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Tiskratok W, Yamada M, Watanabe J, Pengyu Q, Kimura T, Egusa H. Mechanoregulation of Osteoclastogenesis-Inducing Potentials of Fibrosarcoma Cell Line by Substrate Stiffness. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24108959. [PMID: 37240303 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24108959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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A micro-physiological system is generally fabricated using soft materials, such as polydimethylsiloxane silicone (PDMS), and seeks an inflammatory osteolysis model for osteoimmunological research as one of the development needs. Microenvironmental stiffness regulates various cellular functions via mechanotransduction. Controlling culture substrate stiffness may help spatially coordinate the supply of osteoclastogenesis-inducing factors from immortalized cell lines, such as mouse fibrosarcoma L929 cells, within the system. Herein, we aimed to determine the effects of substrate stiffness on the osteoclastogenesis-inducing potential of L929 cells via cellular mechanotransduction. L929 cells showed increased expression of osteoclastogenesis-inducing factors when cultured on type I collagen-coated PDMS substrates with soft stiffness, approximating that of soft tissue sarcomas, regardless of the addition of lipopolysaccharide to augment proinflammatory reactions. Supernatants of L929 cells cultured on soft PDMS substrates promoted osteoclast differentiation of the mouse osteoclast precursor RAW 264.7 by stimulating the expression of osteoclastogenesis-related gene markers and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase activity. The soft PDMS substrate inhibited the nuclear translocation of YES-associated proteins in L929 cells without reducing cell attachment. However, the hard PDMS substrate hardly affected the cellular response of the L929 cells. Our results showed that PDMS substrate stiffness tuned the osteoclastogenesis-inducing potential of L929 cells via cellular mechanotransduction.
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- Watcharaphol Tiskratok
- Division of Molecular and Regenerative Prosthodontics, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, 4-1 Seiryo-machi, Sendai 980-8575, Miyagi, Japan
- School of Geriatric Oral Health, Institute of Dentistry, Suranaree University of Technology, 111 University Rd. Suranaree, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Mueang, Thailand
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- Division of Molecular and Regenerative Prosthodontics, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, 4-1 Seiryo-machi, Sendai 980-8575, Miyagi, Japan
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- Division of Molecular and Regenerative Prosthodontics, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, 4-1 Seiryo-machi, Sendai 980-8575, Miyagi, Japan
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- Division of Molecular and Regenerative Prosthodontics, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, 4-1 Seiryo-machi, Sendai 980-8575, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Material-Based Medical Engineering, Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo 101-0062, Chiyoda-ku, Japan
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- Division of Molecular and Regenerative Prosthodontics, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, 4-1 Seiryo-machi, Sendai 980-8575, Miyagi, Japan
- Center for Advanced Stem Cell and Regenerative Research, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, 4-1 Seiryo-machi, Sendai 980-8575, Miyagi, Japan
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Mechanotransduction pathways in articular chondrocytes and the emerging role of estrogen receptor-α. Bone Res 2023; 11:13. [PMID: 36869045 PMCID: PMC9984452 DOI: 10.1038/s41413-023-00248-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023] Open
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In the synovial joint, mechanical force creates an important signal that influences chondrocyte behavior. The conversion of mechanical signals into biochemical cues relies on different elements in mechanotransduction pathways and culminates in changes in chondrocyte phenotype and extracellular matrix composition/structure. Recently, several mechanosensors, the first responders to mechanical force, have been discovered. However, we still have limited knowledge about the downstream molecules that enact alterations in the gene expression profile during mechanotransduction signaling. Recently, estrogen receptor α (ERα) has been shown to modulate the chondrocyte response to mechanical loading through a ligand-independent mechanism, in line with previous research showing that ERα exerts important mechanotransduction effects on other cell types, such as osteoblasts. In consideration of these recent discoveries, the goal of this review is to position ERα into the mechanotransduction pathways known to date. Specifically, we first summarize our most recent understanding of the mechanotransduction pathways in chondrocytes on the basis of three categories of actors, namely mechanosensors, mechanotransducers, and mechanoimpactors. Then, the specific roles played by ERα in mediating the chondrocyte response to mechanical loading are discussed, and the potential interactions of ERα with other molecules in mechanotransduction pathways are explored. Finally, we propose several future research directions that may advance our understanding of the roles played by ERα in mediating biomechanical cues under physiological and pathological conditions.
