Journal: Journal of Sport and Health Science

Article Title: Exercise training-induced extracellular miR-136-3p modulates glucose uptake and myogenesis through targeting of NRDC in human skeletal muscle

doi: 10.1016/j.jshs.2025.101091

Figure Lengend Snippet: MiR-136-3p content in cell culture medium and uptake of extracellular miR-136-3p into cultured myotubes. MiRNA content in (A) human myotubes and (B) human pancreatic islets culture media. Results were first normalized using RNU1A1 and then presented in relation to miR-23a-3p content for n = 4 different donors for myotubes cultures and n = 4 donors for human islets. Left panel (C) shows bright-field image of cultured human myotubes and right panel (C) shows a representative fluorescence image of cultured human myotubes with cells exposed to human serum-derived EVs loaded with Cy3-miR-136-3p. Cy3 fluorescence (red) is detected in the whole cytoplasm of the human myotubes. (D) Representative fluorescence image of human myotubes exposed to HEK293 culture medium with EVs loaded with Cy3-miR-136-3p (red). (E) Representative image of human myotubes exposed to EVs loaded with TexasRed-labeled with a control RNA (orange). Nuclear Hoechst staining is shown in blue. Scale bar = 100 μm. EVs = extracellular vesicles; HEK293 = human embryonic kidney; miR = microRNA; Rel = relative; RNU1A1 = U1 small nuclear RNA.

Article Snippet: Human embryonic kidney (HEK293) cells were obtained from American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) and cultured in high-glucose (4.5 g/L) Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM; Thermo Fisher Scientific, Waltham, MA, USA), supplemented with 10% (vol/vol) FBS.

Techniques: Cell Culture, Fluorescence, Derivative Assay, Labeling, Control, Staining

Journal: Journal of Sport and Health Science

Article Title: Exercise training-induced extracellular miR-136-3p modulates glucose uptake and myogenesis through targeting of NRDC in human skeletal muscle

doi: 10.1016/j.jshs.2025.101091

Figure Lengend Snippet: NRDC is a direct target of miR-136-3p in human myotubes. Skeletal muscle NRDC mRNA is responsive to training and inactivity. (A) Tissue mRNA expression of NRDC from the Human Protein Atlas database showing enriched expression of NRDC in human skeletal muscle. (B) The miR-136-3p target site in the NRDC gene is highly conserved in mammals. (C) Luciferase activity in HEK293 cells co-transfected the NRDC 3’UTR and miR-136-3p with or without anti-miR136-3p inhibitors. miR-136-3p transfection downregulates NRDC (D) mRNA and (E) representative image of protein abundance in human myotubes. (F) Publicly available data ( GSE14413 ) showing NRDC mRNA expression in human skeletal muscle of healthy young participants after 6 weeks of endurance training ( n = 8). (G) Publicly available data ( GSE120862 ) showing NRDC mRNA expression in human skeletal muscle of healthy young participants after 2 months of aerobic training ( n = 10). (H) Publicly available data ( GSE14901 ) showing NRDC mRNA expression in human skeletal muscle of healthy young participants after 14 days of immobilization ( n = 24). * p < 0.05, ** p < 0.005. GSE = gene set enrichment; HEK293 = human embryonic kidney; miR = microRNA; NC = negative control; NRDC = nardilysin convertase; nTPM = normalized transcripts per million; si NRDC = small interfering RNA of NRDC ; UTR = untranslated region.

Article Snippet: Human embryonic kidney (HEK293) cells were obtained from American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) and cultured in high-glucose (4.5 g/L) Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM; Thermo Fisher Scientific, Waltham, MA, USA), supplemented with 10% (vol/vol) FBS.

