信号素(Semaphorin)作为一组多功能的蛋白质,占据神经系统功能发育的关键,包括对调节突触形成和神经元的生长的同时,还参与调控细胞周期、影响细胞形态的转变,以及在肿瘤学中,它们能够影响肿瘤细胞的生长、侵袭和转移,以及在免疫反应中...信号素(Semaphorin)作为一组多功能的蛋白质,占据神经系统功能发育的关键,包括对调节突触形成和神经元的生长的同时,还参与调控细胞周期、影响细胞形态的转变,以及在肿瘤学中,它们能够影响肿瘤细胞的生长、侵袭和转移,以及在免疫反应中发挥作用。信号素(Semaphorin, SEMA)是一类分泌型、膜结合型或糖磷脂酰肌醇锚定的糖蛋白,与神经发育、轴突引导、骨分化、心血管系统以及癌症等相关。Sema3F (Semaphorin 3F)是信号素家族轴突引导分子的一种分泌型,参与神经元的发育。Sema3F及其受体神经纤毛蛋白-2在胚胎小鼠大脑区域(包括嗅球、海马体和大脑皮层)中以互斥方式表达。Sema3F作用在神经元上,可引起下游因子的改变,包括CREBBP、CREB、VEGF等,能够下调P53表达、影响GABA能系统、下调RacGTP水平、促进CRMP2磷酸化等。本文通过综述的方法,对Sema3F在神经元下游因子进行叙述,为研究Sema3F在神经元中的功能提供帮助。Semaphorin, as a group of multifunctional proteins, plays a crucial role in the functional development of the nervous system. It not only regulates synapse formation and the growth of neurons but also participates in the regulation of the cell cycle, influences the transformation of cell morphology. Moreover, in oncology, it can affect the growth, invasion and metastasis of tumor cells and also plays a role in immune responses. Semaphorin (SEMA) is a type of secreted, membrane-bound or glycosylphosphatidylinositol-anchored glycoprotein, which is related to neural development, axon guidance, bone differentiation, the cardiovascular system and cancer, etc. Sema3F, a secreted form of the axon guidance molecules in the Semaphorin family, is involved in the development of neurons. Sema3F and its receptor neuropilin-2 are expressed in a mutually exclusive manner in the brain regions (including the olfactory bulb, hippocampus and cerebral cortex) of embryonic mice. When Sema3F acts on neurons, it can cause changes in downstream factors, including CREBBP, CREB, VEGF, etc. It can downregulate the expression of P53, affect the GABAergic system, downregulate the level of RacGTP and promote the phosphorylation of CRMP2, etc. Through the method of review, this article describes the downstream factors of Sema3F in neurons, aiming to provide assistance for the research on the functions of Sema3F in neurons.展开更多
本文通过综述的形式,论述了保守轴突导向因子Semaphorins的信号蛋白Semaphorins3F (Sema3F)的在神经系统中作用的研究。基于对Sema3F的概述,我们对神经的作用进行了系统总结。在神经发育的过程中,Sema3F作为调节因子,参与皮层椎体神经...本文通过综述的形式,论述了保守轴突导向因子Semaphorins的信号蛋白Semaphorins3F (Sema3F)的在神经系统中作用的研究。基于对Sema3F的概述,我们对神经的作用进行了系统总结。在神经发育的过程中,Sema3F作为调节因子,参与皮层椎体神经元树突密度的调节及诱导树突消除和树突细胞体的回缩等多种功能。同样在对Sema3F在感觉神经中的作用的研究中,我们发现其对于嗅觉系统、视觉、内耳和牙神经等有着重要的作用。本文还探讨了Sema3F对于包括自闭症、精神分裂症和癫痫等神经系统疾病的作用。我们认为,Sema3F在神经元的发育、感觉神经以及多种神经系统疾病中均起着重要的作用。This article, in the form of a review, discusses the research on the role of the semaphorin family member Semaphorin 3F (Sema3F), a conserved axon guidance molecule, in the nervous system. Based on an overview of Sema3F, we systematically summarize its effects on neurons. During the process of neural development, Sema3F acts as a regulatory factor, participating in the modulation of dendritic density in cortical pyramidal neurons, as well as inducing dendritic elimination and retraction of dendritic cell bodies, among other functions. Similarly, in studies on the role of Sema3F in sensory neurons, we have found that it plays an important role in the olfactory system, vision, inner ear, and dental nerves. The article also explores the role of Sema3F in various neurological disorders, including autism, schizophrenia, and epilepsy. We believe that Sema3F plays a significant role in the development of neurons, sensory neurons, and a variety of neurological diseases.展开更多
