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Li C, Jia M. Click Chemistry in Detecting Protein Modification. Methods Mol Biol 2025; 2854:75-82. [PMID: 39192120 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-4108-8_9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/29/2024]
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Click chemistry, also known as "link chemistry," is an important molecular connection method that can achieve simple and efficient connections between specific small molecular groups at the molecular level. Click chemistry offers several advantages, including high efficiency, good selectivity, mild conditions, and few side reactions. These features make it a valuable tool for in-depth analysis of various protein posttranslational modifications (PTMs) caused by changes in cell metabolism during viral infection. This chapter considers the palmitoylation, carbonylation, and alkylation of STING and presents detailed information and experimental procedures for measuring PTMs using click chemistry.
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- Chaoqun Li
- Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity of Shandong Province & Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Science, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity of Shandong Province & Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Science, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.
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Fu L, Zhang H, Dai Y, Zhang H, Pan X, Chen S, Tan L. Revealing metabolic alterations in brucellosis patients by targeted metabolomics. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2024; 249:116370. [PMID: 39047467 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2024.116370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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Brucellosis, a zoonotic disease caused by brucella infection, presents metabolic profile changes in patients that have not been extensively explored. This study utilized an ultra-high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry based targeted metabolomic approach to comprehensively investigated metabolic changes in Brucella patients. Serum samples of brucellosis 50 patients and 50 well-matched healthy controls were analyzed for 228 metabolites, revealing significant alterations in 83 metabolites in brucellosis patients. Notably, disruptions were observed in key metabolite pathways, such as amino acid metabolism, urea cycle, tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA), and fatty acid metabolism. Patients diagnosed with Brucellosis exhibited distinct differences in the levels of aspartate, glutamate, β-alanine, and asparagine when compared to controls. Within the urea cycle, a significant downregulation of arginine was observed, whereas ornithine levels were considerably upregulated. In the TCA cycle, concentrations of 2-oxoglutarate, succinate, and malate were significantly elevated, while citrate levels demonstrated a notable decrease. Due to the interruption of the TCA cycle, glycolysis was accelerated to compensate for the resultant energy deficit in Brucella patients. Concurrently, there was a significant increase in the levels of short and medium-chain fatty acids, while long-chain fatty acids showed a marked decrease. The study systematically revealed significant metabolic alterations in Brucellosis patients and further explored the potential correlation between these changes and clinic symptoms, including fatigue, muscle soreness and prolonged fever. The results enhanced our understanding of Brucellosis, offering valuable insights potentially beneficial in formulating more effective treatment strategies and improving prognostic approaches.
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- Lei Fu
- Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou 510440, China
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- Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou 510440, China
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- Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou 510440, China; School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou 510440, China
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- Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou 510440, China
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- Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou 510440, China.
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- Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou 510440, China; School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China.
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Yu J, Liu H, Xiong J, Qu S, Xie X, Zhao H, Zhu Z, Wang Y, Han Y. Non-target metabolomics unravels the effect and mechanism of Lianpu Drink on spleen-stomach damp-heat syndrome. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2024; 1246:124281. [PMID: 39197411 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2024.124281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 08/14/2024] [Accepted: 08/21/2024] [Indexed: 09/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND Lianpu Drink (LPY) is a classic prescription for treating spleen-stomach damp-heat syndrome (SSDHS), known for its ability to clear heat and eliminate dampness. However, the underlying mechanisms of LPY in treating SSDHS remain unclear. OBJECTIVES This study aims to use non-target metabolomics to unravel the effects and mechanisms of LPY on SSDHS. METHODS A metabolomics technique based on ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF/MS) was used to identify the endogenous small-molecule metabolites in the urine of SSDHS model rats and find the metabolites associated with the LPY treatment of SSDHS. Furthermore, a network pharmacological analysis and molecular docking experiments were used to screen and validate the key metabolic pathways regulated by LPY. RESULTS LPY exerted therapeutic effects on SSDHS by increasing the levels of motilin and gastrin, reducing the rectal temperature, alleviating the pathological changes in gastric and colonic tissues, and regulating the metabolic pattern in SSDHS rats. A total of 25 different metabolites, including L-histidine, citric acid and isocitric acid, were identified as the potential biomarkers for SSDHS via metabolomics. Among them, 11 metabolites were substantially reversed by LPY, including L-histidine, citric acid, isocitric acid, pantothenic acid, homovanillic acid sulfate, hippuric acid, indole-3-carboxilic acid-O-sulphate, 6-hydroxy-5-methoxyindole glucuronide, 2-phenylethan-ol glucuronide, 3-hydroxydodecanedioic acid and 3-methoxy-4-hydroxy-phenylethyleneglyclol sulfate. The results of network pharmacological analysis and molecular docking experiments validated that LPY ameliorated SSDHS by regulating the citrate cycle and histidine metabolism. CONCLUSION We preliminarily investigated the effects and mechanisms of LPY on SSDHS at the level of endogenous small-molecule metabolites. Furthermore, this study provides a novel perspective for objectively evaluating the therapeutic effects, and exploring the mechanisms of Chinese medicinal formulas on SSDHS.
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- Jingbo Yu
- Science & Technology Innovation Center, National Key Laboratory Cultivation Base of Chinese Medicinal Powder & Innovative Medicinal Jointly Established by Province and Ministry, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- Science & Technology Innovation Center, National Key Laboratory Cultivation Base of Chinese Medicinal Powder & Innovative Medicinal Jointly Established by Province and Ministry, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- Science & Technology Innovation Center, National Key Laboratory Cultivation Base of Chinese Medicinal Powder & Innovative Medicinal Jointly Established by Province and Ministry, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- Science & Technology Innovation Center, National Key Laboratory Cultivation Base of Chinese Medicinal Powder & Innovative Medicinal Jointly Established by Province and Ministry, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China.
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You H, Shin U, Kwon DH, Hwang J, Lee GY, Han SN. The effects of in vitro vitamin D treatment on glycolytic reprogramming of bone marrow-derived dendritic cells from Ldlr knock-out mouse. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2024; 1870:167436. [PMID: 39067537 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2024.167436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 07/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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Dendritic cells (DCs) undergo glycolytic reprogramming, a metabolic conversion process essential for their activation. Vitamin D has been reported to affect the function of DCs, but studies in metabolic diseases are insufficient. This study investigates the effects of in vitro 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (1,25(OH)2D3) treatment on glycolytic reprogramming of bone marrow-derived dendritic cells (BMDCs) from control, obese, and atherosclerosis mice. Six-week-old male C57BL/6J mice were fed a control diet (CON) or a Western diet (WD), and B6.129S7-Ldlrtm1Her/J mice were fed a Western diet (LDLR-/-) for 16 weeks. BMDCs were cultured in a medium containing 1,25(OH)2D3 (10 nM) for 7 days and stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS, 50 ng/mL) for 24 h. In mature BMDCs, 1,25(OH)2D3 treatment decreased basal and compensatory glycolytic proton efflux rates (glycoPER), the expression of surface markers related to immune function of DCs (MHC class II, CD80, and CD86), and IL-12p70 production. In addition, mTORC1 activation and nitric oxide (NO) production were suppressed by 1,25(OH)2D3 treatment in mature BMDCs. The effect of 1,25(OH)2D3 treatment on IL-12p70 production and mTORC1 activity in the LDLR-/- group was greater than in the CON group. These findings suggest that vitamin D can affect the metabolic environment of BMDCs by regulating glycolytic reprogramming as well as by inducing tolerogenic phenotypes of DCs.
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- Hyeyoung You
- Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Human Ecology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Human Ecology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Human Ecology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Human Ecology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Human Ecology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Human Ecology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Research Institute of Human Ecology, College of Human Ecology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Ghosh S, Dutta R, Ghatak D, Goswami D, De R. Immunometabolic characteristics of Dendritic Cells and its significant modulation by mitochondria-associated signaling in the tumor microenvironment influence cancer progression. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2024; 726:150268. [PMID: 38909531 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2024.150268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2024] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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Dendritic cells (DCs) mediated T-cell responses is critical to anti-tumor immunity. This study explores immunometabolic attributes of DC, emphasizing on mitochondrial association, in Tumor Microenvironment (TME) that regulate cancer progression. Conventional DC subtypes cross-present tumor-associated antigens to activate lymphocytes. However, plasmacytoid DCs participate in both pro- and anti-tumor signaling where mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (mtROS) play crucial role. CTLA-4, CD-47 and other surface-receptors of DC negatively regulates T-cell. Increased glycolysis-mediated mitochondrial citrate buildup and translocation to cytosol with augmented NADPH, enhances mitochondrial fatty acid synthesis fueling DCs. Different DC subtypes and stages, exhibit variable mitochondrial content, membrane potential, structural dynamics and bioenergetic metabolism regulated by various cytokine stimulation, e.g., GM-CSF, IL-4, etc. CD8α+ cDC1s augmented oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) which diminishes at advance effector stages. Glutaminolysis in mitochondria supplement energy in DCs but production of kynurenine and other oncometabolites leads to immunosuppression. Mitochondria-associated DAMPs cause activation of cGAS-STING pathway and inflammasome oligomerization stimulating DC and T cells. In this study, through a comprehensive survey and critical analysis of the latest literature, the potential of DC metabolism for more effective tumor therapy is highlighted. This underscores the need for future research to explore specific therapeutic targets and potential drug candidates.
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- Sayak Ghosh
- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Kolkata, Plot No: 36, 37 & 38, Major Arterial Road, Action Area II, Kadampukur Village, Newtown, Kolkata, 700135, West Bengal, India
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- Swami Vivekananda University, Kolkata, 700121, West Bengal, India
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- Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Jadavpur, Kolkata, 700032, West Bengal, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Kolkata, Plot No: 36, 37 & 38, Major Arterial Road, Action Area II, Kadampukur Village, Newtown, Kolkata, 700135, West Bengal, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Kolkata, Plot No: 36, 37 & 38, Major Arterial Road, Action Area II, Kadampukur Village, Newtown, Kolkata, 700135, West Bengal, India.
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Fujii J. Redox remodeling of central metabolism as a driving force for cellular protection, proliferation, differentiation, and dysfunction. Free Radic Res 2024:1-24. [PMID: 39316831 DOI: 10.1080/10715762.2024.2407147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2024] [Revised: 09/03/2024] [Accepted: 09/16/2024] [Indexed: 09/26/2024]
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The production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is elevated via metabolic hyperactivation in response to a variety of stimuli such as growth factors and inflammation. Tolerable amounts of ROS moderately inactivate enzymes via oxidative modification, which can be reversed back to the native form in a redox-dependent manner. The excessive production of ROS, however, causes cell dysfunction and death. Redox-reactive enzymes are present in primary metabolic pathways such as glycolysis and the tricarboxylic acid cycle, and these act as floodgates for carbon flux. Oxidation of a specific form of cysteine inhibits glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, which is reversible, and causes an accumulation of upstream intermediary compounds that increases the flux of glucose-6-phosphate to the pentose phosphate pathway. These reactions increase the NADPH and ribose-5-phosphate that are available for reductive reactions and nucleotide synthesis, respectively. On the other hand, oxidative inactivation of mitochondrial aconitase increases citrate, which is then recruited to synthesize fatty acids in the cytoplasm. Decreases in the use of carbohydrate for ATP production can be compensated via amino acid catabolism, and this metabolic change makes nitrogen available for nucleic acid synthesis. Coupling of the urea cycle also converts nitrogen to urea and polyamine, the latter of which supports cell growth. This metabolic remodeling stimulates the proliferation of tumor cells and fibrosis in oxidatively damaged tissues. Oxidative modification of these enzymes is generally reversible in the early stages of oxidizing reactions, which suggests that early treatment with appropriate antioxidants promotes the maintenance of natural metabolism.
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- Junichi Fujii
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Yamagata University, Yamagata, Japan
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Lee SW, Kim S, Kim B, Seong JB, Park YH, Lee HJ, Choi DK, Yeom E, Lee DS. IDH2 regulates macrophage polarization and tumorigenesis by modulating mitochondrial metabolism in macrophages. Mol Med 2024; 30:143. [PMID: 39256649 PMCID: PMC11385829 DOI: 10.1186/s10020-024-00911-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 08/23/2024] [Indexed: 09/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Targeting the tumor microenvironment represents an emerging therapeutic strategy for cancer. Macrophages are an essential part of the tumor microenvironment. Macrophage polarization is modulated by mitochondrial metabolism, including oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS), the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, and reactive oxygen species content. Isocitrate dehydrogenase 2 (IDH2), an enzyme involved in the TCA cycle, reportedly promotes cancer progression. However, the mechanisms through which IDH2 influences macrophage polarization and modulates tumor growth remain unknown. METHODS In this study, IDH2-deficient knockout (KO) mice and primary cultured bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs) were used. Both in vivo subcutaneous tumor experiments and in vitro co-culture experiments were performed, and samples were collected for analysis. Western blotting, RNA quantitative analysis, immunohistochemistry, and flow cytometry were employed to confirm changes in mitochondrial function and the resulting polarization of macrophages exposed to the tumor microenvironment. To analyze the effect on tumor cells, subcutaneous tumor size was measured, and growth and metastasis markers were identified. RESULTS IDH2-deficient macrophages co-cultured with cancer cells were found to possess increased mitochondrial dysfunction and fission than wild-type BMDM. Additionally, the levels of M2-associated markers decreased, whereas M1-associated factor levels increased in IDH2-deficient macrophages. IDH2-deficient macrophages were predominantly M1. Tumor sizes in the IDH2-deficient mouse group were significantly smaller than in the wild-type mouse group. IDH2 deficiency in macrophages was associated with inhibited tumor growth and epithelial-mesenchymal transition. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that IDH2 deficiency inhibits M2 macrophage polarization and suppresses tumorigenesis. This study underlines the potential contribution of IDH2 expression in macrophages and tumor microenvironment remodeling, which could be useful in clinical cancer research.
