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Mazahir F, Alam MI, Yadav AK. Development of nanomedicines for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease: Raison d'être, strategies, challenges and regulatory aspects. Ageing Res Rev 2024; 98:102318. [PMID: 38705362 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2024.102318] [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: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
Abstract
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive loss of memory. Presently, AD is challenging to treat with current drug therapy as their delivery to the brain is restricted by the presence of the blood-brain barrier. Nanomedicines, due to their size, high surface volume ratio, and ease of tailoring drug release characteristics, showed their potential to treat AD. The nanotechnology-based formulations for brain targeting are expected to enter the market in the near future. So, regulatory frameworks are required to ensure the quality, safety, and effectiveness of the nanomedicines to treat AD. In this review, we discuss different strategies, in-vitro blood-brain permeation models, in-vivo permeation assessment, and regulatory aspects for the development of nanomedicine to treat AD.
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- Farhan Mazahir
- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Raebareli, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Raebareli, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Raebareli, India.
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Duan H, Yang S, Yang S, Zeng J, Yan Z, Zhang L, Ma X, Dong W, Zhang Y, Zhao X, Hu J, Xiao L. The mechanism of curcumin to protect mouse ovaries from oxidative damage by regulating AMPK/mTOR mediated autophagy. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 128:155468. [PMID: 38471315 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND Oxidative stress is considered the main cause of granulosa cell apoptosis in ovarian disease. Curcumin has various biological roles, but its potential role in protecting granulosa cells from oxidative damage remains unidentified. PURPOSE The study revealed the protective effect of curcumin on granulosa cell survival under oxidative stress, and explored its mode of action. STUDY DESIGN The protective effect of curcumin on oxidative stress-induced ovarian cell apoptosis was evaluated in vivo and in vitro, and the role of autophagy and AMPK/mTOR signaling pathway in this process was also demonstrated. METHODS First, mice were injected to 3-nitropropionic acid (3-NPA, 20 mg/kg/day) for 14 consecutive days to establish the ovarian oxidative stress model, at same time, curcumin (50, 100, 200 mg/kg/day) was given orally. Thereafter, functional changes, cell apoptosis, and autophagy in ovarian tissue were evaluated by hematoxylin-eosin staining, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, western blotting, TUNEL assays, and transmission electron microscopy. Finally, oxidative stress model of granulosa cells was established with H2O2in vitro and treated with curcumin. The underlying mechanisms of curcumin to protect the apoptosis under oxidative stress in vitro were determined using western blotting and TUNEL assays. RESULTS In our study, after curcumin treatment, the mouse ovarian function disorder under 3-nitropropionic acid-induced oxidative stress recovered significantly, and ovarian cell apoptosis decreased. H2O2 induced granulosa cell apoptosis in vitro, and curcumin antagonized this process. Autophagy contributes to tissue and cell survival under stress. We therefore examined the role of autophagy in this process. According to the in vivo and in vitro results, curcumin restored autophagy under oxidative stress. The autophagy inhibitor (chloroquine) exhibited the same effect as curcumin, whereas the autophagy activator (rapamycin) antagonized the effect of curcumin. In addition, the study found that the AMPK/mTOR pathway plays a crucial role in curcumin- mediated autophagy to protect against oxidative stress-induced apoptosis. CONCLUSION Our findings for the first time systematically revealed a new mechanism through which curcumin protects ovarian granulosa cells from oxidative stress-induced damage through AMPK/mTOR-mediated autophagy and suggested that it can be a new therapeutic direction for female ovarian diseases.
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- Hongwei Duan
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, Gansu, China; Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou 730070, Gansu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, Gansu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, Gansu, China; Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou 730070, Gansu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, Gansu, China; Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou 730070, Gansu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, Gansu, China; Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou 730070, Gansu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, Gansu, China; Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou 730070, Gansu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, Gansu, China; Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou 730070, Gansu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, Gansu, China; Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou 730070, Gansu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, Gansu, China; Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou 730070, Gansu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, Gansu, China; Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou 730070, Gansu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, Gansu, China; Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou 730070, Gansu, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, Gansu, China; Animal Science and Technology College, Beijing University of Agriculture, 102206, Beijing, China.
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Lee CS, Lee M, Na K, Hwang HS. Stem Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles for Cancer Therapy and Tissue Engineering Applications. Mol Pharm 2023; 20:5278-5311. [PMID: 37867343 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.3c00376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
Abstract
Recently, stem cells and their secretomes have attracted great attention in biomedical applications, particularly extracellular vesicles (EVs). EVs are secretomes of cells for cell-to-cell communication. They play a role as intercellular messengers as they carry proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and therapeutic agents. They have also been utilized as drug-delivery vehicles due to their biocompatibility, low immunogenicity, stability, targetability, and engineerable properties. The therapeutic potential of EVs can be further enhanced by surface engineering and modification using functional molecules such as aptamers, peptides, and antibodies. As a consequence, EVs hold great promise as effective delivery vehicles for enhancing treatment efficacy while avoiding side effects. Among various cell types that secrete EVs, stem cells are ideal sources of EVs because stem cells have unique properties such as self-renewal and regenerative potential for transplantation into damaged tissues that can facilitate their regeneration. However, challenges such as immune rejection and ethical considerations remain significant hurdles. Stem cell-derived EVs have been extensively explored as a cell-free approach that bypasses many challenges associated with cell-based therapy in cancer therapy and tissue regeneration. In this review, we summarize and discuss the current knowledge of various types of stem cells as a source of EVs, their engineering, and applications of EVs, focusing on cancer therapy and tissue engineering.
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- Chung-Sung Lee
- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Soonchunhyang University, Asan 31538, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Advanced Prosthodontics, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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- Department of BioMedical-Chemical Engineering, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon 14662, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biotechnology, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon 14662, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Republic of Korea
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Zhou R, Liu D. The function of exosomes in ovarian granulosa cells. Cell Tissue Res 2023; 394:257-267. [PMID: 37603064 DOI: 10.1007/s00441-023-03820-3] [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: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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Granulosa cells (GCs), as the basic components of ovarian tissue, play an indispensable role in maintaining normal ovarian functions such as hormone synthesis and ovulation. The abnormality of GCs often leads to ovarian endocrine disorders, which exert a negative effect on life quality and life expectancy. However, the pathogenesis and treatment of diseases are still poorly understood. Exosomes contain regulatory molecules and can transmit biological information in cell interaction. The role of exosomes in GCs has been studied extensively. This review summarizes the regulatory function of exosomes in GCs, as well as their participation in etiopathogenesis and their promising application in treatment when it comes to ovarian endocrine diseases, which can help us better understand ovarian diseases from the perspective of GCs.
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- Ruotong Zhou
- Department of Endocrinology, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Zhongshan Str.222, Dalian, 116011, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Zhongshan Str.222, Dalian, 116011, Liaoning, China.
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Ishisaka A, Sugimoto R, Marumo H, Doi T, Hamada K, Fujimoto M, Fujiwara N, Yamasaki M, Murakami A. Role of Extracellular Vesicles in Absorption and Functional Mechanisms of Quercetin. Mol Nutr Food Res 2023; 67:e2300225. [PMID: 37672798 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202300225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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SCOPE Quercetin (QUE), a phytochemical found in various plant foods, has been shown to have a variety of physiological activities in vivo, though biological sites where it has activities and the mechanisms of transport have not been fully elucidated. METHODS AND RESULTS In the present study, intracellular uptake of QUE into HT-29 human colon adenocarcinoma cells is found to result in spontaneous release of extracellular vesicles (EVs), which are subsequently embedded with QUE. In addition, QUE-embedded EVs are detected in serum of QUE-administered Sprague-Dawley rats. Interestingly, the rate of cellular uptake of QUE-encapsulated EVs (EV-QUE) into RAW264.7 macrophages is markedly higher than that of free QUE. Moreover, EV-QUE suppresses lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced nitric oxide at a lower concentration than free QUE. CONCLUSION The present findings suggest that QUE may be embedded in EVs in the gastrointestinal tract, then become absorbed and enter the bloodstream to exhibit biological activities.