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Martínez-Sánchez LDC, Ngo PA, Pradhan R, Becker LS, Boehringer D, Soteriou D, Kubankova M, Schweitzer C, Koch T, Thonn V, Erkert L, Stolzer I, Günther C, Becker C, Weigmann B, Klewer M, Daniel C, Amann K, Tenzer S, Atreya R, Bergo M, Brakebusch C, Watson AJM, Guck J, Fabry B, Atreya I, Neurath MF, López-Posadas R. Epithelial RAC1-dependent cytoskeleton dynamics controls cell mechanics, cell shedding and barrier integrity in intestinal inflammation. Gut 2023; 72:275-294. [PMID: 35241625 PMCID: PMC9872254 DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2021-325520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Increased apoptotic shedding has been linked to intestinal barrier dysfunction and development of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). In contrast, physiological cell shedding allows the renewal of the epithelial monolayer without compromising the barrier function. Here, we investigated the role of live cell extrusion in epithelial barrier alterations in IBD. DESIGN Taking advantage of conditional GGTase and RAC1 knockout mice in intestinal epithelial cells (Pggt1b iΔIEC and Rac1 iΔIEC mice), intravital microscopy, immunostaining, mechanobiology, organoid techniques and RNA sequencing, we analysed cell shedding alterations within the intestinal epithelium. Moreover, we examined human gut tissue and intestinal organoids from patients with IBD for cell shedding alterations and RAC1 function. RESULTS Epithelial Pggt1b deletion led to cytoskeleton rearrangement and tight junction redistribution, causing cell overcrowding due to arresting of cell shedding that finally resulted in epithelial leakage and spontaneous mucosal inflammation in the small and to a lesser extent in the large intestine. Both in vivo and in vitro studies (knockout mice, organoids) identified RAC1 as a GGTase target critically involved in prenylation-dependent cytoskeleton dynamics, cell mechanics and epithelial cell shedding. Moreover, inflamed areas of gut tissue from patients with IBD exhibited funnel-like structures, signs of arrested cell shedding and impaired RAC1 function. RAC1 inhibition in human intestinal organoids caused actin alterations compatible with arresting of cell shedding. CONCLUSION Impaired epithelial RAC1 function causes cell overcrowding and epithelial leakage thus inducing chronic intestinal inflammation. Epithelial RAC1 emerges as key regulator of cytoskeletal dynamics, cell mechanics and intestinal cell shedding. Modulation of RAC1 might be exploited for restoration of epithelial integrity in the gut of patients with IBD.
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- Luz del Carmen Martínez-Sánchez
- Department of Medicine 1, Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg, Erlangen, Bayern, Germany,Deutsches Zentrum Immuntherapie (DZI), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg, Erlangen, Bayern, Germany,Deutsches Zentrum Immuntherapie (DZI), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg, Erlangen, Bayern, Germany,Deutsches Zentrum Immuntherapie (DZI), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg, Erlangen, Bayern, Germany,Deutsches Zentrum Immuntherapie (DZI), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Physics, University of Erlangen Nuremberg, Erlangen, Bayern, Germany
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- Max-Planck Zentrum für Physik und Medizin, Erlangen, Germany,Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, Erlangen, Bayern, Germany
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- Max-Planck Zentrum für Physik und Medizin, Erlangen, Germany,Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, Erlangen, Bayern, Germany
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- Max-Planck Zentrum für Physik und Medizin, Erlangen, Germany,Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, Erlangen, Bayern, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg, Erlangen, Bayern, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg, Erlangen, Bayern, Germany,Deutsches Zentrum Immuntherapie (DZI), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg, Erlangen, Bayern, Germany,Deutsches Zentrum Immuntherapie (DZI), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg, Erlangen, Bayern, Germany,Deutsches Zentrum Immuntherapie (DZI), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg, Erlangen, Bayern, Germany,Deutsches Zentrum Immuntherapie (DZI), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg, Erlangen, Bayern, Germany,Deutsches Zentrum Immuntherapie (DZI), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg, Erlangen, Bayern, Germany,Deutsches Zentrum Immuntherapie (DZI), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Nephropathology, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Bayern, Germany
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- Department of Nephropathology, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Bayern, Germany
