LGALS9B stabilizes EEF1D protein and activates the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway to promote gastric cancer occurrence and metastasis

lgals9b Stabilizes eef1d Protein and Activates the PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathway to Promote Gastric Cancer Occurrence and Metastasis Academic Background Gastric cancer ranks as the fifth most prevalent cancer globally, with over one million new cases diagnosed annually. Due to late detection, it exhibits a high mortality rate and is the fourth leading...

Metabolic Rewiring Controlled by HIF-1α Tunes IgA-Producing B-Cell Differentiation and Intestinal Inflammation

Metabolic Rewiring Controlled by HIF-1α Tunes IgA-Producing B-Cell Differentiation and Intestinal Inflammation Background Introduction Germinal centers (GC) are critical sites for the clonal expansion of immune B cells and the affinity maturation of antibodies, as well as the occurrence of antibody class switching. Within the GC, B cells undergo so...

Spatial Transcriptome Profiling Identifies DTX3L and BST2 as Key Biomarkers in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Tumorigenesis

Digital Spatial Transcriptomics Highlights DTX3L and BST2 as Crucial Biomarkers in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Tumorigenesis Background and Research Question Esophageal cancer (EC) remains a globally prevalent malignant disease with high incidence and mortality rates. Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), the most common histological su...

Structural Variant Allelic Heterogeneity in MECP2 Duplication Syndrome Provides Insight into Clinical Severity and Variability of Disease Expression

Study of Structural Variation in MECP2 Duplication Syndrome and Its Phenotypic Variability Academic Background MECP2 Duplication Syndrome (MRXSL) is an X-linked genomic disorder primarily caused by an increase in the copy number of the MECP2 gene on the X chromosome. This condition predominantly affects males, and its clinical features vary widely,...

Epigenome-Wide Association Studies Identify Novel DNA Methylation Sites Associated with PTSD: A Meta-Analysis of 23 Military and Civilian Cohorts

Epigenome-wide DNA Methylation Study Highlights PTSD-Associated Sites: A Meta-Analysis Across 23 Military and Civilian Cohorts Background and Research Objectives Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious psychiatric condition triggered by exposure to traumatic events. It is characterized by intrusive memories, avoidance or emotional numbne...

Patterns of Genomic Instability in Ovarian Cancer Patients

Background and Research Question Ovarian cancer, as a fatal gynecological malignancy, has become the focus of recent studies, particularly on expanding the feasibility of targeted therapies. The introduction of poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors has marked a groundbreaking treatment option for ovarian cancer, especially for patients with...