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- Akari Ishisaka
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Human Science and Environment, University of Hyogo, 1-1-12, Shinzaike-Honcho, Himeji, Hyogo, 670-0092, Japan
- Research Institute for Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Hyogo, 1-1-12, Shinzaike-Honcho, Himeji, Hyogo, 670-0092, Japan
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Human Science and Environment, University of Hyogo, 1-1-12, Shinzaike-Honcho, Himeji, Hyogo, 670-0092, Japan
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Human Science and Environment, University of Hyogo, 1-1-12, Shinzaike-Honcho, Himeji, Hyogo, 670-0092, Japan
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Human Science and Environment, University of Hyogo, 1-1-12, Shinzaike-Honcho, Himeji, Hyogo, 670-0092, Japan
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Human Science and Environment, University of Hyogo, 1-1-12, Shinzaike-Honcho, Himeji, Hyogo, 670-0092, Japan
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Human Science and Environment, University of Hyogo, 1-1-12, Shinzaike-Honcho, Himeji, Hyogo, 670-0092, Japan
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Human Science and Environment, University of Hyogo, 1-1-12, Shinzaike-Honcho, Himeji, Hyogo, 670-0092, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Miyazaki, Gakuen-kibanadai-nishi-1-1, Miyazaki, 889-2192, Japan
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Human Science and Environment, University of Hyogo, 1-1-12, Shinzaike-Honcho, Himeji, Hyogo, 670-0092, Japan
- Research Institute for Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Hyogo, 1-1-12, Shinzaike-Honcho, Himeji, Hyogo, 670-0092, Japan
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Lan Q, Cao J, Bi X, Xiao X, Li D, Ai Y. Curcumin-primed periodontal ligament stem cells-derived extracellular vesicles improve osteogenic ability through the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. Front Cell Dev Biol 2023; 11:1225449. [PMID: 37842095 PMCID: PMC10568008 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2023.1225449] [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: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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Introduction: Curcumin has broad application prospects in the prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases. Periodontal ligament stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (PDLSC-EV) can effectively promote periodontal tissue regeneration and possess good drug delivery capability. Superior pharmacological effects can be exerted using PDLSC-EV as a curcumin carrier. Methods: In the present study, we constructed curcumin-primed PDLSCs-derived extracellular vesicles (Cur-PDLSC-EV) from cell culture supernatants of curcumin-pretreated PDLSCs by ultracentrifugation and investigated their effects on the proliferation, migration, and osteogenic ability of PDLSCs and the corresponding downstream molecular pathways. Results: Both Cur-PDLSC-EV and PDLSC-EV promoted osteoblast proliferation and migration. Compared with PDLSC-EV, Cur-PDLSC-EV possessed a more potent pro-osteogenic ability. Moreover, the improved osteogenesis of Cur-PDLSC-EV was related to the activation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Conclusion: This study suggests that Cur-PDLSC-EV can promote osteogenic differentiation by activating Wnt/β-catenin, providing reference bases for the treatment of periodontal diseases.
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- Qian Lan
- Foshan Stomatology Hospital, School of Medicine, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Foshan Stomatology Hospital, School of Medicine, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Foshan Stomatology Hospital, School of Medicine, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Foshan Stomatology Hospital, School of Medicine, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Foshan Stomatology Hospital, School of Medicine, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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Yang X, Qin X, Wang K, Kebreab E, Lyu L. MNQ derivative D 21 protects against LPS-induced inflammatory damage in bovine ovarian follicular GCs in vitro via the steroid biosynthesis signaling pathway. Theriogenology 2023; 206:149-160. [PMID: 37210939 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2023.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Bacterial infections of the reproductive system of dairy cows lead to inflammation, and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) of the cell wall of Gram-negative bacteria is the main pathogenic component of inflammation. LPS inhibits follicular growth and development and alters the expression of follicular granulosa cells (GCs) genes in the ovary, leading to their functional disorders. Naphthoquinones have anti-inflammatory effects. In this experiment, 2-methoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone (MNQ), an extract of Impatiens balsamina L, and its derivative D21 were used to eliminate the inflammatory response of GCs exposed to LPS in vitro and to restore functional disorders in GCs. The anti-inflammatory effects of the two compounds were compared and their mechanism of action was investigated. The cytotoxicity of MNQ and its derivative D21 on follicular GCs was determined by MTT method. The relative expression of inflammatory factors and steroid synthesis-related genes were determined by qRT-PCR. The protective effects of MNQ and D21 on cellular inflammatory damage were observed by TEM. ELISA were performed to detect the levels of estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P4) in the culture supernatant. The expression of differential genes was analyzed by RNA-seq, and GO and KEGG enrichment analysis of differential genes were performed to investigate the mechanism of anti-inflammatory effect of D21. The results showed that the maximum no-cytotoxic concentrations of MNQ and D21 acting on GCs for 12 h were 4 μM and 64 μM, respectively. LPS concentration of 10 μg/mL had little effect on the survival of follicular GCs, but the relative expressions of IL-6, IL-1β and TNF-α were significantly higher (P < 0.05). The results of qRT-PCR, ELISA and TEM observations showed that the anti-inflammatory effect of D21 was stronger than that of MNQ. RNA-seq analysis revealed a total of 341 differential genes between the LPS vs CK group (Control group) and the D21+L vs LPS group, which were mainly enriched in signaling pathways such as steroid biosynthesis. Nine genes in this signaling pathway were analyzed, and the RNA-seq and qRT-PCR results were found to be basically consistent. In this study, we confirmed that derivative D21 has stronger in vitro anti-inflammatory effects and better efficacy in protecting bovine follicular GCs from inflammatory damage than MNQ and acts through the steroid biosynthesis signaling pathway.
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- Xiaofeng Yang
- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, 030801, China; Department of Biology, Xinzhou Normal University, Xinzhou, Shanxi, 034000, China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, 030801, China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, 030801, China
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- Department of Animal Science, University of California Davis, CA, 95616, USA
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, 030801, China.
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Galardi A, De Bethlen A, Di Paolo V, Lampis S, Mastronuzzi A, Di Giannatale A. Recent Advancements on the Use of Exosomes as Drug Carriers for the Treatment of Glioblastoma. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:life13040964. [PMID: 37109493 PMCID: PMC10142357 DOI: 10.3390/life13040964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and aggressive cancer of the brain. Presently, GBM patients have a poor prognosis, and therapy primarily aims to extend the life expectancy of affected patients. The current treatment of GBM in adult cases and high-grade gliomas in the pediatric population involves a multimodal approach that includes surgical resection followed by simultaneous chemo/radiotherapy. Exosomes are nanoparticles that transport proteins and nucleic acids and play a crucial role in mediating intercellular communication. Recent evidence suggests that these microvesicles may be used as biological carriers and offer significant advantages in targeted therapy. Due to their inherent cell-targeting properties, circulation stability, and biocompatibility, exosomes are emerging as promising new carriers for drugs and biotherapeutics. Furthermore, these nanovesicles are a repository of potential diagnostic and prognostic markers. In this review, we focus on the therapeutic potentials of exosomes in nano-delivery and describe the latest evidence of their use as a therapeutic tool in GBM.
