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Bumbăcea RS, Udrea MR, Ali S, Bojincă VC. Balancing Benefits and Risks: A Literature Review on Hypersensitivity Reactions to Human G-CSF (Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor). Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4807. [PMID: 38732026 PMCID: PMC11084733 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25094807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 04/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
Abstract
Human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) is a granulopoietic growth factor used in the treatment of neutropenia following chemotherapy, myeloablative treatment, or healthy donors preparing for allogeneic transplantation. Few hypersensitivity reactions (HRs) have been reported, and its true prevalence is unknown. We aimed to systematically characterize G-CSF-induced HRs while including a comprehensive list of adverse reactions. We reviewed articles published before January 2024 by searching in the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases using a combination of the keywords listed, selected the ones needed, and extracted relevant data. The search resulted in 68 entries, 17 relevant to our study and 7 others found from manually searching bibliographic sources. A total of 40 cases of G-CSF-induced HR were described and classified as immediate (29) or delayed (11). Immediate ones were mostly caused by filgrastim (13 minimum), with at least 9 being grade 5 on the WAO anaphylaxis scale. Delayed reactions were mostly maculopapular exanthemas and allowed for the continuation of G-CSF. Reactions after first exposure frequently appeared and were present in at least 11 of the 40 cases. Only five desensitization protocols have been found concerning the topic at hand in the analyzed data. We believe this study brings to light the research interest in this topic that could benefit from further exploration, and propose regular updating to include the most recently published evidence.
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- Roxana Silvia Bumbăcea
- Allergology Department, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (R.S.B.); (S.A.)
- Department of Allergology and Clinical Immunology, “Carol Davila” Nephrology Clinical Hospital, 010731 Bucharest, Romania
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- Allergology Department, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (R.S.B.); (S.A.)
- Department of Allergology and Clinical Immunology, “Carol Davila” Nephrology Clinical Hospital, 010731 Bucharest, Romania
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- Allergology Department, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (R.S.B.); (S.A.)
- Department of Allergology and Clinical Immunology, “Carol Davila” Nephrology Clinical Hospital, 010731 Bucharest, Romania
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- Clinical Department 5, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania;
- Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, “Sfânta Maria” Hospital, 011172 Bucharest, Romania
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Cai L, Jeong YW, Hwang WS, Hyun SH. Optimization of human recombinant granulocyte-colony stimulating factor supplementation during in vitro production of porcine embryos to improve the efficiency of resource utilization of poor-quality cumulus-oocyte complexes. Theriogenology 2024; 216:93-102. [PMID: 38159389 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2023.12.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), a pleiotropic cytokine, is secreted by the reproductive tract. Furthermore, our previous study indicated that human recombinant G-CSF (hrG-CSF) supplementation during porcine oocyte in vitro maturation (IVM) or during embryo in vitro culture (IVC) improved their quality and development potential when using cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) with more than three cumulus cell layers (CCL >3). Thus, in this study, we investigate the optimal conditions of hrG-CSF supplementation throughout the in vitro production (IVP: IVM + IVC) system to improve the embryo production efficiency of "poor-quality (CCL ≤3)" oocytes. COCs were classified into two groups according to the number of CCL (>3 and ≤3) and embryonic viability was analyzed after treatment with hrG-CSF during IVC. The mRNA transcription levels of G-CSF in COCs were compared based on their type and the period of IVM. Finally, developmental capacity and quality were evaluated after treatment with hrG-CSF for different periods of IVP. No marked effects on the developmental potential of embryos when using CCL ≤3 type COCs were observed after supplementing hrG-CSF only during IVC. Moreover, the mRNA transcription level of G-CSF increased gradually with IVM culture time and was higher in CCL ≤3 COCs than in >3. Supplementing hrG-CSF only during the IVM period resulted in the best embryo developmental potential, while supplementing hrG-CSF during the IVP period resulted in the best quality embryos, reflected in the increased total cell number and decreased apoptotic nuclei index of blastocysts. These findings indicate that "poor-quality" COCs may have a greater demand for G-CSF than "good-quality", meanwhile hrG-CSF supplementation throughout IVP improves resource utilization efficiency in poor-quality COCs.
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- Lian Cai
- UAE Biotech Research Center, Al Wathba, 30310, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Laboratory of Veterinary Embryology and Biotechnology (VETEMBIO), College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, 28644, Republic of Korea; School of Veterinary Biosecurity and Protection, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, 28644, Republic of Korea
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- UAE Biotech Research Center, Al Wathba, 30310, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- UAE Biotech Research Center, Al Wathba, 30310, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Department of Biology, North-Eastern Federal University, Yakutsk, 67707, Sakha Republic, Russia.
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Embryology and Biotechnology (VETEMBIO), College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, 28644, Republic of Korea; School of Veterinary Biosecurity and Protection, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, 28644, Republic of Korea.
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Masgrau-Alsina S, Wackerbarth LM, Lim DS, Sperandio M. MST1 controls murine neutrophil homeostasis via the G-CSFR/STAT3 axis. Front Immunol 2022; 13:1038936. [PMID: 36618429 PMCID: PMC9816424 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.1038936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
The release of neutrophils from the bone marrow into the blood circulation is essential for neutrophil homeostasis and the protection of the organism from invading microorganisms. Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) plays a pivotal role in this process and guides granulopoiesis as well as the release of bone marrow neutrophils into the blood stream both during homeostasis and in case of infection through activation of the G-CSF receptor/signal transduction and activation of transcription 3 (STAT3) signaling pathway. Here, we investigated the role of the mammalian sterile 20-like kinase 1 (MST1) for neutrophil homeostasis and neutrophil mobilization. We found increased plasma levels of G-CSF in Mst1 -/- mice compared to wild type mice both under homeostatic conditions as well as after stimulation with the proinflammatory cytokine TNF-α. In addition, G-CSF-induced mobilization of neutrophils from the bone marrow into the blood circulation in vivo was markedly reduced in the absence of MST1. Interestingly, this was not accompanied by differences in the number of blood neutrophils. Addressing the underlying molecular mechanism of MST1-regulated neutrophil mobilization, we found reduced STAT3 phosphorylation and impaired upregulation of CXCR2 in Mst1 -/- bone marrow neutrophils compared to wild type cells, while JAK2 phosphorylation was not altered. Taken together, we identify MST1 as a critical modulator of neutrophil homeostasis and neutrophil mobilization from the bone marrow, which adds another important aspect to the complex role of MST1 in regulating innate immunity.
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- Sergi Masgrau-Alsina
- Institute of Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathophysiology, Walter Brendel Center of Experimental Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathophysiology, Walter Brendel Center of Experimental Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathophysiology, Walter Brendel Center of Experimental Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich, Munich, Germany,*Correspondence: Markus Sperandio,
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Molecular Clues to Understanding Causes of Human-Assisted Reproduction Treatment Failures and Possible Treatment Options. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231810357. [PMID: 36142268 PMCID: PMC9499616 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231810357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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More than forty years after the first birth following in vitro fertilization (IVF), the success rates of IVF and of IVF-derived assisted reproduction techniques (ART) still remain relatively low. Interindividual differences between infertile couples and the nature of the problems underlying their infertility appear to be underestimated nowadays. Consequently, the molecular basis of each couple’s reproductive function and of its disturbances is needed to offer an individualized diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to each couple, instead of applying a standard or minimally adapted protocols to everybody. Interindividual differences include sperm and oocyte function and health status, early (preimplantation) embryonic development, the optimal window of uterine receptivity for the implanting embryo, the function of the corpus luteum as the main source of progesterone production during the first days of pregnancy, the timing of the subsequent luteoplacental shift in progesterone production, and aberrant reactions of the uterine immune cells to the implanting and recently implanted embryos. In this article, the molecular basis that underlies each of these abnormalities is reviewed and discussed, with the aim to design specific treatment options to be used for each of them.
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Che JH, Zheng ZM, Li MQ, Yao X. Macrophage Polarization in Placenta Accreta and Macrophage-trophoblast Interactions. Am J Reprod Immunol 2022; 88:e13611. [PMID: 36000792 DOI: 10.1111/aji.13611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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PROBLEM Placenta accreta (PA) is defined by an abnormal invasion of placental trophoblasts into the myometrium, which can lead to serious postpartum complications. Macrophages play an important role in the regulation of trophoblast function. Both granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) and its receptor (granulocyte colony-stimulating factor receptor, G-CSFR) have effects on trophoblast invasion. However, the current understanding of G-CSF secretion, G-CSFR expression, abnormal polarization of decidual macrophages (dMϕ) in PA and the abnormal invasion of placental trophoblasts into the myometrium are limited. METHOD OF STUDY The polarization of dMϕ in PA was analyzed by flow cytometry (FCM), and the expression of G-CSFR in placental trophoblasts in PA was evaluated by immunohistochemistry. In an in vitro co-culture model, we investigated the effects of HTR-8/SVneo trophoblasts cell line (HTR-8) on macrophage human monocyte cell line (THP-1) polarization and G-CSF secretion, and we also analyzed the effects of THP-1 cells, especially M2-like subtype, on primary trophoblasts and HTR-8 proliferation, invasion, and adhesion. FCM, transwell assays, adhesion assays, and proliferation assays were used in the above model. RESULTS Compared with controls (n = 9), dMϕ showed significantly lower levels of M1 markers CD80 and CD86 and higher levels of the M2 markers CD163 and CD206, and G-CSFR expression of placental trophoblasts was increased in PA(n = 5). In vitro experiments showed that the trophoblast HTR-8 cell line induced polarization of THP-1 cells to an M2-like subtype and increased their secretion of G-CSF. Furthermore, IL-4/IL-13-induced M2-like THP-1 macrophages were able to increase the expression of G-CSFR, proliferation, invasion and adhesion of both primary trophoblasts and HTR-8 trophoblasts. CONCLUSIONS There is an altered immune imbalance at the maternal-fetal interface in PA, which further may lead to abnormal trophoblast function. G-CSF and its receptors may play important roles in abnormal polarization of macrophages and abnormal invasion of trophoblasts. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Jia-Hui Che
- Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,NHC Key Lab of Reproduction Regulation (Shanghai Institute for Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Technologies), Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,NHC Key Lab of Reproduction Regulation (Shanghai Institute for Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Technologies), Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Park SD, Saunders AS, Reidy MA, Bender DE, Clifton S, Morris KT. A review of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor receptor signaling and regulation with implications for cancer. Front Oncol 2022; 12:932608. [PMID: 36033452 PMCID: PMC9402976 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.932608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
Abstract
Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor receptor (GCSFR) is a critical regulator of granulopoiesis. Studies have shown significant upregulation of GCSFR in a variety of cancers and cell types and have recognized GCSFR as a cytokine receptor capable of influencing both myeloid and non-myeloid immune cells, supporting pro-tumoral actions. This systematic review aims to summarize the available literature examining the mechanisms that control GCSFR signaling, regulation, and surface expression with emphasis on how these mechanisms may be dysregulated in cancer. Experiments with different cancer cell lines from breast cancer, bladder cancer, glioma, and neuroblastoma are used to review the biological function and underlying mechanisms of increased GCSFR expression with emphasis on actions related to tumor proliferation, migration, and metastasis, primarily acting through the JAK/STAT pathway. Evidence is also presented that demonstrates a differential physiological response to aberrant GCSFR signal transduction in different organs. The lifecycle of the receptor is also reviewed to support future work defining how this signaling axis becomes dysregulated in malignancies.
