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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) remains a significant public health threat due to the ability of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants to evade the immune system and cause breakthrough infections. Although pathogenic coronaviruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS)-CoV lead to severe respiratory infections, how these viruses affect the chromatin proteomic composition upon infection remains largely uncharacterized. Here, we use our recently developed integrative DNA And Protein Tagging methodology to identify changes in host chromatin accessibility states and chromatin proteomic composition upon infection with pathogenic coronaviruses. SARS-CoV-2 infection induces TP53 stabilization on chromatin, which contributes to its host cytopathic effect. We mapped this TP53 stabilization to the SARS-CoV-2 spike and its propensity to form syncytia, a consequence of cell-cell fusion. Differences in SARS-CoV-2 spike variant-induced syncytia formation modify chromatin accessibility, cellular senescence, and inflammatory cytokine release via TP53. Our findings suggest that differences in syncytia formation alter senescence-associated inflammation, which varies among SARS-CoV-2 variants.
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COVID-19 , Coronavirus del Síndrome Respiratorio de Oriente Medio , Humanos , SARS-CoV-2 , Cromatina , Proteómica , Senescencia Celular , Células Gigantes , Proteína p53 Supresora de Tumor/genéticaRESUMEN
COVID-19 remains a significant public health threat due to the ability of SARS-CoV-2 variants to evade the immune system and cause breakthrough infections. Although pathogenic coronaviruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and MERS-CoV lead to severe respiratory infections, how these viruses affect the chromatin proteomic composition upon infection remains largely uncharacterized. Here we used our recently developed integrative DNA And Protein Tagging (iDAPT) methodology to identify changes in host chromatin accessibility states and chromatin proteomic composition upon infection with pathogenic coronaviruses. SARS-CoV-2 infection induces TP53 stabilization on chromatin, which contributes to its host cytopathic effect. We mapped this TP53 stabilization to the SARS-CoV-2 spike and its propensity to form syncytia, a consequence of cell-cell fusion. Differences in SARS-CoV-2 spike variant-induced syncytia formation modify chromatin accessibility, cellular senescence, and inflammatory cytokine release via TP53. Our findings suggest that differences in syncytia formation alter senescence-associated inflammation, which varies among SARS-CoV-2 variants.
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RNA binding proteins (RBPs) act as critical facilitators of spatially regulated gene expression. Muscleblind-like (MBNL) proteins, implicated in myotonic dystrophy and cancer, localize RNAs to myoblast membranes and neurites through unknown mechanisms. We find that MBNL forms motile and anchored granules in neurons and myoblasts, and selectively associates with kinesins Kif1bα and Kif1c through its zinc finger (ZnF) domains. Other RBPs with similar ZnFs associate with these kinesins, implicating a motor-RBP specificity code. MBNL and kinesin perturbation leads to widespread mRNA mis-localization, including depletion of Nucleolin transcripts from neurites. Live cell imaging and fractionation reveal that the unstructured carboxy-terminal tail of MBNL1 allows for anchoring at membranes. An approach, termed RBP Module Recruitment and Imaging (RBP-MRI), reconstitutes kinesin- and membrane-recruitment functions using MBNL-MS2 coat protein fusions. Our findings decouple kinesin association, RNA binding, and membrane anchoring functions of MBNL while establishing general strategies for studying multi-functional, modular domains of RBPs.
