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Acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease (AHPND) is a highly contagious and lethal disease of shrimp caused by Vibrio strains carrying the virulence plasmid (pAHPND) containing the pirAB virulence genes. Through analysis of plasmid sequence similarity, clustering, and phylogeny, a horizontal transfer element similar to IS91 was discovered within the pAHPND plasmid. Additionally, two distinct clades of plasmids related to pAHPND (designated as pAHPND-r1 and pAHPND-r2) were identified, which may serve as potential parental plasmids for pAHPND. The available evidence, including the difference in G+C content between the plasmid and its host, codon usage preference, and plasmid recombination event prediction, suggests that the formation of the pAHPND plasmid in the Vibrio owensii strain was likely due to the synergistic effect of the recombinase RecA and the associated proteins RecBCD on the pAHPND-r1 and pAHPND-r2, resulting in the recombination and formation of the precursor plasmid for pAHPND (pre-pAHPND). The emergence of pAHPND was found to be a result of successive insertions of the horizontal transfer elements of pirAB-Tn903 and IS91-like segment, which led to the deletion of one third of the pre-pAHPND. This plasmid was then able to spread horizontally to other Vibrio strains, contributing to the epidemics of AHPND. These findings shed light on previously unknown mechanisms involved in the emergence of pAHPND and improve our understanding of the disease's spread.
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Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA) has poor prognosis and elucidation of the molecular mechanisms underlying iCCA malignancy is of great significance. Glycosylation, an important post-translational modification, is closely associated with tumor progression. Altered glycosylation, including aberrant sialylation resulting from abnormal expression of sialyltransferases (STs) and neuraminidases (NEUs), is a significant feature of cancer cells. However, there is limited information on the roles of STs and NEUs in iCCA malignancy. Here, utilizing our proteogenomic resources from a cohort of 262 iCCA patients, we identified ST3GAL1 as a prognostically relevant molecule in iCCA. Moreover, overexpression of ST3GAL1 promoted proliferation, migration and invasion and inhibited apoptosis of iCCA cells in vitro. Through proteomic analyses, we identified the downstream pathway potentially regulated by ST3GAL1, which was the NF-κB signaling pathway and further demonstrated that this pathway was positively correlated with malignancy in iCCA cells. Notably, glycoproteomics showed that O-glycosylation was changed in iCCA cells with high ST3GAL1 expression. Importantly, the altered O-glycopeptides underscored the potential utility of O-glycosylation profiling as a discriminatory marker for iCCA cells with ST3GAL1 overexpression. Additionally, miR-320b was identified as a post-transcriptional regulator of ST3GAL1, capable of suppressing ST3GAL1 expression and then reducing the proliferation, migration and invasion abilities of iCCA cell lines. Taken together, these results suggest ST3GAL1 could serve as a promising therapeutic target for iCCA.
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Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) targeting programmed cell death 1/programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-1/PD-L1) have significantly prolonged the survival of advanced/metastatic patients with lung cancer. However, only a small proportion of patients can benefit from ICIs, and clinical management of the treatment process remains challenging. Glycosylation has added a new dimension to advance our understanding of tumor immunity and immunotherapy. To systematically characterize anti-PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy-related changes in serum glycoproteins, a series of serum samples from 12 patients with metastatic lung squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and lung adenocarcinoma (ADC), collected before and during ICIs treatment, are firstly analyzed with mass-spectrometry-based label-free quantification method. Second, a stratification analysis is performed among anti-PD-1/PD-L1 responders and non-responders, with serum levels of glycopeptides correlated with treatment response. In addition, in an independent validation cohort, a large-scale site-specific profiling strategy based on chemical labeling is employed to confirm the unusual characteristics of IgG N-glycosylation associated with anti-PD-1/PD-L1 treatment. Unbiased label-free quantitative glycoproteomics reveals serum levels' alterations related to anti-PD-1/PD-L1 treatment in 27 out of 337 quantified glycopeptides. The intact glycopeptide EEQFN 177STYR (H3N4) corresponding to IgG4 is significantly increased during anti-PD-1/PD-L1 treatment (FC=2.65, P=0.0083) and has the highest increase in anti-PD-1/PD-L1 responders (FC=5.84, P=0.0190). Quantitative glycoproteomics based on protein purification and chemical labeling confirms this observation. Furthermore, obvious associations between the two intact glycopeptides (EEQFN 177STYR (H3N4) of IgG4, EEQYN 227STFR (H3N4F1) of IgG3) and response to treatment are observed, which may play a guiding role in cancer immunotherapy. Our findings could benefit future clinical disease management.