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- Sungjin David Park
- Department of Surgery, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
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- Department of Information Management, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
- *Correspondence: Katherine T. Morris,
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Ding J, Wang J, Cai X, Yin T, Zhang Y, Yang C, Yang J. Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor in reproductive-related disease: Function, regulation and therapeutic effect. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 150:112903. [PMID: 35430390 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.112903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) is one of the cytokines which plays important roles in embryo implantation and normal pregnancy. At the maternal-fetal interface, G-CSF can be synthesized by multiple cells, and participates in regulation of trophoblast development, endometrial decidualization, placental metabolism and angiogenesis. Moreover, as an important medium of intercellular communication, G-CSF has also been shown to exert key roles in crosstalk between cellular components at the maternal-fetal interface. Recently, our study demonstrated that G-CSF derived from M2 macrophage could promote trophoblasts invasion and migration through activating PI3K/AKT/Erk1/2 pathway, thereby involving in normal pregnancy program. Herein, we will summarize the role and regulation of G-CSF in normal pregnancy and reproductive-related disease, and the clinical applications of G-CSF in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization with thin endometrium, repeated implantation failure, and women suffered with recurrent spontaneous abortion.
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- Jinli Ding
- Reproductive Medical Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University & Hubei Clinic Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Embryonic Development, Wuhan 430060, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University & Hubei Clinic Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Embryonic Development, Wuhan 430060, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University & Hubei Key Laboratory of Tumor Biological Behaviors & Hubei Cancer Clinical Study Center & The Clinical Medical Research Center of Peritoneal Cancer of Wuhan, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University & Hubei Clinic Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Embryonic Development, Wuhan 430060, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University & Hubei Key Laboratory of Tumor Biological Behaviors & Hubei Cancer Clinical Study Center & The Clinical Medical Research Center of Peritoneal Cancer of Wuhan, Wuhan 430071, China.
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University & Hubei Clinic Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Embryonic Development, Wuhan 430060, China.
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Wu W, Xu GF, Hu YJ. The therapeutic effect of granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) on potential biochemical pregnancy in patients with unexplained repeated transplantation failure (RIF): a case series and literature review. Gynecol Endocrinol 2022; 38:443-447. [PMID: 35244509 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2022.2036716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Biochemical pregnancy is a type of embryo transfer failure, patients with unexplained repeated implantation failure (RIF) also have higher biochemical pregnancy rate. Our study intends to evaluate the effect of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) in patients with unexplained RIF with low hCG levels in early pregnancy. METHODS Unexplained RIF patients with low hCG levels after embryo transfer were allocated. G-CSF were administrated from the ninth days after embryo transfer. Clinical pregnancy, miscarriage and live birth rates were evaluated. RESULTS The clinical pregnancy and live birth rates were 52.5% and 30%. CONCLUSION G-CSF is an effective treatment for potential biochemical pregnancy in unexplained RIF patients.
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- Wei Wu
- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Hasan S, Hu L, Williams O, Eklund EA. Ruxolitinib ameliorates progressive anemia and improves survival during episodes of emergency granulopoiesis in Fanconi C−/− mice. Exp Hematol 2022; 109:55-67.e2. [PMID: 35278531 PMCID: PMC9064927 DOI: 10.1016/j.exphem.2022.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Revised: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
Fanconi anemia (FA) is an inherited disorder of DNA repair with hematologic manifestations that range from anemia to bone marrow failure to acute myeloid leukemia. In a murine model of FA (Fancc-/- mice), we found bone marrow failure was accelerated by repeated attempts to induce emergency (stress) granulopoiesis, the process for granulocyte production during the innate immune response. Fancc-/- mice exhibited an impaired granulocytosis response and died with profound anemia during repeated challenge. In the current study, we found erythropoiesis and serum erythropoietin decreased in Fancc-/- and wild-type (Wt) mice as emergency granulopoiesis peaked. Serum erythropoietin returned to baseline during steady-state resumption, and compensatory proliferation of erythroid progenitors was associated with DNA damage and apoptosis in Fancc-/- mice, but not Wt mice. The erythropoietin receptor activates Janus kinase 2 (Jak2), and we found treatment of Fancc-/- mice with ruxolitinib (Jak1/2-inhibitor) decreased anemia, enhanced granulocytosis, delayed clonal progression and prolonged survival during repeated emergency granulopoiesis episodes. This was associated with a decrease in DNA damage and apoptosis in Fancc-/- erythroid progenitors during this process. Transcriptome analysis of these cells identified enhanced activity of pathways for metabolism of reactive oxygen species, and decreased apoptosis- and autophagy-related pathways, as major ruxolitinib-effects in Fancc-/- mice. In contrast, ruxolitinib influenced primarily pathways involved in proliferation and differentiation in Wt mice. Ruxolitinib is approved for treatment of myeloproliferative disorders and graft-versus-host disease, suggesting the possibility of translational use as a bone marrow protectant in FA.
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- Shirin Hasan
- Department of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL; Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL.
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Desai TD, Wen Y, Daddam JR, Cheng F, Chen C, Pan C, Lin K, Tsai R. Long term therapeutic effects of icariin‐loaded
PLGA
microspheres in an experimental model of optic nerve ischemia via modulation of
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axis. Bioeng Transl Med 2022; 7:e10289. [PMID: 35600664 PMCID: PMC9115698 DOI: 10.1002/btm2.10289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Revised: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
Abstract
An ischemic insult at optic nerve (ON) is followed by detrimental neuroinflammation that results in progressive and long‐lasting retinal ganglion cell (RGC) death and vision loss. Icariin was reported to be a safe and effective natural anti‐inflammatory drug. Herein, we evaluated the long‐term therapeutic effects of a single intravitreal injection of poly(lactide‐co‐glycolide) PLGA–icariin in a rat model of anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (rAION). Treatment with PLGA microspheres of icariin preserved the visual function and RGC density for 1 month in the rAION model. In addition, ON edema and macrophage infiltration were inhibited by treating PLGA microspheres of icariin. We found that the binding complex of icariin and CCAAT enhancer binding protein beta (CEBP‐β) significantly induced endogenous granulocyte colony‐stimulating factor (G‐CSF) expression to activate noncanonical nuclear factor kappa B (NF‐κB) signaling pathway by promoting an alternative phosphorylation reaction of IKK‐β. Activation of noncanonical NF‐κB signaling pathway promoted the M2 microglia/macrophage polarization and AKT1 activation, which prevented neuroinflammation and RGC apoptosis after ON infarct. This study concluded that protective mechanism of icariin is a CEBP‐β/G‐CSF axis‐induced noncanonical NF‐κB activation, which provides the long‐term neuroprotective effects via anti‐inflammatory and antiapoptotic actions after ON ischemia.
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- Tushar Dnyaneshwar Desai
- Institute of Eye Research Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation Hualien Taiwan
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- Institute of Eye Research Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation Hualien Taiwan
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- Department of Animal Science Agriculture Research Organization, Volcani Center Rishon LeTsiyon Israel
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- Drug Delivery Technology Department Industrial Technology Research Institute Hsinchu Taiwan
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- Drug Delivery Technology Department Industrial Technology Research Institute Hsinchu Taiwan
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- Drug Delivery Technology Department Industrial Technology Research Institute Hsinchu Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Laboratory and Biotechnology Chung Shan Medical University Taichung Taiwan
- Department of Medicine Mackay Medical College Taiwan
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- Institute of Eye Research Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation Hualien Taiwan
- Institute of Medical Sciences Tzu Chi University Hualien Taiwan
- Doctoral Degree Program in Translational Medicine Tzu Chi University and Academia Sinica Hualien Taiwan
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Li W, Guan X, Sun B, Sun L. A Novel microRNA of Japanese Flounder Regulates Antimicrobial Immunity Involving a Bacteria-Binding CSF3. Front Immunol 2021; 12:723401. [PMID: 34489973 PMCID: PMC8417112 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.723401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs that regulate diverse biological processes including immunity. In a previous high-throughput RNA sequencing study, a novel miRNA, pol-miR-novel_642, was identified from Japanese flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus), a farmed fish species with important economic value. In this study, we investigated the regulatory mechanism and the function of pol-miR-novel_642 and its target gene. We found that pol-miR-novel_642 targeted, in a sequence-specific manner, a flounder gene encoding an uncharacterized protein that is a structural homologue of murine granulocyte colony stimulating factor 3 (CSF3). The expression of pol-miR-novel_642 and its target gene (named PoCSF3-1) was regulated, in different manners, by the bacterial pathogen Edwardsiella tarda and the viral pathogen megalocytivirus. Overexpression of pol-miR-novel_642 or interference with PoCSF3-1 expression in flounder cells strongly potentiated E. tarda infection. Consistently, in vivo knockdown of PoCSF3-1 enhanced bacterial dissemination in flounder tissues but blocked viral replication, whereas in vivo overexpression of PoCSF3-1 inhibited bacterial dissemination and facilitated viral infection. Overexpression/knockdown of PoCSF3-1 and pol-miR-novel_642 also affected the activation of autophagy. Recombinant PoCSF3-1 (rPoCSF3-1) interacted with and inhibited the growth of Gram-negative bacteria in a manner relying on a PoCSF3-1-characteristic structural motif that is absent in mouse CSF3. rPoCSF3-1 also regulated the proliferation, inflammatory response, and immune defense of flounder head kidney leukocytes in a structure-dependent fashion. Together, these results reveal the function of a novel miRNA-CSF3 regulatory system of flounder, and add new insights into the role and mechanism of fish miRNA and CSF3 in antimicrobial immunity.
