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GDP‐fucose transporter SLC35C1: a potential regulatory role in cytosolic GDP‐fucose and fucosylated glycan synthesis

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
The inactivation of SLC35C1 (GDP‐fucose transporter) and enzymes involved in GDP‐fucose biosynthesis was studied. Fucose supplementation increases the level of GDP‐fucose to abnormal, millimolar values in the absence of the TSTA3 protein and SLC35C1 in contrast to the GMDS/SLC35C1 double mutant.
Edyta Skurska, Mariusz Olczak
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Integrating Secondary Structures Information into Triangular Spatial Relationships (TSR) for Advanced Protein Classification [PDF]

arXiv
Protein structures represent the key to deciphering biological functions. The more detailed form of similarity among these proteins is sometimes overlooked by the conventional structural comparison methods. In contrast, further advanced methods, such as Triangular Spatial Relationship (TSR), have been demonstrated to make finer differentiations. Still,
arxiv  

Short peptide perturbs spermatogenesis via immune microenvironment dysregulation and mitochondrial imbalance

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
In the blood–testis barrier, occludin is crucial for tight junctions. This study demonstrates that occludin‐targeting short peptides disrupt junction integrity, inducing immune cell infiltration, tumor necrosis factor‐α/interleukin‐6 secretion and mitochondrial dysfunction, ultimately triggering apoptosis.
Heng Wang, Xiaofang Tan, Deyu Chen
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Construction of hyperthermostable d‐allulose 3‐epimerase from Arthrobacter globiformis M30 using the sequence information from Arthrobacter psychrolactophilus

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
d‐Allulose can be produced from d‐fructose by d‐allulose 3‐epimerase. Based on sequence homology information, we successfully engineered thermostable mutants with the protein engineering method. By integrating positive mutations, we constructed an enzyme that exhibits hyperthermostability without a loss in the activity.
Kensaku Shimada, Kouhei Ohtani, Pushpa Kiran Gullapalli, Kazuhiko Ishikawa   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Modulating weak protein-protein cross-interactions by addition of free amino acids at millimolar concentrations [PDF]

arXiv
In this paper, we quantify weak protein protein interactions in solution using Cross-Interaction Chromatography (CIC) and Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) and demonstrate that they can be modulated by the addition of free amino acids. With CIC, we determined the second osmotic virial cross-interaction coefficient (B23) as a proxy for the interaction ...
arxiv  

Biophysical characterization and ion transport with cell‐based and proteoliposome reconstitution assays of invertebrate K+‐Cl− cotransporters

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
The K+‐Cl− cotransporters (KCCs) facilitate the symport of ions across the plasma membrane. They participate in physiological processes including neuronal regulation. Here, we characterized KCCs from Drosophila and Hydra vulgaris. Comparative analyses of transporters provide insights into the mechanism of KCC ion transport, regulation, and evolution ...
Satoshi Fudo, Marina Verkhovskaya, Coralie Di Scala, Claudio Rivera, Tommi Kajander   +4 more
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Aging‐Driven Blood–Brain Barrier Dysfunction and Its Impact on CNS Cancer Susceptibility: A Comprehensive Narrative Review

Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.
Aging weakens the blood–brain barrier (BBB), increasing susceptibility to CNS cancers and complicating treatment. This review examines BBB deterioration, its impact on drug delivery, and potential interventions like targeting neuroinflammation and advanced therapies.
Quang La, Aiman Baloch, David F. Lo
wiley   +1 more source

CNS Mitochondria‐Derived Vesicle in Blood: Potential Biomarkers for Brain Mitochondria Dysfunction

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Mitochondrial dysfunction is a hallmark of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's (AD) and Parkinson's (PD). Our goal was to develop practical, noninvasive methods to assess mitochondrial status through the detection of mitochondria‐derived vesicles (MDVs).
Qi Liu, Wentao Chen, Yahong Wu, Zhen Guo, Jun Chen, Chen Tian, Pan Wang, Shaopeng Zeng, Bin Xu, Jing Duan, Shilong Han, Xiao Xiong, Jing Zhang   +12 more
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Compound Heterozygous MRPS14 Variants Associated With Leigh Syndrome

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT MRPS14 (uS14m) is a nuclear‐encoded ribosomal protein important for mitochondria‐specific translation. To date, only a single individual with a recessive MRPS14‐related disorder (also known as COXPD38) has been reported. We report an additional subject possessing novel compound heterozygous MRPS14 variants (p.Asp37Asn, p.Asn60Asp). The subject
Maria Gabriela Otero, Christina Freeman, Ruchi Shah, Renkui Bai, Hong Cui, Marian Castro, Zachary Myers, Eric Choy, Derek Chan, Molly Easter, Sophia Y. Zhao, Madeline Babros, Ruchi Garg, Matthew Deardorff, Franklin Moser, Tyler Mark Pierson   +15 more
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Myostatin Levels in SMA Following Disease‐Modifying Treatments: A Multi‐Center Study

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study investigated myostatin levels in SMA patients receiving disease‐modifying therapies (DMTs) to understand their relationship with treatment duration and functional status. Methods Our study includes both cross‐sectional and longitudinal analyses of myostatin levels in treated SMA patients.
Fiorella Piemonte, Sara Petrillo, Anna Capasso, Giorgia Coratti, Adele D'Amico, Michela Catteruccia, Maria Carmela Pera, Concetta Palermo, Marika Pane, Emanuela Abiusi, Gianpaolo Cicala, Marianna Villa, Chiara Bravetti, Chiara Arpaia, Agnese Novelli, Salvatore Falqui, Stefania Fiori, Giulia Napoli, Silvia Baroni, Francesco Danilo Tiziano, Enrico Bertini, Giacomo Comi, Stefania Corti, Eugenio Mercuri   +23 more
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