Techniques: Expressing, Luciferase, Activity Assay, Transfection, Quantitative Proteomics, Negative Control, Small Interfering RNA

Journal: One Health

Article Title: Human 3D liver spheroids support productive infection of a novel tick-borne phenuivirus

doi: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2026.101321

Figure Lengend Snippet: Assembly and characterization of human 3D liver spheroids via DNA origami NAC-linkers. (A) Schematic of 3D liver spheroid self-assembly from primary human hepatocytes, liver sinusoidal endothelial cells, and Kupffer cells using NAC-linkers. (B) Atomic force microscopy image of NAC-linkers. Scale bars, 200 nm. (C) 1% agarose gel electrophoresis confirming cholesterol-modified NAC-linkers assembly (lanes: DNA marker, M13mp18 scaffold, and NAC-linkers). (D) Bright-field image of a mature spheroid. (E) Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining of a spheroid section. (F) Immunofluorescence staining of cell type markers in human 3D liver spheroids: albumin (ALB, hepatocytes), CD31 (endothelial cells), and CD68 (Kupffer cells). Scale bars, 200 μm.

Article Snippet: Primary human hepatocytes, liver sinusoidal endothelial cells, and Kupffer cells (IxCell Biotechnology) were mixed at specific ratios and co-incubated with NAC-Linker A and B (Puheng Biomedicine, NAC001) to facilitate NAC structure formation on the cell surfaces.

Techniques: Microscopy, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, Modification, Marker, Staining, Immunofluorescence

Journal: One Health

Article Title: Human 3D liver spheroids support productive infection of a novel tick-borne phenuivirus

doi: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2026.101321

Figure Lengend Snippet: Adaptation and pathogenesis of MKWV in human 3D liver spheroids. (A) Schematic of serial passaging of the HLJ1 strain in spheroids, yielding the adapted NAC-Org5 strain. (B, C) Viral RNA copies (B) and TCID₅₀ titers (C) across passages (P1-P5). (D) Bright-field image of spheroids infected with passage 5 (P5) virus, showing structural disruption. Scale bar, 100 μm. (E) Quantification of spheroid diameter post-infection. (F) Transmission electron micrographs of virions within cytoplasmic vesicles of infected spheroids. Scale bars: 1 μm (left), 200 nm (right). (G) Representative images and quantification of nuclei showing infection-induced cell death. Scale bar, 200 μm. (H) Western blot detecting cleaved caspase-3 in spheroids at 48 and 72 h post-infection (hpi). (I) Multiplex immunofluorescence showing NAC-Org5 tropism for CD31 + endothelial cells and CD68 + Kupffer cells, with weaker detection in ALB + hepatocytes. Scale bar, 200 μm. (J) Functional assessment of infected spheroids: ATP (viability), ALT/AST/LDH (damage), ALB/urea (synthetic function). (K) RT-qPCR analysis of pro-inflammatory cytokine mRNA expression, normalized to β-actin. Data are mean ± SD ( n = 5 biological replicates). * p < 0.05, ** p < 0.01.

Article Snippet: Primary human hepatocytes, liver sinusoidal endothelial cells, and Kupffer cells (IxCell Biotechnology) were mixed at specific ratios and co-incubated with NAC-Linker A and B (Puheng Biomedicine, NAC001) to facilitate NAC structure formation on the cell surfaces.

Techniques: Passaging, Infection, Virus, Disruption, Transmission Assay, Western Blot, Multiplex Assay, Immunofluorescence, Functional Assay, Quantitative RT-PCR, Expressing

Journal: One Health

Article Title: Human 3D liver spheroids support productive infection of a novel tick-borne phenuivirus

doi: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2026.101321

Figure Lengend Snippet: Pathogenicity of the NAC-Org5 strain in murine models. (A) Experimental schematic for intracranial (3-day-old) and intraperitoneal (3-week-old) inoculation of BALB/c mice. (B, C) Survival (B) and weight change (C) of suckling mice after NAC-Org5 infection. (D) Viral load in tissues and blood of suckling mice at 7 dpi. (E, F) Survival (E) and weight change (F) of 3-week-old mice. (G) Viral load in tissues and blood of 3-week-old mice at 7 dpi. Data are from 3 independent experiments. (H) Representative H& E -stained liver sections from 3-week-old mice at 7 and 15 dpi, showing inflammatory infiltrates and hepatocyte necrosis that resolves by 15 dpi. Scale bar, 100 μm. *** p < 0.001.