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- Sung Woo Lee
- School of Life Sciences, BK21 FOUR KNU Creative BioResearch Group, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566, Republic of Korea
- School of Life Sciences & Biotechnology, College of Natural Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566, Republic of Korea
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- School of Life Sciences, BK21 FOUR KNU Creative BioResearch Group, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566, Republic of Korea
- School of Life Sciences & Biotechnology, College of Natural Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566, Republic of Korea
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- School of Life Sciences & Biotechnology, College of Natural Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566, Republic of Korea
- Illimis Therapeutics Inc., Seoul, 06376, Republic of Korea
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- National Primate Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Cheongju, 28116, Republic of Korea
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- Futuristic Animal Resource & Research Center (FARRC), Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Cheongju, 28116, Republic of Korea
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- College of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Chungbuk, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute, huMetaCELL Inc., 220 Bugwang-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- School of Life Sciences, BK21 FOUR KNU Creative BioResearch Group, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566, Republic of Korea
- School of Life Sciences & Biotechnology, College of Natural Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566, Republic of Korea
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- School of Life Sciences, BK21 FOUR KNU Creative BioResearch Group, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566, Republic of Korea
- School of Life Sciences & Biotechnology, College of Natural Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566, Republic of Korea
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- School of Life Sciences, BK21 FOUR KNU Creative BioResearch Group, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566, Republic of Korea.
- School of Life Sciences & Biotechnology, College of Natural Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566, Republic of Korea.
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Asadollahi E, Trevisiol A, Saab AS, Looser ZJ, Dibaj P, Ebrahimi R, Kusch K, Ruhwedel T, Möbius W, Jahn O, Lee JY, Don AS, Khalil MA, Hiller K, Baes M, Weber B, Abel ED, Ballabio A, Popko B, Kassmann CM, Ehrenreich H, Hirrlinger J, Nave KA. Oligodendroglial fatty acid metabolism as a central nervous system energy reserve. Nat Neurosci 2024:10.1038/s41593-024-01749-6. [PMID: 39251890 DOI: 10.1038/s41593-024-01749-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 09/11/2024]
Abstract
Brain function requires a constant supply of glucose. However, the brain has no known energy stores, except for glycogen granules in astrocytes. In the present study, we report that continuous oligodendroglial lipid metabolism provides an energy reserve in white matter tracts. In the isolated optic nerve from young adult mice of both sexes, oligodendrocytes survive glucose deprivation better than astrocytes. Under low glucose, both axonal ATP levels and action potentials become dependent on fatty acid β-oxidation. Importantly, ongoing oligodendroglial lipid degradation feeds rapidly into white matter energy metabolism. Although not supporting high-frequency spiking, fatty acid β-oxidation in mitochondria and oligodendroglial peroxisomes protects axons from conduction blocks when glucose is limiting. Disruption of the glucose transporter GLUT1 expression in oligodendrocytes of adult mice perturbs myelin homeostasis in vivo and causes gradual demyelination without behavioral signs. This further suggests that the imbalance of myelin synthesis and degradation can underlie myelin thinning in aging and disease.
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- Ebrahim Asadollahi
- Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences, Department of Neurogenetics, Göttingen, Germany.
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- Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences, Department of Neurogenetics, Göttingen, Germany
- University of Toronto, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Department of Physical Sciences, North York, Ontario, Canada
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- Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences, Department of Neurogenetics, Göttingen, Germany
- University of Zurich, Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Zurich, Switzerland
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- University of Zurich, Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences, Department of Neurogenetics, Göttingen, Germany
- Center for Rare Diseases Göttingen, Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Neurology, Georg August University Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences, Department of Neurogenetics, Göttingen, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences, Department of Neurogenetics, Göttingen, Germany
- University of Göttingen Medical School, Institute for Auditory Neuroscience and Inner Ear Lab, Göttingen, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences, Department of Neurogenetics, Göttingen, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences, Department of Neurogenetics, Göttingen, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences, Department of Molecular Neurobiology, Neuroproteomics Group, Göttingen, Germany
- University Medical Center Göttingen, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Translational Neuroproteomics Group, Göttingen, Germany
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- School of Medical Sciences and Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medical Sciences and Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department for Bioinformatics and Biochemistry, Braunschweig Integrated Center of System Biology, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Department for Bioinformatics and Biochemistry, Braunschweig Integrated Center of System Biology, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Lab of Cell Metabolism, Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- University of Zurich, Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine, Naples, Italy
- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
- Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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- Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences, Department of Neurogenetics, Göttingen, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences, Clinical Neuroscience, Göttingen, Germany
- Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences, Department of Neurogenetics, Göttingen, Germany
- Carl-Ludwig-Institute for Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences, Department of Neurogenetics, Göttingen, Germany.
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Guo Q, Xie M, Wang QN, Li J, Liu S, Wang X, Yu D, Zou Z, Gao G, Zhang Q, Hao F, Feng J, Yang R, Wang M, Fu H, Bao X, Duan L. Comprehensive Serum Proteomic and Metabolomic Profiles of Pediatric Patients with Moyamoya Disease Reveal Core Pathways. J Inflamm Res 2024; 17:6173-6192. [PMID: 39281778 PMCID: PMC11397188 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s471538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2024] [Accepted: 08/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/18/2024] Open
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Background Moyamoya disease (MMD) signifies a cerebrovascular disorder with obscure origin and a more rapid and severe progression in children than adults. This investigation aims to uncover age-associated distinctions through proteomic and metabolomic profiling to gain insights into the underlying mechanisms of MMD. Methods Twelve MMD patients-six children and six adults-along with six healthy controls (HC), participated, each providing a 10 mL blood sample. Serum proteomic and metabolomic analyses were conducted using ultra-performance liquid chromatography and high-resolution mass spectrometry, complemented by bioinformatics to identify differential biomolecules and their interactions. Pathway implications were ascertained using GO and KEGG enrichment analysis. Results Notable proteomic and metabolomic discrepancies were observed between pediatric and adult MMD subjects. A total of 235 and 216 proteins varied in adult and pediatric cases compared to HCs, with 73 proteins shared. In addition, 129 and 74 anionic, plus 96 and 104 cationic metabolites, were differentially expressed in the pediatric and adult groups, respectively, with 34 anionic and 28 cationic metabolites in common. Age-specific biomolecules further characterized these distinctions. Enrichment analysis pinpointed immunity and inflammation pathways, with vitamin digestion and absorption highlighted as pivotal in pediatric MMD. Conclusion This study unveils distinct metabolic and proteomic patterns within pediatric and adult MMD patients. The critical role of the vitamin digestion and absorption pathway in the pathogenesis of pediatric MMD offers novel insight into disease mechanisms.
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- Qingbao Guo
- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Department of Neurosurgery, First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Occupational Diseases, Xi'an Central Hospital, Xi'an, Shanxi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Eighth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Department of Neurosurgery, First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Department of Neurosurgery, First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Department of Neurosurgery, First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fifth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fifth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Department of Neurosurgery, First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fifth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Department of Neurosurgery, First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fifth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fifth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Department of Neurosurgery, First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fifth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fifth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Nemkov T, Stephenson D, Earley EJ, Keele GR, Hay A, Key A, Haiman ZB, Erickson C, Dzieciatkowska M, Reisz JA, Moore A, Stone M, Deng X, Kleinman S, Spitalnik SL, Hod EA, Hudson KE, Hansen KC, Palsson BO, Churchill GA, Roubinian N, Norris PJ, Busch MP, Zimring JC, Page GP, D'Alessandro A. Biological and genetic determinants of glycolysis: Phosphofructokinase isoforms boost energy status of stored red blood cells and transfusion outcomes. Cell Metab 2024; 36:1979-1997.e13. [PMID: 38964323 PMCID: PMC11374506 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
Abstract
Mature red blood cells (RBCs) lack mitochondria and thus exclusively rely on glycolysis to generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP) during aging in vivo or storage in blood banks. Here, we leveraged 13,029 volunteers from the Recipient Epidemiology and Donor Evaluation Study to identify associations between end-of-storage levels of glycolytic metabolites and donor age, sex, and ancestry-specific genetic polymorphisms in regions encoding phosphofructokinase 1, platelet (detected in mature RBCs); hexokinase 1 (HK1); and ADP-ribosyl cyclase 1 and 2 (CD38/BST1). Gene-metabolite associations were validated in fresh and stored RBCs from 525 Diversity Outbred mice and via multi-omics characterization of 1,929 samples from 643 human RBC units during storage. ATP and hypoxanthine (HYPX) levels-and the genetic traits linked to them-were associated with hemolysis in vitro and in vivo, both in healthy autologous transfusion recipients and in 5,816 critically ill patients receiving heterologous transfusions, suggesting their potential as markers to improve transfusion outcomes.
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- Travis Nemkov
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Colorado Denver - Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA; Omix Technologies Inc., Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Colorado Denver - Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Colorado Denver - Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Colorado Denver - Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Colorado Denver - Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Colorado Denver - Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Vitalant Research Institute, San Francisco, CA, USA; Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Vitalant Research Institute, San Francisco, CA, USA; Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Pathology & Cell Biology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology & Cell Biology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology & Cell Biology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Colorado Denver - Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA; Omix Technologies Inc., Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Vitalant Research Institute, San Francisco, CA, USA; Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA; Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research, Oakland, CA, USA
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- Vitalant Research Institute, San Francisco, CA, USA; Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Vitalant Research Institute, San Francisco, CA, USA; Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Colorado Denver - Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA; Omix Technologies Inc., Aurora, CO, USA.
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Silva-Gomes R, Caldeira I, Fernandes R, Cunha C, Carvalho A. Metabolic regulation of the host-fungus interaction: from biological principles to therapeutic opportunities. J Leukoc Biol 2024; 116:469-486. [PMID: 38498599 DOI: 10.1093/jleuko/qiae045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2024] [Revised: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
Abstract
Fungal infections present a significant global public health concern, impacting over 1 billion individuals worldwide and resulting in more than 3 million deaths annually. Despite considerable progress in recent years, the management of fungal infections remains challenging. The limited development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches is largely attributed to our incomplete understanding of the pathogenetic mechanisms involved in these diseases. Recent research has highlighted the pivotal role of cellular metabolism in regulating the interaction between fungi and their hosts. In response to fungal infection, immune cells undergo complex metabolic adjustments to meet the energy demands necessary for an effective immune response. A comprehensive understanding of the metabolic circuits governing antifungal immunity, combined with the integration of individual host traits, holds the potential to inform novel medical interventions for fungal infections. This review explores recent insights into the immunometabolic regulation of host-fungal interactions and the infection outcome and discusses how the metabolic repurposing of immune cell function could be exploited in innovative and personalized therapeutic approaches.
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- Rita Silva-Gomes
- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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Wu X, Xia Y, Dai H, Hong C, Zhao Y, Wei W, Zheng D. Metabolic Control During Macrophage Polarization by a Citrate-Functionalized Scaffold for Maintaining Bone Homeostasis. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2400770. [PMID: 38626942 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202400770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
Abstract
Metabolites, as markers of phenotype at the molecular level, can regulate the function of DNA, RNA, and proteins through chemical modifications or interactions with large molecules. Citrate is an important metabolite that affects macrophage polarization and osteoporotic bone function. Therefore, a better understanding of the precise effect of citrate on macrophage polarization may provide an effective alternative strategy to reverse osteoporotic bone metabolism. In this study, a citrate functional scaffold to control the metabolic pathway during macrophage polarization based on the metabolic differences between pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory phenotypes for maintaining bone homeostasis, is fabricated. Mechanistically, only outside M1 macrophages are accumulated high concentrations of citrate, in contrast, M2 macrophages consume massive citrate. Therefore, citrate-functionalized scaffolds exert more sensitive inhibitory effects on metabolic enzyme activity during M1 macrophage polarization than M2 macrophage polarization. Citrate can block glycolysis-related enzymes by occupying the binding-site and ensure sufficient metabolic flux in the TCA cycle, so as to turn the metabolism of macrophages to oxidative phosphorylation of M2 macrophage, largely maintaining bone homeostasis. These studies indicate that exogenous citrate can realize metabolic control of macrophage polarization for maintaining bone homeostasis in osteoporosis.
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- Xiaopei Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Biomedical Materials and Engineering Research Center of Hubei Province, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
- Foshan Xianhu Laboratory of the Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Xianhu hydrogen Valley, Foshan, 528200, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Biomedical Materials and Engineering Research Center of Hubei Province, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Biomedical Materials and Engineering Research Center of Hubei Province, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
- Foshan Xianhu Laboratory of the Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Xianhu hydrogen Valley, Foshan, 528200, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Biomedical Materials and Engineering Research Center of Hubei Province, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Biomedical Materials and Engineering Research Center of Hubei Province, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Biomedical Materials and Engineering Research Center of Hubei Province, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Biomedical Materials and Engineering Research Center of Hubei Province, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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Sendino Garví E, van Slobbe GJJ, Zaal EA, de Baaij JHF, Hoenderop JG, Masereeuw R, Janssen MJ, van Genderen AM. KCNJ16-depleted kidney organoids recapitulate tubulopathy and lipid recovery upon statins treatment. Stem Cell Res Ther 2024; 15:268. [PMID: 39183338 PMCID: PMC11346019 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-024-03881-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 08/11/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The KCNJ16 gene has been associated with a novel kidney tubulopathy phenotype, viz. disturbed acid-base homeostasis, hypokalemia and altered renal salt transport. KCNJ16 encodes for Kir5.1, which together with Kir4.1 constitutes a potassium channel located at kidney tubular cell basolateral membranes. Preclinical studies provided mechanistic links between Kir5.1 and tubulopathy, however, the disease pathology remains poorly understood. Here, we aimed at generating and characterizing a novel advanced in vitro human kidney model that recapitulates the disease phenotype to investigate further the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the tubulopathy and potential therapeutic interventions. METHODS We used CRISPR/Cas9 to generate KCNJ16 mutant (KCNJ16+/- and KCNJ16-/-) cell lines from healthy human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) KCNJ16 control (KCNJ16WT). The iPSCs were differentiated following an optimized protocol into kidney organoids in an air-liquid interface. RESULTS KCNJ16-depleted kidney organoids showed transcriptomic and potential functional impairment of key voltage-dependent electrolyte and water-balance transporters. We observed cysts formation, lipid droplet accumulation and fibrosis upon Kir5.1 function loss. Furthermore, a large scale, glutamine tracer flux metabolomics analysis demonstrated that KCNJ16-/- organoids display TCA cycle and lipid metabolism impairments. Drug screening revealed that treatment with statins, particularly the combination of simvastatin and C75, prevented lipid droplet accumulation and collagen-I deposition in KCNJ16-/- kidney organoids. CONCLUSIONS Mature kidney organoids represent a relevant in vitro model for investigating the function of Kir5.1. We discovered novel molecular targets for this genetic tubulopathy and identified statins as a potential therapeutic strategy for KCNJ16 defects in the kidney.
