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Histone Methyltransferase

Inhibiting CBX4 efficiently protects hepatocellular carcinoma cells against sorafenib resistance

65 views | Jan 03 2024

Blocking CBX4 expression appears pivotal in addressing sorafenib resistance in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, with miR424 and its suppression of CBX4 revealing potential therapeutic avenues. [Read the Full Post]

Medicare's Hospital Readmission Reduction Program reduced fall-related health care use: An unexpected benefit?

97 views | Dec 21 2023

The study found that Medicare's Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) was associated with significant reductions in severe fall-related injuries, particularly for congestive heart failure and pneumonia patients, indicating potential improvements in transitional care and post-acute referral patterns. [Read the Full Post]

Inhibiting SETD7 methyl-transferase activity impairs differentiation, lipid metabolism and lactogenesis in mammary epithelial cells

182 views | Nov 19 2023

Inhibiting SETD7 catalytic activity using (R)-PFI-2 disrupts mammary epithelial cell differentiation by increasing proliferation, downregulating differentiation markers, and altering lipid metabolism. [Read the Full Post]

Novel small molecule inhibitors of the transcription factor ETS-1 and their antitumor activity against hepatocellular carcinoma

167 views | Nov 08 2023

This study identified four novel small molecule inhibitors of the transcription factor ETS-1, demonstrating their potential to suppress HCC cell proliferation and invasion, offering safer and more effective therapeutic strategies for hepatocellular carcinoma. [Read the Full Post]

Early hyperlipidemia triggers metabolomic reprogramming with increased SAH, increased acetyl-CoA-cholesterol synthesis, and decreased glycolysis

110 views | Oct 25 2023

This study revealed metabolomic reprogramming in early hyperlipidemia, characterized by upregulated metabolites promoting trained immunity, uremic toxins, and proatherogenic metabolites, while highlighting the suppressive role of the antioxidant transcription factor NRF2 in this process. [Read the Full Post]

Relationship among cattle breed and anabolic implant protocol relative to feedlot performance: Growth, temperament, feeding behavior, carcass traits, and economic return

135 views | Oct 24 2023

The study found that a moderate intensity anabolic implant protocol was optimal for feedlot steers of different breed types, resulting in increased average daily gain and higher net return per head compared to non-implanted and high intensity implant groups in a temperate climate. [Read the Full Post]

Knockdown screening of chromatin binding and regulatory proteins in zebrafish identified Suz12b as a regulator of tfpia and an antithrombotic drug target

289 views | Oct 15 2023

This study identified novel epigenetic regulators of the tfpia gene and demonstrated the potential of UNC6852 as an antithrombotic drug by enhancing tfpia mRNA levels and prolonging the time to occlude the caudal vessel after laser injury in zebrafish larvae and adults. [Read the Full Post]

PRMT3 drives glioblastoma progression by enhancing HIF1A and glycolytic metabolism

158 views | Oct 11 2023

PRMT3 promotes the progression of glioblastoma by enhancing HIF1α-mediated glycolysis and metabolic rewiring, presenting a potential therapeutic target for treating malignant gliomas. [Read the Full Post]

Automated CUT&Tag profiling of chromatin heterogeneity in mixed-lineage leukemia

194 views | Sep 10 2023

This study utilizes automated chromatin profiling techniques to map fusion-specific targets of KMT2A oncofusion proteins, revealing aberrant chromatin regulation and potential therapeutic vulnerabilities in acute myeloid and lymphoid leukemias. [Read the Full Post]

UHRF1/UBE2L6/UBR4-mediated ubiquitination regulates EZH2 abundance and thereby melanocytic differentiation phenotypes in melanoma

82 views | Sep 08 2023

The study identified EZH2 as a master regulator of cellular heterogeneity in melanoma, specifically in relation to melanin pigment content, and proposed targeting the UHRF1/UBE2L6/UBR4-mediated regulation of EZH2 as a potential strategy for modulating its activity in melanoma cells. [Read the Full Post]