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- Wenrui Li
- CAS Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Institute of Oceanology, Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.,Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao, China.,College of Marine Science, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Institute of Oceanology, Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.,Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Institute of Oceanology, Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.,Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao, China.,College of Marine Science, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Institute of Oceanology, Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.,Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao, China.,College of Marine Science, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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Lin YT, Chen WC, Tsai MH, Chen JY, Chien CY, Huang SC. JAK2 Phosphorylation Signals and Their Associated Cytokines Involved in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps and Correlated with Disease Severity. Biomolecules 2021; 11:1059. [PMID: 34356683 PMCID: PMC8301971 DOI: 10.3390/biom11071059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Revised: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Janus kinase 2 (JAK2) is a member of the JAK family that transduces cytokine-mediated signals via the JAKs/STATs (signal transducer and activator of transcription proteins) pathway, which plays an important role in many inflammatory diseases. This study investigates the association of p-JAK2 and JAK2-associated cytokines from nasal polyp (NP) tissue with disease severity, and evaluates the p-JAK2-mediated STATs in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) with NP. Sixty-one CRSwNP patients with nasal polyps undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery were enrolled, while the turbinate tissues from 26 nasal obstruction patients were examined as the control group. Elevated levels of p-JAK2 were detected in CRSwNP, and significantly correlated with scores of disease severity (LMK-CT, TPS, and SNOT-22). Expressions of the JAK2-associated cytokines, such as IL-5, IL-6, IL-13, G-CSF, and IFN-γ were significantly higher in CRSwNP than in the controls, while the levels of IL-5, IL-6, IL-13, or G-CSF had positive correlation with scores of disease severity. Moreover, markedly increased expression of p-STAT3 in CRSwNP was observed relative to the control. Taken together, these data showed that the JAK2-associated cytokines including IL-6 and G-CSF may stimulate JAK2 phosphorylation to activate p-STAT3, indicating an association with disease severity and supporting its development of JAK2 inhibitor as a potential therapeutic agent for CRS.
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- Yu-Tsai Lin
- Department of Otolaryngology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan; (Y.-T.L.); (W.-C.C.); (M.-H.T.)
- Kaohsiung Chang Gung Head and Neck Oncology Group, Cancer Center, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan
- College of Pharmacy and Health Care, Tajen University, Pingtung County 907, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan; (Y.-T.L.); (W.-C.C.); (M.-H.T.)
- Kaohsiung Chang Gung Head and Neck Oncology Group, Cancer Center, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan; (Y.-T.L.); (W.-C.C.); (M.-H.T.)
- Kaohsiung Chang Gung Head and Neck Oncology Group, Cancer Center, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan
- College of Pharmacy and Health Care, Tajen University, Pingtung County 907, Taiwan
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- Department of Pathology and Lab Medicine, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung 813, Taiwan;
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan; (Y.-T.L.); (W.-C.C.); (M.-H.T.)
- Kaohsiung Chang Gung Head and Neck Oncology Group, Cancer Center, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan
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- Department of Anatomic Pathology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan
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Parhizkar F, Motavalli-Khiavi R, Aghebati-Maleki L, Parhizkar Z, Pourakbari R, Kafil HS, Danaii S, Yousefi M. The Impact of New Immunological Therapeutic Strategies on Recurrent Miscarriage and Recurrent Implantation Failure. Immunol Lett 2021; 236:20-30. [PMID: 34090942 DOI: 10.1016/j.imlet.2021.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2021] [Revised: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Maternal-fetal immune dysregulation is one of the risk factors that increases the probability of embryo rejection and reproductive failure. The stimulation of immunological tolerance and suppression of immunological rejection are prerequisites for protecting embryos and preventing immunological attacks. Hence, it appears that immunomodulatory and immunosuppressive therapies can manage reproductive failures by controlling immune cells. The current medical literature has shown that immunotherapy approaches and cell therapy have promising results in improving pregnancy outcomes and live birth rates. These outcomes are obtained by regulating maternal immune responses, and exerting positive effects on human reproductive processes.
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- Forough Parhizkar
- Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Gynecology Department, Eastern Azerbaijan ACECR ART Centre, Eastern Azerbaijan branch of ACECR, Tabriz, Iran
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Song S, Kong X, Borlongan C, Sava V, Sanchez-Ramos J. Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor Enhances Brain Repair Following Traumatic Brain Injury Without Requiring Activation of Cannabinoid Receptors. Cannabis Cannabinoid Res 2021; 6:48-57. [PMID: 33614952 PMCID: PMC7891202 DOI: 10.1089/can.2019.0090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Introduction: Treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI) with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) has been shown to enhance brain repair by direct neurotrophic actions on neural cells and by modulating the inflammatory response. Administration of cannabinoids after TBI has also been reported to enhance brain repair by similar mechanisms. Objectives: The primary objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that G-CSF mediates brain repair by interacting with the endocannabinoid system. Methods and Results: (i) Mice that underwent controlled cortical impact (CCI) were treated with G-CSF for 3 days either alone or in the presence of selective cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1-R) or cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2-R) agonists and antagonists. The trauma resulted in decreased expression of CB1-R and increased expression of CB2-R in the cortex, striatum, and hippocampus. Cortical and striatal levels of the major endocannabinoid ligand, 2-arachidonoyl-glycerol, were also increased by the CCI. Administration of the hematopoietic cytokine, G-CSF, following TBI, resulted in mitigation or reversal of trauma-induced CB1-R downregulation and CB2-R upregulation in the three brain regions. Treatment with CB1-R agonist (WIN55) or CB2-R agonist (HU308) mimicked the effects of G-CSF. (ii) Pharmacological blockade of CB1-R or CB2-R was not effective in preventing G-CSF's mitigation or reversal of trauma-induced alterations in these receptors. Conclusions: These results suggest that cellular and molecular mechanisms that mediate subacute effects of G-CSF do not depend on activation of CB1 or CB2 receptors. Failure of selective CB receptor antagonists to prevent the effects of G-CSF in this model has to be accepted with caution. CB receptor antagonists can interact with other CB and non-CB receptors. Investigation of the role of CB receptors in this TBI model will require studies with CB1-R and in CB2-R knockout mice to avoid nonspecific interaction of CB receptor agents with other receptors.
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MESH Headings
- Animals
- Arachidonic Acids/metabolism
- Arachidonic Acids/physiology
- Brain/metabolism
- Brain Injuries, Traumatic/drug therapy
- Brain Injuries, Traumatic/etiology
- Brain Injuries, Traumatic/metabolism
- Cannabinoid Receptor Agonists/pharmacology
- Cannabinoid Receptor Agonists/therapeutic use
- Cannabinoid Receptor Antagonists/pharmacology
- Cannabinoid Receptor Antagonists/therapeutic use
- Disease Models, Animal
- Endocannabinoids/metabolism
- Endocannabinoids/physiology
- Glycerides/metabolism
- Glycerides/physiology
- Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor/pharmacology
- Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor/therapeutic use
- Male
- Mice, Inbred C57BL
- Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases/metabolism
- Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB1/genetics
- Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB1/metabolism
- Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB2/genetics
- Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB2/metabolism
- Receptors, Cannabinoid/genetics
- Receptors, Cannabinoid/metabolism
- Signal Transduction/drug effects
- Mice
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- Shijie Song
- James Haley VA Medical Center, Tampa, Florida, USA
- Department of Neurology and University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- James Haley VA Medical Center, Tampa, Florida, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- James Haley VA Medical Center, Tampa, Florida, USA
- Department of Neurology and University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Neurology and University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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Ding J, Yang C, Zhang Y, Wang J, Zhang S, Guo D, Yin T, Yang J. M2 macrophage-derived G-CSF promotes trophoblasts EMT, invasion and migration via activating PI3K/Akt/Erk1/2 pathway to mediate normal pregnancy. J Cell Mol Med 2021; 25:2136-2147. [PMID: 33393205 PMCID: PMC7882967 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.16191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2020] [Revised: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Trophoblasts are important parts of the placenta and exert vital roles in the maternal-foetal crosstalk, and sufficient trophoblasts migration and invasion is critical for embryo implantation and normal pregnancy. Macrophages, as the major components of decidual microenvironment at maternal-foetal interface, can interact with trophoblasts to participate in the regulation of normal pregnancy. Previously, our group have demonstrated that trophoblasts could induce macrophages polarization to M2 subtype by secreting interleukin-6 (IL-6); however, the understanding of macrophages regulating the migration and invasion of trophoblasts is limited. In the present study, we used the co-cultured model to further investigate the effects of macrophages on trophoblasts migration and invasion. Our results showed that co-culture with macrophages promoted epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of trophoblasts, thereby enhancing their migrative and invasive abilities. Further experiments revealed that M2 macrophage-derived G-CSF was a key factor, which promoted the EMT, migration and invasion of trophoblasts via activating PI3K/Akt/Erk1/2 signalling pathway. Clinically, G-CSF was highly expressed in placental villous tissues of normal pregnancy patients compared to patients with recurrent spontaneous abortion, and its expression level was significantly correlation with EMT markers. Taken together, these findings indicate the important role of M2 macrophages in regulating trophoblasts EMT, migration and invasion, contributing to a new insight in concerning the crosstalk between macrophages and trophoblasts in the establishment and maintenance of normal pregnancy.