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Tn antigen (CD175), recognized as the precursor monosaccharide (α-GalNAc) of mucin O-glycan, is a well-known tumor-associated carbohydrate antigen (TACA). It has emerged as a potential biomarker for cancer diagnosis and prognosis. However, the role it plays in cancer biology remains elusive due to the absence of a sensitive and selective detection method. In this study, we synthesized two new probes based on a unique uridine-5'-diphospho-α-d-galactose (UDP-Gal) derivative, each functionalized with either a fluorescence or a cleavable biotin tag, to develop an innovative one-step enzymatic labeling strategy, enabling the visualization, enrichment, and site-specific mapping of the Tn antigen with unparalleled sensitivity and specificity. Our versatile strategy has been successfully applied to detect and image Tn antigen across various samples, including the complex cell lysates, live cells, serum, and tissue samples. Compared to the traditional lectin method, this one-step enzymatic method is simpler and more efficient (>10/100-fold in sensitivity). Furthermore, it allowed us to map 454 Tn-glycoproteins and 624 Tn-glycosylation sites from HEK293FTn+ and Jurkat cells. Therefore, our strategy provides an exceptionally promising tool for revealing the biological functions of the Tn antigen and advancing cancer diagnostics.
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Antígenos de Carbohidratos Asociados a Tumores , Antígenos de Carbohidratos Asociados a Tumores/química , Antígenos de Carbohidratos Asociados a Tumores/análisis , Humanos , Colorantes Fluorescentes/química , Colorantes Fluorescentes/síntesis químicaRESUMEN
Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are highly prevalent and severely diminish life quality. It is yet unknown which dietary pattern is optimal for the prevention of GI disorders. Among 141 450 participants from UK Biobank with a median follow-up of 15 years, we comprehensively assessed 13 dietary patterns in relation to 6 GI disorders. Multivariable Cox proportional hazards models demonstrated that adherence to healthy diets was associated with lower risk of GI disorders, with the strongest associations observed for the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet (HRQ4 vs. Q1 = 0.85, 95% CI: 0.81, 0.88), the Alternate Mediterranean Diet (AMED) (HRQ4 vs. Q1 = 0.85, 95% CI: 0.81, 0.88), and the Alternate Healthy Eating Index-2010 (AHEI-2010) (HRQ4 vs. Q1 = 0.86, 95% CI: 0.82, 0.89). AHEI-2010 (HRs ranging from 0.76 to 0.90) and DASH (HRs ranging from 0.75 to 0.88) showed inverse associations with every individual GI disorder. Furthermore, comorbidities decreased significantly in number with higher AMED and DASH diet scores (P for trend <0.001). Finally, the associations of AHEI-2010, AMED and DASH with GI disorders diminished most intensely after removing the component of fruits or whole grains. The combined intake of fruits and whole grains was inversely associated with the risk of overall GI disorders (HRT3 vs. T1 = 0.89, 95% CI: 0.86, 0.93). In conclusion, AHEI-2010 and DASH were the most recommended dietary patterns for the prevention of GI disorders. Fruits and whole grains are the most significant contributors to the protective effect.
