The SIRT5-JIP4 Interaction Promotes Osteoclastogenesis by Modulating RANKL-Induced Signaling Transduction

SIRT5-JIP4 Interaction Promotes Osteoclastogenesis by Modulating RANKL-Induced Signaling Transduction Research Background Osteoporosis is a common bone disease characterized by reduced bone density and disrupted bone microstructure, leading to an increased risk of fractures. Osteoclasts, the primary cells responsible for bone resorption, play a cri...

Signal Integrator Function of CXXC5 in Cancer

Signal Integrator Function of CXXC5 in Cancer Academic Background CXXC5 (CXXC-type zinc finger protein 5) is a member of the ZF-CXXC protein family and plays a pivotal role in signal integration and information transfer within the cellular signaling network. By regulating multiple signaling pathways (such as Wnt/β-catenin, TGF-β/BMP, ATM/p53, etc.)...

Targeting the ERK1/2 and p38 MAPK Pathways Attenuates Golgin-97 Depletion-Induced Cancer Progression in Breast Cancer

Targeting ERK1/2 and p38 MAPK Pathways Attenuates Golgin-97 Depletion-Induced Breast Cancer Progression Research Background Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women worldwide, with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) having a particularly high metastasis rate and poor prognosis. TNBC lacks expression of estrogen receptor, proges...

Histone Demethylases in Autophagy and Inflammation

The Role of Histone Demethylases in Autophagy and Inflammation Background Introduction Autophagy is an essential lysosomal degradation process in eukaryotic cells, playing a critical role in cellular component renewal and homeostasis maintenance. Dysregulation of autophagy is associated with various diseases, including cancer, inflammatory diseases...

Role of Sirtuins in Obesity and Osteoporosis: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Targets

The Role of Sirtuins in Obesity and Osteoporosis and Their Therapeutic Potential Academic Background Obesity and osteoporosis (OP) are increasingly severe public health issues worldwide. Obesity is not only closely related to metabolic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes but also has a complex association with the occurrence of os...

Regulation of Calcium Homeostasis in Endoplasmic Reticulum–Mitochondria Crosstalk: Implications for Skeletal Muscle Atrophy

The Critical Role of Calcium in Skeletal Muscle Function and Its Interaction with Mitochondria and the Endoplasmic Reticulum Academic Background Calcium ions (Ca²⁺) are crucial intracellular signaling molecules, particularly in the excitation-contraction coupling (ECC) of skeletal muscle. The contraction of skeletal muscle relies on the release and...

Poldip2 Mediates Brain Vascular Permeability by Regulating ROS-Mediated ZO-1 Phosphorylation and Localization at the Interendothelial Border

POLDIP2 Regulates Cerebral Vascular Permeability by Modulating ROS-Mediated ZO-1 Phosphorylation and Localization Background The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a critical component of the central nervous system (CNS), composed of brain endothelial cells, astrocytes, pericytes, and neurons. Brain endothelial cells form a continuous physical barrier th...

N88S Seipin-related Seipinopathy: A Lipidopathy Associated with Loss of Iron Homeostasis

N88S Seipin-related Seipinopathy is a Lipidopathy Associated with Loss of Iron Homeostasis Academic Background Seipin is a protein encoded by the human BSCL2 gene and the yeast SEI1 gene, forming an endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-bound homo-oligomer. This oligomer plays a crucial role in targeting ER-lipid droplet (LD) contact sites, facilitating the d...

PRDX5 and PRDX6 Translocation and Oligomerization in Bull Sperm: A Response to Cryopreservation-Induced Oxidative Stress

PRDX5 and PRDX6 in Oxidative Stress Response During Cryopreservation of Bull Sperm Academic Background Cryopreservation is a critical step in animal breeding and assisted reproductive technologies, particularly in the preservation of bull sperm. However, oxidative stress generated during cryopreservation significantly reduces sperm quality, leading...

FOXC1-Mediated Serine Metabolism Reprogramming Enhances Colorectal Cancer Growth and 5-FU Resistance

FOXC1-Mediated Serine Metabolism Reprogramming Enhances Colorectal Cancer Growth and 5-FU Resistance Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer globally and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Although surgical resection and adjuvant chemotherapy are the primary treatments for CRC, tumor development and chemot...