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- Department of Nephropathology, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Bayern, Germany
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- University Medical Center Mainz, University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg, Erlangen, Bayern, Germany,Deutsches Zentrum Immuntherapie (DZI), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Biotech Research & Innovation Centre, University of Copenhagen, Kobenhavn, Hovedstaden, Denmark
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- Department of Physics, University of Erlangen Nuremberg, Erlangen, Bayern, Germany,Max-Planck Zentrum für Physik und Medizin, Erlangen, Germany,Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, Erlangen, Bayern, Germany
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- Department of Physics, University of Erlangen Nuremberg, Erlangen, Bayern, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg, Erlangen, Bayern, Germany,Deutsches Zentrum Immuntherapie (DZI), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg, Erlangen, Bayern, Germany,Deutsches Zentrum Immuntherapie (DZI), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg, Erlangen, Bayern, Germany .,Deutsches Zentrum Immuntherapie (DZI), Erlangen, Germany
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Substrate stiffness controls proinflammatory responses in human gingival fibroblasts. Sci Rep 2023; 13:1358. [PMID: 36693942 PMCID: PMC9873657 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-28541-z] [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: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Soft gingiva is often compromised in gingival health; however, the underlying biological mechanisms remain unknown. Extracellular matrix (ECM) stiffness is involved in the progression of various fibroblast-related inflammatory disorders via cellular mechanotransduction. Gingival stiffness might regulate cellular mechanotransduction-mediated proinflammatory responses in gingival fibroblasts. This in vitro study aims to investigate the effects of substrate stiffness on proinflammatory responses in human gingival fibroblasts (hGFs). The hGFs isolated from two healthy donors cultured on type I collagen-coated polydimethylsiloxane substrates with different stiffnesses, representing soft (5 kPa) or hard (25 kPa) gingiva. Expression levels of proinflammatory mediators, prostaglandin E2 or interleukin-1β, in hGFs were significantly higher with the soft substrate than with the hard substrate, even without and with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to induce inflammation. Expression levels of gingival ECM and collagen cross-linking agents in hGFs were downregulated more with the soft substrate than with the hard substrate through 14 days of culture. The soft substrate suppressed the expression of mechanotransduction-related transcriptional factors and activated the expression of inflammation-related factors, whereas the hard substrate demonstrated the opposite effects. Soft substrate induced proinflammatory responses and inhibition of ECM synthesis in hGFs by inactivating cellular mechanotransduction. This supports the importance of ECM stiffness in gingival health.
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Shutova MS, Boehncke WH. Mechanotransduction in Skin Inflammation. Cells 2022; 11:cells11132026. [PMID: 35805110 PMCID: PMC9265324 DOI: 10.3390/cells11132026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In the process of mechanotransduction, the cells in the body perceive and interpret mechanical stimuli to maintain tissue homeostasis and respond to the environmental changes. Increasing evidence points towards dysregulated mechanotransduction as a pathologically relevant factor in human diseases, including inflammatory conditions. Skin is the organ that constantly undergoes considerable mechanical stresses, and the ability of mechanical factors to provoke inflammatory processes in the skin has long been known, with the Koebner phenomenon being an example. However, the molecular mechanisms and key factors linking mechanotransduction and cutaneous inflammation remain understudied. In this review, we outline the key players in the tissue’s mechanical homeostasis, the available data, and the gaps in our current understanding of their aberrant regulation in chronic cutaneous inflammation. We mainly focus on psoriasis as one of the most studied skin inflammatory diseases; we also discuss mechanotransduction in the context of skin fibrosis as a result of chronic inflammation. Even though the role of mechanotransduction in inflammation of the simple epithelia of internal organs is being actively studied, we conclude that the mechanoregulation in the stratified epidermis of the skin requires more attention in future translational research.
