Cytosolic Calcium Regulates Hepatic Mitochondrial Oxidation, Intrahepatic Lipolysis, and Gluconeogenesis via CaMKII Activation

Background Introduction In the field of cellular energy metabolism research, mitochondrial calcium ion ([Ca²⁺]mt) is considered an important node in regulating mitochondrial oxidative function. Its role mainly involves activating calcium-sensitive dehydrogenases in the tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA), including isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) and α-k...

Amelioration of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by Inhibiting the Deubiquitylating Enzyme RPN11

Study on the Suppression of Deubiquitinase Rpn11 to Improve Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Background Introduction Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its more severe form, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), have become major global public health issues. The rapid increase in their incidence has made them leading causes of c...

Serine and Glycine Physiology Reversibly Modulate Retinal and Peripheral Nerve Function

Reversible Regulation of Retinal and Peripheral Nerve Function: Physiological Study of Serine and Glycine Background and Research Motivation Macular Telangiectasia Type 2 (Mactel) is an age-related retinal disease characterized by central vision loss. The molecular etiology of this disease is complex and is primarily associated with the metabolism ...

Obesity Intensifies Sex-specific Interferon Signaling to Selectively Worsen Central Nervous System Autoimmunity in Females

Obesity Intensifies Sex-specific Interferon Signaling to Selectively Worsen Central Nervous System Autoimmunity in Females

Obesity Aggravates Female Central Nervous System Autoimmune Diseases Through Sex-Specific Interferon Signaling In recent years, the rising incidence of central nervous system (CNS) autoimmune diseases in females has garnered widespread attention. Obesity, as a potential environmental risk factor, has gradually become a research hotspot. The latest ...

Myeloid Beta-Arrestin 2 Depletion Alleviates Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis through Metabolic Reprogramming of Macrophages

The Loss of β-arrestin 2 in Hepatic Macrophages Alleviates Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatohepatitis — Through Metabolic Reprogramming of Macrophages Background and Motivation Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD) is a globally prevalent health issue, affecting approximately 25% of the population. This disease includes...