A Review on Expression, Pathological Roles, and Inhibition of TMPRSS2, the Serine Protease Responsible for SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Activation by Jyotirmoy Sarker, Pritha Das, Sabarni Sarker, Apurba Kumar Roy, A. Z. M. Ruhul Momen

“…SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, uses the host cell membrane receptor angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) for anchoring its spike protein, and the subsequent membrane fusion process is facilitated by host membrane proteases. …”
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Interleukin 10 Plays an Important Role in Neonatal Rats with Hypoxic-Ischemia Associated with B-Cell Lymphoma 2 and Endoplasmic Reticulum Protein 29 by Xue Bai, Liu-Lin Xiong, Chang-Le Fang, Hao-Li Zhou, Lu-Lu Xue, Yue Hu, Qing-Jie Xia, Jia Liu, Jun-Yan Zhang, Ting-Hua Wang, Si-Jin Yang

“…Moreover, not-targeting and targeting IL-10 siRNA lentivirus vectors were injected into the rats of the negative control (NC) and IL-10 group, respectively, and the mRNA levels of B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2) and endoplasmic reticulum protein 29 (ERp29) were detected by RT-qPCR following IL-10 silence. …”
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Loss of H2A.Z Is Not Sufficient to Determine Transcriptional Activity of Snf2-Related CBP Activator Protein or p400 Complexes by Tamara A. Bowman, Madeline M. Wong, Linda K. Cox, Joseph J. Baldassare, John C. Chrivia

“…The p400 and SRCAP (Snf2-related CBP activator protein) complexes remodel chromatin by catalyzing deposition of histone H2A.Z into nucleosomes. …”
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TRPV Subfamily (TRPV2, TRPV3, TRPV4, TRPV5, and TRPV6) Gene and Protein Expression in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis by Joel J. Toledo Mauriño, Gabriela Fonseca-Camarillo, Janette Furuzawa-Carballeda, Rafael Barreto-Zuñiga, Braulio Martínez Benítez, Julio Granados, Jesus K. Yamamoto-Furusho

“…The aim of the study was to characterize the gene and protein expression of the TRPV subfamily in UC patients and controls. …”
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Polymerase delta-interacting protein 2 mediates brain vascular permeability by regulating ROS-mediated ZO-1 phosphorylation and localization at the interendothelial border by Keke Wang, Hongyan Qu, Ruinan Hu, Bernard Lassègue, Douglas C. Eaton, Chang Song, Jianjun Mu, Kathy K. Griendling, Marina S. Hernandes

“…Abstract Background Polymerase delta-interacting protein 2 (Poldip2) is a novel regulator of vascular permeability that has been shown to be involved in aggravating blood–brain barrier (BBB) disruption following stroke; however, the underlying mechanisms are unknown. …”
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Improving the rheological and tribological properties of emulsion-filled gel by ultrasound-assisted cross-linked myofibrillar protein emulsion: Insight into the simulation of oral processing by Ye Tao, Jiaming Cai, Peng Wang, Lei Zhou, Jiale Chai, Zixu Wang, Xinglian Xu

Subjects: “…Myofibrillar protein…”
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Genome-Wide Association Study on Imputed Genotypes of 180 Eurasian Soybean <i>Glycine max</i> Varieties for Oil and Protein Contents in Seeds by Nadezhda A. Potapova, Irina V. Zorkoltseva, Alexander S. Zlobin, Andrey B. Shcherban, Anna V. Fedyaeva, Elena A. Salina, Gulnara R. Svishcheva, Tatiana I. Aksenovich, Yakov A. Tsepilov

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Enhanced membrane protein production in HEK293T cells via ATF4 gene knockout: A CRISPR-Cas9 mediated approach by Byung-Jo Choi, Ba Reum Kim, Ho Joong Choi, Ok-Hee Kim, Say-June Kim

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Repetitive Mild but Not Single Moderate Brain Trauma Is Associated with TAR DNA-Binding Protein 43 Mislocalization and Glial Activation in the Mouse Spinal Cord by Tamara Janković, Jelena Rajič Bumber, Nika Gržeta Krpan, Petra Dolenec, Marc Jaeger, Jasna Kriz, Gordana Župan, Kristina Pilipović

“…During the subacute period following a repetitive brain trauma, we found an increased choline acetyltransferase protein expression and significant microgliosis in the cervical part of the spinal cord, which was not detected after single TBI. …”
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Galectin-1-Dependent Mitochondria Apoptosis Plays an Essential Role in the Potential Protein Targets of DBDCT-Induced Hepatotoxicity as Revealed by Quantitative Proteomic Analyses by Jiayu Song, Yuan Ren, Lihua Liu, Yixin Wang, Chuandao Shi, Xiaoqing Ji, Yunlan Li, Qingshan Li