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Cinesinas , Distrofia Miotónica , Humanos , Cinesinas/genética , Cinesinas/metabolismo , Empalme Alternativo , ARN/metabolismo , Distrofia Miotónica/genética , Distrofia Miotónica/metabolismo , ARN Mensajero/genética , ARN Mensajero/metabolismoRESUMEN
Several microRNAs have emerged as regulators of pathways that control aging. For example, miR-228 is required for normal lifespan and dietary restriction (DR) mediated longevity through interaction with PHA-4 and SKN-1 transcription factors in Caenorhabditis elegans. miR-229,64,65, and 66, a cluster of microRNAs located adjacent to each other on chromosome III, are in the same family as miR-228, albeit with slight differences in the miR-228 seed sequence. We demonstrate that, in contrast to the anti-longevity role of miR-228, the miR-229-66 cluster is required for normal C. elegans lifespan and for the longevity observed in mir-228 mutants. miR-229-66 is also critical for lifespan extension observed under DR and reduced insulin signaling (IIS) and by constitutive nuclear SKN-1. Both DR and low-IIS upregulate the expression of the miRNA cluster, which is dependent on transcription factors PHA-4, SKN-1, and DAF-16. In turn, the expression of SKN-1 and DAF-16 requires mir-229,64,65,66. miR-229-66 targets the odd-skipped-related transcription factor, odd-2 to regulate lifespan. Knockdown of odd-2 increases lifespan, suppresses the short lifespan of mir-229,64,65,66(nDf63) III mutants, and alters levels of SKN-1 in the ASI neurons. Together with SKN-1, the miRNA cluster also indirectly regulates several genes in the xenobiotic detoxification pathway which increases wild-type lifespan and significantly rescues the short lifespan of mir-229,64,65,66(nDf63) III mutants. Thus, by interacting with SKN-1, miR-229-66 transduces the effects of DR and low-IIS in lifespan extension in C. elegans. Given that this pathway is conserved, it is possible that a similar mechanism regulates aging in more complex organisms.
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Proteínas de Caenorhabditis elegans , MicroARNs , Animales , Caenorhabditis elegans/metabolismo , Longevidad , Proteínas de Unión al ADN/genética , Proteínas de Unión al ADN/metabolismo , Factor 2 Relacionado con NF-E2/metabolismo , Insulina/metabolismo , MicroARNs/genética , MicroARNs/metabolismo , Proteínas de Caenorhabditis elegans/genética , Proteínas de Caenorhabditis elegans/metabolismo , Factores de Transcripción Forkhead/metabolismo , Factores de Transcripción/genética , Factores de Transcripción/metabolismoRESUMEN
Drug-tolerance is an acute defense response prior to a fully drug-resistant state and tumor relapse, however there are few therapeutic agents targeting drug-tolerance in the clinic. Here we show that miR-147b initiates a reversible tolerant-state to the EGFR inhibitor osimertinib in non-small cell lung cancer. With miRNA-seq analysis we find that miR-147b is the most upregulated microRNA in osimertinib-tolerant and EGFR mutated lung cancer cells. Whole transcriptome analysis of single-cell derived clones reveals a link between osimertinib-tolerance and pseudohypoxia responses irrespective of oxygen levels. Further metabolomics and genetic studies demonstrate that osimertinib-tolerance is driven by miR-147b repression of VHL and succinate dehydrogenase linked to the tricarboxylic acid cycle and pseudohypoxia pathways. Finally, pretreatment with a miR-147b inhibitor delays osimertinib-associated drug tolerance in patient-derived three-dimensional (3D) structures. This link between miR-147b and tricarboxylic acid cycle may provide promising targets for preventing tumor relapse.
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Adenocarcinoma/tratamiento farmacológico , Antineoplásicos/farmacología , Hipoxia de la Célula , Ciclo del Ácido Cítrico/fisiología , Neoplasias Pulmonares/tratamiento farmacológico , MicroARNs/fisiología , Adenocarcinoma/patología , Antineoplásicos/uso terapéutico , Línea Celular Tumoral , Proliferación Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Resistencia a Antineoplásicos , Receptores ErbB/antagonistas & inhibidores , Receptores ErbB/genética , Humanos , Neoplasias Pulmonares/patologíaRESUMEN
Transcription of expanded microsatellite repeats is associated with multiple human diseases, including myotonic dystrophy, Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy, and C9orf72-ALS/FTD. Reducing production of RNA and proteins arising from these expanded loci holds therapeutic benefit. Here, we tested the hypothesis that deactivated Cas9 enzyme impedes transcription across expanded microsatellites. We observed a repeat length-, PAM-, and strand-dependent reduction of repeat-containing RNAs upon targeting dCas9 directly to repeat sequences; targeting the non-template strand was more effective. Aberrant splicing patterns were rescued in DM1 cells, and production of RAN peptides characteristic of DM1, DM2, and C9orf72-ALS/FTD cells was drastically decreased. Systemic delivery of dCas9/gRNA by adeno-associated virus led to reductions in pathological RNA foci, rescue of chloride channel 1 protein expression, and decreased myotonia. These observations suggest that transcription of microsatellite repeat-containing RNAs is more sensitive to perturbation than transcription of other RNAs, indicating potentially viable strategies for therapeutic intervention.
