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• Disease causing gene mutations
• Human Genetic Disorders
• Therapeutic strategies targeting disease-associated mutations
IUBMB Life
New Issue: Volume 76, Issue 5
Issue Highlights
Addressing the impact of high glucose microenvironment on the immunosuppressive characteristics of human mesenchymal stem cells
Khasawneh RR, Abu-El-Rub E, Almahasneh FA, Alzu’bi A, Zegallai HM, Almazari RA, et al. IUBMB Life. 2024; 76(5): 286–295.
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a therapeutically efficient type of stem cells validated by their ability to treat many inflammatory and chronic conditions. The biological and therapeutic characteristics of MSCs can be modified depending on the type of microenvironment at the site of transplantation. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a commonly diagnosed metabolic disease characterized by hyperglycemia, which alters over time the cellular and molecular functions of many cells and causes their damage. Hyperglycemia can also impact the success rate of MSCs transplantation; therefore, it is extremely significant to investigate the effect of high glucose on the biological and therapeutic attributes of MSCs, particularly their immunomodulatory abilities. In this study, the authors explored the effect of high glucose on the immunosuppressive characteristics of human adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hAD-MSCs).
CALL FOR PAPERS – SPECIAL ISSUE
- Special Issue on from DNA to protein: molecular mechanisms and tailored approaches to correct genetic defects associated with human disorders
The special issue objective is to collect research manuscripts or review articles, providing new or summarizing available experimental evidence in cellular and/or in vivo models of disease on the identification and characterization of disease-causing molecular approaches. As well as approaches designed to correct gene mutations at different levels.
Topics for this call for papers include but not restricted to:
• Disease causing gene mutations
• Human Genetic Disorders
• Therapeutic strategies targeting disease-associated mutations
Guest Editor: Alessio Branchini, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
Deadline for Submissions: 31 October 2024 - Special Issue on Environmental Management and Biomedical Research
This special issue aims to facilitate the dissemination of cutting-edge scientific research that explores microbial-driven waste remediation strategies, delves into microbial community dynamics in waste environments, and investigates the potential of microbial systems in medical breakthroughs.
Topics for this call for papers include but not restricted to:
• Microbial-driven waste degradation mechanisms
• Innovations in waste bioremediation techniques
• Microbial interactions in diverse waste environments
Guest Editor: Alessio Branchini, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
Deadline for Submissions: 10 September 2024
WELCOME NEW ASSOCIATE EDITORS AND EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS!
New Associate Editors
Alexander Bürkle – University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany
Flavia Fontanesi – University of Miami, Miami, USA
Nesrin Kartal Ozer – Uskudar University, Istanbul, Turkiye
New Editorial Board Editors
Alexandra Newton – University of California San Diego, USA
Dario Alessi – University of Dundee, UK
Iqbal Parker – University of Cape Town, South Africa
Loredano Pollegioni – University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
Ilona Concha Grabinger – Universidad Austral de Chile, Chile
Lim Yang Mooi – Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
James Murphy – Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, Australia
Alessio Branchini – University of Ferrara, Italy
BioFactors
New Issue: Volume 50, Issue 2
Issue Highlights (Open Access)
BAG3 regulates cilia homeostasis of glioblastoma via its WW domain
Roth C, Paulini L, Hoffmann ME, Mosler T, Dikic I, Brunschweiger A, et al. BioFactors. 2024
The authors compared BAG3 protein–protein interactions in either adherently cultured or stem-like cultured U251 GBM cells, and in line with BAG3’s putative role in regulating stem-like properties, identified interactors in sphere-cultured cells included different stem cell markers (SOX2, OLIG2, and NES), while interactomes of adherent BAG3-proficient cells indicated a shift toward involvement of BAG3 in regulation of cilium assembly (ACTR3 and ARL3).
Insights into the antiosteoporotic mechanism of the soy-derived isoflavone genistein: Modulation of the Wnt/beta-catenin signaling
Mannino F, Imbesi C, Irrera N, Pallio G, Squadrito F, Bitto A. BioFactors. 2024; 50(2): 347-359
The aim of this study was to investigate whether estrogen receptor stimulation by genistein might promote osteoblast and osteocyte function during glucocorticoid challenge.
Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry
New Issue: Volume 71, Issue 2
Issue Highlights
Analysis of highly frequent point mutations in glycoprotein C, glycoprotein N, and nucleoprotein of CCHFV
Kaushal N, Baranwal M. Biotechnol Appl Biochem. 2024; 71: 280–294
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) is classified among the top 10 priority pathogens by World Health Organization. CCHFV belongs to Bunyaviridae family and negative sense ssRNA genome composed of three RNA segments: L, M, and S. RNA viruses show higher mutation rate as compared to DNA viruses. This study is focused on evaluating eight mutations in structural glycoproteins (Gc: 7 and Gn: 1) of M segment and seven mutations in NP of S segment.
Improving the capturing ability of swirl-based microfluidic chip by introducing baffle wall
Dang Y, Zhang Q, Ou Z, Hu S. Biotechnol Appl Biochem. 2024; 71: 336-355
Microfluidics technology is promising in developing microparticle manipulation technology due to its nondestructive control and notable adaptability. The manipulation of microparticle based on swirling stagnation point is one of the feasible microfluidics biotechnologies. Aiming to improve the regulation and control of microparticle, baffle wall is introduced into the 2-microchannel flow field.
Li J, Li S, Xing X, Liu N, Lai S, Liao D, et al. Biotechnol Appl Biochem. 2024; 71: 245-255
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common and lethal cancer. ZNF687 has been disclosed to take part in diversified cancers’ progression by serving as a facilitator. However, the detailed regulatory functions of ZNF687 in the CRC have not been investigated. This work is planned to probe the impacts of ZNF687 on CRC progression.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education
New Issue: Volume 52, Issue 2
Issue Highlights (Open Access)
When online citizen science meets teaching: Storyfication of a science discovery game to teach, learn, and contribute to genomic research
Drogaris C, Butyaev A, Nazarova E, Sarrazin-Gendron R, Patel H, Singh A, et al. Biochem Mol Biol Educ. 2024; 52(2): 145–155
In the last decade, video games became a common vehicle for citizen science initiatives in life science, allowing participants to contribute to real scientific data analysis while learning about it. Since 2010, the authors scientific discovery game (SDG) Phylo enlists participants in comparative genomic data analysis. It is frequently used as a learning tool, but the activities were difficult to aggregate to build a coherent teaching activity. Here, they describe a strategy and series of recipes to facilitate the integration of SDGs in courses and implement this approach in Phylo.
Embedding retrieval practice in undergraduate biochemistry teaching using PeerWise
Higgins T, Dudley E, Bodger O, Newton P, Francis N. Biochem Mol Biol Educ. 2024; 52(2): 156–164
Retrieval practice is an evidence-based approach to teaching; here, the authors evaluate the use of PeerWise for embedding retrieval practice into summative assessment.
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Welcome New Editor-in-Chief!
University of Michigan-Dearborn MI, USA
Professor Marilee Benore, a STEM advocate, holds a PhD in chemistry from the University of Delaware. She’s a teacher-scholar, researching vitamin transport and biochemistry education at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. As an active member of the education community, she has served on numerous committees of the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB). Her commitment to diversity and inclusion earned her awards, including ASBMB Fellow in 2023.
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Molecular Aspects of Medicine
Volume 93 (October 2023) 101204
Advances in vaccine development for cancer prevention and treatment in Lynch Syndrome
Ana M. Bolivar, Fahriye Duzagac, Krishna M. Sinha, Eduardo Vilar
Aspects of Molecular Medicine
Volume 3 (June 2024) 100033
Human serum albumin binds spike protein and protects cells from SARS-CoV-2 infection by modulating the RAS pathway
Romualdo Varricchio a 1, Giovanna De Simone a1, Gian Marco Vita a, Walter Nocera Cariola a, Maurizio Viscardi b, Sergio Brandi b, Gerardo Picazio b, Verena Zerbato c, Raffaella Koncan d e, Ludovica Segat d, Stefano Di Bella e, Giovanna Fusco b, Paolo Ascenzi a, Alessandra di Masi a
