Journal: Frontiers in Immunology

Article Title: Platelet-rich plasma-derived microRNA let-7a-5p alleviates knee osteoarthritis by regulating macrophage polarization and improving inflammatory microenvironment

doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2026.1756467

Figure Lengend Snippet: Validation of the targeting relationship between let-7a-5p and MAPK8. (A) Schematic representation of the predicted complementary binding site between let-7a-5p and the 3′-UTR of MAPK8. (B) Relative mRNA expression level of MAPK8 in macrophages overexpressing let-7a-5p detected by RT-qPCR. (C) WB analysis of MAPK8 protein expression in macrophages overexpressing let-7a-5p. (D) Inhibitory effect of let-7a-5p on MAPK8 expression was assessed via a dual luciferase reporter assay. ( **P < 0.01, ***P < 0.001).

Article Snippet: Subsequently, the tissue sections and cells were incubated overnight at 4°C with primary antibodies against iNOS (Proteintech 22226-1-AP), CD206 (Proteintech 18704-1-AP) and MAPK8 (Proteintech 66210-1-Ig).

Techniques: Biomarker Discovery, Binding Assay, Expressing, Quantitative RT-PCR, Luciferase, Reporter Assay

Journal: Frontiers in Immunology

Article Title: Platelet-rich plasma-derived microRNA let-7a-5p alleviates knee osteoarthritis by regulating macrophage polarization and improving inflammatory microenvironment

doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2026.1756467

Figure Lengend Snippet: Effect of PRP on expression of let-7a-5p and MAPK8. (A) Relative mRNA expression levels of let-7a-5p in knee joint sections of each group detected by RT-qPCR. (B) iNOS and CD206 co-immunolabeld with MAPK8 and counter-stained with DAPI in synovial tissues (Scale bar: 50 μm). (C, D) Quantification of iNOS and CD206 expression co-localized with MAPK8. ( **P < 0.01).

Article Snippet: Subsequently, the tissue sections and cells were incubated overnight at 4°C with primary antibodies against iNOS (Proteintech 22226-1-AP), CD206 (Proteintech 18704-1-AP) and MAPK8 (Proteintech 66210-1-Ig).

Techniques: Expressing, Quantitative RT-PCR, Staining

Journal: Frontiers in Immunology

Article Title: Platelet-rich plasma-derived microRNA let-7a-5p alleviates knee osteoarthritis by regulating macrophage polarization and improving inflammatory microenvironment

doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2026.1756467

Figure Lengend Snippet: The let-7a-5p/MAPK8 axis regulates macrophage polarization and inflammatory cytokine release in vitro . (A) IF staining showing expression of iNOS and CD206 in macrophages (Scale bar: 50 μm). (B) Quantification of iNOS-positive cell rate in transfected macrophages. (C) Quantification of CD206-positive cell rate in transfected macrophages. (D-G) Relative mRNA expression levels of pro-inflammatory cytokine (IL-1β and TNF-α) and anti-inflammatory cytokine (IL-4 and IL-10) in transfected macrophages detected by RT-qPCR. ( *P < 0.05, **P < 0.01, ns no significance).

Article Snippet: Subsequently, the tissue sections and cells were incubated overnight at 4°C with primary antibodies against iNOS (Proteintech 22226-1-AP), CD206 (Proteintech 18704-1-AP) and MAPK8 (Proteintech 66210-1-Ig).

Techniques: In Vitro, Staining, Expressing, Transfection, Quantitative RT-PCR

Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Article Title: Photoreceptor Compartment-Specific TULP1 Interactomes

doi: 10.3390/ijms22158066

Figure Lengend Snippet: IP of retinal lysate. The top panels show Western blot analysis of the MAP1B IP experimental samples probed with Tulp1 antibodies. In the IP product lane, a band corresponding to Tulp1 is detected. A corresponding band is seen in the rat retinal lysate and wt mouse retinal homogenate but not in the tulp1−/− retinal lysate, liver lysate or non-specific IgG IP lanes. The bottom panels show Western blot analysis of the MAP1B IP experimental samples probed with MAP1B antibodies. In the IP product, rat retinal lysate, wt mouse retinal lysate and tulp1−/− retinal lysate lanes, a band corresponding to MAP1B is detected. No bands are seen in the liver or non-specific IgG IP sample lanes.

