Targeting deubiquitinase OTUB1 protects vascular smooth muscle cells in atherosclerosis by modulating PDGFRβ

F Xu, H Chen, C Zhou, T Zang, R Wang, S Shen… - Frontiers of …, 2024 - Springer
Atherosclerosis is a chronic artery disease that causes various types of cardiovascular
dysfunction. Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs), the main components of atherosclerotic …

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 Posttranslational Modifications and Implications for Hypertension and SARS-CoV-2: 2023 Lewis K. Dahl Memorial Lecture

M Elgazzaz, CM Filipeanu, E Lazartigues - Hypertension, 2024 - ingentaconnect.com
ACE2 (angiotensin-converting enzyme 2), a multifunctional transmembrane protein, is well
recognized as an important member of the (RAS) renin–angiotensin system with important …

FBXO family genes promotes hepatocellular carcinoma via ubiquitination of p53

Q Gong, L Zhang, J Guo, W Zhao, B Zhou… - Journal of Cancer …, 2024 - Springer
FBXO protein family plays an essential role in the ubiquitination process acting as E3
ligases, which may contribute to the progression of cancers. However, the molecular …

Nuclear pore complex protein RANBP2 and related SUMOylation in solid malignancies

X Yu, H Wu, Z Wu, Y Lan, W Chen, B Wu, Y Deng… - Genes & Diseases, 2024 - Elsevier
The growing interest in post-translational protein modification, particularly in SUMOylation, is
driven by its crucial role in cell cycle regulation. SUMOylation affects various cell cycle …

Proteome and ubiquitinome analyses of the brain cortex in K18-hACE2 mice infected with SARS-CoV-2

Q Wang, W Peng, Y Yang, Y Wu, R Han, T Ding… - Iscience, 2024 - cell.com
Clinical research indicates that SARS-CoV-2 infection is linked to several neurological
consequences, and the virus is still spreading despite the availability of vaccinations and …

[HTML][HTML] PPDPF promotes the progression and acts as an antiapoptotic protein in non-small cell lung cancer

M Yun, L Yingzi, G Jie, L Guanxin, Z Zimei… - … Journal of Biological …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Resistance to radiotherapy is frequently observed in the clinic and leads to poor prognosis
of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). How to overcome resistance to radiotherapy is a …

Construction of a prognostic model based on eight ubiquitination-related genes via machine learning and potential therapeutics analysis for cervical cancer

Y Hao, MM Guy, Q Liu, R Li, Z Mao, N Jiang… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction: Ubiquitination is involved in many biological processes and its predictive value
for prognosis in cervical cancer is still unclear. Methods: To further explore the predictive …

Discovery of Momordin Ic that selectively reduces PD-L1 expression in multiple myeloma cells by recruiting SYVN1

S Wu, W Yan, W Ma, G Li, Z Liu, R Ou, J Huang… - Food Bioscience, 2024 - Elsevier
Multiple myeloma (MM) is regarded as a hematological malignancy and it is challenging to
cure, largely caused by the increased risk of relapse or the emergence of resistance to the …

[HTML][HTML] Intratumoral CXCL13+ CD160+ CD8+ T cells promote the formation of tertiary lymphoid structures to enhance the efficacy of immunotherapy in advanced …

J Wang, Y Liang, A Xue, J Xiao, X Zhao… - Journal for …, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Stage IV gastric cancer is a highly heterogeneous and lethal tumor with few
therapeutic strategies. The combination of programmed cell death protein 1 inhibitors and …

The emerging roles of protein interactions with O-GlcNAc cycling enzymes in cancer

CW Hu, J Xie, J Jiang - Cancers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Dynamic O-GlcNAc modification regulates the functions of proteins in a
broad range of cellular processes. Dysregulation of the sole enzymes responsible for O …