Acetyl-CoA Metabolism Maintains Histone Acetylation for Syncytialization of Human Placental Trophoblast Stem Cells

The Role of Acetyl-CoA Metabolism in Maintaining the Synchronization of Human Trophoblast Stem Cells Research Background and Purpose The placenta is a crucial metabolic bridge between the mother and fetus during pregnancy, and its normal function is vital for the health of both. The placenta constantly differentiates through human trophoblast stem ...

Context-Dependent Roles of Mitochondrial LonP1 in Orchestrating the Balance Between Airway Progenitor Versus Progeny Cells

Background and Problem In recent years, there has been significant progress in research on the multifaceted roles of mitochondria within cells. Aside from being the energy source of the cell, mitochondria also play crucial regulatory roles in processes such as cell proliferation, differentiation, and self-renewal, attracting widespread attention in...

A New Protein Regulating Mitochondrial Function for Maintaining Hematopoietic Stem Cell Viability: The Role of Nynrin

A New Protein Regulating Mitochondrial Function for Maintaining Hematopoietic Stem Cell Viability: The Role of Nynrin

Nynrin Protects Hematopoietic Stem Cell Function by Inhibiting Mitochondrial Permeability Transition Pore Opening Background and Research Motivation Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are core cells that maintain the function of the hematopoietic system, showing unique adaptability to stress environments such as radiation damage. However, while conven...

Analyzing Embryo Dormancy at Single-Cell Resolution Reveals Dynamic Transcriptional Responses and Activation of Integrin-YAP/TAZ Prosurvival Signaling

Dynamic Transcriptional Response and Activation of Integrin-YAP/TAZ Survival Signaling Pathway Revealed by Single-Cell Resolution Analysis of Embryo Dormancy Introduction Embryo dormancy, or diapause, is a unique reproductive adaptation that allows some mammals to pause embryonic development without compromising their developmental potential. Diapa...

Disruption of TGF-β signaling pathway is required to mediate effective killing of hepatocellular carcinoma by human iPSC-derived NK cells

Background Introduction Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of primary liver cancer, with a five-year survival rate of less than 20%, and treatment options are extremely limited. Traditional targeted drug therapies, such as Sorafenib and other kinase inhibitors, have been used to treat HCC, but their efficacy is limited and diffi...

Failure in a Population: Tauopathy Disrupts Homeostatic Set-Points in Emergent Dynamics Despite Stability in the Constituent Neurons

Disturbance of Neuronal Homeostasis and Disruption of Neuronal Network Dynamics Caused by Tau Proteinopathy Background and Research Objectives Homeostatic mechanisms play a crucial role in maintaining the stability of brain functions. Under normal circumstances, neuronal activity set-points, such as firing rates, are dynamically adjusted through ho...