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Dieta Mediterránea , Enfermedades Gastrointestinales , Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Estudios Prospectivos , Enfermedades Gastrointestinales/epidemiología , Enfermedades Gastrointestinales/prevención & control , Adulto , Anciano , Factores de Riesgo , Enfoques Dietéticos para Detener la Hipertensión , Modelos de Riesgos Proporcionales , Dieta Saludable , Reino Unido/epidemiología , Dieta , Patrones DietéticosRESUMEN
Protein S-acylation is an important lipid modification and plays a series of biological functions. As a classic proteomic method for S-acylated proteome analysis, the acyl-biotin exchange and its derivative methods are known to be very labour-intensive and time-consuming all the time, and will result in significant sample loss. Multiple methanol-chloroform precipitations are involved in order to remove the substances that would interfere with enrichment and identification including detergents, the residual reduction and alkylation reagents. Here, we developed a rapid and convenient method for S-acylation proteomics by combining a dissolvable tube gel and the classic ABE method, a Dissolvable Gel based One-Tube sample Treatment method (DGOTT) method. The protein fixation rate, impact of the gel size on analysis performance and feasibility for analyzing complex samples were evaluated. This method enabled the alkylation and chemical substitution reactions to be conducted in a single EP tube, and convenient removal of interferents through gel washing, which could obviously simplify operations and shorten the sample treatment duration. Finally, we identified a total of 1625 potential S-acylated proteins from 800 µg of mouse brain cerebral cortex proteins. We believe that our method could offer potential for high-throughput analysis of protein S-acylation.
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Proteómica , Acilación , Animales , Proteómica/métodos , Ratones , Resinas Acrílicas/química , Electroforesis en Gel de Poliacrilamida , Corteza Cerebral/químicaRESUMEN
Despite laparoscopic-guided minimally invasive hepatectomy emerging as the primary approach for resecting hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), there's still a significant gap in suitable biomaterials that seamlessly integrate with these techniques to achieve effective hemostasis and suppress residual tumors at the surgical margin. Electrospun films are increasingly used for wound closure, yet the employment of prefabricated electrospun films for hemostasis during minimally invasive HCC resection is hindered by prolonged operation times, complexity in implementation, limited visibility during surgery, and inadequate postoperative prevention of HCC recurrence. In this study, we integrated montmorillonite-iron oxide sheets into the PVP polymer framework, enhancing the resulting electrospun polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) /montmorillonite-iron oxide (MI) film (abbreviated as PMI) with robustness, hemostatic capability, and magnetocaloric properties. In contrast to the in vitro prefabricated electrospun films, the electrospun PMI film is designed to be formed in situ on liver wounds under laparoscopic guidance during hepatectomy. This design affords superior wound adaptability, facilitating meticulous wound closure and expeditious hemostasis, thereby simplifying the operative process and ultimately alleviating the workload of healthcare professionals. Moreover, when exposed to an alternating magnetic field, the film can efficiently ablate residual tumors, significantly augmenting the treatment efficacy of HCC. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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OBJECTIVE: Lifestyle factors after cancer diagnosis could influence cancer survival. This study aimed to investigate the joint effects of smoking, physical activity, alcohol consumption, diet and sleep duration on all-cause, cancer and non-cancer mortality of cancer survivors in UK biobank. METHODS: The follow-up period concluded in December 2021, with post-diagnostic lifestyle factors assessed at baseline. A lifestyle score ranging from 0 to 5 was assigned based on adherence to the selected lifestyle factors. The study employed Cox regression models for hazard ratios (HRs) and Kaplan-Meier for survival rates, with stratified and sensitivity analyses to assess the robustness of our findings under various assumptions. RESULTS: During a median follow-up of 12.7 years, 5652 deaths were documented from 34,184 cancer survivors. Compared to scoring 0-1, the HRs (95% CIs) for all-cause mortality with lifestyle scores of 2, 3, 4, and 5 were 0.70 (95% CI: 0.64, 0.76), 0.57 (0.52, 0.62), 0.50 (0.45, 0.54) and 0.43 (0.38, 0.48), respectively. Specific cancer types, particularly digestive, breast, female reproductive, non-solid, and skin cancers, showed notable benefits from adherence to healthy lifestyle, with the HRs of 0.55 (0.39, 0.79), 0.54 (0.42, 0.70), 0.32 (0.19, 0.53), 0.58 (0.39, 0.86), and 0.36 (0.28, 0.46) for lifestyle score of 5, respectively. Stratified analyses indicated the association was particularly significant among those with normal/lower BMI and higher Townsend Deprivation Index (Pinteraction = 0.001 and < 0.001, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: Healthier lifestyles were significantly linked with reduced mortality among cancer survivors. These findings highlight the need for adherence to healthy lifestyle habits to improve survival.
