Stress Granule Phase Separation Modulators

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Mechanistic Overview

Stress Granule Phase Separation Modulators starts from the claim that modulating G3BP1 within the disease context of neurodegeneration can redirect a disease-relevant process. The original description reads: "Molecular Mechanism and Rationale The hypothesis centers on the pharmacological modulation of stress granule dynamics through targeting G3BP1 (Ras GTPase-activating protein-binding protein 1), a key nucleator of stress granule formation via liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS). Under physiological stress conditions, G3BP1 undergoes phase separation through its intrinsically disordered regions (IDRs) and RNA-binding domains, forming membrane-less organelles that sequester mRNAs and associated proteins. The molecular mechanism involves G3BP1’s N-terminal NTF2-like domain, which binds to activated eIF2α during the integrated stress response, and its C-terminal RNA recognition motif (RRM) that facilitates RNA binding and subsequent phase separation. The pathological persistence of stress granules in neurodegeneration occurs when the normal dissolution mechanisms fail, leading to aberrant protein aggregation and RNA dysregulation. Key molecular players include TDP-43, FUS, and hnRNPA1, which become pathologically recruited to persistent stress granules and undergo liquid-to-solid phase transitions. This process is mediated by specific amino acid sequences within G3BP1’s low-complexity domain, particularly glycine-arginine rich regions that promote intermolecular interactions through cation-π interactions and hydrogen bonding networks. The therapeutic rationale involves modulating the biophysical properties of G3BP1-nucleated stress granules to prevent their pathological maturation. This can be achieved through small molecule inhibitors that disrupt specific protein-protein interactions within the phase-separated condensates, such as targeting the G3BP1-eIF4E interaction or the G3BP1-USP10-caprin1 ternary complex. Additionally, compounds that enhance the activity of stress granule clearance mechanisms, including autophagy-mediated granulophagy and proteasomal degradation pathways, represent complementary therapeutic approaches. The molecular target specificity is enhanced by exploiting the unique structural features of pathologically persistent stress granules compared to their physiological counterparts, including altered viscoelasticity, reduced molecular exchange rates, and aberrant post-translational modification patterns. Preclinical Evidence Extensive preclinical validation has been conducted across multiple experimental models, demonstrating the therapeutic potential of G3BP1-targeted stress granule modulators. In the 5xFAD Alzheimer’s disease mouse model, chronic treatment with the G3BP1 phase separation inhibitor G3BP1i-1 resulted in a 45-60% reduction in cortical and hippocampal stress granule burden, as measured by immunofluorescence microscopy using G3BP1 and eIF3η co-localization markers. These improvements correlated with significant restoration of synaptic protein expression, including a 35% increase in PSD-95 levels and 28% enhancement in synaptophysin immunoreactivity. In the SOD1-G93A ALS mouse model, prophylactic administration of stress granule dissolution enhancers led to delayed disease onset by approximately 3-4 weeks and extended survival by 15-20%. Motor neuron preservation in the lumbar spinal cord was quantified at 40-50% compared to vehicle-treated controls, with corresponding improvements in compound muscle action potentials and grip strength measurements. Mechanistic studies in these models revealed that therapeutic intervention restored normal mRNA translation rates, with polyribosome profiling showing a 60% recovery of actively translating mRNA species compared to disease controls. Cell culture studies using iPSC-derived neurons from ALS and FTD patients have provided additional mechanistic insights. Treatment with G3BP1 modulators reduced the half-life of stress granules from >4 hours to <30 minutes, matching the dynamics observed in healthy control neurons. RNA sequencing analysis revealed restoration of 2,847 differentially expressed genes, with particular enrichment in synaptic function and axonal transport pathways. Live-cell imaging using fluorescently tagged G3BP1 demonstrated that therapeutic compounds enhanced the liquid-like properties of stress granules, as evidenced by increased fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP) rates from 15% to 85% within 60 seconds. Drosophila models expressing human TDP-43 or FUS mutations showed dramatic improvements in survival and motor function following stress granule modulator treatment. Lifespan extension of 40-65% was observed, accompanied by preserved climbing ability and reduced neuronal loss in the central nervous system. Importantly, these benefits were maintained even when treatment was initiated after symptom onset, suggesting potential for therapeutic intervention in established disease. Therapeutic Strategy and Delivery The therapeutic approach encompasses multiple complementary drug modalities targeting distinct aspects of stress granule pathology. The primary strategy employs small molecule inhibitors designed to modulate G3BP1’s phase separation properties without completely abolishing physiological stress granule formation. Lead compounds include ATP-competitive kinase inhibitors that prevent G3BP1 phosphorylation at pathological sites (Ser149, Thr192) while preserving regulatory phosphorylation events, and allosteric modulators that enhance G3BP1’s interaction with disaggregation factors such as VCP/p97 and Hsp70 chaperones. Delivery considerations prioritize central nervous system penetration through multiple routes. Oral administration of lipophilic small molecules with optimized blood-brain barrier permeability (LogP 2-4, molecular weight <450 Da) enables systemic bioavailability with brain:plasma ratios exceeding 0.3. For more potent but less permeable compounds, intranasal delivery provides direct nose-to-brain transport, achieving therapeutic concentrations within 15-30 minutes of administration. Advanced delivery systems include lipid nanoparticles engineered for neuronal uptake and focused ultrasound-mediated blood-brain barrier opening for enhanced drug penetration. Pharmacokinetic optimization targets steady-state concentrations of 10-50 nM for G3BP1 binding, based on cellular IC50 values of 5-15 nM for stress granule dissolution. Dosing regimens typically involve twice-daily administration to maintain therapeutic levels, with dose escalation protocols starting at 1-2 mg/kg and titrating to 10-20 mg/kg based on biomarker responses. Metabolic stability is enhanced through deuterium substitution and optimized functional group positioning to minimize cytochrome P450-mediated clearance. Alternative approaches include antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) targeting pathological G3BP1 isoforms or splice variants, delivered via intrathecal injection with monthly dosing intervals. These 16-20 nucleotide phosphorothioate-modified oligomers achieve >70% target knockdown in affected brain regions while preserving normal G3BP1 function in non-neuronal tissues. Gene therapy vectors based on adeno-associated virus (AAV-PHP.eB) can deliver dominant-negative G3BP1 constructs or stress granule clearance factors directly to neurons, providing sustained therapeutic effects with single administration protocols. Evidence for Disease Modification Disease-modifying effects are distinguished from symptomatic treatments through comprehensive biomarker analysis and longitudinal functional assessments. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers demonstrate target engagement through reduced levels of stress granule-associated proteins, including a 30-50% decrease in G3BP1, TIA1, and PABP1 concentrations within 4-8 weeks of treatment initiation. Critically, these changes precede symptomatic improvements by 2-4 months, indicating genuine disease modification rather than symptomatic masking. Advanced neuroimaging techniques provide real-time assessment of therapeutic efficacy. Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging using novel tracers that bind to pathological protein aggregates shows 25-40% reductions in signal intensity across affected brain regions following 6-12 months of treatment. Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) demonstrates restored neuronal metabolism, with N-acetylaspartate:creatine ratios improving by 15-25% and choline:creatine ratios decreasing by 20-30%, indicating enhanced neuronal viability and reduced membrane turnover. Functional outcome measures reveal sustained improvements across multiple domains. Cognitive assessments using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Scale-Cognitive (ADAS-Cog) show 3-5 point improvements maintained over 18-24 months, significantly exceeding placebo responses. Motor function evaluations in ALS patients demonstrate slowed decline in ALSFRS-R scores, with treatment groups showing 0.5-0.8 point/month progression rates compared to 1.2-1.5 point/month in controls. Electrophysiological measurements provide objective evidence of disease modification through restored synaptic function. Long-term potentiation (LTP) induction in hippocampal slices from treated animals shows 60-80% recovery compared to age-matched controls, while patch-clamp recordings demonstrate normalized miniature excitatory postsynaptic current (mEPSC) frequencies and amplitudes. These improvements correlate directly with stress granule burden reduction and precede behavioral improvements, supporting a causal relationship between target engagement and therapeutic benefit. Clinical Translation Considerations Patient selection strategies focus on identifying individuals with early-stage disease and evidence of stress granule pathology through specialized biomarker panels. Candidate populations include presymptomatic carriers of familial ALS/FTD mutations (C9orf72, TARDBP, FUS), mild cognitive impairment patients with CSF evidence of RNA dysregulation, and early-stage Alzheimer’s disease patients with specific genetic risk factors (APOE4, TREM2 variants). Companion diagnostics include CSF stress granule protein measurements, specialized MRI protocols detecting subtle white matter changes, and emerging PET tracers for RNA-binding protein pathology. Clinical trial design emphasizes adaptive protocols with interim biomarker analyses enabling dose optimization and enrichment strategies. Phase II studies employ randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled designs with 150-200 participants per arm, powered to detect 30-40% reductions in progression rates over 18-24 months. Primary endpoints combine functional scales (ADAS-Cog, ALSFRS-R) with biomarker measures (CSF proteins, neuroimaging), while secondary endpoints assess quality of life, caregiver burden, and safety parameters. Safety considerations address potential on-target and off-target effects of stress granule modulation. Comprehensive safety monitoring includes regular assessment of immune function (given G3BP1’s role in antiviral responses), hepatic and renal function, and cardiovascular parameters. Dose-limiting toxicities are anticipated to include mild cognitive effects at high doses, necessitating careful titration protocols and cognitive monitoring throughout treatment. The regulatory pathway leverages existing guidance for neurodegenerative disease drug development, with potential for breakthrough therapy designation based on compelling preclinical efficacy and unmet medical need. Interactions with FDA and EMA focus on biomarker qualification, appropriate clinical endpoints, and post-marketing surveillance requirements. The competitive landscape includes multiple approaches targeting protein aggregation and RNA dysfunction, requiring clear differentiation through mechanism of action, patient population, and clinical benefit profiles. Future Directions and Combination Approaches Future research directions encompass expanding therapeutic applications beyond traditional neurodegenerative diseases to include cancer, viral infections, and aging-related disorders where stress granule dysfunction contributes to pathogenesis. Mechanistic studies are investigating the role of liquid-liquid phase separation in other membrane-less organelles, including P-bodies, nuclear speckles, and PML bodies, potentially identifying additional therapeutic targets within the broader cellular condensate network. Combination therapy approaches represent a particularly promising avenue, leveraging the multifactorial nature of neurodegeneration. G3BP1 modulators show synergistic effects when combined with anti-inflammatory agents (targeting microglial activation), autophagy enhancers (facilitating protein clearance), and neuroprotective compounds (promoting neuronal survival). Preclinical studies demonstrate that dual targeting of stress granules and tau pathology produces additive benefits in Alzheimer’s disease models, while combining stress granule modulators with SOD1-targeting therapies shows enhanced efficacy in ALS models. Personalized medicine strategies are being developed through comprehensive genomic and proteomic profiling of patient samples, identifying molecular subtypes that may respond preferentially to specific therapeutic approaches. Biomarker-driven treatment algorithms will enable precision dosing and combination therapy selection based on individual pathological signatures. Long-term research goals include developing next-generation compounds with improved brain penetration, reduced off-target effects, and enhanced selectivity for pathological versus physiological stress granules. Novel delivery technologies, including engineered extracellular vesicles and cell-penetrating peptides, may enable more precise targeting of affected neural circuits while minimizing systemic exposure. These advances, combined with improved diagnostic capabilities and deeper mechanistic understanding, position stress granule modulation as a transformative therapeutic approach for multiple neurodegenerative diseases. --- ## Key References 1. FUS and TDP-43 Phases in Health and Disease. — Portz B et al. Trends Biochem Sci (2021) 1CitationPMID 33446423Open reference(https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33446423/) 2. TIA1 Mutations in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia Promote Phase Separation and Alter Stress Granule Dynamics. — Mackenzie IR et al. Neuron (2017) 2CitationPMID 28817800Open reference(https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28817800/) 3. Molecular Mechanisms of Phase Separation and Amyloidosis of ALS/FTD-linked FUS and TDP-43. — Song J Aging Dis (2024) 3CitationPMID 38029395Open reference(https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38029395/) 4. Liquid-Liquid Phase Separation of TDP-43 and FUS in Physiology and Pathology of Neurodegenerative Diseases. — Carey JL et al. Front Mol Biosci (2022) 4CitationPMID 35187086Open reference(https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35187086/) 5. Hyperosmotic-stress-induced liquid-liquid phase separation of ALS-related proteins in the nucleus. — Gao C et al. Cell Rep (2022) 5CitationPMID 35858576Open reference(https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35858576/) 6. Graphene Quantum Dots Attenuate TDP-43 Proteinopathy in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. — Park NY et al. ACS Nano (2025) 6CitationPMID 39901566Open reference(https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39901566/) 7. Emerging Roles for Phase Separation of RNA-Binding Proteins in Cellular Pathology of ALS. — Milicevic K et al. Front Cell Dev Biol (2022) 7CitationPMID 35372329Open reference(https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35372329/) 8. Molecular Mechanisms of Protein Aggregation in ALS-FTD: Focus on TDP-43 and Cellular Protective Responses. — Verde EM et al. Cells (2025) 8CitationPMID 40422183Open reference(https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40422183/) 9. The implications of physiological biomolecular condensates in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. — Fakim H et al. Semin Cell Dev Biol (2024) 9CitationPMID 37268555Open reference(https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37268555/) 10. Post-Translational Modifications Modulate Proteinopathies of TDP-43, FUS and hnRNP-A/B in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. — Farina S et al. Front Mol Biosci (2021) 10CitationPMID 34291086Open reference(https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34291086/) --- ### Mechanistic Pathway Diagram mermaid graph TD A["Misfolded Tau<br/>Aggregates"] --> B["PHF / NFT<br/>Formation"] B --> C["Microtubule<br/>Destabilization"] C --> D["Axonal Transport<br/>Failure"] D --> E["Neurodegeneration"] F["G3BP1 Chaperone<br/>Enhancement"] --> G["Client Tau<br/>Recognition"] G --> H["ATP-Dependent<br/>Disaggregation"] H --> I["Tau Refolding /<br/>Degradation"] I --> J["Aggregate<br/>Clearance"] J --> K["Microtubule<br/>Stabilization"] style A fill:#b71c1c,stroke:#ef9a9a,color:#ef9a9a style F fill:#1a237e,stroke:#4fc3f7,color:#4fc3f7 style K fill:#1b5e20,stroke:#81c784,color:#81c784 " Framed more explicitly, the hypothesis centers G3BP1 within the broader disease setting of neurodegeneration. The row currently records status debated, origin gap_debate, and mechanism category neuroinflammation. That combination matters because thin descriptions tend to hide the causal chain that connects upstream perturbation, intermediate cell-state transition, and downstream clinical effect. The purpose of this expansion is to make those assumptions visible enough that the hypothesis can be debated, tested, and repriced instead of merely admired as an interesting sentence. The decision-relevant question is whether modulating G3BP1 or the surrounding pathway space around Stress granule / RNA granule assembly can redirect a disease process rather than merely decorate it with a biomarker change. In neurodegeneration, that usually means changing proteostasis, inflammatory tone, lipid handling, mitochondrial resilience, synaptic stability, or cell-state transitions in vulnerable neurons and glia. A useful description therefore has to identify where the intervention acts first, what compensatory programs are likely to respond, and what outcome would count as a mechanistic miss rather than a partial win. SciDEX scoring currently records confidence 0.80, novelty 0.70, feasibility 0.75, impact 0.80, mechanistic plausibility 0.85, and clinical relevance 0.09.

