Midkine (MDK) is a mediator of the interaction between pancreatic cancer and beta cells. MDK, which originated from pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cells, exerted deleterious effects on paraneoplastic beta cells by binding to the SDC4 receptor on the beta cell surface and subsequently downregulating the Ras signaling pathway, thereby impairing insulin
Zengyu Feng+7 more
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Identification of Benzothiophene-Derived Inhibitors of Flaviviruses by Targeting RNA-Dependent RNA Polymerase. [PDF]
Wang LL+9 more
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METTL14/IGF2BP2‐mediated m6A modification drives LINC01094 upregulation in BC. Then, LINC01094 interacts with PKM2 monomers to promote their dimerization, while serving as a flexible scaffold to facilitate the assembly of the PKM2/JMJD5 complex, synergistically stabilizing PKM2 dimers and enhancing their nuclear translocation.
Mengqi Wang+8 more
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LRRC8A Regulates Outer Hair Cell Volume and Electromotility and is Required for Hearing
This study identifies LRRC8A‐dependent volume‐regulated anion channels (VRACs) as essential for cochlear outer hair cells' electromotility and auditory signal amplification. LRRC8A deficiency disrupts cell volume control, impairs auditory sensitivity, and causes deafness, while targeted LRRC8A re‐expression restores auditory function.
Shengnan Wang+15 more
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Multi-omics and biochemical reconstitution reveal CDK7-dependent mechanisms controlling RNA polymerase II function at gene 5'- and 3' ends. [PDF]
Luyties O+17 more
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Cryptic Splicing of GAP43 mRNA is a Novel Hallmark of TDP‐43‐Associated ALS and AD
TDP‐43 dysfunction disrupts RNA processing, inducing cryptic exon 4a1 inclusion in GAP43 and reducing its protein levels. This aberrant splicing impairs axonal regeneration and contributes to neurodegeneration in ALS and AD. RNA‐seq of patient brains reveals GAP43 downregulation and 4a1 upregulation, identifying cryptic exon 4a1 as a potential ...
Mingming Yang+9 more
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Functional dissection of the C-terminal domain of rabies virus RNA polymerase L protein. [PDF]
Izumi F+12 more
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USP10 Inhibits Ferroptosis via Deubiquinating POLR2A in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
This study identifies USP10 as a novel deubiquitinase that antagonizes ferroptosis in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Mechanistically, USP10 directly stabilizes POLR2A protein through post‐translational deubiquitination, enabling POLR2A‐mediated transcriptional activation of SLC7A11, a key ferroptosis inhibitor.
Diekuo Zhang+13 more
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Mechanistic insights into the activity of SARS-CoV-2 RNA polymerase inhibitors using single-molecule FRET. [PDF]
Groves D+8 more
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IncRNA‐ZFAS1, an Emerging Gate‐Keeper in DNA Damage‐Dependent Transcriptional Regulation
LncZFAS1 plays a crucial role during DNA damage response in mammalian cells. Loss of lncZFAS1 results in deficient DNA lesion removal and reduced cell viability. Mechanistically, lncZFAS1 modulates RNAPII phosphorylation and transcription and thereby promotes both GG‐NER and TC‐NER upon UV damage.
Jiena Liu+10 more
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