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Analysis of Tonsillar NK Cell Markers in Pediatric Epstein–Barr Virus (EBV) Asymptomatic Infection and EBV-Associated Hodgkin Lymphoma
by Natalia M. Ferressini Gerpe, María E. Amarillo, Oscar Jimenez, Agustina Moyano, María S. Caldirola, María I. Gaillard, Elena De Matteo and Paola Chabay
Viruses 2026, 18(6), 667; https://doi.org/10.3390/v18060667 - 12 Jun 2026
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In Argentina, a high incidence of EBV-associated lymphomas was demonstrated in young children. Natural killer (NK) cells, particularly, IFN-γ-producing CD56bright NK cells, have been reported to play a key role in asymptomatic EBV infection in children, restricting viral-mediated transformation. In order to analyze [...] Read more.
In Argentina, a high incidence of EBV-associated lymphomas was demonstrated in young children. Natural killer (NK) cells, particularly, IFN-γ-producing CD56bright NK cells, have been reported to play a key role in asymptomatic EBV infection in children, restricting viral-mediated transformation. In order to analyze NK cell characteristics in children with primary and persistent EBV infection, along with EBV+ Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) from Argentina, a cohort of EBV-infected pediatric patients was analyzed. A scarcity of CD56+ cells, as an indirect marker of NK cells, across all tonsillar samples and pediatric classical Hodgkin lymphoma cases was observed, with no significant differences according to EBV status. In primary infection, CD56+ cells showed a positive correlation with IFNγ+ cells, suggesting a role in early antiviral responses. Flow cytometry revealed an increased proportion of CD56bright NK cells in EBV-infected children, particularly in cases expressing latency II/III antigens. A significantly higher IFN-γ production was observed in CD56bright cells in children with primary infection compared with healthy carriers, along with an inverse correlation between IFN-γ production and CD56bright cells in healthy carriers. These findings suggest that NK cells may contribute to immune control predominantly during primary infection, whereas their role appears limited in healthy carriers and in EBV-associated Hodgkin lymphoma. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue EBV Infection and EBV-Associated Lymphomas in Children)
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Targeting ABL Tyrosine Kinase in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: Design, Synthesis, Biological Evaluation, and Computational Studies of Novel Thiazolone Derivatives
by Belgin Sever and Halilibrahim Ciftci
Pharmaceutics 2026, 18(6), 709; https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics18060709 - 9 Jun 2026
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Background/Objectives: Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is primarily associated with the BCR:ABL1 fusion protein. Although tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) have markedly enhanced treatment outcomes, the development of agents with improved therapeutic characteristics remains necessary. The present work focused on the synthesis of a new [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is primarily associated with the BCR:ABL1 fusion protein. Although tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) have markedly enhanced treatment outcomes, the development of agents with improved therapeutic characteristics remains necessary. The present work focused on the synthesis of a new series of thiazolone derivatives (F1-11) and the assessment of their anti-CML activity through inhibition of ABL tyrosine kinase (TK). Methods: The designed compounds were prepared through a multistep synthetic pathway involving the formation of a new chalcone intermediate (A), synthesis of a new pyrazoline carbothioamide intermediate (B), and cyclization with different aldehydes to produce the target new thiazolone derivatives (F1-11). Cytotoxic effects were investigated against K562 CML cells using the MTT assay. The lead compound was additionally evaluated in HL-60 AML cells and normal PBMCs. Apoptotic induction was analyzed using Annexin V/ethidium homodimer staining, whereas ABL TK inhibitory activity was measured through the ADP-Glo assay. Molecular docking studies were conducted to explore ligand interactions within the ATP-binding domain of ABL TK. Results: Among the synthesized molecules, F-4 demonstrated the strongest activity against K562 cells with an IC50 value of 6.85 µM, close to that observed for imatinib (IC50 = 5.20 µM). The compound showed reduced cytotoxicity toward HL-60 cells (IC50 = 33.44 µM) and exhibited favorable selectivity toward PBMCs (SI = 13). Apoptosis studies revealed 51% early apoptotic cells and 43% late apoptotic cells following treatment. In the kinase assay, F-4 inhibited ABL TK activity by 39% at 10 µM and by 70% at 100 µM. Docking simulations suggested interactions with residues His361 and Asp381 in addition to nearby hydrophobic amino acids, although the interaction network was less extensive than that of imatinib. Conclusions: The findings identify F-4 as a promising new thiazolone-derived scaffold with selective anti-CML activity and notable ABL TK inhibitory potential. Additional structural optimization may further enhance its binding characteristics and therapeutic efficacy. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Recent Advances in Inhibitors for Targeted Therapies)
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Optimizing Light Intensity for the Co-Production of Fucoxanthin and Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Isochrysis galbana
by David Kwame Amenorfenyo, Wenquan Zheng, Zhe Cao, Junhao Huang, Zitong Deng, Jiacheng Ruan, Feng Li and Hua Xiao
BioTech 2026, 15(2), 41; https://doi.org/10.3390/biotech15020041 - 1 Jun 2026
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This study assessed the effects of different intensities of broad-spectrum white LED light (PAR range: 415–748 nm) on growth, fucoxanthin accumulation, and fatty acid composition of Isochrysis galbana. This study classified light intensity into three categories based on the white LED light [...] Read more.
