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Grading of minor salivary gland immuno-histopathology post-allogenic hematopoietic cell transplantation.

The oral cavity commonly displays mucosal lichenoid lesions and salivary gland dysfunction, which are considered different chronic Graft-versus-Host Disease (cGVHD) pathophysiology's. However, diagnostics of salivary gland (sg-)cGVHD are limited. The objectives of the current study are to evaluate the minor salivary gland (MSG) histo-immunopathological profiles post allogenic hematopoietic cell transplantation based on sg-cGVHD criteria. Design: Histopathology was characterized according to two published grading strategies. Firstly, the National Institute of Health (NIH) assessed peri-ductal/a

Molecular Characterization of a First-in-Human Clinical Response to Nimesulide in Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a hematologic malignancy associated with high morbidity and mortality. Here we describe a case of a patient with AML who presented a partial response after utilization of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug nimesulide. The response was characterized by complete clearance of peripheral blood blasts and an 82% decrease of bone marrow blasts associated with myeloblast differentiation. We have then shown that nimesulide induces in vitro cell death and cell cycle arrest in all AML cell lines (HL-60, THP-1, OCI-AML2, and OCI-AML3). Weighted Correlation Network An

Role of Long Non-Coding RNA X-Inactive-Specific Transcript (XIST) in Neuroinflammation and Myelination: Insights from Cerebral Organoids and Implications for Multiple Sclerosis.

Background/Objectives: X-inactive-specific transcript (XIST) is a factor that plays a role in neuroinflammation. This study investigated the role of XIST in neuronal development, neuroinflammation, myelination, and therapeutic responses within cerebral organoids in the context of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) pathogenesis. Methods: Human cerebral organoids with oligodendrocytes were produced from XIST-silenced H9 cells, and the mature organoids were subsequently treated with either FTY720 or DMF. Gene expression related to inflammation and myelination was subsequently analyzed via qRT-PCR. Immunoflu

Anticancer Properties of Plectranthus ornatus-Derived Phytochemicals Inducing Apoptosis via Mitochondrial Pathway.

Since cancer treatment by radio- and chemotherapy has been linked to safety concerns, there is a need for new and alternative anticancer drugs; as such, compounds isolated from plants represent promising candidates. The current study investigates the anticancer features of halimane (11R*,13E)-11-acetoxyhalima-5,13-dien-15-oic acid (HAL) and the labdane diterpenes 1α,6β-diacetoxy-8α,13R*-epoxy-14-labden-11-one (PLEC) and forskolin-like 1:1 mixture of 1,6-di-O-acetylforskolin and 1,6-di-O-acetyl-9-deoxyforskolin (MRC) isolated from Plectranthus ornatus in MCF7 and FaDu cancer cell lines. Cytotox

KIF11 promotes rheumatoid arthritis pathogenesis by activating M1 macrophage polarization and promoting inflammatory cytokine secretion.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: KIF11, a mitotic kinesin, has been implicated in oncogenesis, but its specific role and mechanism in RA pathogenesis remain largely unexplored. We aim to explore functional role and molecular mechanism of KIF11 to promote RA progression. METHODS: Bioinformatics analysis was first performed on public RA datasets (GSE55457, GSE55235, GSE2053, GSE12021, and GSE1919) to identify KIF11-associated DEGs and their enriched pathways using GO/KEGG and GSEA analysis. Lentivirus-mediated shRNA was employed to knock down KIF11 expression in MH7A cells and M1-polarized macrophages

Lower-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) Patients Exhibit Diminished Proteasome Proteolytic Activity and High Intracellular Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Levels.

Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) constitute a heterogeneous group of clonal hematopoietic stem cell disorders characterized by ineffective hematopoiesis and an elevated risk of transformation to acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Available disease-modifying treatment approaches are limited. The ineffectiveness of proteasome inhibitors (PIs) in MDS patients is currently investigated, although it is unclear whether they rapidly develop resistance to PIs or whether proteasome proteolytic activity (PPA) is constitutively lower in the hematopoietic cells of these patients, thus limiting treatment effecti

1'-Acetoxyeugenol Acetate Isolated from Thai Ginger Induces Apoptosis in Human Ovarian Cancer Cells by ROS Production via NADPH Oxidase.

