Constitutional Nephrin Deficiency in Conditionally Immortalized Human Podocytes Induced Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition, Supported by β-Catenin/NF-kappa B Activation: A Consequen... by Gian Marco Ghiggeri, Maddalena Gigante, Armando Di Donato

“…In fact, a model of human podocyte with engineered nephrin deficiency constitutionally expressed high levels of α-SMA, vimentin, fibronectin, and other hallmarks of EMT. …”
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RECQL4 affects MHC class II‐mediated signalling and favours an immune‐evasive signature that limits response to immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy in patients with malignant melan... by Sara Egea‐Rodriguez, Renáta Váraljai, Thierry M. Nordmann, Restuan Lubis, Manuel Philip, Florian Rambow, Alexander Roesch, Michael Flaig, Susanne Horn, Raphael Stoll, Fang Zhao, Annette Paschen, Bert Klebl, Ian D. Hickson, Dirk Schadendorf, Matthias Mann, Iris Helfrich

“…Finally, we generated genetically engineered RECQL4 variants and conducted comprehensive multi‐omic profiling, employing techniques such as liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry, to elucidate mechanistic insights. …”
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miR-1458 is inhibited by low concentrations of Vitamin B6 and targets TBX6 to promote the formation of spermatogonial stem cells in Rugao Yellow Chicken by Qingqing Geng, Cai Hu, Ziduo Zhao, Zhe Wang, Fufu Cheng, Jing Chen, Qisheng Zuo, Yani Zhang

“…Spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) have vast application prospects in livestock and poultry production, genetic engineering, and medical research. However, the scarcity of SSCs and the complexity of their development limit the elucidation and verification of the mechanism of SSCs in vitro. …”
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Evaluation of wheat products with high flavonoid content: justification of importance of marker-assisted development and production of flavonoid-rich wheat cultivars by E. K. Khlestkina, N. I. Usenko, E. I. Gordeeva, O. I. Stabrovskaya, I. B. Sharfunova, Y. S. Otmakhova

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Metabolic changes before and after weaning in Dezhou donkey foals in relation to gut microbiota by Qiwen Yang, Qiwen Yang, Haibing Liu, Halima Jafari, Bing Liu, Zhaofei Wang, Jiangtian Su, Fuwen Wang, Ge Yang, Minhao Sun, Jie Cheng, Boying Dong, Min Li, Mingjian Gen, Jie Yu

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Integrated metabolome and transcriptome analysis reveals key genes and pathways associated with egg yolk percentage in chicken by Wen Li, Yuxing Luo, Shoujia Zhu, Mengyuan Wang, Xuli Zhao, Zhonghua Ning

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Biological factors controlling starch digestibility in human digestive system by Cheng Li, Yiming Hu, Songnan Li, Xueer Yi, Shuaibo Shao, Wenwen Yu, Enpeng Li

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Tissue-specific roles of de novo DNA methyltransferases by Dániel Márton Tóth, Flóra Szeri, Mária Ashaber, Muhyiddeen Muazu, Lóránt Székvölgyi, Tamás Arányi

“…Abstract DNA methylation, catalyzed by DNA methyltransferases (DNMT), plays pivotal role in regulating embryonic development, gene expression, adaption to environmental stress, and maintaining genome integrity. …”
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Resveratrol, a food-derived polyphenol, promotes Melanosomal degradation in skin fibroblasts through coordinated activation of autophagy, lysosomal, and antioxidant pathways by Saki Okamoto, Saya Kakimaru, Mayuko Koreishi, Mika Sakamoto, Yoshimasa Nakamura, Hideya Ando, Yoshio Tsujino, Ayano Satoh

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Plasma Optimization as a Novel Tool to Explore Plant–Microbe Interactions in Climate Smart Agriculture by Binoop Mohan, Chandrima Karthik, Doni Thingujam, Karolina M. Pajerowska-Mukhtar, Vinoy Thomas, M Shahid Mukhtar

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Intercellular TIMP-1-CD63 signaling directs the evolution of immune escape and metastasis in KRAS-mutated pancreatic cancer cells by Chu-An Wang, Ya-Chin Hou, Yi-Kai Hong, Yu-Jing Tai, Chieh Shen, Pei-Chi Hou, Jhao-Lin Fu, Cheng-Lin Wu, Siao Muk Cheng, Daw-Yang Hwang, Yung-Yeh Su, Yan-Shen Shan, Shaw-Jenq Tsai

“…Methods Single-cell RNA sequencing and analysis of primary PDAC tumors were conducted. Genetically engineered pancreas-specific Kras-mutated, dual specificity phosphatase-2 (Dusp2) knockout mouse models were established. …”
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A novel USP4 inhibitor that suppresses colorectal cancer stemness by promoting β-catenin and Twist1 degradation by Fengtian Li, Yi Zhou, Xinyue Lin, Yaxin Zhang, Qingyong Hu, Enen Zhao, Huali Li, Xingyan Pan, Feng Shu, Kun Zhang, Chengmei Huang, Na Tang, Wenting Liao