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- Jinli Ding
- Reproductive Medical Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University & Hubei Clinic Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Embryonic Development, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University & Hubei Clinic Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Embryonic Development, Wuhan, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University & Hubei Clinic Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Embryonic Development, Wuhan, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University & Hubei Clinic Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Embryonic Development, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University & Hubei Clinic Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Embryonic Development, Wuhan, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University & Hubei Clinic Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Embryonic Development, Wuhan, China
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Neuroprotection through G-CSF: recent advances and future viewpoints. Pharmacol Rep 2021; 73:372-385. [PMID: 33389706 DOI: 10.1007/s43440-020-00201-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Revised: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 11/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF), a member of the cytokine family of hematopoietic growth factors, is 19.6 kDa glycoprotein which is responsible for the proliferation, maturation, differentiation, and survival of neutrophilic granulocyte lineage. Apart from its proven clinical application to treat chemotherapy-associated neutropenia, recent pre-clinical studies have highlighted the neuroprotective roles of G-CSF i.e., mobilization of haemopoietic stem cells, anti-apoptotic, neuronal differentiation, angiogenesis and anti-inflammatory in animal models of neurological disorders. G-CSF is expressed by numerous cell types including neuronal, immune and endothelial cells. G-CSF is released in autocrine manner and binds to its receptor G-CSF-R which further activates numerous signaling transduction pathways including PI3K/AKT, JAK/STAT and MAP kinase, and thereby promote neuronal survival, proliferation, differentiation, mobilization of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells. The expression of G-CSF receptors (G-CSF-R) in the different brain regions and their upregulation in response to neuronal insult indicates the autocrine protective signaling mechanism of G-CSF by inhibition of apoptosis, inflammation, and stimulation of neurogenesis. These observed neuroprotective effects of G-CSF makes it an attractive target to mitigate neurodegeneration associated with neurological disorders. The objective of the review is to highlight and summarize recent updates on G-CSF as a therapeutically versatile neuroprotective agent along with mechanisms of action as well as possible clinical applications in neurodegenerative disorders including AD, PD and HD.
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Abdel Fattah IO, Nasr El-Din WA. Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor improves intervertebral disc degeneration in experimental adult male rats: A microscopic and radiological study. Anat Rec (Hoboken) 2020; 304:787-802. [PMID: 33015986 DOI: 10.1002/ar.24519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Revised: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) is a major contributor to low back pain (LBP). Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (GCSF) is known to mobilize hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) that may be implicated in intervertebral disc (IVD) regeneration. Rats were divided into the following three groups: (i) control group; (ii) IVDD group-the rats underwent Co5/Co6 and Co7/Co8 IVDD operation; and (iii) GCSF-treated group-the rats received daily GCSF subcutaneous injections starting 6 weeks after the IVDD operation and continued for 5 days. All of the rats were euthanized after 8 weeks, and IVDs were assessed by tail X-ray and histopathological, immunohistochemical, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analyses. The X-rays showed disc narrowing in the IVDD group that was significantly widened in the GCSF-treated rats. Histologically, the IVDD group showed disarrangement of the annulus fibrosis lamellae, complete degeneration of the nucleus pulposus, and loss of proteoglycan content. These changes were improved after GCSF treatment. Vertebral endplate thickness and cellularity were significantly decreased with IVDD and significantly increased after GCSF treatment. Stromal cell-derived factor-1α (SDF-1α) immune expression was significantly increased in the IVDD group but decreased in the GCSF-treated group. However, the caspase-3 expression percentage showed no significant difference among the studied groups. TEM showed excessive collagen deposits around the notochordal cells in the IVDD group, which were attenuated in the GCSF-treated group. These results indicate that GCSF improves IVDD and promotes its recovery based on radiological, histological and TEM findings.
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- Islam Omar Abdel Fattah
- Department of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
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- Department of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt.,Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
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Cai L, Jeong YW, Jin YX, Lee JY, Jeong YI, Hwang KC, Hyun SH, Hwang WS. Effects of human recombinant granulocyte-colony stimulating factor treatment during in vitro culture on porcine pre-implantation embryos. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0230247. [PMID: 32182268 PMCID: PMC7077850 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0230247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2019] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF), a pleiotropic cytokine, belongs to the hematopoietic growth factor family. Recent studies have reported that G-CSF is a predictive biomarker of oocyte and embryo developmental competence in humans. The aim of our study was to determine whether CSF3 and its receptor (CSF3R) were expressed in porcine maternal reproductive tissues (oviduct and uterus), cumulus cells, and embryos and to investigate the effects of human recombinant G-CSF (hrG-CSF) supplementation during in vitro culture (IVC) on the developmental competence of pre-implantation embryos. To do this, we first performed reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Second, we performed parthenogenetic activation (PA), in vitro fertilization (IVF), and somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) to evaluate the embryonic developmental potential after hrG-CSF supplementation based on various concentrations (0 ng/mL, 10 ng/mL, 50 ng/mL, and 100 ng/mL) and durations (Un-treated, Days 0–3, Days 4–7, and Days 0–7) of IVC. Finally, we examined transcriptional levels of several marker genes in blastocysts. The results of our study showed that CSF3 transcript was present in all samples we assessed. CSF3-R was also detected, except in cumulus cells and blastocysts from PA. Furthermore, 10 ng/mL and Days 0–7 were the optimal concentration and duration for the viability of in vitro embryonic development, especially for SCNT-derived embryos. The rate of blastocyst formation and the total cell number of blastocysts were significantly enhanced, while the number and index of apoptotic nuclei were significantly decreased in optimal condition groups compared to others. Moreover, the transcriptional levels of anti-apoptotis- (BCL2), proliferation- (PCNA), and pluripotency- (POU5F1) related genes were dramatically upregulated. In conclusion, for the first time, we demonstrated that CSF3 and CSF3R were expressed in porcine reproductive organs, cells, and embryos. Additionally, we determined that hrG-CSF treatment improved porcine embryonic development capacity in vitro.
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- Lian Cai
- Abu Dhabi Biotech Research Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, South Korea
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- Abu Dhabi Biotech Research Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Abu Dhabi Biotech Research Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Animal Science, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Chungbuk, Republic of Korea
- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Abu Dhabi Biotech Research Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Abu Dhabi Biotech Research Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Abu Dhabi Biotech Research Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Abu Dhabi Biotech Research Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, South Korea
- * E-mail: (WSH); (SHH)
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- Abu Dhabi Biotech Research Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- * E-mail: (WSH); (SHH)
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Hall TJ, Vernimmen D, Browne JA, Mullen MP, Gordon SV, MacHugh DE, O’Doherty AM. Alveolar Macrophage Chromatin Is Modified to Orchestrate Host Response to Mycobacterium bovis Infection. Front Genet 2020; 10:1386. [PMID: 32117424 PMCID: PMC7020904 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2019.01386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2019] [Accepted: 12/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Bovine tuberculosis is caused by infection with Mycobacterium bovis, which can also cause disease in a range of other mammals, including humans. Alveolar macrophages are the key immune effector cells that first encounter M. bovis and how the macrophage epigenome responds to mycobacterial pathogens is currently not well understood. Here, we have used chromatin immunoprecipitation sequencing (ChIP-seq), RNA-seq and miRNA-seq to examine the effect of M. bovis infection on the bovine alveolar macrophage (bAM) epigenome. We show that H3K4me3 is more prevalent, at a genome-wide level, in chromatin from M. bovis-infected bAM compared to control non-infected bAM; this was particularly evident at the transcriptional start sites of genes that determine programmed macrophage responses to mycobacterial infection (e.g. M1/M2 macrophage polarisation). This pattern was also supported by the distribution of RNA Polymerase II (Pol II) ChIP-seq results, which highlighted significantly increased transcriptional activity at genes demarcated by permissive chromatin. Identification of these genes enabled integration of high-density genome-wide association study (GWAS) data, which revealed genomic regions associated with resilience to infection with M. bovis in cattle. Through integration of these data, we show that bAM transcriptional reprogramming occurs through differential distribution of H3K4me3 and Pol II at key immune genes. Furthermore, this subset of genes can be used to prioritise genomic variants from a relevant GWAS data set.
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- Thomas J. Hall
- Animal Genomics Laboratory, UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- The Roslin Institute and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, Easter Bush, Midlothian, United Kingdom
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- Animal Genomics Laboratory, UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Bioscience Research Institute, Athlone Institute of Technology, Athlone, Ireland
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- UCD School of Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- UCD Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Animal Genomics Laboratory, UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- UCD Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Animal Genomics Laboratory, UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Immunohistochemical Study on the Expression of G-CSF, G-CSFR, VEGF, VEGFR-1, Foxp3 in First Trimester Trophoblast of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss in Pregnancies Treated with G-CSF and Controls. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 21:ijms21010285. [PMID: 31906232 PMCID: PMC6981573 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21010285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2019] [Revised: 12/04/2019] [Accepted: 12/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background: Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL) is a syndrome recognizing several causes, and in some cases the treatment with Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor (G-CSF) may be successful, especially when karyotype of the previous miscarriage showed no embryo chromosomal abnormalities. In order to evaluate the effects of G-CSF treatment on the decidual and trophoblast expression of G-CSF and its receptor, VEGF and its receptor and Foxp3, specific marker of putative Tregs we conducted an immunohistochemical study. Methods: This study was conducted on three groups of patients for a total of 38 women: in 8 cases decidual and trophoblast tissue were obtained from 8 women with unexplained RPL treated with G-CSF that miscarried despite treatment; in 15 cases the tissue were obtained from 15 women with unexplained RPL no treated; 15 cases of women who underwent voluntary pregnancy termination were used as controls. Tissue collected from these patients were used for immunohistochemistry studies testing the expression of G-CSF, G-CSFR, VEGF, VEGFR-1 and Foxp3. Results: G-CSF treatment increased the concentration of cells expressing Foxp3, specific marker for Tregs, in the decidua, whereas in no treated RPL a reduction of these cells was found when compared to controls. Furthermore, G-CSF treatment increased the expression of G-CSF and VEGF in the trophoblast. Conclusions: Our study showed that G-CSF treatment increased the number of decidual Treg cells in RPL patients as well as the expression of G-CSF and VEGF in villus trophoblast. These finding may explain the effectiveness of this treatment in RPL, probably regulating the maternal immune response through Tregs recruitment in the decidua, as well as stimulating trophoblast growth.