The rhizomes of Alpinia galanga (Thai ginger) have been used extensively as a spice in Southeast Asian and Arabian cuisines and reported to possess a wide range of biological properties, such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antibacterial. However, the specific molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the anti-tumor effects induced by Thai ginger and its corresponding active compounds have been poorly characterized. We found that upon EtOH extraction, Thai ginger extract exhibits cytotoxic activity (IC50 < 10 μg/mL) and triggers cell death via caspase-dependent apoptosis in human ovarian

In vivo activity of miR-34a mimics delivered by stable nucleic acid lipid particles (SNALPs) against multiple myeloma.

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a disease with an adverse outcome and new therapeutic strategies are urgently awaited. A rising body of evidence supports the notion that microRNAs (miRNAs), master regulators of eukaryotic gene expression, may exert anti-MM activity. Here, we evaluated the activity of synthetic miR-34a in MM cells. We found that transfection of miR-34a mimics in MM cells induces a significant change of gene expression with relevant effects on multiple signal transduction pathways. We detected early inactivation of pro-survival and proliferative kinases Erk-2 and Akt followed at later

PEX11B Palmitoilation пары пероксисомальная дисфункция с клетками Шванна не работают в диабетической нейропатии.

Диабетическая нейропатия (ДН) является распространенным и болезненным осложнением диабета; однако механизмы, лежащие в основе ее патогенеза, остаются неясными, а эффективные клинические методы лечения отсутствуют. Цель этого исследования заключается в изучении роли пероксисома в клетках Шванна в DN. МЕТОДЫ: Изобилие пероксисома в акустических нервах мышей или клеток Шванна анализировалось с помощью лазерной суперразрешительной съемки и западного пятна. Пробоотборник RPF-GPF-SKL (Ser-Lys-Leu) использовался для оценки уровней пексафагии (пероксисомы-автофагика). Для оценки пальмитоилирования PEX

Exploring the Molecular Mechanisms by Which DEHP Promotes the Occurrence and Progression of Kidney Stones Based on Network Toxicology and Experimental Validation.

BACKGROUND: The global burden of kidney stones is increasing, while di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), a widespread plasticizer and endocrine-disrupting pollutant, has been implicated as a potential environmental risk factor. This study investigated the mechanisms by which DEHP may aggravate calcium oxalate kidney stones through network toxicology, computational analyses, and experimental validation. METHODS: DEHP- and kidney stone-related targets were retrieved from six databases. Shared targets were analyzed using protein-protein interaction networks and Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia

Rational drug repositioning for coronavirus-associated diseases using directional mapping and side-effect inference.

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the pathogen of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has infected hundreds of millions of people and caused millions of deaths. Looking for valid druggable targets with minimal side effects for the treatment of COVID-19 remains critical. After discovering host genes from multiscale omics data, we developed an end-to-end network method to investigate drug-host gene(s)-coronavirus (CoV) paths and the mechanism of action between the drug and the host factor in a directional network. We also inspected the potential side effect of the ca

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Covalent targeting of PSMD14 by Eupalinolide B induces oncoprotein degradation and apoptosis in acute promyelocytic leukemia cells.

Treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) remains challenged by toxicities associated with current regimens, highlighting the need for novel and safer therapeutic agents. Here, we identify Eupalinolide B (EB), a natural sesquiterpene lactone isolated from Eupatorium lindleyanum DC., as a potent anti-leukemic compound targeting the human APL-derived HL-60 cell line. Through integrated chemoproteomic profiling and functional validation, we demonstrate that EB covalently binds and inhibits 26S proteasome non-ATPase regulatory subunit 14 (PSMD14), a deubiquitinase enzyme (DUB) within the 19S

Clinical evaluation and determinants of response to HBI0101 (BCMA CART) therapy in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

AbstractHBI0101 is an academic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CART)-targeted to B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) for the treatment of relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma (R/RMM) and light chain amyloidosis. Herein, we present the phase 1b/2 results of 50 heavily pretreated patients with R/RMM dosed with 800 × 106 CART cells. Inclusion criteria were relatively permissive (i.e., performance status and baseline organ function) and consequently, approximately half of the enrolled patients would have been ineligible for pivotal clinical trials. The median time elapsed from patient enrollmen

Adenosine A2A receptor-mediated interactions between Th1+ T cells and the choroid plexus epithelium via IFN-γ signalling control T-Cell infiltration in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis.