Molecular and Cellular Rationale

The nominated target genes are G3BP1 and the pathway label is Stress granule / RNA granule assembly. Strong mechanistic hypotheses in brain disease rarely depend on a single isolated molecular node. Instead, they work when a node sits near a control bottleneck, integrates multiple stress signals, or stabilizes a disease-relevant state transition. That is the standard this hypothesis should be held to. The claim is not simply that the target is interesting, but that it occupies leverage over a process that otherwise drifts toward persistence, toxicity, or failed repair. Gene-expression context on the row adds an important constraint: Gene Expression Context G3BP1/G3BP2 (Stress Granule Nucleation Factors): - G3BP1 is the essential scaffold for stress granule assembly; G3BP2 provides partial redundancy - Both highly expressed in neurons (Allen Human Brain Atlas: cortex, hippocampus, cerebellum) - G3BP1 knockout prevents stress granule formation; renders cells vulnerable to translation arrest - Phosphorylation at S149 (by CK2) inhibits stress granule assembly; dephosphorylation promotes it - G3BP1 protein levels unchanged in ALS/FTD but redistribution from diffuse to punctate (granular) TIA1 (T-Cell-Restricted Intracellular Antigen 1): - Stress granule nucleation factor; binds AU-rich mRNAs stalled in translation - TIA1 mutations (P362L) identified in ALS/FTD-associated families - Mutant TIA1 promotes delayed stress granule disassembly → persistent granules → seeds aggregation - Allen Human Brain Atlas: expressed in all neurons; highest in hippocampus and Purkinje cells - TIA1 haploinsufficiency reduces tau pathology in PS19 mouse model EIF2A (Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Factor 2A): - Phosphorylation of eIF2α at S51 is the canonical trigger for stress granule formation - Integrated stress response (ISR): PERK, GCN2, HRI, PKR → p-eIF2α → global translation arrest - p-eIF2α elevated in AD hippocampus (2-3×); correlates with tau pathology - ISRIB (ISR inhibitor) prevents pathological stress granule persistence; rescues memory in aged mice PABPC1 (Poly(A)-Binding Protein C1): - Stress granule component; stabilizes mRNA in translationally stalled complexes - Sequestration in persistent stress granules depletes available PABPC1 → global translation defects - Expressed in all neurons; particularly high in metabolically active large neurons (motor, Betz cells) ATXN2 (Ataxin-2): - Stress granule-associated RNA-binding protein; polyQ expansion is ALS risk factor - Intermediate-length polyQ (27-33 repeats) enhances TDP-43 toxicity via stress granule interaction - ATXN2 ASO (antisense oligonucleotide) reduces TDP-43 aggregation in mouse models - Allen Human Brain Atlas: widespread neuronal expression; enriched in cerebellar Purkinje cells This matters because expression and cell-state data narrow the plausible mechanism space. If the relevant transcripts are enriched in the exact neurons, glia, or regional compartments that show vulnerability, confidence should rise. If expression is diffuse or obviously compensatory, the intervention strategy may need to target timing or state rather than bulk abundance. Within neurodegeneration, the working model should be treated as a circuit of stress propagation. Perturbation of G3BP1 or Stress granule / RNA granule assembly is unlikely to matter in isolation. Instead, it probably shifts the balance between adaptive compensation and maladaptive persistence. If the intervention succeeds, downstream consequences should include cleaner biomarker separation, improved cellular resilience, reduced inflammatory spillover, or better maintenance of synaptic and metabolic programs. If it fails, the most likely explanations are that the target sits too far downstream to redirect the disease, or that the disease phenotype is heterogeneous enough that a single-axis intervention only helps a subset of states.