Article Snippet: Slides were then incubated with blocking solution (1% BSA and 10% Donkey serum in freshly prepared 1X PBS) for 2 h at RT and then subsequently incubated with primary antibodies: MAP1B at 1:100 (N-19, Santa Cruz Biotechnology), Kif3a at 1:300 (Abcam, ab11259), Ribeye at 1:1000 (BD Transduction, 612044) and Tulp1 at 1:500 (mTulp1) [ ] (diluted in 1× PBS with 1% BSA) overnight at 4 °C.

Techniques: Western Blot

Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Article Title: Photoreceptor Compartment-Specific TULP1 Interactomes

doi: 10.3390/ijms22158066

Figure Lengend Snippet: Immunolocalization of MAP1B and Tulp1 in P17 mouse retinas. ( A ) Wt retinal sections stained with MAP1B (red) and Tulp1 (green). ( B ) Tulp1−/− retinal sections stained with MAP1B (red) and Tulp1 (green). Sections were counterstained with DAPI (blue). Scale bar: 50 µm. INL, inner nuclear layer; OPL, outer plexiform layer; ONL, outer nuclear layer; IS, inner segment layer; OS, outer segment layer.

Article Snippet: Slides were then incubated with blocking solution (1% BSA and 10% Donkey serum in freshly prepared 1X PBS) for 2 h at RT and then subsequently incubated with primary antibodies: MAP1B at 1:100 (N-19, Santa Cruz Biotechnology), Kif3a at 1:300 (Abcam, ab11259), Ribeye at 1:1000 (BD Transduction, 612044) and Tulp1 at 1:500 (mTulp1) [ ] (diluted in 1× PBS with 1% BSA) overnight at 4 °C.

Techniques: Staining

Journal: bioRxiv

Article Title: Dynamic Regulation OF The Chromatin Environment By Ash1L Modulates Human Neuronal Structure And Function

doi: 10.1101/2024.12.02.625500

Figure Lengend Snippet: (A) Diagram of ASH1L protein domains showing the location of the pathogenic variant E2148* (blue) in ASH1L catalytic domain and itsr associated clinical phenotypes. (B) Illustration depicts the dual SMAD inhibition protocol used to generate cortical excitatory human neurons. ( C ) ASH1L expression was quantified by qPCR using human neurons at day 35 of neuronal induction. Fold change is normalized to control. Bar represents the mean and individual measures from four independent experiments are shown for control (grey with open circles), and E2148* (light blue with solid blue circles). Samples were analyzed as a ratio of the control. Statistical analysis was conducted using unpaired t-test. **** P < 0.0001. ( D ) Representative images are shown for human neurons from control, and E2148* cultures at day 35 of neuronal induction. Neurons stained with MAP2 are shown in black and white for ease of viewing. Calibration bars represent 20µm. ( E-H ) Morphogenesis measures are shown for four independent experiments for control neurons (grey bar with open circles), and E2148* mutant neurons (light blue bars with solid dark blue circles). Individual points represent the average of 4 independent experiments, an average of 30 neurons were measured per experiment. ( E ) Mean neurite length is shown for control (n=124 neurons; 56.9 ± 2.41), and E2148* (n=118 neurons; 47.47 ± 1.99). Grouped statistical analysis was conducted using unpaired t-test, **P < 0.004. ( F ) Total neurite length is shown for control (n=124 neurons; 182.7 ± 6.39), and E2148* (n=118 neurons; 139.3 ± 4.66). Grouped statistical analysis was conducted using unpaired t-test, **** P < 0.0001. ( G ) Neuronal morphology analyzed by measuring the complexity index (see methods). Calculations were conducted after identifying outliers using the ROUT 1% method for control (n=115; 289.5 ± 18.21), and E2148* (n=112; 228.8 ± 13.42). Grouped statistical analysis was conducted unpaired t-test ** P < 0.0099. ( H ) Cell soma size was analyzed for three independent experiments by measuring the area for control (n=96; 77.67 ± 3.47), and E2148* (n=91; 69.15 ± 2.51). Statistical analysis was conducted using unpaired t-test P=0.056. ( I ) Sholl analysis was used to measure neuronal arborization. The number intersections away from the cell soma were measured every 10µm and are shown for control (open gray circles), and E2148* (solid dark blue circles) neurons from 10µm to 120µm. Statistical analysis was conducted using a mixed model effects *** P < 0.0006, and **** P < 0.0001. ( J-L ) Analysis of H3K36me2 and H3K4me3 levels on chromatin fraction for four independent experiments is shown for neurons at day 41 of neuronal induction. ( J ) Representative western blot shows H3K36me2, H3K4me3 and histone H3 for control, and E2148* neurons. H3 Histone marks were normalized to histone H3 levels for analysis. ( K ) H3K36me2 protein levels are shown for control (1± 0), and E2148* (0.67 ± 0.26). ( L ) H3K4me3 protein levels are shown for control (1± 0), and E2148* (0.68± 0.11). (K -L ) Statistical analysis was conducted using unpaired t-test *P< 0.025. Not significant P value is not shown.

