FBXO31-mediated ubiquitination of OGT maintains O-GlcNAcylation homeostasis to restrain endometrial malignancy

Research Background and Problem Introduction Protein O-GlcNAc glycosylation is an important post-translational modification that plays a critical role in cellular metabolic plasticity. Aberrant O-GlcNAc glycosylation levels have been observed in various cancers, including endometrial cancer (EC), a common malignancy in women. However, clinical char...

Melatonin Alleviates High Temperature Exposure Induced Fetal Growth Restriction via the Gut-Placenta-Fetus Axis in Pregnant Mice

Melatonin Alleviates High Temperature Exposure-Induced Fetal Growth Restriction via the Gut-Placenta-Fetus Axis Research Background Global climate warming has become a significant threat to human health, particularly affecting pregnant women and fetuses. Studies have shown that high-temperature exposure increases the risk of adverse pregnancy outco...

Exploring the Impacts of Senescence on Implantation and Early Embryonic Development

Exploring the Impacts of Senescence on Implantation and Early Embryonic Development Using Totipotent Cell-Derived Blastoids Academic Background With the increasing trend of delayed childbearing in modern society, reproductive issues among women of advanced maternal age (AMA) have become increasingly prominent. Studies have shown that the implantati...

Anti-Angiogenic Therapy as Potential Treatment for Adenomyosis

Anti-Angiogenic Therapy as a Potential Treatment for Adenomyosis Academic Background Adenomyosis is a common gynecological condition characterized by endometrial tissue invading the myometrium, resulting in abnormal uterine bleeding, dysmenorrhea, and infertility. Despite its significant impact on women’s quality of life and public health, the etio...

Spatial Multiomic Landscape of the Human Placenta at Molecular Resolution

A New Chapter in the Molecular Understanding of the Human Placenta: Breakthroughs in Spatial Multiomics Background and Research Questions The placenta is the first fetal organ to develop during human pregnancy and plays a critical role in ensuring successful gestation and healthy fetal development. Despite its importance, our understanding of the m...