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- E Sendino Garví
- Division of Pharmacology, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utrecht University, Universiteitsweg 99, 3584 CG, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Pharmacology, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utrecht University, Universiteitsweg 99, 3584 CG, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Cell Biology, Metabolism and Cancer, Department Biomolecular Health Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Medical BioSciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Medical BioSciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Division of Pharmacology, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utrecht University, Universiteitsweg 99, 3584 CG, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Pharmacology, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utrecht University, Universiteitsweg 99, 3584 CG, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Division of Pharmacology, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utrecht University, Universiteitsweg 99, 3584 CG, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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Ziehr BK, MacDonald JA. Regulation of NLRPs by reactive oxygen species: A story of crosstalk. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA. MOLECULAR CELL RESEARCH 2024; 1871:119823. [PMID: 39173681 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamcr.2024.119823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2024] [Revised: 06/28/2024] [Accepted: 08/14/2024] [Indexed: 08/24/2024]
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The nucleotide oligomerization domain (NOD)-like receptors containing pyrin (NLRP) family of cytosolic pattern-recognition receptors play an integral role in host defense following exposure to a diverse set of pathogenic and sterile threats. The canonical event following ligand recognition is the formation of a heterooligomeric signaling complex termed the inflammasome that produces pro-inflammatory cytokines. Dysregulation of this process is associated with many autoimmune, cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurodegenerative diseases. Despite the range of activating stimuli which affect varied cell types, recent literature makes evident that reactive oxygen species (ROS) are integral to the initiation and propagation of inflammasome signaling. Notably, ROS production and inflammasome activation act in a positive feedback loop to promote this potent immune response. While NLRP3 is by far the most extensively studied NLRP, there is also sufficient literature to make these conclusions for other NLRPs family members. In all cases, a knowledge gap exists regarding the molecular targets and effects of ROS. Future research to define these targets and to parse the order and timing of ROS-mediated NLRP activation will provide meaningful insights into inflammasome biology. This will create novel therapeutic opportunities for the numerous illnesses that are impacted by inflammasome activity.
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- Bjoern K Ziehr
- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta T2N 4Z6, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta T2N 4Z6, Canada.
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Álvarez-González E, Sierra LM. Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle Relationships with Non-Metabolic Processes: A Short Story with DNA Repair and Its Consequences on Cancer Therapy Resistance. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:9054. [PMID: 39201738 PMCID: PMC11355010 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25169054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2024] [Revised: 08/08/2024] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
Abstract
Metabolic changes involving the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle have been linked to different non-metabolic cell processes. Among them, apart from cancer and immunity, emerges the DNA damage response (DDR) and specifically DNA damage repair. The oncometabolites succinate, fumarate and 2-hydroxyglutarate (2HG) increase reactive oxygen species levels and create pseudohypoxia conditions that induce DNA damage and/or inhibit DNA repair. Additionally, by influencing DDR modulation, they establish direct relationships with DNA repair on at least four different pathways. The AlkB pathway deals with the removal of N-alkylation DNA and RNA damage that is inhibited by fumarate and 2HG. The MGMT pathway acts in the removal of O-alkylation DNA damage, and it is inhibited by the silencing of the MGMT gene promoter by 2HG and succinate. The other two pathways deal with the repair of double-strand breaks (DSBs) but with opposite effects: the FH pathway, which uses fumarate to help with the repair of this damage, and the chromatin remodeling pathway, in which oncometabolites inhibit its repair by impairing the homologous recombination repair (HRR) system. Since oncometabolites inhibit DNA repair, their removal from tumor cells will not always generate a positive response in cancer therapy. In fact, their presence contributes to longer survival and/or sensitization against tumor therapy in some cancer patients.
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- Enol Álvarez-González
- Departamento de Biología Funcional, Área de Genética, University of Oviedo, C/Julián Clavería s/n, 33006 Oviedo, Spain;
- Instituto Universitario de Oncología del Principado de Asturias (IUOPA), University of Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, Avda. HUCA s/n, 33011 Oviedo, Spain
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- Departamento de Biología Funcional, Área de Genética, University of Oviedo, C/Julián Clavería s/n, 33006 Oviedo, Spain;
- Instituto Universitario de Oncología del Principado de Asturias (IUOPA), University of Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, Avda. HUCA s/n, 33011 Oviedo, Spain
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Cuahtecontzi Delint R, Ishak MI, Tsimbouri PM, Jayawarna V, Burgess KVE, Ramage G, Nobbs AH, Damiati L, Salmeron-Sanchez M, Su B, Dalby MJ. Nanotopography Influences Host-Pathogen Quorum Sensing and Facilitates Selection of Bioactive Metabolites in Mesenchymal Stromal Cells and Pseudomonas aeruginosa Co-Cultures. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:43374-43386. [PMID: 39113638 PMCID: PMC11345723 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c09291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2024] [Revised: 07/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
Abstract
Orthopedic implant-related bacterial infections and resultant antibiotic-resistant biofilms hinder implant-tissue integration and failure. Biofilm quorum sensing (QS) communication determines the pathogen colonization success. However, it remains unclear how implant modifications and host cells are influenced by, or influence, QS. High aspect ratio nanotopographies have shown to reduce biofilm formation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a sepsis causing pathogen with well-defined QS molecules. Producing such nanotopographies in relevant orthopedic materials (i.e., titanium) allows for probing QS using mass spectrometry-based metabolomics. However, nanotopographies can reduce host cell adhesion and regeneration. Therefore, we developed a polymer (poly(ethyl acrylate), PEA) coating that organizes extracellular matrix proteins, promoting bioactivity to host cells such as human mesenchymal stromal cells (hMSCs), maintaining biofilm reduction. This allowed us to investigate how hMSCs, after winning the race for the surface against pathogenic cells, interact with the biofilm. Our approach revealed that nanotopographies reduced major virulence pathways, such as LasR. The enhanced hMSCs support provided by the coated nanotopographies was shown to suppress virulence pathways and biofilm formation. Finally, we selected bioactive metabolites and demonstrated that these could be used as adjuncts to the nanostructured surfaces to reduce biofilm formation and enhance hMSC activity. These surfaces make excellent models to study hMSC-pathogen interactions and could be envisaged for use in novel orthopedic implants.
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- Rosalia Cuahtecontzi Delint
- Centre
for the Cellular Microenvironment, School of Molecular Biosciences,
College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, Mazumdar-Shaw Advanced
Research Centre, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G11 6EW, United Kingdom
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- Bristol
Dental School Research Laboratories, Dorothy Hodgkin Building, University of Bristol, Bristol BS1 3NY, United Kingdom
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- Centre
for the Cellular Microenvironment, School of Molecular Biosciences,
College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, Mazumdar-Shaw Advanced
Research Centre, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G11 6EW, United Kingdom
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- Centre
for the Cellular Microenvironment, School of Molecular Biosciences,
College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, Mazumdar-Shaw Advanced
Research Centre, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G11 6EW, United Kingdom
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- EdinOmics, University
of Edinburgh, Max Born Crescent, Edinburgh EH9 3BF, United Kingdom
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- Safeguarding
Health through Infection Prevention (SHIP) Research Group, Research
Centre for Health, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow G4 0BA, United Kingdom
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- Bristol
Dental School Research Laboratories, Dorothy Hodgkin Building, University of Bristol, Bristol BS1 3NY, United Kingdom
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- Department
of Biological Sciences, College of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah 23218, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre
for the Cellular Microenvironment, School of Molecular Biosciences,
College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, Mazumdar-Shaw Advanced
Research Centre, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G11 6EW, United Kingdom
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- Bristol
Dental School Research Laboratories, Dorothy Hodgkin Building, University of Bristol, Bristol BS1 3NY, United Kingdom
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- Centre
for the Cellular Microenvironment, School of Molecular Biosciences,
College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, Mazumdar-Shaw Advanced
Research Centre, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G11 6EW, United Kingdom
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Masoumi M, Bodaghi AB, Khorramdelazad H, Ebadi E, Houshmandfar S, Saeedi-Boroujeni A, Karami J. Unraveling the immunometabolism puzzle: Deciphering systemic sclerosis pathogenesis. Heliyon 2024; 10:e35445. [PMID: 39170585 PMCID: PMC11336762 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e35445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2024] [Revised: 07/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024] Open
Abstract
The article delves into the pathogenesis of systemic sclerosis (SSc) with an emphasis on immunometabolism dysfunctions. SSc is a complex autoimmune connective tissue disorder with skin and organ fibrosis manifestation, vasculopathy, and immune dysregulation. A growing amount of research indicates that immunometabolism plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases, including SSc. The review explores the intricate interplay between immune dysfunction and metabolic alterations, focusing on the metabolism of glucose, lipids, amino acids, the TCA (tricarboxylic acid) cycle, and oxidative stress in SSc disease. According to recent research, there are changes in various metabolic pathways that could trigger or perpetuate the SSc disease. Glycolysis and TCA pathways play a pivotal role in SSc pathogenesis through inducing fibrosis. Dysregulated fatty acid β-oxidation (FAO) and consequent lipid metabolism result in dysregulated extracellular matrix (ECM) breakdown and fibrosis induction. The altered metabolism of amino acids can significantly be involved in SSc pathogenesis through various mechanisms. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) production has a crucial role in tissue damage in SSc patients. Indeed, immunometabolism involvement in SSc is highlighted, which offers potential therapeutic avenues. The article underscores the need for comprehensive studies to unravel the multifaceted mechanisms driving SSc pathogenesis and progression.
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- Maryam Masoumi
- Clinical Research Development Unit, Shahid Beheshti Hospital, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Khomein University of Medical Sciences, Khomein, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Khomein University of Medical Sciences, Khomein, Iran
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Abadan University of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Abadan University of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran
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- Department of Laboratory Sciences, Khomein University of Medical Sciences, Khomein, Iran
- Molecular and Medicine Research Center, Khomein University of Medical Sciences, Khomein, Iran
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Gao K, Cao W, He Z, Liu L, Guo J, Dong L, Song J, Wu Y, Zhao Y. Network medicine analysis for dissecting the therapeutic mechanism of consensus TCM formulae in treating hepatocellular carcinoma with different TCM syndromes. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1373054. [PMID: 39211446 PMCID: PMC11357915 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1373054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Introduction Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a major cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is widely utilized as an adjunct therapy, improving patient survival and quality of life. TCM categorizes HCC into five distinct syndromes, each treated with specific herbal formulae. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying these treatments remain unclear. Methods We employed a network medicine approach to explore the therapeutic mechanisms of TCM in HCC. By constructing a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network, we integrated genes associated with TCM syndromes and their corresponding herbal formulae. This allowed for a quantitative analysis of the topological and functional relationships between TCM syndromes, HCC, and the specific formulae used for treatment. Results Our findings revealed that genes related to the five TCM syndromes were closely associated with HCC-related genes within the PPI network. The gene sets corresponding to the five TCM formulae exhibited significant proximity to HCC and its related syndromes, suggesting the efficacy of TCM syndrome differentiation and treatment. Additionally, through a random walk algorithm applied to a heterogeneous network, we prioritized active herbal ingredients, with results confirmed by literature. Discussion The identification of these key compounds underscores the potential of network medicine to unravel the complex pharmacological actions of TCM. This study provides a molecular basis for TCM's therapeutic strategies in HCC and highlights specific herbal ingredients as potential leads for drug development and precision medicine.
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- Kai Gao
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
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- New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR, United States
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- The Research Center for Ubiquitous Computing Systems (CUbiCS), Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
- The Research Center for Ubiquitous Computing Systems (CUbiCS), Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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Dai Y, Junho CVC, Schieren L, Wollenhaupt J, Sluimer JC, van der Vorst EPC, Noels H. Cellular metabolism changes in atherosclerosis and the impact of comorbidities. Front Cell Dev Biol 2024; 12:1446964. [PMID: 39188527 PMCID: PMC11345199 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2024.1446964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 08/28/2024] Open
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Cell activation and nutrient dysregulation are common consequences of atherosclerosis and its preceding risk factors, such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes. These diseases may also impact cellular metabolism and consequently cell function, and the other way around, altered cellular metabolism can impact disease development and progression through altered cell function. Understanding the contribution of altered cellular metabolism to atherosclerosis and how cellular metabolism may be altered by co-morbidities and atherosclerosis risk factors could support the development of novel strategies to lower the risk of CVD. Therefore, we briefly review disease pathogenesis and the principles of cell metabolic pathways, before detailing changes in cellular metabolism in the context of atherosclerosis and comorbidities. In the hypoxic, inflammatory and hyperlipidemic milieu of the atherosclerotic plaque riddled with oxidative stress, metabolism shifts to increase anaerobic glycolysis, the pentose-phosphate pathway and amino acid use. We elaborate on metabolic changes for macrophages, neutrophils, vascular endothelial cells, vascular smooth muscle cells and lymphocytes in the context of atherosclerosis and its co-morbidities hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes. Since causal relationships of specific key genes in a metabolic pathway can be cell type-specific and comorbidity-dependent, the impact of cell-specific metabolic changes must be thoroughly explored in vivo, with a focus on also systemic effects. When cell-specific treatments become feasible, this information will be crucial for determining the best metabolic intervention to improve atherosclerosis and its interplay with co-morbidities.
