Microbiome‐blood–brain barrier interactions in aging — mechanisms and therapeutic potential
Aging reshapes the gut microbiome (↓SCFA‐producing commensals; ↑pro‐inflammatory outputs), shifting circulating metabolites (↓SCFAs; ↑LPS, ↑TMAO, ↑PAA) that act at the BBB to increase nonspecific transcytosis, alter transport, and promote astrocyte reactivity, heightening brain vulnerability.
Daniel Cuervo‐Zanatta +3 more
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Unveiling the Heterogeneity and Multifunctions of Biological Membranes: A Unifying Perspective in Membrane Biophysics from Molecular Coupling to Cellular Function. [PDF]
Wu H, Ou-Yang ZC.
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Although too much iron in the brain promotes neurodegeneration, iron ion chelators have had mixed effects in clinical trials. This review explains why; some chelators do not render the iron redox‐inactive (e.g., L1) whereas others do (e.g., desferrioxamine).
Barry Halliwell
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Pharmacophore-Based QSAR Model of Multi Scaffolds as NAMPT Inhibitors & Scaffold Diversity Analysis. [PDF]
Lee S, Zheng M, Kim K, Chun KH.
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An epithelial GPR35 isoform supports tumor‐associated transcriptional and metabolic phenotypes
GPR35 generates two functionally distinct isoforms with previously unresolved roles. GPR35‐short mediates immune‐cell chemotaxis, while GPR35‐long is enriched in colorectal cancer epithelium, where it supports increased metabolism, proliferation, and tumor‐associated transcriptional programs.
Jørgen D. Rønneberg +14 more
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Mesial temporal shape asymmetry as a neuro-imaging correlate of epilepsy in mild cognitive impairment and dementia. [PDF]
Zawar I +8 more
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Structure‐forward targeting of claudins with synthetic binders
Claudins form the paracellular barriers between epithelial and endothelial tissues at tight junctions and are targets for molecular binders with the goal of modulating barrier permeability. Claudin‐binding molecules are relevant in drug delivery or in altering claudin interactions with disease‐causing proteins.
Alex J. Vecchio
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Racism, sexism, and classism: The uneven terrain of student belonging in introductory biology classrooms. [PDF]
Donham C, Madison MJ, Andrews TC.
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Discerning protein pools by selective staining with self‐labeling tags
Cell surface proteins have an intra‐ and extracellular pool. Combining genetic fusion to self‐labeling tags that can be addressed with small molecule fluorophores allows separating these pools. We highlight recent developments and techniques for state‐of‐the‐art interrogation of cell surface proteins in the complex tissue setting.
Kati Fischermanns, Johannes Broichhagen
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Mechanosensitive feedback organizes cell shape and motion during hindbrain neuropore morphogenesis. [PDF]
Pérez-Verdugo F +3 more
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