“…Treatment with U4-I05 also inhibited tumor metastasis and extended survival in a genetically engineered CRC mouse model. Conclusions This study identifies U4-I05 as a USP4 inhibitor with significant therapeutic efficacy against CRC, offering a promising avenue for the development of new treatments targeting cancer stemness and chemotherapy resistance. …”
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In vitro micropropagation protocols for two endangered Dianthus species - via in vitro culture for conservation and recultivation purposes by Dóra Farkas, Judit Csabai, Angéla Kolesnyk, Pál Szarvas, Judit Dobránszki

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Microcephaly protein ANKLE2 promotes Zika virus replication by Adam T. Fishburn, Cole J. Florio, Thomas N. Klaessens, Brian Prince, Neil A. B. Adia, Nicholas J. Lopez, Nitin Sai Beesabathuni, Sydney S. Becker, Liubov Cherkashchenko, Sophia T. Haggard Arcé, Vivian Hoang, Traci N. Shiu, R. Blake Richardson, Matthew J. Evans, Claudia Rückert, Priya S. Shah

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Spatial and seasonal distribution of selected nitrogen cycle genes in deep waters of the Baltic Proper by Michał Grabski, Michał Grabski, Ewa Kotlarska, Aneta Łuczkiewicz, Konrad Hryniewicz, Grzegorz Węgrzyn, Beata Szymczycha

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<i>Ex Vivo</i> Regional Gene Therapy Compared to Recombinant BMP-2 for the Treatment of Critical-Size Bone Defects: An In Vivo Single-Cell RNA-Sequencing Study by Arijita Sarkar, Matthew C. Gallo, Jennifer A. Bell, Cory K. Mayfield, Jacob R. Ball, Mina Ayad, Elizabeth Lechtholz-Zey, Stephanie W. Chang, Osamu Sugiyama, Denis Evseenko, Jay R. Lieberman

“…<i>Ex vivo</i> regional gene therapy is a promising tissue-engineering strategy for bone regeneration: osteogenic mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can be genetically modified to express an osteoinductive stimulus (e.g., bone morphogenetic protein-2), seeded onto an osteoconductive scaffold, and then implanted into a bone defect to exert a therapeutic effect. …”
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Molecular insight into reproductive toxicity and transgenerational effects of Cadmium exposure on Drosophila melanogaster by Yi Pan, Ke Fan, Linhao Zong, Yantao Luo, Xin Ni, Dong Chen, Jinjun Qian, Fei Ma, Jie Cheng, Miao Guan

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PARylation of HMGA1 desensitizes esophageal squamous cell carcinoma to olaparib by Xin‐Yuan Lei, Kai‐Yue He, Qiu‐Tong Li, Lei Zhang, Dan‐Hui Wu, Jing‐Yu Yang, Jin‐Rong Guo, Meng‐Jie Liu, Zi‐Long Zhao, Jun‐Qi Li, Huai Liu, Yuan Zhao, Yu‐Jia Li, Qian‐Hui Sun, Chen‐Guang Wu, Yun‐Fan Wang, Geng‐Sheng Cao, Gang Wang, Yong‐Ping Jian, Zhi‐Xiang Xu

“…In both subcutaneous tumour models and genetically engineered mouse models of in situ esophageal cancer, HMGA1 interference increased tumour sensitivity to olaparib. …”
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Chemotherapy in synergy with innate immune agonists enhances T cell priming for checkpoint inhibitor treatment in pancreatic cancer by Nan Niu, Keyu Li, Junke Wang, Vanessa Funes, Birginia Espinoza, Pan Li, Jianxin Wang, Melissa Lyman, Mengni He, Brian Herbst, Michael Wichroski, Ruslan Novosiadly, Sami Shoucair, Yiping Mou, Lei Zheng

“…Methods We thus tested, by using the preclinical model of PDACs including the genetically engineered mouse KPC spontaneous pancreatic tumor model and the pancreatic KPC tumor orthotopic implant model, the combinations of synthetic innate immune agonists including STING and NLRP3 agonist, respectively, and ICIs with or without chemotherapy. …”
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Incorporation of recombinant proteins into extracellular vesicles by Lactococcus cremoris by Tina Vida Plavec, Kristina Žagar Soderžnik, Giulia Della Pelle, Špela Zupančič, Robert Vidmar, Aleš Berlec

“…The presence of the most abundant lactococcal proteins in EVs fraction suggests that protein cargo-loading of EVs in L. cremoris NZ9000 is not regulated. However, our data suggests that L. cremoris NZ9000 genetically engineered to express recombinant proteins can produce EVs containing these proteins in scalable manner. …”
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