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- Yusang Dai
- Institute for Molecular Cardiovascular Research (IMCAR), University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
- Physical Examination Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Institute for Molecular Cardiovascular Research (IMCAR), University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Institute for Molecular Cardiovascular Research (IMCAR), University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Institute for Molecular Cardiovascular Research (IMCAR), University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
- Department of Pathology, Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Institute for Molecular Cardiovascular Research (IMCAR), University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
- Aachen-Maastricht Institute for Cardiorenal Disease (AMICARE), RWTH Aachen Campus, Aachen, Germany
- Interdisciplinary Centre for Clinical Research (IZKF), RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
- Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention (IPEK), Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute for Molecular Cardiovascular Research (IMCAR), University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
- Aachen-Maastricht Institute for Cardiorenal Disease (AMICARE), RWTH Aachen Campus, Aachen, Germany
- Department of Biochemistry, Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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Kong X, Xu L, Mou Z, Lyu W, Shan K, Wang L, Liu F, Rong F, Li J, Wei P. The anti-inflammatory effects of itaconate and its derivatives in neurological disorders. Cytokine Growth Factor Rev 2024; 78:37-49. [PMID: 38981775 DOI: 10.1016/j.cytogfr.2024.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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Almost 16 % of the global population is affected by neurological disorders, including neurodegenerative and cerebral neuroimmune diseases, triggered by acute or chronic inflammation. Neuroinflammation is recognized as a common pathogenic mechanism in a wide array of neurological conditions including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, postoperative cognitive dysfunction, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and multiple sclerosis. Inflammatory process in the central nervous system (CNS) can lead to neuronal damage and neuronal apoptosis, consequently exacerbating these diseases. Itaconate, an immunomodulatory metabolite from the tricarboxylic acid cycle, suppresses neuroinflammation and modulates the CNS immune response. Emerging human studies suggest that itaconate levels in plasma and cerebrospinal fluid may serve as biomarkers associated with inflammatory responses in neurological disorders. Preclinical studies have shown that itaconate and its highly cell-permeable derivatives are promising candidates for preventing and treating neuroinflammation-related neurological disorders. The underlying mechanism may involve the regulation of immune cells in the CNS and neuroinflammation-related signaling pathways and molecules including Nrf2/KEAP1 signaling pathway, reactive oxygen species, and NLRP3 inflammasome. Here, we introduce the metabolism and function of itaconate and the synthesis and development of its derivatives. We summarize the potential impact and therapeutic potential of itaconate and its derivatives on brain immune cells and the associated signaling pathways and molecules, based on preclinical evidence via various neurological disorder models. We also discuss the challenges and potential solutions for clinical translation to promote further research on itaconate and its derivatives for neuroinflammation-related neurological disorders.
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- Xiangyi Kong
- Department of Anesthesiology, Qilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 758 Hefei Road, Qingdao, China; Laboratory of Anesthesia and Brain Function, Qilu hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 758 Hefei Road, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Qilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 758 Hefei Road, Qingdao, China; Laboratory of Anesthesia and Brain Function, Qilu hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 758 Hefei Road, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Qilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 758 Hefei Road, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Qilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 758 Hefei Road, Qingdao, China; Laboratory of Anesthesia and Brain Function, Qilu hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 758 Hefei Road, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Qilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 758 Hefei Road, Qingdao, China; Laboratory of Anesthesia and Brain Function, Qilu hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 758 Hefei Road, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Qilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 758 Hefei Road, Qingdao, China; Laboratory of Anesthesia and Brain Function, Qilu hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 758 Hefei Road, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Qilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 758 Hefei Road, Qingdao, China; Laboratory of Anesthesia and Brain Function, Qilu hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 758 Hefei Road, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Qilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 758 Hefei Road, Qingdao, China; Laboratory of Anesthesia and Brain Function, Qilu hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 758 Hefei Road, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Qilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 758 Hefei Road, Qingdao, China; Laboratory of Anesthesia and Brain Function, Qilu hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 758 Hefei Road, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Qilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 758 Hefei Road, Qingdao, China; Laboratory of Anesthesia and Brain Function, Qilu hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 758 Hefei Road, Qingdao, China.
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Yu L, Bennett CJ, Lin CH, Yan S, Yang J. Scaffold design considerations for peripheral nerve regeneration. J Neural Eng 2024; 21:041001. [PMID: 38996412 DOI: 10.1088/1741-2552/ad628d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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Peripheral nerve injury (PNI) represents a serious clinical and public health problem due to its high incurrence and poor spontaneous recovery. Compared to autograft, which is still the best current practice for long-gap peripheral nerve defects in clinics, the use of polymer-based biodegradable nerve guidance conduits (NGCs) has been gaining momentum as an alternative to guide the repair of severe PNI without the need of secondary surgery and donor nerve tissue. However, simple hollow cylindrical tubes can barely outperform autograft in terms of the regenerative efficiency especially in critical sized PNI. With the rapid development of tissue engineering technology and materials science, various functionalized NGCs have emerged to enhance nerve regeneration over the past decades. From the aspect of scaffold design considerations, with a specific focus on biodegradable polymers, this review aims to summarize the recent advances in NGCs by addressing the onerous demands of biomaterial selections, structural designs, and manufacturing techniques that contributes to the biocompatibility, degradation rate, mechanical properties, drug encapsulation and release efficiency, immunomodulation, angiogenesis, and the overall nerve regeneration potential of NGCs. In addition, several commercially available NGCs along with their regulation pathways and clinical applications are compared and discussed. Lastly, we discuss the current challenges and future directions attempting to provide inspiration for the future design of ideal NGCs that can completely cure long-gap peripheral nerve defects.
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- Le Yu
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, United States of America
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, United States of America
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, United States of America
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, United States of America
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- Biomedical Engineering Program, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310030, People's Republic of China
- Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310030, People's Republic of China
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Vardam-Kaur T, Banuelos A, Gabaldon-Parish M, Macedo BG, Salgado CL, Wanhainen KM, Zhou MH, van Dijk S, Santiago-Carvalho I, Beniwal AS, Leff CL, Peng C, Tran NL, Jameson SC, Borges da Silva H. The ATP-exporting channel Pannexin 1 promotes CD8 + T cell effector and memory responses. iScience 2024; 27:110290. [PMID: 39045105 PMCID: PMC11263643 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.110290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024] Open
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Sensing of extracellular ATP (eATP) controls CD8+ T cell function. Their accumulation can occur through export by specialized molecules, such as the release channel Pannexin 1 (Panx1). Whether Panx1 controls CD8+ T cell immune responses in vivo, however, has not been previously addressed. Here, we report that T-cell-specific Panx1 is needed for CD8+ T cell responses to viral infections and cancer. We found that CD8-specific Panx1 promotes both effector and memory CD8+ T cell responses. Panx1 favors initial effector CD8+ T cell activation through extracellular ATP (eATP) export and subsequent P2RX4 activation, which helps promote full effector differentiation through extracellular lactate accumulation and its subsequent recycling. In contrast, Panx1 promotes memory CD8+ T cell survival primarily through ATP export and subsequent P2RX7 engagement, leading to improved mitochondrial metabolism. In summary, Panx1-mediated eATP export regulates effector and memory CD8+ T cells through distinct purinergic receptors and different metabolic and signaling pathways.
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- Trupti Vardam-Kaur
- Department of Immunology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
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- Department of Immunology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
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- Department of Immunology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
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- Department of Immunology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
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- Department of Immunology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
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- Department of Immunology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
- Department of Cancer Biology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
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- Department of Immunology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
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- Center for Immunology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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- Department of Cancer Biology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
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- Center for Immunology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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- Department of Immunology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
- Department of Cancer Biology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
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Ottone OK, Mundo JJ, Kwakye BN, Slaweski A, Collins JA, Wu Q, Connelly MA, Niaziorimi F, van de Wetering K, Risbud MV. Oral citrate supplementation mitigates age-associated pathological intervertebral disc calcification in LG/J mice. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2024:2024.07.17.604008. [PMID: 39071393 PMCID: PMC11275755 DOI: 10.1101/2024.07.17.604008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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Despite the high prevalence of age-dependent intervertebral disc calcification, there is a glaring lack of treatment options for this debilitating pathology. Here, we investigate the efficacy of long-term oral K3Citrate supplementation in ameliorating disc calcification in LG/J mice, a model of spontaneous age-associated disc calcification. K3Citrate successfully reduced the incidence of disc calcification in LG/J mice without deleterious effects on vertebral bone structure, plasma chemistry, and locomotion. Notably, a positive effect on grip strength was evident in treated mice. Spectroscopic investigation of the persisting calcified nodules indicated K3Citrate did not alter the mineral composition and revealed that reactivation of an endochondral differentiation program in endplates may drive LG/J disc calcification. Importantly, K3Citrate reduced calcification incidence without altering the pathological endplate chondrocyte hypertrophy, suggesting mitigation of disc calcification primarily occurred through Ca2+ chelation, a conclusion supported by chondrogenic differentiation and Seahorse metabolic assays. Overall, this study underscores the therapeutic potential of K3Citrate as a systemic intervention strategy for disc calcification.
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- Olivia K. Ottone
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Graduate Program in Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Jefferson College of Life Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- PXE International Center of Excellence for Research and Clinical Care
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- PXE International Center of Excellence for Research and Clinical Care
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Graduate Program in Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Jefferson College of Life Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Kieler M, Prammer LS, Heller G, Hofmann M, Sperger S, Hanetseder D, Niederreiter B, Komljenovic A, Klavins K, Köcher T, Brunner JS, Stanic I, Oberbichler L, Korosec A, Vogel A, Kerndl M, Hromadová D, Musiejovsky L, Hajto A, Dobrijevic A, Piwonka T, Haschemi A, Miller A, Georgel P, Marolt Presen D, Grillari J, Hayer S, Auger JP, Krönke G, Sharif O, Aletaha D, Schabbauer G, Blüml S. Itaconate is a metabolic regulator of bone formation in homeostasis and arthritis. Ann Rheum Dis 2024:ard-2023-224898. [PMID: 38986577 DOI: 10.1136/ard-2023-224898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Bone remodelling is a highly dynamic process dependent on the precise coordination of osteoblasts and haematopoietic-cell derived osteoclasts. Changes in core metabolic pathways during osteoclastogenesis, however, are largely unexplored and it is unknown whether and how these processes are involved in bone homeostasis. METHODS We metabolically and transcriptionally profiled cells during osteoclast and osteoblast generation. Individual gene expression was characterised by quantitative PCR and western blot. Osteoblast function was assessed by Alizarin red staining. immunoresponsive gene 1 (Irg1)-deficient mice were used in various inflammatory or non-inflammatory models of bone loss. Tissue gene expression was analysed by RNA in situ hybridisation. RESULTS We show that during differentiation preosteoclasts rearrange their tricarboxylic acid cycle, a process crucially depending on both glucose and glutamine. This rearrangement is characterised by the induction of Irg1 and production of itaconate, which accumulates intracellularly and extracellularly. While the IRG1-itaconate axis is dispensable for osteoclast generation in vitro and in vivo, we demonstrate that itaconate stimulates osteoblasts by accelerating osteogenic differentiation in both human and murine cells. This enhanced osteogenic differentiation is accompanied by reduced proliferation and altered metabolism. Additionally, supplementation of itaconate increases bone formation by boosting osteoblast activity in mice. Conversely, Irg1-deficient mice exhibit decreased bone mass and have reduced osteoproliferative lesions in experimental arthritis. CONCLUSION In summary, we identify itaconate, generated as a result of the metabolic rewiring during osteoclast differentiation, as a previously unrecognised regulator of osteoblasts.
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- Markus Kieler
- Institute for Vascular Biology, Centre for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Wien, Vienna, Austria
- Christian Doppler Laboratory for Arginine Metabolism in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Multiple Sclerosis, Vienna, Austria
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- Institute for Vascular Biology, Centre for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Wien, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Rheumatology, Medical University of Vienna, Wien, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Medicine I, Division of Oncology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Institute for Vascular Biology, Centre for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Wien, Vienna, Austria
- Christian Doppler Laboratory for Arginine Metabolism in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Multiple Sclerosis, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology, Wien, Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology, Wien, Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Rheumatology, Medical University of Vienna, Wien, Vienna, Austria
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- Institute for Vascular Biology, Centre for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Wien, Vienna, Austria
- Christian Doppler Laboratory for Immunometabolism and Systems Biology of Obesity-Related Diseases (InSpiReD), Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of General Chemical Engineering, Riga Technical University, Riga, Latvia
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- Vienna BioCenter Core Facilities, Campus-Vienna-BioCenter 1, Vienna, Austria
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- Institute for Vascular Biology, Centre for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Wien, Vienna, Austria
- Cell Biology Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Institute for Vascular Biology, Centre for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Wien, Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Experimental Immunology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute for Vascular Biology, Centre for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Wien, Vienna, Austria
- Christian Doppler Laboratory for Immunometabolism and Systems Biology of Obesity-Related Diseases (InSpiReD), Vienna, Austria
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- Institute for Vascular Biology, Centre for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Wien, Vienna, Austria
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- Institute for Vascular Biology, Centre for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Wien, Vienna, Austria
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- Institute for Vascular Biology, Centre for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Wien, Vienna, Austria
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- Institute for Vascular Biology, Centre for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Wien, Vienna, Austria
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- Institute for Vascular Biology, Centre for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Wien, Vienna, Austria
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- Institute for Vascular Biology, Centre for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Wien, Vienna, Austria
- Christian Doppler Laboratory for Immunometabolism and Systems Biology of Obesity-Related Diseases (InSpiReD), Vienna, Austria
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- Institute for Vascular Biology, Centre for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Wien, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Wien, Austria
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- Center for Pathobiochemistry and Genetics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- INSERM UMR_S 1109, Fédération de Médecine Translationnelle (FMTS), Université de Strasbourg, Centre de Recherche en Immunologie et Hématologie, 1 Place de l'Hôpital, Strasbourg Cedex, France
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology, Wien, Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology, Wien, Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, Vienna, Austria
- Institute of Molecular Biotechnology, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Rheumatology, Medical University of Vienna, Wien, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine 3 - Rheumatology and Immunology, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg and Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine 3 - Rheumatology and Immunology, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg and Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute for Vascular Biology, Centre for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Wien, Vienna, Austria
- Christian Doppler Laboratory for Immunometabolism and Systems Biology of Obesity-Related Diseases (InSpiReD), Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Rheumatology, Medical University of Vienna, Wien, Vienna, Austria
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- Institute for Vascular Biology, Centre for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Wien, Vienna, Austria
- Christian Doppler Laboratory for Arginine Metabolism in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Multiple Sclerosis, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Rheumatology, Medical University of Vienna, Wien, Vienna, Austria
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Du P, Liu B, Wang X, Zheng Z, Liu S, Guan S, Hou Z. Carex meyeriana Kunth Extract Is a Novel Natural Drug against Candida albicans. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:7288. [PMID: 39000395 PMCID: PMC11242224 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25137288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2024] [Revised: 06/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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As a widely distributed plant in Northeast China, Carex meyeriana Kunth (CMK) is generally considered to have antibacterial properties; however, there is a lack of scientific evidence for this. Therefore, we investigated the chemical composition of CMK extract and its effect against C. albicans. A total of 105 compounds were identified in the alcohol extracts of CMK by UPLC-Q-TOF-MS. Most were flavonoids, with Luteolin being the most represented. Among them, 19 compounds are found in the C. albicans lysates. After treatment with CMK ethanol extract, a significant reduction in the number of C. albicans colonies was observed in a vaginal douche solution from day 5 (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the CMK extract can reduce the number of C. albicans spores. The levels of IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, IL-1β, and TNF-α in vaginal tissues all exhibited a significant decrease (p < 0.05) compared to those in the model group as determined by ELISA. The results of HE staining showed that CMK extract can eliminate vaginal mucosa inflammation. CMK adjusts the vaginal mucosa cells by targeting twenty-six different metabolites and five specific metabolic pathways in order to effectively eliminate inflammation. Simultaneously, the CMK regulates twenty-three types of metabolites and six metabolic pathways against C. albicans infection. So, CMK strongly inhibits the growth of C. albicans and significantly reduces vaginal inflammation, making it a promising candidate for treating C. albicans infection.