Osteoarthritis(OA)is a degenerative joint disease accompanied with the loss of cartilage and consequent nociceptive symptoms.Normal articular cartilage maintains at aneural state.Neuron guidance factor Semaphorin 3A(S...Osteoarthritis(OA)is a degenerative joint disease accompanied with the loss of cartilage and consequent nociceptive symptoms.Normal articular cartilage maintains at aneural state.Neuron guidance factor Semaphorin 3A(Sema3A)is a membrane-associated secreted protein with chemorepulsive properties for axons.However,the role of Sema3A in articular cartilage is still not clear.In the present studies,we investigated the functions of Sema3A in OA development in mice,non-human primates,and patients with OA.Sema3A has a protective effect on cartilage degradation,validated by the organoid culture in vitro and confirmed in chondrocyte-specific Sema3A conditional knockout mice.We demonstrated that Sema3A is a key molecule in maintaining cartilage homeostasis from chondrocyte hypertrophy via activating the PI3K pathway.The potential usage of Sema3A for OA treatment was validated in mouse and Rhesus macaque OA models through intra-articular injection of Sema3A,and also in patients by administering Sema3A containing platelet-rich plasma into the knee joints.Our studies demonstrated that Sema3A exerts a critical role in inhibiting neurite ingrowth and preventing chondrocyte hypertrophy in cartilage,and could be potentially used for OA treatment.展开更多
SEMA7A belongs to the Semaphorin family and is involved in the oncogenesis and tumor progression.Aberrant glycosylation has been intricately linked with immune escape and tumor growth.SEMA7A is a highly glycosylated p...SEMA7A belongs to the Semaphorin family and is involved in the oncogenesis and tumor progression.Aberrant glycosylation has been intricately linked with immune escape and tumor growth.SEMA7A is a highly glycosylated protein with five glycosylated sites.The underlying mechanisms of SEMA7A glycosylation and its contribution to immunosuppression and tumorigenesis are unclear.Here,we identify overexpression and aberrant N-glycosylation of SEMA7A in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma,and elucidate fucosyltransferase FUT8 catalyzes aberrant core fucosylation in SEMA7A at N-linked oligosaccharides(Asn 105,157,258,330,and 602)via a direct protein‒protein interaction.A glycosylated statue of SEMA7A is necessary for its intra-cellular trafficking from the cytoplasm to the cytomembrane.Cytokine EGF triggers SEMA7A N-glycosylation through increasing the binding affinity of SEMA7A toward FUT8,whereas TGF-β1 promotes abnormal glycosylation of SEMA7A via induction of epithelial–mesenchymal transition.Aberrant N-glycosylation of SEMA7A leads to the differentiation of CD8^(+)T cells along a trajectory toward an exhausted state,thus shaping an immunosuppressive microenvironment and being resistant immunogenic cell death.Deglycosylation of SEMA7A significantly improves the clinical outcome of EGFR-targeted and anti-PD-L1-based immunotherapy.Finally,we also define RBM4,a splice regulator,as a downstream effector of glycosylated SEMA7A and a pivotal mediator of PD-L1 alternative splicing.These findings suggest that targeting FUT8-SEMA7A axis might be a promising strategy for improving antitumor responses in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma patients.展开更多
Bone formation and deposition are initiated by sensory nerve infiltration in adaptive bone remodeling. Here, we focused on the role of Semaphorin 3A(Sema3A), expressed by sensory nerves, in mechanical loads-induced bo...Bone formation and deposition are initiated by sensory nerve infiltration in adaptive bone remodeling. Here, we focused on the role of Semaphorin 3A(Sema3A), expressed by sensory nerves, in mechanical loads-induced bone formation and nerve withdrawal using orthodontic tooth movement(OTM) model. Firstly, bone formation was activated after the 3rd day of OTM,coinciding with a decrease in sensory nerves and an increase in pain threshold. Sema3A, rather than nerve growth factor(NGF),highly expressed in both trigeminal ganglion and the axons of periodontal ligament following the 