Molecular Mechanism of Prolactin-Releasing Peptide Recognition and Signaling via its G Protein-Coupled Receptor

Molecular Mechanism of Prolactin-Releasing Peptide Recognition and Signaling via its G Protein-Coupled Receptor

Analysis of the Molecular Recognition and Signal Transduction Mechanism of PRRP and PRRPR Research Background Neuropeptides, as the most abundant signaling molecules in the nervous system, have over 100 identified types and play critical roles in processes like metabolism, pain sensation, and reproduction. Among them, RF-amide neuropeptides are cha...

Stem Cell Transplantation Extends the Reproductive Lifespan of Naturally Aging Cynomolgus Monkeys

Stem Cell Transplantation Extends the Reproductive Lifespan of Naturally Aging Cynomolgus Monkeys Background of the Study The ovary is a crucial organ for female reproduction and health, responsible for producing oocytes and secreting sex hormones. As women age, ovarian reserves gradually decline, eventually leading to menopause, which brings about...

Human Vascularized Macrophage-Islet Organoids to Model Immune-Mediated Pancreatic B Cell Pyroptosis upon Viral Infection

Background Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, SARS-CoV-2 infection has not only affected the respiratory system but has also been closely related to metabolic diseases such as diabetes. Clinical observations have found occurrences of new-onset diabetes and worsening of existing diabetes among COVID-19 patients, particularly with an increa...

Embryonic Macrophages Support Endocrine Commitment During Human Pancreatic Differentiation

The Role of Embryonic Macrophages in Human Pancreatic Development Background and Research Motivation Pancreatic development involves complex interactions between various cell types. In recent years, the influence of multiple cells within the pancreatic microenvironment has gained attention; however, the role of immune cells in pancreatic organogene...

Glucagon Promotes Increased Hepatic Mitochondrial Oxidation and Pyruvate Carboxylase Flux in Humans with Fatty Liver Disease

Study on the Effect of Glucose Regulation on Hepatic Mitochondrial Oxidation and Pyruvate Carboxylase Flux in Patients with Fatty Liver Disease Research Background and Significance Metabolic-dysfunction-associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) has become one of the major challenges in global health in the 21st century. This condition is often acc...

Endothelial Metabolic Control of Insulin Sensitivity Through Resident Macrophages

Endothelial Cells Influence Insulin Sensitivity Through Metabolic Regulation of Resident Macrophages In recent years, metabolic diseases, especially insulin resistance and diabetes, have become significant global health issues. Muscle tissue, being one of the main organs for glucose metabolism in the human body, has its insulin sensitivity closely ...

Multi-Omic Mapping of Human Pancreatic Islet Endoplasmic Reticulum and Cytokine Stress Responses Provides Genetic Insights into Type 2 Diabetes

Background and Research Motivation Globally, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is a common metabolic disease characterized by the combined effects of genetic and environmental factors leading to dysfunction and/or cell death of pancreatic β-cells, resulting in insufficient insulin secretion. Based on findings from Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS), over 6...

Amelioration of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by Inhibiting the Deubiquitylating Enzyme RPN11

Study on the Suppression of Deubiquitinase Rpn11 to Improve Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Background Introduction Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its more severe form, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), have become major global public health issues. The rapid increase in their incidence has made them leading causes of c...

m6A mRNA Methylation in Brown Fat Regulates Systemic Insulin Sensitivity via an Inter-Organ Prostaglandin Signaling Axis Independent of UCP1

The Role of m6A mRNA Methylation in Adipose Tissue: A Breakthrough Discovery of Cross-Organ Prostaglandin Signaling Axis in Insulin Sensitivity Regulation Research Background and Motivation In recent years, the potential role of brown adipose tissue (BAT) in human metabolic regulation has attracted widespread attention. Known for its thermogenic pr...

Acyl-CoA Binding Protein for the Experimental Treatment of Anorexia

Introduction This report aims to reveal the recent research findings published by Hui Chen et al. in “Science Translational Medicine”, which explores the application of exogenous Acyl-Coenzyme A Binding Protein (ACBP) in Anorexia Nervosa. Anorexia Nervosa is a prevalent and difficult-to-treat eating disorder that primarily affects adolescents and y...