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Hou DX, Masuzaki S, Tanigawa S, Hashimoto F, Chen J, Sogo T, Fujii M. Oolong tea theasinensins attenuate cyclooxygenase-2 expression in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-activated mouse macrophages: structure-activity relationship and molecular mechanisms. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2010; 58:12735-12743. [PMID: 21082860 DOI: 10.1021/jf103605j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Oolong tea theasinensins are a group of tea polyphenols different from green tea catechins and black tea theaflavins. The present study reports the inhibitory effects of oolong tea theasinensins on the expression of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and underlying molecular mechanisms in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-activated murine macrophage RAW264 cells. The structure-activity data revealed that the galloyl moiety of theasinensins played an important role in the inhibitory actions. Theasinensin A, a more potent inhibitor, caused a dose-dependent inhibition of mRNA, protein, and promoter activity of COX-2. An electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA) revealed that theasinensin A reduced the complex of NF-κB- and AP-1-DNA in the promoter of COX-2. Signaling analysis demonstrated that theasinensin A attenuated IκB-α degradation, nuclear p65 accumulation, and c-Jun phosphorylation. Furthermore, theasinensin A suppressed the phosphorylation of MAPKs, IκB kinase α/β (IKKα/β), and TGF-β activated kinase (TAK1). These data demonstrated that the down-regulation of TAK1-mediated MAPKs and NF-κB signaling pathways might be involved in the inhibition of COX-2 expression by theasinensin A. These findings provide the first molecular basis for the anti-inflammatory properties of oolong tea theasinensins.
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- De-Xing Hou
- Department of Biochemical Science and Technology, United Graduate School of Agricultural SciencesKagoshima University, Korimoto 1-21-24, Kagoshima City, 890-0065 Japan.
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Duncan KE, Ghio AJ, Dailey LA, Bern AM, Gibbs-Flournoy EA, Padilla-Carlin DJ, Roggli VL, Devlin RB. Effect of size fractionation on the toxicity of amosite and Libby amphibole asbestos. Toxicol Sci 2010; 118:420-34. [PMID: 20855422 DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfq281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Abnormally high incidences of asbestos-related pulmonary disease have been reported in residents of Libby, Montana, because of occupational and environmental exposure to asbestos-contaminated vermiculite. The mechanism by which Libby amphibole (LA) causes pulmonary injury is not known. The purpose of this study is to compare the cellular stress responses induced in primary human airway epithelial cells (HAECs) exposed to a respirable size fraction (≤ 2.5 μm) of Libby amphibole (LA(2.5)) to a similar size fraction of a reference amphibole sample amosite (AM(2.5)). HAEC were exposed to 0, 2.64, 13.2, or 26.4 μg/cm(2) AM(2.5) or LA(2.5) or to equivalent doses of unfractionated amosite (AM) or LA for 2 or 24 h. Comparable messenger RNA transcript levels were observed for interleukin-8, cyclooxygenase-2, and heme oxygenase-1 in HAEC following a 24-h exposure to AM or LA. Conversely, exposure to AM(2.5) resulted in a 4- to 10-fold greater induction in these proinflammatory mediators compared with LA(2.5) after 24 h. Evaluation of the expression of 84 additional genes involved in cellular stress and toxicity responses confirmed a more robust response for AM(2.5) compared with LA(2.5) on an equal mass basis. Differences in total surface area (TSA) by gas adsorption, total particle number, or oxidant generation by the size-fractionated particles did not account for the observed difference in response. In summary, AM(2.5) and LA(2.5) are at least as potent in stimulating production of proinflammatory cytokines as unfractionated AM and LA. Interestingly, AM(2.5) was more potent at inducing a proinflammatory response than LA(2.5). This difference could not be explained by differences in mineral contamination between the two samples, TSA, or oxidant generation by the samples.
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- Kelly E Duncan
- Center for Environmental Medicine, Asthma and Lung Biology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599, USA.
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Radi ZA, Meyerholz DK, Ackermann MR. Pulmonary cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and COX-2 cellular expression and distribution after respiratory syncytial virus and parainfluenza virus infection. Viral Immunol 2010; 23:43-8. [PMID: 20121401 DOI: 10.1089/vim.2009.0042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Prostaglandins (PGs) play an important role in pulmonary physiology and various pathophysiological processes following infection. The initial step in the biosynthesis of PGs is regulated by two distinct cyclooxygenase enzymes, cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and COX-2. The goal of this study was to investigate the pulmonary cellular localization and distribution of COX-1 and COX-2 in a neonatal lamb model following respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and parainfluenza virus 3 (PI3) infection, organisms that also cause significant respiratory disease in children. No significant differences were seen in pulmonary COX-1 expression at various microanatomical locations following RSV or PI3 infection compared to controls. In contrast, COX-2 was upregulated following RSV and PI3 infection. Strong expression was restricted to bronchial and bronchiolar epithelial cells and macrophages, while minimal expression was present in the same microanatomical locations in the uninfected lungs. Other microanatomical locations in both the controls and the infected lungs lacked expression. This work suggests that during RSV or PI3 infection: (1) COX-1 cellular expression is not altered, (2) COX-2 cellular expression is upregulated in airway bronchiolar and bronchial epithelial cells and macrophages, (3) respiratory epithelium along with macrophages are important microanatomical compartments regulating the host inflammatory response during viral infection, and (4) COX-2 may be a potential target for RSV and PI3 therapy.
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- Zaher A Radi
- Drug Safety Research and Development, Pfizer Global Research and Development, St. Louis Laboratories, St. Louis, Missouri 63017, USA.
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Teeling J, Cunningham C, Newman T, Perry V. The effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents on behavioural changes and cytokine production following systemic inflammation: Implications for a role of COX-1. Brain Behav Immun 2010; 24:409-19. [PMID: 19931610 PMCID: PMC3098384 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbi.2009.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2009] [Revised: 10/30/2009] [Accepted: 11/13/2009] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Systemic inflammation gives rise to metabolic and behavioural changes, largely mediated by pro-inflammatory cytokines and prostaglandin production (PGE(2)) at the blood-brain barrier. Despite numerous studies, the exact biological pathways that give rise to these changes remains elusive. This study investigated the mechanisms underlying immune-to-brain communication following systemic inflammation using various anti-inflammatory agents. Mice were pre-treated with selective cyclo-oxygenase (COX) inhibitors, thromboxane synthase inhibitors or dexamethasone, followed by intra-peritoneal injection of lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Changes in body temperature, open-field activity, and burrowing were assessed and mRNA and/or protein levels of inflammatory mediators measured in serum and brain. LPS-induced systemic inflammation resulted in behavioural changes and increased production of IL-6, IL-1beta and TNF-alpha, as well as PGE(2) in serum and brain. Indomethacin and ibuprofen reversed the effect of LPS on behaviour without changing peripheral or central IL-6, IL-1beta and TNF-alpha mRNA levels. In contrast, dexamethasone did not alter LPS-induced behavioural changes, despite complete inhibition of cytokine production. A selective COX-1 inhibitor, piroxicam, but not the selective COX-2 inhibitor, nimesulide, reversed the LPS-induced behavioural changes without affecting IL-6, IL-1beta and TNF-alpha protein expression levels in the periphery or mRNA levels in the hippocampus. Our results suggest that the acute LPS-induced changes in burrowing and open-field activity depend on COX-1. We further show that COX-1 is not responsible for the induction of brain IL-6, IL-1beta and TNF-alpha synthesis or LPS-induced hypothermia. Our results may have implications for novel therapeutic strategies to treat or prevent neurological diseases with an inflammatory component.
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- J.L. Teeling
- CNS Inflammation Group, School of Biological Sciences, University of Southampton, Bassett Crescent East SO16 7PX, UK,Corresponding author. Fax: +44 2380 592701.
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- School of Biochemistry and Immunology, Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, Lloyd Building, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
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- CNS Inflammation Group, School of Biological Sciences, University of Southampton, Bassett Crescent East SO16 7PX, UK
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- CNS Inflammation Group, School of Biological Sciences, University of Southampton, Bassett Crescent East SO16 7PX, UK
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Herseth JI, Refsnes M, Låg M, Schwarze PE. Role of IL-1β and COX2 in silica-induced IL-6 release and loss of pneumocytes in co-cultures. Toxicol In Vitro 2009; 23:1342-53. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2009.06.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2008] [Revised: 06/18/2009] [Accepted: 06/30/2009] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Fluoride-induced cyclooxygenase-2 expression and prostaglandin E2 production in A549 human pulmonary epithelial cells. Toxicol Lett 2009; 188:180-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2009.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2009] [Revised: 04/07/2009] [Accepted: 04/08/2009] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Wu YC, Hsu PK, Su KC, Liu LY, Tsai CC, Tsai SH, Hsu WH, Lee YC, Perng DW. Bile acid aspiration in suspected ventilator-associated pneumonia. Chest 2009; 136:118-124. [PMID: 19318678 DOI: 10.1378/chest.08-2668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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AIMS The aims of this study were to measure the levels of bile acids in patients with suspected ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and provide a possible pathway for neutrophilic inflammation to explain its proinflammatory effect on the airway. METHODS Bile acid levels were measured by spectrophotometric enzymatic assay, and liquid chromatography mass spectrometry was used to quantify the major bile acids. Alveolar cells were grown on modified air-liquid interface culture inserts, and bile acids were then employed to stimulate the cells. Reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction and Western blots were used to determine the involved gene expression and protein levels. RESULTS The mean (+/- SE) concentration of total bile acids in tracheal aspirates was 6.2 +/- 2.1 and 1.1 +/- 0.4 mumol/L/g sputum, respectively, for patients with and without VAP (p < 0.05). The interleukin (IL)-8 level was significantly higher in the VAP group (p < 0.05). The major bile acid, chenodeoxycholic acid, stimulated alveolar epithelial cells to increase IL-8 production at both the messenger RNA and protein level through p38 and c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) activation. The selective p38 and JNK inhibitors, as well as dexamethasone, successfully inhibited IL-8 production. CONCLUSION These data suggest that early intervention to prevent bile acid aspiration may reduce the intensity of neutrophilic inflammation in intubated and mechanically ventilated patients in the ICU.
