CRL3 ubiquitin ligase and Integrator phosphatase form parallel mechanisms to control early stages of RNA Pol II transcription.

Control of RNA polymerase II (RNA Pol II) through ubiquitylation is essential for the DNA-damage response. Here, we reveal a distinct ubiquitylation pathway in human cells, mediated by CRL3, that targets excessive and defective RNA Pol II molecules at the initial stages of the transcription cycle. Upon ARMC5 loss, RNA Pol II accumulates in the free pool and in the promoter-proximal zone but is not permitted into elongation.

NET guidelines for white patients may not fit Asian patients.

Introduction: Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNETs) are slow growing, malignant tumors that show different survival outcomes by race. Current size-based guidelines were largely developed in White patients. Our aim was to investigate tumor size and incidence of lymph node metastasis (LNM) between White and Asian pNET patients to evaluate generalizability of established guidelines.

Loss of Follow-up for Thyroid Nodules in Patients Living in Poverty.

Introduction: Inadequate surveillance of thyroid nodules can lead to cancer progression. This study examines patient characteristics that correlate with failure to follow up after thyroid nodule detection.

Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent fine needle aspiration for thyroid nodules and studied subsequent thyroid ultrasounds, clinic visits, and thyroidectomies longitudinally.

Rapid and Specific Detection of Using Phage Protein-Based Lateral Flow Assays.

Rapid and precise diagnostic techniques are essential for identifying foodborne pathogens, including (), which poses significant challenges to food safety. Traditional detection methods are limited by long incubation times and high costs. In this context, gold nanoparticle (AuNP)-based lateral flow assays (LFAs) are emerging as valuable tools for rapid screening.

Does sex moderate the effects of early life stress on peripheral inflammation in alcohol use disorder? A preliminary investigation.

Introduction: Early life stress (ELS) increases risk for many medical and psychiatric illnesses, including alcohol use disorder (AUD). Females appear to be more vulnerable than males to adverse ELS-related health outcomes, including heavy alcohol use. The biological processes underlying sex differences in ELS-related drinking outcomes are not well understood.