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- Panpan Du
- School of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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Bouzari B, Chugaeva UY, Karampoor S, Mirzaei R. Immunometabolites in viral infections: Action mechanism and function. J Med Virol 2024; 96:e29807. [PMID: 39037069 DOI: 10.1002/jmv.29807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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The interplay between viral pathogens and host metabolism plays a pivotal role in determining the outcome of viral infections. Upon viral detection, the metabolic landscape of the host cell undergoes significant changes, shifting from oxidative respiration via the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle to increased aerobic glycolysis. This metabolic shift is accompanied by elevated nutrient accessibility, which is vital for cell function, development, and proliferation. Furthermore, depositing metabolites derived from fatty acids, TCA intermediates, and amino acid catabolism accelerates the immunometabolic transition, facilitating pro-inflammatory and antimicrobial responses. Immunometabolites refer to small molecules involved in cellular metabolism regulating the immune response. These molecules include nutrients, such as glucose and amino acids, along with metabolic intermediates and signaling molecules adenosine, lactate, itaconate, succinate, kynurenine, and prostaglandins. Emerging evidence suggests that immunometabolites released by immune cells establish a complex interaction network within local niches, orchestrating and fine-tuning immune responses during viral diseases. However, our current understanding of the immense capacity of metabolites to convey essential cell signals from one cell to another or within cellular compartments remains incomplete. Unraveling these complexities would be crucial for harnessing the potential of immunometabolites in therapeutic interventions. In this review, we discuss specific immunometabolites and their mechanisms of action in viral infections, emphasizing recent findings and future directions in this rapidly evolving field.
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- Behnaz Bouzari
- Department of Pathology, Firouzgar Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric, Preventive Dentistry and Orthodontics, Institute of Dentistry, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Venom and Biotherapeutics Molecules Lab, Medical Biotechnology Department, Biotechnology Research Center, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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Ye Y, Xia C, Hu H, Tang S, Huan H. Metabolomics reveals altered metabolites in cirrhotic patients with severe portal hypertension in Tibetan population. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1404442. [PMID: 39015788 PMCID: PMC11250582 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1404442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024] Open
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Background Portal hypertension (PHT) presents a challenging issue of liver cirrhosis. This study aims to identify novel biomarkers for severe PHT (SPHT) and explore the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying PHT progression. Methods Twenty-three Tibetan cirrhotic patients who underwent hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) measurement were included. Eleven patients had an HVPG between 5 mmHg and 15 mmHg (MPHT), while 12 had an HVPG ≥16 mmHg (SPHT). Peripheral sera were analyzed using liquid chromatograph-mass spectrometer for metabolomic assessment. An additional 14 patients were recruited for validation of metabolites. Results Seven hundred forty-five metabolites were detected and significant differences in metabolomics between MPHT and SPHT patients were observed. Employing a threshold of p < 0.05 and a variable importance in projection score >1, 153 differential metabolites were identified. A significant number of these metabolites were lipids and lipid-like molecules. Pisumionoside and N-decanoylglycine (N-DG) exhibited the highest area under the curve (AUC) values (0.947 and 0.9091, respectively). Additional differential metabolites with AUC >0.8 included 6-(4-ethyl-2-methoxyphenoxy)-3,4,5-trihydroxyoxane-2-carboxylic acid, sphinganine 1-phosphate, 4-hydroxytriazolam, 4,5-dihydroorotic acid, 6-hydroxy-1H-indole-3-acetamide, 7alpha-(thiomethyl)spironolactone, 6-deoxohomodolichosterone, glutaminylisoleucine, taurocholic acid 3-sulfate, and Phe Ser. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay further confirmed elevated levels of sphinganine 1-phosphate, N-DG, and serotonin in SPHT patients. Significant disruptions in linoleic acid, amino acid, sphingolipid metabolisms, and the citrate cycle were observed in SPHT patients. Conclusion Pisumionoside and N-DG are identified as promising biomarkers for SPHT. The progression of PHT may be associated with disturbances in lipid, linoleic acid, and amino acid metabolisms, as well as alterations in the citrate cycle.
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- Yanting Ye
- Lab of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Radiology, and Functional and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Huaxi MR Research Center (HMRRC), West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital of Chengdu Office of People’s Government of Tibetan Autonomous Region, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital of Chengdu Office of People’s Government of Tibetan Autonomous Region, Chengdu, China
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Du J, Qin H. Lipid metabolism dynamics in cancer stem cells: potential targets for cancers. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1367981. [PMID: 38994204 PMCID: PMC11236562 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1367981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024] Open
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Cancer stem cells (CSCs) represent a small subset of heterogeneous cells within tumors that possess the ability to self-renew and initiate tumorigenesis. They serve as potential drivers for tumor initiation, metastasis, recurrence, and drug resistance. Recent research has demonstrated that the stemness preservation of CSCs is heavily reliant on their unique lipid metabolism alterations, enabling them to maintain their own environmental homeostasis through various mechanisms. The primary objectives involve augmenting intracellular fatty acid (FA) content to bolster energy supply, promoting β-oxidation of FA to optimize energy utilization, and elevating the mevalonate (MVA) pathway for efficient cholesterol synthesis. Additionally, lipid droplets (LDs) can serve as alternative energy sources in the presence of glycolysis blockade in CSCs, thereby safeguarding FA from peroxidation. Furthermore, the interplay between autophagy and lipid metabolism facilitates rapid adaptation of CSCs to the harsh microenvironment induced by chemotherapy. In this review, we comprehensively review recent studies pertaining to lipid metabolism in CSCs and provide a concise overview of the indispensable role played by LDs, FA, cholesterol metabolism, and autophagy in maintaining the stemness of CSCs.
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- Juan Du
- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital Guizhou Hospital, Guiyang, China
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Arslan AK, Yagin FH, Algarni A, AL-Hashem F, Ardigò LP. Combining the Strengths of the Explainable Boosting Machine and Metabolomics Approaches for Biomarker Discovery in Acute Myocardial Infarction. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:1353. [PMID: 39001243 PMCID: PMC11240568 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14131353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI), a common disease that can have serious consequences, occurs when myocardial blood flow stops due to occlusion of the coronary artery. Early and accurate prediction of AMI is critical for rapid prognosis and improved patient outcomes. Metabolomics, the study of small molecules within biological systems, is an effective tool used to discover biomarkers associated with many diseases. This study intended to construct a predictive model for AMI utilizing metabolomics data and an explainable machine learning approach called Explainable Boosting Machines (EBM). The EBM model was trained on a dataset of 102 prognostic metabolites gathered from 99 individuals, including 34 healthy controls and 65 AMI patients. After a comprehensive data preprocessing, 21 metabolites were determined as the candidate predictors to predict AMI. The EBM model displayed satisfactory performance in predicting AMI, with various classification performance metrics. The model's predictions were based on the combined effects of individual metabolites and their interactions. In this context, the results obtained in two different EBM modeling, including both only individual metabolite features and their interaction effects, were discussed. The most important predictors included creatinine, nicotinamide, and isocitrate. These metabolites are involved in different biological activities, such as energy metabolism, DNA repair, and cellular signaling. The results demonstrate the potential of the combination of metabolomics and the EBM model in constructing reliable and interpretable prediction outputs for AMI. The discussed metabolite biomarkers may assist in early diagnosis, risk assessment, and personalized treatment methods for AMI patients. This study successfully developed a pipeline incorporating extensive data preprocessing and the EBM model to identify potential metabolite biomarkers for predicting AMI. The EBM model, with its ability to incorporate interaction terms, demonstrated satisfactory classification performance and revealed significant metabolite interactions that could be valuable in assessing AMI risk. However, the results obtained from this study should be validated with studies to be carried out in larger and well-defined samples.
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- Ahmet Kadir Arslan
- Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya 44280, Türkiye;
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- Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya 44280, Türkiye;
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- Department of Computer Science, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Teacher Education, NLA University College, 0166 Oslo, Norway
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Khan MM, Khan ZA, Khan MA. Metabolic complications of psychotropic medications in psychiatric disorders: Emerging role of de novo lipogenesis and therapeutic consideration. World J Psychiatry 2024; 14:767-783. [PMID: 38984346 PMCID: PMC11230099 DOI: 10.5498/wjp.v14.i6.767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2024] [Revised: 05/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/19/2024] Open
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Although significant advances have been made in understanding the patho-physiology of psychiatric disorders (PDs), therapeutic advances have not been very convincing. While psychotropic medications can reduce classical symptoms in patients with PDs, their long-term use has been reported to induce or exaggerate various pre-existing metabolic abnormalities including diabetes, obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The mechanism(s) underlying these metabolic abnormalities is not clear; however, lipid/fatty acid accumulation due to enhanced de novo lipogenesis (DNL) has been shown to reduce membrane fluidity, increase oxidative stress and inflammation leading to the development of the aforementioned metabolic abnormalities. Intriguingly, emerging evidence suggest that DNL dysregulation and fatty acid accumulation could be the major mechanisms associated with the development of obesity, diabetes and NAFLD after long-term treatment with psychotropic medications in patients with PDs. In support of this, several adjunctive drugs comprising of anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory agents, that are used in treating PDs in combination with psychotropic medications, have been shown to reduce insulin resistance and development of NAFLD. In conclusion, the above evidence suggests that DNL could be a potential pathological factor associated with various metabolic abnormalities, and a new avenue for translational research and therapeutic drug designing in PDs.
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- Mohammad M Khan
- Laboratory of Translational Neurology and Molecular Psychiatry, Department of Biotechnology, Era’s Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, and Faculty of Science, Era University, Lucknow 226003, India
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- Era’s Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Era University, Lucknow 226003, India
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- Era’s Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Era University, Lucknow 226003, India
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Wrage M, Holland T, Nüse B, Kaltwasser J, Fröhlich J, Arnold H, Gießler C, Flamann C, Bruns H, Berges J, Daniel C, Hoffmann MH, Anish C, Seeberger PH, Bogdan C, Dettmer K, Rauh M, Mattner J. Cell type-specific modulation of metabolic, immune-regulatory, and anti-microbial pathways by CD101. Mucosal Immunol 2024:S1933-0219(24)00058-8. [PMID: 38901763 DOI: 10.1016/j.mucimm.2024.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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T lymphocytes and myeloid cells express the immunoglobulin-like glycoprotein cluster of differentiation (CD)101, notably in the gut. Here, we investigated the cell-specific functions of CD101 during dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis and Salmonella enterica Typhimurium infection. Similar to conventional CD101-/- mice, animals with a regulatory T cell-specific Cd101 deletion developed more severe intestinal pathology than littermate controls in both models. While the accumulation of T helper 1 cytokines in a CD101-deficient environment entertained DSS-induced colitis, it impeded the replication of Salmonella as revealed by studying CD101-/- x interferon-g-/- mice. Moreover, CD101-expressing neutrophils were capable to restrain Salmonella infection in vitro and in vivo. Both cell-intrinsic and -extrinsic mechanisms of CD101 contributed to the control of bacterial growth and spreading. The CD101-dependent containment of Salmonella infection required the expression of Irg-1 and Nox2 and the production of itaconate and reactive oxygen species. The level of intestinal microbial antigens in the sera of inflammatory bowel disease patients correlated inversely with the expression of CD101 on myeloid cells, which is in line with the suppression of CD101 seen in mice following DSS application or Salmonella infection. Thus, depending on the experimental or clinical setting, CD101 helps to limit inflammatory insults or bacterial infections due to cell type-specific modulation of metabolic, immune-regulatory, and anti-microbial pathways.