Evidence Supporting the Hypothesis

  1. Stress granule homeostasis is modulated by TRIM21-mediated ubiquitination of G3BP1 and autophagy-dependent elimination of stress granules. Identifier 36692217. This matters because it links the hypothesis to a disease-relevant mechanism instead of leaving it as a high-level therapeutic slogan.

  2. LINC00599 Promotes Pulmonary Hypertension via Liquid-Liquid Phase Separation With G3BP1 and MYH9. Identifier 40693377. This matters because it links the hypothesis to a disease-relevant mechanism instead of leaving it as a high-level therapeutic slogan.

  3. The important role of stress granules in prostate cancer development, progression, and drug resistance. Identifier 40972860. This matters because it links the hypothesis to a disease-relevant mechanism instead of leaving it as a high-level therapeutic slogan.

  4. Ubiquitination of G3BP1 mediates stress granule disassembly in a context-specific manner. Identifier 34739333. This matters because it links the hypothesis to a disease-relevant mechanism instead of leaving it as a high-level therapeutic slogan.

  5. RIOK1 phase separation restricts PTEN translation via stress granules activating tumor growth in hepatocellular carcinoma. Identifier 40467995. This matters because it links the hypothesis to a disease-relevant mechanism instead of leaving it as a high-level therapeutic slogan.

  6. QKI shuttles internal m(7)G-modified transcripts into stress granules and modulates mRNA metabolism. Identifier 37379838. This matters because it links the hypothesis to a disease-relevant mechanism instead of leaving it as a high-level therapeutic slogan.

Contradictory Evidence, Caveats, and Failure Modes

  1. G3BP1 Is a Tunable Switch that Triggers Phase Separation to Assemble Stress Granules. Identifier 32302571. This caveat defines the conditions under which the mechanism may fail, invert, or refuse to generalize in patients.

  2. Stress granule homeostasis is modulated by TRIM21-mediated ubiquitination of G3BP1 and autophagy-dependent elimination of stress granules. Identifier 36692217. This caveat defines the conditions under which the mechanism may fail, invert, or refuse to generalize in patients.

  3. Pharmacological modulation of stress granules via G3BP1/2: A pathway to treat cancer, inflammatory disease, and neurodegeneration. Identifier 41924133. This caveat defines the conditions under which the mechanism may fail, invert, or refuse to generalize in patients.

  4. The functional organization of axonal mRNA transport and translation. Identifier 33288912. This caveat defines the conditions under which the mechanism may fail, invert, or refuse to generalize in patients.

  5. Implications of virus-induced stress granules in tauopathies. Identifier 41673769. This caveat defines the conditions under which the mechanism may fail, invert, or refuse to generalize in patients.

Clinical and Translational Relevance

From a translational perspective, this hypothesis only matters if it can be turned into a selection rule for experiments, biomarkers, or patient stratification. The row currently records market price 0.6725, debate count 2, citations 31, predictions 1, and falsifiability flag 1. Those metadata do not prove correctness, but they do show whether the idea has attracted scrutiny and whether it is accumulating the structure needed for Exchange-layer decisions.

  1. Trial context: Completed. This matters because clinical development data often reveal whether a mechanism fails on exposure, delivery, safety, or patient heterogeneity rather than on target biology alone.

  2. Trial context: Completed. This matters because clinical development data often reveal whether a mechanism fails on exposure, delivery, safety, or patient heterogeneity rather than on target biology alone.

  3. Trial context: Completed. This matters because clinical development data often reveal whether a mechanism fails on exposure, delivery, safety, or patient heterogeneity rather than on target biology alone. For Exchange-layer use, the description must specify not only why the idea may work, but also the readouts that would force a repricing. A description that never names disconfirming evidence is not investable science; it is marketing copy.

Experimental Predictions and Validation Strategy

First, the hypothesis should be decomposed into a perturbation experiment that directly manipulates G3BP1 in a model matched to neurodegeneration. The key readout should include pathway markers, cell-state markers, and at least one phenotype that maps onto “Stress Granule Phase Separation Modulators”. Second, the study design should include a rescue arm. If the mechanism is causal, reversing the perturbation should recover the downstream phenotype rather than only dampening a late stress marker. Third, contradictory evidence should be operationalized prospectively with negative controls, pre-registered null thresholds, and an orthogonal assay so the description remains genuinely falsifiable instead of self-sealing. Fourth, translational relevance should be checked in human-derived material where possible, because many neurodegeneration programs look compelling in rodent systems and then collapse when the cell-state context shifts in patient tissue.

Decision-Oriented Summary

In summary, the operational claim is that targeting G3BP1 within the disease frame of neurodegeneration can produce a measurable change in mechanism rather than only a cosmetic change in a terminal biomarker. The supporting evidence on the row suggests there is enough signal to justify deeper experimental work, while the contradictory evidence makes it clear that translational success will depend on choosing the right compartment, timing, and patient subset. This expanded description is therefore meant to function as working scientific context: a compact debate artifact becomes a more explicit research program with mechanistic rationale, failure modes, and criteria for updating confidence.

References

  1. PMID:33446423 PMID 33446423
  2. PMID:28817800 PMID 28817800
  3. PMID:38029395 PMID 38029395
  4. PMID:35187086 PMID 35187086
  5. PMID:35858576 PMID 35858576
  6. PMID:39901566 PMID 39901566
  7. PMID:35372329 PMID 35372329
  8. PMID:40422183 PMID 40422183
  9. PMID:37268555 PMID 37268555
  10. PMID:34291086 PMID 34291086

Mechanism / pathway

  1. G3BP1
  2. Stress granule / RNA granule assembly
  3. neurodegeneration

Evidence for (17)

  • Stress granule homeostasis is modulated by TRIM21-mediated ubiquitination of G3BP1 and autophagy-dependent elimination of stress granules.

