Evolution of sucrose metabolism: the dichotomy of invertases and beyond
In higher plants, invertases hydrolyze sucrose (Suc), the major end product of
photosynthesis, into glucose (Glc) and fructose (Fru), which are used as nutrients, energy …
photosynthesis, into glucose (Glc) and fructose (Fru), which are used as nutrients, energy …
[HTML][HTML] Using graph theory to analyze biological networks
Understanding complex systems often requires a bottom-up analysis towards a systems
biology approach. The need to investigate a system, not only as individual components but …
biology approach. The need to investigate a system, not only as individual components but …
[HTML][HTML] Microbiota-derived metabolites suppress arthritis by amplifying aryl-hydrocarbon receptor activation in regulatory B cells
EC Rosser, CJM Piper, DE Matei, PA Blair… - Cell metabolism, 2020 - cell.com
The differentiation of IL-10-producing regulatory B cells (Bregs) in response to gut-
microbiota-derived signals supports the maintenance of tolerance. However, whether …
microbiota-derived signals supports the maintenance of tolerance. However, whether …
Heatmapper: web-enabled heat mapping for all
S Babicki, D Arndt, A Marcu, Y Liang… - Nucleic acids …, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Heatmapper is a freely available web server that allows users to interactively visualize their
data in the form of heat maps through an easy-to-use graphical interface. Unlike existing non …
data in the form of heat maps through an easy-to-use graphical interface. Unlike existing non …
Cardioprotection and lifespan extension by the natural polyamine spermidine
T Eisenberg, M Abdellatif, S Schroeder, U Primessnig… - Nature medicine, 2016 - nature.com
Aging is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death. Here we
show that oral supplementation of the natural polyamine spermidine extends the lifespan of …
show that oral supplementation of the natural polyamine spermidine extends the lifespan of …
[HTML][HTML] Periosteum contains skeletal stem cells with high bone regenerative potential controlled by Periostin
O Duchamp de Lageneste, A Julien… - Nature …, 2018 - nature.com
Bone regeneration relies on the activation of skeletal stem cells (SSCs) that still remain
poorly characterized. Here, we show that periosteum contains SSCs with high bone …
poorly characterized. Here, we show that periosteum contains SSCs with high bone …
Genetically engineered cerebral organoids model brain tumor formation
S Bian, M Repic, Z Guo, A Kavirayani, T Burkard… - Nature …, 2018 - nature.com
Brain tumors are among the most lethal and devastating cancers. Their study is limited by
genetic heterogeneity and the incompleteness of available laboratory models. Three …
genetic heterogeneity and the incompleteness of available laboratory models. Three …
[PDF][PDF] Landscape of immune microenvironment in hepatocellular carcinoma and its additional impact on histological and molecular classification
Y Kurebayashi, H Ojima, H Tsujikawa, N Kubota… - …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Immune cells constitute an important element of tumor tissue. Accumulating evidence
indicates their clinicopathological significance in predicting prognosis and therapeutic …
indicates their clinicopathological significance in predicting prognosis and therapeutic …
Metformin-induced increases in GDF15 are important for suppressing appetite and promoting weight loss
EA Day, RJ Ford, BK Smith… - Nature …, 2019 - nature.com
Metformin is the most commonly prescribed medication for type 2 diabetes, owing to its
glucose-lowering effects, which are mediated through the suppression of hepatic glucose …
glucose-lowering effects, which are mediated through the suppression of hepatic glucose …
Mitochondrial DNA stress primes the antiviral innate immune response
P West - Biophysical Journal, 2015 - cell.com
Mitochondria are central participants in a variety of cellular processes including ATP
generation, programmed cell death, signal transduction, and innate immunity …
generation, programmed cell death, signal transduction, and innate immunity …