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- Angela Galardi
- Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Cell and Gene Therapy, IRCCS, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, 00165 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Cell and Gene Therapy, IRCCS, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, 00165 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Cell and Gene Therapy, IRCCS, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, 00165 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Cell and Gene Therapy, IRCCS, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, 00165 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Cell and Gene Therapy, IRCCS, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, 00165 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Cell and Gene Therapy, IRCCS, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, 00165 Rome, Italy
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Shekari F, Abyadeh M, Meyfour A, Mirzaei M, Chitranshi N, Gupta V, Graham SL, Salekdeh GH. Extracellular Vesicles as reconfigurable therapeutics for eye diseases: Promises and hurdles. Prog Neurobiol 2023; 225:102437. [PMID: 36931589 DOI: 10.1016/j.pneurobio.2023.102437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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A large number of people worldwide suffer from visual impairment. However, most available therapies rely on impeding the development of a particular eye disorder. Therefore, there is an increasing demand for effective alternative treatments, specifically regenerative therapies. Extracellular vesicles, including exosomes, ectosomes, or microvesicles, are released by cells and play a potential role in regeneration. Following an introduction to EV biogenesis and isolation methods, this integrative review provides an overview of our current knowledge about EVs as a communication paradigm in the eye. Then, we focused on the therapeutic applications of EVs derived from conditioned medium, biological fluid, or tissue and highlighted some recent developments in strategies to boost the innate therapeutic potential of EVs by loading various kinds of drugs or being engineered at the level of producing cells or EVs. Challenges faced in the development of safe and effective translation of EV-based therapy into clinical settings for eye diseases are also discussed to pave the road toward reaching feasible regenerative therapies required for eye-related complications.
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- Faezeh Shekari
- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran; Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product Technology Development Center (ATMP-TDC), Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
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- Basic and Molecular Epidemiology of Gastrointestinal Disorders Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Macquarie Medical School, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, North Ryde, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Macquarie Medical School, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, North Ryde, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Macquarie Medical School, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, North Ryde, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Macquarie Medical School, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, North Ryde, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Yang X, Guo T, Du Z, Qin X, Wang K, Kebreab E, Wang D, Lyu L. Protective effects of MNQ against Lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory damage in bovine ovarian follicular granulosa cells in Vitro. J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol 2023; 230:106274. [PMID: 36813140 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsbmb.2023.106274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
Abstract
Inflammation of the reproductive tract in dairy cows lead to functional disorders of follicular granulosa cells (GCs) in mammalian ovaries resulting in infertility and serious losses to the livestock industry. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) can induce an inflammatory response in follicular granulosa cells in vitro. The aim of this study was to investigate the cellular regulatory mechanism of MNQ (2-methoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone) on eliminating the inflammatory response and restoring normal functions for bovine ovarian follicular GCs cultured in vitro exposed to LPS. The cytotoxicity of MNQ and LPS on GCs were detected by MTT method to determine the safe concentration. The relative expression of inflammatory factors and steroid synthesis-related genes were detected by qRT-PCR. The concentration of steroid hormones in the culture broth were detected by ELISA. Differential gene expressions were analyzed by RNA-seq. There were no toxic effects on GCs at MNQ and LPS concentrations of less than 3 µM and 10 µg/mL, respectively and treated in 12 h. The relative expressions of IL-6, IL-1β and TNF-α were significantly higher in the LPS group compared with the CK group when GCs cultured in vitro were treated with the above concentrations and times (P < 0.05), but significantly lower in the MNQ+LPS group compared with the LPS group (P < 0.05). The levels of E2 and P4 in the culture solution were significantly reduced in the LPS group compared to the CK group (P < 0.05), and restored in the MNQ+LPS group. The relative expressions of CYP19A1, CYP11A1, 3β-HSD, and STAR were significantly decreased in the LPS group compared with the CK group (P < 0.05), while the MNQ+LPS group also recovered to some extent. There were 407 differential genes shared by LPS vs CK and MNQ+LPS vs LPS by RNA-seq analysis, which were mainly enriched in steroid biosynthesis and TNF signaling pathway. We screened 10 genes for analysis and found consistent results for RNA-seq and qRT-PCR. In this study, we confirmed the protective effect of MNQ, an extract from Impatiens balsamina L, on LPS-induced inflammatory responses in bovine follicular granulosa cells in vitro as well as functional damage, and acted through steroid biosynthesis and TNF signaling pathways.
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- Xiaofeng Yang
- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, China; Department of Biology, Xinzhou Normal University, Xinzhou, Shanxi 034000, China
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- Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Beijing Vocational College of Agriculture, Beijing 102442, China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, China
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- Department of Animal Science, University of California Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA
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- Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, China.
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Cha KY, Cho W, Park S, Ahn J, Park H, Baek I, Lee M, Lee S, Arai Y, Lee SH. Generation of bioactive MSC-EVs for bone tissue regeneration by tauroursodeoxycholic acid treatment. J Control Release 2023; 354:45-56. [PMID: 36586671 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.12.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 12/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nano-sized carriers that reflect the parent cell's information and are known to mediate cell-cell communication. In order to overcome the disadvantages of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in cell therapy, such as unexpected differentiation leading to tumorization, immune rejection, and other side effects, EVs derived from MSCs (MSC-EVs) with the tissue regenerative function have been studied as new cell-free therapeutics. However, therapeutic applications of EVs require overcoming several challenges. First, the production efficiency of MSC-EVs should be increased at least as much as the quantity of them are required to their clinical application; second, MSC-EVs needs to show various functionality further, thereby increasing tissue regeneration efficiency. In this study, we treated tauroursodeoxycholic acid (TUDCA), a biological derivative known to regulate cholesterol, to MSCs and investigated whether TUDCA treatment would be able to increase EV production efficiency and tissue regenerative capacity of EVs. Indeed, it appears that TUDCA priming to MSC increases the yield of MSC-EVs >2 times by reducing the cellular cholesterol level in MSCs and increasing the exocytosis-related CAV1 expression. Interestingly, it was found that the EVs derived from TUDCA-primed MSCs (T-EV) contained higher amounts of anti-inflammatory cytokines (IL1RN, IL6, IL10, and IL11) and osteogenic proteins (ALP, RUNX2, BMP2, BMPR1, and BMPR2) than those in control MSC-EVs (C-EV). Besides, it was shown that T-EV not only regulated M1/M2 macrophages differentiation of monocytes, also effectively increased the osteogenic differentiation of MSCs as well as bone tissue regeneration in a bone defect rat model. Based on these results, it is concluded that TUDCA treatment to MSC as a new approach endows EV with high-yield production and functionality. Thus, we strongly believe T-EV would be a powerful therapeutic material for bone tissue regeneration and potentially could be expanded to other types of tissue regeneration for clinical applications.
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- Kyung-Yup Cha
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Dongguk University-Seoul, 04620 Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Dongguk University-Seoul, 04620 Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Dongguk University-Seoul, 04620 Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Dongguk University-Seoul, 04620 Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Dongguk University-Seoul, 04620 Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Dongguk University-Seoul, 04620 Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Dongguk University-Seoul, 04620 Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Dongguk University-Seoul, 04620 Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Dongguk University-Seoul, 04620 Seoul, South Korea.
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Dongguk University-Seoul, 04620 Seoul, South Korea.
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Fan SJ, Chen JY, Tang CH, Zhao QY, Zhang JM, Qin YC. Edible plant extracellular vesicles: An emerging tool for bioactives delivery. Front Immunol 2022; 13:1028418. [PMID: 36569896 PMCID: PMC9773994 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.1028418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The extracellular vesicles (EVs) in edible food have a typical saucer-like structure and are nanoparticles released by numerous cells. They have different components and interact with other biological samples in diverse ways. Therefore, these nanoparticles could be used to develop bioactives delivery nanoplatforms and anti-inflammatory treatments to meet the stringent demands of current clinical challenges. This review aims to summarize current researches into EVs from edible plants, particularly those that can protect siRNAs or facilitate drug transportation. We will discuss their isolation, characterization and functions, their regulatory effects under various physiological and pathological conditions, and their immune regulation, anti-tumor, regeneration, and anti-inflammatory effects. We also review advances in their potential application as bioactives carriers, and medicinal and edible plants that change their EVs compositions during disease to achieve a therapy propose. It is expected that future research on plant-derived EVs will considerably expand their application.
