Project description:We performed DNase-seq on 7-day-old seedlings from four A. thaliana accessions: Bur-0, Tsu-0, Bay-0, Est-1 using INTACT constructs (Deal and Henikoff, Developmental Cell, 2010) driven by the UBQ10 promoter. Chromatin accessibility profiling (Dnase I-seq) of 7-day-old seedlings of A. thaliana accessions: Bur-0, Tsu-0, Bay-0 & Est-1 grown in LD conditions (16hr light 22°C, 8hr dark 20°C).
Project description:The continued emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants and persistent inflammatory complications of COVID-19 highlight the urgent need for therapeutics with both antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. Despite intensive global efforts, no approved antiviral therapy with these dual functions has yet been developed, representing a significant gap in current COVID-19 treatment strategies. In this study, we identify BAY 11-7082 (BAY) as a dual–action compound that inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication and the production of virus-induced proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines, including IL-6, IL-8, CXCL1, and CXCL2. BAY predominantly exerts its antiviral activity at the post-entry stage of the viral life cycle. Mechanistically, BAY potentially interacts with SARS-CoV-2 NSP14 and inhibits virus-induced phosphorylation and degradation of IκBα, suppressing NF-κB activation through the IKK-IκBα signaling axis. Furthermore, BAY exhibits potent antiviral activity against multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs). Collectively, these findings support the potential of BAY as a dual-action therapeutic candidate, combining antiviral and anti-inflammatory effects, against SARS-CoV-2 and its emerging variants.
Project description:The continued emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants and persistent inflammatory complications of COVID-19 highlight the urgent need for therapeutics with both antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. Despite intensive global efforts, no approved antiviral therapy with these dual functions has yet been developed, representing a significant gap in current COVID-19 treatment strategies. In this study, we identify BAY 11-7082 (BAY) as a dual–action compound that inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication and the production of virus-induced proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines, including IL-6, IL-8, CXCL1, and CXCL2. BAY predominantly exerts its antiviral activity at the post-entry stage of the viral life cycle. Mechanistically, BAY potentially interacts with SARS-CoV-2 NSP14 and inhibits virus-induced phosphorylation and degradation of IκBα, suppressing NF-κB activation through the IKK-IκBα signaling axis. Furthermore, BAY exhibits potent antiviral activity against multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs). Collectively, these findings support the potential of BAY as a dual-action therapeutic candidate, combining antiviral and anti-inflammatory effects, against SARS-CoV-2 and its emerging variants.
Project description:Inhibition of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is increasingly being explored for its therapeutic potential in some diseases, including certain types of cancers. However, AMPK-inhibitory tool compounds have largely been limited to compound C/dorsomorphin and SBI-0206965, both of which display numerous off-target effects and blocking AMPK-independent metabolic processes. Here we describe molecular insights and cellular actions/utility of a recently identified potent AMPK inhibitor BAY-3827. Sequence analysis of highly/lowly-inhibited kinases by BAY-3827, based on in vitro kinase selectivity profiling, predicted key conserved residues involved in the compound-inhibitory effect. A co-crystal structure of the AMPK kinase domain (KD)-BAY-3827 complex resolved at 2.5 Å in comparison with previously reported KD-inhibitor structures, revealed an overlapping binding site in the ATP-binding pocket and common αC helix-out conformations. We identified distinct features of BAY-3827-bound structure which involve a disulfide bridge between αD helix Cys106 and activation loop residue Cys174. This may help to stabilize AMPK conformation upon BAY-3827 binding, where the position of activation loop Asn162 leads the DFG motif Phe158 to adopt a conformation facing the C-terminal kinase lobe displacing His137, leading to a broken regulatory spine and an inactive kinase state. BAY-3827 at 2.5-5 μM, but not structurally resembling inactive BAY-974, fully blocked AMPK activator (MK-8722)-mediated phosphorylation of ACC1 and inhibition of lipogenesis in hepatocytes. Unbiased transcriptome analysis in MK-8722-treated wild-type and AMPK-null hepatocytes revealed that >30% of MK-8722-stimulated AMPK-dependent genes could be downregulated by 5 μM BAY-3827. Based on its greater selectivity and potency substantiated by comprehensive molecular/cellular investigations. BAY-3827 is a powerful tool to delineate AMPK functions.
Project description:To identify the gene expression changes in NRAS mutant cell line SKMEL-103, and BRAF mutant cell line A375 upon BAY-850 treatment, we analyzed these cell line with either control DMSO or BAY-850 treatment via RNA sequencing.