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  1. Article ; Online: Balancing nutrient and energy demand and supply via autophagy.

    He, Congcong

    Current biology : CB

    2022  Volume 32, Issue 12, Page(s) R684–R696

    Abstract: Maintaining nutrient and energy homeostasis is crucial for the survival and function of cells and organisms in response to environmental stress. Cells have evolved a stress-induced catabolic pathway, termed autophagy, to adapt to stress conditions such ... ...

    Abstract Maintaining nutrient and energy homeostasis is crucial for the survival and function of cells and organisms in response to environmental stress. Cells have evolved a stress-induced catabolic pathway, termed autophagy, to adapt to stress conditions such as starvation. During autophagy, damaged or non-essential cellular structures are broken down in lysosomes, and the resulting metabolites are reused for core biosynthetic processes or energy production. Recent studies have revealed that autophagy can target and degrade different types of nutrient stores and produce a variety of metabolites and fuels, including amino acids, nucleotides, lipids and carbohydrates. Here, we will focus on how autophagy functions to balance cellular nutrient and energy demand and supply - specifically, how energy deprivation switches on autophagic catabolism, how autophagy halts anabolism by degrading the protein synthesis machinery, and how bulk and selective autophagy-derived metabolites recycle and feed into a variety of bioenergetic and anabolic pathways during stress conditions. Recent new insights and progress in these areas provide a better understanding of how resource mobilization and reallocation sustain essential metabolic and anabolic activities under unfavorable conditions.
    MeSH term(s) Autophagy/physiology ; Energy Metabolism ; Humans ; Lysosomes/metabolism ; Nutrients ; Starvation/metabolism
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-20
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1071731-6
    ISSN 1879-0445 ; 0960-9822
    ISSN (online) 1879-0445
    ISSN 0960-9822
    DOI 10.1016/j.cub.2022.04.071
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  2. Article ; Online: Chaperone-mediated autophagy on the clock.

    He, Congcong

    Nature cell biology

    2021  Volume 23, Issue 12, Page(s) 1220–1221

    MeSH term(s) Autophagy ; Chaperone-Mediated Autophagy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-12-07
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 1474722-4
    ISSN 1476-4679 ; 1465-7392
    ISSN (online) 1476-4679
    ISSN 1465-7392
    DOI 10.1038/s41556-021-00811-w
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  3. Article: Degradative and Non-Degradative Roles of Autophagy Proteins in Metabolism and Metabolic Diseases.

    Kuramoto, Kenta / He, Congcong

    Frontiers in cell and developmental biology

    2022  Volume 10, Page(s) 844481

    Abstract: Autophagy is a stress-induced lysosomal degradation pathway regulated by evolutionarily conserved autophagy-related (ATG) genes. Recent research has revealed that autophagy plays an important role in the regulation of energy metabolism, development of ... ...

    Abstract Autophagy is a stress-induced lysosomal degradation pathway regulated by evolutionarily conserved autophagy-related (ATG) genes. Recent research has revealed that autophagy plays an important role in the regulation of energy metabolism, development of metabolic tissues, and pathogenesis of metabolic disorders. Bulk and selective degradation by autophagy helps maintain protein homeostasis and physiological function of cells. Aside from classical degradative roles, ATG proteins also carry out non-classical secretory functions of metabolic tissues. In this review, we summarize recent progresses and unanswered questions on the mechanisms of autophagy and ATG proteins in metabolic regulation, with a focus on organelle and nutrient storage degradation, as well as vesicular and hormonal secretion. Such knowledge broadens our understanding on the cause, pathophysiology, and prevention of metabolic diseases including obesity and diabetes.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-13
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2737824-X
    ISSN 2296-634X
    ISSN 2296-634X
    DOI 10.3389/fcell.2022.844481
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  4. Article ; Online: The secretory function of BECN1 in metabolic regulation.

    Kuramoto, Kenta / He, Congcong

    Autophagy

    2021  Volume 17, Issue 10, Page(s) 3262–3263

    Abstract: Macroautophagy/autophagy is primarily considered as a degradative pathway via the lysosome, yet the secretory functions of autophagy proteins have recently been unveiled. Autophagy proteins have been implicated in metabolic organ development, homeostasis ...

