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Nonsense mutations, accounting for >20% of disease-associated mutations, lead to premature translation termination. Replacing uridine with pseudouridine in stop codons suppresses translation termination, which could be harnessed to mediate readthrough of premature termination codons (PTCs). Here, we present RESTART, a programmable RNA base editor, to revert PTC-induced translation termination in mammalian cells. RESTART utilizes an engineered guide snoRNA (gsnoRNA) and the endogenous H/ACA box snoRNP machinery to achieve precise pseudouridylation. We also identified and optimized gsnoRNA scaffolds to increase the editing efficiency. Unexpectedly, we found that a minor isoform of pseudouridine synthase DKC1, lacking a C-terminal nuclear localization signal, greatly improved the PTC-readthrough efficiency. Although RESTART induced restricted off-target pseudouridylation, they did not change the coding information nor the expression level of off-targets. Finally, RESTART enables robust pseudouridylation in primary cells and achieves functional PTC readthrough in disease-relevant contexts. Collectively, RESTART is a promising RNA-editing tool for research and therapeutics.
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Codón sin Sentido , ARN , Animales , Codón sin Sentido/genética , ARN/metabolismo , Codón de Terminación/genética , Mutación , Biosíntesis de Proteínas , Mamíferos/metabolismoRESUMEN
Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)-based genome editors are powerful tools in biology and hold great promise for the treatment of human diseases. Advanced DNA base editing tools, such as cytosine base editor and adenine base editor, have been developed to correct permanent mistakes in genetic material. However, undesired off-target edits would also be permanent, which poses a considerable risk for therapeutics. Alternatively, base editing at the RNA level is capable of correcting disease-causing mutations but does not lead to lasting genotoxic effects. RNA base editors offer temporary and reversible therapies and have been catching on in recent years. Here, we summarize some emerging RNA editors based on A-to-inosine, C-to-U and U-to-pseudouridine changes. We review the programmable RNA-targeting systems as well as modification enzyme-based effector proteins and highlight recent technological breakthroughs. Finally, we compare editing tools, discuss limitations and opportunities, and provide insights for the future directions of RNA base editing.
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Sistemas CRISPR-Cas , Edición Génica , Humanos , Sistemas CRISPR-Cas/genética , ARN/genética , Mutagénesis Sitio-Dirigida , GenomaRESUMEN
Though previous studies revealed the potential associations of elevated levels of plasma fibrinogen with dementia, there is still limited understanding regarding the influence of Alzheimer's disease (AD) biomarkers on these associations. We sought to investigate the interrelationships among fibrinogen, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) AD biomarkers, and cognition in non-demented adults. We included 1996 non-demented adults from the Chinese Alzheimer's Biomarker and LifestylE (CABLE) study and 337 from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) database. The associations of fibrinogen with AD biomarkers and cognition were explored using multiple linear regression models. The mediation analyses with 10 000 bootstrapped iterations were conducted to explore the mediating effects of AD biomarkers on cognition. In addition, interaction analyses and subgroup analyses were conducted to assess the influence of covariates on the relationships between fibrinogen and AD biomarkers. Participants exhibiting low Aß42 were designated as A+, while those demonstrating high phosphorylated tau (P-tau) and total tau (Tau) were labeled as T+ and N+, respectively. Individuals with normal measures of Aß42 and P-tau were categorized as the A-T- group, and those with abnormal levels of both Aß42 and P-tau were grouped under A+T+. Fibrinogen was higher in the A+ subgroup compared to that in the A- subgroup (p = 0.026). Fibrinogen was higher in the A+T+ subgroup compared to that in the A-T- subgroup (p = 0.011). Higher fibrinogen was associated with worse cognition and Aß pathology (all p < 0.05). Additionally, the associations between fibrinogen and cognition were partially mediated by Aß pathology (mediation proportion range 8%-28%). Interaction analyses and subgroup analyses showed that age and ApoE ε4 affect the relationships between fibrinogen and Aß pathology. Fibrinogen was associated with both cognition and Aß pathology. Aß pathology may be a critical mediator for impacts of fibrinogen on cognition.