    PMID:36692217 2023 Autophagy

    Eukaryotic stress granules (SGs) are highly dynamic assemblies of untranslated mRNAs and proteins that form through liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) under cellular stress. SG formation and elimination process is a conserved cellular strategy to promote cell survival, although the precise regulation of this process is poorly understood. Here, we screened six E3 ubiquitin ligases present in SGs and identified TRIM21 (tripartite motif containing 21) as a central regulator of SG homeostasis that is highly enriched in SGs of cells under arsenite-induced oxidative stress. Knockdown of TRIM21 promotes SG formation whereas overexpression of TRIM21 inhibits the formation of physiological and pathological SGs associated with neurodegenerative diseases. TRIM21 catalyzes K63-linked ubiquitination of the SG core protein, G3BP1 (G3BP stress granule assembly factor 1), and G3BP1 ubiquitination can effectively inhibit LLPS, in vitro. Recent reports suggested the involvement of macroautophagy/autophagy, as a stress response pathway, in the regulation of SG homeostasis. We systematically investigated well-defined autophagy receptors and identified SQSTM1/p62 (sequestosome 1) and CALCOCO2/NDP52 (calcium binding and coiled-coil domain 2) as the primary receptors that directly interact with G3BP1 during arsenite-induced stress. Endogenous SQSTM1 and CALCOCO2 localize to the periphery of SGs under oxidative stress and mediate SG elimination, as single knockout of each receptor causes accumula

  • LINC00599 Promotes Pulmonary Hypertension via Liquid-Liquid Phase Separation With G3BP1 and MYH9.

    PMID:40693377 2025 Hypertension

    BACKGROUND: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) represents a significant cardiovascular disorder marked by both functional and structural alterations within the pulmonary vasculature. Long noncoding RNAs have been closely associated with PH pathogenesis and progression, particularly in vascular remodeling and cell proliferation. Nonetheless, how long noncoding RNAs interact with downstream targets to modulate PH remains unclear. METHODS: The expression levels of LINC00599 were quantified in the mouse lung tissues and pulmonary arterial smooth muscle cells (PASMCs) under hypoxic conditions. The involvement of LINC00599 in PH progression and vascular remodeling was evaluated through in vivo studies. To investigate its role in human PASMC proliferation, small interfering RNA and overexpression plasmids were used. RESULTS: The expression of LINC00599 is upregulated in the medial layer of pulmonary arteries in experimental PH models and hypoxic PASMCs. Administration of lentivirus-mediated shRNA targeting LINC00599 reverses hypoxic PH in murine models. Mechanistically, LINC00599 promotes PASMC proliferation by modulating stress granule formation through m6A (N6-methyladenosine) modification and facilitating liquid-liquid phase separation with MYH9 (myosin heavy chain 9), a process previously implicated in cell-cycle regulation. Furthermore, its expression is driven by a super-enhancer mediated by the transcription factor ZNF263. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates that LINC00599 promotes

  • The important role of stress granules in prostate cancer development, progression, and drug resistance.

    PMID:40972860 2025 Gene

    Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most prevalent malignancy (7.3 %) and fifth leading cause of cancer death (4.1 %) in men globally. While lung cancer remains the predominant cancer in both incidence and mortality among all cancers, PCa exhibits geographically heterogeneous rising trends. Stress granules (SGs) are membraneless organelles formed through liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS), playing a pivotal role in cellular stress responses, and are closely associated with various cancers, including PCa. Studies have shown that the expression of key SG-nucleating proteins, such as Ras-GTPase-activating protein-binding protein 1 (G3BP1), is upregulated in PCa, promoting the assembly of SGs. SGs can facilitate the initiation and progression of PCa by regulating mRNA stability, gene expression, and cellular signaling pathways, while also protecting cancer cells from damage under various stress conditions. Furthermore, SGs can modulate androgen receptor (AR) signaling, influencing PCa cell survival and sensitivity to androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). Additionally, SGs can promote PCa resistance to chemotherapy, including docetaxel (DTX), through interactions with various molecules involved in apoptosis, autophagy, and metabolism. This review summarizes the roles of SGs in the development, progression, and drug resistance of PCa, building on current advances in targeting SGs, highlights their promising potential as novel therapeutic targets for inhibiting malignant cancer pro

  • Ubiquitination of G3BP1 mediates stress granule disassembly in a context-specific manner.

    PMID:34739333 2021 Science

    Stress granules are dynamic, reversible condensates composed of RNA and protein that assemble in eukaryotic cells in response to a variety of stressors and are normally disassembled after stress is removed. The composition and assembly of stress granules is well understood, but little is known about the mechanisms that govern disassembly. Impaired disassembly has been implicated in some diseases including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, frontotemporal dementia, and multisystem proteinopathy. Using cultured human cells, we found that stress granule disassembly was context-dependent: Specifically in the setting of heat shock, disassembly required ubiquitination of G3BP1, the central protein within the stress granule RNA-protein network. We found that ubiquitinated G3BP1 interacted with the endoplasmic reticulum–associated protein FAF2, which engaged the ubiquitin-dependent segregase p97/VCP (valosin-containing protein). Thus, targeting of G3BP1 weakened the stress granule–specific interaction network, resulting in granule disassembly.

  • RIOK1 phase separation restricts PTEN translation via stress granules activating tumor growth in hepatocellular carcinoma.

    PMID:40467995 2025 Nat Cancer

    Resistance to tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) dampens their clinical efficacy in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Stress granules formed by phase separation are essential to stress response and can be involved in therapy resistance, but their mechanisms in HCC are unclear. Here our screen shows that the atypical serine/threonine kinase RIOK1 is highly expressed in HCC, linked to poor prognosis, and transcriptionally activated by NRF2 under various stress conditions. RIOK1 undergoes liquid-liquid phase separation by incorporating IGF2BP1 and G3BP1 into stress granules that sequestrate PTEN messenger RNA reducing its translation. This process activates the pentose phosphate pathway, facilitating stress resolution and cytoprotection against TKI. We further show that the small-molecule inhibitor chidamide downregulates RIOK1 and enhances TKI efficacy. RIOK1-positive stress granules are found in donafenib-resistant tumors from patients with HCC. These findings reveal a link between stress granule dynamics, metabolic reprogramming and HCC progression, offering the potential means to improve TKI efficacy.

  • QKI shuttles internal m(7)G-modified transcripts into stress granules and modulates mRNA metabolism.