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- Shi-Jie Fan
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China,Scientific Observing and Experiment Station of Animal Genetic Resources and Nutrition in North China of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Sciences of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China,Scientific Observing and Experiment Station of Animal Genetic Resources and Nutrition in North China of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Sciences of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China,Scientific Observing and Experiment Station of Animal Genetic Resources and Nutrition in North China of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Sciences of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China,Scientific Observing and Experiment Station of Animal Genetic Resources and Nutrition in North China of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Sciences of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China,Scientific Observing and Experiment Station of Animal Genetic Resources and Nutrition in North China of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Sciences of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China,*Correspondence: Yu-Chang Qin, ; Jun-Min Zhang,
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China,*Correspondence: Yu-Chang Qin, ; Jun-Min Zhang,
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Curcumin-Primed Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells-Derived Extracellular Vesicles Improve Motor Functional Recovery of Mice with Complete Spinal Cord Injury by Reducing Inflammation and Enhancing Axonal Regeneration. Neurochem Res 2022; 48:1334-1346. [PMID: 36449198 DOI: 10.1007/s11064-022-03832-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Background Transplantation of extracellular vesicles (EVs) from stem cells is a feasible scheme for traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI). However, there is no relevant report about stem cells derived EVs loaded with curcumin for SCI treatment. Methods Mouse umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (MUMSCs) were incubated in the medium containing curcumin (20 µM) for 48 h. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) and curcumin-primed EVs (Cur-EVs) were collected by ultracentrifugation. Characterizations of EVs/Cur-EVs were analyzed by western blotting with CD9 and CD81 antibodies, transmission electron microscopy and nano-tracking analysis. Curcumin in the Cur-EVs was analyzed by high performance liquid phase chromatography at 430 nm wavelength. Immunofluorescence and in vivo imaging methods were used to confirm biocompatibility of EVs/Cur-EVs in vitro and in vivo. Mice with complete SCI were treated with EVs/Cur-EVs to compare the differences of locomotor function, inflammation, histological changes and remyelination. Results The isolated EVs and Cur-EVs from MUMSCs have good biocompatibility. Compared with the model mice, the locomotor function, inflammation and axonal regeneration of mice were significantly improved after injection of Cur-EVs/EVs. Furthermore, it is more effective for structural and functional recovery of complete SCI after the Cur-EVs treatment compared with the EVs treatment. In the lesioned regions, the macrophage polarization from M1 to M2 phenotype and axonal regeneration were significantly improved in the Cur-EVs group compared with the EVs group. Conclusions Our data suggested that EVs from MUMSCs might be a promising drug delivery vehicle of curcumin for the efficient and biocompatible treatment of severe SCI.
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Kang SJ, Kim SE, Seo MJ, Kim E, Rhee WJ. Suppression of inflammatory responses in macrophages by onion-derived extracellular vesicles. J IND ENG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2022.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Grewal S, Aggarwal A, Vats P, Rani S, Jaswal S, Pal P, Senthamilan S, Arya A, Mohanty AK, Alhussien MN. Curcumin induces thermotolerance by reducing oxidative stress, apoptosis, and inflammation in buffalo mammary epithelial cells under heat shock conditions. J Reprod Immunol 2022; 153:103684. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2022.103684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Liang Q, Jiang C, Zhao Q, Guo Z, Xie M, Zou Y, Cai X, Su J, He Z, Zhao K. Application and prospect of exosomes combined with Chinese herbal medicine in orthopedics. J Herb Med 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hermed.2022.100589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Xu C, Zhai Z, Ying H, Lu L, Zhang J, Zeng Y. Curcumin primed ADMSCs derived small extracellular vesicle exert enhanced protective effects on osteoarthritis by inhibiting oxidative stress and chondrocyte apoptosis. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:123. [PMID: 35264207 PMCID: PMC8905866 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01339-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common joint disease caused by progressive articular cartilage degeneration and destruction. Currently, there are no disease-modifying agents officially approved for OA patients. In this study, curcumin was loaded into adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADMSCs)-derived small extracellular vesicle (ADMSCs-sEV) to synergistically exert chondro-protective effects in vitro and in vivo. We found curcumin primed ADMSCs derived sEV (sEV-CUR) exhibited an enhanced protective effect compared with free curcumin and ADMSCs-sEV in TBHP-induced chondrocytes. Moreover, our study demonstrated sEV-CUR more effectively down-regulated TBHP-induced oxidative stress and chondrocyte apoptosis in vitro. In OA mice model, our results indicated that sEV-CUR showed an improved cartilage protection, as biweekly intra-articular injection of sEV-CUR more efficaciously alleviated oxidative stress and chondrocyte apoptosis in OA cartilage. Overall, our findings showed sEV-CUR exhibited enhanced chondro-protective effects and holds great potential on the recovery of articular cartilage loss and destruction in OA patients.
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- Chen Xu
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants, Department of Orthopedics, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants, Department of Orthopedics, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants, Department of Orthopedics, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants, Department of Orthopedics, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants, Department of Orthopedics, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China.
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Chen C, Wang J, Sun M, Li J, Wang HMD. Toward the next-generation phyto-nanomedicines: cell-derived nanovesicles (CDNs) for natural product delivery. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 145:112416. [PMID: 34781147 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Phytochemicals are plant-derived bioactive compounds, which have been widely used for therapeutic purposes. Due to the poor water-solubility, low bioavailability and non-specific targeting characteristic, diverse classes of nanocarriers are utilized for encapsulation and delivery of bio-effective agents. Cell-derived nanovesicles (CDNs), known for exosomes or extracellular vesicles (EVs), are biological nanoparticles with multiple functions. Compared to the artificial counterpart, CDNs hold great potential in drug delivery given the higher stability, superior biocompatibility and the lager capability of encapsulating bioactive molecules. Here, we provide a bench-to-bedside review of CDNs-based nanoplatform, including the bio-origin, preparation, characterization and functionalization. Beyond that, the focus is laid on the therapeutic effect of CDNs-mediated drug delivery for natural products. The state-of-art development as well as some pre-clinical applications of using CDNs for disease treatment is also summarized. It is highly expected that the continuing development of CDNs-based delivery systems will further promote the clinical utilization and translation of phyto-nanomedicines.
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- Chaoxiang Chen
- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, China.
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan; Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, China Medical University, Taichung City 404, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan.
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Pourhabibi-Zarandi F, Shojaei-Zarghani S, Rafraf M. Curcumin and rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review of literature. Int J Clin Pract 2021; 75:e14280. [PMID: 33914984 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.14280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Curcumin is a natural polyphenol and the main compound from the rhizome of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) and other Curcuma species. It has been widely used for different medical purposes, such as improvement of pain and inflammatory conditions in various diseases. PURPOSE This systematic review was aimed to assess all studies regarding the efficacy of the pure form of curcumin (unformulated curcumin) on rheumatoid arthritis (RA). METHODS The comprehensive search of the literature was done until September 2020 on the MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus and Web of Knowledge databases. Out of 2079 initial records, 51 articles (13 in vitro and 37 animal and one human) were met our inclusion criteria. RESULTS Most studies have shown the curative effects of curcumin on clinical and inflammatory parameters of RA and reported different mechanisms; inhibition of mitogen-activated protein kinase family, extracellular signal-regulated protein kinase, activator protein-1 and nuclear factor kappa B are the main mechanisms associated with the anti-inflammatory function of curcumin in RA. The results of the only human study showed that curcumin significantly improved morning stiffness, walking time and joint swelling. CONCLUSION In conclusion, curcumin seems to be useful, and it is recommended that more human studies be performed to approve the cellular and animal results and determine the effective and optimal doses of curcumin on RA patients.
