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Integrative Multi-omics Analysis of Buti Huatan Tang in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
J Vis Exp. 2026 Mar 13;(229). doi: 10.3791/70383.
ABSTRACT
This study utilized a multi-omics and computational biology framework to investigate the therapeutic potential of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formula Buti Huatan Tang (BTHTT) against chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Significant physiological improvements were observed in a rat model following BTHTT intervention. Histological analysis showed a reversal of lung pathological damage, while biochemical assays, and transcriptomics confirmed the normalization of IL-1β and IL-1R2 levels. Additionally, metabolic profiling revealed that BTHTT corrected disruptions in T3 and T4 thyroid hormone levels. A negative correlation was observed between the IL-1β/IL-1R2 axis and these thyroid hormones, indicating that their regulation is associated with the formula's therapeutic effect. Beyond direct measurements, machine learning algorithms identified ten COPD signature genes from clinical databases. Pathway enrichment analysis suggests that BTHTT may act through cytokine-cytokine-receptor interactions and thyroid hormone synthesis pathways. Furthermore, while 283 components were identified in vivo, compounds such as tanshinone IIA and cryptotanshinone are currently considered candidate active substances. Their role as primary drivers is supported by a model in which they stably bind to IL-1R2; this inference is based on molecular docking and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations rather than direct experimental isolation. Overall, the data support a model in which BTHTT exerts a multi-target effect on COPD by modulating inflammation and metabolic homeostasis. This integrated approach provides a refined scientific basis for the clinical application of BTHTT and highlights specific pathways for future experimental validation.
PMID:41911070 | DOI:10.3791/70383
Integrative Multi-omics Analysis of Buti Huatan Tang in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
J Vis Exp. 2026 Mar 13;(229). doi: 10.3791/70383.
ABSTRACT
This study utilized a multi-omics and computational biology framework to investigate the therapeutic potential of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formula Buti Huatan Tang (BTHTT) against chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Significant physiological improvements were observed in a rat model following BTHTT intervention. Histological analysis showed a reversal of lung pathological damage, while biochemical assays, and transcriptomics confirmed the normalization of IL-1β and IL-1R2 levels. Additionally, metabolic profiling revealed that BTHTT corrected disruptions in T3 and T4 thyroid hormone levels. A negative correlation was observed between the IL-1β/IL-1R2 axis and these thyroid hormones, indicating that their regulation is associated with the formula's therapeutic effect. Beyond direct measurements, machine learning algorithms identified ten COPD signature genes from clinical databases. Pathway enrichment analysis suggests that BTHTT may act through cytokine-cytokine-receptor interactions and thyroid hormone synthesis pathways. Furthermore, while 283 components were identified in vivo, compounds such as tanshinone IIA and cryptotanshinone are currently considered candidate active substances. Their role as primary drivers is supported by a model in which they stably bind to IL-1R2; this inference is based on molecular docking and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations rather than direct experimental isolation. Overall, the data support a model in which BTHTT exerts a multi-target effect on COPD by modulating inflammation and metabolic homeostasis. This integrated approach provides a refined scientific basis for the clinical application of BTHTT and highlights specific pathways for future experimental validation.
PMID:41911070 | DOI:10.3791/70383
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Inactivating <i>SnRK1β1A</i> promotes broad-spectrum disease resistance in rice
Nature, Published online: 25 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10273-5
SnRK1β1A in rice promotes susceptibility to multiple fungal diseases, and disrupting this infection-inducible gene confers broad-spectrum resistance without compromising growth or yield under normal field conditions.Single-cell multiomics uncovers an endothelial mechanosensitive PIEZO1-IL-33 axis driving pulmonary fibrosis
Nat Commun. 2026 Mar 20;17(1):2655. doi: 10.1038/s41467-026-70193-w.
ABSTRACT
Pulmonary fibrosis represents a progressive interstitial lung disease marked by excessive extracellular matrix deposition and architectural distortion. Vascular endothelial cells critically contribute to fibrogenesis through paracrine secretion of pro-fibrotic mediators, yet their mechanobiological regulation remains elusive. Using integrated single-cell multi-omics profiling of human pulmonary fibrosis specimens and experimental fibrosis models induced by bleomycin or silica, we identify mechanosensitive Piezo1 upregulation in Endothelial cells as a hallmark of fibrotic progression. Endothelial-specific Piezo1 knockout significantly attenuates Bleomycin-induced fibrotic remodeling in male mice, establishing its pathogenic necessity. Mechanistically, PIEZO1 activation promotes pulmonary fibrosis development via CAPN2-mediated STAT3 phosphorylation, which may regulate the secretion of the pro-fibrotic molecule interleukin-33. These findings suggest that the endothelial PIEZO1-CAPN2-STAT3-IL33 axis is a potential therapeutic target for PF intervention.
PMID:41862476 | PMC:PMC13004862 | DOI:10.1038/s41467-026-70193-w
A multiomics Mendelian randomization study on PANoptosis-related genes and gastric cancer risk
J Int Med Res. 2026 Mar;54(3):3000605261430163. doi: 10.1177/03000605261430163. Epub 2026 Mar 16.
ABSTRACT
ObjectiveTo explore the potential involvement of PANoptosis-related genes in gastric cancer susceptibility through multiomics analyses.MethodsSummary-data-based Mendelian randomization was performed by integrating blood-derived methylation, gene expression, and protein quantitative trait loci data with genome-wide association study results. The findings were further evaluated in The Cancer Genome Atlas cohort, followed by protein-protein interaction analysis, drug prediction, and molecular docking.ResultsSummary-data-based Mendelian randomization and colocalization analyses identified several traits suggestively associated with gastric cancer risk. Genetically predicted higher expression of apoptosis and caspase activation inhibitor (AVEN) and hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) as well as higher HGF protein levels were associated with increased risk, whereas higher levels of protein phosphatase 2 regulatory subunit B beta (PPP2R2B) appeared to be protective. Multiomics integration suggested epigenetic regulation of HGF and PPP2R2B. The Cancer Genome Atlas analysis corroborated the dysregulation of these candidates, with high AVEN expression associated with poorer survival. Protein-protein interaction and drug prediction analyses highlighted functional networks and potential therapeutics, supported by molecular docking demonstrating strong HGF-binding affinities. However, these associations did not reach statistical significance in the independent validation cohort, possibly due to limited statistical power.ConclusionsThis study identified AVEN, HGF, and PPP2R2B as potential candidate genes for gastric cancer. These findings require further validation in larger cohorts.
PMID:41840829 | DOI:10.1177/03000605261430163
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Diverse genomic and transcriptomic heterogeneity in EGFR-mutant lung adenocarcinoma between exon 19 del and exon 21 L858R
Cell Commun Signal. 2026 Mar 14. doi: 10.1186/s12964-026-02793-4. Online ahead of print.
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PMID:41826981 | DOI:10.1186/s12964-026-02793-4