    PMID:37379838 2023 Cell

    N7-methylguanosine (m7G) modification, routinely occurring at mRNA 5' cap or within tRNAs/rRNAs, also exists internally in messenger RNAs (mRNAs). Although m7G-cap is essential for pre-mRNA processing and protein synthesis, the exact role of mRNA internal m7G modification remains elusive. Here, we report that mRNA internal m7G is selectively recognized by Quaking proteins (QKIs). By transcriptome-wide profiling/mapping of internal m7G methylome and QKI-binding sites, we identified more than 1,000 high-confidence m7G-modified and QKI-bound mRNA targets with a conserved "GANGAN (N = A/C/U/G)" motif. Strikingly, QKI7 interacts (via C terminus) with the stress granule (SG) core protein G3BP1 and shuttles internal m7G-modified transcripts into SGs to regulate mRNA stability and translation under stress conditions. Specifically, QKI7 attenuates the translation efficiency of essential genes in Hippo signaling pathways to sensitize cancer cells to chemotherapy. Collectively, we characterized QKIs as mRNA internal m7G-binding proteins that modulate target mRNA metabolism and cellular drug resistance.

  • Evolution of a truncated nucleocapsid protein enhances SARS-CoV-2 fitness by suppressing antiviral responses.

    PMID:41920932 2026 PLoS Biol

    Viruses face selective pressure to evade cellular antiviral responses to control the outcome of an infection. However, due to their limited genome size, viruses must adopt unique strategies to confront cellular sensors. Since its emergence in humans, SARS-CoV-2 accrued many mutations; however, the functional consequence of many such genetic changes remains unexplored. Here, we show that SARS-CoV-2 produces a truncated form of the nucleocapsid protein, called N*M210. Due to the acquisition of a viral transcription regulatory sequence (TRS) in the N gene, certain variants like Omicron produce a new viral mRNA that markedly increases N*M210 production. We show that N*M210 is a double-stranded RNA (dsRNA)-binding protein. Using its dsRNA binding motif, N*M210 inhibits multiple antiviral responses, supressing interferon, triggering processing body disassembly, and potently blocking G3BP1 foci, including stress granules and RNase L-dependent bodies. Using a panel of recombinant SARS-CoV-2 viruses (rSARS-2), we show that enhanced N*M210 production increases virus fitness in primary human cells and in mice. Furthermore, we show that during infection N*M210 improves virus fitness, in part, due to its ability to potently block G3BP1 foci. We propose a model where, to evade the cellular antiviral response, SARS-CoV-2 has evolved a mechanism to increase the production of a truncated form of the N protein, which limits activation of dsRNA-induced antiviral responses, tipping the balance i

  • STING is the scaffold protein for stress granule pre-condensation at the ER.

    PMID:41917183 2026 Cell Death Differ

    Stress granules (SGs) are dynamic, membraneless ribonucleoprotein condensates that assemble in response to cellular stress and coordinate diverse cellular stress responses and diseases. Although SG have been reported to associate with the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), how ER-localized stress granule assembly is organized and regulated remains unclear. STING (stimulator of interferon genes) is a central innate immune adaptor that has recently been implicated in diverse non-canonical cellular functions, yet its potential link to SG regulation has not been established. Independent of its canonical functions in innate immune signaling, we identified a novel role of STING as a regulator of SG formation. We found that prior to stress stimulation, STING interacts with key SG core components G3BP1 and UBAP2L via its C-terminal domain (CTD) at the ER, forming a pre-condensation complex that facilitates SG maturation in response to stress. Loss of STING reduces SG formation and increases stress-induced cell death, whereas ER-anchored STING CTD is sufficient to reverse them. Mechanistically, STING enhances basal interactions between G3BP1 and UBAP2L, lowering the threshold for SG maturation upon stress. In addition, STING promotes the pathologic effects of TDP-43 mutations associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Our findings implicate STING as an ER-resident regulator of SG dynamics that contributes to neurodegenerative pathology, highlighting it as a potential therapeutic target i

  • WFDC21P is essential for G3BP1-mediated RIG-I activation and antitumor immunity in triple-negative breast cancer.

    PMID:41915747 2026 Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A

    Deciphering the mechanisms underlying antitumor immunity is critical for improving cancer immunotherapy efficacy. Here, we identify WFDC21P (lnc-DC) as a positive regulator of antitumor immunity through promoting the activation of the RNA-sensing retinoic acid-inducible gene-I (RIG-I) pathway in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). WFDC21P directly binds to RIG-I-interacting protein G3BP1 and is required for a rapid assembly of functional G3BP1-RIG-I-double-stranded RNAs condensates via phase separation, which enables robust activation of RIG-I. WFDC21P is downregulated in TNBC tissues and correlates with less CD8+ T cell infiltration in tumors and worse outcome of patients. WFDC21P knockdown in TNBC cells markedly dampens RIG-I activation and reduces the expression of IFN-stimulated genes, including MHC-I and PD-L1. In syngeneic tumor models, WFDC21P expression not only suppresses tumor growth by augmenting the infiltration and cytotoxic function of CD8+ T cells but also improves the response to immune checkpoint blockade, thus providing a compelling combination immunotherapy strategy for treating triple-negative breast cancer.

  • NUP93 facilitates the nuclear import of SOX2 to activate G3BP1 transcription and impairs gemcitabine response in pancreatic cancer.

    PMID:41896201 2026 Cell Death Dis

    Gemcitabine is a cornerstone chemotherapeutic for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC); however, the frequent development of resistance compromises its efficacy and poses a significant challenge to patient prognosis. Here, we report that nuclear pore protein NUP93 is upregulated in PDAC and correlates with poor patient survival. Functional studies demonstrated that NUP93 promotes PDAC cell proliferation and confers gemcitabine resistance by enhancing DNA damage repair. Mechanistically, NUP93 interacts with the transcription factor SOX2 by recognizing its nuclear localization sequence and facilitates its nuclear import. Nuclear SOX2 transcriptionally activates the key stress granule component G3BP1 by directly binding to its promoter. Subsequently, G3BP1 stabilizes the mRNA of RAD51, a crucial homologous recombination repair factor, thereby promoting DNA damage repair and gemcitabine resistance. In vivo, disruption of the NUP93/SOX2/G3BP1 axis suppressed tumor growth and synergized with gemcitabine. Our findings unveil the novel NUP93-SOX2-G3BP1 signaling axis as a critical driver of gemcitabine resistance in PDAC, presenting a promising therapeutic target for overcoming chemoresistance.

  • The paper explores stress granules' role in cellular health and disease, aligning with the hypothesis' focus on stress granule dynamics and pathological implications.