Article Snippet: Primary antibody for MAP2 (Aves lab, #MAP) was added and cells were incubated overnight at 4°C, followed by secondary antibody incubation for 1 hour at room temperature using Alexa Fluor 647 (Thermo Scientific, #A-21449) at a dilution of 1:1000.

Techniques: Variant Assay, Inhibition, Expressing, Control, Staining, Mutagenesis, Western Blot

Journal: bioRxiv

Article Title: Dynamic Regulation OF The Chromatin Environment By Ash1L Modulates Human Neuronal Structure And Function

doi: 10.1101/2024.12.02.625500

Figure Lengend Snippet: ( A ) PCA plots shows biological replicates (n=4) for control (green), and E2148* (salmon) neurons RNA seq experiments. ( B ) Heatmap shows top 100 DEGs for control (green), and E2148* (salmon) neurons at day 35 (n=4 biological replicates). The top 15 DEGs are listed. ( C ) Volcano plots showing DEGs in the heterozygous E2148* mutant iPSC-derived neurons. Log 2 fold changes (LFC) gene expression (x-axis) and -log 10 adjusted P values (y-axis) generated from DESeq2 differential gene expression analysis are shown. Vertical dotted lines represent 0.58 LFC (1.5 FC) and horizontal dotted line shows adjusted P=0.05. Significant DEGs are shown in red with the top 20 labelled in the plot. ( D-F ) Functional enrichment analysis by EnrichR for biological process ( D ), cellular compartment ( E ), and molecular function ( F ) show enrichment for all DEGs, upregulated and downregulated DEGs in E2148* mutant neurons vs. control neurons. Circle size represents the number of DEGs in that category and the color represents the adjusted P value. ( G ) Correlation of gene length to fold change analyzed for all significant DEGs in E2148* (blue line) mutant neurons. Grey shade shows the variability across samples. ( H ) Analysis of gene length in upregulated (blue) and downregulated (red) DEGs for E2148* neurons. ( I ) Analysis of de novo transcription by EU click chemistry at day 41 of neuronal differentiation. Representative images of human neurons that incorporated EU (gray), stained with neuronal marker MAP2 (cyan) and nuclear marker DAPI (blue) are shown for control (top row), and E2148* (bottom row). Enlarged nuclei stained with EU is shown. Calibration bars are 20µm. ( J-K ) Measurements of EU incorporation are shown for control neurons (grey bars with open circles), and E2148* (light blue bars with solid deep blue circles) mutant neurons. Mean and standard error are shown with individual dots representing the average of individual measures for five independent experiments. ( I ) Pearsons’ correlation coefficient analysis is shown for five independent experiments for control (n=187; 0.785 ± 0.003), and E2148* (n=115; 0.746 ± 0.005) neurons. ( J ) EU nuclear intensity normalized to control is shown for five independent experiments for control (n=187; 1.017 ± 0.029), and E2148* (n=115; 0.817 ± 0.027) neurons. ( I-J ) Grouped data analyzed using unpaired t test with Welch’s correction, ****P < 0.0001. Not significant P values are not shown.