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Granulocytes are the major type of phagocytes constituting the front line of innate immune defense against bacterial infection. In adults, granulocytes are derived from hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow. Alcohol is the most frequently abused substance in human society. Excessive alcohol consumption injures hematopoietic tissue, impairing bone marrow production of granulocytes through disrupting homeostasis of granulopoiesis and the granulopoietic response. Because of the compromised immune defense function, alcohol abusers are susceptible to infectious diseases, particularly septic infection. Alcoholic patients with septic infection and granulocytopenia have an exceedingly high mortality rate. Treatment of serious infection in alcoholic patients with bone marrow inhibition continues to be a major challenge. Excessive alcohol consumption also causes diseases in other organ systems, particularly severe alcoholic hepatitis which is life threatening. Corticosteroids are the only therapeutic option for improving short-term survival in patients with severe alcoholic hepatitis. The existence of advanced alcoholic liver diseases and administration of corticosteroids make it more difficult to treat serious infection in alcoholic patients with the disorder of granulopoieis. This article reviews the recent development in understanding alcohol-induced disruption of marrow granulopoiesis and the granulopoietic response with the focus on progress in delineating cell signaling mechanisms underlying the alcohol-induced injury to hematopoietic tissue. Efforts in exploring effective therapy to improve patient care in this field will also be discussed.
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Mervosh NL, Wilson R, Rauniyar N, Hofford RS, Kutlu MG, Calipari ES, Lam TT, Kiraly DD. Granulocyte-Colony-Stimulating Factor Alters the Proteomic Landscape of the Ventral Tegmental Area. Proteomes 2018; 6:proteomes6040035. [PMID: 30249060 PMCID: PMC6313867 DOI: 10.3390/proteomes6040035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2018] [Revised: 09/17/2018] [Accepted: 09/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Cocaine addiction is characterized by aberrant plasticity of the mesolimbic dopamine circuit, leading to dysregulation of motivation to seek and take drug. Despite the significant toll that cocaine use disorder exacts on society, there are currently no available pharmacotherapies. We have recently identified granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) as a soluble cytokine that alters the behavioral response to cocaine and which increases dopamine release from the ventral tegmental area (VTA). Despite these known effects on behavior and neurophysiology, the molecular mechanisms by which G-CSF affects brain function are unclear. In this study mice were treated with repeated injections of G-CSF, cocaine or a combination and changes in protein expression in the VTA were examined using an unbiased proteomics approach. Repeated G-CSF treatment resulted in alterations in multiple signaling pathways related to synaptic plasticity and neuronal morphology. While the treatment groups had marked overlap in their effect, injections of cocaine and the combination of cocaine and G-CSF lead to distinct patterns of significantly regulated proteins. These experiments provide valuable information as to the molecular pathways that G-CSF activates in an important limbic brain region and will help to guide further characterization of G-CSF function and evaluation as a possible translational target.
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- Nicholas L Mervosh
- Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA.
- Fishberg Department of Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA.
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- Yale/NIDA Neuroproteomics Center, New Haven, CT 06511, USA.
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- Yale/NIDA Neuroproteomics Center, New Haven, CT 06511, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA.
- Fishberg Department of Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.
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- Yale/NIDA Neuroproteomics Center, New Haven, CT 06511, USA.
- Department of Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry, New Haven, CT 06510, USA.
- Yale MS & Proteomics Resource, New Haven, CT 06510, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA.
- Fishberg Department of Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA.
- Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA.
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Wang X, Chu Q, Jiang X, Yu Y, Wang L, Cui Y, Lu J, Teng L, Wang D. Sarcodon imbricatus polysaccharides improve mouse hematopoietic function after cyclophosphamide-induced damage via G-CSF mediated JAK2/STAT3 pathway. Cell Death Dis 2018; 9:578. [PMID: 29784961 PMCID: PMC5962553 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-018-0634-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2018] [Revised: 04/22/2018] [Accepted: 04/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Sarcodon imbricatus, a rare medicinal and edible fungus, has various pharmacological bioactivities. We investigated the effects of S. imbricatus polysaccharides (SIPS) on hematopoietic function and identified the underlying mechanisms using in vitro experiments with CHRF, K562, and bone marrow mononuclear cells (BMMNCs) and in vivo experiments with a mouse model of cyclophosphamide-induced hematopoietic dysfunction. We found that SIPS induced proliferation and differentiation of CHRF and K562 cells and upregulated the expression of hematopoietic-related proteins, including p90 ribosomal S6 kinases (RSK1p90), c-Myc, and ETS transcription factor, in the two cell lines. After 28 days of treatment, SIPS enhanced the bodyweight and thymus indices of the mice, alleviated enlargement of the spleen and liver, and contributed to the recovery of peripheral blood to normal levels. More importantly, the percentages of B lymphocytes and hematopoietic stem cells or hematopoietic progenitor cells were significantly elevated in bone marrow. Based on an antibody chip analysis and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, SIPS were found to successfully regulate 12 cytokines to healthy levels in serum and spleen. The cytokines included the following: interleukins 1Ra, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, tumor necrosis factor α, interferon−γ, granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) and macrophage colony-stimulating factor (M-CSF), C-C motif chemokine1, and monocyte chemoattractant protein−1. Moreover, SIPS upregulated the phosphorylation levels of janus kinase 2 (JAK2) and the signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) in the spleen, and similar results were validated in CHRF cells, K562 cells, and BMMNCs. The data indicate that SIPS activated the JAK2/STAT3 pathway, possibly by interactions among multiple cytokines, particularly G-CSF. We found that SIPS was remarkably beneficial to the bone marrow hematopoietic system, and we anticipate that it could improve myelosuppression induced by long-term radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
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- Xue Wang
- School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China. .,Zhuhai College of Jilin University, Jilin University, Zhuhai, 519041, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China. .,Zhuhai College of Jilin University, Jilin University, Zhuhai, 519041, China.
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Shi Y, Zhang Z, Qu X, Zhu X, Zhao L, Wei R, Guo Q, Sun L, Yin X, Zhang Y, Li X. Roles of STAT3 in leukemia (Review). Int J Oncol 2018; 53:7-20. [PMID: 29749432 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2018.4386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2018] [Accepted: 04/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Leukemia is a type of hematopoietic malignancy, and the incidence rate in the United States and European Union increases by an average of 0.6 to 0.7% annually. The incidence rate in China is approximately 5.17/100,000 individuals, and the mortality rate is 3.94/100,000 individuals. Leukemia is the most common tumor affecting children and adults under 35 years of age, and is one of the major diseases leading to the death of adolescents. Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) is a vital regulatory factor of signal transduction and transcriptional activation, and once activated, the phosphorylated form of STAT3 (p-STAT3) is transferred into the nucleus to regulate the transcription of target genes, and plays important roles in cell proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis and other physiological processes. An increasing number of studies have confirmed that the abnormal activation of STAT3 is involved in the development of tumors. In this review, the roles of STAT3 in the pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of leukemia are discussed in the aspects of cell proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis, with the aim to further clarify the roles of STAT3 in leukemia, and shed light into possible novel targets and strategies for clinical diagnosis and treatment.
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- Yin Shi
- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Jinan-Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250062, P.R. China
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- Laboratory for Molecular Immunology, Institute of Basic Medicine, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250062, P.R. China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery Jinan Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250013, P.R. China
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- Laboratory for Molecular Immunology, Institute of Basic Medicine, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250062, P.R. China
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- Laboratory for Molecular Immunology, Institute of Basic Medicine, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250062, P.R. China
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- Laboratory for Molecular Immunology, Institute of Basic Medicine, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250062, P.R. China
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- Laboratory for Molecular Immunology, Institute of Basic Medicine, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250062, P.R. China
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- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Jinan-Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250062, P.R. China
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- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Jinan-Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250062, P.R. China
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- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Jinan-Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250062, P.R. China
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- Laboratory for Molecular Immunology, Institute of Basic Medicine, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250062, P.R. China
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Zhang E, Lee S, Yi MH, Nan Y, Xu Y, Shin N, Ko Y, Lee YH, Lee W, Kim DW. Expression of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor 3 receptor in the spinal dorsal horn following spinal nerve ligation-induced neuropathic pain. Mol Med Rep 2017; 16:2009-2015. [PMID: 28656207 PMCID: PMC5561782 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2017.6853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2016] [Accepted: 05/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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In previous studies that have profiled gene expression in patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), the expression of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor 3 receptor (G-CSFR) was elevated, as were a number of pain-associated genes. The present study determined the expression of G-CSFR and the mechanisms by which it may affect hypersensitivity, focusing on the signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3)/transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily V 1 (TRPV1) signaling pathway in particular, which is an important mediator of pain. Following L5 spinal nerve ligation (SNL) surgery, the protein and mRNA levels of G-CSFR increased in the ipsilateral spinal dorsal horn when compared with the sham and/or contralateral control. Double immunofluorescence further demonstrated that G-CSFR colocalized with TRPV1 and phosphorylated STAT in the neurons of the spinal dorsal horn. G-CSF treatment led to an increase in G-CSFR and TRPV1 expression and phosphorylation of STAT3. These results indicate that G-CSF-induced G-CSFR expression may activate TRPV1 by promoting phosphorylation of STAT3. Collectively, the results suggest, for the first time, that the expression of G-CSFR in neurons following peripheral nerve injury may be involved in the induction and maintenance of neuropathic pain through the STAT3 and TRPV1 signaling pathway.