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Consumo de Bebidas Alcohólicas , Supervivientes de Cáncer , Ejercicio Físico , Estilo de Vida , Neoplasias , Humanos , Femenino , Masculino , Estudios Prospectivos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Supervivientes de Cáncer/estadística & datos numéricos , Neoplasias/mortalidad , Reino Unido/epidemiología , Consumo de Bebidas Alcohólicas/epidemiología , Anciano , Fumar/epidemiología , Dieta , Adulto , Modelos de Riesgos ProporcionalesRESUMEN
Health monitoring of composite structures in aircraft is critical, as these structures are commonly utilized in weight-sensitive areas and innovative designs that directly impact flight safety and reliability. Traditional monitoring methods have limitations in monitoring area, strain limit, and signal processing. In this paper, a multifunctional sensor has been developed using acid-treated laser-induced graphene (A-LIG) with a multi-layer three-dimensional conductive network. Compared to untreated laser-induced graphene, the sensitivity of A-LIG sensor is increased by 100%. Furthermore, PDMS is used to fill the pores, which improves the fatigue performance of the A-LIG sensor. To obtain clear monitoring results, a data conversion algorithm is provided to convert the electrical signal obtained by the sensor into a strain field contour cloud map. The impact test of the A-LIG/PDMS sensor on the carbon fiber panel of the aircraft wing box segment verifies the effectiveness of its strain sensing. This work introduces a novel approach to fabricating flexible sensors with improved sensitivity, extended strain range, and cost-effectiveness. The sensor exhibits high sensitivity (gauge factor,GF≈ 387), is low hysteresis (â¼53 ms), and has a wide working range (up to 47%), and a highly stable and reproducible response over multiple test cycles (>18 000) with good switching response. It presents a promising and innovative direction for utilizing flexible sensors in the field of aircraft structural health monitoring.
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N-myristoylation is one of the most widespread and important lipidation in eukaryotes and some prokaryotes, which is formed by covalently attaching various fatty acids (predominantly myristic acid C14:0) to the N-terminal glycine of proteins. Disorder of N-myristoylation is critically implicated in numerous physiological and pathological processes. Here, we presented a method for purification and comprehensive characterization of endogenous, intact N-glycine lipid-acylated peptides, which combined the negative selection method for N-terminome and the nanographite fluoride-based solid-phase extraction method (NeS-nGF SPE). After optimizing experimental conditions, we conducted the first global profiling of the endogenous and heterogeneous modification states for N-terminal glycine, pinpointing the precise sites and their associated lipid moieties. Totally, we obtained 76 N-glycine lipid-acylated peptides, including 51 peptides with myristate (C14:0), 10 with myristoleate (C14:1), 6 with tetradecadienoicate (C14:2), 5 with laurate (C12:0) and 4 with lauroleate (C12:1). Therefore, our proteomic methodology could significantly facilitate precise and in-depth analysis of the endogenous N-myristoylome and its heterogeneity.