BACKGROUND: Adenosine A2A receptor (A2AR) antagonists have been consistently demonstrated to protect against multiple sclerosis (MS) pathology, but A2AR knockout (A2AR-/-) mice exhibit exacerbated immune injury, raising concerns regarding the use of A2AR antagonists for MS treatment. Here, we revealed the critical involvement of A2AR-mediated interactions between Th1+ T cells and the choroid plexus (ChP) epithelium in the pathology of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). METHODS: We assessed the effects of A2AR knockout on ChP gateway activity and the interferon gamma (IFN-γ)-secr

Mesenchymal stem cell-derived interleukin-28 drives the selection of apoptosis resistant bone metastatic prostate cancer.

Bone metastatic prostate cancer (PCa) promotes mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) recruitment and their differentiation into osteoblasts. However, the effects of bone-marrow derived MSCs on PCa cells are less explored. Here, we report MSC-derived interleukin-28 (IL-28) triggers prostate cancer cell apoptosis via IL-28 receptor alpha (IL-28Rα)-STAT1 signaling. However, chronic exposure to MSCs drives the selection of prostate cancer cells that are resistant to IL-28-induced apoptosis and therapeutics such as docetaxel. Further, MSC-selected/IL-28-resistant prostate cancer cells grow at accelerated rat

Novel Interleukin-6 Inducible Gene PDZ-Binding Kinase Promotes Tumor Growth of Multiple Myeloma Cells.

[Figure: see text] Multiple myeloma (MM) remains an intractable hematological malignancy, despite recent advances in anti-MM drugs. Here, we show that role of PDZ binding kinase (PBK) in MM tumor growth. We identified that interleukin-6 (IL-6) readily increases PBK expression. Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that the MM patients with higher expression of PBK have a significant shorter survival time compared with those with moderate/lower expression of PBK. Knockout of PBK dramatically suppressed in vivo tumor growth in MM cells, while genome editing of PBK changing from asparagine to serine subst

Development of Targeted Alpha Particle Therapy for Solid Tumors.

Targeted alpha-particle therapy (TAT) aims to selectively deliver radionuclides emitting α-particles (cytotoxic payload) to tumors by chelation to monoclonal antibodies, peptides or small molecules that recognize tumor-associated antigens or cell-surface receptors. Because of the high linear energy transfer (LET) and short range of alpha (α) particles in tissue, cancer cells can be significantly damaged while causing minimal toxicity to surrounding healthy cells. Recent clinical studies have demonstrated the remarkable efficacy of TAT in the treatment of metastatic, castration-resistant prosta

Management of Severe Acute Pancreatitis.

Sepsis‑induced abnormalities in brain function or sepsis‑associated encephalopathy (SAE) can manifest as cognitive dysfunction and other neuropsychiatric symptoms; however, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. The aim of the present study was to elucidate the possible effects and mechanism of capsaicin, a transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) agonist, on the pathological features of SAE. A model of SAE in C57BL/6 mice was generated using cecal ligation and puncture (CLP). Capsaicin (1 mg/kg) was injected subcutaneously before surgery. Cognitive function in mice was evaluated us

Immunotherapy Combined with Metronomic Dosing: An Effective Approach for the Treatment of NSCLC.

Pioneering studies on tumor and immune cell interactions have highlighted immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) as revolutionizing interventions for the management of NSCLC, typically combined with traditional MTD chemotherapies, which usually lead to toxicities and resistance to treatment. Alternatively, MTR chemotherapy is based on the daily low dose administration of chemotherapeutics, preventing tumor growth indirectly by targeting the tumor microenvironment. The effects of MTR administration of an oral prodrug of gemcitabine (OralGem), alone or with anti-PD1, were evaluated. Relevant in vit

Изучение ацетилхолинового разнообразия рецептора в нематодном паразите приводит к характеристике чувствительных к племени и дерквантель NAChR.

Никотинические ацетилхолинные рецепторы (NAChRs) паразитических нематод, необходимые для движения тела, являются объектами важных "классических" антеллиментов, таких как левамизол и пирантель, а также "новых" антеллиментов, таких как племянник и дерквантель. Four Биофизические подтипы NAChR наблюдались электрофизиологически в мышцах тела нематодового паразита Оэзофагостома, но их молекулярная основа не была понята. Кроме того, потери one подтипов (G) 35 PS) было установлено, что оно связано с сопротивлением левамизолу. В настоящем исследовании мы выявили и выразили в Ксенопус-оцитах: four О. г