This study assessed the effects of different intensities of broad-spectrum white LED light (PAR range: 415–748 nm) on growth, fucoxanthin accumulation, and fatty acid composition of Isochrysis galbana. This study classified light intensity into three categories based on the white LED light source: high (HL, 150 μmol·m−2·s−1), medium (ML, 80 μmol·m−2·s−1), and low (LL, 30 μmol·m−2·s−1). The results showed that biomass concentration was optimized under high light intensity (HL, 150 μmol·m−2·s−1), whereas low light (LL, 30 μmol·m−2·s−1) yielded the highest fucoxanthin concentration (71.15 mg/L on day 12) and the only positive volumetric fucoxanthin productivity (3.14 mg/L/d) among the three treatments tested. The results further showed that low light (LL, 30 μmol·m−2·s−1) produced maximum cell density (10.08 × 106 cells/mL) and the most polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which constituted 1.93% and 22.47% of total fatty acids, respectively. This study demonstrates that low-intensity (LL, 30 μmol·m−2·s−1) white LED light supports the maximum co-production of valuable metabolites in I. galbana, establishing a scientific basis for scaling up I. galbana cultivation for nutraceutical and aquafeed applications. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Industry, Agriculture and Food Biotechnology)
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Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma Beyond the Lymph Node: A Systemic Immunobiological Paradigm
by Antonino Carbone and Annunziata Gloghini
Cancers 2026, 18(11), 1813; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers18111813 - 1 Jun 2026
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Classic Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) has traditionally been conceptualized as a malignancy confined to lymphoid tissues, with disease extent defined primarily by anatomical staging systems. While this framework has guided clinical management for decades, it incompletely captures the biological complexity of cHL. Emerging evidence [...] Read more.
Classic Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) has traditionally been conceptualized as a malignancy confined to lymphoid tissues, with disease extent defined primarily by anatomical staging systems. While this framework has guided clinical management for decades, it incompletely captures the biological complexity of cHL. Emerging evidence from molecular, immunological, and translational studies supports a reinterpretation of cHL as a systemic immunobiological disease rather than a purely nodal malignancy. A defining feature of cHL is the rarity of malignant Hodgkin and Reed–Sternberg (HRS) cells, which orchestrate a highly structured tumor microenvironment through constitutive activation of signaling pathways, including NF-κB and JAK/STAT, and through expression of immune checkpoint ligands. Beyond local effects, HRS cells secrete cytokines, chemokines, and extracellular vesicles that enter the systemic circulation, promoting widespread immune reprogramming. This includes T-cell exhaustion, expansion of regulatory T cells, and activation of immunosuppressive myeloid populations, which collectively shape host immunity beyond the lymph node. Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) and soluble mediators such as thymus and activation-regulated chemokine (TARC/CCL17) provide measurable evidence of systemic disease activity and enable dynamic monitoring of tumor burden. These biological insights help explain key clinical features of cHL, including constitutional (“B”) symptoms, extranodal involvement, and heterogeneous patterns of treatment response and resistance. Importantly, integration of ctDNA kinetics, peripheral immune profiling, and functional imaging offers a multidimensional framework for disease assessment that overcomes the limitations of conventional staging systems. Therapeutically, the efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors underscores the central role of systemic immune dysregulation, while emerging biomarker-driven strategies support adaptive and personalized approaches to treatment. Collectively, these findings support a paradigm shift toward understanding cHL as a systemic immunobiological disease. This framework has important implications for disease monitoring, therapeutic decision-making, and future research, paving the way for biology-driven, precision medicine approaches in cHL. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Oncogenesis of Lymphoma (2nd Edition))
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Telmisartan-Induced Alteration of Voltage-Gated Na+ Currents: Integrated Experimental and In Silico Approaches
by Sheng-Nan Wu, Rasa Liutkevičienė, Vita Rovite, Chung-Hung Tsai and Sheng-Che Lin
Biophysica 2026, 6(3), 46; https://doi.org/10.3390/biophysica6030046 - 31 May 2026
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Telmisartan (TEL) is a non-peptide, orally administered antihypertensive agent primarily known as angiotensin II type 1 (AT1) blocker. In this review, we provide a detailed overview of how TEL modulates voltage-gated Na+ current (INa) and affects action potential (AP) [...] Read more.
