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Systems Biological Approaches Reveal Non-additive Responses and Multiple Crosstalk Mechanisms between TLR and GPCR Signaling [PDF]

Genomics & Informatics, 2012
A variety of ligands differ in their capacity to bind the receptor, elicit gene expression, and modulate physiological responses. Such receptors include Toll-like receptors (TLRs), which recognize various patterns of pathogens and lead to primary innate ...
Jayalakshmi Krishnan, Sangdun Choi
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Lipopolysaccharide increases bitter taste sensitivity via epigenetic changes in Tas2r gene clusters

iScience, 2023
Summary: T2R bitter receptors, encoded by Tas2r genes, are not only critical for bitter taste signal transduction but also important for defense against bacteria and parasites.
Cailu Lin, Masafumi Jyotaki, John Quinlan, Shan Feng, Minliang Zhou, Peihua Jiang, Ichiro Matsumoto, Liquan Huang, Yuzo Ninomiya, Robert F. Margolskee, Danielle R. Reed, Hong Wang   +11 more
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From Cell‐Derived Vesicles to Hybrid Nanovectors: Biological Membranes as Functional Blueprints for Gene Delivery

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Biologically derived and hybrid nonviral nanovectors are examined as distinct but convergent design approaches. Integrating synthetic components with biologically functionalized membranes allows efficient interactions with complex cellular environments.
Clara Baldari, Claudia Leone, Gabriella Leccese, Claudia De Stradis, Alessandra Invidia, Concetta Quintarelli, Biagio De Angelis, Franco Locatelli, Giuseppe Gigli, Gabriele Maiorano, Ilaria Elena Palamà   +10 more
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Targeting CD300a Signaling With a Phosphatidylserine‐Presenting Hydrogel Rescues Macrophage Dysfunction and Accelerates Diabetic Wound Healing

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Schematic illustration of the proposed mechanism: PEG/RGD‐PSLs mimic apoptotic cells to engage PS receptors (notably CD300a), transducing an inhibitory signal that suppresses the MyD88/NF‐κB pathway, leading to global anti‐inflammatory and pro‐reparative effects.
Lele Wu, Xuetong Hao, Yang Zou, Xinglin Chen, Junyan Kong, Chunning Gu, Wenjie Ma, Zhongjun Yang, Huifen Liu, Mengmeng Liu, Xin Tong   +10 more
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A G-protein-coupled chemoattractant receptor recognizes lipopolysaccharide for bacterial phagocytosis.

PLoS Biology, 2018
Phagocytes locate microorganisms via chemotaxis and then consume them using phagocytosis. Dictyostelium amoebas are stereotypical phagocytes that prey on diverse bacteria using both processes.
Miao Pan, Matthew P Neilson, Alexander M Grunfeld, Phillip Cruz, Xi Wen, Robert H Insall, Tian Jin   +6 more
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Optical Detection of Cellular Signals at Material Interfaces

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Emerging functional materials are transforming optical detection of cellular signals. This review highlights optical techniques that exploit the unique optical properties of diverse materials to detect and quantify cellular electrical, chemical, and mechanical signals, and discusses key opportunities and challenges.
Xuchen Ren, Jitong Ren, Zixin Zhang, Koney Eungkon Kim, Francis L. Hong, Yuecheng Peter Zhou   +5 more
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Synergy between sphingosine 1-phosphate and lipopolysaccharide signaling promotes an inflammatory, angiogenic and osteogenic response in human aortic valve interstitial cells.

PLoS ONE, 2014
Given that the bioactive lipid sphingosine 1-phosphate is involved in cardiovascular pathophysiology, and since lipid accumulation and inflammation are hallmarks of calcific aortic stenosis, the role of sphingosine 1-phosphate on the pro-inflammatory/pro-
Isabel Fernández-Pisonero, Javier López, Esther Onecha, Ana I Dueñas, Patricia Maeso, Mariano Sánchez Crespo, José Alberto San Román, Carmen García-Rodríguez   +7 more
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Water‐Activated Phospholipid Phase‐Separation Gel as an Immunomodulatory Anti‐Adhesion Barrier for Postoperative Adhesion Prevention

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
A water‐activated phospholipid phase‐separation gel is repurposed as a drug‐free surgical barrier for postoperative adhesion prevention. Propylene glycol promotes rapid lamellar gel reinforcement, prolonged local retention, and tissue coverage, while phosphatidylcholine‐mediated immunomodulation suppresses inflammatory and fibrotic responses. This dual‐
Jong‐Ju Lee, Yulseung Sung, Yeji Kim, Heesang Yang, Suyeon Pyo, Byeol Yun, Sung‐Joo Hwang   +6 more
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An Engineered Biomimetic Nanoreactor With Cascade Functions for Targeted and Combinatorial Therapy of Ischemic Stroke

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Preparation of RVG‐modified erythrocyte membrane‐coated HMPB nanocarriers loaded with L‐arginine and NBP (RM@HPAN) and its neuroprotective mechanism. After intravenous injection, RM@HPAN achieves prolonged circulation, RVG‐29‐mediated BBB penetration, and ischemic accumulation.
Shaofa Li, Ying Wu, Huimin Wei, Jinyong Teng, Zaizhi Yang, Jufang Chen, Bao Liao, Xiaoqin Huang, Lanqing Meng, Tong Li   +9 more
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Near‐Infrared Light‐Activated Polydopamine Nanoparticles Conjugated With Transferrin Peptides for Enhanced Brain Accumulation

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
This study demonstrates that Tf‐PDA NPs combine a receptor‐mediated targeting with mild photothermal activation to enhance nanoparticle accumulation in the brain. NIR‐activated Tf‐PDA NPs increase BBB permeability to NPs in vitro and in vivo without inducing cytotoxicity or adverse immune responses.
Rafaela Ferrão, Susana Simões, Paulo Rodrigues‐Santos, Vitor Francisco, Akhilesh Rai, Lino Ferreira   +5 more
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