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Proteínas Asociadas a CRISPR/metabolismo , Sistemas CRISPR-Cas , Endonucleasas/metabolismo , Terapia Genética/métodos , Repeticiones de Microsatélite , Distrofia Miotónica/terapia , Transcripción Genética , Empalme Alternativo , Animales , Proteína C9orf72/genética , Proteína C9orf72/metabolismo , Antígeno CD24/genética , Antígeno CD24/metabolismo , Canales de Cloruro/genética , Canales de Cloruro/metabolismo , Dependovirus/genética , Modelos Animales de Enfermedad , Regulación hacia Abajo , Activación Enzimática , Femenino , Vectores Genéticos , Células HEK293 , Células HeLa , Humanos , Masculino , Ratones Transgénicos , Mioblastos/metabolismo , Mioblastos/patología , Distrofia Miotónica/genética , Distrofia Miotónica/metabolismo , Distrofia Miotónica/patología , ARN Guía de Kinetoplastida/biosíntesis , ARN Guía de Kinetoplastida/genética , Transducción Genética , Proteína de Unión al GTP ran/genética , Proteína de Unión al GTP ran/metabolismoRESUMEN
Multiagent chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or a combination of both are the contemporary methods of cancer treatment. With medical advancements, though cure rates have increased considerably, focus is now shifted to the potential early and late complications of the same. The aim of this study was to assess the early oral complications in pediatric patients receiving chemotherapy. Sixty-two children with cancer undergoing chemotherapy with the mean age of 7.42 ± 3.6 years were included in the study. The various types of malignancies and oral problems during chemotherapy were recorded in the subjects. The most commonly encountered malignancy was acute lymphoblastic leukemia at 35.5%. Various oral and associated complications like mucosal inflammation with ulcerations, oral pain, xerostomia, and secondary infections were commonly seen, with mucositis being the most commonly observed complication in 58.1% of the subjects undergoing chemotherapy. Clinical importance of timely medical and dental interventions by a multidisciplinary team involving a pediatric dentist at different stages of anticancer treatment is also emphasized to minimize discomfort, increase treatment compliance, and improve the quality of life of pediatric patients. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Gandhi K, Datta G, Ahuja S, Saxena T, Datta AG. Prevalence of Oral Complications occurring in a Population of Pediatric Cancer Patients receiving Chemotherapy. Int Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2017;10(2):166-171.
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During neuronal development, local mRNA translation is required for axon guidance and synaptogenesis, and dysregulation of this process contributes to multiple neurodevelopmental and cognitive disorders. However, regulation of local protein synthesis in developing axons remains poorly understood. Here, we uncover a novel role for the actin-regulatory protein Mena in the formation of a ribonucleoprotein complex that involves the RNA-binding proteins HnrnpK and PCBP1 and regulates local translation of specific mRNAs in developing axons. We find that translation of dyrk1a, a Down syndrome- and autism spectrum disorders-related gene, is dependent on Mena, both in steady-state conditions and upon BDNF stimulation. We identify hundreds of additional mRNAs that associate with the Mena complex, suggesting that it plays broader role(s) in post-transcriptional gene regulation. Our work establishes a dual role for Mena in neurons, providing a potential link between regulation of actin dynamics and local translation.