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Aged hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) exhibit compromised reconstitution capacity and differentiation-bias towards myeloid lineage, however, the molecular mechanism behind it remains not fully understood. In this study, we observed that the expression of pseudouridine (Ψ) synthase 10 is increased in aged hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPC) and enforced protein of Ψ synthase 10 (PUS10) recapitulates the phenotype of aged HSC, which is not achieved by its Ψ synthase activity. Consistently, we observed no difference of transcribed RNA pseudouridylation profile between young and aged HSPC. No significant alteration of hematopoietic homeostasis and HSC function is observed in young Pus10-/- mice, while aged Pus10-/- mice exhibit mild alteration of hematopoietic homeostasis and HSC function. Moreover, we observed that PUS10 is ubiquitinated by E3 ubiquitin ligase CRL4DCAF1 complex and the increase of PUS10 in aged HSPC is due to aging-declined CRL4DCAF1- mediated ubiquitination degradation signaling. Taken together, this study for the first time evaluated the role of PUS10 in HSC aging and function, and provided a novel insight into HSC rejuvenation and its clinical application.
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Transferasas Intramoleculares , ARN , Animales , Ratones , Transferasas Intramoleculares/genética , Transferasas Intramoleculares/metabolismo , Células Madre Hematopoyéticas/metabolismo , EnvejecimientoRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Social distance practices are crucial for outpatient clinics during disease outbreaks and are an effective preventive measure for reducing influenza transmission during such pandemics in people with poor health. METHODS: This study applies an evidence-based practice (EBP) approach to confirm the effectiveness of social distancing in healthy individuals during an influenza pandemic and employs the induced ordered weighted averaging model to confirm the effectiveness of EBP. The study design, validity, reliability, results, and generalizability focused on discussing three systematic reviews and two cohort studies via the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP). First, by introducing the patient, intervention, comparison, outcome (PICO) question; second, by establishing the five steps of EBP; third, by utilizing the CASP checklist for the appraisal; and finally, by presenting a conclusion. RESULTS: According to the hierarchy of evidence, preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses retrieved five articles for addressing the PICO question. All the evidence demonstrates that social distancing is valuable during influenza pandemics among non-infected individuals. Precise, timely, and robust social distancing implementation can reduce the spread of infection, delay the epidemic peak, and ease the pressure on healthcare resources. Gatekeepers are responsible for guiding individuals through the implementation process for reducing influenza transmission, particularly in densely populated areas. CONCLUSIONS: Social distance is crucial for outpatient clinics during an epidemic and effectively reduces the spread of infection, delay epidemic peaks, and eases pressure on healthcare resources.
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Epidemias , Gripe Humana , Humanos , Gripe Humana/epidemiología , Gripe Humana/prevención & control , Distanciamiento Físico , Reproducibilidad de los Resultados , Pandemias/prevención & control , Brotes de EnfermedadesRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Although folate status is associated with cervical carcinogenesis, it is not clear whether folate deficiency is associated with risk of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) progression and infection with high-risk human-papillomavirus (hrHPV). OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the associations of RBC and serum folate concentrations with prevalence of CIN grades and hrHPV infection, their interactions with prevalence of CIN grades, and RBC folate with the risk of CIN1 progressing to CIN2. METHODS: Using data from the Shanxi CIN cohort of 2304 female Chinese adults, we used logistic-regression model to estimate ORs and prevalence ratios (PRs) of RBC and serum folate concentrations with prevalence of CIN grades and hrHPV infection. Categoric and spline analyses were used to evaluate the dose-response relations. We estimated the association of RBC folate with risk of CIN1 progressing to CIN2 in the nested case-control cohort. RESULTS: An inverse association was observed between increased RBC folate concentration and the odds of all CIN grades [quartile 1 (Q1) compared with Q4: OR: 2.28; 95% CI: 1.77, 2.93; Ptrend < 0.001]. Significant interaction of RBC folate and hrHPV infection was observed for prevalence of CIN2 or above (Pinteraction < 0.01). No associations were found between RBC and serum folate with PRs of hrHPV in each CIN grade. Over a median follow-up of 21.0 mo, RBC folate was associated with increased risk of CIN1 progressing to CIN2 (Q1 compared with Q4: OR: 3.86; 95% CI: 1.01, 14.76). CONCLUSIONS: Our study indicates that RBC folate concentration is associated with prevalence of CIN grades and CIN1 progression in female Chinese adults. Maintenance of normal folate status is important for reducing the risk of CIN and its progression in women with or without hrHPV infection.