Telmisartan (TEL) is a non-peptide, orally administered antihypertensive agent primarily known as angiotensin II type 1 (AT1) blocker. In this review, we provide a detailed overview of how TEL modulates voltage-gated Na+ current (INa) and affects action potential (AP) firing behavior. TEL exerts differential stimulatory effects on the peak and late components of INa when subjected to brief depolarizing pulses across a range of cell types, such as mHippoE-14 hippocampal neuron, cultured dorsal root ganglion neurons, and HL-1 atrial cardiomyocytes. TEL can augment the non-inactivating (persistent) INa elicited by ascending long ramp pulse in mHippoE-14 cells. By using a parvalbumin-expressing interneuron-based modeled cell combined with bifurcation analysis, it is possible to predict how applied current influences subthreshold oscillations and the generation of somatic spiking in the presence of TEL. According to the Hodgkin-Huxley model, mimicking the action of TEL—characterized by an increased peak amplitude of INa and a slowed inactivation time course—leads to the emergence of periodic oscillations in membrane potential. Using a Markovian process, a separate model can also be mathematically constructed, showing that changes in certain rate constants can simulate the effect of TEL on INa in cardiac cells. The molecular docking prediction between TEL and the NaV1.7 channel was made by expected formation of hydrophobic interactions as well as hydrogen bonding. In addition to its antagonistic action at the AT1 receptor and its agonistic activation of peroxisome proliferator-activator-γ, TEL may also directly enhance INa, thereby modulating AP firing in a variety of excitable cells. Current evidence supports TEL’s modulatory impact on NaV channel activity and cellular excitability, while also acknowledging that the mechanism—whether direct or indirect—remains under investigation. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Biophysical Insights into Small Molecule Inhibitors)
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Transcriptomic Remodeling of Light Harvesting and Photosystem Genes in Acaryochloris marina Under a Low-Irradiance Far-Red Versus High-Irradiance White Light
by Abraham Peele Karlapudi, Vuyyuru Kesavi Himabindhu and Divya Kaur
Plants 2026, 15(11), 1605; https://doi.org/10.3390/plants15111605 - 23 May 2026
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Acaryochloris marina is a distinctive cyanobacterium that uses chlorophyll d as its primary photosynthetic pigment and possesses two major light-harvesting systems: membrane-integral chlorophyll-binding Pcb/CBP complexes and water-soluble phycobiliproteins. How these antenna systems respond at the transcriptome level to contrasting light environments remains incompletely [...] Read more.
Acaryochloris marina is a distinctive cyanobacterium that uses chlorophyll d as its primary photosynthetic pigment and possesses two major light-harvesting systems: membrane-integral chlorophyll-binding Pcb/CBP complexes and water-soluble phycobiliproteins. How these antenna systems respond at the transcriptome level to contrasting light environments remains incompletely characterized. Here, we re-analyzed a publicly available RNA-seq dataset for A. marina MBIC11017 (NCBI BioProject PRJNA1130970), comparing cells grown under low-irradiance far-red light (LL-FR; 1.5–2 µmol photons m−2 s−1, 710-nm peak) and high-irradiance white light (HL-WL; 30–35 µmol photons m−2 s−1). Because light quality and irradiance both differ in this experimental design, the two effects cannot be separated; all transcriptional changes are therefore interpreted as responses to the combined LL-FR versus HL-WL contrast rather than to far-red wavelength alone. Of 8439 expressed genes, 1810 (21.4%) were significantly differentially expressed (adjusted p < 0.05). Using GFF-verified locus tags which corrected mis-annotations propagated in earlier analyses, the PS-I core gene set showed a mean log2 fold-change of +1.96 (3.9-fold; 11/11 loci significant), whereas the PS-II core gene set showed a mean log2 fold-change of +1.10 (2.1-fold; 12/20 loci significant). Light-harvesting genes showed the strongest response: 17/18 phycobiliprotein-pathway genes in KEGG amr00196 were upregulated, together with multiple putative Pcb/CBP loci (mean antenna log2FC = +3.51; 11.4-fold). Weighted gene co-expression network analysis placed the antenna-associate genes