Publications by authors named "D CORA"

Ferroptosis is a recently characterized form of cell death that has gained attention for its roles in both pathological and physiological contexts. The existence of multiple anti-ferroptotic pathways in both neoplastic and healthy cells, along with the critical regulation of iron metabolism involved in lipid peroxides (lipid-ROS) production-the primary mediators of this cell death process-underscores the necessity of precisely controlling or preventing accidental/unwanted ferroptosis. Conversely, dysregulated iron metabolism and alterations in the expression or activity of key anti-ferroptotic components are linked to the development and progression of various human diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS).

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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a complex neurodegenerative disorder significantly impairing cognitive faculties, memory, and physical abilities. To characterize the modulation of the gut microbiota in an in vivo AD model, we performed shotgun metagenomics sequencing on 3xTgAD mice at key time points (i.e.

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Various human diseases are triggered by molecular alterations influencing the fine-tuned expression and activity of transcription factors, usually due to imbalances in targets including protein-coding genes and non-coding RNAs, such as microRNAs (miRNAs). The transcription factor EB (TFEB) modulates human cellular networks, overseeing lysosomal biogenesis and function, plasma-membrane trafficking, autophagic flux, and cell cycle progression. In endothelial cells (ECs), TFEB is essential for the maintenance of endothelial integrity and function, ensuring vascular health.

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Frugivore bats are important seed dispersers in forests and their abundance are associated with the presence of zoochoric plants. In this context, the aim of our study was to investigate the association of the frugivore bat S. lilium with the diaspores of the zoochoric plant S.

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Article Synopsis
  • Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a virus that primarily affects immunosuppressed people and can cause serious kidney diseases by inducing changes in the infected cells that resemble aging (senescence).
  • In primary renal proximal tubular epithelial cells (RPTECs), HCMV can replicate effectively, leading these cells to adopt an inflammatory gene expression pattern that shares characteristics with senescence, while this effect is not observed in other cell types like ARPE-19 cells.
  • The research suggests that the HCMV-induced inflammatory response in RPTECs can also affect nearby uninfected cells, potentially contributing to kidney damage associated with HCMV infection.
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