Article Snippet: Primary human hepatocytes, liver sinusoidal endothelial cells, and Kupffer cells (IxCell Biotechnology) were mixed at specific ratios and co-incubated with NAC-Linker A and B (Puheng Biomedicine, NAC001) to facilitate NAC structure formation on the cell surfaces.

Techniques: Infection, Staining

Journal: Toxicology Reports

Article Title: Genotoxicity risk assessment of a 7-hydroxymitragynine-enriched Kratom preparation: An integrated in silico and in vitro approach

doi: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2026.102206

Figure Lengend Snippet: Micronucleus test of Kratom leaf extract after 4 h exposure with S9 in TK6 cells. Results are the mean ± SD of 3 independent experiments. Statistical testing with one-way ANOVA and Tukey’s post-hoc test (* p < 0.05).

Article Snippet: The human B lymphoblastoid cell line (TK6) (CRL-8015; batch No. 70045146), purchased from ATCC, was cultured in RPMI 1640 medium supplemented with 10 % fetal bovine serum (FBS) and 1 % penicillin/streptomycin.

Techniques:

Journal: Toxicology Reports

Article Title: Genotoxicity risk assessment of a 7-hydroxymitragynine-enriched Kratom preparation: An integrated in silico and in vitro approach

doi: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2026.102206

Figure Lengend Snippet: Micronucleus test of Kratom leaf extract after 4 h exposure without S9 in TK6 cells. Results are the mean ± SD of 3 independent experiments. Statistical testing with one-way ANOVA and Tukey’s post-hoc test (* p < 0.05).

Article Snippet: The human B lymphoblastoid cell line (TK6) (CRL-8015; batch No. 70045146), purchased from ATCC, was cultured in RPMI 1640 medium supplemented with 10 % fetal bovine serum (FBS) and 1 % penicillin/streptomycin.

Techniques:

Journal: Toxicology Reports

Article Title: Genotoxicity risk assessment of a 7-hydroxymitragynine-enriched Kratom preparation: An integrated in silico and in vitro approach

doi: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2026.102206

Figure Lengend Snippet: Micronucleus test of Kratom leaf extract after 24 h exposure without S9 in TK6 cells. Results are the mean ± SD of 3 independent experiments. Statistical testing with one-way ANOVA and Tukey’s post-hoc test (* p < 0.05).

Article Snippet: The human B lymphoblastoid cell line (TK6) (CRL-8015; batch No. 70045146), purchased from ATCC, was cultured in RPMI 1640 medium supplemented with 10 % fetal bovine serum (FBS) and 1 % penicillin/streptomycin.

Techniques:

Journal: The Cell Surface

Article Title: Compromising UPD-sugar nucleotide biosynthesis attenuates Candida albicans viability, virulence and drug sensitivity ☆

doi: 10.1016/j.tcsw.2026.100170

Figure Lengend Snippet: Host cell damage and virulence capacity of mutants in sugar nucleotide biosynthesis. (A) Mutants grown in +/− 25 μg/ml Dox screened for epithelial damage using A-431 cells by LDH assay. The mean LDH released at 24 h post co-incubation is shown for repressed mutants (grown in presence of Dox; blue bars) and No-Dox controls (red bars). Red and blue horizontal lines indicate the mean LDH activity for wild type control (No-Dox) and wild type grown in presence of Dox respectively. Welsh t-test used for statistical analysis; error bars represent standard error of mean; p**** < 0.0001. (B) Survival plots of G. mellonella larvae infected with C. albicans mutants in: (I) GDP-mannose, (II) UDP-glucose and (III) UDP- N -acetylglucosamine biosynthesis in presence (solid lines) and absence (dotted lines) of Dox. No killing or improved survival was observed for a number of repressed mutants. No killing was observed in control larvae injected with equivalent volume of PBS. (For interpretation of the references to colour in this figure legend, the reader is referred to the web version of this article.)

