The FEBS Journal, EarlyView.Decidualization is the process by which human endometrial stromal cells undergo morphological and functional changes to prepare the uterus for embryo implantation and support pregnancy. Our study identifies the phosphatidic acid‐Src‐FAK‐RhoA/ROCK signaling pathway as a critical regulator of the cytoskeletal alterations required for this transformation.
Hyeon‐Jeong Jun +5 more
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A signal transduction blind spot: the function of adenylyl cyclase transmembrane domains
The FEBS Journal, EarlyView.Transmembrane adenylyl cyclases (tmACs) are essential for synthesising the universal second messenger cyclic AMP. All tmACs share a common topology that includes a large 12‐helix transmembrane (TM) domain. This domain accounts for ~ 35% of the coding sequence but its function is still an open question.
Ryan S. Dowsell, Matthew G. Gold
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The FEBS Journal, EarlyView.A targeted mass spectrometry‐based metabolomics assay was conducted to identify the impact of stress exposure on the regulation of biological stress pathways in the mdx mouse model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. We demonstrated a broad shift in the circulating stress‐relevant plasma metabolome associated with stressful scruff handling that was ...
Erynn E. Johnson, James M. Ervasti
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Bacterial transcriptional repressor NrdR – a flexible multifactorial nucleotide sensor
The FEBS Journal, EarlyView.NrdR is a bacterial transcription factor that regulates the expression of all three types of ribonucleotide reductase, an essential enzyme for cell survival, in response to intracellular ATP and dATP levels. We have carried out a comprehensive biochemical, biophysical and structural study of the response of E. coli NrdR to ATP and dATP.
Inna Rozman Grinberg +9 more
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Derivatives of MOPS: promising scaffolds for SARS coronaviruses Macro domain‐targeted inhibition
The FEBS Journal, EarlyView.The SARS‐CoV/CoV‐2 genome encodes non‐structural protein 3, which contains a ‘Macro domain’. This protein domain exhibits antagonistic activity against interferon signaling, which disrupts the host innate immune response and can thus mediate viral escape, highlighting its therapeutic potential.
Oney Ortega Granda +5 more
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A PDE4 shortform degrader: a first in isoform‐specific PDE4 inhibition
The FEBS Journal, EarlyView.Clinically used phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitors lack selectivity for PDE4 enzyme isoforms, which leads to documented side effects. Building in enzyme selectivity has proved difficult because all PDE4 enzymes share highly conserved catalytic domains. The report by Sin et al.
Donald H. Maurice
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LncRNAs are involved in regulating ageing and age-related disease through the adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase signalling pathway. [PDF]
Genes DisLi J +8 more
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Molecular mechanism for transcriptional regulation of the parathyroid hormone gene by Epiprofin
The FEBS Journal, EarlyView.The secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH) from the chief cells in the parathyroid glands is regulated by the concentration of extracellular calcium. Epiprofin (Epfn) expression is induced by NFATc2 in response to elevated serum calcium, and Epfn negatively regulates PTH production.
Takashi Nakamura +8 more
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Statement of Retraction: Forkhead-box C1 attenuates high glucose-induced trophoblast cell injury during gestational diabetes mellitus via activating adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase through regulating fibroblast growth factor 19. [PDF]
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