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- Fatemeh Pourhabibi-Zarandi
- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Nutrition Research Center, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Nutrition Research Center, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Gastroenterohepatology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Nutrition Research Center, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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B SAMPATHKUMAR, NANDI S, GUPTA PSP, MONDAL S, V GIRISHKUMAR. Influence of curcumin and carbazole on ovine ovarian preantral follicle and granulosa cell functions. THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.56093/ijans.v91i7.115899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The present study was undertaken to study the effect of plant bioactive compounds curcumin and carbazole on sheep ovarian functions. In the present study, both the bioactive compounds were tested at different levels (Control, T1-1 μM, T2-5 μM, T3-10 μM, T4- 25 μM, T5- 50μM, T6-100 μM) on preantral follicle (PF) growth rate, survival rate (6 days culture), granulosa cell (GC) number increment (2 days culture) and estradiol production (5 days GC culture spent media). Curcumin had shown a significantly higher PF survival rate (%), i.e. 74.3±1.5, 76.3±1.4 at 10 and 25 μM levels respectively. Similarly, higher PF growth rates (μm per day), i.e. 16.1±0.9 was observed at 50 μM levels. Similarly, curcumin was effective @ 50 μM level to increase the granulosa cell number as well as estradiol production with a mean granulosa cell number (×105) and estradiol production (pg) values of 1.55±0.04 and 85.3±3.3 respectively. Likewise, carbazole was effective at the level of 25 μM to increase the PF growth rate (μm per day), survival rate (%)with mean values of 74.3±1.3, 12.1±0.9. Similarly, carbazole was effective at 50 μM dose levels in the granulosa cell number increment (×105) with a mean value of 1.57±0.02. No significant change in estradiol production was observed in carbazole treated group.
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Benameur T, Soleti R, Panaro MA, La Torre ME, Monda V, Messina G, Porro C. Curcumin as Prospective Anti-Aging Natural Compound: Focus on Brain. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26164794. [PMID: 34443381 PMCID: PMC8398038 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26164794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Revised: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The nutrients and their potential benefits are a new field of study in modern medicine for their positive impact on health. Curcumin, the yellow polyphenolic compound extracted from Curcuma longa species, is widely used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine to prevent and contrast many diseases, considering its antioxidant, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, cardio-protective, nephron-protective, hepato-protective, anti-neoplastic, and anti-rheumatic proprieties. In recent years, the investigations of curcumin have been focused on its application to aging and age-associated diseases. Aging is a physiological process in which there is a decreasing of cellular function due to internal or external stimuli. Oxidative stress is one of the most important causes of aging and age-related diseases. Moreover, many age-related disorders such as cancer, neuroinflammation, and infections are due to a low-grade chronic systemic inflammation. Curcumin acting on different proteins is able to contrast both oxidative stress than inflammation. In the brain, curcumin is able to modulate inflammation induced by microglia. Finally in brain tumors curcumin is able to reduce tumor growth by inhibition of telomerase activity. This review emphasizes the anti-aging role of curcumin focusing on its mechanism to counteract aging in the brain. Moreover, new formulations to increase the bioavailability of curcumin are discussed.
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- Tarek Benameur
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia;
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- Univ Angers, Université de Nantes, Inserm, CRCINA, SFR ICAT, F-49800 Angers, France;
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- Biotechnologies and Biopharmaceutics, Department of Biosciences, University of Bari, 70125 Bari, Italy;
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71121 Foggia, Italy; (M.E.L.T.); (V.M.); (G.M.)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71121 Foggia, Italy; (M.E.L.T.); (V.M.); (G.M.)
- Unit of Dietetic and Sport Medicine, Section of Human Physiology, Department of Experimental Medicine, Luigi Vanvitelli University of Campania, 81100 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71121 Foggia, Italy; (M.E.L.T.); (V.M.); (G.M.)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71121 Foggia, Italy; (M.E.L.T.); (V.M.); (G.M.)
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Lin Z, Liu H, Yang C, Zheng H, Zhang Y, Su W, Shang J. Curcumin mediates autophagy and apoptosis in granulosa cells: a study of integrated network pharmacology and molecular docking to elucidate toxicological mechanisms. Drug Chem Toxicol 2021; 45:2411-2423. [PMID: 34315305 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2021.1956941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Curcumin (Cur) is a flavonoid derived from Curcuma longa L. that has been shown to have a variety of biological activities, but some previous studies have described its non-negligible negative effects on female reproduction and embryo development. To further explore the toxic stress effect, this study investigated apoptosis and autophagy of healthy buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) derived granulosa cells (GCs) exposed to Cur and/or autophagy inhibitors. Results showed that Cur declined viability of GCs in a concentration-dependent manner. Apoptosis was observed in Cur-treated GCs from 3 h. Meanwhile, under Cur stress, autophagosomes accumulated in cells, and the expression levels of autophagy key proteins LC3 and Beclin 1 were up-regulated, suggesting that Cur could induce autophagy in GCs. Early autophagy inhibitor 3-methyladenine (3-MA) increased the apoptosis rate of Cur exposed GCs, but the autophagosome degradation inhibitor chloroquine (CQ) had no effect on the apoptosis rate. The network pharmacological and molecular docking analysis indicated that the perturbation of IKK/NF-κB might be the cause of Cur toxicity toward GCs. This study unveiled another side of Cur pharmacological effects that programmed cell death can be induced by Cur in GCs, suggesting that it should be prudent to use Cur as a clinical drug for its side effects on the female reproductive system.
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- Zhen Lin
- Key Laboratory of Buffalo Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction Technology, Ministry of Agriculture and Guangxi Buffalo Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, China.,College of Chemistry & Environmental Science, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- College of Chemistry & Environmental Science, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Buffalo Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction Technology, Ministry of Agriculture and Guangxi Buffalo Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, China
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- Key Laboratory of Buffalo Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction Technology, Ministry of Agriculture and Guangxi Buffalo Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, China
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- Key Laboratory of Buffalo Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction Technology, Ministry of Agriculture and Guangxi Buffalo Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, China.,College of Chemistry & Environmental Science, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Buffalo Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction Technology, Ministry of Agriculture and Guangxi Buffalo Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, China
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Kyriakoudi A, Spanidi E, Mourtzinos I, Gardikis K. Innovative Delivery Systems Loaded with Plant Bioactive Ingredients: Formulation Approaches and Applications. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 10:1238. [PMID: 34207139 PMCID: PMC8234206 DOI: 10.3390/plants10061238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Plants constitute a rich source of diverse classes of valuable phytochemicals (e.g., phenolic acids, flavonoids, carotenoids, alkaloids) with proven biological activity (e.g., antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, etc.). However, factors such as low stability, poor solubility and bioavailability limit their food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical applications. In this regard, a wide range of delivery systems have been developed to increase the stability of plant-derived bioactive compounds upon processing, storage or under gastrointestinal digestion conditions, to enhance their solubility, to mask undesirable flavors as well as to efficiently deliver them to the target tissues where they can exert their biological activity and promote human health. In the present review, the latest advances regarding the design of innovative delivery systems for pure plant bioactive compounds, extracts or essential oils, in order to overcome the above-mentioned challenges, are presented. Moreover, a broad spectrum of applications along with future trends are critically discussed.
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- Anastasia Kyriakoudi
- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Biochemistry, Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (A.K.); (I.M.)