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- Maria S. Shutova
- Department of Pathology and Immunology, University of Geneva, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland;
- Department of Dermatology, Geneva University Hospitals, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, University of Geneva, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland;
- Department of Dermatology, Geneva University Hospitals, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
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Kavaliauskaitė J, Kazlauskaitė A, Lazutka JR, Mozolevskis G, Stirkė A. Pulsed Electric Fields Alter Expression of NF-κB Promoter-Controlled Gene. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 23:ijms23010451. [PMID: 35008875 PMCID: PMC8745616 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23010451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2021] [Revised: 12/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The possibility to artificially adjust and fine-tune gene expression is one of the key milestones in bioengineering, synthetic biology, and advanced medicine. Since the effects of proteins or other transgene products depend on the dosage, controlled gene expression is required for any applications, where even slight fluctuations of the transgene product impact its function or other critical cell parameters. In this context, physical techniques demonstrate optimistic perspectives, and pulsed electric field technology is a potential candidate for a noninvasive, biophysical gene regulator, exploiting an easily adjustable pulse generating device. We exposed mammalian cells, transfected with a NF-κB pathway-controlled transcription system, to a range of microsecond-duration pulsed electric field parameters. To prevent toxicity, we used protocols that would generate relatively mild physical stimulation. The present study, for the first time, proves the principle that microsecond-duration pulsed electric fields can alter single-gene expression in plasmid context in mammalian cells without significant damage to cell integrity or viability. Gene expression might be upregulated or downregulated depending on the cell line and parameters applied. This noninvasive, ligand-, cofactor-, nanoparticle-free approach enables easily controlled direct electrostimulation of the construct carrying the gene of interest; the discovery may contribute towards the path of simplification of the complexity of physical systems in gene regulation and create further synergies between electronics, synthetic biology, and medicine.
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- Justina Kavaliauskaitė
- Laboratory of Bioelectrics, Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Sauletekio Ave. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania; (J.K.); (A.K.)
- Department of Botany and Genetics, Institute of Biosciences, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University, Sauletekio Ave. 7, LT-10222 Vilnius, Lithuania;
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- Laboratory of Bioelectrics, Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Sauletekio Ave. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania; (J.K.); (A.K.)
- Department of Botany and Genetics, Institute of Biosciences, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University, Sauletekio Ave. 7, LT-10222 Vilnius, Lithuania;
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- Department of Botany and Genetics, Institute of Biosciences, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University, Sauletekio Ave. 7, LT-10222 Vilnius, Lithuania;
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- Laboratory of Prototyping of Electronic and Photonic Devices, Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia, Kengaraga Str. 8, LV-1063 Riga, Latvia;
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- Laboratory of Bioelectrics, Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Sauletekio Ave. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania; (J.K.); (A.K.)
- Laboratory of Prototyping of Electronic and Photonic Devices, Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia, Kengaraga Str. 8, LV-1063 Riga, Latvia;
- Correspondence:
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Lu D, Zhang H, Zhang Y, Zhao G, Anwar Khan F, Chen Y, Hu C, Yang L, Chen H, Guo A. Secreted MbovP0145 Promotes IL-8 Expression through Its Interactive β-Actin and MAPK Activation and Contributes to Neutrophil Migration. Pathogens 2021; 10:pathogens10121628. [PMID: 34959583 PMCID: PMC8707762 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens10121628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis) is an important pathogen of cattle responsible for huge economic losses in the dairy and beef industries worldwide. The proteins secreted by M. bovis are mainly related to its adhesion, invasion, virulence, and intracellular survival and play a role in mycoplasma-host interactions. In our previous study, we found MbovP0145, a secreted protein present in the M. bovis secretome, but little is known about its function. In this study, we assessed the inflammatory characteristics and underlined mechanism of this inflammation of recombinant MbovP0145 (rMbovP0145). For this, bovine lung epithelial cells (EBL) were stimulated by rMbovP0145 to see the IL-8 production in a time- and dose-dependent manner. We observed that rMbovP0145 increased the production of IL-8 via ERK1/2 and P38 pathway activation. Further, the effect of the M. bovis ΔMbov_0145 mutant and its complementary strain on IL-8 mRNA expression was also confirmed. A pulldown assay of the GST-tagged MbovP0145 protein with mass spectrometry demonstrated that β-actin could specifically interact with rMbovP0145 to mediate the IL-8 signaling. As knockdown of β-actin expression with RNA interference in EBL cells decreased the mRNA expression of IL-8 and the phosphorylated ERK1/2 and P38 proteins, whereas disrupted actin polymerization by cytochalasin D led to a significantly higher IL-8 expression and MAPK phosphorylation in rMbovP0145-stimulated cells. Compared to M. bovis HB0801 and its complementary strain, the culture supernatant of EBL cells infected with the M. bovis ΔMbov_0145 mutant induced less neutrophil migration to the lower chamber in a transwell system. In conclusion, MbovP0145 promoted IL-8 expression by interacting with β-actin through activation of the MAPK pathway, thus contributing to neutrophil migration.
