Oral squamous cell carcinoma(OSCC)is typified by extensive stromal fibrosis and an immunosuppressive microenvironment,both of which impede effective responses to immune checkpoint blockade.In this study,we identify pr...Oral squamous cell carcinoma(OSCC)is typified by extensive stromal fibrosis and an immunosuppressive microenvironment,both of which impede effective responses to immune checkpoint blockade.In this study,we identify prolyl 3-hydroxylase family member 4(P3H4)as a critical mediator of extracellular matrix(ECM)remodeling,epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT),and the exclusion of cytotoxic CD8+T lymphocytes.Elevated P3H4 expression correlates with unfavorable clinical outcomes and resistance to immunotherapy.Genetic ablation of P3H4 significantly attenuates tumor progression and promotes CD8^(+)T cell infiltration.To pharmacologically target P3H4,we engineered a liposomal formulation of 1,4-dihydrophenanthroline-2,5-dicarboxylic acid(1,4-DPCA),a small-molecule prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor.This nanomedicine,designated Lipo-1,4-DPCA,effectively downregulates P3H4 expression,mitigates tumor-associated fibrosis,reprograms the immune microenvironment,and elicits robust anti-tumor responses in vivo.Collectively,our findings establish P3H4 as a promising therapeutic target and highlight Lipo-1,4-DPCA as a dualfunctional nanotherapeutic candidate capable of enhancing the efficacy of immunotherapy in OSCC.展开更多
The ~3H-labelled belladonna alkaloids obtained by catalysed exchange method with microwave excitation was investigated. The specific activities of the labelled products Were 16—32 TBq/mol. More than 90% labelled posi...The ~3H-labelled belladonna alkaloids obtained by catalysed exchange method with microwave excitation was investigated. The specific activities of the labelled products Were 16—32 TBq/mol. More than 90% labelled positions of these ~3H-tracers were on phenyl rings. The radiochemical purity and chemical purity of crude products were both in 75—80%.展开更多
本文旨在探究富含天冬氨酸尾1的单通道膜蛋白(Single-pass Membrane Protein With Aspartate Rich Tail1,Smdt1)对C3H10T1/2细胞增殖和成脂分化的调控效应。本研究将Smdt1基因的过表达和干扰载体转染至C3H10T1/2细胞模型,采用qPCR方法...本文旨在探究富含天冬氨酸尾1的单通道膜蛋白(Single-pass Membrane Protein With Aspartate Rich Tail1,Smdt1)对C3H10T1/2细胞增殖和成脂分化的调控效应。本研究将Smdt1基因的过表达和干扰载体转染至C3H10T1/2细胞模型,采用qPCR方法量化了增殖和成脂分化关键基因的表达水平变化,利用EdU染色检测细胞增殖活力,油红O染色方法鉴定脂滴积累的状态;进一步通过String database、Bio GRID、Int Act、GeneMANIA、DAVID和Genecard数据库构建Smdt1蛋白互作网络图。结果显示,在C3H10T1/2细胞中过表达Smdt1,极显著提升了增殖标志基因Pcna、Ki67、Cdk1及Cdk4的表达,EdU阳性细胞比例反映了细胞增殖速率加快;Smdt1极显著促进成脂分化关键基因Pparγ、Fabp4、-Adipoq的表达量,显著促进了Cebpα、Cebpβ的表达量,脂滴数量变多。在C3H10T1/2细胞体系中,干扰Smdt1,与增殖紧密相关的标志基因,包括Ki67、Pcna及Cdk1,其表达水平极显著降低,Cdk4的表达也呈现显著降低的趋势,反映在EdU增殖检测中,阳性细胞数量明显减少,细胞增殖活性受到抑制。进一步干扰Smdt1后,成脂分化途径的关键调控基因Cebpα、Pparγ、Cebpβ、Fabp4、Adipoq的表达均极显著降低,细胞内脂滴的数量也显著减少,细胞成脂分化能力削弱。蛋白功能预测发现,Smdt1能够与Mcu相互作用,参与线粒体钙离子转运、摄取和稳态。本研究发现Smdt1可以促进C3H10T1/2细胞增殖和成脂分化,为脂肪沉积的研究提供了新的方向。展开更多
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82501207,81700993,52403312,and 82571151)Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(No.GZC20251219)+1 种基金the Beijing Nova Program(No.20250484855)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.L252168).
