Phospholipase A2 group IVD mediates the transacylation of glycerophospholipids and acylglycerols.

In mammalian cells, glycerolipids are mainly synthesized using acyl-CoA-dependent mechanisms. The acyl-CoA-independent transfer of fatty acids between lipids, designated as transacylation reaction, represents an additional mechanism for lipid remodeling and synthesis pathways. Here, we demonstrate that human and mouse phospholipase A2 group IVD (PLA2G4D) catalyzes transacylase reactions using both phospholipids and acylglycerols as substrates.

The histone deacetylase HDAC1 controls dendritic cell development and anti-tumor immunity.

Dendritic cell (DC) progenitors adapt their transcriptional program during development, generating different subsets. How chromatin modifications modulate these processes is unclear. Here, we investigate the impact of histone deacetylation on DCs by genetically deleting histone deacetylase 1 (HDAC1) or HDAC2 in hematopoietic progenitors and CD11c-expressing cells.

Effect of astaxanthin in type-2 diabetes -induced APPxhQC transgenic and NTG mice.

Objectives: Aggregation and misfolding of amyloid beta (Aβ) and tau proteins, suggested to arise from post-translational modification processes, are thought to be the main cause of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Additionally, a plethora of evidence exists that links metabolic dysfunctions such as obesity, type 2 diabetes (T2D), and dyslipidemia to the pathogenesis of AD. We thus investigated the combinatory effect of T2D and human glutaminyl cyclase activity (pyroglutamylation), on the pathology of AD and whether astaxanthin (ASX) treatment ameliorates accompanying pathophysiological manifestations.

Interindividual differences in aronia juice tolerability linked to gut microbiome and metabolome changes-secondary analysis of a randomized placebo-controlled parallel intervention trial.

Background: Aronia melanocarpa is a berry rich in polyphenols known for health benefits. However, the bioavailability of polyphenols has been questioned, and the individual taste acceptance of the fruit with its specific flavor varies. We recently observed substantial differences in the tolerability of aronia juice among healthy females, with half of the individuals tolerating aronia juice without complaints.