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Structural and functional characterization of the newly identified Photorhabdus laumondii tumor necrosis factor‐like lectin

The FEBS Journal, EarlyView.
We characterize the PLTL lectin from Photorhabdus laumondii, which adopts a unique TNF‐like fold. Binding assays reveal a preference for branched histo‐blood group oligosaccharides. Protein crystallography uncovers a novel hexameric assembly and identifies key residues involved in carbohydrate recognition.
Filip Melicher, Pavel Dobeš, Jan Komárek, Lukáš Faltinek, Marek Korsák, Petra Sýkorová, Josef Houser, Michaela Wimmerová   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Identifying Pathoadaptation in <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> Using Glycopolymer Sensor Arrays. [PDF]

ACS Sens
Johnson C, Leslie KG, Franco Ortega S, Moir JWB, Girkin JM, Johansen HK, Friman VP, Mahon CS.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

A guide to the types, structures, and multifaceted functions of matrix metalloproteinases in cancer

The FEBS Journal, EarlyView.
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) orchestrate cancer progression and metastasis through proteolytic and non‐proteolytic actions. By remodeling the tumor microenvironment, enhancing growth factor availability, and modulating cell behavior, MMPs promote proliferation, migration or invasion, and epithelial‐to‐mesenchymal transition. Alongside extracellular
Zoi Piperigkou, Sylvia Mangani, Spyros Kremmydas, Nikolaos E. Koletsis, Nikos K. Karamanos   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Behind the scenes: how the EMILIN/Multimerin family shapes the cancer landscape

The FEBS Journal, EarlyView.
The EMILIN/Multimerin family members regulate key hallmarks of cancer—including apoptosis, angiogenesis, metastasis, and tumor microenvironment remodeling. As indicated, their function in immune evasion, drug resistance, and metabolic reprogramming remains largely unexplored.
Evelina Poletto, Naike Casagrande, Emanuele Di Siena, Greta Carobolante, Lucrezia Camicia, Giorgia Schinello, Samanta Muzzin, Enrica Timis, Paola Spessotto, Maurizio Mongiat   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association of Elevated Galectin-4 Concentrations with Obesity, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Diseases. [PDF]

Int J Mol Sci
Kozak K, Zajkowska M.
europepmc   +1 more source

The fc fragment of IgMs binds C1q to activate the first step of the classical complement pathway, while inhibiting complement‐dependent cytotoxicity

The FEBS Journal, EarlyView.
Multimeric IgM‐fragment crystallizable region (Fc) fragments retain the ability to bind C1q and initiate the classical complement pathway, leading to C4 activation and deposition in vitro. However, the Fc cores can also inhibit complement‐dependent cytotoxicity by competing with surface‐bound antibodies for C1q engagement.
Andrea J. Pinto, Anne Chouquet, Isabelle Bally, Véronique Rossi, Nicole M. Thielens, Chantal Dumestre‐Pérard, Renate Kunert, Christine Gaboriaud, Wai Li Ling, Jean‐Baptiste Reiser   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ligand‐specific tuning of CLEC10A signalling strength and dendritic cell responses through engagement of different GalNAc‐containing glycan structures

The FEBS Journal, EarlyView.
The authors investigated the effects of various glycan ligands for CLEC10A, a lectin receptor expressed on dendritic cells (DCs). Monocyte‐derived DCs were stimulated with glycan‐conjugated dendrimers in combination with the TLR1/2 ligand Pam3CysK4, and responses were investigated at the mRNA and protein level.
Nadia L. van der Meijs, Remi Hatinguais, Mike de Kok, R. J. Eveline Li, Tesfay M. Godefa, Victor L. J. L. Thijssen, Yvette van Kooyk, Sandra J. van Vliet   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sialic acid serves as a functional receptor for grass carp reovirus. [PDF]

PLoS Pathog
Wang Q, Peng Z, Gui B, Li Y, Liao L, Zhu Z, Wang Y, He L.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

ER proteostasis meets mitochondrial function: contact sites as hubs of communication and therapeutic targets

The FEBS Journal, EarlyView.
Proteostasis ensures proper protein folding, modification, and degradation, while its impairment triggers ER stress. Chronic ER stress and maladaptive UPR via the CHOP–ERO1 axis remodel ERMCs, altering calcium signaling and mitochondrial metabolism.
Giorgia Maria Renna, Alessandro Cherubini, Ersilia Varone, Serena Germani, Alice Marrazza, Ester Zito   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Engineered Dual-Function Antibody-Like Proteins to Combat SARS-CoV-2-Induced Immune Dysregulation and Inflammation. [PDF]

Adv Sci (Weinh)
Wang Y, Bai C, Hou K, Zhang Z, Guo M, Wang X, Yang F, Liu X.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source