3rd day of OTM. Moreover, in vitro mechanical loads upregulated Sema3A in neurons instead of in human periodontal ligament cells(hPDLCs) within 24 hours.Furthermore, exogenous Sema3A restored the suppressed alveolar bone formation and the osteogenic differentiation of hPDLCs induced by mechanical overload. Mechanistically, Sema3A prevented overstretching of F-actin induced by mechanical overload through ROCK2 pathway, maintaining mitochondrial dynamics as mitochondrial fusion. Therefore, Sema3A exhibits dual therapeutic effects in mechanical loads-induced bone formation, both as a pain-sensitive analgesic and a positive regulator for bone formation.展开更多
文摘信号素(Semaphorin)作为一组多功能的蛋白质,占据神经系统功能发育的关键,包括对调节突触形成和神经元的生长的同时,还参与调控细胞周期、影响细胞形态的转变,以及在肿瘤学中,它们能够影响肿瘤细胞的生长、侵袭和转移,以及在免疫反应中发挥作用。信号素(Semaphorin, SEMA)是一类分泌型、膜结合型或糖磷脂酰肌醇锚定的糖蛋白,与神经发育、轴突引导、骨分化、心血管系统以及癌症等相关。Sema3F (Semaphorin 3F)是信号素家族轴突引导分子的一种分泌型,参与神经元的发育。Sema3F及其受体神经纤毛蛋白-2在胚胎小鼠大脑区域(包括嗅球、海马体和大脑皮层)中以互斥方式表达。Sema3F作用在神经元上,可引起下游因子的改变,包括CREBBP、CREB、VEGF等,能够下调P53表达、影响GABA能系统、下调RacGTP水平、促进CRMP2磷酸化等。本文通过综述的方法,对Sema3F在神经元下游因子进行叙述,为研究Sema3F在神经元中的功能提供帮助。Semaphorin, as a group of multifunctional proteins, plays a crucial role in the functional development of the nervous system. It not only regulates synapse formation and the growth of neurons but also participates in the regulation of the cell cycle, influences the transformation of cell morphology. Moreover, in oncology, it can affect the growth, invasion and metastasis of tumor cells and also plays a role in immune responses. Semaphorin (SEMA) is a type of secreted, membrane-bound or glycosylphosphatidylinositol-anchored glycoprotein, which is related to neural development, axon guidance, bone differentiation, the cardiovascular system and cancer, etc. Sema3F, a secreted form of the axon guidance molecules in the Semaphorin family, is involved in the development of neurons. Sema3F and its receptor neuropilin-2 are expressed in a mutually exclusive manner in the brain regions (including the olfactory bulb, hippocampus and cerebral cortex) of embryonic mice. When Sema3F acts on neurons, it can cause changes in downstream factors, including CREBBP, CREB, VEGF, etc. It can downregulate the expression of P53, affect the GABAergic system, downregulate the level of RacGTP and promote the phosphorylation of CRMP2, etc. Through the method of review, this article describes the downstream factors of Sema3F in neurons, aiming to provide assistance for the research on the functions of Sema3F in neurons.
文摘本文通过综述的形式,论述了保守轴突导向因子Semaphorins的信号蛋白Semaphorins3F (Sema3F)的在神经系统中作用的研究。基于对Sema3F的概述,我们对神经的作用进行了系统总结。在神经发育的过程中,Sema3F作为调节因子,参与皮层椎体神经元树突密度的调节及诱导树突消除和树突细胞体的回缩等多种功能。同样在对Sema3F在感觉神经中的作用的研究中,我们发现其对于嗅觉系统、视觉、内耳和牙神经等有着重要的作用。本文还探讨了Sema3F对于包括自闭症、精神分裂症和癫痫等神经系统疾病的作用。我们认为,Sema3F在神经元的发育、感觉神经以及多种神经系统疾病中均起着重要的作用。This article, in the form of a review, discusses the research on the role of the semaphorin family member Semaphorin 3F (Sema3F), a conserved axon guidance molecule, in the nervous system. Based on an overview of Sema3F, we systematically summarize its effects on neurons. During the process of neural development, Sema3F acts as a regulatory factor, participating in the modulation of dendritic density in cortical pyramidal neurons, as well as inducing dendritic elimination and retraction of dendritic cell bodies, among other functions. Similarly, in studies on the role of Sema3F in sensory neurons, we have found that it plays an important role in the olfactory system, vision, inner ear, and dental nerves. The article also explores the role of Sema3F in various neurological disorders, including autism, schizophrenia, and epilepsy. We believe that Sema3F plays a significant role in the development of neurons, sensory neurons, and a variety of neurological diseases.