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- Yu-Chung Wu
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Nursing, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, and the Department of Chest Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Surgery, and the Department of Chest Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, and the Department of Chest Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, and the Department of Chest Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Damera G, Zhao H, Wang M, Smith M, Kirby C, Jester WF, Lawson JA, Panettieri RA. Ozone modulates IL-6 secretion in human airway epithelial and smooth muscle cells. Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol 2009; 296:L674-83. [PMID: 19201813 DOI: 10.1152/ajplung.90585.2008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Although ozone enhances leukocyte function and recruitment in airways, the direct effect of ozone in modulating structural cell-derived inflammatory mediators remains unknown. Using a coculture model comprised of differentiated human airway epithelial cells (NHBE) and smooth muscle cells (ASM), we postulate that ozone regulates IL-6 secretion in basal and cytokine-primed structural cells. Air-liquid interface (ALI) cultures of NHBE cells underwent differentiation as determined by mucin secretion, transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER), and ultrastructure parameters. Whereas TNF enhanced basal secretion of IL-6 (57 +/- 3%), ozone exposure at 0.6 ppm for 6 h augmented IL-6 levels in basal (41 +/- 3%) and TNF- (50 +/- 5%) primed cocultures compared with that derived from NHBE or ASM monolayers alone. Levels of PGE(2), 6-keto-PGF(1alpha), PGF(2alpha), and thromboxane B(2) (TxB(2)) levels in basal and TNF-primed cocultures revealed that ozone selectively enhanced PGE(2) production in TNF- (6 +/- 3-fold) primed cocultures, with little effect (P > 0.05) on diluent-treated cultures. In accordance with ozone-induced increases in PGE(2) levels, cyclooxygenase inhibition with indomethacin partially abolished IL-6 secretion. Surprisingly, indomethacin had little effect on constitutive secretion of IL-6 in cocultures, whereas indomethacin completely restored ozone-mediated TEER reduction in TNF-primed cocultures. Collectively, our data for the first time suggest a dual role of ozone in modulating IL-6 secretion and TEER outcomes in a PGE(2)-dependent (in presence of TNF stimulus) and -independent manner (in absence of cytokine stimulus).
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- Gautam Damera
- University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104-3403, USA
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Meydani SN, Wu D. Nutrition and age-associated inflammation: implications for disease prevention. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2009; 32:626-9. [PMID: 18974241 DOI: 10.1177/0148607108325179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Accumulating evidence suggests that aging is associated with dysregulated immune and inflammatory responses. Investigation into the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying this phenomenon suggests that an up-regulated cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 expression, and resulting increase in production of prostaglandin E(2) (PGE(2)), is a critical factor. Macrophages from old mice have significantly higher levels of PGE(2) production compared with those from young mice, a result of increased COX-2 expression and protein levels leading to increased COX enzyme activity. Furthermore, studies suggest that the age-associated increase in macrophage PGE(2) production is due to ceramide-induced up-regulation of nuclear factor-kappa B activation. Such processes may also occur in cell types other than macrophages, lending further insight into potential mechanisms of age-related diseases. Moreover, the excess PGE(2) induces harmful effects in other cell types such as T cells and adipocytes through the negative crosstalk between macrophages with other cells, resulting in further increased susceptibility to diseases. Nutrient/dietary medications, such as antioxidants and certain lipids have suggested a promising route to reduce the age-related increase in COX activity and PGE(2) production that is associated with several disease states.
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- Simin Nikbin Meydani
- JMUSDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts 02111, USA.
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Li MH, Sanchez T, Milne GL, Morrow JD, Hla T, Ferrer F. S1P/S1P2 signaling induces cyclooxygenase-2 expression in Wilms tumor. J Urol 2009; 181:1347-52. [PMID: 19157443 DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2008.10.140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2008] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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PURPOSE Cyclooxygenase-2 has been reported to be ubiquitously expressed in Wilms tumor, the most common malignant renal tumor in children. However, to our knowledge the regulation mechanism of cyclooxygenase-2 expression remains unexplored. MATERIALS AND METHODS Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and Western blot were performed to detect cyclooxygenase-2 mRNA and protein expression in WiT49 cells upon stimulation by S1P (Biomol(R)), and S1P(2) and cyclooxygenase-2 mRNA expression in 10 freshly frozen Wilms tumor tissues and matched normal tissues. Over expression, blockade and down-regulation of S1P(2) were determined using adenoviral transduction, the S1P(2) antagonist JTE-013 (Tocris Bioscience, Ellisville, Missouri) and small interfering RNA (Dharmacon, Lafayette, Colorado) transfection, respectively. The prostaglandin E(2) level in WiT49 cells was determined by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. RESULTS S1P induced cyclooxygenase-2 mRNA and protein expression in WiT49 cells in a concentration dependent manner. Over expression of S1P(2) in WiT49 cells led to a significant increase in cyclooxygenase-2 mRNA and protein expression as well as subsequent prostaglandin E(2) synthesis. In addition, pretreatment of those cells that over expressed S1P(2) with the S1P(2) selective antagonist JTE-013 completely blocked S1P induced cyclooxygenase-2 protein expression. In accordance with these results silencing S1P(2) in WiT49 cells down-regulated S1P induced cyclooxygenase-2 expression. Further research in 10 Wilms tumor specimens showed that S1P(2) mRNA is greatly increased in Wilms tumor. CONCLUSIONS S1P induced cyclooxygenase-2 expression in Wilms tumor and this effect was mediated by S1P(2). This finding extends the biological function of S1P(2) and provides the biochemical basis for developing inhibitors targeting the S1P/cyclooxygenase-2 signaling pathway.
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- Mei-Hong Li
- Center for Vascular Biology, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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Malcher-Lopes R, Buzzi M. Glucocorticoid-regulated crosstalk between arachidonic acid and endocannabinoid biochemical pathways coordinates cognitive-, neuroimmune-, and energy homeostasis-related adaptations to stress. VITAMINS AND HORMONES 2009; 81:263-313. [PMID: 19647116 DOI: 10.1016/s0083-6729(09)81011-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Arachidonic acid and its derivatives constitute the major group of signaling molecules involved in the innate immune response and its communication with all cellular and systemic aspects involved on homeostasis maintenance. Glucocorticoids spread throughout the organism their influences over key enzymatic steps of the arachidonic acid biochemical pathways, leading, in the central nervous system, to a shift favoring the synthesis of anti-inflammatory endocannabinoids over proinflammatory metabolites, such as prostaglandins. This shift modifies local immune-inflammatory response and neuronal activity to ultimately coordinate cognitive, behavioral, neuroendocrine, neuroimmune, physiological, and metabolic adjustments to basal and stress conditions. In the hypothalamus, a reciprocal feedback between glucocorticoids and arachidonate-containing molecules provides a mechanism for homeostatic control. This neurochemical switch is susceptible to fine-tuning by neuropeptides, cytokines, and hormones, such as leptin and interleukin-1beta, assuring functional integration between energy homeostasis control and the immune/stress response.
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- Renato Malcher-Lopes
- Laboratory of Mass Spectrometry, EMBRAPA-Center for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, Brasília-DF, Brazil
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Harrington LS, Lucas R, McMaster SK, Moreno L, Scadding G, Warner TD, Mitchell JA. COX-1, and not COX-2 activity, regulates airway function: relevance to aspirin-sensitive asthma. FASEB J 2008; 22:4005-10. [PMID: 18753249 PMCID: PMC2691413 DOI: 10.1096/fj.08-107979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Cyclooxygenase (COX) -1 and COX-2 are expressed in airway cells, where their activities influence functions such as airway hyperreactivity. Clinical data show that mixed COX-1/COX-2 inhibitors such as aspirin, but not COX-2 selective inhibitors such as rofecoxib, induce bronchoconstriction and asthma in sensitive individuals. This anomaly has not yet been explained. Here, we have used tissue from genetically modified mice lacking functional COX-1 (COX-1(-/-)), as well as airway tissue from "aspirin-sensitive" and control patients to address this issue. Bronchi from wild-type mice contained predominantly COX-1 immunoreactivity and contracted in vitro in response to acetylcholine and U46619. Bronchi from COX-1(-/-) mice were hyperresponsive to bronchoconstrictors. Inhibitors of COX (naproxen, diclofenac, or ibuprofen) increased bronchoconstriction in tissue from wild-type but not from COX-1(-/-) mice. Cells cultured from aspirin-sensitive or control human donors contained similar levels of COX-1 and COX-2 immunoreactivity. COX activity in cells from aspirin-sensitive or tolerant patients was inhibited by aspirin, SC560, which blocks COX-1 selectively, but not by rofecoxib, which is a selective inhibitor of COX-2. These observations show that despite the presence of COX-2, COX-1 is functionally predominant in the airways and explains clinical observations relating to drug specificity in patients with aspirin-sensitive asthma.
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Accumulating evidence suggests that aging is associated with dysregulated immune and inflammatory responses. Investigation into the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying this phenomenon suggests that an up-regulated cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 expression, and resulting increase in production of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), is a critical factor. Macrophages from old mice have significantly higher levels of PGE2 production compared with those from young mice, a result of increased COX-2 expression and protein levels leading to increased COX enzyme activity. Further, it is possible that the age-associated increase in macrophage PGE2 production is due to ceramide-induced up-regulation of nuclear factor-kappa B activation. Such processes may also occur in cell types other than macrophages, lending further insight into potential mechanisms of age-related disease. More research is necessary to determine the efficacy of nutrient/dietary modifications, such as antioxidants and lipids, for reducing the age-related increase in COX activity and PGE2 production that are associated with several disease states.
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- Simin Nikbin Meydani
- Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University Boston, Massachussetts 02111, USA.
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Malcher-Lopes R, Franco A, Tasker JG. Glucocorticoids shift arachidonic acid metabolism toward endocannabinoid synthesis: a non-genomic anti-inflammatory switch. Eur J Pharmacol 2008; 583:322-39. [PMID: 18295199 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2007.12.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2007] [Revised: 12/12/2007] [Accepted: 12/16/2007] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Glucocorticoids are capable of exerting both genomic and non-genomic actions in target cells of multiple tissues, including the brain, which trigger an array of electrophysiological, metabolic, secretory and inflammatory regulatory responses. Here, we have attempted to show how glucocorticoids may generate a rapid anti-inflammatory response by promoting arachidonic acid-containing endocannabinoids biosynthesis. According to our hypothesized model, non-genomic action of glucocorticoids results in the global shift of membrane lipid metabolism, subverting metabolic pathways toward the synthesis of the anti-inflammatory endocannabinoids, anandamide (AEA) and 2-arachidonoyl-glycerol (2-AG), and away from arachidonic acid production. Post-transcriptional inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX(2)) synthesis by glucocorticoids assists this mechanism by suppressing the synthesis of pro-inflammatory prostaglandins as well as endocannabinoid-derived prostanoids. In the central nervous system (CNS) this may represent a major neuroprotective system, which may cross-talk with leptin signaling in the hypothalamus allowing for the coordination between energy homeostasis and the inflammatory response.