Article Snippet: Primary antibody for MAP2 (Aves lab, #MAP) was added and cells were incubated overnight at 4°C, followed by secondary antibody incubation for 1 hour at room temperature using Alexa Fluor 647 (Thermo Scientific, #A-21449) at a dilution of 1:1000.

Techniques: Control, RNA Sequencing, Mutagenesis, Derivative Assay, Gene Expression, Generated, Functional Assay, Staining, Marker

Journal: bioRxiv

Article Title: Dynamic Regulation OF The Chromatin Environment By Ash1L Modulates Human Neuronal Structure And Function

doi: 10.1101/2024.12.02.625500

Figure Lengend Snippet: (A) Representative images are shown for day 35 human neurons from control, and E2148* cultures treated for 3 days with DMSO, Tazemetostat (0.5µM) and Vorinostat (0.1µM). Neurons stained with MAP2 are shown in black and white for ease of viewing. Calibration bars represent 30µm. ( B-F ) Morphogenesis analysis is shown for at least 4 independent experiments (unless otherwise annotated) in which we measured at least 30 neurons per experiment for control (grey bar with open circles) and E2148* (light blue bars with solid dark blue circles) neurons treated with either DMSO, Tazemetostat (TAZ) or Vorinostat (VOR). Individual points represent the average of multiple independent experiments. ( B ) Total neurite length is shown as the mean (bar) with the average of individual measurements represented by the circles for: control + DMSO (n=93 neurons; 231.9 ± 7.27); control + TAZ (n=119; 184.4± 5.46); control + VOR (n=118 neurons; 227.3± 6.8); E2148* + DMSO (n=113 neurons; 163.3 ± 4.83); E2148* + TAZ (n=112; 200.5± 5.94); E2148* + VOR (n=129 neurons; 225.2± 8.38). ( C ) Mean neurite length is shown as the mean (bar) with the average of individual measurements represented by the circles for: control + DMSO (n=90 neurons; 69.86 ± 2.409); control + TAZ (n=117; 64.16± 2.04); control + VOR (n=118 neurons; 81.28± 2.75); E2148* + DMSO (n=112 neurons; 55.75 ± 1.88); E2148* + TAZ (n=111; 66.16 ± 2.47); E2148* + VOR (n=126 neurons; 76.02 ± 2.58). ( D ) Complexity index measurements were first analyzed using the “identify outliers” ROUT function in graph pad and are shown as the mean (bar) with the average of individual measurements represented by the circles for: control + DMSO (n=90 neurons; 390± 26.88); control + TAZ (n=111; 329.4 ± 22.40); control + VOR (n=116 neurons; 461.8 ± 25.45); E2148* + DMSO (n=116 neurons; 261.9 ± 18.80); E2148* + TAZ (n=105; 357.6 ± 20.83); E2148* + VOR (n=125 neurons; 458.3 ± 29.66). ( B-D ) Statistical analysis of grouped measurements was conducted using TWO-way ANOVA with Tukey’s test for multiple comparisons: * P < 0.04 ** P < 0.009, *** P < 0.0006, **** P < 0.0001. ( E ) Sholl analysis was used to measure neuronal arborization across three different treatments in the E2148* mutant neurons. The number intersections away from the cell soma were measured every 10µm and are shown for E2148* + DMSO (inverted dark blue triangles), E2148* + TAZ (open triangles), and E2148* + VOR (solid light blue triangles) neurons. Statistical analysis by TWO-way ANOVA with mixed model effects * P < 0.05, ** P < 0.009, and *** P = 0.0008. Green asterisk (E2148* +DMSO vs. E2148* + VOR), red asterisk (E2148* + DMSO vs. E2148* + TAZ). ( F ) Sholl analysis is shown to compare the most effective treatment (vorinostat) to the untreated control and E2148* mutant neurons. The number of intersections away from the cell soma were measured every 10µm and are shown for control+ DMSO (open gray circles), E2148* + DMSO (solid dark blue circles) and E2148* + VOR (half pink/light blue circles) neurons. Statistical analysis by TWO-way ANOVA with mixed model effects * P < 0.05, ** P < 0.005, *** P = 0.0005, and **** P < 0.0001. Green asterisk (E2148*+DMSO vs. Control + DMSO), red asterisk (E2148* + DMSO vs. E2148* + VOR). ( G-K ) Analysis of nuclear levels of H3K27me3 and H4K16ac in four independent experiments (unless otherwise indicated) across all treatments is shown for neurons at day 35 of neuronal induction. ( G ) Representative images of nuclear H3K27me3 (red) are shown for either DMSO (left column) or Tazemetostat (right column) treated control, or E2148* mutant neurons stained with MAP2 (cyan) and nuclei is stain with DAPI (blue). ( H ) Quantification of H3K27me3 nuclear levels measured by mean gray value is shown for all treatments. Measurements from at least 3 independent experiments with at least 30 neurons analyzed per experiment were analyzed as a group and are shown as the mean (bar) with the average of individual measurements represented by the circles for: control + DMSO (n=134 neurons; 547.4 ± 13.19); control + TAZ (n=154; 258.1 ± 10.83); control + VOR (n=101 neurons; 545.5 ± 19.07); E2148* + DMSO (n=141 neurons; 471.0 ± 10.87); E2148* + TAZ (n=140; 301.1 ± 8.03); E2148* + VOR (n=103 neurons; 539.4 ± 18.79). ( I ) Representative images of nuclear H4K16ac (red) are shown for either DMSO (left column) or Tazemetostat (right column) treated control, and E2148* mutant neurons stained with MAP2 (cyan) and nuclei is stain with DAPI (blue). ( J ) Quantification of H4K16ac nuclear levels measured by mean gray value is shown for all treatments. Measurements from at least 3 independent experiments with at least 30 neurons analyzed per experiment were analyzed as a group and are shown as the mean (bar) with the average of individual measurements represented by the circles for: control + DMSO (N= 4 experiments; n=114 neurons; 322.8 ± 12.85); control + TAZ (n=95; 360.5 ± 13.04); control + VOR (n=145 neurons; 581.6 ± 16.45); E2148* + DMSO (n=166 neurons; 270.3 ± 10.33); E2148* + TAZ (n=106; 350.4 ± 11.81); E2148* + VOR (n=158 neurons; 654.7 ± 9.49). ( H and J ) Statistical analysis of grouped measurements was conducted using TWO-way ANOVA with Tukey’s test for multiple comparisons: * P < 0.05, *** P < 0.005, *** P < 0.0005, **** P < 0.0001.