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Alphapapillomavirus , Infecciones por Papillomavirus , Displasia del Cuello del Útero , Neoplasias del Cuello Uterino , Adulto , China/epidemiología , Femenino , Ácido Fólico , Genotipo , Humanos , Papillomaviridae/genética , Infecciones por Papillomavirus/epidemiología , Displasia del Cuello del Útero/epidemiologíaRESUMEN
Pseudouridine synthases (PUSs) are responsible for installation of pseudouridine (Ψ) modification in RNA. However, the activity and function of the PUS enzymes remain largely unexplored. Here we focus on human PUS10 and find that it co-expresses with the microprocessor (DROSHA-DGCR8 complex). Depletion of PUS10 results in a marked reduction of the expression level of a large number of mature miRNAs and concomitant accumulation of unprocessed primary microRNAs (pri-miRNAs) in multiple human cells. Mechanistically, PUS10 directly binds to pri-miRNAs and interacts with the microprocessor to promote miRNA biogenesis. Unexpectedly, this process is independent of the catalytic activity of PUS10. Additionally, we develop a sequencing method to profile Ψ in the tRNAome and report PUS10-dependent Ψ sites in tRNA. Collectively, our findings reveal differential functions of PUS10 in nuclear miRNA processing and in cytoplasmic tRNA pseudouridylation.
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Hidroliasas/metabolismo , MicroARNs/metabolismo , ARN de Transferencia/metabolismo , Línea Celular , Núcleo Celular/genética , Núcleo Celular/metabolismo , Proliferación Celular/fisiología , Citoplasma/genética , Citoplasma/metabolismo , Regulación de la Expresión Génica , Humanos , Hidroliasas/genética , Procesamiento Postranscripcional del ARNRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) has emerged as an inflammatory marker. However, the associations of NLR with intracranial artery stenosis (ICAS) and ischemic stroke remain unclear. This study aimed to examine the associations of NLR with ICAS and ischemic stroke among a large and high-risk population. METHODS: Participants with records of clinical characteristics were prospectively recruited from the Neurology Department and Health & Physical Examination Center of Qingdao Municipal Hospital. Logistic regression analysis was used to examine the associations of NLR with ICAS and ischemic stroke. Moreover, we also conducted parametric mediation analysis to estimate the effect of NLR on the risk of ischemic stroke mediated through ICAS. RESULTS: A total of 2989 participants were enrolled in this study. After adjusting for covariates, NLR (OR = 1.125, 95%CI 1.070-1.183) and ICAS (OR = 1.638, 95%CI 1.364-1.967) were significantly associated with ischemic stroke. Compared with the first quartile NLR, the second, third and fourth quartiles NLR were independent risk predictors for ischemic stroke (P for trend < 0.001); the third and fourth quartiles were independent predictors for ICAS (P for trend < 0.001). The mediation analysis showed that ICAS partially mediated the association between NLR and ischemic stroke, accounting for 14.4% of the total effect (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: NLR was significantly associated with ICAS and ischemic stroke. Besides, ICAS partially mediated the association between NLR and ischemic stroke.
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Arteriosclerosis Intracraneal/inmunología , Accidente Cerebrovascular Isquémico/inmunología , Linfocitos , Neutrófilos , Anciano , Arterias/inmunología , Arterias/patología , Constricción Patológica/inmunología , Constricción Patológica/patología , Femenino , Humanos , Arteriosclerosis Intracraneal/complicaciones , Accidente Cerebrovascular Isquémico/sangre , Recuento de Linfocitos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Factores de RiesgoRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Inflammation plays an important role in atherosclerosis but the contribution of neutrophils to this process is unclear. We sought to assess whether neutrophil count is associated with intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (ICAS). METHODS: A total of 2847 individuals were included in our study, including 1363 with acute ischemic stroke and 1484 normal controls without stroke. The presence of ICAS was confirmed by magnetic resonance angiography. The association between neutrophil count and ICAS was evaluated by multivariable logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: Among 2847 individuals included in this study, individuals with ICAS had higher neutrophil counts than those without ICAS in groups with and without stroke (P < 0.0001 for stroke group, P = 0.0097 for group without stroke). The multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that the third and fourth quartiles were independent predictors of ICAS in all the subjects (Q3: OR 1.81, 95% CI 1.39-2.37, Q4: OR 2.29, 95% CI 1.70-3.10) and patients in the fourth quartile had a higher risk for the occurrence of ICAS in stroke group (Q4: OR 2.82, 95% CI 1.79-4.48). However, there was no significant association between neutrophil count and ICAS in the group without stroke. CONCLUSIONS: The levels of circulating neutrophils were associated with the presence of ICAS. Our findings suggest that neutrophils may play a role in the pathogenesis of stroke related to ICAS and emphasize the need to develop proper strategies to control neutrophil response for the treatment of ICAS.