examined here within a module positively correlated with the LL-FR condition (r = 0.802, p = 0.017), and STRING analysis supported an enriched network of predicted or known protein associations (1115 nodes, 4763 edges; PPI enrichment p < 1.0 × 10−16). Recent matched-irradiance experiments indicate that, at equal photon flux, far-red wavelengths reduce phycobilisome content relative to white light. The transcriptional pattern reported here is therefore most parsimoniously interpreted as predominantly a low-irradiance response, with possible wavelength-associated CA5 contributions that cannot be isolated in the present design. Overall, the analysis reveals coordinated transcript-level changes across plasmid-encoded reacquired phycobiliprotein genes, chromosomal Pcb/CBP loci, chlorophyll biosynthesis genes, and photosystem core genes, consistent with coordinated regulation of light-harvesting components in A. marina. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Light and Plant Responses)
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Upregulation of GnT-IVa and Its Critical Roles in ATRA-Induced Differentiation of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia Cells
by Siming Zhang, Tomoya Isaji, Meng Zheng, Yue Wang, Tiangui Wu, Tsukushi Saito, Yuhang Zhou, Tomohiko Fukuda, Shinichiro Takahashi and Jianguo Gu
Biomolecules 2026, 16(5), 756; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom16050756 - 21 May 2026
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Glycosylation is essential for hematopoietic cell homeostasis and malignant transformation. Dysregulated expression of glycosylation genes in leukemia cells accelerates disease progression and fosters drug resistance. Therefore, targeting these genes offers a promising avenue for anti-leukemic therapy. In this study, we explore the roles [...] Read more.
Glycosylation is essential for hematopoietic cell homeostasis and malignant transformation. Dysregulated expression of glycosylation genes in leukemia cells accelerates disease progression and fosters drug resistance. Therefore, targeting these genes offers a promising avenue for anti-leukemic therapy. In this study, we explore the roles of N-glycans in acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) differentiation using the ATRA-induced wild-type NB4 (WT/ATRA) or HL-60 cell model. We found that expression of N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase IVa (GnT-IVa, encoded by the MGAT4A gene) and its product (β1,4-GlcNAc-branched N-glycan) increased significantly during differentiation, as evaluated by lectin blot, real-time PCR, and flow cytometry. Interestingly, analysis of the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) public data showed that MGAT4A expression is significantly lower in APL patients, and higher MGAT4A expression was associated with favorable survival in AML cohorts. To address the role of GnT-IVa in differentiation, we established MGAT4A- and MGAT4B-knockout (KO) NB4 cell lines using CRISPR/Cas9. Compared to WT/ATRA cells, MGAT4A KO, but not MGAT4B KO, markedly suppressed ATRA-induced differentiation, as evidenced by reduced expression of CD11b and CD11c. We found that CD11b is a major glycoprotein carrying β1,4-GlcNAc-branched N-glycans. This modification enhanced CD11b stability, as CD11b expression declined more rapidly in MGAT4A KO cells in the presence of cycloheximide. In addition, MGAT4A KO suppressed ERK/MAPK signaling, which contributed to differentiation. Our study highlights the critical role of GnT-IVa in regulating APL differentiation, which may provide a basis for developing new differentiation therapies for APL. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Insights from the Editorial Board Members)
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Screening the Combination of Gemcitabine, Clomipramine, and Resveratrol in HL-60 Leukemia Cells
by Burcu Biltekin, Yusuf Elgormus and Ayhan Bilir
Curr. Issues Mol. Biol. 2026, 48(5), 531; https://doi.org/10.3390/cimb48050531 - 19 May 2026
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Background and Objectives: Potential anti-neoplastic effects of resveratrol, which has antioxidant features combined with clomipramine, which has antineoplastic features, or with gemcitabine, used as a nucleoside analog widely used in chemotherapy, were evaluated together and individually on the HL-60 leukemia cells in [...] Read more.