    Abstract Macroautophagy/autophagy is primarily considered as a degradative pathway via the lysosome, yet the secretory functions of autophagy proteins have recently been unveiled. Autophagy proteins have been implicated in metabolic organ development, homeostasis and function, and deficiency in autophagy is associated with metabolic disorders. However, the molecular mechanisms by which autophagy proteins regulate energy metabolism and insulin sensitivity were unclear. We previously showed that systemic activation of autophagy by a hyperactive BECN1
    MeSH term(s) Adiponectin ; Animals ; Autophagy ; Beclin-1/metabolism ; Insulin/metabolism ; Insulin Resistance ; Lysosomes/metabolism ; Mice
    Chemical Substances Adiponectin ; Beclin-1 ; Becn1 protein, mouse ; Insulin
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-07-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2454135-7
    ISSN 1554-8635 ; 1554-8627
    ISSN (online) 1554-8635
    ISSN 1554-8627
    DOI 10.1080/15548627.2021.1953849
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  5. Article ; Online: Integrated single-cell and spatial transcriptomics reveals heterogeneity of fibroblast and pivotal genes in psoriasis.

    He, Cong-Cong / Song, Tian-Cong / Qi, Rui-Qun / Gao, Xing-Hua

    Scientific reports

    2023  Volume 13, Issue 1, Page(s) 17134

    Abstract: Psoriasis, which is one of the most common skin diseases, involves an array of complex immune constituents including T cells, dendritic cells and monocytes. Particularly, the cytokine IL17A, primarily generated by TH17 cells, assumes a crucial function ... ...

    Abstract Psoriasis, which is one of the most common skin diseases, involves an array of complex immune constituents including T cells, dendritic cells and monocytes. Particularly, the cytokine IL17A, primarily generated by TH17 cells, assumes a crucial function in the etiology of psoriasis. In this study, a comprehensive investigation utilizing bulk RNA analysis, single-cell RNA sequencing, and spatial transcriptomics was employed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms of psoriasis. Our study revealed that there is an overlap between the genes that are differentially expressed in psoriasis patients receiving three anti-IL17A monoclonal antibody drugs and the genes that are differentially expressed in lesion versus non-lesion samples in these patients. Further analysis using single-cell and spatial data from psoriasis samples confirmed the expression of hub genes that had low expressions in psoriasis tissue but were up-regulated after anti-IL17A treatments. These genes were found to be associated with the treatment effects of brodalumab and methotrexate, but not adalimumab, etanercept, and ustekinumab. Additionally, these genes were predominantly expressed in fibroblasts. In our study, fibroblasts were categorized into five clusters. Notably, hub genes exhibited predominant expression in cluster 3 fibroblasts, which were primarily engaged in the regulation of the extracellular matrix and were predominantly located in the reticular dermis. Subsequent analysis unveiled that cluster 3 fibroblasts also established communication with epithelial cells and monocytes via the ANGPTL-SDC4 ligand-receptor configuration, and their regulation was governed by the transcription factor TWIST1. Conversely, cluster 4 fibroblasts, responsible for vascular endothelial regulation, were predominantly distributed in the papillary dermis. Cluster 4 predominantly engaged in interactions with endothelial cells via MDK signals and was governed by the distinctive transcription factor, ERG. By means of an integrated analysis encompassing bulk transcriptomics, single-cell RNA sequencing, and spatial transcriptomics, we have discerned genes and clusters of fibroblasts that potentially contribute to the pathogenesis of psoriasis.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Transcriptome ; Endothelial Cells/metabolism ; Psoriasis/metabolism ; Transcription Factors/genetics ; Fibroblasts/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Transcription Factors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-10
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-023-44346-6
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  6. Article: Outcomes of single- vs two-stage primary joint arthroplasty for septic arthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Luo, Hua / He, Congcong / Zhao, Yong / Yang, Guangyong / Hong, Hainan