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Isquemia Encefálica/epidemiología , Arteriosclerosis Intracraneal/complicaciones , Neutrófilos/metabolismo , Accidente Cerebrovascular/epidemiología , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Aterosclerosis/complicaciones , Constricción Patológica/epidemiología , Estudios Transversales , Femenino , Humanos , Recuento de Leucocitos , Angiografía por Resonancia Magnética , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Estudios Prospectivos , Factores de RiesgoRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: This study aims to investigate the difference in vaginal microecology, local immunity and HPV infection among childbearing-age women with different degrees of cervical lesions. METHODS: A total of 432 patients were included in this study. Among these patients, 136 patients had LSIL, 263 patients had HSIL and 33 patients had CSCC. These patients were assigned as the research groups. In addition, 100 healthy females were enrolled and assigned as the control group. RESULTS: The microbiological indexes of vaginal secretions were evaluated. Furthermore, the concentrations of SIgA, IgG, IL-2 and IL-10 in vaginal lavage fluid, as well as the presence of HPV, mycoplasma and Chlamydia in cervical secretions, were detected. The results is that: (1) Differences in evaluation indexes of vaginal microecology among all research groups and the control group were statistically significant (P < 0.0001). As the degree of cervical lesions increased, the number of Lactobacillus decreased, and there was an increase in prevalence of bacterial imbalance, and the diversity, density and normal proportion of bacteria was reduced. Furthermore, the incidence of HPV, trichomonads, clue cell and Chlamydia infection increased. Moreover, the positive rate of H2O2 decreased, while the positive rates of SNa and GADP increased. (2) Differences in the ratio of IL-2 and IL-10 in the female genital tract among all research groups and the control group were statistically significant (P < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: As the degree of cervical lesions increased, IL-2 decreased, IL-10 increased and IL-2/IL-10 decreased, while SIgA and IgG were elevated. The reduction of dominant Lactobacillus in the vagina, impairment of H2O2 function, flora ratio imbalance, pathogen infections, reduction in IL-2/IL-10 ratio, and changes in SIgA and IgG levels could all be potential factors that influenced the pathogenicity of HPV infection and the occurrence and development of cervical lesions.
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Infecciones por Chlamydia/epidemiología , Infecciones por Papillomavirus/epidemiología , Lesiones Intraepiteliales Escamosas de Cuello Uterino/epidemiología , Vagina/inmunología , Vagina/microbiología , Adulto , Líquidos Corporales/metabolismo , China/epidemiología , Chlamydia trachomatis/aislamiento & purificación , Coagulasa/metabolismo , Femenino , Humanos , Peróxido de Hidrógeno/metabolismo , Inmunoglobulina A/metabolismo , Inmunoglobulina G/metabolismo , Interleucina-10/metabolismo , Interleucina-2/metabolismo , Mycoplasma/aislamiento & purificación , Neuraminidasa/metabolismo , Papillomaviridae/aislamiento & purificación , Frotis Vaginal , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
NEIL1 (Nei-like 1) is a DNA repair glycosylase guarding the mammalian genome against oxidized DNA bases. As the first enzymes in the base-excision repair pathway, glycosylases must recognize the cognate substrates and catalyze their excision. Here we present crystal structures of human NEIL1 bound to a range of duplex DNA. Together with computational and biochemical analyses, our results suggest that NEIL1 promotes tautomerization of thymine glycol (Tg)-a preferred substrate-for optimal binding in its active site. Moreover, this tautomerization event also facilitates NEIL1-catalyzed Tg excision. To our knowledge, the present example represents the first documented case of enzyme-promoted tautomerization for efficient substrate recognition and catalysis in an enzyme-catalyzed reaction.
