Ask about this productRelated genes to: EIF3S9 antibody
- Gene:
- EIF3B NIH gene
- Name:
- eukaryotic translation initiation factor 3 subunit B
- Previous symbol:
- EIF3S9
- Synonyms:
- PRT1, eIF3b
- Chromosome:
- 7p22.3
- Locus Type:
- gene with protein product
- Date approved:
- 1998-11-26
- Date modifiied:
- 2016-10-05
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- Dysfunction of vascular endothelial cells is recognized as a critical driver in pulmonary vascular remodeling of pulmonary hypertension (PH). Although interleukin-6 (IL-6) has been firmly established as an indispensable factor leading to pulmonary vascular remodeling, its downstream molecular mechanisms remain incompletely elucidated. Here, we discover that ubiquitin-specific protease 2a (USP2a) is upregulated in lung tissues of PH patients and preclinical PH models, and in IL-6-stimulated endothelial cells. Both the endothelial cell-specific Usp2a genetic deletion and the pharmacological inhibition of USP2a with the inhibitor ML364 alleviate experimental PH manifestations. Mechanistically, USP2a attenuates the degradation of methyltransferase-like 16 (METTL16) by deubiquitination. Notably, METTL16 reciprocally enhances USP2a expression via interactions with eIF3a and eIF3b in a methyltransferase activity-independent manner, establishing a self-reinforcing USP2a-METTL16 regulatory loop. Subsequent investigations reveal that METTL16 enhances N6-methyladenosine (mA)-mediated IL-6 receptor (IL-6R) mRNA stabilization, thereby promoting the expression of IL-6R. This study demonstrates that endothelial USP2a-METTL16 loop potentiates IL-6 signaling via IL-6R and represents a promising therapeutic target for PH. - Source: PubMed
Publication date: 2026/04/25
Zhu HanqingYuan PingWu XiangyangHuang YuxiaZhang WentianSun XingxingXu JianhuaZhou TianranXu JunfangChen LiYang WenlanLiu JinmingLiu HaipengGao FenghouGuo Jian - Skeletal muscle is the largest organ by mass in the human body, and its functional capacity depends on the precise coordination of protein synthesis, mitochondrial bioenergetics, and regenerative potential. Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 3 (eIF3), a 13-subunit complex (~800 kDa) best known for its multifaceted roles in cancer, is now emerging as a key translational regulator in skeletal muscle physiology and disease. Here, we present a perspective that synthesizes recent advances into a unifying "dual-phase guardian" model. In the first phase, eIF3f acts at the level of translation initiation as a scaffold bridging mTORC1 and S6K1, integrating anabolic and catabolic signals, particularly the MAFbx/Atrogin-1 ubiquitin-proteasome axis, to govern net protein synthesis and muscle mass. In the second phase, eIF3e remains bound to 80S ribosomes during early translation elongation (codons 1-60) of approximately 2700 mRNAs encoding mitochondrial and membrane-associated proteins, facilitating co-translational quality control through chaperone recruitment (e.g., CCT/TRiC). Haploinsufficiency of eIF3e in mice produces mitochondrial hyperfusion, diminished respiratory complex I activity, sarcomeric degeneration, and progressive loss of grip strength, a phenotype recapitulating features of mitochondrial myopathy. Complementing these findings, eIF3b supports satellite cell-mediated muscle regeneration by resolving RNA G-quadruplex structures in the 5'-UTR of Anp32e mRNA, while eIF3a modulates fibrotic remodeling through TGF-β/Smad3 signaling. We situate these subunit-level findings within the broader landscape of translational regulators in muscle (eIF2α/ISR, eIF5A, eEF2) and critically evaluate the translational potential and therapeutic challenges, including the absence of human clinical data, tissue-selectivity concerns, and species-specific limitations, that must be addressed before these mechanistic insights can inform treatment of sarcopenia, disuse atrophy, and mitochondrial myopathy. - Source: PubMed
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Publication date: 2026/04/16
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Publication date: 2026/03/20
Golob-Schwarzl NicoleBordag NatalieShirsath NiteshMüller Christin-ThereseEl-Heliebi AminWolf Peter - Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSC) is one of the most prevalent malignancies worldwide. PRKAR1B, a regulatory component of protein kinase A (PKA), has been widely investigated for its potential involvement in tumorigenesis across different diseases. However, its specific role in HNSC remains elusive. In this study, significant differences in PRKAR1B expression were observed across various cancer types. PRKAR1B was highly expressed in HNSC and was strongly associated with poor prognosis in HNSC patients. Moreover, it was identified as an independent prognostic factor significantly associated with clinical parameters. Correlation analysis revealed that PRKAR1B expression was associated with genes such as C7orf50, EIF3B, TBRG4, DDX56, and BRAT1. Additionally, it was associated with TMB and was correlated with the infiltration of immune cells such as M1 macrophages, activated mast cells, and eosinophils. Notably, PRKAR1B was identified as a predictive marker for the efficacy of CTLA-4 inhibitors, with high PRKAR1B expression potentially conferring superior therapeutic responses. Drug sensitivity analysis further suggested that Lapatinib and Erlotinib may be beneficial in HNSC patients with high PRKAR1B expression. Meanwhile, experiments showed that PRKAR1B knockdown inhibited HNSC cell proliferation and migration. Lastly, PRKAR1B protein expression was upregulated in clinical HNSC samples. Overall, this study thoroughly examined PRKAR1B expression and its prognostic significance in HNSC, investigated related molecular pathways and immune cell interactions, and validated its role via experiments. - Source: PubMed
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