Article Snippet: Primary antibody for MAP2 (Aves lab, #MAP) was added and cells were incubated overnight at 4°C, followed by secondary antibody incubation for 1 hour at room temperature using Alexa Fluor 647 (Thermo Scientific, #A-21449) at a dilution of 1:1000.

Techniques: Control, Staining, Mutagenesis

Journal: Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science

Article Title: AIF-1 Drives Corneal Neovascularization by Promoting Inflammatory Macrophage Activation via the MAPK and PI3K/AKT/mTOR Signaling Pathways

doi: 10.1167/iovs.67.2.22

Figure Lengend Snippet: AIF-1 siRNA inhibited the phosphorylation of P38, ERK1/2, JNK, PI3K, AKT, and mTOR proteins in corneal tissues following alkali burn. ( A ) WB analysis of p-P38, p-ERK1/2, and p-JNK expression levels in CNV corneas. ( B – D ) Quantitative analysis of the WB bands ( n = 3). ( E ) The protein expression level of p-PI3K, p-AKT, and p-mTOR in CNV corneas. ( F-H ) Quantitative analysis of the WB bands ( n = 3). β-Actin served as an internal control. * P < 0.05, ** P < 0.01, *** P < 0.001, **** P < 0.0001. Data are presented as the mean ± SEM.

