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In this review article from @MFZlab, the authors explore the role of histone lysine methyltransferases in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma development, highlighting potential therapeutic targets. #Cancer#Epigeneticsdoi.org/10.1042/BCJ20230374
Constipation is a forerunner to Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, worsening thereafter. New research from Umamahesan et al examines the relationship of intestinal barrier dysfunction to constipation and whether intestinal fungal load is an aggravating factor. doi.org/10.1042/bcj20240621
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Hypothesis for aetiopathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease
Explore the latest issue of the Biochemical Journal! Featuring the latest research into the aetiopathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease, tau biology, the CRISPR system, arginine metabolism, heme-regulated inhibitor, and cytochrome P450 4A11. ow.ly/m9ZG50WoUor
Delve into the mechanisms of mtDNA replication and repair, and well as how this can lead to mtDNA instability and pathological consequences, in this Biochemical Journal review from Nicholls et al.doi.org/10.1042/BCJ20230262
Proteolysis-targeting chimeras (PROTACs) represent a promising modality for probing biological systems and identifying potential therapeutic leads. This review from Osman et al describe the methods used to accelerate PROTAC drug discovery. doi.org/10.1042/bcj20243018
ALT Schematic representation of PROTAC mechanism of action.
Emerging evidence is linking Parkinson’s disease-causing mutations in the LRRK2 gene to dysfunctional axonal transport. This review from Twellsieck et al reviews the role of LRRK2 in axonal transport and Parkinson’s disease.doi.org/10.1042/bcj20253133
Arginine is a conditionally essential amino acid, with roles in protein production and intracellular signalling. New research from Hamanaka examined the role and regulation of arginine metabolism in lung fibroblasts activated with TGF-β.doi.org/10.1042/BCJ20253033
ALT TGF-β increases expression of arginine metabolic enzymes and intracellular levels of arginine in human lung fibroblasts (HLFs).
A massive congratulations to Maxum, Maria Florencia, Eric, Jesús and Nasir, our prize winners from Small G Proteins last week! From oral comms, posters, and audience participation, thank you to @Biochem_Journal, @Cells_MDPI and @FEBS_Letters for sponsoring our #BiochemEvent
ALT Congratulations to our Small G Proteins in Cellular Signalling and Disease 2025 Prize Winners!
Are you interested in the underlying molecular mechanisms of life? Explore the latest completed issue of the Biochemical Journal which delves into the newest developments in this exciting area! ow.ly/3JiA50Wi4Qc
In this new #OA Biochemical Journal review, Cantat & Colin discuss using reconstituted actin networks to model actin-related biological processeshttps://portlandpress.com/biochemj/article/482/11/BCJ20253044/236108/Reconstituted-systems-for-studying-the
Interested in evolutionary biology? This perspective argues that origins of protein kinase A interface with A-Kinase anchoring proteins can be traced to unicellular organisms, which existed long before the emergence of either kinase or anchoring proteins.doi.org/10.1042/bcj20253085
ALT Conservation of the DPY-30 docking and dimerization domain.
New LRRK2 review in the @Biochem_Journal ! Here, @SilasABuck and @LHSanders14 discuss LRRK2’s role in mitochondria and the impact of pathogenic LRRK2 mutations on Parkinson’s diseasehttps://doi.org/10.1042/BCJ20253062
ALT Impact of LRRK2 on mitochondrial dynamics and quality control.
Working in cancer biology? Then explore our latest #cancerbiology review from Sharma et al which delves into the molecular basis and therapeutic implications of binary YAPOn/YAPOff cancer classeshttps://doi.org/10.1042/BCJ20253077
ALT Mechanisms underlying distinct YAP/TAZ function in YAPon and YAPoff cancers.
Find out about the complex regulation of catalase during the ripening of pepper fruits, including the key role of nitration, in this Biochemical Journal article from Corpas et al. doi.org/10.1042/BCJ20240247
ALT A proposed model summarizes that the activity of the pepper homodimer catalase (Cat) is down-regulated during fruit ripening.
Are you researching new developments in glycobiology? Submit your work to our new special collection on Glycobiology in the Biochemical Journal guest edited by Natasha Zachara. We welcome original research papers, review articles and opinion pieces ow.ly/jauf50W9ApC
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Interested in how plants and plant-soil microbe interactions are adapting to climate change? Look no further than the Biochemical Journal’s themed collection on Plants and climate change: the role of plants in achieving net zero doi.org/10.1042/BCJ20220580
ALT Plant production sustains life on Earth. Most extant life-forms, and humans especially, depend on photosynthetic carbon capture and oxygen production.
Nephrin is a central structural and signaling scaffold in kidney filtration. This review from Williamson et al provides an up-to-date account of nephrin signaling and its specialized effects on the uniquely adaptable podocyte. doi.org/10.1042/BCJ20230234
ALT Mechanisms of nephrin–focal adhesion cross-talk.
Inositol plays key roles in many cellular processes, however, the mechanisms maintaining the homeostasis of the inositol remains poorly understood. New research from Su et al explores cellular inositol metabolism through a newly developed LC-MS method.doi.org/10.1042/bcj20253028
ALT Validation of the LC-MS approach for the analysis of inositol.