    EFORT open reviews

    2023  Volume 8, Issue 9, Page(s) 672–679

    Abstract: Purpose: Septic arthritis (SA) is an intra-articular infection caused by purulent bacteria and the only effective method is surgical intervention. Two-stage arthroplasty is considered the gold standard treatment for SA, but recent studies have found ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: Septic arthritis (SA) is an intra-articular infection caused by purulent bacteria and the only effective method is surgical intervention. Two-stage arthroplasty is considered the gold standard treatment for SA, but recent studies have found that single-stage arthroplasty can achieve the same efficacy as two-stage arthroplasty. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of single- vs two-stage arthroplasty in the treatment of (acute or quiescent) SA.
    Methods: The review process was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. We searched the PubMed, EMBASE, Medline, and Cochrane Library databases to identify all literature on the treatment of SA using single- and two-stage arthroplasty from the date of database inception to November 10, 2022. Data on reinfection rates were expressed as odds ratios and 95% CIs.
    Results: Seven retrospective studies with a total of 413 patients were included. Pooled analysis showed no difference in the reinfection rate between single- and two-stage arthroplasty. Subgroup analysis found no difference between the single- and two-stage arthroplasty groups in the incidence of purulent infection of the hip and knee. Cumulative meta-analysis showed gradual stabilization of outcomes.
    Conclusions: Based on our meta-analysis of available retrospective studies, we found no significant difference in reinfection rates between single- and two-stage arthroplasty for SA. Further prospective cohort studies are needed to confirm our results, although our meta-analysis provides important insights into the current literature on this topic.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-01
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2844421-8
    ISSN 2058-5241 ; 2058-5241 ; 2396-7544
    ISSN (online) 2058-5241
    ISSN 2058-5241 ; 2396-7544
    DOI 10.1530/EOR-22-0142
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  7. Article ; Online: Exercise-activated hepatic autophagy via the FN1-α5β1 integrin pathway drives metabolic benefits of exercise.

    Kuramoto, Kenta / Liang, Huijia / Hong, Jung-Hwa / He, Congcong

    Cell metabolism

    2023  Volume 35, Issue 4, Page(s) 620–632.e5

    Abstract: How exercise elicits systemic metabolic benefits in both muscles and non-contractile tissues is unclear. Autophagy is a stress-induced lysosomal degradation pathway that mediates protein and organelle turnover and metabolic adaptation. Exercise activates ...

    Abstract How exercise elicits systemic metabolic benefits in both muscles and non-contractile tissues is unclear. Autophagy is a stress-induced lysosomal degradation pathway that mediates protein and organelle turnover and metabolic adaptation. Exercise activates autophagy in not only contracting muscles but also non-contractile tissues including the liver. However, the role and mechanism of exercise-activated autophagy in non-contractile tissues remain mysterious. Here, we show that hepatic autophagy activation is essential for exercise-induced metabolic benefits. Plasma or serum from exercised mice is sufficient to activate autophagy in cells. By proteomic studies, we identify fibronectin (FN1), which was previously considered as an extracellular matrix protein, as an exercise-induced, muscle-secreted, autophagy-inducing circulating factor. Muscle-secreted FN1 mediates exercise-induced hepatic autophagy and systemic insulin sensitization via the hepatic receptor α5β1 integrin and the downstream IKKα/β-JNK1-BECN1 pathway. Thus, we demonstrate that hepatic autophagy activation drives exercise-induced metabolic benefits against diabetes via muscle-secreted soluble FN1 and hepatic α5β1 integrin signaling.
    MeSH term(s) Mice ; Animals ; Fibronectins/metabolism ; Proteomics ; Liver/metabolism ; Autophagy ; Integrins
    Chemical Substances Fibronectins ; Integrins
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-21
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 2176834-1
    ISSN 1932-7420 ; 1550-4131
    ISSN (online) 1932-7420
    ISSN 1550-4131
    DOI 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.01.011
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  8. Article ; Online: Effects of Europium Complex on Thermal and Photoluminescence Properties of Polyurethane-Europium Materials.

    Gao, Lijun / Li, Liuyang / Li, Yunqiu / He, Congcong / Zhou, Liming / Qu, Xiongwei / Fang, Shaoming

    Polymers

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 5

    Abstract: A europium complex with double bonds was synthesized with crotonic acid as the ligand and a europium ion as the center ion. Then, the obtained europium complex was added to synthesized poly(urethane-acrylate) macromonomers to prepare the bonded ... ...