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Saleh SM, Mann TS, Peters T, Betts RJ, Henry PJ. Influence of dexamethasone on protease-activated receptor 2-mediated responses in the airways. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 2007; 324:622-30. [PMID: 18003863 DOI: 10.1124/jpet.107.132753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Stimulants of protease-activated receptor (PAR)(2) promote the generation of the bronchoprotective prostanoid prostaglandin (PG) E(2) by airway epithelial cells. In contrast, glucocorticoids reduce the levels of PGE(2) in airway epithelial cell cultures by concomitantly inhibiting pathways required for PGE(2) synthesis and facilitating pathways involved in PGE(2) inactivation. The aim of this study was to determine whether glucocorticoids inhibited PAR(2)-mediated, PGE(2)-dependent responses in epithelial cell cultures, in intact airway preparations, and in whole animals. In cultures of A549 cells, a PAR(2)-activating peptide SLI-GRL-NH(2) produced concentration and time-dependent increases in PGE(2) levels, which were significantly enhanced after exposure to lipopolysaccharide (LPS). However, SLIGRL-NH(2)-induced increases in PGE(2) levels were abolished by pretreatment of cells with the glucocorticoid, dexamethasone. In mouse isolated tracheal preparations, SLIGRL-NH(2) and PGE(2) induced concentration-dependent relaxation responses that were unaffected by dexamethasone, irrespective of whether dexamethasone exposure occurred in vitro or in vivo. Intranasal administration of LPS produced a pronounced increase in the numbers of neutrophils recovered from the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of BALB/c mice. Numbers of recovered neutrophils were 40 to 60% lower in mice that received f-LIGRL-NH(2) (PAR(2)-activating peptide, 30 microg intranasally), PGE(2) (10 mugintranasally), or dexamethasone (1 mg/kg i.p.). In the combined presence of dexamethasone and f-LIGRL-NH(2) or dexamethasone and PGE(2), the number of neutrophils was suppressed further (80-83% lower). Thus, although dexamethasone abolished PAR(2)-mediated generation of PGE(2) in A549 cells, neither the smooth muscle relaxant nor the anti-inflammatory effects of PAR(2)-activating peptides (and PGE(2)) were diminished by in vitro or in vivo exposure to dexamethasone.
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- Sham Mohd Saleh
- School of Medicine and Pharmacology, University of Western Australia, Stirling Highway, Nedlands, Australia
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Schmitz KJ, Lang H, Wohlschlaeger J, Reis H, Sotiropoulos GC, Schmid KW, Baba HA. Elevated expression of cyclooxygenase-2 is a negative prognostic factor for overall survival in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. Virchows Arch 2007; 450:135-41. [PMID: 17165088 PMCID: PMC1888720 DOI: 10.1007/s00428-006-0355-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2006] [Revised: 10/17/2006] [Accepted: 11/19/2006] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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The production of prostaglandins is regulated by cyclooxygenases (COXs), which also have a role in tumour development and progression in various human malignancies, including cholangiocarcinoma. Limited information is available of the correlation of COX-2 protein expression and prognosis in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC). The aim of the present study was to determine the clinical significance of COX-2 expression in ICC. In addition the correlation of COX-2 expression and apoptosis/proliferation was analysed. COX-2 expression was determined immunohistochemically in 62 resected ICCs. Proliferation was assessed using Ki67-immunohistochemistry, and apoptosis was measured with the TdT-mediated dUTP nick-end-labelling technique. COX-2 was identified as an independent prognostic factor (P = 0.028) in resected ICC by survival analysis. High levels of COX-2 expression were found to be associated both with reduced apoptosis and increased proliferation of tumour cells. This study demonstrates the independent prognostic value of the COX-2 expression in resected ICC, thus, offering a potential additional adjuvant therapeutic approach with COX-2 inhibitors.
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- Klaus Jürgen Schmitz
- Institute of Pathology and Neuropathology, University Hospital of Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147 Essen, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University Hospital of Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
- West German Cancer Centre Essen (WTZE), Essen, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology and Neuropathology, University Hospital of Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147 Essen, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology and Neuropathology, University Hospital of Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147 Essen, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University Hospital of Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology and Neuropathology, University Hospital of Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147 Essen, Germany
- West German Cancer Centre Essen (WTZE), Essen, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology and Neuropathology, University Hospital of Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147 Essen, Germany
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Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) may modulate atherosclerotic plaque stability or instability according to the prostaglandin synthase coupled with it. Whereas upregulation of COX-2 and prostaglandin (PG) E synthase is associated with plaque instability, overexpression of COX-2 and lipocalin-type PGD synthase leads to plaque stability. Thus, the role of COX-2 in atherothrombosis appears to be quite complex. In this article we summarize our recent papers investigating mechanisms regulating the expression and pharmacologic modulation of COX-2 in atherosclerotic plaques.
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- Chiara Cuccurullo
- Centro Regionale per la Prevenzione dell'Aterosclerosi, Via Colle dell'Ara, 66013 Chieti, Italy
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Hou DX, Luo D, Tanigawa S, Hashimoto F, Uto T, Masuzaki S, Fujii M, Sakata Y. Prodelphinidin B-4 3'-O-gallate, a tea polyphenol, is involved in the inhibition of COX-2 and iNOS via the downregulation of TAK1-NF-kappaB pathway. Biochem Pharmacol 2007; 74:742-51. [PMID: 17658484 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2007.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2007] [Revised: 05/25/2007] [Accepted: 06/07/2007] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Much is known about the bioactive properties of green tea flavan-3-ol. However, very little work has been done to determine the properties of proanthocyanidins, another kind of polyphenols in green tea. In this study, we have investigated the anti-inflammatory effect of tea prodelphinidin B-4 3'-O-gallate (PDG) by demonstrating the inhibitory effects on cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-activated murine macrophage RAW264 cells. PDG caused a dose-dependent inhibition of COX-2 and iNOS at both mRNA and protein levels with the attendant decrease of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and nitric oxide (NO) production. Molecular data revealed that PDG downregulated NF-kappaB signaling pathway. Electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA) showed that PDG reduced the binding complex of NF-kappaB-DNA in the promoter of COX-2 and iNOS. Immunochemical analysis revealed that PDG suppressed LPS-induced phosphorylation and degradation of IkappaBalpha, and subsequent nuclear translocation of p65. Consequently, PDG suppressed phosphorylation of IkappaB kinase alpha/beta (IKKalpha/beta) and TGF-beta-activated kinase (TAK1). Taken together, our data indicated that PDG is involved in the inhibition of COX-2 and iNOS via the downregulation of TAK1-NF-kappaB pathway, revealing partial molecular basis for the anti-inflammatory properties of tea PDG.
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- De-Xing Hou
- Department of Biochemical Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kagoshima University, Korimoto 1-21-24, Kagoshima City 890-0065, Japan.
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Marcet B, Libert F, Boeynaems JM, Communi D. Extracellular nucleotides induce COX-2 up-regulation and prostaglandin E2 production in human A549 alveolar type II epithelial cells. Eur J Pharmacol 2007; 566:167-71. [PMID: 17481603 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2007.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2007] [Revised: 03/27/2007] [Accepted: 04/01/2007] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Extracellular nucleotides regulate ion transport, mucociliary clearance as well as inflammatory properties of the airway epithelium by acting on P2 receptors. Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) is a key enzyme involved in the synthesis of prostaglandins during inflammation. In this study, using calcium imaging, DNA microarray experiments, real-time Reverse Transcriptase-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) measurement, we show for the first time that ATP, UTP or INS365 compound (P2Y2 receptor agonists) up-regulate COX-2 expression by approximately 3-fold and enhance the release of PGE2 in human A549 airway epithelial cells. Our data suggest that P2Y receptors may represent putative targets in airway inflammatory diseases.
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- Brice Marcet
- Institute of Interdisciplinary Research, IRIBHM, Université Libre de Bruxelles, and Department of Medical Chemistry, Erasme Hospital, Brussels, Belgium.
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Hou DX, Masuzaki S, Hashimoto F, Uto T, Tanigawa S, Fujii M, Sakata Y. Green tea proanthocyanidins inhibit cyclooxygenase-2 expression in LPS-activated mouse macrophages: molecular mechanisms and structure-activity relationship. Arch Biochem Biophys 2007; 460:67-74. [PMID: 17313938 DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2007.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2006] [Revised: 12/27/2006] [Accepted: 01/05/2007] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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The inhibitory effects of green tea proanthocyanidins on cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression and prostaglandin E(2) (PGE(2)) release were investigated in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-activated murine macrophage RAW264 cells. Prodelphinidin B2 3,3' di-O-gallate (PDGG) caused a dose-dependent inhibition of COX-2 at both mRNA and protein levels with the attendant release of PGE(2). Molecular evidence revealed that PDGG inhibited the degradation of Ikappa-B, nuclear translocation of p65 and CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein (C/EBP)delta, and phosphorylation of c-Jun, but not CRE-binding protein (CREB), which regulate COX-2 expression. Moreover, PDGG suppressed the activations of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) including c-Jun NH(2)-terminal kinase (JNK), extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) and p38 kinase. The results demonstrated that PDGG suppressed COX-2 expression via blocking MAPK-mediated activation of nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-kappaB), activator protein-1 (AP-1) and C/EBPdelta. Furthermore, studies on structure-activity relationship using five kinds of proanthocyanidins revealed that the galloyl moiety of proanthocyanidins appeared important to their inhibitory actions. Thus, our findings provide the first molecular basis that green tea proanthocyanidins with the galloyl moiety might have anti-inflammatory properties through blocking MAPK-mediated COX-2 expression.
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- De-Xing Hou
- Department of Biochemical Science and Technology, Kagoshima University, Korimoto 1-21-24, Kagoshima City 890-0065, Japan.
