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Subcellular Organelles and Cellular Molecules: Localization, Detection, Prediction, and Diseases

Submission Deadline: 30 June 2024 Submit to Special Issue

Guest Editors

Ye Zeng, Sichuan University, China, ye@scu.edu.cn
Bingmei Fu, The City College of the City University of New York, USA, fu@ccny.cuny.edu
Danial Kahrizi, Tarbiat Modares University, Iran, d.kahrizi@cellmolbiol.org

Summary

Subcellular disorders have emerged as a significant concern in the development of various diseases. Within cells, there exist distinct membrane-bound organelles, such as the cytoplasm, peroxisomes, mitochondria, nucleus, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, and endoplasmic reticulum, which play crucial roles in supporting cellular metabolism and combating destructive damage. Perturbations in the structure and function of these subcellular organelles can disrupt the intracellular signaling network, leading to pathological conditions. Furthermore, the response to DNA damage varies among different subcellular organelles, and the precise relationship and underlying mechanisms connecting subcellular organelles to human disease remain incompletely understood.

 

The primary objective of this special issue is to contribute to the understanding of the physiological and pathological aspects governing the regulation and dynamic interactions among diverse organelles. We cordially invite researchers to submit their original research articles and reviews, aiming to create a platform for the dissemination of recent advances in the following areas, among others:

 

• Regulatory mechanisms governing the actions of subcellular organelles

• Interplay between subcellular organelles and oxidative stress

• Impact of subcellular organelles on DNA damage response

• Identification of molecules and elucidation of mechanisms underlying the involvement of subcellular organelles in disease

• Therapeutic investigations employing subcellular organelles as targets for pharmacological interventions

 

We encourage contributors to explore these topics, fostering the exchange of knowledge and promoting further advancements in the field of subcellular organelle research.


Keywords

Cellular compartments; Oxidative stress; DNA damage; Disease

Published Papers


  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    Galectin 2 regulates JAK/STAT3 signaling activity to modulate oral squamous cell carcinoma proliferation and migration in vitro

    XINRU FENG, LI XIAO
    BIOCELL, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2024.048395
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Subcellular Organelles and Cellular Molecules: Localization, Detection, Prediction, and Diseases)
    Abstract Background: Galectin 2 (LGALS2) is a protein previously reported to serve as a mediator of disease progression in a range of cancers. The function of LGALS2 in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), however, has yet to be explored, prompting the present study to address this literature gap. Methods: Overall, 144 paired malignant tumor tissues and paracancerous OSCC patient samples were harvested and the LGALS2 expression levels were examined through qPCR and western immunoblotting. The LGALS2 coding sequence was introduced into the pcDNA3.0 vector, to enable the overexpression of this gene, while an LGALS2-specific shRNA and corresponding controls were also obtained.… More >

  • Open Access

    REVIEW

    Estrogen-related receptor alpha: A novel perspective on skeletal, muscular, and vascular systems

    LEI WANG, ZHI-HANG WANG, NIAN-PING CAO, BOBO CHEN, CHONG-JUN HUANG, LEI YANG, YE TIAN
    BIOCELL, Vol.48, No.2, pp. 191-203, 2024, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2023.045349
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Subcellular Organelles and Cellular Molecules: Localization, Detection, Prediction, and Diseases)
    Abstract Estrogen-related receptor alpha can significantly affect cell metabolism and play key regulatory roles in healthy and diseased organisms. ERRα is also related to the onset and progression of various cancer types. ERRα is primarily expressed in metabolically active tissues and regulates the transcription of metabolic genes in such tissues. It coordinates metabolism and energy demand, affects osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and chondrocytes, promotes muscle regeneration, participates in angiogenesis, and regulates cell aging. In this study, the literature related to the identification of ERRα in skeletal, muscular, and vascular systems was reviewed to further elucidate this receptor. More >

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    The regulatory role of melatonin in pituitary thyroid-stimulating hormone synthesis through casein kinase 1α

    BINGJIE WANG, YEWEN ZHOU, TONGJUAN NIU, MENGQING YIN, SHENG CUI
    BIOCELL, Vol.48, No.2, pp. 327-338, 2024, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2023.044630
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Subcellular Organelles and Cellular Molecules: Localization, Detection, Prediction, and Diseases)
    Abstract Introduction: The regulation of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) synthesis involves neurotransmitters, with melatonin being a subject of ongoing debate. TSH transcription, synthesis, and secretion from the pituitary pars distalis (PD) is primarily regulated in a photoperiodic manner by thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH). In contrast, in the pituitary pars tuberalis (PT), mRNA transcription and alpha/beta chain synthesis, but not secretion, of a TSH-like product is regulated by melatonin. Conversely, non-photoperiodic melatonin might also affect the secretion of a TSH-like product from the PT. Nevertheless, the impact of exogenous melatonin on the underlying PD-TSH synthesis remains unclear. Casein kinase 1α (CK1α) plays a negative… More >

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    Diagnostic and classification value of immune-related lncRNAs in dilated cardiomyopathy

    CONGCHEN BAI, QIHANG KONG, HAO TANG, SHUWEN ZHANG, JUNTENG ZHOU, XIAOJING LIU
    BIOCELL, Vol.47, No.11, pp. 2517-2533, 2023, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2023.043864
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Subcellular Organelles and Cellular Molecules: Localization, Detection, Prediction, and Diseases)
    Abstract Background: Various physiological mechanisms are linked to dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) development, including oxidative stress, immune irregularities, inflammation, fibrosis, and genetic changes. However, precise molecular drivers of DCM, especially regarding abnormal immune responses, remain unclear. This study investigates immune-related long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in DCM’s diagnostic and therapeutic potential. Methods: GSE141910, GSE135055, and GSE165303 datasets were acquired from the GEO database. LASSO, SVM-RFE, and random forest algorithms identified DCM-associated immune-related lncRNAs. Diagnostic capabilities were assessed by Nomogram and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. Multivariate linear regression explored lncRNA correlations with ejection fraction. Single-sample gene set enrichment analysis (ssGSEA) gauged immune cell… More >

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    Diagnostic and classification value of immune-related lncRNAs in dilated cardiomyopathy

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