基金partly National Key R&D Program of China(2023YFA1801200,2023YFA1801202)Major Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(T2394532)+6 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(82072489)The Foundation of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Institute of Brain Science-Shenzhen Fundamental Research Institutions(NYKFKT2019007)Shenzhen Medical Research Fund(B2302011)The Sanming Project of Medicine in Shenzhen(SZZYSM202311013)The China Postdoctoral Science Foundational,2023M743679Shenzhen Science and Technology Research Funding(JCYJ20220818101414032)Key Research Project of Science&Technology Department of Sichuan Province,China(2024YFFK0041)。
文摘Osteoarthritis(OA)is a degenerative joint disease accompanied with the loss of cartilage and consequent nociceptive symptoms.Normal articular cartilage maintains at aneural state.Neuron guidance factor Semaphorin 3A(Sema3A)is a membrane-associated secreted protein with chemorepulsive properties for axons.However,the role of Sema3A in articular cartilage is still not clear.In the present studies,we investigated the functions of Sema3A in OA development in mice,non-human primates,and patients with OA.Sema3A has a protective effect on cartilage degradation,validated by the organoid culture in vitro and confirmed in chondrocyte-specific Sema3A conditional knockout mice.We demonstrated that Sema3A is a key molecule in maintaining cartilage homeostasis from chondrocyte hypertrophy via activating the PI3K pathway.The potential usage of Sema3A for OA treatment was validated in mouse and Rhesus macaque OA models through intra-articular injection of Sema3A,and also in patients by administering Sema3A containing platelet-rich plasma into the knee joints.Our studies demonstrated that Sema3A exerts a critical role in inhibiting neurite ingrowth and preventing chondrocyte hypertrophy in cartilage,and could be potentially used for OA treatment.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC:82173451)Project of Biobank(YBKB202105)from Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital,Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine,Shanghai Municipal Health Commission(No.2022LJ001)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(22ZR1437600)Shanghai’s Top Priority Research Center(2022ZZ01017).
文摘SEMA7A belongs to the Semaphorin family and is involved in the oncogenesis and tumor progression.Aberrant glycosylation has been intricately linked with immune escape and tumor growth.SEMA7A is a highly glycosylated protein with five glycosylated sites.The underlying mechanisms of SEMA7A glycosylation and its contribution to immunosuppression and tumorigenesis are unclear.Here,we identify overexpression and aberrant N-glycosylation of SEMA7A in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma,and elucidate fucosyltransferase FUT8 catalyzes aberrant core fucosylation in SEMA7A at N-linked oligosaccharides(Asn 105,157,258,330,and 602)via a direct protein‒protein interaction.A glycosylated statue of SEMA7A is necessary for its intra-cellular trafficking from the cytoplasm to the cytomembrane.Cytokine EGF triggers SEMA7A N-glycosylation through increasing the binding affinity of SEMA7A toward FUT8,whereas TGF-β1 promotes abnormal glycosylation of SEMA7A via induction of epithelial–mesenchymal transition.Aberrant N-glycosylation of SEMA7A leads to the differentiation of CD8^(+)T cells along a trajectory toward an exhausted state,thus shaping an immunosuppressive microenvironment and being resistant immunogenic cell death.Deglycosylation of SEMA7A significantly improves the clinical outcome of EGFR-targeted and anti-PD-L1-based immunotherapy.Finally,we also define RBM4,a splice regulator,as a downstream effector of glycosylated SEMA7A and a pivotal mediator of PD-L1 alternative splicing.These findings suggest that targeting FUT8-SEMA7A axis might be a promising strategy for improving antitumor responses in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma patients.
基金supported in part by National Natural Science Foundation of China(32271364 & 31971240)Interdisciplinary innovation project from West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University(RD-03-202305)。
文摘Bone formation and deposition are initiated by sensory nerve infiltration in adaptive bone remodeling. Here, we focused on the role of Semaphorin 3A(Sema3A), expressed by sensory nerves, in mechanical loads-induced bone formation and nerve withdrawal using orthodontic tooth movement(OTM) model. Firstly, bone formation was activated after the 3rd day of OTM,coinciding with a decrease in sensory nerves and an increase in pain threshold. Sema3A, rather than nerve growth factor(NGF),highly expressed in both trigeminal ganglion and the axons of periodontal ligament following the 3rd day of OTM. Moreover, in vitro mechanical loads upregulated Sema3A in neurons instead of in human periodontal ligament cells(hPDLCs) within 24 hours.Furthermore, exogenous Sema3A restored the suppressed alveolar bone formation and the osteogenic differentiation of hPDLCs induced by mechanical overload. Mechanistically, Sema3A prevented overstretching of F-actin induced by mechanical overload through ROCK2 pathway, maintaining mitochondrial dynamics as mitochondrial fusion. Therefore, Sema3A exhibits dual therapeutic effects in mechanical loads-induced bone formation, both as a pain-sensitive analgesic and a positive regulator for bone formation.