    Abstract A europium complex with double bonds was synthesized with crotonic acid as the ligand and a europium ion as the center ion. Then, the obtained europium complex was added to synthesized poly(urethane-acrylate) macromonomers to prepare the bonded polyurethane-europium materials by the polymerization of the double bonds in the complex and the poly(urethane-acrylate) macromonomers. The prepared polyurethane-europium materials had high transparency, good thermal stability and good fluorescence. The storage moduli of polyurethane-europium materials are obviously higher than those of pure polyurethane. Polyurethane-europium materials exhibit bright red light with good monochromaticity. The light transmittance of the material decreases slightly with increases in the europium complex content, but the luminescence intensity gradually increases. In particular, polyurethane-europium materials possess a long luminescence lifetime, which has potential applications for optical display instruments.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-21
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2527146-5
    ISSN 2073-4360 ; 2073-4360
    ISSN (online) 2073-4360
    ISSN 2073-4360
    DOI 10.3390/polym15051064
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  9. Article ; Online: The BECN1-BCL2 complex regulates insulin secretion and storage in mice.

    Kuramoto, Kenta / He, Congcong

    Autophagy

    2018  Volume 14, Issue 11, Page(s) 2026–2028

    Abstract: Macroautophagy/autophagy abnormality has been recently associated with metabolic disorders, such as type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, the effect of autophagy activation in systemic energy metabolism was poorly understood. In our recent study, we ... ...

    Abstract Macroautophagy/autophagy abnormality has been recently associated with metabolic disorders, such as type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, the effect of autophagy activation in systemic energy metabolism was poorly understood. In our recent study, we demonstrated that autophagy plays different roles in distinct metabolic tissues, using an autophagy-hyperactive mouse model. In insulin-producing β cells, excess autophagy degrades insulin-containing vesicles (a process termed vesicophagy), resulting in decreased insulin contents and systemic glucose intolerance; whereas in insulin-responsive cells, activating autophagy decreases endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and improves insulin sensitivity.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Autophagy ; Beclin-1 ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 ; Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress ; Insulin ; Insulin Resistance ; Insulin Secretion ; Mice ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2
    Chemical Substances Beclin-1 ; Becn1 protein, mouse ; Insulin ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-08-21
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 2454135-7
    ISSN 1554-8635 ; 1554-8627
    ISSN (online) 1554-8635
    ISSN 1554-8627
    DOI 10.1080/15548627.2018.1502566
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  10. Article: Photo-generated hydroxyl radicals contribute to the formation of halogen radicals leading to ozone depletion on and within polar stratospheric clouds surface

    Jiao, Xiaoyu / He, Congcong / Yu, Huan / He, Jun / Wang, Chengjun

    Chemosphere. 2022 Mar., v. 291

    2022  

    Abstract: Polar stratospheric clouds (PSCs), of which the surface is a dynamic liquid water layer and might consist of aqueous HNO₃ and H₂O₂, is a well-known key meteorological condition contributing to the ozone hole in the polar stratosphere. PSCs has been ... ...

    Abstract Polar stratospheric clouds (PSCs), of which the surface is a dynamic liquid water layer and might consist of aqueous HNO₃ and H₂O₂, is a well-known key meteorological condition contributing to the ozone hole in the polar stratosphere. PSCs has been considered to provide abundant surface for the heterogeneous reactions causing the formation of the Cl₂ and HOCl, which are further photolyzed into Cl and ClO radicals leading to the ozone destruction. Here we demonstrated that the sunlight drives the massive and stable production of OH radicals in aqueous HNO₃ and its main photo-induced byproduct HNO₂. We also found that the photo-generated OH radicals in aqueous HNO₃, HNO₂ and H₂O₂ have the remarkable capability to react with the dissolved HCl, Cl⁻ and Br⁻ to form halogen radicals. In addition, we observed that the H₂O₂ can react with dissolved HCl and Br⁻ in darkness to form and release Cl₂ and Br₂ gases, which could further be photolyzed into reactive halogen radicals whenever sunlight is available. All these findings suggest that, except for the well-known heterogeneous reactions, photochemical reactions involving the aqueous HNO₃ and H₂O₂ on and within PSCs surface might constitute another important halogen activation pathway for ozone destruction. This study may shed deeper insights into the mechanism of halogen radicals resulting in ozone depletion in polar stratosphere.
    Keywords byproducts ; liquids ; ozone ; ozone depletion ; solar radiation ; stratosphere
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-03
    Publishing place Elsevier Ltd
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 120089-6
    ISSN 1879-1298 ; 0045-6535 ; 0366-7111
    ISSN (online) 1879-1298
    ISSN 0045-6535 ; 0366-7111
    DOI 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132816
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