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Ácido Mirístico , Extracción en Fase Sólida , Extracción en Fase Sólida/métodos , Ácido Mirístico/química , Ácido Mirístico/análisis , Proteómica/métodos , Fluoruros/química , Fluoruros/análisis , Glicina/química , Glicina/análisis , Péptidos/química , Péptidos/análisisRESUMEN
Cell surface proteins are responsible for many crucial physiological roles, and they are also the major category of drug targets as the majority of therapeutics target membrane proteins on the surface of cells to alter cellular signaling. Despite its great significance, ligand discovery against membrane proteins has posed a great challenge mainly due to the special property of their natural habitat. Here, we design a new chemical proteomic probe OPA-S-S-alkyne that can efficiently and selectively target the lysines exposed on the cell surface and develop a chemical proteomics strategy for global analysis of surface functionality (GASF) in living cells. In total, we quantified 2639 cell surface lysines in Hela cell and several hundred residues with high reactivity were discovered, which represents the largest dataset of surface functional lysine sites to date. We discovered and validated that hyper-reactive lysine residues K382 on tyrosine kinase-like orphan receptor 2 (ROR2) and K285 on Endoglin (ENG/CD105) are at the protein interaction interface in co-crystal structures of protein complexes, emphasizing the broad potential functional consequences of cell surface lysines and GASF strategy is highly desirable for discovering new active and ligandable sites that can be functionally interrogated for drug discovery.
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Lisina , Proteómica , Humanos , Lisina/metabolismo , Células HeLa , Ligandos , EndoglinaRESUMEN
Mapping the N-glycome of porcine sperm before and after sperm capacitation is important for understanding the rearrangement of glycoconjugates during capacitation. In this work, we characterized the N-glycome on the membranes of 18 pairs of fresh porcine sperm before capacitation and porcine sperm after capacitation by MALDI-MS (Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-mass spectrometry). A total of 377 N-glycans were detected and a comprehensive N-glycome map of porcine sperm membranes before and after capacitation was generated, which presents the largest N-glycome dataset of porcine sperm cell membranes. Statistical analysis revealed a significantly higher level of high mannose glycosylation and a significantly lower level of fucosylation, galactosylation, and α-2,6-NeuAc after capacitation, which is further verified by flow cytometry and lectin blotting. This research reveals new insights into the relationship between N-glycosylation variations and sperm capacitation, including the underlying mechanisms of the capacitation process.
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Peróxido de Benzoílo , Semen , Masculino , Porcinos , Animales , Membranas , Membrana Celular , EspermatozoidesRESUMEN
Endowing textiles with perceptual function, similar to human skin, is crucial for the development of next-generation smart wearables. To date, the creation of perceptual textiles capable of sensing potential dangers and accurately pinpointing finger touch remains elusive. In this study, we present the design and fabrication of intelligent perceptual textiles capable of electrically responding to external dangers and precisely detecting human touch, based on conductive silk fibroin-based ionic hydrogel (SIH) fibers. These fibers possess excellent fracture strength (55 MPa), extensibility (530%), stable and good conductivity (0.45 S·m-1) due to oriented structures and ionic incorporation. We fabricated SIH fiber-based protective textiles that can respond to fire, water, and sharp objects, protecting robots from potential injuries. Additionally, we designed perceptual textiles that can specifically pinpoint finger touch, serving as convenient human-machine interfaces. Our work sheds new light on the design of next-generation smart wearables and the reshaping of human-machine interfaces.
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Fibroínas , Seda , Humanos , Seda/química , Textiles , Conductividad Eléctrica , Fibroínas/química , TactoRESUMEN
Transmembrane (TM) proteins constitute over 30% of the mammalian proteome and play essential roles in mediating cell-cell communication, synaptic transmission, and plasticity in the central nervous system. Many of these proteins, especially the G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), are validated or candidate drug targets for therapeutic development for mental diseases, yet their expression profiles are underrepresented in most global proteomic studies. Herein, we establish a brain TM protein-enriched spectral library based on 136 data-dependent acquisition runs acquired from various brain regions of both naïve mice and mental disease models. This spectral library comprises 3043 TM proteins including 171 GPCRs, 231 ion channels, and 598 transporters. Leveraging this library, we analyzed the data-independent acquisition data from different brain regions of two mouse models exhibiting depression- or anxiety-like behaviors. By integrating multiple informatics workflows and library sources, our study significantly expanded the mental stress-perturbed TM proteome landscape, from which a new GPCR regulator of depression was verified by in vivo pharmacological testing. In summary, we provide a high-quality mouse brain TM protein spectral library to largely increase the TM proteome coverage in specific brain regions, which would catalyze the discovery of new potential drug targets for the treatment of mental disorders.
