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Full-Text Articles in Medical Molecular Biology
Changes In Nascent Chromatin Structure Regulate Activation Of The Pro-Fibrotic Transcriptome And Myofibroblast Emergence In Organ Fibrosis, Morgan D. Basta, Svetlana Petruk, Ross Summer, Joel Rosenbloom, Peter J. Wermuth, Edward J. Macarak, Alex V. Levin, Alexander Mazo, Janice L. Walker
Changes In Nascent Chromatin Structure Regulate Activation Of The Pro-Fibrotic Transcriptome And Myofibroblast Emergence In Organ Fibrosis, Morgan D. Basta, Svetlana Petruk, Ross Summer, Joel Rosenbloom, Peter J. Wermuth, Edward J. Macarak, Alex V. Levin, Alexander Mazo, Janice L. Walker
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Faculty Papers
Cell reprogramming to a myofibroblast responsible for the pathological accumulation of extracellular matrix is fundamental to the onset of fibrosis. Here, we explored how condensed chromatin structure marked by H3K72me3 becomes modified to allow for activation of repressed genes to drive emergence of myofibroblasts. In the early stages of myofibroblast precursor cell differentiation, we discovered that H3K27me3 demethylase enzymes UTX/KDM6B creates a delay in the accumulation of H3K27me3 on nascent DNA revealing a period of decondensed chromatin structure. This period of decondensed nascent chromatin structure allows for binding of pro-fibrotic transcription factor, Myocardin-related transcription factor A (MRTF-A) to nascent DNA. …
Acute Kidney Injury In The Elderly, Zachary Palanza
Acute Kidney Injury In The Elderly, Zachary Palanza
Honors Scholar Theses
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a significant clinical concern in the elderly, marked by heightened incidence rates, increased morbidity and mortality, and impaired kidney repair mechanisms. AKI often has severe consequences, including extended hospital stays, heightened rates of chronic kidney disease, and elevated healthcare costs. The vulnerability of elderly individuals to AKI is amplified by age-related structural and functional changes in the kidneys, reduced physiological reserve, and increased exposure to nephrotoxic agents. The impaired kidney repair mechanisms observed in the elderly pose further complexities in AKI management. With age, the regenerative capacity of the kidneys diminishes, resulting in incomplete recovery …
Acute Acat1/Soat1 Blockade Increases Mam Cholesterol And Strengthens Er-Mitochondria Connectivity., Taylor C Harned, Radu V Stan, Ze Cao, Rajarshi Chakrabarti, Henry N Higgs, Catherine C Y Chang, Ta Yuan Chang
Acute Acat1/Soat1 Blockade Increases Mam Cholesterol And Strengthens Er-Mitochondria Connectivity., Taylor C Harned, Radu V Stan, Ze Cao, Rajarshi Chakrabarti, Henry N Higgs, Catherine C Y Chang, Ta Yuan Chang
Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology Faculty Papers
Cholesterol is a key component of all mammalian cell membranes. Disruptions in cholesterol metabolism have been observed in the context of various diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). The genetic and pharmacological blockade of acyl-CoA:cholesterol acyltransferase 1/sterol O-acyltransferase 1 (ACAT1/SOAT1), a cholesterol storage enzyme found on the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and enriched at the mitochondria-associated ER membrane (MAM), has been shown to reduce amyloid pathology and rescue cognitive deficits in mouse models of AD. Additionally, blocking ACAT1/SOAT1 activity stimulates autophagy and lysosomal biogenesis; however, the exact molecular connection between the ACAT1/SOAT1 blockade and these observed benefits remain …