Article Snippet: Human epithelial cells derived from a vulvar squamous cell carcinoma (A-431 cell line; ATCC No.: CRL-1555) were cultured and maintained in DMEM medium supplemented with 10% ( v /v) heat inactivated foetal calf serum, 5% penicillin and 5% streptomycin.

Techniques: Lactate Dehydrogenase Assay, Incubation, Activity Assay, Control, Infection, Injection

Journal: Bioactive Materials

Article Title: Multimodal profiling of CAR T cells against glioblastoma using a microengineered 3D tumor-on-a-chip model

doi: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2026.01.003

Figure Lengend Snippet: Off-target cytotoxicity evaluation of CAR T cells using the 3D GOC system. A) Schematic representation of the differing cytolytic mechanisms of UTD, TV-13, and IL-13 CAR T cells against IL13Rα1 + HT-1080 tumor cells. Created with BioRender.com . B) Flow cytometric analysis confirming IL13Rα1 and mCherry (reporter gene) expression on IL13Rα1 + HT-1080 tumor cells. Antigen expression (IL13Rα1 or mCherry) on viable tumor cells shown in histograms: blue for IL13Rα1 + HT-1080 tumor cells and red for control tumor cells. The values within each histogram indicate the percentage of positive cells, with the mean fluorescence intensity (MFI) shown in parentheses. C) Microfluidic evaluation of off-target toxicities of T cells. (i) Representative tile images of tumor-stroma interface stained for actin cytoskeleton (green), showing differences in migration of IL13R1 + HT-1080 tumor cells (red) within the 3D GOC model across varying densities of UTD, TV-13 CAR, and IL-13 CAR T cells. (ii) Quantification of the migration distance of the IL13Rα1 + HT-1080 tumor cells in response to varying T cell concentrations. Data are represented as mean ± SD measured from three biological replicates ( n = 3) , T cell donors: DN18, DN28, and DN31, ∗ p < 0.05, ∗∗p < 0.01, ∗∗∗p < 0.001, ∗∗∗ ∗p < 0.0001. Two-way ANOVA with Tukey's multiple comparisons test was utilized for statistical analysis. (iii) Bar graph showing the difference in nuclei per field of view (FOV) across different T cell densities, used as a measure of chain migration by IL13Rα1 + HT-1080 tumor cells. Data are represented as mean ± SD measured from three biological replicates ( n = 3) , T cell donors: DN18, DN28, and DN31, ∗ p < 0.05, ∗∗p < 0.01, ∗∗∗p < 0.001. Two-way ANOVA with Tukey's multiple comparisons test was utilized for statistical analysis, and (iv) Bar graph representing the percentage of T cells positive for intracellular cytokines in the presence of IL13Rα1 + HT-1080 tumor cells. Data are represented as mean ± SD measured from three biological replicates ( n = 3) , ∗ p < 0.05, ∗∗p < 0.01, ∗∗∗ ∗p < 0.0001. Two-way ANOVA with Tukey's multiple comparisons test was utilized for statistical analysis.

Article Snippet: HT-1080 Culture : Human fibrosarcoma cells (CCL-121, ATCC or HT-1080) were used to generate an off-target cell line (IL13Rα1 + HT-1080) expressing IL13Rα1-T2A-mCherry gene, which was single-sorted for the experiments described here.