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Kamachi F, Ban HS, Hirasawa N, Ohuchi K. Inhibition of Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Prostaglandin E2Production and Inflammation by the Na+/H+Exchanger Inhibitors. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 2007; 321:345-52. [PMID: 17237260 DOI: 10.1124/jpet.106.116251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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We analyzed the effects of the Na+/H+ exchanger (NHE) inhibitor 3,5-diamino-6-chloro-N-(diaminomethylidene)pyrazine-2-carboxamide hydrochloride (amiloride) and its analogs 5-(N,N-dimethyl)-amiloride (DMA) and 5-(N-ethyl-N-isopropyl)-amiloride (EIPA) on the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced production of prostaglandin (PG) E2 in vitro and in vivo. In the mouse macrophage-like cell line RAW 264, these inhibitors suppressed the LPS (1 microg/ml)-induced production of PGE2 at 8 h in a concentration-dependent manner. They also reduced the LPS-induced release of arachidonic acid from membrane phospholipids at 4 h and the LPS-induced increase in the level of cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 protein at 6 h, but not the level of COX-2 mRNA at 3 h. The LPS-induced phosphorylation of mitogen-activated protein kinases and degradation of inhibitor of kappaB-alpha were not inhibited by these drugs. In an air pouch-type LPS-induced inflammation model in mice 30 mg/kg amiloride and 10 mg/kg EIPA as well as the COX inhibitor indomethacin (10 mg/kg), significantly reduced the level of PGE2 in the pouch fluid at 8 h and the vascular permeability from 4 to 8 h. The accumulation of pouch fluid and leukocytes in the pouch fluid at 8 h was significantly inhibited by amiloride and EIPA but not by indomethacin. These findings suggested that the NHE inhibitors suppress the production of PGE2 through inhibiting the release of arachidonic acid and the increase in COX-2 protein levels and thus induce anti-inflammatory activity.
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- Fumitaka Kamachi
- Laboratory of Pathological Biochemistry, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tohoku University, 6-3 Aoba Aramaki, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8578, Japan
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Cho JG, Lee ES, Woo JS, Lee HM, Jung HH, Hwang SJ, Chae SW. Expressions of cyclooxygenase 1 and 2 in endotoxin-induced otitis media with effusion in the rat. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2007; 71:101-6. [PMID: 17084463 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2006.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2006] [Revised: 09/21/2006] [Accepted: 09/24/2006] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Recently, a selective COX-2 inhibitor was developed and used for reducing the levels of inflammation-inducing prostaglandin (PG) whilst not inhibiting the release of protective PG by COX-1. COX-1 may be the critical isoform required for the production of PG with a homeostatic function, whereas COX-2 may be the main contributor to PG production in inflammation. The purpose of this study was to investigate COX-1 and 2 expressions in experimental endotoxin-induced OME in rats and to quantify their temporal expressions. METHODS In a rat model, lipopolysaccharides (LPS) were inoculated into the middle ear cavity. Middle ear mucosa and temporal bone were samples at 0, 1, 3, 6, and 12h, and on days 1, 3 and 7 after instilling either LPS or sterile PBS. RT-PCR, Western blotting and immunohistochemical staining were performed to determine the expressions of COX-1 and COX-2. RESULTS COX-1 mRNA and protein were detected in normal middle ear mucosa but their levels did not change after endotoxin instillation. However, COX-2 was not identified in normal middle ear mucosa, but COX-2 mRNA was maximally increased at 6h after endotoxin instillation and COX-2 protein was maximally increased at 12h. COX-2 expression, by immunohistochemical staining, was identified only at 12h after endotoxin injection. CONCLUSIONS In this study, the basal expressions of COX-1 and COX-2 mRNA and protein in middle ear mucosa, as well as their regulations by endotoxin were investigated. COX-1 was not induced in middle ear mucosa by endotoxin whereas COX-2 was induced within 12h of stimulation. Our findings indicate that COX-2 inhibitor administration for the relief of inflammation should be considered within 12h of the initiation of an inflammatory process. These findings may provide an understanding of the mechanisms regulating PG formation in infection of the middle ear cavity.
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- Jae-Gu Cho
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, 80 Guro-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul 152-703, Republic of Korea
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Chung SW, Chung HY, Toriba A, Kameda T, Tang N, Kizu R, Hayakawa K. An environmental quinoid polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, acenaphthenequinone, modulates cyclooxygenase-2 expression through reactive oxygen species generation and nuclear factor kappa B activation in A549 cells. Toxicol Sci 2006; 95:348-55. [PMID: 17082565 DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfl150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Diesel exhaust particles (DEPs) contain oxygen-containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) called quinoid PAHs. Some quinoid PAHs generate free radicals as they undergo enzymatic and nonenzymatic redox cycling with their corresponding semiquinone radicals. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced by these reactions can cause severe oxidative stress connected with inflammatory processing. Although humans and animals are continuously exposed to these chemicals in the environment, little is known about which quinoid PAHs are active. In this study, we estimated the intracellular ROS production and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-kappaB) translocation in A549 cells exposed to isomers of quinoid PAHs having two to four rings. We found that both acenaphthenequinone (AcQ) and 9,10-phenanthrenequinone (PQ) enhanced ROS generation and that AcQ translocated NF-kappaB from the cytosol to the nucleus. However, PQ, which has been reported to induce apoptosis, did not influence NF-kappaB activation. In addition, AcQ induced cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression which is a key enzyme in the inflammatory processing involved in the activation of NF-kappaB. Upregulation of NF-kappaB and COX-2 expression by AcQ treatment was suppressed by the antioxidant N-acetylcysteine (NAC). These results provide that AcQ might play an important role in human lung inflammatory diseases as an air pollutant.
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- Sang Woon Chung
- Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan.
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Pokharel YR, Yang JW, Kim JY, Oh HW, Jeong HG, Woo ER, Kang KW. Potent inhibition of the inductions of inducible nitric oxide synthase and cyclooxygenase-2 by taiwaniaflavone. Nitric Oxide 2006; 15:217-25. [PMID: 16488167 DOI: 10.1016/j.niox.2006.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2005] [Revised: 12/21/2005] [Accepted: 01/09/2006] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The improper productions of nitric oxide and prostaglandins following the inductions of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) are involved in the pathogenesis of chronic inflammation. Selaginella tamariscina is used as an oriental medicine for its anti-inflammatory effects. Here, we isolated taiwaniaflavone from S. tamariscina and investigated whether taiwaniaflavone affects the induction of iNOS and COX-2 in RAW264.7 macrophages stimulated with lipopolysaccharide. We found that taiwaniaflavone blocks the transactivations of iNOS and COX-2 genes by blocking the nuclear translocation of p65 and subsequent nuclear factor-kappaB inactivation. It is known that NF-kappaB activation is controlled by the phosphorylation and subsequent degradation of I-kappaBalpha, and in the present study, we found that the phosphorylation and degradation of I-kappaBalpha were also inhibited by taiwaniaflavone. Our findings indicate that taiwaniaflavone may provide a developmental basis for an agent against inflammatory diseases.
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- Yuba Raj Pokharel
- College of Pharmacy, Chosun University, Gwangju 501-759, South Korea
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Pokharel YR, Liu QH, Aryal DK, Kim YG, Woo ER, Kang KW. 7,7'-Dihydroxy bursehernin inhibits the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase through NF-kappaB DNA binding suppression. Nitric Oxide 2006; 16:274-85. [PMID: 17113796 DOI: 10.1016/j.niox.2006.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2006] [Revised: 10/11/2006] [Accepted: 10/13/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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This study isolated a lignan, 7,7'-dihydroxy bursehernin, from Geranium thunbergii and investigated whether or not the lignan affects the induction of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in RAW264.7 macrophages stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS). The gel shift analysis and luciferase reporter gene assays using the iNOS promoter and nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-kappaB) minimal promoter showed that a treatment with 7,7'-dihydroxy bursehernin reduced the reporter activities and binding of NF-kappaB to the NF-kappaB consensus sequence, while it had no effect on the nuclear translocation of p65 and the phosphorylation/degradation of I-kappaBalpha. It was reported that a few natural compounds directly suppressed the binding activity of the NF-kappaB components to DNA. The NF-kappaB binding activity was not reversed by the in vitro exposure of the nuclear extracts to 7,7'-dihydroxy bursehernin, which suggest that a metabolite(s) of 7,7'-dihydroxy bursehernin might target the binding of the NF-kappaB complex to the DNA binding domain region in the promoter region of the iNOS gene. After incubation of RAW264.7 cells with 7,7-dihydroxy bursehernin for 18h, the levels of parent compound were negligible; while a main metabolite, 4-[4-(n-hydroxy-phenyl)-2,3-dimethyl-buta-1,3-dienyl]-benzene-1,2-diol was detected in cell lysates and culture medium.
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Ferrante MC, Bilancione M, Raso GM, Esposito E, Iacono A, Zaccaroni A, Meli R. Expression of COX-2 and hsp72 in peritoneal macrophages after an acute ochratoxin A treatment in mice. Life Sci 2006; 79:1242-7. [PMID: 16643956 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2006.03.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2005] [Revised: 03/22/2006] [Accepted: 03/27/2006] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a secondary fungal metabolite produced by Aspergillus and Penicillium strains that elicits a broad spectrum of toxicological effects in animals and man. A single oral OTA administration (10 mg/kg) in mice induced after 24 h oxidative damage and polymorphonuclear leukocyte (PMN) infiltration in parenchymal organs. In fact, OTA treatment increased lipid peroxidation (via malondialdehyde formation) in kidney and liver and PMN accumulation in duodenum, as shown by myeloperoxidase activity. Following in vivo OTA treatment an increase of cyclooxygenase-2 and of heat shock protein 72 expression was evidenced in peritoneal macrophage lysates by Western blot. That OTA modulates these proteins involved in the inflammatory process indicates that the mycotoxin is able to activate immune cells. This study suggests that the oxidative stress, the neutrophil accumulation in parenchymal tissues and the modulation of inflammatory parameters in peritoneal macrophages induced by OTA are involved in its toxicity, and represent early events related to several aspects of OTA mycotoxicosis.
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- Maria Carmela Ferrante
- Department of Pathology and Animal Health, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Hall AJ, Tripp M, Howell T, Darland G, Bland JS, Babish JG. Gastric mucosal cell model for estimating relative gastrointestinal toxicity of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids 2006; 75:9-17. [PMID: 16806870 DOI: 10.1016/j.plefa.2006.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2006] [Accepted: 04/27/2006] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The study objective was to characterize the AGS human gastric mucosal cell line as a model for estimating gastrointestinal toxicity of COX-inhibiting compounds. Rofecoxib, celecoxib, nimesulide, ibuprofen, indomethacin, aspirin, salicylic acid, naproxen and acetaminophen were tested for inhibition of COX-2-mediated prostaglandin E2 synthesis in A549 and AGS cells. The IC50 ratio AGS/A549 was calculated as an estimate of the therapeutic index (TI) for gastrointestinal toxicity. Calculated IC50 values of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in A549 cells were in excellent agreement with published values (r = 0.996; P < 0.005). Calcium ionophore induction of arachidonic acid release in AGS cells provided TI similar to those using platelets and A549 cells (r = 0.918; P < 0.01). The AGS/A549 model exhibited lower TI than the platelet/A549 model. Spearman ranking correlated clinical NSAID gastropathy with lower AGS TI values. The AGS cell line has excellent potential to serve as a model for assessing the gastrointestinal effects of COX-inhibiting compounds.