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- Marius Wrage
- Mikrobiologisches Institut-Klinische Mikrobiologie, Immunologie und Hygiene, Universitäts-klinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Mikrobiologisches Institut-Klinische Mikrobiologie, Immunologie und Hygiene, Universitäts-klinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Mikrobiologisches Institut-Klinische Mikrobiologie, Immunologie und Hygiene, Universitäts-klinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Mikrobiologisches Institut-Klinische Mikrobiologie, Immunologie und Hygiene, Universitäts-klinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Mikrobiologisches Institut-Klinische Mikrobiologie, Immunologie und Hygiene, Universitäts-klinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Mikrobiologisches Institut-Klinische Mikrobiologie, Immunologie und Hygiene, Universitäts-klinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Mikrobiologisches Institut-Klinische Mikrobiologie, Immunologie und Hygiene, Universitäts-klinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Medizinische Klinik 5, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Medizinische Klinik 5, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Medizinische Klinik 5, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Nephropathologische Abteilung, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Medizinische Klinik 3, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany; Klinik für Dermatologie, Allergologie und Venerologie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Universität zu Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Potsdam, Germany; Bacterial Vaccines Discovery and Early Development, Janssen Pharmaceuticals (Johnson & Johnson), CK Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Potsdam, Germany; Freie Universität Berlin, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Berlin, Germany
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- Mikrobiologisches Institut-Klinische Mikrobiologie, Immunologie und Hygiene, Universitäts-klinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany; FAU Profilzentrum Immunmedizin (FAU I-MED), FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institut für Funktionelle Genomik, Universität Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Kinder- und Jugendklinik, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Mikrobiologisches Institut-Klinische Mikrobiologie, Immunologie und Hygiene, Universitäts-klinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany; FAU Profilzentrum Immunmedizin (FAU I-MED), FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany.
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Oopkaew L, Injongkol Y, Rimsueb N, Mahalapbutr P, Choowongkomon K, Hadsadee S, Rojanathanes R, Rungrotmongkol T. Targeted Therapy with Cisplatin-Loaded Calcium Citrate Nanoparticles Conjugated with Epidermal Growth Factor for Lung Cancer Treatment. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:25668-25677. [PMID: 38911765 PMCID: PMC11191089 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c08969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide with high incidence rates for new cases. Conventional cisplatin (CDDP) therapy has limitations due to severe side effects from nonspecific targeting. To address this challenge, nanomedicine offers targeted therapies. In this study, cisplatin-loaded calcium citrate nanoparticles conjugated with epidermal growth factor (CaCit@CDDP-EGF NPs) were synthesized. The resulting nanodrug had a size below 350 nm with a cation charge. Based on density functional theory (DFT), the CaCit@CDDP NP model containing two citrates substituted on two chlorides exhibited a favorable binding energy of -5.42 eV, and the calculated spectrum at 261 nm closely matched the experimental data. CaCit@CDDP-EGF NPs showed higher inhibition rates against EGFR-expressed and mutant carcinoma cells compared to those of cisplatin while displaying lower cytotoxicity to lung fibroblast cells. Integrating in vitro experiments with in silico studies, these nanoparticles hold promise as a novel nanomedicine for targeted therapy in clinical applications.
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- Lipika Oopkaew
- Center
of Excellence in Biocatalyst and Sustainable Biotechnology, Department
of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn
University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Center
of Excellence in Biocatalyst and Sustainable Biotechnology, Department
of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn
University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- National
Nanotechnology Center NANOTEC, National
Science and Technology Development Agency NSTDA, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
- Center
of Excellence in Nanomedicine, Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department
of Biochemistry, Center for Translational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Department
of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart
University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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- Center
of Excellence in Biocatalyst and Sustainable Biotechnology, Department
of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn
University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Center of
Excellence in Biocatalyst and Sustainable Biotechnology, Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn
University Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Center
of Excellence in Biocatalyst and Sustainable Biotechnology, Department
of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn
University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Program
in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Graduate School, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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Nemkov T, Stephenson D, Earley EJ, Keele GR, Hay A, Key A, Haiman Z, Erickson C, Dzieciatkowska M, Reisz JA, Moore A, Stone M, Deng X, Kleinman S, Spitalnik SL, Hod EA, Hudson KE, Hansen KC, Palsson BO, Churchill GA, Roubinian N, Norris PJ, Busch MP, Zimring JC, Page GP, D'Alessandro A. Biological and Genetic Determinants of Glycolysis: Phosphofructokinase Isoforms Boost Energy Status of Stored Red Blood Cells and Transfusion Outcomes. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2024:2023.09.11.557250. [PMID: 38260479 PMCID: PMC10802247 DOI: 10.1101/2023.09.11.557250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Mature red blood cells (RBCs) lack mitochondria, and thus exclusively rely on glycolysis to generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP) during aging in vivo or storage in the blood bank. Here we leveraged 13,029 volunteers from the Recipient Epidemiology and Donor Evaluation Study to identify an association between end-of-storage levels of glycolytic metabolites and donor age, sex, and ancestry-specific genetic polymorphisms in regions encoding phosphofructokinase 1, platelet (detected in mature RBCs), hexokinase 1, ADP-ribosyl cyclase 1 and 2 (CD38/BST1). Gene-metabolite associations were validated in fresh and stored RBCs from 525 Diversity Outbred mice, and via multi-omics characterization of 1,929 samples from 643 human RBC units during storage. ATP and hypoxanthine levels - and the genetic traits linked to them - were associated with hemolysis in vitro and in vivo, both in healthy autologous transfusion recipients and in 5,816 critically ill patients receiving heterologous transfusions, suggesting their potential as markers to improve transfusion outcomes. eTOC and Highlights Highlights Blood donor age and sex affect glycolysis in stored RBCs from 13,029 volunteers;Ancestry, genetic polymorphisms in PFKP, HK1, CD38/BST1 influence RBC glycolysis;Modeled PFKP effects relate to preventing loss of the total AXP pool in stored RBCs;ATP and hypoxanthine are biomarkers of hemolysis in vitro and in vivo.
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Trejo-Solís C, Serrano-García N, Castillo-Rodríguez RA, Robledo-Cadena DX, Jimenez-Farfan D, Marín-Hernández Á, Silva-Adaya D, Rodríguez-Pérez CE, Gallardo-Pérez JC. Metabolic dysregulation of tricarboxylic acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation in glioblastoma. Rev Neurosci 2024; 0:revneuro-2024-0054. [PMID: 38841811 DOI: 10.1515/revneuro-2024-0054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) exhibits genetic alterations that induce the deregulation of oncogenic pathways, thus promoting metabolic adaptation. The modulation of metabolic enzyme activities is necessary to generate nucleotides, amino acids, and fatty acids, which provide energy and metabolic intermediates essential for fulfilling the biosynthetic needs of glioma cells. Moreover, the TCA cycle produces intermediates that play important roles in the metabolism of glucose, fatty acids, or non-essential amino acids, and act as signaling molecules associated with the activation of oncogenic pathways, transcriptional changes, and epigenetic modifications. In this review, we aim to explore how dysregulated metabolic enzymes from the TCA cycle and oxidative phosphorylation, along with their metabolites, modulate both catabolic and anabolic metabolic pathways, as well as pro-oncogenic signaling pathways, transcriptional changes, and epigenetic modifications in GBM cells, contributing to the formation, survival, growth, and invasion of glioma cells. Additionally, we discuss promising therapeutic strategies targeting key players in metabolic regulation. Therefore, understanding metabolic reprogramming is necessary to fully comprehend the biology of malignant gliomas and significantly improve patient survival.
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- Cristina Trejo-Solís
- Laboratorio Experimental de Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas, Laboratorio de Neurobiología Molecular y Celular, Laboratorio de Neurofarmacología Molecular y Nanotecnología, Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugía, Ciudad de Mexico 14269, Mexico
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- Laboratorio Experimental de Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas, Laboratorio de Neurobiología Molecular y Celular, Laboratorio de Neurofarmacología Molecular y Nanotecnología, Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugía, Ciudad de Mexico 14269, Mexico
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- CICATA Unidad Morelos, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Boulevard de la Tecnología, 1036 Z-1, P 2/2, Atlacholoaya, Xochitepec 62790, Mexico
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- Departamento de Fisiopatología Cardio-Renal, Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología, Ciudad de México 14080, Mexico
- Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Coyoacán, 04510, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Inmunología, División de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de Mexico 04510, Mexico
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- Departamento de Fisiopatología Cardio-Renal, Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología, Ciudad de México 14080, Mexico
- Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Coyoacán, 04510, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Laboratorio Experimental de Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas, Laboratorio de Neurobiología Molecular y Celular, Laboratorio de Neurofarmacología Molecular y Nanotecnología, Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugía, Ciudad de Mexico 14269, Mexico
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- Laboratorio Experimental de Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas, Laboratorio de Neurobiología Molecular y Celular, Laboratorio de Neurofarmacología Molecular y Nanotecnología, Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugía, Ciudad de Mexico 14269, Mexico
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- Departamento de Fisiopatología Cardio-Renal, Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología, Ciudad de México 14080, Mexico
- Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Coyoacán, 04510, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Yin H, Ju Z, Zhang X, Zuo W, Yang Y, Zheng M, Zhang X, Liu Y, Peng Y, Xing Y, Yang A, Zhang R. Inhibition of METTL3 in macrophages provides protection against intestinal inflammation. Cell Mol Immunol 2024; 21:589-603. [PMID: 38649449 PMCID: PMC11143309 DOI: 10.1038/s41423-024-01156-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is prevalent, and no satisfactory therapeutic options are available because the mechanisms underlying its development are poorly understood. In this study, we discovered that increased expression of methyltransferase-like 3 (METTL3) in macrophages was correlated with the development of colitis and that depletion of METTL3 in macrophages protected mice against dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)-induced colitis. Mechanistic characterization indicated that METTL3 depletion increased the YTHDF3-mediated expression of phosphoglycolate phosphatase (PGP), which resulted in glucose metabolism reprogramming and the suppression of CD4+ T helper 1 (Th1) cell differentiation. Further analysis revealed that glucose metabolism contributed to the ability of METTL3 depletion to ameliorate colitis symptoms. In addition, we developed two potent small molecule METTL3 inhibitors, namely, F039-0002 and 7460-0250, that strongly ameliorated DSS-induced colitis. Overall, our study suggests that METTL3 plays crucial roles in the progression of colitis and highlights the potential of targeting METTL3 to attenuate intestinal inflammation for the treatment of colitis.
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- Huilong Yin
- Henan Key Laboratory of Immunology and Targeted Therapy, School of Medical Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453003, China
- Molecular Immunology and Immunotherapy Laboratory, School of Medical Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453003, China
- Henan Collaborative Innovation Center of Molecular Diagnosis and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medical Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453003, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Immunology and Targeted Therapy, School of Medical Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453003, China
- State Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers and Department of Immunology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
- State Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers and Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
- State Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers and Department of Medical Genetics and Developmental Biology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers and Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Immunology and Targeted Therapy, School of Medical Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453003, China
- Molecular Immunology and Immunotherapy Laboratory, School of Medical Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453003, China
- Henan Collaborative Innovation Center of Molecular Diagnosis and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medical Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453003, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Immunology and Targeted Therapy, School of Medical Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453003, China
- Molecular Immunology and Immunotherapy Laboratory, School of Medical Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453003, China
- Henan Collaborative Innovation Center of Molecular Diagnosis and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medical Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453003, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers and Department of Medical Genetics and Developmental Biology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers and Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Immunology and Targeted Therapy, School of Medical Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453003, China
- Molecular Immunology and Immunotherapy Laboratory, School of Medical Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453003, China
- Henan Collaborative Innovation Center of Molecular Diagnosis and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medical Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453003, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers and Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Xi'an Daxing Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers and Department of Immunology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers and Department of Immunology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers and Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China.
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Kumar V, Stewart Iv JH. Pattern-Recognition Receptors and Immunometabolic Reprogramming: What We Know and What to Explore. J Innate Immun 2024; 16:295-323. [PMID: 38740018 PMCID: PMC11250681 DOI: 10.1159/000539278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Evolutionarily, immune response is a complex mechanism that protects the host from internal and external threats. Pattern-recognition receptors (PRRs) recognize MAMPs, PAMPs, and DAMPs to initiate a protective pro-inflammatory immune response. PRRs are expressed on the cell membranes by TLR1, 2, 4, and 6 and in the cytosolic organelles by TLR3, 7, 8, and 9, NLRs, ALRs, and cGLRs. We know their downstream signaling pathways controlling immunoregulatory and pro-inflammatory immune response. However, the impact of PRRs on metabolic control of immune cells to control their pro- and anti-inflammatory activity has not been discussed extensively. SUMMARY Immune cell metabolism or immunometabolism critically determines immune cells' pro-inflammatory phenotype and function. The current article discusses immunometabolic reprogramming (IR) upon activation of different PRRs, such as TLRs, NLRs, cGLRs, and RLRs. The duration and type of PRR activated, species studied, and location of immune cells to specific organ are critical factors to determine the IR-induced immune response. KEY MESSAGE The work herein describes IR upon TLR, NLR, cGLR, and RLR activation. Understanding IR upon activating different PRRs is critical for designing better immune cell-specific immunotherapeutics and immunomodulators targeting inflammation and inflammatory diseases.
