Optogenetic control of condensates: principles and applications

ZD Huang, LJ Bugaj - Journal of Molecular Biology, 2024 - Elsevier
Biomolecular condensates appear throughout cell physiology and pathology, but the
specific role of condensation or its dynamics is often difficult to determine. Optogenetics …

Modulating β-catenin homeostasis for cancer therapy

Y Xu, Y Yu, R Yan, X Ke, Y Qu - Trends in Cancer, 2024 - cell.com
Abstract β-Catenin is a well-established driver of many cancers; however, there are
challenges in developing agents targeting β-catenin for clinical use. Recent progress has …

A genome-wide screen links peroxisome regulation with Wnt signaling through RNF146 and TNKS/2

JT Vu, KU Tavasoli, CJ Sheedy, SP Chowdhury… - Journal of Cell …, 2024 - rupress.org
Peroxisomes are membrane-bound organelles harboring metabolic enzymes. In humans,
peroxisomes are required for normal development, yet the genes regulating peroxisome …

Wnt target gene activation requires β-catenin separation into biomolecular condensates

RA Stewart, Z Ding, US Jeon, LB Goodman, JJ Tran… - Plos …, 2024 - journals.plos.org
The Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway plays numerous essential roles in animal development
and tissue/stem cell maintenance. The activation of genes regulated by Wnt/β-catenin …

Biomolecular liquid–liquid phase separation for biotechnology

S Shil, M Tsuruta, K Kawauchi, D Miyoshi - BioTech, 2023 - mdpi.com
The liquid–liquid phase separation (LLPS) of biomolecules induces condensed assemblies
called liquid droplets or membrane-less organelles. In contrast to organelles with lipid …

Wnt/β-catenin signaling in the development and therapeutic resistance of non-small cell lung cancer

Z Zhang, D Westover, Z Tang, Y Liu, J Sun… - Journal of Translational …, 2024 - Springer
Wnt/β-catenin signaling is a critical pathway that influences development and therapeutic
response of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In recent years, many Wnt regulators …

Phase separation in DNA damage response: New insights into cancer development and therapy

L Li, L Yao, M Wang, X Zhou, Y Xu - … et Biophysica Acta (BBA)-Reviews on …, 2024 - Elsevier
Phase separation, a process in which biomolecules segregate into distinct liquid-like
compartments within cells, has recently been identified as a crucial regulator of various …

[HTML][HTML] N6-methyladenosine-dependent signaling in colorectal cancer: functions and clinical potential

S Liu, M Liu, Y Li, Q Song - Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology, 2024 - Elsevier
Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks as the third most prevalent malignancy worldwide. Despite
the gradual expansion of therapeutic options for CRC, its clinical management remains a …

To condense or not to condense: Wnt regulation by centrosome-nucleated biomolecular condensates

M Peifer - Proceedings of the National Academy of …, 2022 - National Acad Sciences
Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, and, thus,
understanding genetic changes driving cancer development and progression is critical. A …

[HTML][HTML] An explainable map of human gastruloid morphospace reveals gastrulation failure modes and predicts teratogens

J Rufo, C Qiu, D Han, N Baxter, G Daley, MZ Wilson - bioRxiv, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Human gastrulation is a critical stage of development where many pregnancies fail due to
poorly understood mechanisms. Using the 2D gastruloid, a stem cell model of human …