Background and Objectives: Potential anti-neoplastic effects of resveratrol, which has antioxidant features combined with clomipramine, which has antineoplastic features, or with gemcitabine, used as a nucleoside analog widely used in chemotherapy, were evaluated together and individually on the HL-60 leukemia cells in this in vitro screening study. Materials and Methods: HL-60 cells were treated with gemcitabine, clomipramine, resveratrol, or their combinations at concentrations ranging from 1 to 200 µM. Cell viability was assessed at 24, 48, and 72 h using the trypan blue exclusion method, and results are expressed as a percentage of time-matched untreated controls. Cell proliferation was further evaluated by bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) immunohistochemical labeling. All experiments were performed in triplicate, and statistical analyses were conducted using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) with post hoc comparisons. Results: Gemcitabine markedly reduced HL-60 cell viability at all concentrations and time points (p < 0.001), indicating strong time-dependent cytotoxicity, with a significant drop in BrdU proliferation index at 48 h (p < 0.001). Clomipramine exhibited a biphasic response: high concentrations decreased viability (p < 0.05), while low concentrations allowed partial recovery by 72 h. Resveratrol showed concentration-dependent cytotoxicity, with reduced viability at high concentration and near-control levels at low concentration by 72 h; BrdU indices remained significantly lower than control (p < 0.001). Combination treatments with gemcitabine showed no additive cytotoxic or antiproliferative effects (p > 0.05). A transient enhanced effect was observed in the clomipramine + resveratrol group at 24 h (p < 0.01 vs. clomipramine; p < 0.05 vs. gemcitabine). Conclusions: Gemcitabine, clomipramine, and resveratrol all exhibited inhibitory effects on cell proliferation in HL-60 cell cultures. However, the combination treatments did not show additional cytotoxicity or additive effects. These findings suggest that while each of these compounds individually has the potential to inhibit cell growth, their combined application does not enhance the cytotoxic effects beyond those observed with single treatments. These findings highlight the necessity of a rational approach when considering novel drug combinations. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Novel Drugs and Natural Products Discovery—2nd Edition)
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Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of New Quinazolin-4(3H)-One–Coumarin Hybrids Designed as Anticancer and Antibacterial Agents
by Maria P. Paramonova, Mikhail S. Novikov, Vera A. Sokhraneva, Iulia S. Zhivotova, Vasiliy A. Kezin, Martin A. Zenov, Irina Yu. Petrushanko, Olga N. Novikova, Andrey V. Gorshenin, Yulia I. Velikorodnaya, Elena B. Isakova, Andrey E. Shchekotikhin, Sergey N. Kochetkov, Elena S. Matyugina and Anastasia L. Khandazhinskaya
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2026, 27(10), 4485; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms27104485 - 16 May 2026
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Quinazolinone derivatives are well-known anticancer agents; anticancer properties are also part of the broad spectrum of biological activity of coumarins. Conjugates containing quinazolin-4(3H)-one and coumarin fragments linked by polymethylene bridges of varying lengths were designed to improve properties of both parental compounds and [...] Read more.
Quinazolinone derivatives are well-known anticancer agents; anticancer properties are also part of the broad spectrum of biological activity of coumarins. Conjugates containing quinazolin-4(3H)-one and coumarin fragments linked by polymethylene bridges of varying lengths were designed to improve properties of both parental compounds and create new anticancer or antibacterial agents. 3-{3-[(4-Methyl-2-oxo-2H-chromen-7-yl)oxy]propyl}quinazolin-4(3H)-one was synthesized as the base compound. It demonstrated moderate cytotoxicity against leukemia (K562 and HL60) and neuroblastoma (SH-SY5Y) cells in vitro, combined with relatively low acute, subacute, and chronic toxicity in vivo. Conjugates with various substituents and linkers were then synthesized to evaluate the structure–activity relationship. A study of the synthesized compounds on cell cultures showed that the introduction of a methyl substituent into the benzene ring of the coumarin fragment led to both an increase in cytotoxicity and expansion of its spectrum of action. Testing of the hybrids against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria revealed that the introduction of halogens into the quinazoline fragment in the compounds or the elongation of the linker led to the emergence of pronounced antibacterial properties, which were most clearly manifested against Acinetobacter baumanii. The possibility of directing activity of quinazoline-4(3H)-one–coumarin hybrids by varying the substituents and the length of the linker was shown. Full article
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Leaf Anatomical Traits as Candidate Biomarkers for Salt Tolerance Screening in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) ‘Tubtim Chumphae’ Identified by Discriminant Analysis
by Chaichan Maneerattanarungroj, Narisa Kunpratum, Ploinapat Mahatthanaphatcharakun and Worasitikulya Taratima
Stresses 2026, 6(2), 27; https://doi.org/10.3390/stresses6020027 - 10 May 2026
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Rice cultivation faces major environmental challenges due to climate change, particularly soil salinity, which limits plant growth and productivity. Salt tolerance in rice is typically evaluated using physiological and biochemical traits, whereas leaf anatomical traits combined with advanced statistical analyses remain underexplored. This [...] Read more.