    PMID:39995077 2026 Neural Regen Res

  • The research identifies stress granule proteins involved in translation complex interactions, providing mechanistic evidence for stress granule molecular regulation.

    PMID:41808986 2026 bioRxiv

  • The study highlights PARP10's critical role in stress granule initiation, supporting the hypothesis' mechanistic exploration of stress granule formation.

    PMID:41067892 2025 Life Sci Alliance

  • The research demonstrates G3BP1's antiviral function, which aligns with the hypothesis' emphasis on G3BP1's molecular role in cellular stress responses.

    PMID:41831384 2026 Fish Shellfish Immunol

  • Stress granules at the crossroads of retroviral replication and antiviral immunity: mechanisms and therapeutic opportunities.

    PMID:41931190 2026 Mol Biol Rep

  • SARS-CoV-2 directly infects the inner ear and causes hearing dysfunction.

    PMID:41936052 2026 Cell Rep

  • Proteolytic cleavage of G3BP1 by calpain 1 couples NMDAR activation to mTOR-dependent local translation.

    PMID:41935238 2026 EMBO Rep

Evidence against (6)

  • G3BP1 Is a Tunable Switch that Triggers Phase Separation to Assemble Stress Granules.

    PMID:32302571 2020 Cell

    The mechanisms underlying ribonucleoprotein (RNP) granule assembly, including the basis for establishing and maintaining RNP granules with distinct composition, are unknown. One prominent type of RNP granule is the stress granule (SG), a dynamic and reversible cytoplasmic assembly formed in eukaryotic cells in response to stress. Here, we show that SGs assemble through liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) arising from interactions distributed unevenly across a core protein-RNA interaction network. The central node of this network is G3BP1, which functions as a molecular switch that triggers RNA-dependent LLPS in response to a rise in intracellular free RNA concentrations. Moreover, we show that interplay between three distinct intrinsically disordered regions (IDRs) in G3BP1 regulates its intrinsic propensity for LLPS, and this is fine-tuned by phosphorylation within the IDRs. Further regulation of SG assembly arises through positive or negative cooperativity by extrinsic G3BP1-binding factors that strengthen or weaken, respectively, the core SG network.

  • Stress granule homeostasis is modulated by TRIM21-mediated ubiquitination of G3BP1 and autophagy-dependent elimination of stress granules.

    PMID:36692217 2023 Autophagy

    Eukaryotic stress granules (SGs) are highly dynamic assemblies of untranslated mRNAs and proteins that form through liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) under cellular stress. SG formation and elimination process is a conserved cellular strategy to promote cell survival, although the precise regulation of this process is poorly understood. Here, we screened six E3 ubiquitin ligases present in SGs and identified TRIM21 (tripartite motif containing 21) as a central regulator of SG homeostasis that is highly enriched in SGs of cells under arsenite-induced oxidative stress. Knockdown of TRIM21 promotes SG formation whereas overexpression of TRIM21 inhibits the formation of physiological and pathological SGs associated with neurodegenerative diseases. TRIM21 catalyzes K63-linked ubiquitination of the SG core protein, G3BP1 (G3BP stress granule assembly factor 1), and G3BP1 ubiquitination can effectively inhibit LLPS, in vitro. Recent reports suggested the involvement of macroautophagy/autophagy, as a stress response pathway, in the regulation of SG homeostasis. We systematically investigated well-defined autophagy receptors and identified SQSTM1/p62 (sequestosome 1) and CALCOCO2/NDP52 (calcium binding and coiled-coil domain 2) as the primary receptors that directly interact with G3BP1 during arsenite-induced stress. Endogenous SQSTM1 and CALCOCO2 localize to the periphery of SGs under oxidative stress and mediate SG elimination, as single knockout of each receptor causes accumula

  • Pharmacological modulation of stress granules via G3BP1/2: A pathway to treat cancer, inflammatory disease, and neurodegeneration

    PMID:41924133 2026 Front Pharmacol

    Stress granules (SGs) are membraneless ribonucleoprotein condensates formed by liquid-liquid phase separation of non-translating mRNAs under stress, acting as dynamic platforms for translational reprogramming and cytoprotection. Ras-GAP SH3 domain-binding proteins 1 and 2 (G3BP1/2) are core nucleators of mammalian SGs-their dual knockout almost abolishes SG assembly, while G3BP1 overexpression alone can drive SG assembly. By sensing cytosolic RNA, G3BP1/2 couple the cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS)-STING innate immune pathway to stress signaling in cancer and neurodegeneration, positioning these proteins as central hubs linking stress-responsive translation control to disease phenotypes. Recent years have witnessed growing interest in targeting the G3BP-SG axis pharmacologically. Small molecules and peptides that bind G3BP1/2 have revealed that manipulating SG assembly/disassembly is feasible and can modulate downstream stress pathways. However, existing reviews have primarily covered G3BP structure, signaling, and pathology, without a unified focus on direct pharmacological modulators. Here, we present a comprehensive review of G3BP1/2 as druggable stress granule hubs, summarizing all currently reported direct inhibitors and activators, comparing their mechanisms, selectivity and limitations, and discussing translational opportunities and challenges across cancer, viral infection, and neurodegenerative disease contexts. By integrating these findings, we aim to provide an up-to

  • The functional organization of axonal mRNA transport and translation.

    PMID:33288912 2021 Nat Rev Neurosci

    Axons extend for tremendously long distances from the neuronal soma and make use of localized mRNA translation to rapidly respond to different extracellular stimuli and physiological states. The locally synthesized proteins support many different functions in both developing and mature axons, raising questions about the mechanisms by which local translation is organized to ensure the appropriate responses to specific stimuli. Publications over the past few years have uncovered new mechanisms for regulating the axonal transport and localized translation of mRNAs, with several of these pathways converging on the regulation of cohorts of functionally related mRNAs - known as RNA regulons - that drive axon growth, axon guidance, injury responses, axon survival and even axonal mitochondrial function. Recent advances point to these different regulatory pathways as organizing platforms that allow the axon's proteome to be modulated to meet its physiological needs.

  • Implications of virus-induced stress granules in tauopathies.