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ADN Glicosilasas/metabolismo , Reparación del ADN , ADN/metabolismo , Simulación por Computador , Cristalografía , Escherichia coli , Furanos , Humanos , Modelos Químicos , Timina/análogos & derivadosRESUMEN
To investigate correlation between abnormal replicative senescence of endometrial gland epithelial cells (EGECs) in shedding and non-shedding endometria and endometriosis cyst during menstruation. Musashi-1 expression, ß-catenin expression, and EGECs ultrastructure in shedding and non-shedding endometrium when menstruation were observed through real-time PCR and transmission electron microscopy technologies. (1) Musashi-1 and ß-catenin exhibited a high expression in shedding and non-shedding endometria in experimental group, showing a positive correlation between each other; and were significantly higher than that in control group. However; there was no correlation between these two in control group. (2) Transmission electron microscopy results: In experimental group, organelles in EGECs in shedding endometrium obtained were abundant on the first day of menstruation, nuclei were irregular, double nucleoli could be observed, and chromatin was rich. Furthermore, morphology of EGECs in non-shedding endometrium was irregular, organelles were abundant, basement membrane was irregular with abnormal curvature, and a large amount of collagenic fibers were found in intercellular spaces. On the fifth day of menstruation, the cilia and microvilli on secretory cells in endometrium increased and prolongated, and organelles became extremely rich. EGECs have potentials of division, proliferation, invasion and migration; and is associated with formation of endometriosis cysts.
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Endometriosis/patología , Endometrio/ultraestructura , Adulto , Estudios de Casos y Controles , Senescencia Celular , Endometriosis/metabolismo , Endometrio/metabolismo , Femenino , Humanos , Menstruación , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
The apical hook is an essential structure that enables epigeal plants to protrude through the soil. Arabidopsis thaliana HOOKLESS1 (HLS1) is reported to be a key regulator of hook development and a direct target gene of the ethylene (ET)-activated transcription factors ETHYLENE INSENSITIVE3 (EIN3) and its close homolog EIN3-Like1. Previous research has shown that the phytohormones jasmonate (JA) and ET antagonistically regulate apical hook development, although the underlying molecular mechanism is largely unknown. Here, we report that JA represses hook formation by reducing HLS1 expression. Our results further reveal that the JA-activated transcription factor MYC2 represses EIN3 function to reduce HLS1 expression through at least the following two layers of regulation: (1) MYC2 binds to the promoter of an F-box gene, EIN3 BINDING F-BOX PROTEIN1, to induce its expression and thus promote EIN3 degradation; and (2) MYC2 physically interacts with EIN3 and inhibits its DNA binding activity. Collectively, our findings shed light on the molecular mechanism underlying the antagonism between JA and ET during apical hook development and provide insight into the coaction of multiple phytohormones in the regulation of plant growth and development.
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Proteínas de Arabidopsis/antagonistas & inhibidores , Proteínas de Arabidopsis/fisiología , Arabidopsis/crecimiento & desarrollo , Factores de Transcripción Básicos con Cremalleras de Leucinas y Motivos Hélice-Asa-Hélice/fisiología , Ciclopentanos/metabolismo , Etilenos/antagonistas & inhibidores , Proteínas Nucleares/antagonistas & inhibidores , Oxilipinas/metabolismo , Factores de Transcripción/antagonistas & inhibidores , Proteínas de Arabidopsis/metabolismo , Secuencia de Bases , Factores de Transcripción Básicos con Cremalleras de Leucinas y Motivos Hélice-Asa-Hélice/metabolismo , Proteínas de Unión al ADN , Regulación hacia Abajo , Ensayo de Cambio de Movilidad Electroforética , Proteínas Nucleares/metabolismo , Sondas de Oligonucleótidos , Unión Proteica , Proteolisis , Factores de Transcripción/metabolismoRESUMEN
Pseudouridine (Ψ) is the most abundant post-transcriptional RNA modification, yet little is known about its prevalence, mechanism and function in mRNA. Here, we performed quantitative MS analysis and show that Ψ is much more prevalent (Ψ/U ratio â¼0.2-0.6%) in mammalian mRNA than previously believed. We developed N3-CMC-enriched pseudouridine sequencing (CeU-Seq), a selective chemical labeling and pulldown method, to identify 2,084 Ψ sites within 1,929 human transcripts, of which four (in ribosomal RNA and EEF1A1 mRNA) are biochemically verified. We show that hPUS1, a known Ψ synthase, acts on human mRNA; under stress, CeU-Seq demonstrates inducible and stress-specific mRNA pseudouridylation. Applying CeU-Seq to the mouse transcriptome revealed conserved and tissue-specific pseudouridylation. Collectively, our approaches allow comprehensive analysis of transcriptome-wide pseudouridylation and provide tools for functional studies of Ψ-mediated epigenetic regulation.
