transcriptomic analysis. The single RNA-sequencing (scRNA-seq) data of five OV patients were analyzed, and six major cell clusters were identified after threshold screening. Further clustering of T cell-associated clusters revealed four subtypes. Pathways related to oxidative phosphorylation, G2M checkpoint, JAK-STAT and MAPK signalin

Investigation of Some Long Noncoding RNAs (LncRNAs) in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): An Iranian Study.

Introduction: According to the importance of long noncoding RNAs (LncRNA) in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and also the lack of study for pediatric IBD in this regard, we investigated the expression of a selected panel of LncRNAs in Iranian pediatric cases of IBD compared to adult cases and healthy samples. Methods: In this gene expression study, blood samples were taken from the three groups of pediatric IBD cases, adult IBD cases, and pediatric healthy samples (for gene expression calibration). The investigated LncRNAs were UCA1, CCAT, IFNG-AS1, and CDKN2B. Real-time P

Recent progress on the effects of microRNAs and natural products on tumor epithelial-mesenchymal transition.

Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a biological process of phenotypic transition of epithelial cells that can promote physiological development as well as tissue healing and repair. In recent years, cancer researchers have noted that EMT is closely related to the occurrence and development of tumors. When tumor cells undergo EMT, they can develop enhanced migration and local tissue invasion abilities, which can lead to metastatic growth. Nevertheless, two researches in NATURE deny its necessity in specific tumors and that is discussed in this review. The degree of EMT and the detection

An Analysis Regarding the Association Between Proteasome (PSM) and Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC).

BackgroundThe Proteasome (PSM) is a large multi-catalytic protease complex consisting of a 20S core particle and a 19S regulatory particle whose main function is to accept and degrade ubiquitinated substrates, are now considered as one of the potential regulators of tumor proliferation, and stemness maintenance. However, to date, studies on the relationship between PSM and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are limited.MethodsThis study used a bioinformatics approach combining validation experiments to investigate the biological mechanisms that may be related with PSM. A series of experiments in v

Множественная миелома высокого риска: от молекулярной классификации к новаторскому лечению с помощью Моноклональных антител и режиссёрской терапии Т-Келл.

Большие генетические миеломы по-прежнему являются серьезной терапевтической проблемой, поскольку пациенты, имеющие неблагоприятные генетические аномалии, такие, как дель(17p), TP53 мутации и biallelic del(1p32), по-прежнему сталкиваются с плохими результатами, несмотря на недавние терапевтические достижения. В рамках этого обзора изучаются меняющиеся определения и молекулярные характеристики HRMM с уделением особого внимания последним обновленным данным о стратегиях стратификации и лечения рисков. Новая генетическая классификация, предложенная на 2025 Совещание ЕММА обеспечивает более высокую

MGluR5 Agonist, CHPG, увеличивает число дифференцированных человеческих олигодендроцитов.

Предыдущие исследования на взрослых мышах показывают, что 2-хлор-5-гидроксифениловый гликин (CHPG) MGluR5 сокращает потери в миелине, вызванные купризоной. Этот эффект частично привязывается CHPG к рецепторам mGluR5 для реактивных астроцитов, что приводит к высвобождению нервно-партрофного фактора мозга (BDNF), что приводит к увеличению миелина и уменьшает поведенческий дефицит. Однако остается неясным, оказывает ли CHPG аналогичное благотворное воздействие на клетки человека. Для решения этой проблемы мы изучили воздействие CHPG на клетки человека, используя как индуцированные плюрипотентными

Modulation of Lonp1 Activity by Small Compounds.

The Lon protease homolog 1 (LONP1) is an ATP-dependent mitochondrial protease essential for maintaining proteostasis, bioenergetics, and cellular homeostasis. LONP1 plays a pivotal role in protein quality control, mitochondrial DNA maintenance, and oxidative phosphorylation system (OXPHOS) regulation, particularly under stress conditions. Dysregulation of LONP1 has been implicated in various pathologies, including cancer, metabolic disorders, and reproductive diseases, positioning it as a promising pharmacological target. This review examines compounds that modulate LONP1 activity, categorizin

Exploring the promising potential of induced pluripotent stem cells in cancer research and therapy.

The advent of iPSCs has brought about a significant transformation in stem cell research, opening up promising avenues for advancing cancer treatment. The formation of cancer is a multifaceted process influenced by genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors. iPSCs offer a distinctive platform for investigating the origin of cancer, paving the way for novel approaches to cancer treatment, drug testing, and tailored medical interventions. This review article will provide an overview of the science behind iPSCs, the current limitations and challenges in iPSC-based cancer therapy, the ethical

Aurora Kinase A: Integrating Insights into Cancer, Inflammation, and Infectious Diseases.

Aurora kinase A (AURKA) is crucial in regulating cell division and maintaining genomic stability, making it significant in cancer biology. This review explores AURKA's structural and functional roles, emphasizing its involvement in cell cycle progression. Beyond cancer, AURKA emerges as a multifaceted player in host cell modulation, exerting influence over inflammatory responses, cell death mechanisms, and autophagy pathways. Moreover, recent research highlights its involvement in viral and bacterial infections. Numerous viruses, for their replication and assembly, modulate host cell cycle pro

Novel combinations to improve hematopoiesis in myelodysplastic syndrome.

Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) represents a heterogeneous group of clonal hematopoietic disorders, which is characterized by cytopenias in the peripheral blood and bone marrow dysplasia due to ineffective hematopoiesis. Patients with MDS have an increased risk of transformation to acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Although the molecular basis of MDS is heterogeneous, several studies demonstrated the significant contribution of the dysregulated immune system in accelerating MDS progression. The immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment is shown to induce tolerance of MDS blasts, which may result in

FDA-Approved Drugs for Hematological Malignancies-The Last Decade Review.

Hematological malignancies, also referred to as blood cancers, are a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth and persisting in the blood, lymph nodes, or bone marrow. The development of new targeted therapies including small molecule inhibitors, monoclonal antibodies, bispecific T cell engagers, antibody-drug conjugates, recombinant immunotoxins, and, finally, Chimeric Antigen Receptor T (CAR-T) cells has improved the clinical outcomes for blood cancers. In this review, we summarized 52 drugs that were divided into small molecule and macromolecule agents, approved by the Food and Drug

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Emerging therapeutics in the management of COVID-19.

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (coronavirus disease 2019, COVID-19) pandemic has placed a tremendous burden on healthcare systems globally. Therapeutics for treatment of the virus are extremely inconsistent due to the lack of time evaluating drug efficacy in clinical trials. Currently, there is a deficiency of published literature that comprehensively discusses all therapeutics being considered for the treatment of COVID-19. A review of the literature was performed for articles related to therapeutics and clinical trials in the context of the current COVID-19 pandemic. We

Vincristine in Combination Therapy of Cancer: Emerging Trends in Clinics.

Treatment of blood malignancies and other cancer diseases has been mostly unfeasible, so far. Therefore, novel treatment regimens should be developed and the currently used ones should be further elaborated. A stable component in various cancer treatment regimens consists of vincristine, an antimitotic compound of natural origin. Despite its strong anticancer activity, mostly, it cannot be administered as monotherapy due to its unspecific action and severe side effects. However, vincristine is suitable for combination therapy. Multidrug treatment regimens including vincristine are standardly a

Blockage of Autophagy for Cancer Therapy: A Comprehensive Review.

The incidence and mortality of cancer are increasing, making it a leading cause of death worldwide. Conventional treatments such as surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy face significant limitations due to therapeutic resistance. Autophagy, a cellular self-degradation mechanism, plays a crucial role in cancer development, drug resistance, and treatment. This review investigates the potential of autophagy inhibition as a therapeutic strategy for cancer. A systematic search was conducted on Embase, PubMed, and Google Scholar databases from 1967 to 2024 to identify studies on autophagy inhibito

Keyword Index for Volume 109

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Noncoding RNAs improve the predictive power of network medicine.

Network medicine has improved the mechanistic understanding of disease, offering quantitative insights into disease mechanisms, comorbidities, and novel diagnostic tools and therapeutic treatments. Yet, most network-based approaches rely on a comprehensive map of protein-protein interactions (PPI), ignoring interactions mediated by noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs). Here, we systematically combine experimentally confirmed binding interactions mediated by ncRNA with PPI, constructing a comprehensive network of all physical interactions in the human cell. We find that the inclusion of ncRNA expands the nu

Long-Term Effects of Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Chemotherapy: Can Recent Findings Inform Old Strategies?

During the last few decades, pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) cure rates have improved significantly with rates exceeding 90%. Parallel to this remarkable improvement, there has been mounting interest in the long-term health of the survivors. Consequently, modified treatment protocols have been developed and resulted in the reduction of many adverse long-term consequences. Nevertheless, these are still substantial concerns that warrant further mitigation efforts. In the current review, pediatric-ALL survivors' late adverse events, including secondary malignant neoplasms (SMNs), car

Exosomal circRNAs: Deciphering the novel drug resistance roles in cancer therapy.

Exosomal circular RNA (circRNAs) are pivotal in cancer biology, and tumor pathophysiology. These stable, non-coding RNAs encapsulated in exosomes participated in cancer progression, tumor growth, metastasis, drug sensitivity and the tumor microenvironment (TME). Their presence in bodily fluids positions them as potential non-invasive biomarkers, revealing the molecular dynamics of cancers. Research in exosomal circRNAs is reshaping our understanding of neoplastic intercellular communication. Exploiting the natural properties of exosomes for targeted drug delivery and disrupting circRNA-mediate

Структурно-ориентированное понимание специфичности 2ДГ-III реберосчег.

Рибосчемы сохраняют некодированные домена РНК, в основном расположенные на 5'-конец бактериальных MRNA, которые служат регулятором генного экспрессии. Недавно третий класс 2Дексигуанозин реберосколка.2'-dG-III) был идентифицирован из семейства рибоколдов, проявляющих сопоставимую связь с 2ДиДжи, Гунанин и гуанозин. Чтобы прояснить уникальный механизм распознавания лиганда, мы раскрыли его кристаллы в комплексе с различными производными пурины, включая 2ДиДжи, Гунанин и гуанозин. Трехсторонняя структура показывает типичную архитектуру, похожую на вилку, с three вырезки, соединяющиеся в центре t