Summary Bromodomain-containing protein 7 (BRD7) is a member of the bromodomain-containing protein family that is known to play role as tumor suppressors. Here, we show that BRD7 is a component of the unfolded protein response (UPR) signaling through its ability to regulate X-box binding protein1 (XBP1) nuclear translocation. BRD7 interacts with the regulatory subunits of phosphatidyl-inositol3-kinase (PI3K) and increases the nuclear translocation of both p85α/β and XBP1s. Deficiency of BRD7 blocks the nuclear translocation of XBP1s. Furthermore, our in vivo studies have shown that BRD7 protein levels are reduced in the liver of obese mice, and reinstating BRD7 levels in the liver restores XBP1s nuclear translocation, improves glucose homeostasis, and ultimately reduces the blood glucose levels in the obese and diabetic mouse models.

The original version of this article contained an error in labeling Figure 4G. The top picture should be labeled as ''Ad-LacZ,'' and the bottom picture should be labeled as ''Ad-BRD7.

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A hallmark of sera from patients with systemic rheumatic diseases is the presence of circulating autoantibodies directed against nuclear antigens. The identification of the antigens binding to these antibodies has provided the cell biologist and the immunologist with important tools to study cell structure, cell function, and the processes underlying the immune response. Through the elucidation of autoantibody specificities, the clinician has been provided with a better appreciation of the diagnostic and prognostic significance of autoantibodies. Many autoantigens, including those directed against components in the nuclear matrix, chromosomes, Golgi apparatus, and other intracellular antigens, are not yet characterized nor is their clinical significance established. The mechanisms leading to the breakdown of tolerance and the appearance of autoantibodies are not fully understood. Molecular mimicry at an interspecies or an intracellular level may be involved in altering immune tolerance. On the other hand, studies of epitopes on human autoantigens has provided compelling evidence that most autoantibody responses seen in systemic rheumatic diseases are driven by endogenous antigen.

Costa (2021): Transcription-and phosphorylation-dependent control of a functional interplay between XBP1s and PINK1 governs mitophagy and potentially impacts Parkinson disease pathophysiology, Autophagy,

We have developed a DNA based typing method to detect 38 known B*15 alleles using sequence-specific primers (PCR-SSP). This method involves 38 primers and 39 PCR-SSP reactions with results that can be obtained in 3 hours. The method is easy, fast and suitable for clinical typing for bone marrow and organ transplantation. We have typed 106 HLA-B15 samples using this method. For homozygous HLA-B15 samples, some B*15 allele combinations need to be resolved by additional PCR reactions not included in this article. The method allows the detection of potential new alleles requiring sequencing for confirmation, and it is useful to resolve unusual serological reaction patterns for different HLA-B15 serological specificities. In addition, it could be used to resolve ambiguous PCR-SSOP typing results and for recognition of mismatches in serologically matched unrelated individuals.

Taking into account the vital importance of the morphology and dental nomenclature for systematic studies in mammals (about evolution and classification), and given the limited availability of free bibliographic sources updated on this issue, we conducted this review with the aim that it can be a ba-sic textbook for courses in mammalogy and vertebrate zoology. Furthermore, in order to design paleontological, archaeological and forensic studies, this review helps to make connections between biology and other professions such as dentistry. For these reasons we make a short revision of the distinguishing characteristics of mammals and review the main aspects about their teeth, such as their evolution, anatomy, nomenclature and dental formulas so that with all this background, some conclusions can be made.

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