Techniques: Gene Expression, Expressing, Control, Fluorescence, Staining, Migration

Journal: Genes & Diseases

Article Title: Network pharmacology reveals that Yanghe Decoction inhibits osteosarcoma progression via ROS-induced mitochondrial dysfunction and enhances cisplatin sensitivity

doi: 10.1016/j.gendis.2025.101862

Figure Lengend Snippet: Identification of active compounds and target prediction in YHD. (A) Venn diagram of the target of YHD and the target of osteosarcoma. (B – D) Gene Ontology (GO) enrichment analysis results. (E, F) Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analysis results. (G) The component-target-pathway-disease network implicated in the mechanism of YHD in osteosarcoma treatment. The triangles represent osteosarcoma, the diamonds represent pathways, the circles represent key genes, and the squares represent the active ingredients of YHD. (H) Heatmap of molecular docking score. A binding energy heatmap with a bluer color indicates a more stable binding. (I) Molecular docking visualization between the active components of YHD and key targets.

Article Snippet: Human osteosarcoma cell lines (HOS, 143B), human bone marrow stromal cells (HS-5), human proximal renal tubular epithelial cells (HK-2), and human normal liver cells (LO2) were all purchased from the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC).

Techniques: Binding Assay

Journal: Genes & Diseases

Article Title: Network pharmacology reveals that Yanghe Decoction inhibits osteosarcoma progression via ROS-induced mitochondrial dysfunction and enhances cisplatin sensitivity

doi: 10.1016/j.gendis.2025.101862

Figure Lengend Snippet: YHD selectively inhibits osteosarcoma (OS) cells without affecting the viability or apoptosis of normal human cells. (A, B) CCK8 assay detected the effect of YHD on the viability of OS cells at 24 h and 48 h. (C, D) Colony formation assay detected the effect of YHD on the colony-forming ability of OS cells. (E – G) Flow cytometry was used to detect the effect of YHD on the cell cycle of OS cells. (H – J) Western blot analysis detected the effect of YHD on the levels of proliferation-related proteins in OS cells. Data were presented as mean ± standard deviation ( n = 3). ∗ p < 0.05 and ∗∗ p < 0.01 versus the blank group.

Article Snippet: Human osteosarcoma cell lines (HOS, 143B), human bone marrow stromal cells (HS-5), human proximal renal tubular epithelial cells (HK-2), and human normal liver cells (LO2) were all purchased from the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC).

Techniques: CCK-8 Assay, Colony Assay, Flow Cytometry, Western Blot, Standard Deviation

Journal: Genes & Diseases

Article Title: Network pharmacology reveals that Yanghe Decoction inhibits osteosarcoma progression via ROS-induced mitochondrial dysfunction and enhances cisplatin sensitivity

doi: 10.1016/j.gendis.2025.101862

Figure Lengend Snippet: YHD can inhibit the migration and invasion of osteosarcoma (OS) cells, and promote their apoptosis. (A, B) Scratch healing assay showed that YHD inhibited the migration of OS cells. (C, D) Transwell assay showed that YHD inhibited the invasion of OS cells. (E – G) Western blot analysis detected the effect of YHD on the levels of proteins related to migration and invasion in OS cells. (H–K) Flow cytometry was used to detect the effect of YHD on apoptosis in OS cells. (L – N) Western blot analysis detected the effect of YHD on the levels of apoptosis-related proteins in OS cells. Data were presented as mean ± standard deviation ( n = 3). ∗ p < 0.05 and ∗∗ p < 0.01 versus the blank group.

Article Snippet: Human osteosarcoma cell lines (HOS, 143B), human bone marrow stromal cells (HS-5), human proximal renal tubular epithelial cells (HK-2), and human normal liver cells (LO2) were all purchased from the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC).

Techniques: Migration, Transwell Assay, Western Blot, Flow Cytometry, Standard Deviation