Rice cultivation faces major environmental challenges due to climate change, particularly soil salinity, which limits plant growth and productivity. Salt tolerance in rice is typically evaluated using physiological and biochemical traits, whereas leaf anatomical traits combined with advanced statistical analyses remain underexplored. This study investigated leaf anatomical characteristics of the rice cultivar Tubtim Chumphae at the seedling stage under different salinity levels (0, 25, 50, 75, and 100 mM NaCl). Seedlings were cultivated in a soil-based pot system for 42 days prior to treatment, and salinity stress was applied for 4 weeks. Data were analyzed using the Kruskal–Wallis test and multivariate approaches, including Discriminant Analysis of Principal Components (DAPC) and Partial Least Squares Discriminant Analysis (PLS-DA). The results revealed that several anatomical traits significantly varied with salinity, including vertical epidermal cell size of long cells (Epi-VL-LC), major vascular bundle size in the lamina (MVB-la-HL), major vascular bundle size in the midrib (MVB-mid-HL and MVB-mid-VL), as well as stomatal size (St-HL and St-VL) and stomatal density (StD) (p < 0.01). DAPC effectively distinguished salinity levels based on leaf anatomical traits, and the PLS-DA results further supported the robustness of the classification. Epidermal cell size, cell wall and cuticle thickness, stomatal traits, and vascular bundle dimensions were identified as key candidate anatomical biomarkers of salt tolerance. S75 (75 mM NaCl treatment) was suitable as a screening level and S100 (100 mM NaCl treatment) as a confirmation level. The findings provide a useful reference for evaluating salt tolerance in this rice cultivar and may be integrated with morphological, physiological, and biochemical traits to support future rice breeding programs. These findings provide a reference for evaluating salt tolerance in this cultivar and may complement morphological, physiological, and biochemical traits in future rice breeding programs. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Plant and Photoautotrophic Stresses)
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Astragaloside IV Reduces Sorafenib-Induced Cardiotoxicity by Inhibiting Apoptosis Through the STAT3/HIF-1α/Bcl-2 Signaling Pathway
by Lei Wang, Baonian Liu, Qianhui You, Hao Cai, Tianyun Huang, Yangjunpeng Lei, Hao Wang, Yelan Yao, Shuijin Shao and Haidong Guo
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2026, 27(10), 4243; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms27104243 - 10 May 2026
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Sorafenib is a first-line tyrosine kinase inhibitor for malignant tumor treatment, yet its clinical application is greatly restricted by unavoidable cardiotoxicity. Astragaloside IV is a natural compound with prominent cardiovascular protective effects. We first carried out modeling studies including network pharmacology, human proteome [...] Read more.
Sorafenib is a first-line tyrosine kinase inhibitor for malignant tumor treatment, yet its clinical application is greatly restricted by unavoidable cardiotoxicity. Astragaloside IV is a natural compound with prominent cardiovascular protective effects. We first carried out modeling studies including network pharmacology, human proteome microarray screening, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulation. Network pharmacology highlighted the hypoxia-inducible factor-1 signaling pathway as a key route; the integrated approach further identified signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 as a novel direct binding target of astragaloside IV with high binding stability. In a mouse model of chronic sorafenib-induced cardiotoxicity, astragaloside IV significantly improved cardiac function, and attenuated myocardial fibrosis, oxidative damage, and cardiomyocyte apoptosis. Mechanistically, astragaloside IV reduced the expression of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 and hypoxia-inducible transcription factor-1α, and elevated the expression of B-cell lymphoma 2. In cellular experiments, astragaloside IV protected HL-1 cardiomyocytes against sorafenib-induced cytotoxicity and apoptosis through the same signaling pathway. This study confirms that astragaloside IV alleviates sorafenib-induced cardiotoxicity by inhibiting cardiomyocyte apoptosis via targeting the signal transducer and activator of transcription 3/hypoxia-inducible transcription factor-1α/B-cell lymphoma 2 pathway, providing a promising strategy for clinical prevention of chemotherapy-related cardiac injury. Full article
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Aglianico Grape Pomace Extract Reduces Cardiac Pacemaker Activity by Decreasing Hyperpolarization-Activated Current Density Independently of cAMP Signaling
by Roberta De Zio, Maira Certini, Eugenia Pignataro, Daniela Russo, Simona Ida Scorza, Serena Milano, Giuseppe Procino, René Massimiliano Marsano, Maria Svelto, Isabella Maiellaro, Luigi Milella, Monica Carmosino and Andrea Gerbino
Life 2026, 16(5), 786; https://doi.org/10.3390/life16050786 - 8 May 2026
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Grape pomace extract (GPE) from Vitis vinifera L. cv. Aglianico is rich in polyphenols with recognized cardioprotective properties, yet its direct electrophysiological effects on spontaneous cardiac activity have not been previously investigated. Here, we examined the chronotropic effects of GPE using two complementary [...] Read more.