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- APIVITA SA, Industrial Park, Markopoulo, 19003 Athens, Greece;
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Biochemistry, Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (A.K.); (I.M.)
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Yuan J, Botchway BOA, Zhang Y, Wang X, Liu X. Combined bioscaffold with stem cells and exosomes can improve traumatic brain injury. Stem Cell Rev Rep 2021; 16:323-334. [PMID: 31808037 DOI: 10.1007/s12015-019-09927-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The intricacy of the brain, along with the existence of blood brain barrier (BBB) does complicate the delivery of effective therapeutics through simple intravascular injection. Hence, an effective delivery mechanism of therapeutics in the event of either traumatic brain injury (TBI) or other brain injuries is needed. Stem cells can promote regeneration and repair injury. The usage of biomaterials and exosomes in transporting stem cells to target lesion sites has been suggested as a potential option. The combination of biomaterials with modified exosomes can help in transporting stem cells to injury sites, whiles also increasing their survival and promoting effective treatment. Herein, we review the current researches pertinent to biological scaffolds and exosomes in repairing TBI and present the current progress and new direction in the clinical setting. We begin with the role of bioscaffold in treating neuronal conditions, the effect of exosomes in injury, and conclude with the improvement of TBI via the employment of combined exosomes, bioscaffold and stem cells.
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- Jiaying Yuan
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical College, Shaoxing University, 312000, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Institute of Neuroscience, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical College, Shaoxing University, 312000, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical College, Shaoxing University, 312000, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical College, Shaoxing University, 312000, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China.
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Li S, Stöckl S, Lukas C, Herrmann M, Brochhausen C, König MA, Johnstone B, Grässel S. Curcumin-primed human BMSC-derived extracellular vesicles reverse IL-1β-induced catabolic responses of OA chondrocytes by upregulating miR-126-3p. Stem Cell Res Ther 2021; 12:252. [PMID: 33926561 PMCID: PMC8082633 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-021-02317-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Curcumin has anti-inflammatory effects and qualifies as a potential candidate for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA). However, curcumin has limited bioavailability. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are released by multiple cell types and act as molecule carrier during intercellular communication. We assume that EVs can maintain bioavailability and stability of curcumin after encapsulation. Here, we evaluated modulatory effects of curcumin-primed human (h)BMSC-derived EVs (Cur-EVs) on IL-1β stimulated human osteoarthritic chondrocytes (OA-CH). METHODS CellTiter-Blue Viability- (CTB), Caspase 3/7-, and live/dead assays were used to determine range of cytotoxic curcumin concentrations for hBMSC and OA-CH. Cur-EVs and control EVs were harvested from cell culture supernatants of hBMSC by ultracentrifugation. Western blotting (WB), transmission electron microscopy, and nanoparticle tracking analysis were performed to characterize the EVs. The intracellular incorporation of EVs derived from PHK26 labeled and curcumin-primed or control hBMSC was tested by adding the labeled EVs to OA-CH cultures. OA-CH were pre-stimulated with IL-1β, followed by Cur-EV and control EV treatment for 24 h and subsequent analysis of viability, apoptosis, and migration (scratch assay). Relative expression of selected anabolic and catabolic genes was assessed with qRT-PCR. Furthermore, WB was performed to evaluate phosphorylation of Erk1/2, PI3K/Akt, and p38MAPK in OA-CH. The effect of hsa-miR-126-3p expression on IL-1β-induced OA-CH was determined using CTB-, Caspase 3/7-, live/dead assays, and WB. RESULTS Cur-EVs promoted viability and reduced apoptosis of IL-1β-stimulated OA-CH and attenuated IL-1β-induced inhibition of migration. Furthermore, Cur-EVs increased gene expression of BCL2, ACAN, SOX9, and COL2A1 and decreased gene expression of IL1B, IL6, MMP13, and COL10A1 in IL-1β-stimulated OA-CH. In addition, phosphorylation of Erk1/2, PI3K/Akt, and p38 MAPK, induced by IL-1β, is prevented by Cur-EVs. Cur-EVs increased IL-1β-reduced expression of hsa-miR-126-3p and hsa-miR-126-3p mimic reversed the effects of IL-1β. CONCLUSION Cur-EVs alleviated IL-1β-induced catabolic effects on OA-CH by promoting viability and migration, reducing apoptosis and phosphorylation of Erk1/2, PI3K/Akt, and p38 MAPK thereby modulating pro-inflammatory signaling pathways. Treatment of OA-CH with Cur-EVs is followed by upregulation of expression of hsa-miR-126-3p which is involved in modulation of anabolic response of OA-CH. EVs may be considered as promising drug delivery vehicles of curcumin helping to alleviate OA.
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- Shushan Li
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Experimental Orthopaedics, Centre for Medical Biotechnology (ZMB/Biopark 1), University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Experimental Orthopaedics, Centre for Medical Biotechnology (ZMB/Biopark 1), University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Experimental Orthopaedics, Centre for Medical Biotechnology (ZMB/Biopark 1), University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- IZKF Group Tissue Reg. in Musculoskeletal Dis., University Hospital & Bernhard-Heine-Centrum for Locomotion Res, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Asklepiosklinikum, Bad Abbach, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Experimental Orthopaedics, Centre for Medical Biotechnology (ZMB/Biopark 1), University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany.
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Asklepiosklinikum, Bad Abbach, Germany.
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Calabrese EJ. Hormesis Mediates Acquired Resilience: Using Plant-Derived Chemicals to Enhance Health. Annu Rev Food Sci Technol 2021; 12:355-381. [DOI: 10.1146/annurev-food-062420-124437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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This review provides an assessment of hormesis, a highly conserved evolutionary dose-response adaptive strategy that leads to the development of acquired resilience within well-defined temporal windows. The hormetic-based acquired resilience has a central role in affecting healthy aging, slowing the onset and progression of numerous neurodegenerative and other age-related diseases, and reducing risks and damage due to heart attacks, stroke, and other serious conditions of public health and medical importance. The review provides the historical foundations of hormesis, its dose-response features, its capacity for generalization across biological models and endpoints measured, and its mechanistic foundations. The review also provides a focus on the adaptive features of hormesis, i.e., its capacity to upregulate acquired resilience and how this can be mediated by numerous plant-derived extracts, such as curcumin, ginseng, Ginkgo biloba, resveratrol, and green tea, that induce a broad spectrum of chemopreventive effects via hormesis.
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- Edward J. Calabrese
- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, USA
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Chen W, Wang H, Zhu Z, Feng J, Chen L. Exosome-Shuttled circSHOC2 from IPASs Regulates Neuronal Autophagy and Ameliorates Ischemic Brain Injury via the miR-7670-3p/SIRT1 Axis. MOLECULAR THERAPY. NUCLEIC ACIDS 2020; 22:657-672. [PMID: 33230464 PMCID: PMC7581834 DOI: 10.1016/j.omtn.2020.09.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The aim of the present study was to investigate the neuroprotective roles and mechanisms of the circular RNA circSHOC2 in ischemic-preconditioned astrocyte-derived exosomes (IPAS-EXOs) against ischemic stroke. We established an ischemia model based on oxygen glucose deprivation (OGD) in vitro and isolated resultant exosomes from astrocytes. Neuronal viability and apoptosis were determined by Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assays and TUNEL (terminal deoxynucleotidyltransferase-mediated deoxyuridine triphosphate nick end labeling) staining, respectively. Autophagy-related proteins were analyzed by western blotting. We found that exosomes derived from IPAS-preconditioned medium (IPAS-CM) exerted neuroprotection. Furthermore, circSHOC2 expression was significantly upregulated in exosomes released from IPAS-CM. Overexpression of circSHOC2 in neurons yielded the same protective effects as those from IPAS-EXOs in vitro, and similar results were also observed in the middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) mouse model. Mechanistically, circSHOC2 reduced neuronal apoptosis via regulating autophagy. Furthermore, circSHOC2 was found to sponge miR-7670-3p, which regulated SIRT1 expression. Transfection with an miR-7670-3p small interfering RNA (siRNA) (siRNA-7670-3p) and incubation with circSHOC2 extracellular vesicles attenuated ischemia-induced neuronal apoptosis in vivo and in vitro, while silencing of SIRT1 reversed the protective effects of exosomal circSHOC2 on hypoxic cerebral neurons. Taken together, our findings indicate that circSHOC2 in IPAS-EXOs suppressed neuronal apoptosis and ameliorated neuronal damage by regulating autophagy and acting on the miR-7670-3p/SIRT1 axis, which might contribute to a therapeutic strategy for ischemic stroke treatment.
