Aldehyde dehydrogenase 1A1 (ALDH1A1) is a cancer stem cell marker in several malignancies. We established a novel epithelial cell line from rectal adenocarcinoma with unique overexpression of this enzyme. Genetic attenuation of ALDH1A1 led to increased invasive capacity and metastatic potential, the inhibition of proliferation activity, and ultimately ...
Martina Poturnajova +25 more
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Directed evolution of bacteriophages: thwarted by prolific prophage. [PDF]
Peters TL +5 more
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Targeted modulation of IGFL2‐AS1 reveals its translational potential in cervical adenocarcinoma
Cervical adenocarcinoma patients face worse outcomes than squamous cell carcinoma counterparts despite similar treatment. The identification of IGFL2‐AS1's differential expression provides a molecular basis for distinguishing these histotypes, paving the way for personalized therapies and improved survival in vulnerable populations globally.
Ricardo Cesar Cintra +6 more
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Effects of selection stringency on the outcomes of directed evolution. [PDF]
Alpay BA, Desai MM.
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Rethinking plastic waste: innovations in enzymatic breakdown of oil‐based polyesters and bioplastics
Plastic pollution remains a critical environmental challenge, and current mechanical and chemical recycling methods are insufficient to achieve a fully circular economy. This review highlights recent breakthroughs in the enzymatic depolymerization of both oil‐derived polyesters and bioplastics, including high‐throughput protein engineering, de novo ...
Elena Rosini +2 more
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Directed Evolution in Escherichia coli for Novel Ligand-Binding Regulators: Evolving a Progesterone-Responsive Transcription Factor to Bind Cortisol. [PDF]
Clark-ElSayed A +4 more
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Overview of molecular signatures of senescence and associated resources: pros and cons
Cells can enter a stress response state termed cellular senescence that is involved in various diseases and aging. Detecting these cells is challenging due to the lack of universal biomarkers. This review presents the current state of senescence identification, from biomarkers to molecular signatures, compares tools and approaches, and highlights ...
Orestis A. Ntintas +6 more
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Directed evolution of a sequence-specific covalent protein tag for RNA labeling. [PDF]
Huang R, Ting AY.
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The relationship between anabolic and catabolic processes governing lung cancer cell growth is nuanced. We show that ATG4B, an autophagy regulator, is elevated in lung cancer and that high ATG4B is associated with worse patient outcomes. Targeting ATG4B in cells reduces growth, protein synthesis, and mTORC1 activity, demonstrating a new relationship ...
Patrick J. Ryan +6 more
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Directed evolution and modular integration of a high-affinity ICOS-L variant for potent T cell-mediated tumor elimination. [PDF]
Ha JY +4 more
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