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- Vijay Kumar
- Department of Surgery, Laboratory of Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy, Medical Education Building-C, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Laboratory of Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy, Medical Education Building-C, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Ji L, Chen C, Zhu J, Hong X, Liu X, Wei C, Zhu X, Li W. Integrated time-series biochemical, transcriptomic, and metabolomic analyses reveal key metabolites and signaling pathways in the liver of the Chinese soft-shelled turtle ( Pelodiscus sinensis) against Aeromonas hydrophila infection. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1376860. [PMID: 38799475 PMCID: PMC11116567 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1376860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Introduction Aeromonas hydrophila, a bacterium widely distributed in the natural environment, causes multiple diseases in various animals. Exploring the mechanism of the host defense against A. hydrophila can help develop efficient strategies against Aeromonas infection. Methods Herein, we investigated the temporal influence of A. hydrophila on the Chinese soft-shelled turtle, an economically important species, at the biochemical, transcriptomic, and metabolomic levels. Plasma parameters were detected with the test kits. Transcriptome and metabolome were respectively applied to screen the differentially expressed genes and metabolites. Results The contents or activities of these plasma parameters were significantly increased at 24 hpi and declined at 96 hpi, indicating that 24 and 96 hpi were two important time points during infection. Totals of 3121 and 274 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) from the transcriptome while 74 and 91 differentially abundant metabolites (DAMs) from the metabolome were detected at 24 and 96 hpi. The top DEGs at 24 hpi included Ccl2, Ccl3, Ccl4, Il1β, Il6, Il7, Il15, Tnf, and Tnfr1 while Zap70, Cd3g, Cd8a, Itk, Pik3r3, Cd247, Malt1, and Cd4 were the most abundant at 96 hpi. The predominant DAMs included O-phospho-L-serine, γ-Aminobutyric acid, orotate, L-tyrosine, and L-tryptophan at 24 hpi, as well as L-glutamic acid, L-arginine, glutathione, glutathione disulfide, and citric acid at 96 hpi. Discussion The combined analysis of DEGs and DAMs revealed that tryptophan metabolism, nicotinate and nicotinamide metabolism, as well as starch and sucrose metabolism, were the most important signaling pathways at the early infective stage while tyrosine metabolism, pyrimidine metabolism, as well as alanine, aspartate and glutamate metabolism were the most crucial pathways at the later stage. In general, our results indicated that the Chinese soft-shelled turtle displays stage-specific physiological responses to resist A. hydrophila infection.
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical Fishery Resources Application and Cultivation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Pearl River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical Fishery Resources Application and Cultivation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Pearl River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Chen S, Zeng J, Li R, Zhang Y, Tao Y, Hou Y, Yang L, Zhang Y, Wu J, Meng X. Traditional Chinese medicine in regulating macrophage polarization in immune response of inflammatory diseases. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 325:117838. [PMID: 38310986 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.117838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Numerous studies have demonstrated that various traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) exhibit potent anti-inflammatory effects against inflammatory diseases mediated through macrophage polarization and metabolic reprogramming. AIM OF THE STUDY The objective of this review was to assess and consolidate the current understanding regarding the pathogenic mechanisms governing macrophage polarization in the context of regulating inflammatory diseases. We also summarize the mechanism action of various TCMs on the regulation of macrophage polarization, which may contribute to facilitate the development of natural anti-inflammatory drugs based on reshaping macrophage polarization. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a comprehensive review of recently published articles, utilizing keywords such as "macrophage polarization" and "traditional Chinese medicines" in combination with "inflammation," as well as "macrophage polarization" and "inflammation" in conjunction with "natural products," and similar combinations, to search within PubMed and Google Scholar databases. RESULTS A total of 113 kinds of TCMs (including 62 components of TCMs, 27 TCMs as well as various types of extracts of TCMs and 24 Chinese prescriptions) was reported to exert anti-inflammatory effects through the regulation of key pathways of macrophage polarization and metabolic reprogramming. CONCLUSIONS In this review, we have analyzed studies concerning the involvement of macrophage polarization and metabolic reprogramming in inflammation therapy. TCMs has great advantages in regulating macrophage polarization in treating inflammatory diseases due to its multi-pathway and multi-target pharmacological action. This review may contribute to facilitate the development of natural anti-inflammatory drugs based on reshaping macrophage polarization.
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- Shiyu Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China
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- The Affiliated Meishan Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Meishan, 620010, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China.
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Liu C, Huang J, Qiu J, Jiang H, Liang S, Su Y, Lin J, Zheng J. Quercitrin improves cardiac remodeling following myocardial infarction by regulating macrophage polarization and metabolic reprogramming. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 127:155467. [PMID: 38447360 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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The death and disability caused by myocardial infarction is a health problem that needs to be addressed worldwide, and poor cardiac repair and fibrosis after myocardial infarction seriously affect patient recovery. Postmyocardial infarction repair by M2 macrophages is of great significance for ventricular remodeling. Quercitrin (Que) is a common flavonoid in fruits and vegetables that has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antitumor and other effects, but whether it has a role in the treatment of myocardial infarction is unclear. In this study, we constructed a mouse myocardial infarction model and administered Que. We found through cardiac ultrasound that Que administration improved cardiac ejection fraction and reduced ventricular remodeling. Staining of heart sections and detection of fibrosis marker protein levels revealed that Que administration slowed fibrosis after myocardial infarction. Flow cytometry showed that the proportion of M2 macrophages in the mouse heart was increased and that the expression levels of M2 macrophage markers were increased in the Que-treated group. Finally, we identified by metabolomics that Que reduces glycolysis, increases aerobic phosphorylation, and alters arginine metabolic pathways, polarizing macrophages toward the M2 phenotype. Our research lays the foundation for the future application of Que in myocardial infarction and other cardiovascular diseases.
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- Congyong Liu
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510120, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510120, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510120, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510120, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510120, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510120, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510120, China.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510120, China.
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Collado-Perez R, Chamoso-Sánchez D, García A, Fernández-Alfonso MS, Jiménez-Hernáiz M, Canelles S, Argente J, Frago LM, Chowen JA. The differential effects of palmitic acid and oleic acid on the metabolic response of hypothalamic astrocytes from male and female mice. J Neurosci Res 2024; 102:e25339. [PMID: 38741550 DOI: 10.1002/jnr.25339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Diets rich in saturated fats are more detrimental to health than those containing mono- or unsaturated fats. Fatty acids are an important source of energy, but they also relay information regarding nutritional status to hypothalamic metabolic circuits and when in excess can be detrimental to these circuits. Astrocytes are the main site of central fatty acid β-oxidation, and hypothalamic astrocytes participate in energy homeostasis, in part by modulating hormonal and nutritional signals reaching metabolic neurons, as well as in the inflammatory response to high-fat diets. Thus, we hypothesized that how hypothalamic astrocytes process-specific fatty acids participates in determining the differential metabolic response and that this is sex dependent as males and females respond differently to high-fat diets. Male and female primary hypothalamic astrocyte cultures were treated with oleic acid (OA) or palmitic acid (PA) for 24 h, and an untargeted metabolomics study was performed. A clear predictive model for PA exposure was obtained, while the metabolome after OA exposure was not different from controls. The observed modifications in metabolites, as well as the expression levels of key metabolic enzymes, indicate a reduction in the activity of the Krebs and glutamate/glutamine cycles in response to PA. In addition, there were specific differences between the response of astrocytes from male and female mice, as well as between hypothalamic and cerebral cortical astrocytes. Thus, the response of hypothalamic astrocytes to specific fatty acids could result in differential impacts on surrounding metabolic neurons and resulting in varied systemic metabolic outcomes.
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- Roberto Collado-Perez
- Department of Endocrinology, Instituto de Investigación La Princesa, Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Center for Metabolomics and Bioanalysis (CEMBIO), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad San Pablo CEU, CEU Universities, Madrid, Spain
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- Center for Metabolomics and Bioanalysis (CEMBIO), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad San Pablo CEU, CEU Universities, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology, Instituto de Investigación La Princesa, Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology, Instituto de Investigación La Princesa, Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús, Madrid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology, Instituto de Investigación La Princesa, Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- IMDEA Food Institute, CEI UAM + CSIC, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology, Instituto de Investigación La Princesa, Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology, Instituto de Investigación La Princesa, Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús, Madrid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- IMDEA Food Institute, CEI UAM + CSIC, Madrid, Spain
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Xu J, Zhao Y, Tyler Mertens R, Ding Y, Xiao P. Sweet regulation - The emerging immunoregulatory roles of hexoses. J Adv Res 2024:S2090-1232(24)00157-7. [PMID: 38631430 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2024.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND It is widely acknowledged that dietary habits have profound impacts on human health and diseases. As the most important sweeteners and energy sources in human diets, hexoses take part in a broad range of physiopathological processes. In recent years, emerging evidence has uncovered the crucial roles of hexoses, such as glucose, fructose, mannose, and galactose, in controlling the differentiation or function of immune cells. AIM OF REVIEW Herein, we reviewed the latest research progresses in the hexose-mediated modulation of immune responses, provided in-depth analyses of the underlying mechanisms, and discussed the unresolved issues in this field. KEY SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS OF REVIEW Owing to their immunoregulatory effects, hexoses affect the onset and progression of various types of immune disorders, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, and tumor immune evasion. Thus, targeting hexose metabolism is becoming a promising strategy for reversing immune abnormalities in diseases.
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- Junjie Xu
- Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Institute of Immunology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; The Key Laboratory for Immunity and Inflammatory Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China.
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Chen X, Song QL, Ji R, Wang JY, Cao ML, Guo DY, Zhang Y, Yang J. JPT2 Affects Trophoblast Functions and Macrophage Polarization and Metabolism, and Acts as a Potential Therapeutic Target for Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2306359. [PMID: 38417123 PMCID: PMC11040346 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202306359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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Recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) is a pregnancy-related condition with complex etiology. Trophoblast dysfunction and abnormal macrophage polarization and metabolism are associated with RSA; however, the underlying mechanisms remain unknown. Jupiter microtubule-associated homolog 2 (JPT2) is essential for calcium mobilization; however, its role in RSA remains unclear. In this study, it is found that the expression levels of JPT2, a nicotinic acid adenine dinucleotide phosphate-binding protein, are decreased in the villous tissues of patients with RSA and placental tissues of miscarried mice. Mechanistically, it is unexpectedly found that abnormal JPT2 expression regulates trophoblast function and thus involvement in RSA via c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) signaling, but not via calcium mobilization. Specifically, on the one hand, JPT2 deficiency inhibits trophoblast adhesion, migration, and invasion by inhibiting the JNK/atypical chemokine receptor 3 axis. On the other hand, trophoblast JPT2 deficiency contributes to M1 macrophage polarization by promoting the accumulation of citrate and reactive oxygen species via inhibition of the JNK/interleukin-6 axis. Self-complementary adeno-associated virus 9-JPT2 treatment alleviates embryonic resorption in abortion-prone mice. In summary, this study reveals that JPT2 mediates the remodeling of the immune microenvironment at the maternal-fetal interface, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic target for RSA.
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- Xin Chen
- Reproductive Medical CenterRenmin Hospital of Wuhan University and Hubei Clinic Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Embryonic DevelopmentWuhanHubei430060China
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- Department of UrologyRenmin Hospital of Wuhan UniversityWuhanHubei430060China
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- Reproductive Medical CenterRenmin Hospital of Wuhan University and Hubei Clinic Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Embryonic DevelopmentWuhanHubei430060China
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- Reproductive Medical CenterRenmin Hospital of Wuhan University and Hubei Clinic Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Embryonic DevelopmentWuhanHubei430060China
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyRenmin Hospital of Wuhan UniversityWuhanHubei430060China
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- Department of GynecologyLonggang District People's Hospital of ShenzhenShenzhen518172China
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyRenmin Hospital of Wuhan UniversityWuhanHubei430060China
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- Reproductive Medical CenterRenmin Hospital of Wuhan University and Hubei Clinic Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Embryonic DevelopmentWuhanHubei430060China
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Xiang X, Li Q, Wan J, Chen C, Guo M, He Z, Wang D, Zhao X, Xu L. The role of amino acid metabolism in autoimmune hepatitis. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 173:116452. [PMID: 38503235 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is an inflammatory chronic liver disease with persistent and recurrent immune-mediated liver injury. The exact cause of AIH is still not fully understood, but it is believed to be primarily due to an abnormal activation of the immune system, leading to autoimmune injury caused by the breakdown of autoimmune tolerance. Although the pathogenesis of AIH remains unclear, recent studies have shown that abnormalities in amino acid metabolism play significant roles in its development. These abnormalities in amino acid metabolism can lead to remodeling of metabolic processes, activation of signaling pathways, and immune responses, which may present new opportunities for clinical intervention in AIH. In this paper, we first briefly outline the recent progress of clinically relevant research on AIH, focusing on the role of specific amino acid metabolism (including glutamine, cysteine, tryptophan, branched-chain amino acids, etc.) and their associated metabolites, as well as related pathways, in the development of AIH. Furthermore, we discuss the scientific issues that remain to be resolved regarding amino acid metabolism, AIH development and related clinical interventions, with the aim of contributing to the future development of amino acid metabolism-based as a new target for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of AIH.
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- Xiaorong Xiang
- Nanshan Class, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, China; Guizhou Key Laboratory of Gene Detection and Therapy, Zunyi 563000, China
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- Guizhou Key Laboratory of Gene Detection and Therapy, Zunyi 563000, China
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- Guizhou Key Laboratory of Gene Detection and Therapy, Zunyi 563000, China
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- Guizhou Key Laboratory of Gene Detection and Therapy, Zunyi 563000, China
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- Guizhou Key Laboratory of Gene Detection and Therapy, Zunyi 563000, China
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- Innovation Center for Tissue Damage Repair, Ministry of Education, Zunyi, Guizhou 563000, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou 563000, China.
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- Medical College of Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China.
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- Guizhou Key Laboratory of Gene Detection and Therapy, Zunyi 563000, China; Innovation Center for Tissue Damage Repair, Ministry of Education, Zunyi, Guizhou 563000, China.