Grape pomace extract (GPE) from Vitis vinifera L. cv. Aglianico is rich in polyphenols with recognized cardioprotective properties, yet its direct electrophysiological effects on spontaneous cardiac activity have not been previously investigated. Here, we examined the chronotropic effects of GPE using two complementary models: HL-1 cardiomyocytes, assessed by whole-cell patch-clamp and intracellular Ca2+ imaging, and the Drosophila melanogaster larval heart tube, evaluated by optical recording. In HL-1 cells, chronic treatment with 25 µg/mL GPE for 48 h significantly reduced potential spontaneous action frequency and selectively prolonged the diastolic depolarization phase without altering action potential morphology, depolarization-activated currents, or cytosolic Ca2+ homeostasis. GPE reduced the hyperpolarization-activated funny current (If) density without shifting its voltage dependence. GPE-treated cells retained cAMP sensitivity, as both isoproterenol and intracellular 8-Br-cAMP significantly increased If amplitude, while ELISA quantification confirmed that global cAMP levels were unaffected by GPE. In Drosophila larvae, a cAMP-independent myogenic preparation, GPE administered in the diet significantly reduced heart rate. These findings demonstrate that Aglianico GPE exerts a negative chronotropic effect through a mechanism that reduces functional If density without altering cAMP availability or HCN channel voltage dependence, and reveal a cAMP-independent component of action conserved across phylogenetically distant species. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Channel Proteins and Transporters in Human Health and Disease)
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OsIPK2 Acts as an Organ-Specific Modulator of Rice Trichome Development by Coordinating Cuticular Wax Metabolism and Transcriptional Regulation
by Yao Chen, Zhiqun Li, Mengyang Huang, Ninghan Shi, Yonghui Li, Kongyang Wu, Yanwei Cheng, Xuhao Liu and Sihong Sang
Plants 2026, 15(9), 1414; https://doi.org/10.3390/plants15091414 - 6 May 2026
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Trichomes are specialized epidermal structures that play pivotal roles in plant defense against biotic and abiotic stresses. Inositol polyphosphate kinase 2 (IPK2) is a key enzyme in inositol phosphate metabolism with diverse functions in eukaryotic cellular processes. However, its involvement in trichome development [...] Read more.
Trichomes are specialized epidermal structures that play pivotal roles in plant defense against biotic and abiotic stresses. Inositol polyphosphate kinase 2 (IPK2) is a key enzyme in inositol phosphate metabolism with diverse functions in eukaryotic cellular processes. However, its involvement in trichome development remains uncharacterized. Here, we systematically analyzed the function of a rice inositol polyphosphate kinase gene (OsIPK2) in trichome development using transgenic rice lines and heterologously expressing Arabidopsis lines. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis revealed that OsIPK2 acts as an organ-specific modulator of trichome development in rice. Its overexpression repressed macrohair initiation and microhair elongation in leaves, while promoting trichome development on the glumes. Metabolomic profiling revealed that OsIPK2 overexpression reprogrammed cuticular wax metabolism in transgenic rice leaves, shifting fatty acid flux toward long-chain wax precursors and increasing soluble carbohydrate levels. Transcriptomic and qPCR analysis confirmed that OsIPK2 modulated the expression of genes involved in cuticular wax biosynthesis, auxin homeostasis, and the core trichome regulatory cascade in rice. Conversely, heterologous overexpression of OsIPK2 in Arabidopsis strongly suppressed trichome initiation and branching, resulting in drastically reduced trichome density and fewer trichome branches. These phenotypes were associated with the downregulation of the MYB-bHLH-WD40 (MBW) transcriptional complex and its downstream target genes. Collectively, our findings suggest that OsIPK2 modulated trichome development through organ- and species-specific mechanisms. In rice, it coordinated wax metabolism and the OsSPL10-OsSCR1/2-OsWOX3B-OsHL6 cascade to affect organ-specific trichome formation. In Arabidopsis, it inhibited trichome development by repressing the MBW complex. These results uncover a novel role of OsIPK2 in plant epidermal cell fate specification and advance our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying organ- and species-specific regulation of trichome development. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Receptor Kinase-Mediated Signaling in Plants)
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Hodgkin Reed-Sternberg Cells of Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma: Morphology, Phenotype, Genotype, and Cell of Origin
by Annunziata Gloghini, Daniele Lorenzini, Chiara Costanza Volpi, Desirè Viola Trupia and Giancarlo Pruneri
Cancers 2026, 18(9), 1446; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers18091446 - 30 Apr 2026
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Classic Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) is a distinctive B-cell malignancy defined by the presence of scarce but pathobiologically dominant Hodgkin Reed-Sternberg (HRS) cells within an inflammatory tumor microenvironment (TME). Although representing less than 10% of total tumor cellularity, HRS cells shape the TME by [...] Read more.