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- Doukun Lu
- The State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (D.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.Z.); (G.Z.); (Y.C.); (C.H.); (H.C.)
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (D.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.Z.); (G.Z.); (Y.C.); (C.H.); (H.C.)
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (D.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.Z.); (G.Z.); (Y.C.); (C.H.); (H.C.)
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (D.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.Z.); (G.Z.); (Y.C.); (C.H.); (H.C.)
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Department of Animal Health, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan;
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- The State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (D.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.Z.); (G.Z.); (Y.C.); (C.H.); (H.C.)
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (D.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.Z.); (G.Z.); (Y.C.); (C.H.); (H.C.)
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China;
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- The State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (D.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.Z.); (G.Z.); (Y.C.); (C.H.); (H.C.)
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Key Laboratory of Development of Veterinary Diagnostic Products, Ministry of Agriculture, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Veterinary Epidemiology, Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine in Hubei Province, Wuhan 430070, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (D.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.Z.); (G.Z.); (Y.C.); (C.H.); (H.C.)
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Key Laboratory of Development of Veterinary Diagnostic Products, Ministry of Agriculture, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Veterinary Epidemiology, Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine in Hubei Province, Wuhan 430070, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-27-87287115
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Georgieva E, Leber SL, Wex C, Garbers C. Perturbation of the Actin Cytoskeleton in Human Hepatoma Cells Influences Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Signaling, but Not Soluble IL-6 Receptor Generation or NF-κB Activation. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22137171. [PMID: 34281231 PMCID: PMC8268250 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22137171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
Abstract
The transcription factor nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) is critically involved in inflammation and cancer development. Activation of NF-κB induces the expression and release of several pro-inflammatory proteins, which include the cytokine interleukin-6 (IL-6). Perturbation of the actin cytoskeleton has been previously shown to activate NF-κB signaling. In this study, we analyze the influence of different compounds that modulate the actin cytoskeleton on NF-κB activation, IL-6 signaling and the proteolytic generation of the soluble IL-6 receptor (sIL-6R) in human hepatoma cells. We show that perturbation of the actin cytoskeleton is not sufficient to induce NF-κB activation and IL-6 secretion. However, perturbation of the actin cytoskeleton reduces IL-6-induced activation of the transcription factor STAT3 in Hep3B cells. In contrast, IL-6R proteolysis by the metalloprotease ADAM10 did not depend upon the integrity of the actin cytoskeleton. In summary, we uncover a previously unknown function of the actin cytoskeleton in IL-6-mediated signal transduction in Hep3B cells.
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- Elizabeta Georgieva
- Department of Pathology, Medical Faculty, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany;
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- Division of Neuroradiology, Vascular & Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria;
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- Department of General, Visceral, Vascular and Transplantation Surgery, Medical Faculty, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany;
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- Department of Pathology, Medical Faculty, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany;
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Pei G, Dorhoi A. NOD-Like Receptors: Guards of Cellular Homeostasis Perturbation during Infection. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22136714. [PMID: 34201509 PMCID: PMC8268748 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22136714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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The innate immune system relies on families of pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) that detect distinct conserved molecular motifs from microbes to initiate antimicrobial responses. Activation of PRRs triggers a series of signaling cascades, leading to the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, chemokines and antimicrobials, thereby contributing to the early host defense against microbes and regulating adaptive immunity. Additionally, PRRs can detect perturbation of cellular homeostasis caused by pathogens and fine-tune the immune responses. Among PRRs, nucleotide binding oligomerization domain (NOD)-like receptors (NLRs) have attracted particular interest in the context of cellular stress-induced inflammation during infection. Recently, mechanistic insights into the monitoring of cellular homeostasis perturbation by NLRs have been provided. We summarize the current knowledge about the disruption of cellular homeostasis by pathogens and focus on NLRs as innate immune sensors for its detection. We highlight the mechanisms employed by various pathogens to elicit cytoskeleton disruption, organelle stress as well as protein translation block, point out exemplary NLRs that guard cellular homeostasis during infection and introduce the concept of stress-associated molecular patterns (SAMPs). We postulate that integration of information about microbial patterns, danger signals, and SAMPs enables the innate immune system with adequate plasticity and precision in elaborating responses to microbes of variable virulence.