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- Enji Zhang
- Department of Anatomy and Medical Science, Brain Research Institute, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 301‑747, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon 301‑747, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy and Medical Science, Brain Research Institute, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 301‑747, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Yanbian University Hospital, Yanbian, Jilin 133000, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Yanbian University Hospital, Yanbian, Jilin 133000, P.R. China
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- Department of Anatomy and Medical Science, Brain Research Institute, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 301‑747, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon 301‑747, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy and Medical Science, Brain Research Institute, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 301‑747, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon 301‑747, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy and Medical Science, Brain Research Institute, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 301‑747, Republic of Korea
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Peacock BN, Scheiderer DJ, Kellermann GH. Biomolecular aspects of depression: A retrospective analysis. Compr Psychiatry 2017; 73:168-180. [PMID: 28006716 DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2016.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2016] [Accepted: 11/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The effects of psychological stress, oxidative stress, and chronic low grade inflammation on the neuro-immune connection have been implicated in the pathogenesis of depression. Thus, in the recent past, there has been a growing effort in determining the mechanism of this pathogenesis. While attempting to map out, this mechanism researchers and clinicians have searched for clinically relevant biomarkers for use in the diagnosis and for the assessment of those suffering from depression. In this study, we have performed a retrospective analysis of biomarkers with clinically relevant potentials, including peripheral catecholamines, chemokines, cytokines, and neurotransmitters. METHODS The retrospective analysis was performed on data collected over a six-year period of time (July 2009 to July 2015), gathered from patients (N=1399; Mage=42, SD=13; 71% female, 29% male) who submitted samples with complaints of feeling hopeless, worthless, isolated, alone, general sadness, overwhelmed, and/or a lack of interest in things they once enjoyed. The data collected consisted of quantitative values of urinary catecholamines and neurotransmitters (peripheral dopamine, epinephrine, histamine, kynurenic acid, norepinephrine, β-PEA, and serotonin), salivary hormones (peripheral cortisol and melatonin), and peripheral blood mononuclear cell secreted cytokines and chemokines (Interleukins 1β, 6, 8, 10, MCP-1, GCSF, and TNFα). Statistical and clinical significance was assessed by comparison with a control group (N=2395; Mage=42, SD=13; 70% female, 30% male), calculating the percent mean difference, p value, and effect size (Cohen's ɗ) for each parameter between groups. RESULTS The findings of this study suggested that, in a model of general depression, there is a dysregulation in the enzymatic production and degradation of catecholamines, neurotransmitters, hormones, and immunological proteins. A cycle of interaction was found between all of these biomolecules, where an increase or decrease in one marker could result in a stimulatory or inhibitory effect on others. The mechanism of this was proposed to occur through the interaction of psychological stress, inflammation, and oxidative stress pathways. All of these biomolecules were found to be significantly altered in the general depression group and are key components of the interaction between the neurological and immunological systems. CONCLUSIONS This study serves to further elucidate the role of biomolecules in the regulation of affective disorders, such as depression. Resulting in providing a network of clinically relevant biomarkers to objectively assess and monitor general depression.
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Davari-tanha F, Shahrokh Tehraninejad E, Ghazi M, Shahraki Z. The role of G-CSF in recurrent implantation failure: A randomized double blind placebo control trial. Int J Reprod Biomed 2016. [DOI: 10.29252/ijrm.14.12.737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Abdolmohammadi-Vahid S, Danaii S, Hamdi K, Jadidi-Niaragh F, Ahmadi M, Yousefi M. Novel immunotherapeutic approaches for treatment of infertility. Biomed Pharmacother 2016; 84:1449-1459. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2016.10.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2016] [Revised: 10/18/2016] [Accepted: 10/21/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Fu R, Ding SX, Liu YI, Li LJ, Liu H, Wang HL, Zhang T, Shao ZH. Expression and function of hematopoiesis-stimulating factor receptors on the GPI - and GPI + hematopoietic stem cells of patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria/aplastic anemia syndrome. Exp Ther Med 2016; 11:1668-1672. [PMID: 27168787 PMCID: PMC4840540 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2016.3163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2014] [Accepted: 09/28/2015] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria/aplastic anemia (PNH/AA) syndrome presents a markedly increased population of cells deficient in glycophosphatidylinositol (GPI− cells) and signs of bone marrow failure, which requires treatment with hematopoiesis-stimulating factors, such as granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) and stem cell factor (SCF). However, little is known about the effects of these stimulating factors on GPI− cells. In order to explore the effects of stimulating factors in PNH/AA, G-CSF receptor (CD114) and SCF receptor (CD117) expression levels on GPI+ and GPI− hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) were measured by flow cytometry (FCM). The mean fluorescence intensity (MFI) values of signal transducer and activator of transcription 5 (STAT5) and phosphorylated (P)-STAT5 were measured in GPI+ and GPI− HSCs by FCM following stimulation with G-CSF or SCF in vitro. The expression levels of CD114 and CD117 on GPI− HSCs were significantly lower (P<0.01) than those on GPI+ HSCs in PNH/AA patients and normal controls. The MFI values of STAT5 in the GPI− and GPI+ HSCs of PNH/AA patients and normal controls were not significantly different. However, the MFI values of P-STAT5 in the GPI− HSCs of PNH/AA patients were significantly lower than those in the GPI+ HSCs of PNH/AA patients and normal controls prior to and following stimulation with G-CSF or SCF (P<0.01). The GPI− HSCs of PNH/AA patients responded poorly to stimulation by hematopoiesis-stimulating factors, which indicates that these factors can be used safely in patients with PNH/AA.
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- Rong Fu
- Department of Hematology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, P.R. China
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Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) upregulates β1 integrin and increases migration of human trophoblast Swan 71 cells via PI3K and MAPK activation. Exp Cell Res 2016; 342:125-34. [PMID: 26992288 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2016.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2015] [Revised: 02/26/2016] [Accepted: 03/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Multiple cytokines and growth factors expressed at the fetal-maternal interface are involved in the regulation of trophoblast functions and placental growth, but the role of G-CSF has not been completely established. Based on our previous study showing that G-CSF increases the activity of matrix metalloproteinase-2 and the release of vascular endothelial growth factor in Swan 71 human trophoblast cells, in this work we explore the possible contribution of G-CSF to cell migration and the G-CSF-triggered signaling pathway. We found that G-CSF induced morphological changes on actin cytoskeleton consistent with a migratory cell phenotype. G-CSF also up-regulated the expression levels of β1 integrin and promoted Swan 71 cell migration. By using selective pharmacological inhibitors and dominant negative mutants we showed that PI3K, Erk 1/2 and p38 pathways are required for promoting Swan 71 cell motility. It was also demonstrated that PI3K behaved as an upstream regulator of Erk 1/2 and p38 MAPK. In addition, the increase of β1 integrin expression was dependent on PI3K activation. In conclusion, our results indicate that G-CSF stimulates β1 integrin expression and Swan 71 cell migration by activating PI3K and MAPK signaling pathways, suggesting that G-CSF should be considered as an additional regulatory factor that contributes to a successful embryo implantation and to the placenta development.
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Sharma S, Godbole G, Modi D. Decidual Control of Trophoblast Invasion. Am J Reprod Immunol 2016; 75:341-50. [DOI: 10.1111/aji.12466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 162] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2015] [Accepted: 11/18/2015] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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- Shipra Sharma
- Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory; National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health; Mumbai India
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- Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory; National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health; Mumbai India
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- Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory; National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health; Mumbai India
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Treatment with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor in patients with repetitive implantation failures and/or recurrent spontaneous abortions. J Reprod Immunol 2015; 108:123-35. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2015.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2014] [Revised: 01/07/2015] [Accepted: 01/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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rhCSF3 accelerates the proliferation of human melanocytes in culture through binding CSF3R and the expression of CSF3R transcripts. Arch Dermatol Res 2015; 307:341-50. [PMID: 25666388 DOI: 10.1007/s00403-015-1545-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2014] [Revised: 01/20/2015] [Accepted: 01/31/2015] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Melanogenic paracrine and autocrine cytokine networks have recently been discovered in vitro between melanocytes and other types of skin cells. Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor receptor (CSF3R) controls the survival, proliferation and differentiation of many kinds of cells, including neutrophils. To understand the function of CSF3R and recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (rhCSF3) on melanocyte proliferation, this study compared the expression of CSF3R and the effects of rhCSF3 in primary human melanocytes, neutrophils and HEL 92.1.7 cells. The results show that CSF3R is localized in the cytoplasm and on cell membranes of melanocytes and neutrophils. The percentage of CSF3R(+) melanocytes was higher than CSF3R(+) HEL 92.1.7 cells, but was lower than CSF3R(+) neutrophils. Both CSF3R mRNA and CSF3R protein levels in melanocytes were higher than in HEL 92.1.7 cells, but were lower than in neutrophils. Treatment with rhCSF3 increased the proliferation of human melanocytes, but not their tyrosinase activity. Transcripts of CSF3R in human melanocytes, M14, A375 melanoma and A431 squamous cell carcinoma cells were also detected. Expression of the CSF3R V3 transcript was lower in melanocytes than in M14, A375 melanoma and A431 squamous cell carcinoma cells. In conclusion, rhCSF3 can promote melanocyte proliferation through CSF3R without affecting tyrosinase activity.
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Cui YH, Suh Y, Lee HJ, Yoo KC, Uddin N, Jeong YJ, Lee JS, Hwang SG, Nam SY, Kim MJ, Lee SJ. Radiation promotes invasiveness of non-small-cell lung cancer cells through granulocyte-colony-stimulating factor. Oncogene 2015; 34:5372-82. [PMID: 25639867 DOI: 10.1038/onc.2014.466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2014] [Revised: 11/24/2014] [Accepted: 12/19/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Despite ionizing radiation (IR) is being widely used as a standard treatment for lung cancer, many evidences suggest that IR paradoxically promotes cancer malignancy. However, its molecular mechanisms underlying radiation-induced cancer progression remain obscure. Here, we report that exposure to fractionated radiation (2 Gy per day for 3 days) induces the secretion of granulocyte-colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) that has been commonly used in cancer therapies to ameliorate neutropenia. Intriguingly, radiation-induced G-CSF promoted the migratory and invasive properties by triggering the epithelial-mesenchymal cell transition (EMT) in non-small-cell lung cancer cells (NSCLCs). By irradiation, G-CSF was upregulated transcriptionally by β-catenin/TCF4 complex that binds to the promoter region of G-CSF as a transcription factor. Importantly, irradiation increased the stability of β-catenin through the activation of PI3K/AKT (phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/AKT), thereby upregulating the expression of G-CSF. Radiation-induced G-CSF is recognized by G-CSFR and transduced its intracellular signaling JAK/STAT3 (Janus kinase/signal transducers and activators of transcription), thereby triggering EMT program in NSCLCs. Taken together, our findings suggest that the application of G-CSF in cancer therapies to ameliorate neutropenia should be reconsidered owing to its effect on cancer progression, and G-CSF could be a novel therapeutic target to mitigate the harmful effect of radiotherapy for the treatment of NSCLC.
