[HTML][HTML] Human PARP1 substrates and regulators of its catalytic activity: An updated overview

T Zhu, JY Zheng, LL Huang, YH Wang… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP1) is a key DNA damage sensor that is recruited to
damaged sites after DNA strand breaks to initiate DNA repair. This is achieved by catalyzing …

RhoJ: an emerging biomarker and target in cancer research and treatment

J Shen, X Su, S Wang, Z Wang, C Zhong… - Cancer Gene …, 2024 - nature.com
Abstract RhoJ is a Rho GTPase that belongs to the Cdc42 subfamily and has a molecular
weight of approximately 21 kDa. It can activate the p21-activated kinase family either directly …

[HTML][HTML] BET inhibitors drive Natural Killer activation in non-small cell lung cancer via BRD4 and SMAD3

F Reggiani, G Talarico, G Gobbi, E Sauta… - Nature …, 2024 - nature.com
Non-small-cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) is the most common lung cancer and one of the
pioneer tumors in which immunotherapy has radically changed patients' outcomes …

[HTML][HTML] OVOL2 induces autophagy-mediated epithelial-mesenchymal transition by the ERK1/2 MAPK signaling in lung adenocarcinoma

Y Wang, L Shi, Y He, W Gong, Y Cui, R Zuo, Y Wang… - Iscience, 2024 - cell.com
Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death
worldwide. Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) plays an important role in malignant …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the transcriptional cooperation between RUNX2 and its associated elncRNA RAIN

E Vitale, V Manicardi, M Gugnoni, F Torricelli… - Cell Death & …, 2024 - nature.com
Recent insights into the mechanisms controlling gene expression identified enhancer-
associated long non-coding RNAs (elncRNAs) as master players of transcription in cancers …

Linc00941 fuels ribogenesis and protein synthesis by supporting robust cMYC translation in malignant pleural mesothelioma

M Gugnoni, E Lorenzini, F Torricelli, B Donati… - Cancer Letters, 2024 - Elsevier
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a rare and lethal cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.
The highly inflammatory environment caused by fibers accumulation forces cells to undergo …

Pleckstrin homology and RhoGEF domain containing G4 (PLEKHG4) leads to the activation of RhoGTPases promoting the malignant phenotypes of thyroid cancer

Q Yuan, Y Fan, Z Liu, X Wang, M Jia, Y Dong, Z Geng… - Apoptosis, 2023 - Springer
Thyroid cancer (TC) is one of the most common endocrine system cancers, and its incidence
is elevating. There is an urgent need to develop a deeper understanding of TC …

Molecular basis and current insights of atypical Rho small GTPase in cancer

H Huang, S Wang, Y Guan, J Ren, X Liu - Molecular Biology Reports, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Atypical Rho GTPases are a subtype of the Rho GTPase family that are involved in
diverse cellular processes. The typical Rho GTPases, led by RhoA, Rac1 and Cdc42, have …

[HTML][HTML] A meta-analysis approach to gene regulatory network inference identifies key regulators of cardiovascular diseases

G Pepe, R Appierdo, G Ausiello… - International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) represent a major concern for global health, whose
mechanistic understanding is complicated by a complex interplay between genetic …

Dexamethasone induces trabecular meshwork cell myofibroblast transdifferentiation through ARHGEF26

M Zhu, X Deng, N Zhang, P Zhang, C Lai… - The FASEB …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Glucocorticoid use may cause elevated intraocular pressure, leading to the development of
glucocorticoid‐induced glaucoma (GIG). However, the mechanism of GIG development …