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- A J Hall
- Metagenics, 9770 44th Avenue, Gig Harbor, WA 98332, USA.
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Chen P, Cai Y, Yang ZG, Zhou R, Zhang GS, Domann F, Fang X. Involvement of PKC, p38 MAPK and AP-2 in IL-1beta-induced expression of cyclooxygenase-2 in human pulmonary epithelial cells. Respirology 2006; 11:18-23. [PMID: 16423197 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1843.2006.00779.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to identify the signal molecules involved in IL-1beta-induced expression of cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 in human pulmonary epithelial (A549) cells. METHODS A549 cells were stimulated with IL-1beta in the presence or absence of H-7 (a protein kinase C inhibitor), SB203580 (a p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase inhibitor) and PD098059 (a mitogen-activated and extracellular regulated kinase kinase (MEK1) inhibitor). The A549 cells were also transfected with adenovirus vector encoding activator protein (AP)-2alpha, or a plasmid containing a dominant-negative gene (AP-2Delta), in the presence or absence of IL-1beta. RESULTS IL-1beta induced expression of the COX-2 mRNA and protein in A549 cells in a time- and dose-dependent manner. SB203580 and H-7, but not PD098059, inhibited IL-1beta-induced expression of COX-2 protein. Overexpression of AP-2alpha increased expression of the COX-2 protein, whereas AP-2Delta decreased IL-1beta-induced COX-2 expression. CONCLUSION Protein kinase C, p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase and transcriptional factor AP-2alpha may play important roles in regulating IL-1beta-induced COX-2 expression in human pulmonary epithelial cells.
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- Ping Chen
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Second Affilitated Hospital, Central-South University, Xiangya Medical School, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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Duan W, Zhang L. Cyclooxygenase inhibitors not inhibit resting lung cancer A549 cell proliferation. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids 2006; 74:317-21. [PMID: 16618538 DOI: 10.1016/j.plefa.2006.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2005] [Accepted: 02/28/2006] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitors were regarded as anticarcinogenic agents for lung cancer at least partly via PGE2; but these were based on cytokin stimulation experiment on A549 cell. In order to clarify whether COX inhibitors directly inhibit A549 cell, three COX inhibitors, NS398 (selective COX-2 inhibitor), SC560 (selective COX-1 inhibitor), and acetyl salicylic acid (ASA, non-selective COX inhibitor), were studied. NS398, and ASA, can inhibit PGE2 generation via COX-2 inhibition. The viability of A549 cell was assayed by MTT. However, without cytokin stimulation, all the three inhibitors (NS398 0.2-20 microM; SC560 1.0-100 nM; ASA 0.01-1.0 mM) were not able to inhibit A549 cell proliferation, in the other way round, NS398 promoted cell growth. And arachidonic acid (AA) and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) did not disturb the property of its growth. These data suggested that without cytokin stimulation, COX and PGE2 may not be the kernel molecules involved in A549 cell proliferation, and COX inhibitors could not inhibit A549 cell growth directly.
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- Weigang Duan
- Jiangsu Center for Drug screening, China Pharmaceutical University, 1, Shennong Road, Nanjing 210038, PR China
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Cipollone F, Fazia ML, Mezzetti A. Role of angiotensin II receptor blockers in atherosclerotic plaque stability. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2006; 7:277-85. [PMID: 16448322 DOI: 10.1517/14656566.7.3.277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Several clinical trials have shown that agents blocking the renin-angiotensin system reduce the incidence of acute ischaemic events. This effect was independent from blood pressure reduction and was presumably related to plaque stabilisation. With the aim of investigating potential mechanisms underlying this effect, carotid plaques were analysed in a recent study from patients randomised to treatment with the angiotensin receptor blocker irbesartan, or the diuretic chlorthalidone for 4 months before carotid endarterectomy. It was found that irbesartan decreased inflammatory infiltration, increased collagen content and downregulated prostaglandin E2-dependent metalloproteases as a consequence of suppression of inducible COX-2/prostaglandin E synthase. This article reviews the results of this study and the most recent evidence that supports the possibility that angiotensin II receptor blockers represent a novel therapy for plaque stabilisation.
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- Francesco Cipollone
- Atherosclerosis Prevention Center, G. d'Annunzio University of Chieti, Via Colle dell'Ara, 66013 Chieti, Italy
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Warner TD, Vojnovic I, Bishop-Bailey D, Mitchell JA. Influence of plasma protein on the potencies of inhibitors of cyclooxygenase-1 and -2. FASEB J 2006; 20:542-4. [PMID: 16403783 DOI: 10.1096/fj.05-4434fje] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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It is widely believed that the potencies of nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as inhibitors of cyclooxygenase (COX) are influenced by protein binding in the extracellular fluid, since NSAIDs are bound to circulating albumin by well over 95%. This is an important point because the protein concentrations in synovial fluid and the central nervous system, which are sites of NSAID action, are markedly different from those in plasma. Here we have used a modified whole-blood assay to compare the potencies of aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, lumiracoxib, meloxicam, naproxen, rofecoxib, sodium salicylate, and SC560 as inhibitors of COX-1 and COX-2 in the presence of differing concentrations of protein. The potencies of diclofenac, naproxen, rofecoxib, and salicylate, but not aspirin, celecoxib, indomethacin, lumiracoxib, meloxicam, or SC560, against COX-1 (human platelets) increased as protein concentrations were reduced. Varying protein concentrations did not affect the potencies of any of the drugs against COX-2, with the exception of sodium salicylate (A549 cells). Clearly, our findings show that the selectivity of inhibitors for COX-1 and COX-2, which are taken to be linked to their efficacy and side effects, may change in different extracellular fluid conditions. In particular, selectivity in one body compartment does not demonstrate selectivity in another. Thus, whole-body safety or toxicity cannot be linked to one definitive measure of COX selectivity.
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- Timothy D Warner
- The William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and the London, Queen Mary's School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of London, London, UK.
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Atherosclerotic plaque rupture is promoted by metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and MMP-9, enzymes that degrade the fibrous cap leading to plaque erosion. MMP biosynthesis is mediated by prostaglandin (PG)E2, the product of cyclooxygenase (COX)-2/inducible PGE synthase (mPGES) activity. We have recently reported the overexpression of COX-2/mPGES-1 in vulnerable plaques as a basis of MMP-mediated plaque instability. Hypercholesterolemia and hypertension are two important risk factors for atherosclerosis. Recent trial showed that statins and AT1 receptor blockers significantly reduce the incidence of cardiovascular events in humans. Since anti-inflammatory effects have been reported in association to therapy with statins or AT1 receptor blockers, in two different studies we hypothesized that these drugs can stabilize atherosclerotic plaques through modulation of COX-2/mPGES-1-dependent MMP biosynthesis. Our data demonstrated the stabilizing effect of atherosclerotic plaques by simvastatin or irbesartan, that is due, at least in part, to the reduction of inflammatory burden and suppression of PGE2-dependent metalloproteinases release.
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- A Mezzetti
- Atherosclerosis Prevention Center, G d'Annunzio University of Chieti, Chieti, Italy.
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Krüll M, Bockstaller P, Wuppermann FN, Klucken AC, Mühling J, Schmeck B, Seybold J, Walter C, Maass M, Rosseau S, Hegemann JH, Suttorp N, Hippenstiel S. Mechanisms of Chlamydophila pneumoniae-mediated GM-CSF release in human bronchial epithelial cells. Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol 2005; 34:375-82. [PMID: 16340003 DOI: 10.1165/rcmb.2004-0157oc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Chlamydophila pneumoniae is an important respiratory pathogen. In this study we characterized C. pneumoniae strain TW183-mediated activation of human small airway epithelial cells (SAEC) and the bronchial epithelial cell line BEAS-2B and demonstrated time-dependent secretion of granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) upon stimulation. TW183 activated p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) in epithelial cells. Kinase inhibition by SB202190 blocked Chlamydia-mediated GM-CSF release on mRNA and protein levels. In addition, the chemical inhibitor as well as dominant-negative mutants of p38 MAPK isoforms p38alpha, beta2, and gamma inhibited C. pneumoniae-related NF-kappaB activation. In contrast, blocking of MAPK ERK, c-Jun kinase/JNK, or PI-3 Kinase showed no effect on Chlamydia-related epithelial cell GM-CSF release. Ultraviolet-inactivated pathogens as compared with viable bacteria induced a smaller GM-CSF release, suggesting that viable Chlamydiae were only partly required for a full effect. Presence of an antichlamydial outer membrane protein-A (OmpA) antibody reduced and addition of recombinant heat-shock protein 60 from C. pneumoniae (cHsp60, GroEL-1)-enhanced GM-CSF release, suggesting a role of these proteins in epithelial cell activation. Our data demonstrate that C. pneumoniae triggers an early proinflammatory signaling cascade involving p38 MAPK-dependent NF-kappaB activation, resulting in subsequent GM-CSF release. C. pneumoniae-induced epithelial cytokine liberation may contribute significantly to inflammatory airway diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or bronchial asthma.
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- Matthias Krüll
- Department of Internal Medicine/Infectious Diseases, Charité, Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
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Arachidonic acid metabolism plays an important role in acute ischemic syndromes affecting the coronary or cerebrovascular territory, as reflected by biochemical measurements of eicosanoid biosynthesis and the results of inhibitor trials in these settings. Two cyclooxygenase (COX)-isozymes have been characterized, COX-1 and COX-2, that differ in terms of regulatory mechanisms of expression, tissue distribution, substrate specificity, preferential coupling to upstream and downstream enzymes and susceptibility to inhibition by the extremely heterogeneous class of COX-inhibitors. While the role of platelet COX-1 in acute coronary syndromes and ischemic stroke is firmly established through approximately 20 years of thromboxane metabolite measurements and aspirin trials, the role of COX-2 expression and inhibition in atherothrombosis is substantially uncertain, because the enzyme was first characterized in 1991 and selective COX-2 inhibitors became commercially available only in 1998. In this review, we discuss the pattern of expression of COX-2 in the cellular players of atherothrombosis, its role as a determinant of plaque 'vulnerability,' and the clinical consequences of COX-2 inhibition. Recent studies from our group suggest that variable expression of upstream and downstream enzymes in the prostanoid biosynthetic cascade may represent important determinants of the functional consequences of COX-2 expression and inhibition in different clinical settings.