“…Meanwhile, network analysis of these differential proteins suggested that protein Galectin-1 (Gal-1) could regulate the apoptosis process (15 related proteins), which played an essential role in the potential targets of DBDCT-induced hepatotoxicity. …”
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Exploring the potential of black soldier fly live larvae as a sustainable protein source for laying hens: A comprehensive study on egg quality by Arianna Cattaneo, Erminia Sezzi, Marco Meneguz, Roberto Rosà, Davide Santori, Sofia Cucci, Rosalba Roccatello, Francesca Grosso, Stefano Mercandino, Valeria Zambotto, Eugenio Aprea, Pavel Solovyev, Luana Bontempo, Angela Trocino, Gerolamo Xiccato, Sihem Dabbou

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Correlation of disease activity score using erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein with clinical disease activity index in rheumatoid arthritis patients by Viraj Panchal, Puja Srivastava, Dhaiwat Shukla, Devang Rana, Supriya Malhotra, Sapan Pandya

Subjects: “…disease activity score employing 28 joint count-c-reactive protein…”
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Mesenchymal Stem Cells Carrying Viral Fusogenic Protein p14 to Treat Solid Tumors by Inducing Cell–Cell Fusion and Immune Activation by Yao Wang, Xunlei Pang, Ruirui Li, Jiuzhou Chen, Chen Wen, Huihuang Zhu, Tingyu Long, Jianjie Li, Lijun Zheng, Youcai Deng, Junnian Zheng, Bo Xu

“…Conclusion: MSC-based cytotherapy carrying viral fusogenic protein in this study kills cancer cells by inducing cell–cell fusion. …”
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Association of C1q/TNF-Related Protein-9 (CTRP9) Level with Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease by Zexuan Li, Yunhui Du, Lixin Jia, Jingyao Fan, Ruifeng Guo, Xinliang Ma, Xiao Wang, Shaoping Nie, Yongxiang Wei

“…Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is closely related to the incidence and progression of coronary artery disease (CAD), and the mechanisms linking OSA and CAD are multifactorial. C1q/TNF-related protein-9 (CTRP9) is a novel adipokine that protects the heart against ischemic injury and ameliorates cardiac remodeling. …”
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TGF‐β regulates the release of breast cancer cell‐derived extracellular vesicles and the sorting of their protein cargo by downregulating RAB27B expression by Chao Li, Agustin Enciso‐Martinez, Roman I. Koning, Mona Shahsavari, Peter ten Dijke

“…Here, we systematically investigate the effects of TGF‐β on the release and protein composition of EVs from breast cancer cells. …”
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Newcastle Disease Virus Displaying an Ectodomain of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Spike Protein Elicited Robust Humoral and Cellular Immunity in Mice by Jaturawitt Prasopsiri, Kanjana Srisutthisamphan, Benjamas Liwnaree, Juggragarn Jengarn, Jarin Kramyu, Payuda Hansoongnern, Papon Muangsanit, Nathiphat Tanwattana, Challika Kaewborisuth, Suttipun Sungsuwan, Anan Jongkaewwattana, Nanchaya Wanasen

“…With recent advancements in stabilizing coronavirus spike proteins to enhance their antigenicity, this study aimed to determine whether modifications to the MERS-CoV spike protein could improve its presentation on NDV particles, allowing the resulting virus to be used as an inactivated vaccine. …”
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Mutation-Specific Phenotypes in hiPSC-Derived Cardiomyocytes Carrying Either Myosin-Binding Protein C Or α-Tropomyosin Mutation for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy by Marisa Ojala, Chandra Prajapati, Risto-Pekka Pölönen, Kristiina Rajala, Mari Pekkanen-Mattila, Jyrki Rasku, Kim Larsson, Katriina Aalto-Setälä

“…Two founder mutations for HCM in Finland are located in myosin-binding protein C (MYBPC3-Gln1061X) and α-tropomyosin (TPM1-Asp175Asn) genes. …”
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Hubungan Asupan Protein, Kalsium, Phosfor, Dan Magnesium Dengan Kepadatan Tulang Pada Remaja Putri Di SMP Negeri 5 Padang by Noprisanti Noprisanti, Masrul Masrul, Defrin Defrin

“…Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui hubungan antara asupan protein, kalsium, phosfor, dan magnesium dengan kepadatan tulang pada remaja putri. …”
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Potential Role of Drebrin A, an F-Actin Binding Protein, in Reactive Synaptic Plasticity after Pilocarpine-Induced Seizures: Functional Implications in Epilepsy by Lotfi Ferhat

“…Developmentally regulated brain protein (drebrin A) is one of the most abundant neuron-specific binding proteins of F-actin and its expression is increased in parallel with synapse formation. …”
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Recombinant α-Klotho Protein Alleviated Acute Cardiorenal Injury in a Mouse Model of Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Septic Cardiorenal Syndrome Type 5 by Xi Liu, Yangyang Niu, Xiaoqin Zhang, Yingying Zhang, Ying Yu, Jieli Huang, Jiangtao Li, Chen Yu

“…The klotho gene encodes the α-klotho protein, which has many functions. Previous studies have found that α-klotho protein has a cardiorenal protective function. α-Klotho deficiency renders the kidney more susceptible to injury and results in cardiovascular calcification and left ventricular hypertrophy in chronic kidney disease. …”
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