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Encéfalo , Modelos Animales de Enfermedad , Trastornos Mentales , Ratones Endogámicos C57BL , Proteoma , Proteómica , Animales , Proteoma/metabolismo , Encéfalo/metabolismo , Proteómica/métodos , Ratones , Trastornos Mentales/metabolismo , Proteínas de la Membrana/metabolismo , Masculino , Receptores Acoplados a Proteínas G/metabolismoRESUMEN
Quantitative glycosylation analysis serves as an effective tool for detecting changes in glycosylation patterns in cancer and various diseases. However, compared with N-glycans, O-glycans present challenges in both qualitative and quantitative mass spectrometry analysis due to their low abundance, ease of peeling, lack of a universal enzyme, and difficult accessibility. To address this challenge, we developed O-GlycoIsoQuant, a novel O-glycome quantitative approach utilizing superbase release and isotopic Girard's P labeling. This method facilitates rapid and efficient nonreducing ß-elimination to dissociate O-glycans from proteins using the organic superbase, 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU), combined with light and heavy isotopic Girard's reagent P (GP) labeling for relative quantification of O-glycans by mass spectrometry. Employing this method, labeled O-glycans exhibit a double peak with a mass difference of 5 Da, suitable for stable relative quantification. The O-GlycoIsoQuant method is characterized by its high labeling efficiency, excellent reproducibility (CV < 20%), and good linearity (R2 > 0.99), across a dynamic range spanning a 100-fold range. This method was applied to various complex sample types, including human serum, porcine spermatozoa, human saliva, and urinary extracellular vesicles, detecting 33, 39, 49, and 37 O-glycans, respectively, thereby demonstrating its broad applicability.
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Glicómica , Marcaje Isotópico , Polisacáridos , Polisacáridos/análisis , Polisacáridos/química , Polisacáridos/metabolismo , Humanos , Glicómica/métodos , Animales , Glicosilación , Masculino , Espectrometría de MasasRESUMEN
Protein modification by lipid-derived electrophiles (LDEs) is associated with various signaling pathways. Among these LDEs, 4-hydroxy-2-nonenal (HNE) is the most toxic, and protein modified with HNE has been linked to various diseases, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. However, due to their low abundance, in-depth profiling of HNE modifications still presents challenges. This study introduces a novel strategy utilizing reversible thiazolidine chemistry to selectively capture HNE-modified proteins and a palladium-mediated cleavage reaction to release them. Thousands of HNE-modified sites in different cell lines were identified. Combined with ABPP, we discovered a set of HNE-sensitive sites that offer a new tool for studying LDE modifications in proteomes.
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Aldehídos , Procesamiento Proteico-Postraduccional , Tiazolidinas , Aldehídos/metabolismo , Proteoma/metabolismo , Peroxidación de LípidoRESUMEN
Observational studies have reported inconsistent associations between bone mineral density (BMD) and coronary artery calcification (CAC). We examined the observational association of BMD with CAC in 2 large population-based studies and evaluated the evidence for a potential causal relation between BMD and CAC using polygenic risk scores (PRS), 1- and 2-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) approaches. Our study populations comprised 1414 individuals (mean age 69.9 yr, 52.0% women) from the Rotterdam Study and 2233 individuals (mean age 56.5 yr, 50.9% women) from the Framingham Heart Study with complete information on CAC and BMD measurements at the total body (TB-), lumbar spine (LS-), and femoral neck (FN-). We used linear regression models to evaluate the observational association between BMD and CAC. Subsequently, we compared the mean CAC across PRSBMD quintile groups at different skeletal sites. In addition, we used the 2-stage least squares regression and the inverse variance weighted (IVW) model as primary methods for 1- and 2-sample MR to test evidence for a potentially causal association. We did not observe robust associations between measured BMD levels and CAC. These results were consistent with a uniform random distribution of mean CAC across PRSBMD quintile groups (P-value > .05). Moreover, neither 1- nor 2-sample MR supported the possible causal association between BMD and CAC. Our results do not support the contention that lower BMD is (causally) associated with an increased CAC risk. These findings suggest that previously reported epidemiological associations of BMD with CAC are likely explained by unmeasured confounders or shared etiology, rather than by causal pathways underlying both osteoporosis and vascular calcification processes.