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Epigénesis Genética , Seudouridina/metabolismo , Procesamiento Postranscripcional del ARN , ARN Mensajero/metabolismo , ARN Ribosómico/metabolismo , Transcriptoma , Animales , Humanos , Hidroliasas/química , Hidroliasas/genética , Hidroliasas/metabolismo , Ratones , Especificidad de Órganos , Factor 1 de Elongación Peptídica/química , Factor 1 de Elongación Peptídica/genética , Factor 1 de Elongación Peptídica/metabolismo , Seudouridina/química , Seudouridina/genética , ARN Mensajero/química , ARN Mensajero/genética , ARN Ribosómico/química , ARN Ribosómico/genética , Coloración y Etiquetado/métodos , Estrés FisiológicoRESUMEN
Cisplatin, one of the most widely used anticancer drugs, crosslinks DNA and ultimately induces cell death. However, the genomic pattern of cisplatin-DNA adducts has remained unknown owing to the lack of a reliable and sensitive genome-wide method. Herein we present "cisplatin-seq" to identify genome-wide cisplatin crosslinking sites at base resolution. Cisplatin-seq reveals that mitochondrial DNA is a preferred target of cisplatin. For nuclear genomes, cisplatin-DNA adducts are enriched within promoters and regions harboring transcription termination sites. While the density of GG dinucleotides determines the initial crosslinking of cisplatin, binding of proteins to the genome largely contributes to the accumulative pattern of cisplatin-DNA adducts.
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Antineoplásicos/química , Cisplatino/química , Aductos de ADN/análisis , ADN Mitocondrial/química , Inmunoprecipitación de Cromatina , Cisplatino/análisis , Reparación del ADN , Genoma Humano , Proteína HMGB1/química , Proteína HMGB1/metabolismo , Células HeLa , Humanos , Análisis de Secuencia de ADNRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of leuprolide acetate in the treatment of endometriosis. METHODS: From Nov. 2007 to Oct. 2012, the patients who confirmed to be endometriosis were randomly divided into test group of 113 cases and control group of 116 cases. The test drug was the sustained-release agent of leuprolide acetate. The control drug was Enantone. The drugs were used for 3 times in total. After treatment, the ovarian mass volumes measured with type-B ultrasound, the scores of the patient's subjective symptoms during non-menstrual and menstruation days, the pelvic signs during non-menstrual days, the changes of hormones [estradiol (E2), FSH, LH], and adverse events were observed. RESULTS: After the treatment, the rate of changes of ovarian mass volume (among them, at 12 weeks after the first injection, the median was -55.83% in the test group, -68.22% in the control group, P = 0.336), the distinct improvement rate of symptom scores and pelvic signs during non-menstrual days [among them, at 12 weeks after the first injection, the rate of lower abdomen pain was 47.5% (48/101) in the test group, 44.0% (44/100) in the control group, P = 0.881], the hormone (E2, FSH, LH) levels [among them, at 12 weeks after the first injection, the serum level of E2, was (33±38) pmol/L in the test group, (38±40) pmol/L in the control group, P = 0.414; the serum level of FSH, was (5.1±2.8) U/L in the test group, (5.3±2.3) U/L in the control group, P = 0.666; the serum level of LH, was (0.6±0.8) U/L in the test group, (0.6±0.9) U/L in the control group, P = 0.907], had no statistically significant difference between the two groups (all P > 0.05). The distinct improvement rate and improvement rate of symptom (lower abdomen pain, low back pain) scores during menstruation days at 12 weeks after the first injection, the rates of lower abdomen pain were 73.9% (34/46), 15.2% (7/46) respectively in the test group, 72.3% (34/47), 2.1% (1/47) respectively in the control group, had statistically significant difference between the two groups (P = 0.026). There was no serious adverse event occurred in both two groups. The incidence rate of adverse event was 33.6% (38/113) in test group, 23.2% (27/116) in control group, there was no significant difference between the two groups (P = 0.082). CONCLUSION: Leuprolide acetate is effective and safe in the treatment of endometriosis.
