ZDHHC20 mediated S-palmitoylation of fatty acid synthase (FASN) promotes hepatocarcinogenesis.

Background: Protein palmitoylation is a reversible fatty acyl modification that undertakes important functions in multiple physiological processes. Dysregulated palmitoylations are frequently associated with the formation of cancer. How palmitoyltransferases for S-palmitoylation are involved in the occurrence and development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is largely unknown.

Nuclear porcupine mediates XRCC6/Ku70 S-palmitoylation in the DNA damage response.

Background: The activation of the DNA damage response (DDR) heavily relies on post-translational modifications (PTMs) of proteins, which play a crucial role in the prevention of genetic instability and tumorigenesis. Among these PTMs, palmitoylation is a highly conserved process that is dysregulated in numerous cancer types. However, its direct involvement in the DDR and the underlying mechanisms remain unclear.

Recover then aggregate: unified cross-modal deep clustering with global structural information for single-cell data.

Single-cell cross-modal joint clustering has been extensively utilized to investigate the tumor microenvironment. Although numerous approaches have been suggested, accurate clustering remains the main challenge. First, the gene expression matrix frequently contains numerous missing values due to measurement limitations.

gp78-regulated KAP1 phosphorylation induces radioresistance in breast cancer by facilitating PPP1CC/PPP2CA ubiquitination.

Adjuvant radiation therapy is a common treatment for breast cancer, yet its effectiveness is often limited by radioresistance in patients. Identifying novel targets to combat this radioresistance is imperative. Recent investigations show that gp78 is upregulated in drug-resistant breast cancer cells.

NLRP4 renders pancreatic cancer resistant to olaparib through promotion of the DNA damage response and ROS-induced autophagy.

Olaparib has been approved as a therapeutic option for metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma patients with BRCA1/2 mutations. However, a significant majority of pancreatic cancer patients have inherent resistance or develop tolerance to olaparib. It is crucial to comprehend the molecular mechanism underlying olaparib resistance to facilitate the development of targeted therapies for pancreatic cancer.

ARID3A enhances chemoresistance of pancreatic cancer via inhibiting PTEN-induced ferroptosis.

Currently, chemotherapy remains occupying a pivotal place in the treatment of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Nonetheless, the emergence of drug resistance in recent years has limited the clinical efficacy of chemotherapeutic agents, especially gemcitabine (GEM). Through bioinformatics analysis, AT-rich Interactive Domain-containing Protein 3A (ARID3A), one of transcription factors, is discovered to possibly participate in this progress.

Pirfenidone alleviates fibrosis by acting on tumour-stroma interplay in pancreatic cancer.

Background: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a malignancy with a 5-year survival rate of 12%. The abundant mesenchyme is partly responsible for the malignancy. The antifibrotic therapies have gained attention in recent research.

PP2A complex disruptor SET prompts widespread hypertranscription of growth-essential genes in the pancreatic cancer cells.

Hyperactivation of the oncogenic transcription reflects the epigenetic plasticity of the cancer cells. Su(var)3-9, enhancer of zeste, Trithorax (SET) was described as a nuclear factor that stimulated transcription from the chromatin template. However, the mechanisms of SET-dependent transcription are unknown.

A Robust and Integrated Visual Odometry Framework Exploiting the Optical Flow and Feature Point Method.

In this paper, we propose a robust and integrated visual odometry framework exploiting the optical flow and feature point method that achieves faster pose estimate and considerable accuracy and robustness during the odometry process. Our method utilizes optical flow tracking to accelerate the feature point matching process. In the odometry, two visual odometry methods are used: global feature point method and local feature point method.

Functional significance of cholesterol metabolism in cancer: from threat to treatment.

Cholesterol is an essential structural component of membranes that contributes to membrane integrity and fluidity. Cholesterol homeostasis plays a critical role in the maintenance of cellular activities. Recently, increasing evidence has indicated that cholesterol is a major determinant by modulating cell signaling events governing the hallmarks of cancer.

AI-Assisted Ultrasound for the Early Diagnosis of Antibody-Negative Autoimmune Thyroiditis.

The prevalence of antibody-negative chronic autoimmune thyroiditis (SN-CAT) is increasing. The early diagnosis of SN-CAT can effectively prevent its further development. Thyroid ultrasound can diagnose autoimmune thyroiditis and predict hypothyroidism.

The Accurate Interpretation and Clinical Significance of Morphological Features of Fine Needle Aspiration Cells in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma.

Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most common malignant neoplasm of the thyroid gland; fine needle aspiration cytology is the most basic and reliable diagnostic method before PTC operation. However, it is not clear which cell morphological changes can be used as a reliable standard for the diagnosis of PTC. A retrospective analysis was performed on 337 patients with PTC confirmed by postoperative histology.

Targeting cell death pathways for cancer therapy: recent developments in necroptosis, pyroptosis, ferroptosis, and cuproptosis research.

Many types of human cells self-destruct to maintain biological homeostasis and defend the body against pathogenic substances. This process, called regulated cell death (RCD), is important for various biological activities, including the clearance of aberrant cells. Thus, RCD pathways represented by apoptosis have increased in importance as a target for the development of cancer medications in recent years.