Decreased bone mineral density, the determinant of osteoporosis, and increased coronary artery calcification are common in people at an advanced age and share some common risk factors. Some studies have reported a higher risk for coronary artery calcification in people with osteoporosis than in people without, whereas others failed to find evidence for this relationship. Recently, Mendelian randomization has emerged as an important epidemiological tool that offers a simple way to distinguish causation, minimizing the confounding present in observational studies, leveraging individual genetic data and the findings from robust genome-wide association studies. We combined data from the participants of both the Rotterdam Study and the Framingham Heart Study, and did not observe sufficient evidence for the association between bone mineral density at different skeletal sites and coronary artery calcification. Also, when using Mendelian randomization, we concluded there was no causal relation between bone deterioration and the build-up of calcium in the coronary arteries. Although more research is needed, we conclude that the associations between decreased bone mineral density and increased coronary artery calcification reported in previous studies are likely attributed to other confounders rather than a causal relationship between these traits.
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Densidad Ósea , Enfermedad de la Arteria Coronaria , Análisis de la Aleatorización Mendeliana , Calcificación Vascular , Humanos , Densidad Ósea/genética , Femenino , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Anciano , Calcificación Vascular/diagnóstico por imagen , Calcificación Vascular/genética , Enfermedad de la Arteria Coronaria/genética , Enfermedad de la Arteria Coronaria/epidemiología , Vasos Coronarios/patología , Vasos Coronarios/diagnóstico por imagen , Factores de RiesgoRESUMEN
LMNA gene mutation can cause muscular dystrophy, and post-translational modification plays a critical role in regulating its function. Here, we identify that lamin A is palmitoylated at cysteine 522, 588, and 591 residues, which are reversely catalyzed by palmitoyltransferase zinc finger DHHC-type palmitoyltransferase 5 (ZDHHC5) and depalmitoylase α/ß hydrolase domain 7 (ABHD7). Furthermore, the metabolite lactate promotes palmitoylation of lamin A by inhibiting the interaction between it and ABHD7. Interestingly, low-level palmitoylation of lamin A promotes, whereas high-level palmitoylation of lamin A inhibits, murine myoblast differentiation. Together, these observations suggest that ABHD7-mediated depalmitoylation of lamin A controls myoblast differentiation.
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Lamina Tipo A , Distrofias Musculares , Animales , Ratones , Diferenciación Celular , Lamina Tipo A/metabolismo , Distrofias Musculares/genética , Mioblastos/metabolismo , Procesamiento Proteico-PostraduccionalRESUMEN
Partial endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EndMT) is an intermediate phenotype observed in endothelial cells (ECs) undergoing a transition toward a mesenchymal state to support neovascularization during (patho)physiological angiogenesis. Here, we investigated the occurrence of partial EndMT in ECs under hypoxic/ischemic conditions and identified general transcription factor IIH subunit 4 (GTF2H4) as a positive regulator of this process. In addition, we discovered that GTF2H4 collaborates with its target protein excision repair cross-complementation group 3 (ERCC3) to co-regulate partial EndMT. Furthermore, by using phosphorylation proteomics and site-directed mutagenesis, we demonstrated that GTF2H4 was involved in the phosphorylation of receptor coactivator 3 (NCOA3) at serine 1330, which promoted the interaction between NCOA3 and p65, resulting in the transcriptional activation of NF-κB and the NF-κB/Snail signaling axis during partial EndMT. In vivo experiments confirmed that GTF2H4 significantly promoted partial EndMT and angiogenesis after ischemic injury. Collectively, our findings reveal that targeting GTF2H4 is promising for tissue repair and offers potential opportunities for treating hypoxic/ischemic diseases.