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- F Cipollone
- Atherosclerosis Prevention Center and Clinical Research Center, 'G. d'Annunzio' University Foundation, 'G. d'Annunzio' University of Chieti, Chieti, Italy.
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Hou DX, Yanagita T, Uto T, Masuzaki S, Fujii M. Anthocyanidins inhibit cyclooxygenase-2 expression in LPS-evoked macrophages: structure-activity relationship and molecular mechanisms involved. Biochem Pharmacol 2005; 70:417-25. [PMID: 15963474 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2005.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 162] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2005] [Revised: 05/01/2005] [Accepted: 05/04/2005] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The effects of anthocyanidins, the aglycon nucleuses of anthocyanins widely occurring in reddish fruits and vegetables, on the expression of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) were investigated in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-activated murine macrophage RAW264 cells. Of five anthocyanidins, delphinidin and cyanidin inhibited LPS-induced COX-2 expression, but pelargonidin, peonidin and malvidin did not. The structure-activity relationship suggest that the ortho-dihydroxyphenyl structure of anthocyanidins on the B-ring appears to be related with the inhibitory actions. Delphinidin, the most potent inhibitor, caused a dose-dependent inhibition of COX-2 expression at both mRNA and protein levels. Western blotting analysis indicated that delphinidin inhibited the degradation of IkappaB-alpha, nuclear translocation of p65 and CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein (C/EBP)delta and phosphorylation of c-Jun, but not CRE-binding protein (CREB). Moreover, delphinidin suppressed the activations of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) including c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) and p38 kinase. MAPK inhibitors (U0126 for MEK1/2, SB203580 for p38 kinase and SP600125 for JNK) specifically blocked LPS-induced COX-2 expression. Thus, our results demonstrated that LPS-induced COX-2 expression by activating MAPK pathways and delphinidin suppressed COX-2 by blocking MAPK-mediated pathways with the attendant activation of nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-kappaB), activator protein-1 (AP-1) and C/EBPdelta. These findings provide the first molecular basis that anthocyanidins with ortho-dihydroxyphenyl structure may have anti-inflammatory properties through the inhibition of MAPK-mediated COX-2 expression.
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- De-Xing Hou
- Department of Biochemical Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kagoshima University, Korimoto 1-21-24, Kagoshima City 890-0065, Japan.
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Mollace V, Muscoli C, Masini E, Cuzzocrea S, Salvemini D. Modulation of prostaglandin biosynthesis by nitric oxide and nitric oxide donors. Pharmacol Rev 2005; 57:217-52. [PMID: 15914468 DOI: 10.1124/pr.57.2.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 250] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The biosynthesis and release of nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandins (PGs) share a number of similarities. Two major forms of nitric-oxide synthase (NOS) and cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes have been identified to date. Under normal circumstances, the constitutive isoforms of these enzymes (constitutive NOS and COX-1) are found in virtually all organs. Their presence accounts for the regulation of several important physiological effects (e.g. antiplatelet activity, vasodilation, and cytoprotection). On the other hand, in inflammatory setting, the inducible isoforms of these enzymes (inducible NOS and COX-2) are detected in a variety of cells, resulting in the production of large amounts of proinflammatory and cytotoxic NO and PGs. The release of NO and PGs by the inducible isoforms of NOS and COX has been associated with the pathological roles of these mediators in disease states as evidenced by the use of selective inhibitors. An important link between the NOS and COX pathways was made in 1993 by Salvemini and coworkers when they demonstrated that the enhanced release of PGs, which follows inflammatory mechanisms, was nearly entirely driven by NO. Such studies raised the possibility that COX enzymes represent important endogenous "receptor" targets for modulating the multifaceted roles of NO. Since then, numerous papers have been published extending the observation across various cellular systems and animal models of disease. Furthermore, other studies have highlighted the importance of such interaction in physiology as well as in the mechanism of action of drugs such as organic nitrates. More importantly, mechanistic studies of how NO switches on/off the PG/COX pathway have been undertaken and additional pathways through which NO modulates prostaglandin production unraveled. On the other hand, NO donors conjugated with COX inhibitors have recently found new interest in the understanding of NO/COX reciprocal interaction and potential clinical use. The purpose of this article is to cover the advances which have occurred over the years, and in particular, to summarize experimental data that outline how the discovery that NO modulates prostaglandin production has impacted and extended our understanding of these two systems in physiopathological events.
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- Vincenzo Mollace
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Catanzaro Magna Graecia, Roccelletta di Borgia, Catanazaro, Italy
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Hammerschmidt S, Kuhn H, Sack U, Schlenska A, Gessner C, Gillissen A, Wirtz H. Mechanical Stretch Alters Alveolar Type II Cell Mediator Release toward a Proinflammatory Pattern. Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol 2005; 33:203-10. [PMID: 15947422 DOI: 10.1165/rcmb.2005-0067oc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Increased mechanical stretch of alveolar type II (ATII) cells occurs during mechanical ventilation. The effects of three patterns of stretching rat ATII cells (frequency [min-1]-Deltasurface area [%]: S40-13, S60-13, S40-30) were compared with those in static cultures at 12, 18, and 24 h. Cell viability and expression of cyclooxygenase-2,5-lipoxygenase, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) were characterized. Supernatants were analyzed for eicosanoids, nitrite, cytokines, and stimulatory effects on rat lymphocytes. S40-13 simulates normal breathing; the other patterns increased amplitude and frequency. There were no significant differences between S40-13 and static cultures. S60-13 only significantly increased the supernatant nitrite (11.2+/-1.6 versus 3.9+/-0.4 microM at 24 h). S40-30 significantly reduced the number of trypan blue-excluding cells, increased the supernatant concentration of TXB2 (4.1+/-0.61 versus 2.2+/-0.36 pg/ml), 6-keto-PGF1alpha (8.7+/-1.0 versus 6.7+/-0.52 pg/ml), cysteinyl-LT (12.2+/-2.0 versus 6.1+/-0.75 pg/ml) and nitrite (7.2+/-1.7 versus 3.9+/-0.4 microM). S40-30 did not alter the release of tumor necrosis factor-alpha and monocyte chemotactic protein-1, but significantly reduced the concentration of the anti-inflammatory interleukin-10 (20.8+/-13.3 versus 130+/-21.5 pg/ml). Expression of cyclooxygenase-2/5-lipoxygenase was increased/decreased; expression of iNOS/eNOS was unchanged by high-amplitude stretch. Supernatants from S40-30 experiments caused lymphocyte activation measured by CD71 and CD54 surface expression. Continuing mechanical distension of ATII cells contributes to an inflammatory response by a shift in the balance of pro- and anti-inflammatory mediators.
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- Stefan Hammerschmidt
- Department of Respiratory Medicine and Critical Care, Universität Leipzig, Johannisallee 32, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
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Catley MC, Chivers JE, Holden NS, Barnes PJ, Newton R. Validation of IKK beta as therapeutic target in airway inflammatory disease by adenoviral-mediated delivery of dominant-negative IKK beta to pulmonary epithelial cells. Br J Pharmacol 2005; 145:114-22. [PMID: 15723090 PMCID: PMC1576123 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjp.0706170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the lungs and the transcription factor NF-kappa B regulates the production of numerous inflammatory mediators that may have a role in the pathogenesis of asthma. Hence, the signalling pathways leading to NF-kappa B activation are considered prime targets for novel anti-inflammatory therapies. The prevention of NF-kappa B activity in mice, through the knockout of IKK beta or p65, causes fatal liver degeneration in utero making it difficult to determine the full implications of inhibiting NF-kappaB activity in tissues physiologically relevant to human diseases. This study used adenovirus delivery of a dominant inhibitor of NF-kappaB (I kappa B alpha delta N) and dominant-negative IKK alpha (IKK alpha(KM)) and IKK beta (IKK beta(KA)) to investigate the role of the individual IKKs in NF-kappa B activation and inflammatory gene transcription by human pulmonary A549 cells. Overexpression of IKK beta(KA) or I kappa B alpha delta N prevented NF-kappa B-dependent transcription and DNA binding. IKK beta(KA) also prevented I kappa B alpha kinase activity. Similarly, IKK beta(KA) and I kappa B alpha delta N overexpression also inhibited IL-1beta- and TNF alpha-dependent increases in ICAM-1, IL-8 and GM-CSF in addition to IL-1beta-mediated increases in cyclooxygenase-2 expression, whereas IKK alpha(KM) overexpression had little effect on these outputs. IKK beta(KA) also reduced cell viability and induced caspase-3 and PARP cleavage regardless of the stimuli, indicating the induction of apoptosis. This effect seemed to be directly related to IKK beta kinase activity since I kappa B alpha delta N only induced PARP cleavage in TNF alpha-treated cells. These results demonstrate that inhibition of IKK beta and NF-kappa B suppresses inflammatory mediator production and reduces A549 cell viability. Thus, novel therapies that target IKK beta could have potent anti-inflammatory effects and may be beneficial in the treatment of certain cancers.
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- Matthew C Catley
- Department of Thoracic Medicine, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College, Faculty of Medicine, London
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- Department of Thoracic Medicine, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College, Faculty of Medicine, London
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Warwick, Coventry
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- Department of Thoracic Medicine, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College, Faculty of Medicine, London
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- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, Respiratory Research Group, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Richardson JY, Ottolini MG, Pletneva L, Boukhvalova M, Zhang S, Vogel SN, Prince GA, Blanco JCG. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection induces cyclooxygenase 2: a potential target for RSV therapy. THE JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY 2005; 174:4356-64. [PMID: 15778400 DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.174.7.4356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Cyclooxygenases (COXs) are rate-limiting enzymes that initiate the conversion of arachidonic acid to prostanoids. COX-2 is the inducible isoform that is up-regulated by proinflammatory agents, initiating many prostanoid-mediated pathological aspects of inflammation. The roles of cyclooxygenases and their products, PGs, have not been evaluated during respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. In this study we demonstrate that COX-2 is induced by RSV infection of human lung alveolar epithelial cells with the concomitant production of PGs. COX-2 induction was dependent on the dose of virus and the time postinfection. PG production was inhibited preferentially by NS-398, a COX-2-specific inhibitor, and indomethacin, a pan-COX inhibitor, but not by SC-560, a COX-1-specific inhibitor. In vivo, COX-2 mRNA expression and protein production were strongly induced in the lungs and cells derived from bronchioalveolar lavage of cotton rats infected with RSV. The pattern of COX-2 expression in vivo in lungs is cyclical, with a final peak on day 5 that correlates with maximal histopathology. Treatment of cotton rats with indomethacin significantly mitigated lung histopathology produced by RSV. The studies described in this study provide the first evidence that COX-2 is a potential therapeutic target in RSV-induced disease.