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- Wanghao Chen
- Medical School of Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P.R. China
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- Medical School of Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P.R. China
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- Medical School of Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P.R. China
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- Medical School of Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P.R. China
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- Medical School of Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P.R. China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Neuroscience Center, Cancer Center, Integrated Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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Cabeza L, Perazzoli G, Peña M, Cepero A, Luque C, Melguizo C, Prados J. Cancer therapy based on extracellular vesicles as drug delivery vehicles. J Control Release 2020; 327:296-315. [PMID: 32814093 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.08.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Revised: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 08/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are lipid bilayer vesicles of nanometric size secreted by cells to communicate with other cells, either nearby or remotely. Their physicochemical properties make them a promising nanomedicine for drug transport and release in cancer therapy. In this review, we present the different types and biogenesis of EVs and highlight the importance of adequately selecting the cell of origin in cancer therapy. Furthermore, the main methodologies followed for the isolation of EVs and drug loading, as well as the modification and functionalization of these vesicles to generate EV-based nanocarriers are discussed. Finally, we review some of the main studies using drug-loaded exosomes in tumor therapy both in in vitro and in vivo models (even in resistant tumors). These investigations show promising results, achieving significant improvement in the antitumor effect of drugs in most cases. However, the number of clinical trials and patents based on these nanoformulations is still low, thus further research is still warranted in this area.
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- Laura Cabeza
- Institute of Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine (IBIMER), Center of Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, 18100 Granada, Spain; Biosanitary Research Institute ibs.GRANADA, 18012 Granada, Spain; Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Institute of Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine (IBIMER), Center of Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, 18100 Granada, Spain; Biosanitary Research Institute ibs.GRANADA, 18012 Granada, Spain
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- Institute of Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine (IBIMER), Center of Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, 18100 Granada, Spain
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- Institute of Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine (IBIMER), Center of Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, 18100 Granada, Spain
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- Institute of Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine (IBIMER), Center of Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, 18100 Granada, Spain
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- Institute of Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine (IBIMER), Center of Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, 18100 Granada, Spain; Biosanitary Research Institute ibs.GRANADA, 18012 Granada, Spain; Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.
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- Institute of Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine (IBIMER), Center of Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, 18100 Granada, Spain; Biosanitary Research Institute ibs.GRANADA, 18012 Granada, Spain; Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
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Dissimilar effects of curcumin on human granulosa cells: Beyond its anti-oxidative role. Reprod Toxicol 2020; 95:51-58. [DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2020.04.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2020] [Revised: 03/26/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Al-Dossari MH, Fadda LM, Attia HA, Hasan IH, Mahmoud AM. Curcumin and Selenium Prevent Lipopolysaccharide/Diclofenac-Induced Liver Injury by Suppressing Inflammation and Oxidative Stress. Biol Trace Elem Res 2020; 196:173-183. [PMID: 31654258 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-019-01910-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2019] [Accepted: 09/20/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Diclofenac (DCL), an anti-inflammatory drug used to reduce pain and inflammation, ranks in the top causes of drug-induced liver injury. The inflammatory stress induced by inflammagens is implicated in DCL-induced liver injury. Curcumin (CUR) and selenium (Se) possess anti-inflammatory effects; therefore, this study evaluated their protective potential against lipopolysaccharide (LPS)/DCL-induced liver injury. Rats received CUR and/or Se for 7 days followed by a single intravenous administration of LPS 2 h before a single injection of DCL and two other doses of CUR and/or Se 2 and 8 h after DCL. Administration of nontoxic doses of LPS and DCL resulted in liver damage evidenced by the significantly elevated liver function markers in serum. LPS/DCL-induced liver injury was confirmed by histological alterations, increased lipid peroxidation and nitric oxide, and diminished glutathione and superoxide dismutase. CUR and/or Se prevented liver injury, histological alterations, and oxidative stress and boosted antioxidant defenses in LPS/DCL-induced rats. In addition, CUR and/or Se reduced serum C-reactive protein, liver pro-inflammatory cytokines, and the expression of TLR4, NF-κB, JNK, and p38, and upregulated heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1). In conclusion, CUR and/or Se mitigated LPS/DCL-induced liver injury in rats by suppressing TLR4 signaling, inflammation, and oxidative stress and boosting HO-1 and other antioxidants. Therefore, CUR and Se can hinder the progression and severity of liver injury during acute inflammatory episodes.
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- Manal H Al-Dossari
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Physiology Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 62514, Egypt.
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Qu X, Guo S, Yan L, Zhu H, Li H, Shi Z. TNFα-Erk1/2 signaling pathway-regulated SerpinE1 and SerpinB2 are involved in lipopolysaccharide-induced porcine granulosa cell proliferation. Cell Signal 2020; 73:109702. [PMID: 32619562 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2020.109702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2020] [Revised: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is an inhibitory factor that causes hormonal imbalance and subsequently affects ovarian function and fertility in mammals. Previous studies have shown that the exposure of granulosa cells (GC) to LPS leads to steroidogenesis dysfunction. However, the effects of LPS on the viability of GC remain largely unclear. In the present study, we aimed to address this question and unveil the underlying molecular mechanisms using cultured porcine GC. Results showed that GC proliferation and tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα) secretion were significantly increased after exposure to LPS, and these effects were completely reversed by blocking the TNFα sheddase, ADAM17. Moreover, GC proliferation induced by LPS was mimicked by treatment with recombinant TNFα. In addition, SerpinE1 and SerpinB2 expression levels increased in GC after treatment with LPS or recombinant TNFα, whereas blocking the Erk1/2 pathway completely abolished these effects and also inhibited GC proliferation. Further, consistent with the effects of blocking the Erk1/2 pathway, cell proliferation was completely inhibited by knocking down SerpinE1 or SerpinB2 in the presence of LPS or recombinant TNFα. Mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) polarization in GC was increased by LPS or recombinant TNFα treatment, and these changes were completely negated by Erk1/2 inhibition, but not by SerpinE1 or SerpinB2 knockdown. Taken together, these results suggested that the TNFα-mediated upregulation of SerpinE1 and SerpinB2, through activation of the Erk1/2 pathway plays a crucial role in LPS-stimulated GC proliferation, and the increase in GC MMP may synergistically influence this process.
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- Xiaolu Qu
- College of Animal Science and technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety-State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base of Ministry of Science and Technology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China; Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key laboratory of Animal Breeding and Reproduction, Nanjing 210014, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety-State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base of Ministry of Science and Technology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China; Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key laboratory of Animal Breeding and Reproduction, Nanjing 210014, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety-State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base of Ministry of Science and Technology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China; Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key laboratory of Animal Breeding and Reproduction, Nanjing 210014, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety-State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base of Ministry of Science and Technology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China; Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key laboratory of Animal Breeding and Reproduction, Nanjing 210014, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety-State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base of Ministry of Science and Technology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China; Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key laboratory of Animal Breeding and Reproduction, Nanjing 210014, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety-State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base of Ministry of Science and Technology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China; Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key laboratory of Animal Breeding and Reproduction, Nanjing 210014, China.