Journal: Genes & Diseases

Article Title: Network pharmacology reveals that Yanghe Decoction inhibits osteosarcoma progression via ROS-induced mitochondrial dysfunction and enhances cisplatin sensitivity

doi: 10.1016/j.gendis.2025.101862

Figure Lengend Snippet: YHD induces osteosarcoma (OS) cell death by increasing ROS levels. (A) The effect of YHD on ROS levels in OS cells was detected using the DCFH probe method. (B) After N-acetylcysteine (NAC) treatment, the effect of YHD on ROS levels in OS cells was detected using the DCFH probe method. (C) After NAC treatment, CCK8 assay detected the effect of YHD on the viability of OS cells at 24 h and 48 h. (D, E) After NAC treatment, scratch healing assay showed that YHD inhibited the migration of OS cells. (F, G) After NAC treatment, Transwell assay showed that YHD inhibited the invasion of OS cells. (H, I) After NAC treatment, flow cytometry was used to detect the effect of YHD on the apoptosis of OS cells. Data were presented as mean ± standard deviation ( n = 3). ∗ p < 0.05 and ∗∗ p < 0.01 versus the blank group.

Article Snippet: Human osteosarcoma cell lines (HOS, 143B), human bone marrow stromal cells (HS-5), human proximal renal tubular epithelial cells (HK-2), and human normal liver cells (LO2) were all purchased from the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC).

Techniques: CCK-8 Assay, Migration, Transwell Assay, Flow Cytometry, Standard Deviation

Journal: Genes & Diseases

Article Title: Network pharmacology reveals that Yanghe Decoction inhibits osteosarcoma progression via ROS-induced mitochondrial dysfunction and enhances cisplatin sensitivity

doi: 10.1016/j.gendis.2025.101862

Figure Lengend Snippet: YHD can induce mitochondrial dysfunction in osteosarcoma (OS) cells. (A) Real-time quantitative PCR was used to measure mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) levels. (B, C) Western blot analysis detected the effect of YHD on the expression levels of proteins related to mitochondrial biogenesis in OS cells. (D, E) JC-1 staining detected the effect of YHD on the mitochondrial membrane potential in OS cells. (F, G) MitoSOX staining detected the effect of YHD on mitochondrial ROS levels in OS cells. (H) Seahorse XFe24 analyzer measured the effect of YHD on the oxygen consumption rate (OCR) in OS cells. (I) The effect of YHD on ATP content in OS cells. Data were presented as mean ± standard deviation ( n = 3). ∗ p < 0.05 and ∗∗ p < 0.01 versus the blank group.

Article Snippet: Human osteosarcoma cell lines (HOS, 143B), human bone marrow stromal cells (HS-5), human proximal renal tubular epithelial cells (HK-2), and human normal liver cells (LO2) were all purchased from the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC).

Techniques: Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Western Blot, Expressing, Staining, Membrane, Standard Deviation

Journal: Genes & Diseases

Article Title: Network pharmacology reveals that Yanghe Decoction inhibits osteosarcoma progression via ROS-induced mitochondrial dysfunction and enhances cisplatin sensitivity

doi: 10.1016/j.gendis.2025.101862

Figure Lengend Snippet: YHD exerts anti-tumor effects on osteosarcoma (OS) cells through the PI3K/AKT and p38 signaling pathways. (A) Principal component analysis revealed a clear distinction in gene expression profiles between the control and YHD groups. (B) Volcano plot identified 3495 differentially expressed genes in the YHD group. (C) Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analyses. (D – G) Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) of control and YHD groups. (H, I) Western blot analysis detected the effect of YHD on proteins related to the PI3K/AKT and MAPK pathways in OS cells. (J, K) After the addition of a PI3K activator and a P38 inhibitor, scratch healing assay showed that YHD inhibited the migration of OS cells. (L, M) After the addition of a PI3K activator and a P38 inhibitor, JC-1 staining detected the effect of YHD on the mitochondrial membrane potential in OS cells. Data were presented as mean ± standard deviation ( n = 3). ∗ p < 0.05 and ∗∗ p < 0.01 versus the blank group.

Article Snippet: Human osteosarcoma cell lines (HOS, 143B), human bone marrow stromal cells (HS-5), human proximal renal tubular epithelial cells (HK-2), and human normal liver cells (LO2) were all purchased from the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC).

Techniques: Protein-Protein interactions, Gene Expression, Control, Western Blot, Migration, Staining, Membrane, Standard Deviation