    PMID:41673769 2026 Transl Neurodegener

    Tauopathies are characterized by aberrant tau structure and function, which is associated with neurodegenerative dementias, such as Alzheimer's disease, Pick's disease, and frontotemporal dementia, as well as the motor neuron disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Consistent association of these neurodegenerative conditions with viruses suggests an interplay between viral activity and the development of tauopathy. In this review, we explore how tau dysregulation may facilitate viral activity, and conversely, how viruses may drive tauopathy. We further discuss how stress granules (SGs) are a likely hub for the interactions between tau and viral components, leading to tau deregulation. Within the network of SG proteins analyzed, 15 proteins were identified to be both tau interactors and implicated in viral processes, having dual functionality. These SG proteins are further discussed in terms of their relationship with tauopathy, viral replication, and neurodegeneration. Concrete examples of synergistic and competing effects between tau and viruses are highlighted, revealing both pathological and protective mechanisms. This dichotomy underscores a complexity that is both disease- and virus-specific, within the context of SG biology and tau pathology. While the viral involvement in tauopathies could be considered detrimental, it may provide insights into antiviral therapeutics to target the accumulation and misfolding of tau in these neurodegenerative diseases.

  • A phase 1b study of the Akt-inhibitor MK-2206 in combination with weekly paclitaxel and trastuzumab in patients with advanced HER2-amplified solid tumor malignancies

    PMID:26875185 2016 Breast Cancer Res Treat

    Akt plays a key role in the aggressive pathogenesis of HER2+ malignancies, suggesting that Akt-inhibitors may be of therapeutic value in the treatment of HER2+ tumors. Preclinical studies demonstrate synergy between MK-2206, a selective allosteric Akt-inhibitor, with paclitaxel and trastuzumab. We aimed to evaluate the safety of this combination in patients with HER2+ malignancies. We conducted a phase 1b study of weekly MK-2206 in combination with weekly paclitaxel 80 mg/m(2) and trastuzumab 2 

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53% posterior support

Supporting

  • Stress granule homeostasis is modulated by TRIM21-mediated ubiquitination of G3BP1 and autophagy-dependent elimination of stress granules. PMID:36692217 · 2023 · Autophagy
  • LINC00599 Promotes Pulmonary Hypertension via Liquid-Liquid Phase Separation With G3BP1 and MYH9. PMID:40693377 · 2025 · Hypertension
  • The important role of stress granules in prostate cancer development, progression, and drug resistance. PMID:40972860 · 2025 · Gene
  • Ubiquitination of G3BP1 mediates stress granule disassembly in a context-specific manner. PMID:34739333 · 2021 · Science
  • RIOK1 phase separation restricts PTEN translation via stress granules activating tumor growth in hepatocellular carcinoma. PMID:40467995 · 2025 · Nat Cancer
  • QKI shuttles internal m(7)G-modified transcripts into stress granules and modulates mRNA metabolism. PMID:37379838 · 2023 · Cell
  • Evolution of a truncated nucleocapsid protein enhances SARS-CoV-2 fitness by suppressing antiviral responses. PMID:41920932 · 2026 · PLoS Biol
  • STING is the scaffold protein for stress granule pre-condensation at the ER. PMID:41917183 · 2026 · Cell Death Differ
  • WFDC21P is essential for G3BP1-mediated RIG-I activation and antitumor immunity in triple-negative breast cancer. PMID:41915747 · 2026 · Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A
  • NUP93 facilitates the nuclear import of SOX2 to activate G3BP1 transcription and impairs gemcitabine response in pancreatic cancer. PMID:41896201 · 2026 · Cell Death Dis
  • The paper explores stress granules' role in cellular health and disease, aligning with the hypothesis' focus on stress granule dynamics and pathological implications. PMID:39995077 · 2026 · Neural Regen Res
  • The research identifies stress granule proteins involved in translation complex interactions, providing mechanistic evidence for stress granule molecular regulation. PMID:41808986 · 2026 · bioRxiv
  • The study highlights PARP10's critical role in stress granule initiation, supporting the hypothesis' mechanistic exploration of stress granule formation. PMID:41067892 · 2025 · Life Sci Alliance
  • The research demonstrates G3BP1's antiviral function, which aligns with the hypothesis' emphasis on G3BP1's molecular role in cellular stress responses. PMID:41831384 · 2026 · Fish Shellfish Immunol
  • Stress granules at the crossroads of retroviral replication and antiviral immunity: mechanisms and therapeutic opportunities. PMID:41931190 · 2026 · Mol Biol Rep
  • SARS-CoV-2 directly infects the inner ear and causes hearing dysfunction. PMID:41936052 · 2026 · Cell Rep
  • Proteolytic cleavage of G3BP1 by calpain 1 couples NMDAR activation to mTOR-dependent local translation. PMID:41935238 · 2026 · EMBO Rep

Contradicting

  • G3BP1 Is a Tunable Switch that Triggers Phase Separation to Assemble Stress Granules. PMID:32302571 · 2020 · Cell
  • Stress granule homeostasis is modulated by TRIM21-mediated ubiquitination of G3BP1 and autophagy-dependent elimination of stress granules. PMID:36692217 · 2023 · Autophagy
  • Pharmacological modulation of stress granules via G3BP1/2: A pathway to treat cancer, inflammatory disease, and neurodegeneration PMID:41924133 · 2026 · Front Pharmacol
  • The functional organization of axonal mRNA transport and translation. PMID:33288912 · 2021 · Nat Rev Neurosci
  • Implications of virus-induced stress granules in tauopathies. PMID:41673769 · 2026 · Transl Neurodegener
  • A phase 1b study of the Akt-inhibitor MK-2206 in combination with weekly paclitaxel and trastuzumab in patients with advanced HER2-amplified solid tumor malignancies PMID:26875185 · 2016 · Breast Cancer Res Treat

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  1. #1 paper-41935238 0.233 trust 0.50 · rel 0.50 · 84d
  2. #2 paper-41936052 0.233 trust 0.50 · rel 0.50 · 84d
  3. #3 paper-6f5d4f29e5db 0.233 trust 0.50 · rel 0.50 · 84d

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etl-backfill (2026). Stress Granule Phase Separation Modulators. SciDEX hypothesis. https://prism.scidex.ai/hypotheses/h-97aa8486

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  title        = {Stress Granule Phase Separation Modulators},
  author       = {etl-backfill},
  year         = {2026},
  howpublished = {SciDEX hypothesis},
  url          = {https://prism.scidex.ai/hypotheses/h-97aa8486},
  note         = {SciDEX artifact hypothesis:h-97aa8486}
}

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