D1R-5-HT2AR Uncoupling Reduces Depressive Behaviors via HDAC Signaling

D1R-5-HT2AR Uncoupling Alleviates Depressive Behaviors Through HDAC Signaling Research Background Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a globally prevalent and life-threatening mental illness, closely associated with poor physical health. Despite the availability of various treatments, including medications and psychotherapy, many patients exhibit po...

Developing an Erythrocyte-MHC-I Conjugate for Cancer Treatment

Developing an Erythrocyte-MHC-I Conjugate for Cancer Treatment

Developing a Novel Erythrocyte-MHC-I Conjugate for Cancer Treatment: A Revolutionary Immunotherapy Research Background: Traditional Roles and Newly Discovered Potential Erythrocytes, or red blood cells, are the most abundant cells in the human body, comprising approximately 70% of total cell count in adults. Traditionally recognized for their role ...

Adipose-Derived Stem Cells as Carrier of Pro-Apoptotic Oncolytic Myxoma Virus: To Cross the Blood–Brain Barrier and Treat Murine Glioma

Crossing the Blood–Brain Barrier: Study on Adipose-Derived Stem Cells as Carriers for Pro-Apoptotic Oncolytic Myxoma Virus in the Treatment of Murine Glioblastoma Background and Objective Glioblastoma (GBM) is among the most invasive and aggressive brain tumors, characterized by high recurrence rates and poor prognosis. Despite multimodal intervent...

Inhibitory Fcγ Receptor Deletion Enhances CD8 T Cell Stemness Increasing Anti-PD-1 Therapy Responsiveness Against Glioblastoma

Inhibitory Fcγ Receptor Deletion Enhances CD8 T Cell Stemness, Increasing Anti-PD-1 Therapy Responsiveness in Glioblastoma Background and Objectives of the Study Glioblastoma (GBM) is an aggressive central nervous system tumor with poor prognosis, and the median survival of patients is only 14.6 months. Despite the significant efficacy of immune ch...

The Essential Role of the Spermidine-eIF5A Axis in Muscle Stem Cell Activation via Translational Control

New Discovery in Metabolic Regulation of Muscle Stem Cell Activation: The Crucial Role of the Spermidine-eIF5A Axis Background and Research Objectives Adult skeletal muscle satellite cells (SCs) are the main type of stem cells in skeletal muscle and play a pivotal role in muscle injury repair. However, the activation mechanism of quiescent satellit...

Structural Basis of Antagonist Selectivity in Endothelin Receptors

Deciphering Antagonist Selectivity of Endothelin Receptors: Insights from Cryo-EM-Based Structural Studies Academic Background Endothelin (ET) is a potent vasoconstrictor peptide that plays a significant role in regulating cardiovascular functions. The endothelin family includes ET-1, ET-2, and ET-3, which regulate vascular tone and cardiovascular ...

Targeting SNRNP200-Induced Splicing Dysregulation as an Immunotherapy Opportunity for Glycolytic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Targeting SNRNP200-Induced Splicing Dysregulation: A New Strategy for Immunotherapy in Glycolytic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Background Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive subtype of breast cancer, characterized by extremely high recurrence and mortality rates. Despite significant recent advances in research on TNBC subty...

Deciphering the Topological Landscape of Glioma: A Framework Based on Network Theory

Deciphering the Topological Landscape of Glioma: A Study Based on a Network Theory Framework Glioma stem cells (GSCs) are recognized as key factors in glioma recurrence and treatment resistance, making them an important focus for new therapeutic approaches. However, the limited understanding of the role of GSCs in the hierarchy of glioma has sparke...

Flow Cytometry Identifies Changes in Peripheral and Intrathecal Lymphocyte Patterns in CNS Autoimmune Disorders and Primary CNS Malignancies

Flow Cytometry Identifies Changes in Peripheral and Intrathecal Lymphocyte Patterns in CNS Autoimmune Disorders and Primary CNS Malignancies

New Insights into CNS Disease Immunology Mechanisms Revealed by Multidimensional Flow Cytometry In immunological research, understanding the immunopathological mechanisms of central nervous system (CNS) diseases is crucial for early diagnosis and treatment decisions. A study published in Journal of Neuroinflammation in 2024 used multidimensional fl...

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...