GCN2-SLC7A11 Axis Coordinates Autophagy, Cell Cycle, and Apoptosis and Regulates Cell Growth in Retinoblastoma upon Arginine Deprivation

GCN2-SLC7A11 Axis Regulates Cell Growth and Survival in Retinoblastoma Under Arginine Deprivation Background Retinoblastoma (RB) is a common intraocular malignant tumor in children, accounting for 4% of all childhood cancers. Although current treatments such as chemotherapy are effective in some patients, they have drawbacks such as multidrug resis...

Unraveling Glycosphingolipid Metabolism in Neuroblastic Tumors Using Transcriptome-Weighted Network Analysis

Transcriptome-Weighted Network Analysis of Glycosphingolipid Metabolism in Neuroblastoma Background Introduction Glycosphingolipids (GSLs) are a class of membrane lipids composed of a ceramide backbone linked to glycan moieties, widely present in the nervous system. They play crucial roles in cell signaling, cell-cell interactions, and tumorigenesi...

Real-Time Assessment of Relative Mitochondrial ATP Synthesis Response Against Inhibiting and Stimulating Substrates (MitoRaise)

Real-Time Assessment of Mitochondrial ATP Synthesis Response: MitoRaise Academic Background Mitochondria are the energy factories within cells, primarily synthesizing adenosine triphosphate (ATP) through oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS). ATP serves as the main energy carrier in cells, and its synthesis rate directly reflects the functional status...

CYP19A1 Regulates Chemoresistance in Colorectal Cancer Through Modulation of Estrogen Biosynthesis and Mitochondrial Function

CYP19A1 Regulates Chemoresistance in Colorectal Cancer through Modulation of Estrogen Biosynthesis and Mitochondrial Function Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Despite significant advances in early detection and treatment strategies, chemoresistance remains a major obstacle to eff...

Rhof Promotes Snail1 Lactylation by Enhancing PKM2-Mediated Glycolysis to Induce Pancreatic Cancer Cell Endothelial–Mesenchymal Transition

RhoF Promotes Snail1 Lactylation by Enhancing PKM2-Mediated Glycolysis to Induce Pancreatic Cancer Cell Endothelial–Mesenchymal Transition Academic Background Pancreatic cancer (PC) is a highly malignant tumor characterized by late diagnosis, strong invasiveness, and resistance to systemic therapy, leading to poor patient prognosis. Despite recent ...

Nonemissive Iridium(III) Solvent Complex as a Self-Reporting Photosensitizer for Monitoring Phototherapeutic Efficacy in a 'Signal On' Mode

Iridium(III) Solvent Complex as a Self-Reporting Photosensitizer for Monitoring Phototherapeutic Efficacy Academic Background Cancer is one of the leading causes of global mortality, significantly impacting patients’ quality of life. In recent years, photodynamic therapy (PDT) has garnered considerable attention as a promising technology for cancer...

Rapid and Large-Scale Synthesis of Chiral and Fluorescent Sulfur Quantum Dots for Intracellular Temperature Monitoring

Rapid and Large-Scale Synthesis of Chiral Fluorescent Sulfur Quantum Dots for Intracellular Temperature Monitoring Academic Background Fluorescent nanomaterials have broad application potential in fields such as energy harvesting, lighting displays, communication and information technology, biology, and medicine. Among them, sulfur quantum dots (SQ...

Multimodal Imaging Unveils the Impact of Nanotopography on Cellular Metabolic Activities

The Impact of Nanotopography on Cellular Metabolic Activities: Multimodal Imaging Reveals New Insights Academic Background In the field of biomedicine, the interaction between cells and material surfaces is crucial for studying cell behavior, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. Nanoscale surface topography (nanotopography) has been shown...

Circulating Extracellular Vesicles as Promising Biomarkers for Precision Diagnostics: A Perspective on Lung Cancer

Exosomes as Biomarkers for Precision Diagnosis of Lung Cancer Academic Background Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with early diagnosis and precision treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC) remaining significant challenges. Although traditional tissue biopsy is co...

Volumetric Additive Manufacturing for Cell Printing: Bridging Industry Adaptation and Regulatory Frontiers

Applications of Volumetric Additive Manufacturing in Cell Printing Academic Background Volumetric Additive Manufacturing (VAM) is a revolutionary 3D printing technology capable of rapidly creating complex three-dimensional structures, particularly in the field of cell printing. VAM can mimic the structures of natural tissues, offering new possibili...