Article Snippet: The PVDF membrane was incubated overnight at 4°C with primary antibodies, including AIF-1 (1:1000; Abcam, Cambridge, UK), VEGFA (1:1000; CST, Danvers, MA, USA), CD86 (1:1000; Abcam), TNF-α (1:1000; ABclonal, Wuhan, China), IL-1β (1:2000; ABclonal), IL-6 (1:1000; CST), CD31 (1:1000; R&D Systems, Minneapolis, MN, USA), proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA, 1:1000; ABclonal), p-ERK1/2 (1:1500; Proteintech, Wuhan, China), ERK1/2 (1:1500; Proteintech), P38 (1:1000; CST), p-P38 (1:1000; CST), p-JNK (1:1000; CST), JNK (1:1000; CST), p-PI3K (1:500; Affinity Biosciences, Nanjing, China), PI3K (1:1000; Proteintech), p-AKT (1:3000; Proteintech), AKT (1:1000; Proteintech), p-mTOR (1:5000; Proteintech), mTOR (1:1000; Proteintech), and β-actin (1:2000; Elabscience, Wuhan, China).

Techniques: Phospho-proteomics, Expressing, Control

Journal: Frontiers in Oncology

Article Title: CDK1-driven phosphorylation networks promote glioblastoma progression via MAP1B-mediated microtubule destabilization

doi: 10.3389/fonc.2025.1646698

Figure Lengend Snippet: CDK1-mediated MAP1B phosphorylation is positively correlated with the prognosis of GBM. (A) Overlap analysis of CPTAC phosphoproteome data (blue) with CDK1-regulated phosphosites (red). (B) Heatmap of MAP1B phosphosites in the shCDK1 and shCtrl groups. Red indicates upregulated values relative to the mean, while blue indicates downregulated values relative to the mean. The intensity of the color corresponds to the magnitude of the deviation. (C) Prognostic significance of MAP1B phosphorylation sites. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis of GBM patients stratified by phosphorylation levels at S832, S1260, S1899, S1939, S2209, S2271(log-rank test, p < 0.05). High phosphorylation correlates with poor overall survival (n=99). (D, E) CoIP showing interactions between CDK1 and MAP1B. (F) Detecting pS/T phosphorylation of MAP1B in shCDK1 and shCtrl U251 cells. (G) Detecting pS/T phosphorylation of MAP1B in overexpressed-CDK1(OE-CDK1) and empty vector(Vector) U251 cells.

Article Snippet: Phospho-(Ser/Thr) Phe Antibody (#9631, Cell Signaling Technology), MAP1B Polyclonal antibody(21633-1-AP, proteintech) and β-actin Polyclonal antibody(20536-1-AP, proteintech) were used for western blot.

Techniques: Phospho-proteomics, Plasmid Preparation

Journal: Frontiers in Oncology

Article Title: CDK1-driven phosphorylation networks promote glioblastoma progression via MAP1B-mediated microtubule destabilization

doi: 10.3389/fonc.2025.1646698

Figure Lengend Snippet: CDK1-mediated phosphorylation of MAP1B regulates microtubule stability in U251 cells. (A) Wound healing assays showing delayed gap closure in shMAP1B cells compared to shCtrl cells over 36 hours, ***p < 0.001 (t-test), ****p < 0.0001 (t-test). (B) Transwell migration assays confirmed the impaired migration ability of shMAP1B cells. ***p < 0.001 (t-test). (C) CCK-8 proliferation assays revealed a significant decrease in cell viability in shMAP1B cells ***p < 0.001 (t-test). (D) Wiki-pathways analysis of differently expressed phosphoproteins. (E) Representative photographs of alpha tubulin staining of in U251 cells. Scale bar: 20 μm. Cells were stained with an antibody against acetyl-α-tubulin (green). Nuclei were counterstained with DAPI (blue). Scale bar, 20 μm.

Article Snippet: Phospho-(Ser/Thr) Phe Antibody (#9631, Cell Signaling Technology), MAP1B Polyclonal antibody(21633-1-AP, proteintech) and β-actin Polyclonal antibody(20536-1-AP, proteintech) were used for western blot.

Techniques: Phospho-proteomics, Migration, CCK-8 Assay, Staining