文摘Oral squamous cell carcinoma(OSCC)is typified by extensive stromal fibrosis and an immunosuppressive microenvironment,both of which impede effective responses to immune checkpoint blockade.In this study,we identify prolyl 3-hydroxylase family member 4(P3H4)as a critical mediator of extracellular matrix(ECM)remodeling,epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT),and the exclusion of cytotoxic CD8+T lymphocytes.Elevated P3H4 expression correlates with unfavorable clinical outcomes and resistance to immunotherapy.Genetic ablation of P3H4 significantly attenuates tumor progression and promotes CD8^(+)T cell infiltration.To pharmacologically target P3H4,we engineered a liposomal formulation of 1,4-dihydrophenanthroline-2,5-dicarboxylic acid(1,4-DPCA),a small-molecule prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor.This nanomedicine,designated Lipo-1,4-DPCA,effectively downregulates P3H4 expression,mitigates tumor-associated fibrosis,reprograms the immune microenvironment,and elicits robust anti-tumor responses in vivo.Collectively,our findings establish P3H4 as a promising therapeutic target and highlight Lipo-1,4-DPCA as a dualfunctional nanotherapeutic candidate capable of enhancing the efficacy of immunotherapy in OSCC.
基金The Project Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The ~3H-labelled belladonna alkaloids obtained by catalysed exchange method with microwave excitation was investigated. The specific activities of the labelled products Were 16—32 TBq/mol. More than 90% labelled positions of these ~3H-tracers were on phenyl rings. The radiochemical purity and chemical purity of crude products were both in 75—80%.
文摘本文旨在探究富含天冬氨酸尾1的单通道膜蛋白(Single-pass Membrane Protein With Aspartate Rich Tail1,Smdt1)对C3H10T1/2细胞增殖和成脂分化的调控效应。本研究将Smdt1基因的过表达和干扰载体转染至C3H10T1/2细胞模型,采用qPCR方法量化了增殖和成脂分化关键基因的表达水平变化,利用EdU染色检测细胞增殖活力,油红O染色方法鉴定脂滴积累的状态;进一步通过String database、Bio GRID、Int Act、GeneMANIA、DAVID和Genecard数据库构建Smdt1蛋白互作网络图。结果显示,在C3H10T1/2细胞中过表达Smdt1,极显著提升了增殖标志基因Pcna、Ki67、Cdk1及Cdk4的表达,EdU阳性细胞比例反映了细胞增殖速率加快;Smdt1极显著促进成脂分化关键基因Pparγ、Fabp4、-Adipoq的表达量,显著促进了Cebpα、Cebpβ的表达量,脂滴数量变多。在C3H10T1/2细胞体系中,干扰Smdt1,与增殖紧密相关的标志基因,包括Ki67、Pcna及Cdk1,其表达水平极显著降低,Cdk4的表达也呈现显著降低的趋势,反映在EdU增殖检测中,阳性细胞数量明显减少,细胞增殖活性受到抑制。进一步干扰Smdt1后,成脂分化途径的关键调控基因Cebpα、Pparγ、Cebpβ、Fabp4、Adipoq的表达均极显著降低,细胞内脂滴的数量也显著减少,细胞成脂分化能力削弱。蛋白功能预测发现,Smdt1能够与Mcu相互作用,参与线粒体钙离子转运、摄取和稳态。本研究发现Smdt1可以促进C3H10T1/2细胞增殖和成脂分化,为脂肪沉积的研究提供了新的方向。