Classic Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) is a distinctive B-cell malignancy defined by the presence of scarce but pathobiologically dominant Hodgkin Reed-Sternberg (HRS) cells within an inflammatory tumor microenvironment (TME). Although representing less than 10% of total tumor cellularity, HRS cells shape the TME by recruiting and functionally polarizing immune and stromal elements through cytokine- and chemokine-mediated signaling. Morphologically, HRS cells are large, atypical, often binucleated or multinucleated cells with prominent eosinophilic nucleoli and abundant cytoplasm, giving rise to the classic “owl’s eye” appearance. Distinct morphological variants—including lacunar, mummified, mononuclear, and anaplastic forms—contribute to the histopathologic diversity across cHL subtypes such as nodular sclerosis, mixed cellularity, lymphocyte-rich, and lymphocyte-depleted disease. The immunophenotype of HRS cells is equally characteristic, with strong and uniform CD30 expression, frequent CD15 positivity, reduced expression of B-cell markers (CD20, CD79A/B), and partial retention of PAX5, reflecting profound lineage dysregulation. Aberrant expression of activation markers and immune-evasion molecules, including PD-L1 driven by recurrent 9p24.1 amplification, underscores their capacity for immune escape. Genetically, HRS cells display alterations affecting NF-κB, JAK/STAT, and PI3K/AKT pathways, facilitated by somatic mutations, chromosomal gains, and epigenetic remodeling that silence B-cell-defining genes. Despite reprogramming, clonality and somatic hypermutation patterns confirm their origin from germinal center B-cells, even in EBV-associated cases. Collectively, the morphology, phenotype, and genotype of HRS cells reveal a complex pathogenic network in which intrinsic oncogenic pathways and extrinsic TME interactions co-operate to sustain malignant transformation. Understanding these integrated mechanisms provides a biological foundation for current therapeutic strategies. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Hodgkin Lymphoma (HL))
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Dose-Dependent Intestinal Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Responses to Acute Waterborne Glyphosate Exposure in the Sea Cucumber (Apostichopus japonicus)
by Jingchun Sun, Libing Zhang, Christopher D. Hepburn, Shaoping Kuang and Hongsheng Yang
Biology 2026, 15(9), 694; https://doi.org/10.3390/biology15090694 - 28 Apr 2026
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Glyphosate is one of the most widely used herbicides worldwide and has been increasingly reported in aquatic environments, including riverine, estuarine, and coastal systems. However, information on its intestinal effects in benthic marine invertebrates remains limited. In this study, we investigated dose-dependent intestinal [...] Read more.
Glyphosate is one of the most widely used herbicides worldwide and has been increasingly reported in aquatic environments, including riverine, estuarine, and coastal systems. However, information on its intestinal effects in benthic marine invertebrates remains limited. In this study, we investigated dose-dependent intestinal responses of the sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicus following acute waterborne glyphosate exposure using integrated transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses. Sea cucumbers were exposed for 24 h to four nominal glyphosate concentrations: 0, 9.23, 46.15, and 230.77 mg/L. Mortality occurred only in the highest-concentration group, allowing phenotypic stratification of this group into high-dose survivors (HL) and high-dose dead individuals (HD) for downstream multi-omics comparisons. Principal component analysis and orthogonal partial least-squares discriminant analysis indicated clear exposure- and phenotype-associated shifts in intestinal molecular profiles. Differential expression analysis and pathway enrichment showed that low-dose exposure was mainly associated with metabolic and digestion-related adjustments, whereas higher exposure levels were characterized by broader perturbation of immune regulation, stress-response signaling, proteostasis-related processes, and cell fate-associated pathways. Metabolomic profiling further revealed progressive remodeling of lipid, amino acid, energy, redox, and transport-related pathways, with the most extensive alterations observed in HD. Integrated transcriptome–metabolome analysis supported increasingly structured cross-omics covariation with rising exposure severity, highlighting coordinated intestinal system disruption under high-dose glyphosate stress. Overall, these findings demonstrate that acute waterborne glyphosate exposure induces dose-dependent intestinal molecular reprogramming in A. japonicus, with marked divergence between surviving and dead individuals at the highest exposure level. This study provides mechanistic evidence for early intestinal responses to glyphosate in a representative marine deposit-feeding invertebrate and offers a basis for future studies linking controlled exposure experiments with environmentally relevant marine risk scenarios. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Toxicology)
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