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- Joann Y Richardson
- Department of Pediatrics, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
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Abdalla SI, Sanderson IR, Fitzgerald RC. Effect of inflammation on cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 expression in benign and malignant oesophageal cells. Carcinogenesis 2005; 26:1627-33. [PMID: 15878911 DOI: 10.1093/carcin/bgi114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Chronic inflammation has been linked to carcinogenesis in various tissue sites. Barrett's oesophageal epithelium (BE) is a premalignant condition in which cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) levels are increased. However, it is not clear whether the primary stimulus for the high COX-2 levels is related to inflammation or malignancy. The effect of exogenous cytokines (IL-1beta, IL-10 and IL-13) on COX-2 expression was assessed by western blotting in three BE cancer cell lines (SEG-1, BIC-1 and OE33) and a squamous cancer cell line (OE21). Primary tissue was assessed from 17 patients with long BE segments, 13 oesophagitis, 30 oesophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC), and 40 normal oesophageal (NE) and duodenal (DU) controls. COX-2 protein expression was determined by western blotting and its tissue localization was examined using immunohistochemistry. COX-2 protein and the neutrophil marker myeloperoxidase (MPO) were quantified along BE segments. The leukocyte marker CD45 was used to identify any correlation between COX-2 expression and leukocyte cell distribution in EAC. IL-1beta induced COX-2 expression in SEG-1 cells (P < 0.05), whereas IL-10 and IL-13 had no effect. COX-2 protein levels were found to be increased in distal BE > proximal BE > oesophagitis > NE (P < 0.001). COX-2 expression in EAC was heterogeneous and the overall levels were not significantly increased. The increased COX-2 expression in distal BE was not associated with inflammation (MPO expression). In addition, there was no correlation between COX-2 and CD45 in AC. COX-2 protein expression in the oesophagus appears to be independent of the degree of inflammation.
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- Salem I Abdalla
- Cancer Cell Unit, Hutchison, MRC Research Centre, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 2XZ, UK
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Wu S, Duan S, Zhao S, Cai Y, Chen P, Fang X. Atorvastatin reduces lipopolysaccharide-induced expression of cyclooxygenase-2 in human pulmonary epithelial cells. Respir Res 2005; 6:27. [PMID: 15804367 PMCID: PMC1079946 DOI: 10.1186/1465-9921-6-27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2004] [Accepted: 04/03/2005] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objective To explore the effects of atorvastatin on expression of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in human pulmonary epithelial cells (A549). Methods A549 cells were incubated in DMEM medium containing lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in the presence or absence of atorvastatin. After incubation, the medium was collected and the amount of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The cells were harvested, and COX-2 mRNA and protein were analyzed by RT-PCR and western-blot respectively. Results LPS increased the expression of COX-2 mRNA and production of PGE2 in a dose- and time-dependent manner in A549. Induction of COX-2 mRNA and protein by LPS were inhibited by atorvastatin in a dose-dependent manner. Atorvastatin also significantly decreased LPS-induced production of PGE2. There was a positive correlation between reduced of COX-2 mRNA and decreased of PGE2 (r = 0.947, P < 0.05). Conclusion Atorvastatin down-regulates LPS-induced expression of the COX-2 and consequently inhibits production of PGE2 in cultured A549 cells.
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- ShangJie Wu
- Division of Cardiovascular Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Center Southern University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Division of Cardiovascular Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Center Southern University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Division of Cardiovascular Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Center Southern University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Division of Respiratory Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Center Southern University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Division of Respiratory Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Center Southern University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
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Zaczynska E, Gabra BH, Sirois P. Bradykinin stimulates MMP-2 production in guinea pig tracheal smooth muscle cells. Inflammation 2005; 27:307-15. [PMID: 14635788 DOI: 10.1023/a:1026080527573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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The implication of bradykinin (BK) receptors in the release of the matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2; gelatinase A) was studied in guinea pig tracheal smooth muscle cells (GP-TSMC). Bradykinin (10(-8)-10(-4) M) induced a time- and concentration-dependent upregulation of MMP-2 production from cultured GP-TSMC. Pretreatment of the GP-TSMC with the bradykinin B2 receptor (BKB2-R) antagonist Hpp-HOE-140 (Hpp-D-Arg0-Hyp3-Thi5-D-Tic7-Oic8-BK; 10(-8)-10(-4) M) significantly inhibited the BK-stimulated upregulation of MMP-2 in GP-TSMC in a concentration-related manner. Conversely, GP-TSMC pretreated with the selective bradykinin B1 receptor (BKB1-R) antagonist R-954 (Ac-Om[Oic2, alpha-MePhe5, D-betaNal7, Ile8]desArg9BK; 10(-8)-10(-4) M) did not show any change in the response to BK. Moreover, the selective BKB2-R agonist Lys0BK (kallidin; 10(-8)-10(-4) M) stimulated whereas the selective BKB1-R agonist desArg9BK (DBK; 10(-8)-10(-4) M) had no effect on MMP-2 release from GP-TSMC. Further, the nonselective cyclooxygenase (COX) enzyme inhibitor indomethacin (IND; 10(-5) M), the glucocorticosteroid dexamethasone (DEX; 1 ng/mL) and the protein synthesis inhibitors, cycloheximide (CHX; 10(-6) M) and actinomycin D (ACT-D; 10(-8) M) also inhibited BK-induced MMP-2 release from GP-TSMC. These results provide the first evidence for the involvement of BK in the release of MMP-2 from airway smooth muscle cells through activation of the BKB2-R. Such response is mostly mediated by the induction of COX and the subsequent production of endogenous prostaglandins (PGs). It could therefore be suggested that MMP-2 might play a role in the process of airway remodeling.
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- Ewa Zaczynska
- Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences, Wrocław, Poland
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Chang MS, Chen BC, Yu MT, Sheu JR, Chen TF, Lin CH. Phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate upregulates cyclooxygenase-2 expression in human pulmonary epithelial cells via Ras, Raf-1, ERK, and NF-κB, but not p38 MAPK, pathways. Cell Signal 2005; 17:299-310. [PMID: 15567061 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2004.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2004] [Accepted: 07/23/2004] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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In this study, we investigated the signaling pathway involved in cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) release by phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA), a protein kinase C (PKC) activator, in human pulmonary epithelial cells (A549). PMA-induced COX-2 expression was attenuated by PKC inhibitors (Go 6976 and Ro 31-8220), a Ras inhibitor (manumycin A), a Raf-1 inhibitor (GW 5074), a MEK inhibitor (PD 098059), and an NF-kappaB inhibitor (PDTC), but not by a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (genistein) or a p38 MAPK inhibitor (SB 203580). PMA also caused the activation of Ras, Raf-1, and ERK1/2. PMA-induced activation of Ras and Raf-1 was inhibited by Ro 31-8220 and manumycin A. PMA-mediated activation of ERK1/2 was inhibited by Ro 31-8220, manumycin A, GW 5074, and PD 098059. Stimulation of cells with PMA caused IkappaBalpha phosphorylation, IkappaBalpha degradation, and the formation of a NF-kappaB-specific DNA-protein complex. The PMA-mediated increase in kappaB-luciferase activity was inhibited by Ro 31-8220, manumycin A, GW5074, PD 098059, and PDTC. Taken together, these results indicate that PMA might activate PKC to elicit activation of the Ras/Raf-1/ERK1/2 pathway, which in turn initiates NF-kappaB activation, and finally induces COX-2 expression and PGE2 release in A549 cells.
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- Ming-Shyan Chang
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Birrell MA, McCluskie K, Wong S, Donnelly LE, Barnes PJ, Belvisi MG. Resveratrol, an extract of red wine, inhibits lipopolysaccharide induced airway neutrophilia and inflammatory mediators through an NF-kappaB-independent mechanism. FASEB J 2005; 19:840-1. [PMID: 15734790 DOI: 10.1096/fj.04-2691fje] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Consumption of a naturally occurring polyphenol, resveratrol, in particular through drinking moderate amounts of red wine, has been suggested to be beneficial to health. A plethora of in vitro studies published demonstrate various anti-inflammatory actions of resveratrol. The aim of this research was to determine whether any of these anti-inflammatory effects translate in vivo in a rodent model of LPS induced airway inflammation. Resveratrol reduced lung tissue neutrophilia to a similar magnitude as that achieved by treatment with budesonide. This was associated with a reduction in pro-inflammatory cytokines and prostanoid levels. Interestingly, the reduction did not appear to be due to an impact on NF-kappaB activation or the expression of the respective genes as suggested by various in vitro publications. These results suggest that resveratrol may possess anti-inflammatory properties via a novel mechanism. Elucidation of this mechanism may lead to potential new therapies for the treatment of chronic inflammation.
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- M A Birrell
- Respiratory Pharmacology, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, UK
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Moreilhon C, Gras D, Hologne C, Bajolet O, Cottrez F, Magnone V, Merten M, Groux H, Puchelle E, Barbry P. LiveStaphylococcus aureusand bacterial soluble factors induce different transcriptional responses in human airway cells. Physiol Genomics 2005; 20:244-55. [PMID: 15598879 DOI: 10.1152/physiolgenomics.00135.2004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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To characterize the response of respiratory epithelium to infection by Staphylococcus aureus ( S. aureus), human airway cells were incubated for 1 to 24 h with a supernatant of a S. aureus culture (bacterial supernatant), then profiled with a pangenomic DNA microarray. Because an upregulation of many genes was noticed around 3 h, three independent approaches were then used to characterize the host response to a 3-h contact either with bacterial supernatant or with live bacteria: 1) a DNA microarray containing 4,200 sequence-verified probes, 2) a semiquantitative RT-PCR with a set of 537 pairs of validated primers, or 3) ELISA assay of IL-8, IL-6, TNFα, and PGE2. Among others, Fos, Jun, and EGR-1 were upregulated by the bacterial supernatant and by live bacteria. Increased expression of bhlhb2 and Mig-6, promoter regions which harbor HIF responding elements, was explained by an increased expression of the HIF-1α protein. Activation of the inducible form of cyclooxygenase, COX-2, and of the interleukins IL-1, IL-6, and IL-8, as well as of the NF-κB pathway, was observed preferentially in cells in contact with bacterial supernatant. Early infection was characterized by an upregulation of anti-apoptotic genes and a downregulation of pro-apoptotic genes. This correlated with a necrotic, rather than apoptotic cell death. Overall, this first global description of an airway epithelial infection by S. aureus demonstrates a larger global response to bacterial supernatant (in term of altered genes and variation factors) than to exponentially growing live bacteria.