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Actinas/metabolismo , Axones/fisiología , Neurogénesis/fisiología , Neuronas/metabolismo , ARN Mensajero/metabolismo , Animales , Movimiento Celular/fisiología , Proteínas del Citoesqueleto/metabolismo , Regulación de la Expresión Génica/fisiología , Biosíntesis de ProteínasRESUMEN
The Muscleblind (MBL) protein family is a deeply conserved family of RNA binding proteins that regulate alternative splicing, alternative polyadenylation, RNA stability and RNA localization. Their inactivation due to sequestration by expanded CUG repeats causes symptoms in the neuromuscular disease myotonic dystrophy. MBL zinc fingers are the most highly conserved portion of these proteins, and directly interact with RNA. We identified putative MBL homologs in Ciona intestinalis and Trichoplax adhaerens, and investigated their ability, as well as that of MBL homologs from human/mouse, fly and worm, to regulate alternative splicing. We found that all homologs can regulate alternative splicing in mouse cells, with some regulating over 100 events. The cis-elements through which each homolog exerts its splicing activities are likely to be highly similar to mammalian Muscleblind-like proteins (MBNLs), as suggested by motif analyses and the ability of expanded CUG repeats to inactivate homolog-mediated splicing. While regulation of specific target exons by MBL/MBNL has not been broadly conserved across these species, genes enriched for MBL/MBNL binding sites in their introns may play roles in cell adhesion, ion transport and axon guidance, among other biological pathways, suggesting a specific, conserved role for these proteins across a broad range of metazoan species.
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Empalme del ARN/genética , Proteínas de Unión al ARN/química , Proteínas de Unión al ARN/genética , Homología de Secuencia de Aminoácido , Animales , Ciona intestinalis/metabolismo , Secuencia Conservada , Evolución Molecular , Exones/genética , Ontología de Genes , Genes Reporteros , Células HeLa , Humanos , Intrones/genética , Ratones , Motivos de Nucleótidos/genética , Placozoa/metabolismo , ARN Mensajero/genética , ARN Mensajero/metabolismo , Proteínas de Unión al ARN/metabolismo , Secuencias Repetitivas de Ácidos Nucleicos/genéticaRESUMEN
Spatial restriction of mRNA to distinct subcellular locations enables local regulation and synthesis of proteins. However, the organizing principles of mRNA localization remain poorly understood. Here we analyzed subcellular transcriptomes of neural projections and soma of primary mouse cortical neurons and two neuronal cell lines and found that alternative last exons (ALEs) often confer isoform-specific localization. Surprisingly, gene-distal ALE isoforms were four times more often localized to neurites than gene-proximal isoforms. Localized isoforms were induced during neuronal differentiation and enriched for motifs associated with muscleblind-like (Mbnl) family RNA-binding proteins. Depletion of Mbnl1 and/or Mbnl2 reduced localization of hundreds of transcripts, implicating Mbnls in localization of mRNAs to neurites. We provide evidence supporting a model in which the linkage between genomic position of ALEs and subcellular localization enables coordinated induction of localization-competent mRNA isoforms through a post-transcriptional regulatory program that is induced during differentiation and reversed in cellular reprogramming and cancer.
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Proteínas de Unión al ADN/genética , Neuritas/metabolismo , ARN Mensajero/genética , Proteínas de Unión al ARN/genética , Empalme Alternativo/genética , Animales , Diferenciación Celular/genética , Reprogramación Celular/genética , Proteínas de Unión al ADN/antagonistas & inhibidores , Exones , Regulación del Desarrollo de la Expresión Génica , Humanos , Ratones , Isoformas de Proteínas , Estructura Terciaria de Proteína , Procesamiento Postranscripcional del ARN/genética , Proteínas de Unión al ARN/antagonistas & inhibidores , Transcriptoma/genéticaRESUMEN
RNA binding proteins of the conserved CUGBP1, Elav-like factor (CELF) family contribute to heart and skeletal muscle development and are implicated in myotonic dystrophy (DM). To understand their genome-wide functions, we analyzed the transcriptome dynamics following induction of CELF1 or CELF2 in adult mouse heart and of CELF1 in muscle by RNA-seq, complemented by crosslinking/immunoprecipitation-sequencing (CLIP-seq) analysis of mouse cells and tissues to distinguish direct from indirect regulatory targets. We identified hundreds of mRNAs bound in their 3' UTRs by both CELF1 and the developmentally induced MBNL1 protein, a threefold greater overlap in target messages than expected, including messages involved in development and cell differentiation. The extent of 3' UTR binding by CELF1 and MBNL1 predicted the degree of mRNA repression or stabilization, respectively, following CELF1 induction. However, CELF1's RNA binding specificity in vitro was not detectably altered by coincubation with recombinant MBNL1. These findings support a model in which CELF and MBNL proteins bind independently to mRNAs but functionally compete to specify down-regulation or localization/stabilization, respectively, of hundreds of mRNA targets. Expression of many alternative 3' UTR isoforms was altered following CELF1 induction, with 3' UTR binding associated with down-regulation of isoforms and genes. The splicing of hundreds of alternative exons was oppositely regulated by these proteins, confirming an additional layer of regulatory antagonism previously observed in a handful of cases. The regulatory relationships between CELFs and MBNLs in control of both mRNA abundance and splicing appear to have evolved to enhance developmental transitions in major classes of heart and muscle genes.