Novel Therapeutic Mechanism of Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Osteoarthritis via Upregulation of BTG2.

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating and degenerative joint disease, which is characterized by progressive destruction of articular cartilage. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been implicated in the treatment of OA. However, the function of adipose-derived MSCs (AD-MSCs) in OA and its underlying mechanism remain obscure.

Assessment of cancer-related signaling pathways in responses to polystyrene nanoplastics via a kidney-testis microfluidic platform (KTP).

As a new type of environmental pollutants, micro/nano plastics (MPs/NPs) derived from plastic products are commonly contact in daily life and lead to some serious health issues. The toxicity effects of MPs/NPs on the human body have aroused wide concerns. Although MPs/NPs have been reported to be transmitted into the kidney and reproductive organs, the molecular mechanisms of MPs/NPs toxicity remain unclear due to the lack of a physiologically relevant organ-organ linking platform in vitro.

Diffuse Primary Malignant Pericardial Mesothelioma With Myocardial involvement: A Comprehensive Assessment Using Multimodel Echocardiography.

Diffuse primary malignant pericardial mesothelioma (PMPM) is an extremely rare and highly invasive tumor of pericardium. The tumor can infiltrate myocardium in part of cases, and will contribute to grave prognosis. Herein, we reported a 58-year-old man of diffuse PMPM with myocardial involvement, and summarized 39 cases of diffuse PMPM.

Emerging roles of protein palmitoylation and its modifying enzymes in cancer cell signal transduction and cancer therapy.

Protein palmitoylation is an increasingly investigated form of post-translational lipid modification that affects protein localization, accumulation, secretion and function. Recently, emerging findings have revealed that protein palmitoylation is crucial for many tumor-related signaling pathways, such as EGFR, RAS, PD-1/PD-L1 signaling, affecting the occurrence, progression and therapeutic response of tumors. Protein palmitoylation and its modifying enzymes, including palmitoylases and depalmitoylases, are expected to be new targets for effective tumor treatment.

The prognostic value and immunological role of the small mother against decapentaplegic proteins in kidney renal clear cell carcinoma.

Background: The small mother against decapentaplegic proteins (SMADs) are a family of transforming growth factor (TGF)-β signal transduction molecules, playing a vital role in the initiation and development of tumors. This research aimed to determine SMADs' prognostic values and their involvement in immune infiltration.

Methods: Expression patterns and prognostic values of SMADs were evaluated by pan-cancer analysis in multiple cancer cohorts based on The Cancer Genome Atlas data.

Dual-functional significance of ATM-mediated phosphorylation of spindle assembly checkpoint component Bub3 in mitosis and the DNA damage response.

Both the DNA damage response (DDR) and the mitotic checkpoint are critical for the maintenance of genomic stability. Among proteins involved in these processes, the ataxia-telangiectasia mutated (ATM) kinase is required for both activation of the DDR and the spindle assembly checkpoint (SAC). In mitosis without DNA damage, the enzymatic activity of ATM is enhanced; however, substrates of ATM in mitosis are unknown.

Renal-on-Chip Microfluidic Platform with a Force-Sensitive Resistor (ROC-FS) for Molecular Pathogenesis Analysis of Hydronephrosis.

Hydronephrosis is one of the most common diseases in urology. However, due to the difficulties in clinical trials and the lack of reliable platforms, the surgical indicators are not clear. Herein, the renal-on-chip with a force-sensitive resistor microfluidic platform was established to simulate the state of hydronephrosis.

Uncovering the Subtype-Specific Molecular Characteristics of Breast Cancer by Multiomics Analysis of Prognosis-Associated Genes, Driver Genes, Signaling Pathways, and Immune Activity.

Breast cancer is a heterogeneous malignant disease with different prognoses and has been divided into four molecular subtypes. It is believed that molecular events occurring in breast stem/progenitor cells contribute to the carcinogenesis and development of different breast cancer subtypes. However, these subtype-specific molecular characteristics are largely unknown.

Role of BCLAF-1 in PD-L1 stabilization in response to ionizing irradiation.

Programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) is a major immunosuppressive checkpoint protein expressed by tumor cells to subvert anticancer immunity. Recent studies have shown that ionizing radiation (IR) upregulates the expression of PD-L1 in tumor cells. However, whether an IR-induced DNA damage response (DDR) directly regulates PD-L1 expression and the functional significance of its upregulation are not fully understood.

Association of PM with Insulin Resistance Signaling Pathways on a Microfluidic Liver-Kidney Microphysiological System (LK-MPS) Device.

Insulin resistance (IR) is a typical sign of metabolic dysregulation caused by fine particulate matter (PM), but the underlying signaling has not been clearly determined. Herein, a microfluidic liver-kidney microphysiological system (LK-MPS) is presented to assess the signaling pathways of IR generated by PM at 200 μg/mL for 24 h. The LK-MPS device consisted of a biomimetic liver-kidney architecture and reconstructed two circulation paths: the liver metabolism-kidney excretion (LM-KE) and kidney excretion-liver metabolism (KE-LM), by which PM is feasibly distributed in the two organs.