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biochemisty, Department of Life Science, Research Institute for Natural Sciences, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biochemisty, Department of Life Science, Research Institute for Natural Sciences, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Radiation Effect, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Seoul, Korea
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biochemisty, Department of Life Science, Research Institute for Natural Sciences, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biochemisty, Department of Life Science, Research Institute for Natural Sciences, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Radiation Effect, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Korea
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- Division of Radiation Cancer Biology, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Seoul, Korea
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- Radiation Health Institute, Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power Co. Ltd, Seoul, Korea
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- Laboratory of Radiation Exposure and Therapeutics, National Radiation Emergency Medical Center, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Seoul, Korea
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biochemisty, Department of Life Science, Research Institute for Natural Sciences, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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Furmento V, Marino J, Blank V, Roguin L. The granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) upregulates metalloproteinase-2 and VEGF through PI3K/Akt and Erk1/2 activation in human trophoblast Swan 71 cells. Placenta 2014; 35:937-46. [DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2014.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2014] [Revised: 08/29/2014] [Accepted: 09/03/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Additive Verfahren in der Reproduktionsmedizin. GYNAKOLOGISCHE ENDOKRINOLOGIE 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/s10304-013-0606-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Lee Y, Song YS, Fang CH, So BI, Park JY, Joo HW, Park IH, Shen GY, Shin JH, Kim H, Ahn YH, Kim KS. Anti-obesity effects of granulocyte-colony stimulating factor in Otsuka-Long-Evans-Tokushima fatty rats. PLoS One 2014; 9:e105603. [PMID: 25144367 PMCID: PMC4140798 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0105603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2013] [Accepted: 07/26/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) has molecular structures and intracellular signaling pathways that are similar to those of leptin and ciliary neurotropic factor (CNTF). It also has immune-modulatory properties. Given that leptin and CNTF play important roles in energy homeostasis and that obesity is an inflammatory condition in adipose tissue, we hypothesized that G-CSF could also play a role in energy homeostasis. We treated 12 38-week-old male Otsuka-Long-Evans-Tokushima fatty rats (OLETF, diabetic) and 12 age-matched male Long-Evans-Tokushima rats (LETO, healthy) with 200 µg/day G-CSF or saline for 5 consecutive days. Body weight reduction was greater in G-CSF-treated OLETF (G-CSF/OLETF) than saline-treated OLETF (saline/OLETF) following 8 weeks of treatment (−6.9±1.6% vs. −3.1±2.2%, p<0.05). G-CSF treatment had no effect on body weight in LETO or on food intake in either OLETF or LETO. Body fat in G-CSF/OLETF was more reduced than in saline/OLETF (−32.2±3.1% vs. −20.8±6.2%, p<0.05). Energy expenditure was higher in G-CSF/OLETF from 4 weeks after the treatments than in saline/OLETF. Serum levels of cholesterol, triglyceride, interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α were lower in G-CSF/OLETF than in saline/OLETF. Uncoupling protein-1 (UCP-1) expression in brown adipose tissue (BAT) was higher in G-CSF/OLETF than in saline/OLETF, but was unaffected in LETO. Immunofluorescence staining and PCR results revealed that G-CSF receptors were expressed in BAT. In vitro experiments using brown adipocyte primary culture revealed that G-CSF enhanced UCP-1 expression from mature brown adipocytes via p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase pathway. In conclusion, G-CSF treatment reduced body weight and increased energy expenditure in a diabetic model, and enhanced UCP-1 expression and decreased inflammatory cytokine levels may be associated with the effects of G-CSF treatment.
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Cardiology, Sung-Ae Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Yanbian University, Yanji, China
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- Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Hanyang University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Endocrinology, Hanyang University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
- Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
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Guo H, Sun F, Huang W, Liu Z, Zhang S, Zhou Q, Liang C. The effect of rhG-CSF on spleen transcriptome in mouse leukopenia model induced by cyclophosphamide. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2014; 36:114-23. [PMID: 24611752 DOI: 10.3109/08923973.2013.869696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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CONTEXT RhG-CSF significantly elevates the otherwise reduced numbers of leukocytes following chemotherapy. However, prior work has predominantly focused on the effect of rhG-CSF on the hematopoietic system, and few studies have focused on the immune system. OBJECTIVE We aimed to investigate the effect of rhG-CSF on the immune system transcriptome in a mouse leukopenia model that was induced by cyclophosphamide. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cyclophosphamide leukopenia model was established in C57BL/6 mice, which were randomly divided into a normal control group (CK), a cyclophosphamide model group (CY) and a rhG-CSF treatment group (rhG-CSF). After 3 d of rhG-CSF treatment, a mouse gene expression microarray enabled evaluation of changes in the transcriptome in the mouse spleen. RESULTS About 3552 differentially expressed genes occurred among the three experimental groups, of which 74.9% (2659) concentrated on three gene expression patterns. Gene ontology and pathway analysis of 2659 differential genes showed that early in treatment when leukocyte counts remained low, rhG-CSF recovered the transcription of genes that were related to DNA damage repair and metabolism of nucleotides and amino acids. By contrast, rhG-CSF inhibited the transcription of genes involved in transendothelial migration and endocytosis, and dampened the transcription of genes associated with cell proliferation as compared with the CY group. CONCLUSIONS Our study suggests that rhG-CSF recovered metabolism in immune cells, suppressed in vivo immune defense, and attenuated immune cell proliferation in a cyclophosphamide induced leukopenia model. Use of gene expression microarrays can macroscopically and systematically inform the mechanism of rhG-CSF on immune cells.
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- He Guo
- Department of Cytobiology, Institute of Frontier Medical Sciences, Jilin University , Changchun , China
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Morris KT, Khan H, Ahmad A, Weston LL, Nofchissey RA, Pinchuk IV, Beswick EJ. G-CSF and G-CSFR are highly expressed in human gastric and colon cancers and promote carcinoma cell proliferation and migration. Br J Cancer 2014; 110:1211-20. [PMID: 24448357 PMCID: PMC3950854 DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2013.822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2013] [Revised: 11/21/2013] [Accepted: 12/12/2013] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background: Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine that stimulates myeloid stem cell maturation, proliferation, and migration into circulation. Despite being a known growth factor, the impact of G-CSF on solid tumours has not been well examined. G-CSF receptor (G-CSFR) is expressed by some tumours, and thus the aim of this study was to examine the expression and impact of G-CSF and G-CSFR on gastrointestinal tumours. Methods: In this study, G-CSF expression was examined in human gastric and colon tumours and by tumour-derived stromal myofibroblasts and carcinoma cells. G-CSFR expression was examined on carcinoma cells isolated from human tissues. The effects of G-CSF on gastric and colon carcinoma cell proliferation, migration, and signalling were examined. Results: G-CSFR was highly expressed in 90% of human gastric and colon carcinomas. G-CSF was also found to be highly produced by stromal myofibroblasts and carcinoma cells. Exposure of carcinoma cells to G-CSF led to increased proliferation and migration, and expansion of a sub-population of carcinoma cells expressing stem-like markers. These processes were dependent on ERK1/2 and RSK1 phosphorylation. Conclusions: These data suggest that the G-CSF/R axis promotes gastric and colorectal cancer development and suggest they are potential tumour targets.
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- Department of Surgery, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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Bortezomib inhibits STAT5-dependent degradation of LEF-1, inducing granulocytic differentiation in congenital neutropenia CD34(+) cells. Blood 2014; 123:2550-61. [PMID: 24394665 DOI: 10.1182/blood-2012-09-456889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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The transcription factor lymphoid enhancer-binding factor 1 (LEF-1), which plays a definitive role in granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) receptor-triggered granulopoiesis, is downregulated in granulocytic progenitors of severe congenital neutropenia (CN) patients. However, the exact mechanism of LEF-1 downregulation is unclear. CN patients are responsive to therapeutically high doses of G-CSF and are at increased risk of developing acute myeloid leukemia. The normal expression of LEF-1 in monocytes and lymphocytes, whose differentiation is unaffected in CN, suggests the presence of a granulopoiesis-specific mechanism downstream of G-CSF receptor signaling that leads to LEF-1 downregulation. Signal transducer and activator of transcription 5 (STAT5) is activated by G-CSF and is hyperactivated in acute myeloid leukemia. Here, we investigated the effects of activated STAT5 on LEF-1 expression and functions in hematopoietic progenitor cells. We demonstrated that constitutively active STAT5a (caSTAT5a) inhibited LEF-1-dependent autoregulation of the LEF-1 gene promoter by binding to the LEF-1 protein, recruiting Nemo-like kinase and the E3 ubiquitin-ligase NARF to LEF-1, leading to LEF-1 ubiquitination and a reduction in LEF-1 protein levels. The proteasome inhibitor bortezomib reversed the defective G-CSF-triggered granulocytic differentiation of CD34(+) cells from CN patients in vitro, an effect that was accompanied by restoration of LEF-1 protein levels and LEF-1 messenger RNA autoregulation. Taken together, our data define a novel mechanism of LEF-1 downregulation in CN patients via enhanced ubiquitination and degradation of LEF-1 protein by hyperactivated STAT5.
