Senescence-associated alterations in the extracellular matrix: deciphering their role in the regulation of cellular function

E Mavrogonatou, A Papadopoulou… - … of Physiology-Cell …, 2023 - journals.physiology.org
The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a dynamic structural network that provides a physical
scaffolding, as well as biochemical factors that maintain normal tissue homeostasis and thus …

Global impact of proteoglycan science on human diseases

C Xie, L Schaefer, RV Iozzo - Iscience, 2023 - cell.com
In this comprehensive review, we will dissect the impact of research on proteoglycans
focusing on recent developments involved in their synthesis, degradation, and interactions …

Activation of the JNKs/ATM-p53 axis is indispensable for the cytoprotection of dermal fibroblasts exposed to UVB radiation

E Mavrogonatou, M Angelopoulou, SV Rizou… - Cell Death & …, 2022 - nature.com
Although UVB radiation is mainly absorbed by the epidermis,~ 5–10% of its photons reach
and affect the upper part of the dermis. Physiologically relevant UVB doses, able to provoke …

Heterogeneity of cellular senescence: cell type-specific and senescence stimulus-dependent epigenetic alterations

KM Kwiatkowska, E Mavrogonatou, A Papadopoulou… - Cells, 2023 - mdpi.com
The aim of the present study was to provide a comprehensive characterization of whole
genome DNA methylation patterns in replicative and ionizing irradiation-or doxorubicin …

Rapamycin-induced autophagy in osteosarcoma cells is mediated via the biglycan/Wnt/β-catenin signaling axis

EM Giatagana, A Berdiaki… - … of Physiology-Cell …, 2022 - journals.physiology.org
Biglycan is a class I secreted small leucine-rich proteoglycan (SLRP), which regulates
signaling pathways connected to bone pathologies. Autophagy is a vital catabolic process …

The role of decorin proteoglycan in mitophagy

T Neill, RV Iozzo - Cancers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The eminent rise of extracellular matrix constituents, chiefly hailing from
the proteoglycan gene family, has revolutionized our understanding of how intracellular …

A subset of human dermal fibroblasts overexpressing Cockayne syndrome group B protein resist UVB radiation‐mediated premature senescence

A Fotopoulou, MT Angelopoulou, H Pratsinis… - Aging …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation is a major contributor to skin photoaging. Although mainly
absorbed by the epidermis, UVB photons managing to penetrate the upper dermis affect …

Oncological transformation in vitro of hepatic progenitor cell lines isolated from adult mice

R Olivera-Salazar, M García-Arranz, A Sánchez… - Scientific reports, 2022 - nature.com
Colorectal cancer cells can transfer the oncogene KRAS to distant cells, predisposing them
to malignant transformation (Genometastasis Theory). This process could contribute to liver …

Human Xylosyltransferase I—An Important Linker between Acute Senescence and Fibrogenesis

V Schmidt, J Ohmes, TD Ly, B Fischer, A Kleine… - Biomedicines, 2023 - mdpi.com
The human xylosyltransferase isoform XT-I catalyzes the initial step in proteoglycan
biosynthesis and represents a biomarker of myofibroblast differentiation. Furthermore, XT-I …

Decreased differentiation capacity and altered expression of extracellular matrix components in irradiation‐mediated senescent human breast adipose‐derived stem …

A Papadopoulou, VE Kalodimou, E Mavrogonatou… - IUBMB …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Radiotherapy is widely used for the treatment of breast cancer. However, we have shown
that ionizing radiation can provoke premature senescence in breast stromal cells. In …