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Tchetina EV, Glemba KE, Markova GA, Glukhova SI, Makarov MA, Lila AM. Metabolic Dysregulation and Its Role in Postoperative Pain among Knee Osteoarthritis Patients. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:3857. [PMID: 38612667 PMCID: PMC11011761 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25073857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is characterized by low-grade inflammation, loss of articular cartilage, subchondral bone remodeling, synovitis, osteophyte formation, and pain. Strong, continuous pain may indicate the need for joint replacement in patients with end-stage OA, although postoperative pain (POP) of at least a two-month duration persists in 10-40% of patients with OA. STUDY PURPOSE The inflammation observed in joint tissues is linked to pain caused by the production of proinflammatory cytokines. Since the biosynthesis of cytokines requires energy, their production is supported by extensive metabolic conversions of carbohydrates and fatty acids, which could lead to a disruption in cellular homeostasis. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the association between POP development and disturbances in energy metabolic conversions, focusing on carbohydrate and fatty acid metabolism. METHODS Peripheral blood samples were collected from 26 healthy subjects and 50 patients with end-stage OA before joint replacement surgery. All implants were validated by orthopedic surgeons, and patients with OA demonstrated no inherent abnormalities to cause pain from other reasons than OA disease, such as malalignment, aseptic loosening, or excessive bleeding. Pain levels were assessed before surgery using the visual analogue scale (VAS) and neuropathic pain questionnaires, DN4 and PainDETECT. Functional activity was evaluated using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). Three and six months after surgery, pain indices according to a VAS of 30 mm or higher were considered. Total RNA isolated from whole blood was analyzed using quantitative real-time RT-PCR (qRT-PCR) for the expression of genes related to carbohydrate and fatty acid metabolism. Protein levels of the examined genes were measured using an ELISA in the peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). We used qRT-PCR because it is the most sensitive and reliable method for gene expression analysis, while an ELISA was used to confirm our qRT-PCR results. KEY FINDINGS Among the study cohort, 17 patients who reported POP demonstrated significantly higher (p < 0.05) expressions of the genes PKM2, LDH, SDH, UCP2, CPT1A, and ACLY compared to pain-free patients with KOA. Receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses confirmed the association between these gene expressions and pain development post-arthroplasty. A principle component analysis identified the prognostic values of ACLY, CPT1A, AMPK, SDHB, Caspase 3, and IL-1β gene expressions for POP development in the examined subjects. CONCLUSION These findings suggest that the disturbances in energy metabolism, as observed in the PBMCs of patients with end-stage KOA before arthroplasty, may contribute to POP development. An understanding of these metabolic processes could provide insights into the pathogenesis of KOA. Additionally, our findings can be used in a clinical setting to predict POP development in end-stage patients with KOA before arthroplasty.
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- Elena V. Tchetina
- Immunology and Molecular Biology Department, Nasonova Research Institute of Rheumatology, Moscow 115522, Russia
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- Surgery Department, Nasonova Research Institute of Rheumatology, Moscow 115522, Russia (M.A.M.)
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- Immunology and Molecular Biology Department, Nasonova Research Institute of Rheumatology, Moscow 115522, Russia
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- Statistics Department, Nasonova Research Institute of Rheumatology, Moscow 115522, Russia
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- Surgery Department, Nasonova Research Institute of Rheumatology, Moscow 115522, Russia (M.A.M.)
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- Osteoartritis Laboratory, Nasonova Research Institute of Rheumatology, Moscow 115522, Russia;
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Ting KKY. Fructose overconsumption-induced reprogramming of microglia metabolism and function. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1375453. [PMID: 38596671 PMCID: PMC11002174 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1375453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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The overconsumption of dietary fructose has been proposed as a major culprit for the rise of many metabolic diseases in recent years, yet the relationship between a high fructose diet and neurological dysfunction remains to be explored. Although fructose metabolism mainly takes place in the liver and intestine, recent studies have shown that a hyperglycemic condition could induce fructose metabolism in the brain. Notably, microglia, which are tissue-resident macrophages (Mφs) that confer innate immunity in the brain, also express fructose transporters (GLUT5) and are capable of utilizing fructose as a carbon fuel. Together, these studies suggest the possibility that a high fructose diet can regulate the activation and inflammatory response of microglia by metabolic reprogramming, thereby altering the susceptibility of developing neurological dysfunction. In this review, the recent advances in the understanding of microglia metabolism and how it supports its functions will be summarized. The results from both in vivo and in vitro studies that have investigated the mechanistic link between fructose-induced metabolic reprogramming of microglia and its function will then be reviewed. Finally, areas of controversies and their associated implications, as well as directions that warrant future research will be highlighted.
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- Kenneth K. Y. Ting
- Department of Immunology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Hoque MM, Gbadegoye JO, Hassan FO, Raafat A, Lebeche D. Cardiac fibrogenesis: an immuno-metabolic perspective. Front Physiol 2024; 15:1336551. [PMID: 38577624 PMCID: PMC10993884 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2024.1336551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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Cardiac fibrosis is a major and complex pathophysiological process that ultimately culminates in cardiac dysfunction and heart failure. This phenomenon includes not only the replacement of the damaged tissue by a fibrotic scar produced by activated fibroblasts/myofibroblasts but also a spatiotemporal alteration of the structural, biochemical, and biomechanical parameters in the ventricular wall, eliciting a reactive remodeling process. Though mechanical stress, post-infarct homeostatic imbalances, and neurohormonal activation are classically attributed to cardiac fibrosis, emerging evidence that supports the roles of immune system modulation, inflammation, and metabolic dysregulation in the initiation and progression of cardiac fibrogenesis has been reported. Adaptive changes, immune cell phenoconversions, and metabolic shifts in the cardiac nonmyocyte population provide initial protection, but persistent altered metabolic demand eventually contributes to adverse remodeling of the heart. Altered energy metabolism, mitochondrial dysfunction, various immune cells, immune mediators, and cross-talks between the immune cells and cardiomyocytes play crucial roles in orchestrating the transdifferentiation of fibroblasts and ensuing fibrotic remodeling of the heart. Manipulation of the metabolic plasticity, fibroblast-myofibroblast transition, and modulation of the immune response may hold promise for favorably modulating the fibrotic response following different cardiovascular pathological processes. Although the immunologic and metabolic perspectives of fibrosis in the heart are being reported in the literature, they lack a comprehensive sketch bridging these two arenas and illustrating the synchrony between them. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the intricate relationship between different cardiac immune cells and metabolic pathways as well as summarizes the current understanding of the involvement of immune-metabolic pathways in cardiac fibrosis and attempts to identify some of the previously unaddressed questions that require further investigation. Moreover, the potential therapeutic strategies and emerging pharmacological interventions, including immune and metabolic modulators, that show promise in preventing or attenuating cardiac fibrosis and restoring cardiac function will be discussed.
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- Md Monirul Hoque
- Departments of Physiology, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, United States
- College of Graduate Health Sciences, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, United States
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- Departments of Physiology, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, United States
- College of Graduate Health Sciences, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, United States
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- Departments of Physiology, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, United States
- College of Graduate Health Sciences, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, United States
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- Departments of Physiology, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, United States
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- Departments of Physiology, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, United States
- College of Graduate Health Sciences, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, United States
- Medicine-Cardiology, College of Medicine, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, United States
- Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, United States
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Shukla M, Bhowmick R, Ganguli P, Sarkar RR. Metabolic reprogramming and signalling cross-talks in tumour-immune interaction: a system-level exploration. ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE 2024; 11:231574. [PMID: 38481985 PMCID: PMC10933535 DOI: 10.1098/rsos.231574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Tumour-immune microenvironment (TIME) is pivotal in tumour progression and immunoediting. Within TIME, immune cells undergo metabolic adjustments impacting nutrient supply and the anti-tumour immune response. Metabolic reprogramming emerges as a promising approach to revert the immune response towards a pro-inflammatory state and conquer tumour dominance. This study proposes immunomodulatory mechanisms based on metabolic reprogramming and employs the regulatory flux balance analysis modelling approach, which integrates signalling, metabolism and regulatory processes. For the first time, a comprehensive system-level model is constructed to capture signalling and metabolic cross-talks during tumour-immune interaction and regulatory constraints are incorporated by considering the time lag between them. The model analysis identifies novel features to enhance the immune response while suppressing tumour activity. Particularly, altering the exchange of succinate and oxaloacetate between glioma and macrophage enhances the pro-inflammatory response of immune cells. Inhibition of glutamate uptake in T-cells disrupts the antioxidant mechanism of glioma and reprograms metabolism. Metabolic reprogramming through adenosine monophosphate (AMP)-activated protein kinase (AMPK), coupled with glutamate uptake inhibition, was identified as the most impactful combination to restore T-cell function. A comprehensive understanding of metabolism and gene regulation represents a favourable approach to promote immune cell recovery from tumour dominance.
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- Mudita Shukla
- Chemical Engineering and Process Development Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201002, India
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- Chemical Engineering and Process Development Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201002, India
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- Chemical Engineering and Process Development Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201002, India
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- Chemical Engineering and Process Development Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201002, India
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Lang R, Siddique MNAA. Control of immune cell signaling by the immuno-metabolite itaconate. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1352165. [PMID: 38487538 PMCID: PMC10938597 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1352165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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Immune cell activation triggers signaling cascades leading to transcriptional reprogramming, but also strongly impacts on the cell's metabolic activity to provide energy and biomolecules for inflammatory and proliferative responses. Macrophages activated by microbial pathogen-associated molecular patterns and cytokines upregulate expression of the enzyme ACOD1 that generates the immune-metabolite itaconate by decarboxylation of the TCA cycle metabolite cis-aconitate. Itaconate has anti-microbial as well as immunomodulatory activities, which makes it attractive as endogenous effector metabolite fighting infection and restraining inflammation. Here, we first summarize the pathways and stimuli inducing ACOD1 expression in macrophages. The focus of the review then lies on the mechanisms by which itaconate, and its synthetic derivatives and endogenous isomers, modulate immune cell signaling and metabolic pathways. Multiple targets have been revealed, from inhibition of enzymes to the post-translational modification of many proteins at cysteine or lysine residues. The modulation of signaling proteins like STING, SYK, JAK1, RIPK3 and KEAP1, transcription regulators (e.g. Tet2, TFEB) and inflammasome components (NLRP3, GSDMD) provides a biochemical basis for the immune-regulatory effects of the ACOD1-itaconate pathway. While the field has intensely studied control of macrophages by itaconate in infection and inflammation models, neutrophils have now entered the scene as producers and cellular targets of itaconate. Furthermore, regulation of adaptive immune responses by endogenous itaconate, as well as by exogenously added itaconate and derivatives, can be mediated by direct and indirect effects on T cells and antigen-presenting cells, respectively. Taken together, research in ACOD1-itaconate to date has revealed its relevance in diverse immune cell signaling pathways, which now provides opportunities for potential therapeutic or preventive manipulation of host defense and inflammation.
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- Roland Lang
- Institute of Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Hygiene, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
- FAU Profile Center Immunomedicine (FAU I-MED), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Hygiene, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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Yin C, Qin R, Ma Z, Li F, Liu J, Liu H, Shu G, Xiong H, Jiang Q. Oxaloacetic acid induces muscle energy substrate depletion and fatigue by JNK-mediated mitochondrial uncoupling. FASEB J 2024; 38:e23373. [PMID: 38217376 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202301796r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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Fatigue is a common phenomenon closely related to physical discomfort and numerous diseases, which is severely threatening the life quality and health of people. However, the exact mechanisms underlying fatigue are not fully characterized. Herein, we demonstrate that oxaloacetic acid (OAA), a crucial tricarboxylic acid cycle intermediate, modulates the muscle fatigue. The results showed that serum OAA level was positively correlated with fatigue state of mice. OAA-treated induced muscle fatigue impaired the exercise performance of mice. Mechanistically, OAA increased the c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) phosphorylation and uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2) levels in skeletal muscle, which led to decreased energy substrate and enhanced glycolysis. On the other hand, OAA boosted muscle mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation uncoupled with energy production. In addition, either UCP2 knockout or JNK inhibition totally reversed the effects of OAA on skeletal muscle. Therein, JNK mediated UCP2 activation with OAA-treated. Our studies reveal a novel role of OAA in skeletal muscle metabolism, which would shed light on the mechanism of muscle fatigue and weakness.
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- Cong Yin
- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory for Protection and Application of Special Plant Germplasm in Wuling Area of China, Key Laboratory of State Ethnic Affairs Commission for Biological Technology, College of Life Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, China
- Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Regulation, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory for Protection and Application of Special Plant Germplasm in Wuling Area of China, Key Laboratory of State Ethnic Affairs Commission for Biological Technology, College of Life Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Regulation, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Regulation, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory for Protection and Application of Special Plant Germplasm in Wuling Area of China, Key Laboratory of State Ethnic Affairs Commission for Biological Technology, College of Life Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory for Protection and Application of Special Plant Germplasm in Wuling Area of China, Key Laboratory of State Ethnic Affairs Commission for Biological Technology, College of Life Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Regulation, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory for Protection and Application of Special Plant Germplasm in Wuling Area of China, Key Laboratory of State Ethnic Affairs Commission for Biological Technology, College of Life Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Regulation, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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Zhang F, Lv T, Li J, Lian J, Wu H, Jin Y, Jia F, Zhang X. Citrate synthase lysine K215 hypoacetylation contributes to microglial citrate accumulation and pro-inflammatory functions after traumatic brain injury. CNS Neurosci Ther 2024; 30:e14567. [PMID: 38421106 PMCID: PMC10851320 DOI: 10.1111/cns.14567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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AIMS This study aimed to investigate the relationship between microglial metabolism and neuroinflammation by examining the impact of citrate accumulation in microglia and its potential regulation through Cs K215 hypoacetylation. METHODS Experimental approaches included assessing Cs enzyme activity through Cs K215Q mutation and investigating the inhibitory effects of hesperidin, a natural flavanone glycoside, on citrate synthase. Microglial phagocytosis and expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines were also examined in relation to Cs K215Q mutation and hesperidin treatment. RESULTS Cs K215Q mutation and hesperidin exhibited significant inhibitory effects on Cs enzyme activity, microglial citrate accumulation, phagocytosis, and pro-inflammatory cytokine expression. Interestingly, Sirt3 knockdown aggravated microglial pro-inflammatory functions during neuroinflammation, despite its proven role in Cs deacetylation. CONCLUSION Cs K215Q mutation and hesperidin effectively inhibited microglial pro-inflammatory functions without reversing the metabolic reprogramming. These findings suggest that targeting Cs K215 hypoacetylation and utilizing hesperidin may hold promise for modulating neuroinflammation in microglia.
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- Fengchen Zhang
- Department of NeurosurgeryRen Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of NeurosurgeryRen Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of NeurosurgeryRen Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of NeurosurgeryRen Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of NeurosurgeryRen Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of NeurosurgeryRen Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of NeurosurgeryRen Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
- Department of NeurosurgeryNantong First People's Hospital, Affiliated Hospital 2 of Nantong UniversityNantongChina
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- Department of NeurosurgeryRen Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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