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Santjohanser C, Knieper C, Franz C, Hirv K, Meri O, Schleyer M, Würfel W, Toth B. Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor as Treatment Option in Patients with Recurrent Miscarriage. Arch Immunol Ther Exp (Warsz) 2013; 61:159-64. [DOI: 10.1007/s00005-012-0212-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2012] [Accepted: 12/20/2012] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Lédée N, Gridelet V, Ravet S, Jouan C, Gaspard O, Wenders F, Thonon F, Hincourt N, Dubois M, Foidart JM, Munaut C, Perrier d'Hauterive S. Impact of follicular G-CSF quantification on subsequent embryo transfer decisions: a proof of concept study. Hum Reprod 2012; 28:406-13. [PMID: 23223438 PMCID: PMC3545637 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/des354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous experiments have shown that granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), quantified in the follicular fluid (FF) of individual oocytes, correlates with the potential for an ongoing pregnancy of the corresponding fertilized oocytes among selected transferred embryos. Here we present a proof of concept study aimed at evaluating the impact of including FF G-CSF quantification in the embryo transfer decisions. METHODS FF G-CSF was quantified with the Luminex XMap technology in 523 individual FF samples corresponding to 116 fresh transferred embryos, 275 frozen embryos and 131 destroyed embryos from 78 patients undergoing ICSI. RESULTS Follicular G-CSF was highly predictive of subsequent implantation. The receiving operator characteristics curve methodology showed its higher discriminatory power to predict ongoing pregnancy in multivariate logistic regression analysis for FF G-CSF compared with embryo morphology [0.77 (0.69–0.83), P < 0.001 versus 0.66 (0.58–0.73), P = 0.01)]. Embryos were classified by their FF G-CSF concentration: Class I over 30 pg/ml (a highest positive predictive value for implantation), Class II from 30 to 18.4 pg/ml and Class III <18.4 pg/ml (a highest negative predictive value). Embryos derived from Class I follicles had a significantly higher implantation rate (IR) than those from Class II and III follicles (36 versus 16.6 and 6%, P < 0.001). Embryos derived from Class I follicles with an optimal morphology reached an IR of 54%. Frozen-thawed embryos transfer derived from Class I follicles had an IR of 37% significantly higher than those from Class II and III follicles, respectively, of 8 and 5% (P < 0.001). Thirty-five per cent of the frozen embryos but also 10% of the destroyed embryos were derived from G-CSF Class I follicles. Non-optimal embryos appear to have been transferred in 28% (22/78) of the women, and their pregnancy rate was significantly lower than that of women who received at least one optimal embryo (18 versus 36%, P = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS Monitoring FF G-CSF for the selection of embryos with a better potential for pregnancy might improve the effectiveness of IVF by reducing the time and cost required for obtaining a pregnancy.
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- INSERM, U976, F-75475 Paris, France.
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Duelsner A, Gatzke N, Glaser J, Hillmeister P, Li M, Lee EJ, Lehmann K, Urban D, Meyborg H, Stawowy P, Busjahn A, Nagorka S, Persson AB, Buschmann IR. Acetylsalicylic acid, but not clopidogrel, inhibits therapeutically induced cerebral arteriogenesis in the hypoperfused rat brain. J Cereb Blood Flow Metab 2012; 32:105-14. [PMID: 21829214 PMCID: PMC3323294 DOI: 10.1038/jcbfm.2011.113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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This study investigated the effects of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) and clopidogrel, standardly used in the secondary prevention of vascular occlusions, on cerebral arteriogenesis in vivo and in vitro. Cerebral hypoperfusion was induced by three-vessel occlusion (3-VO) in rats, which subsequently received vehicle, ASA (6.34 mg/kg), or clopidogrel (10 mg/kg). Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), which enhanced monocyte migration in an additional cell culture model, augmented cerebrovascular arteriogenesis in subgroups (40 μg/kg). Cerebrovascular reactivity and vessel diameters were assessed at 7 and 21 days. Cerebrovascular reserve capacity was completely abolished after 3-VO and remained severely compromised after 7 (-14±14%) and 21 (-5±11%) days in the ASA groups in comparison with controls (4±5% and 10±10%) and clopidogrel (4±13% and 10±8%). It was still significantly decreased when ASA was combined with G-CSF (1±4%) compared with G-CSF alone (20±8%). Posterior cerebral artery diameters confirmed these data. Monocyte migration into the vessel wall, improved by G-CSF, was significantly reduced by ASA. Acetylsalicylic acid, but not clopidogrel, inhibits therapeutically augmented cerebral arteriogenesis.
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- André Duelsner
- Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiology and Angiology, Richard-Thoma-Laboratories for Arteriogenesis, Center for Cardiovascular Research and Experimental and Clinical Research Center, Charité-Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
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Siggins RW, Melvan JN, Welsh DA, Bagby GJ, Nelson S, Zhang P. Alcohol suppresses the granulopoietic response to pulmonary Streptococcus pneumoniae infection with enhancement of STAT3 signaling. THE JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY 2011; 186:4306-13. [PMID: 21357267 DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.1002885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Enhanced granulopoietic activity is crucial for host defense against bacterial pneumonia. Alcohol impairs this response. The underlying mechanisms remain obscure. G-CSF produced by infected lung tissue plays a key role in stimulating bone marrow granulopoiesis. This study investigated the effects of alcohol on G-CSF signaling in the regulation of marrow myeloid progenitor cell proliferation in mice with Streptococcus pneumoniae pneumonia. Chronic alcohol consumption plus acute alcohol intoxication suppressed the increase in blood granulocyte counts following intrapulmonary challenge with S. pneumoniae. This suppression was associated with a significant decrease in bone marrow granulopoietic progenitor cell proliferation. Alcohol treatment significantly enhanced STAT3 phosphorylation in bone marrow cells of animals challenged with S. pneumoniae. In vitro experiments showed that G-CSF-induced activation of STAT3-p27(Kip1) pathway in murine myeloid progenitor cell line 32D-G-CSFR cells was markedly enhanced by alcohol exposure. Alcohol dose dependently inhibited G-CSF-stimulated 32D-G-CSFR cell proliferation. This impairment of myeloid progenitor cell proliferation was not attenuated by inhibition of alcohol metabolism through either the alcohol dehydrogenase pathway or the cytochrome P450 system. These data suggest that alcohol enhances G-CSF-associated STAT3-p27(Kip1) signaling, which impairs granulopoietic progenitor cell proliferation by inducing cell cycling arrest and facilitating their terminal differentiation during the granulopoietic response to pulmonary infection.
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- Department of Physiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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Yeganegi M, Leung CG, Martins A, Kim SO, Reid G, Challis JRG, Bocking AD. Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1-induced IL-10 production in human placental trophoblast cells involves activation of JAK/STAT and MAPK pathways. Reprod Sci 2010; 17:1043-51. [PMID: 20858906 DOI: 10.1177/1933719110377237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Intrauterine infection/inflammation complicates 25% to 40% of preterm births (PTB). The human vagina is normally populated by Lactobacillus species, some of which upregulate interleukin 10 (IL-10) output in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated human placental trophoblast cells. We hypothesize that a probiotic strain, L rhamnosus GR-1 exerts its anti-inflammatory effect through activation of the Janus Kinases/Signal Transducers and Activators of Transcription (JAK/STAT) and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathways. Placental trophoblasts from term healthy pregnancies were treated with LPS in the presence or absence of pretreatments with GR-1 supernatant and/or chemical inhibitors of the intracellular signaling pathways. Phosphorylation of STAT3 and p38 was measured by Western Blot analysis, and output of IL-10 was determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Phosphorylation of STAT-3 and p38 was upregulated by GR-1 supernatant alone or in combination with LPS, while IL-10 output was inhibited by both JAK and p38 inhibitors. These data provide an underlying intracellular mechanism for cytokine regulation in the human placenta by L rhamnosus GR-1 and potential prevention of infection/inflammation-mediated PTB.
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- Department of Obstetrics/Gynaecology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Yeganegi M, Leung CG, Martins A, Kim SO, Reid G, Challis JRG, Bocking AD. Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 stimulates colony-stimulating factor 3 (granulocyte) (CSF3) output in placental trophoblast cells in a fetal sex-dependent manner. Biol Reprod 2010; 84:18-25. [PMID: 20811016 DOI: 10.1095/biolreprod.110.085167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Bacterial vaginosis is associated with a 1.4-fold increased risk of preterm birth. We have shown previously that Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 supernatant up-regulates interleukin 10 and down-regulates tumor necrosis factor-alpha output in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated human primary placenta cultures in a fetal sex-dependent manner. We hypothesize that lactobacilli also exert their anti-inflammatory effect by up-regulation of colony-stimulating factor 3 (granulocyte) (CSF3), which is secreted from both immune and placental trophoblast cells, and that this activity is dependent on the sex of the fetus. Placental trophoblast cells were isolated from term elective cesarean section placentae using a Percoll gradient and separated from CD45(+) cells using magnetic purification. Cells were treated with LPS in the presence or absence of pretreatments with L. rhamnosus GR-1 supernatant or chemical inhibitors of the intracellular signaling pathways. Phosphorylations of mitogen-activated protein kinase 14 (MAPK14, previously known as p38) and signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) 3 were measured by Western blot analysis, and levels of CSF3 were determined by ELISA. CSF3 output was increased only in the placental trophoblast cells of female fetuses treated with LPS, GR-1 supernatant, and a combination of both treatments. The GR-1 supernatant up-regulated the phosphorylation of STAT3 and MAPK14. CSF3 output was inhibited by both Janus kinases (JAK) and MAPK14 inhibitors. None of the treatments was able to increase CSF3 output in either the pure trophoblast or the CD45(+) cell preparations alone. These results suggest an underlying mechanism for the sex difference in incidence of preterm birth and provide potential evidence for a therapeutic benefit of lactobacilli in reducing the risk of preterm labor.
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- Maryam Yeganegi
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Oufkir T, Arseneault M, Sanderson J, Vaillancourt C. The 5-HT2A serotonin receptor enhances cell viability, affects cell cycle progression and activates MEK–ERK1/2 and JAK2–STAT3 signalling pathways in human choriocarcinoma cell lines. Placenta 2010; 31:439-47. [DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2010.02.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2009] [Revised: 02/24/2010] [Accepted: 02/25/2010] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Scarpellini F, Sbracia M. Use of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor for the treatment of unexplained recurrent miscarriage: a randomised controlled trial. Hum Reprod 2009; 24:2703-8. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dep240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 168] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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