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Proteínas CELF/genética , Regulación de la Expresión Génica , Proteínas del Tejido Nervioso/genética , Empalme del ARN , ARN Mensajero/genética , Proteínas de Unión al ARN/genética , Animales , Proteínas CELF/metabolismo , Proteínas CELF1/genética , Proteínas CELF1/metabolismo , Regulación hacia Abajo , Exones , Regulación del Desarrollo de la Expresión Génica , Corazón/fisiología , Humanos , Ratones , Ratones Transgénicos , Músculo Esquelético/metabolismo , Distrofia Miotónica/genética , Distrofia Miotónica/terapia , Proteínas del Tejido Nervioso/metabolismo , Isoformas de Proteínas/metabolismo , Proteínas de Unión al ARN/metabolismo , Análisis de Secuencia de ARN , TranscriptomaRESUMEN
PURPOSE: The present study was undertaken to evaluate and assess, through questionnaire, the knowledge of mothers with different education levels regarding the emergency management of avulsed permanent teeth. BACKGROUND: The replantation is the preferred treatment for avulsed tooth. The prognosis depends upon the handling of the periodontal ligament and speed of replantation. Mothers are commonly taking care of children and are around them when such injuries can occur. Their knowledge about emergency management of avulsed tooth is important; that can vary upon the level of education of mothers. METHODS: The 800 mothers were divided into two groups of 400 each depending upon two different educational levels- primary and higher/technical education. After obtaining the consent, they filled 10 item questionnaire containing both correct and wrong answers related to emergency management of avulsed teeth. Collected data was statistically analyzed. RESULTS: The results indicated highly significant difference in the knowledge of mothers of two groups regarding emergency management of avulsed teeth with better knowledge and awareness in mothers with higher/technical education. CONCLUSION: Mothers with technical school education had better knowledge than mothers with primary school education. However, mothers of both the groups were severely lacking in the complete and accurate knowledge.
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Since its discovery, Chikungunya fever caused by a virus (CHIKV) has ravaged most of Africa and Southeast Asia. Despite there being more than a million reported cases in India alone and the seriousness of the disease in the chronic phase, a clear understanding of the disease pathogenesis and host response remains elusive. Here, we use microarray technology and quantitative PCR method to establish the complete miRNA, snoRNA and mRNA signature of host response upon CHIKV infection in human cell line infection model, HEK293T. The results were further validated in human primary cells (dermal fibroblasts). miRNA expression profiling revealed regulation of 152 miRNAs post CHIKV infection. An interesting overlap in miRNA signature was seen majorly with HCV, HPV and HIV1 virus. The microarray data further validated by qRT-PCR revealed induction of miR-744, miR-638, miR-503 and others among the top upregulated miRNAs. Notably, we found induction of snoRNAs belonging to C/D cluster including close paralogs of U3, U44, U76 and U78 snoRNAs. Genes were found to be differentially expressed along 3 major pathways; TGF-ß, endocytosis and the cell cycle pathways. qRT-PCR data confirmed strong induction of TGF-ß (SMAD6, JUN, SKIL) and endocytosis pathway (CXCR4, HSPA8, ADRB1) genes while downregulation of cell cycle genes (CDC27 and CDC23). Interestingly, use of TGF-ß inhibitor, SB-431542, increased CHIKV mediated cell death. Overall, this study aims at providing the first complete transcriptome signature of host response upon CHIKV infection to aid identification of possible biomarkers and therapeutic targets.