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- Chimène Moreilhon
- Institut de Pharmacologie Moléculaire et Cellulaire UMR 6097 Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis, Valbonne, France
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Lucas R, Warner TD, Vojnovic I, Mitchell JA. Cellular mechanisms of acetaminophen: role of cyclo-oxygenase. FASEB J 2005; 19:635-7. [PMID: 15705740 DOI: 10.1096/fj.04-2437fje] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used drugs for the safe and effective treatment of pain and fever. Acetaminophen works by lowering cyclo-oxygenase products preferentially in the central nervous system, where oxidant stress is strictly limited. However, the precise mechanism of action for acetaminophen on cyclo-oxygenase activity is debated. Two theories prevail. First, it is suggested that acetaminophen selectively inhibits a distinct form of cyclo-oxygenase, cyclo-oxygenase-3. Second, it is suggested that acetaminophen has no affinity for the active site of cyclo-oxygenase but instead blocks activity by reducing the active oxidized form of cyclo-oxygenase to an inactive form. Here, we have used an in vitro model of cyclo-oxygenase-2 activity (A549 cells stimulated with IL-1beta) to show that acetaminophen is an effective inhibitor of cyclo-oxygenase activity in intact cells. However, acetaminophen, unlike nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), cannot inhibit activity in broken cell preparations. The inhibitory effects of acetaminophen were abolished by increasing intracellular oxidation conditions with the cell-permeable hydroperoxide t-butylOOH. Similarly the inhibitory effects of the cyclo-oxygenase-2 selective inhibitor rofecoxib or the mixed cyclo-oxygenase-1/cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitors ibuprofen and naproxen were significant reduced by t-butylOOH. By contrast, the inhibitory effects of indomethacin or diclofenac, which also inhibit both cyclo-oxygenase-1 and cyclo-oxygenase-2, were unaffected by t-butylOOH. These observations dispel the notion that cyclo-oxygenase-3 is involved in the actions of acetaminophen and provide evidence that supports the theory that acetaminophen interferes with the oxidation state of cyclo-oxygease. Moreover, they suggest for the first time that the inhibitory effects of some NSAIDs, including the newly introduced cyclo-oxygenase-2 selective inhibitor rofecoxib, owe part of their inhibitory actions to effects on oxidation state of cyclo-oxygenase. Our data with t-butylOOH and NSAIDs illustrates an, as yet, undeveloped therapeutic window for the "cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor". Specifically, combining active site selectively with actions on enzyme oxidation state would allow for a broader range of tissue selective drugs.
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- Ruth Lucas
- Cardiothoracic Pharmacology, UCCM, Royal Brompton Hospital, NHLI, Imperial College London, UK
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Lin CC, Sun CC, Luo SF, Tsai AC, Chien CS, Hsiao LD, Lee CW, Hsieh JT, Yang CM. Induction of cyclooxygenase-2 expression in human tracheal smooth muscle cells by interleukin-1beta: involvement of p42/p44 and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinases and nuclear factor-kappaB. J Biomed Sci 2004; 11:377-90. [PMID: 15067222 DOI: 10.1007/bf02254443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2003] [Accepted: 11/07/2003] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Interleukin-1beta (IL-1beta) has been recognized as a potent stimulus for the synthesis of prostaglandin (PG), which has been implicated in inflammatory responses of the airways. However, the mechanisms underlying IL-1beta-induced cyclooxygenase (COX) expression and PGE(2) synthesis via activation of p42/p44 and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) in human tracheal smooth muscle cells (HTSMCs) are not completely understood. We found that IL-1beta increased COX-2 expression and PGE(2) synthesis in time- and concentration-dependent manners. Both specific phosphatidylcholine-phospholipase C inhibitor (D609) and protein kinase C inhibitor (GF109203X) attenuated IL-1beta-induced responses in HTSMCs. IL-1beta-induced COX-2 expression and PGE(2) synthesis were also inhibited by an inhibitor of MEK1/2 (PD98059) and inhibitors of p38 MAPK (SB203580 and SB202190), respectively, suggesting the involvement of p42/p44 and p38 MAPKs in these responses. This hypothesis was further supported by the transient activation of p42/p44 and p38 MAPKs induced by IL-1beta. Furthermore, IL-1beta-induced activation of nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-kappaB) was inversely correlated with the degradation of IkappaB-alpha in HTSMCs. IL-1beta-induced COX-2 expression and PGE(2) synthesis were inhibited by the NF-kappaB inhibitor pyrrolidinedithiocarbamate. These findings suggest that the expression of COX-2 is correlated with the release of PGE(2) from IL-1beta-challenged HTSMCs, which is mediated, at least in part, through p42/p44 and p38 MAPKs and NF-kappaB signaling pathways in HTSMCs.
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- Chih-Chung Lin
- Department of Anesthetics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan, ROC
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Chivers JE, Cambridge LM, Catley MC, Mak JC, Donnelly LE, Barnes PJ, Newton R. Differential effects of RU486 reveal distinct mechanisms for glucocorticoid repression of prostaglandin E2 release. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004; 271:4042-52. [PMID: 15479233 DOI: 10.1111/j.1432-1033.2004.04342.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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In A549 pulmonary cells, the dexamethasone- and budesonide-dependent repression of interleukin-1beta-induced prostaglandin E2 release was mimicked by the steroid antagonist, RU486. Conversely, whereas dexamethasone and budesonide were highly effective inhibitors of interleukin-1beta-induced cyclooxygenase (COX)/prostaglandin E synthase (PGES) activity and COX-2 expression, RU486 (<1 microm) was a poor inhibitor, but was able to efficiently antagonize the effects of dexamethasone and budesonide. In addition, both dexamethasone and RU486 repressed [3H]arachidonate release, which is consistent with an effect at the level of phospholipase A2 activity. By contrast, glucocorticoid response element-dependent transcription was unaffected by RU486 but induced by dexamethasone and budesonide, whilst dexamethasone- and budesonide-dependent repression of nuclear factor-kappaB-dependent transcription was maximally 30-40% and RU486 (<1 microm) was without significant effect. Thus, two pharmacologically distinct mechanisms of glucocorticoid-dependent repression of prostaglandin E2 release are revealed. First, glucocorticoid-dependent repression of arachidonic acid is mimicked by RU486 and, second, repression of COX/PGES is antagonized by RU486. Finally, whilst all compounds induced glucocorticoid receptor translocation, no role for glucocorticoid response element-dependent transcription is supported in these inhibitory processes and only a limited role for glucocorticoid-dependent inhibition of nuclear factor-kappaB in the repression of COX-2 is indicated.
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- Joanna E Chivers
- Department of Thoracic Medicine, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, Faculty of Medicine, London, UK
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Lin CC, Hsiao LD, Chien CS, Lee CW, Hsieh JT, Yang CM. Tumor necrosis factor-alpha-induced cyclooxygenase-2 expression in human tracheal smooth muscle cells: involvement of p42/p44 and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinases and nuclear factor-kappaB. Cell Signal 2004; 16:597-607. [PMID: 14751545 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2003.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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This study was to determine the mechanism of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha)-enhanced cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 expression associated with prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) synthesis in human tracheal smooth muscle cells (HTSMCs). TNF-alpha markedly increased COX-2 expression and PGE2 synthesis in a time- and concentration-dependent manner, whereas COX-1 remained unaltered. Tyrosine kinase inhibitor (genistein), phosphatidylcholine-specific phospholipase C (PC-PLC) inhibitor (D-609) and PKC inhibitor (GF109203X) attenuated TNF-alpha-induced COX-2 expression and PGE2 synthesis in HTSMCs. TNF-alpha-induced COX-2 expression and PGE2 synthesis were also inhibited by PD98059 (an inhibitor of MEK1/2) and SB203580 and SB202190 (inhibitors of p38 MAPK), respectively, suggesting the involvement of p42/p44 and p38 MAPKs in these responses. This hypothesis was further supported by that TNF-alpha induced a transient activation of p42/p44 and p38 MAPKs in a time-and concentration-dependent manner. Furthermore, TNF-alpha-induced activation of nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-kappaB) reversely correlated with the degradation of IkappaB-alpha in HTSMCs. TNF-alpha-induced COX-2 expression and PGE2 synthesis was also inhibited by NF-kappaB inhibitor pyrrolidinedithiocarbamate (PDTC). These findings suggest that the increased expression of COX-2 correlates with the release of PGE2 from TNF-alpha-challenged HTSMCs, at least in part, mediated through p42/p44 and p38 MAPKs as well as NF-kappaB signaling pathways in HTSMCs.
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- Chih-Chung Lin
- Department of Anesthetics, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University Kwei-San, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
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Szczeklik W, Sanak M, Szczeklik A. Functional effects and gender association of COX-2 gene polymorphism G-765C in bronchial asthma. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2004; 114:248-53. [PMID: 15316498 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2004.05.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 117] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Prostaglandins, generated via the COX pathways, are essential mediators of inflammation in bronchial asthma. The promoter polymorphism of COX-2 gene (G-765C), which might affect binding of transcription factors, has recently been described OBJECTIVE To study distribution and function of the genetic COX-2 variant in patients with asthma compared with healthy controls. METHODS Three groups of adults were studied: (1) patients with aspirin-induced asthma (AIA; n=112), (2) asthmatic patients who tolerated aspirin (ATA; n=198), and (3) a random population sample from city of Krakow (n=547). The COX-2 promoter region was genotyped for the G-765C polymorphism. Ex vivo production of prostaglandin E2 and prostaglandin D2 by peripheral blood monocytes was measured. RESULTS In the 2 asthmatic groups, the G-765C allele frequency was similar (AIA, 0.18; ATA, 0.19) and did not differ from that of controls (0.17). In asthmatic women, but not in men, CC homozygotes were overrepresented compared with controls (odds ratio, 3.08; 95% CI, 1.35-6.63; P=.01). There was no relationship between genotype and FEV1, serum IgE, blood eosinophil count, or duration of the disease. In AIA but not in ATA patients, CC homozygosity was associated with more severe course of the disease, as reflected by need for oral corticotherapy. Production of 2 prostaglandins by monocytes was more than 10-fold higher in CC than in GG homozygotes, and the magnitude of this difference was not changed by LPS stimulation. CONCLUSION In asthma, the COX-2 -765C homozygosity is associated with female sex. The CC homozygosity has functional effects resulting in increased capacity of monocytes to produce prostaglandins.
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- Wojciech Szczeklik
- Department of Medicine, Jagiellonian University School of Medicine, Kraków, Poland
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