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Antineoplásicos Hormonales/uso terapéutico , Neoplasias Endometriales/tratamiento farmacológico , Endometriosis/tratamiento farmacológico , Leuprolida/uso terapéutico , Preparaciones de Acción Retardada , Método Doble Ciego , Estradiol , Femenino , Hormonas , Humanos , Resultado del TratamientoRESUMEN
This study aims to investigate the correlation of structural changes of endometrial organelles and expressions of Musashi-1 (Msi-1) and ß-catenin with the endometriosis (EMs) in the menstrual period. The structural changes of exfoliated and nonexfoliated endometrial organelles in the experimental group and the control group were observed by the transmission electron microscopy (TEM) on the first and fifth day of menstruation. (1) TEM: compared with the control group, the exfoliated endometrial organelles in the experimental group on the first day were rich, with irregular nucleus, the bi-nucleolus could be seen, with rich chromatin; while the shapes of epithelial secretory cells in the nonexfoliated endometrial gland were irregular, with abundant organelles, the basal film varied in width, with abnormal curvature, and a lot of intercellular collagen fibers could be seen. (2) The expressions of Msi-1 and ß-catenin in the exfoliated and nonexfoliated endometrium of the experimental group were higher than those of the control group and exhibited positively correlation, while no correlation could be found within the control group. (1) The organelles' structural changes might cause the changes of endometrial cellular functions. (2) Msi-1 might participate in the formation of EMs through activating the Wnt/ß-catenin signaling pathway.
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Endometriosis/metabolismo , Endometrio/metabolismo , Menstruación/metabolismo , Proteínas del Tejido Nervioso/metabolismo , Orgánulos/metabolismo , Proteínas de Unión al ARN/metabolismo , beta Catenina/metabolismo , Adulto , Células Epiteliales/metabolismo , Femenino , Humanos , Transducción de Señal/fisiología , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
RNA-based therapeutics offer a flexible and reversible approach for treating genetic disorders, such as antisense oligonucleotides, RNA interference, aptamers, mRNA vaccines, and RNA editing. In recent years, significant advancements have been made in RNA base editing to correct disease-relevant point mutations. These achievements have significantly influenced the fields of biotechnology, biomedical research and therapeutics development. In this article, we provide a comprehensive overview of the design and performance of contemporary RNA base editors, including A-to-I, C-to-U, A-to-m6A, and U-to-Ψ. We compare recent innovative developments and highlight their applications in disease-relevant contexts. Lastly, we discuss the limitations and future prospects of utilizing RNA base editing for therapeutic purposes. This article is categorized under: RNA Processing > RNA Editing and Modification RNA in Disease and Development > RNA in Development.
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Sistemas CRISPR-Cas , ARN , ARN/genética , Edición Génica , Oligonucleótidos Antisentido , Interferencia de ARNRESUMEN
Programmable RNA pseudouridylation has emerged as a new type of RNA base editor to suppress premature termination codons (PTCs) that can lead to truncated and nonfunctional proteins. However, current methods to correct disease-associated PTCs suffer from low efficiency and limited precision. Here we develop RESTART v3, which uses near-cognate tRNAs to improve the readthrough efficiency of pseudouridine-modified PTCs. We show an average of ~5-fold (range: 2.1- to 9.5-fold) higher editing efficiency than RESTART v2 in cultured cells and achieve functional PTC readthrough in disease cell models of cystic fibrosis and Hurler syndrome. Furthermore, RESTART v3 enables accurate incorporation of the original amino acid for nearly half of the PTC sites, considering the naturally occurring frequencies of sense-to-nonsense codons, without affecting normal termination codons. Although off-target sites were detected, we did not observe changes to the coding information or the expression level of transcripts, and the overall natural tRNA abundance remained constant.
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Based on the 'AT(N)' system, individuals with normal amyloid biomarkers but abnormal tauopathy or neurodegeneration biomarkers are classified as non-Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathologic change. This study aimed to assess the long-term clinical and cognitive trajectories of individuals with non-AD pathologic change among older adults without dementia, comparing them to those with normal AD biomarkers and AD pathophysiology. Analyzing Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative data, we evaluated clinical outcomes and conversion risk longitudinally using mixed effects models and multivariate Cox proportional hazard models. We found that compared to individuals with A-T-N-, those with abnormal tauopathy or neurodegeneration biomarkers (A-T + N-, A-T-N + , and A-T + N + ) had a faster rate of cognitive decline and disease progression. Individuals with A-T + N + had a faster rate of decline than those with A-T + N-. Additionally, in individuals with the same baseline tauopathy and neurodegeneration biomarker status, the presence of baseline amyloid could accelerate cognitive decline and clinical progression. These findings provide a foundation for future studies on non-AD pathologic change and its comparison with AD pathophysiology.