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Calabrese EJ, Dhawan G, Kapoor R, Mattson MP, Rattan SIS. Curcumin and hormesis with particular emphasis on neural cells. Food Chem Toxicol 2019; 129:399-404. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2019.04.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2019] [Revised: 04/26/2019] [Accepted: 04/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Dahiya S, Onteru SK, Singh D. Inhibition of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase attenuates endotoxin-mediated tolerance in granulosa cells through kynurenine pathway. J Cell Biochem 2019; 120:11931-11940. [PMID: 30983018 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.28476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2018] [Revised: 12/08/2018] [Accepted: 12/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Ovarian granulosa cells (GCs) have been shown to have innate immune capabilities, which modulate their native endocrine functions through toll-like receptors (TLRs). We have recently shown that GCs exposed to lipopolysaccharide (LPS; 1.0 µg/mL) transiently regulate proinflammatory cytokine expression (interleukin 1β [IL-1β], IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor α) through chromatin remodeling. In the present study, we have demonstrated that GCs become tolerant to LPS on repeated exposure of LPS. To understand the mechanism of this endotoxin tolerance (ET) phenomenon in buffalo GCs, we have further studied the genome-wide transcriptomic analyses in buffalo GCs (unpublished data) and identified indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1) gene, known to be involved in tryptophan catabolism, was found to be highly upregulated in endotoxin-tolerant GCs. Real-time gene expression analyses also showed similar results. Further analyses of tryptophan and tryptophan metabolite, kynurenine, showed that tryptophan was found to be depleted with the accumulation of kynurenine in the endotoxin-tolerant GCs. The effect of IDO1 induced ET was reversed when cells were pretreated with IDO1 inhibitor (1-methyl tryptophan, 1 mM). To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report describing the role of IDO1 gene in ET in GCs mimicked by repeated endotoxin exposure in vitro. In summary, the present study convincingly demonstrated that the tryptophan catabolism, through the kynurenine pathway, plays a crucial role as an immunomodulatory mechanism of ET in GCs. The finding could be exploited in developing potential therapeutics to treat impaired GCs function due to the ET underlying prolonged uterine or systemic infection leads to accumulation of endotoxin in follicular fluid.
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- Sunita Dahiya
- Molecular Endocrinology, Functional Genomics, and Systems Biology Laboratory, Animal Biochemistry Division, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Molecular Endocrinology, Functional Genomics, and Systems Biology Laboratory, Animal Biochemistry Division, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Molecular Endocrinology, Functional Genomics, and Systems Biology Laboratory, Animal Biochemistry Division, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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ROS-Induced GATA4 and GATA6 Downregulation Inhibits StAR Expression in LPS-Treated Porcine Granulosa-Lutein Cells. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2019; 2019:5432792. [PMID: 31178965 PMCID: PMC6501234 DOI: 10.1155/2019/5432792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2018] [Revised: 02/19/2019] [Accepted: 03/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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LPS is a major endotoxin produced by gram-negative bacteria, and exposure to it commonly occurs in animal husbandry. Previous studies have shown that LPS infection disturbs steroidogenesis, including progesterone production, and subsequently decreases animal reproductive performance. However, little information about the underlying mechanisms is available thus far. In the present study, an in vitro-luteinized porcine granulosa cell model was used to study the underlying molecular mechanisms of LPS treatment. We found that LPS significantly inhibits progesterone production and downregulates the expressions of progesterone synthesis-associated genes (StAR, CYP11A1, and 3β-HSD). Furthermore, the levels of ROS were significantly increased in an LPS dose-dependent manner. Moreover, transcriptional factors GATA4 and GATA6, but not NR5A1, were significantly downregulated. Elimination of LPS-stimulated ROS by melatonin or vitamin C could restore the expressions of GATA4, GATA6, and StAR. In parallel, StAR expression was also inhibited by the knockdown of GATA4 and GATA6. Based on these data, we conclude that LPS impairs StAR expression via the ROS-induced downregulation of GATA4 and GATA6. Collectively, these findings provide new insights into the understanding of reproductive losses in animals suffering from bacterial infection and LPS exposure.
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Rodrigues TA, Tuna KM, Alli AA, Tribulo P, Hansen PJ, Koh J, Paula-Lopes FF. Follicular fluid exosomes act on the bovine oocyte to improve oocyte competence to support development and survival to heat shock. Reprod Fertil Dev 2019; 31:888-897. [DOI: 10.1071/rd18450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2018] [Accepted: 12/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Addition of follicular fluid to oocyte maturation medium can affect cumulus cell function, increase competence of the oocytes to be fertilised and develop to the blastocyst stage and protect the oocyte from heat shock. Here, it was tested whether exosomes in follicular fluid are responsible for the effects of follicular fluid on the function of the cumulus–oocyte complex (COC). This was accomplished by culturing COCs during oocyte maturation at 38.5°C (body temperature of the cow) or 41°C (heat shock) with follicular fluid or exosomes derived from follicular fluid and evaluating various aspects of function of the oocyte and the embryo derived from it. Negative effects of heat shock on cleavage and blastocyst development, but not cumulus expansion, were reduced by follicular fluid and exosomes. The results support the idea that exosomes in follicular fluid play important roles during oocyte maturation to enhance oocyte function and protect it from stress.
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Moghaddam NSA, Oskouie MN, Butler AE, Petit PX, Barreto GE, Sahebkar A. Hormetic effects of curcumin: What is the evidence? J Cell Physiol 2018; 234:10060-10071. [PMID: 30515809 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.27880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2018] [Accepted: 11/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Curcumin (diferuloylmethane), a component of the yellow powder prepared from the roots of Curcuma longa or Zingiberaceae (known as turmeric) is not only widely used to color and flavor food but also used as a pharmaceutical agent. Curcumin demonstrates anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic, antiaging, and antioxidant activity, as well as efficacy in wound healing. Notably, curcumin is a hormetic agent (hormetin), as it is stimulatory at low doses and inhibitory at high doses. Hormesis by curcumin could be also a particular function at low doses (i.e., antioxidant behavior) and another function at high dose (i.e., induction of autophagy and cell death). Recent findings suggest that curcumin exhibits biphasic dose-responses on cells, with low doses having stronger effects than high doses; examples being activation of the mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathway or antioxidant activity. This indicates that many effects induced by curcumin are dependent on dose and some effects might be greater at lower doses, indicative of a hormetic response. Despite the consistent occurrence of hormetic responses of curcumin in a wide range of biomedical models, epidemiological and clinical trials are needed to assess the nature of curcumin's dose-response in humans. Fortunately, more than one hundred clinical trials with curcumin and curcumin derivatives are ongoing. In this review, we provide the first comprehensive analysis supportive of the hormetic behavior of curcumin and curcumin derivatives.
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Diabetes Research Center, Qatar Biomedical Research Institute, Doha, Qatar
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- CNRS FR3636 Institut de Neurosciences "Mitochondria, Apoptosis and Autophagy Signalling," Université Paris-Descartes, Paris, France
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- Departamento de Nutrición y Bioquímica, Facultad de Ciencias, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá D.C., Colombia.,Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Oskouie MN, Aghili Moghaddam NS, Butler AE, Zamani P, Sahebkar A. Therapeutic use of curcumin‐encapsulated and curcumin‐primed exosomes. J Cell Physiol 2018; 234:8182-8191. [DOI: 10.1002/jcp.27615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2018] [Accepted: 09/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Mohammad N. Oskouie
- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Faculty of Nutrition and Food Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Center, Student Research Committee, Department of Medical biotechnology, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
- Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
- School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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