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- Gang Pei
- Institute of Immunology, Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, 17493 Greifswald, Germany
- Correspondence: (G.P.); (A.D.)
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- Institute of Immunology, Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, 17493 Greifswald, Germany
- Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Greifswald, 17489 Greifswald, Germany
- Correspondence: (G.P.); (A.D.)
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Lin L, Zhang Q, Fan H, Zhao H, Yang Y. Myocardin-Related Transcription Factor A Mediates LPS-Induced iNOS Transactivation. Inflammation 2021; 43:1351-1361. [PMID: 32440986 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-020-01213-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Macrophage-dependent inflammation plays a critical role in atherogenesis. Inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) is one of key pro-inflammatory mediators produced in macrophages and its levels can be upregulated by lipopolysaccharide (LPS). The epigenetic mechanism whereby LPS induces iNOS transcription is incompletely understood. We show here myocardin-related transcription factor A (MRTF-A) potentiated iNOS promoter activity in macrophages. There was a decrease in LPS-induced iNOS expression in several cell models due to the lack of MRTF-A. LPS treatment promoted nuclear accumulation of MRTF-A and its interaction with NF-κB/p65 on the iNOS promoter. The absence of MRTF-A prevented the accumulation of active histone marks on the iNOS promoter in response to LPS treatment. Mechanistically, MRTF-A recruited ASH2, a key component of the mammalian histone H3K4 methyltransferase complex, to the iNOS promoter. Silencing of ASH2 attenuated iNOS expression following LPS treatment. Together, our data highlight a role for MRTF-A-dependent recruitment of H3K4 methyltransferase in iNOS induction and as such provide a novel target in the intervention of atherosclerosis.
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- Lin Lin
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular and Medical Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, 1 WenYuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular and Medical Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, 1 WenYuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular and Medical Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, 1 WenYuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular and Medical Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, 1 WenYuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular and Medical Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, 1 WenYuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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Zhang S, Hong Y, Liu H, Wang Q, Xu J, Zhang Y, Zhao X, Yao Y, Zhou K, Ding X. miR-584 and miR-146 are candidate biomarkers for acute respiratory distress syndrome. Exp Ther Med 2021; 21:445. [PMID: 33747181 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2021.9873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs/miRs) have important roles in inflammation and infections, which are common manifestations of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The present study aimed to assess whether serum miRNAs are potential diagnostic biomarkers for human ARDS. For this, two sets of serum samples from healthy individuals and patients with ARDS were analysed by high-throughput sequencing to identify differentially expressed genes in ARDS. A total of 679 valid sequences were identified as differentially expressed (P<0.05). Of these, five differentially expressed miRNAs were subjected to reverse transcription-quantitative PCR validation. Finally, two miRNAs (miR-584 and miR-146a) were successfully verified. These two miRNAs were significantly downregulated in the serum of patients with ARDS. Gene Ontology annotations and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis revealed that their target transcripts were implicated in a broad range of biological processes and various metabolic pathways, including involvement in the regulation of various inflammatory factors. The present study provided a framework for understanding the molecular mechanisms of ARDS and suggested that miR-584 and miR-146a are associated with ARDS and may be potential therapeutic targets.
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- Siquan Zhang
- Intensive Care Unit, XiXi Hospital of Hangzhou, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310023, P.R. China
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- College of Life Sciences and Medicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310018, P.R. China
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- Intensive Care Unit, XiXi Hospital of Hangzhou, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310023, P.R. China
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- College of Life Sciences and Medicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310018, P.R. China
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- College of Life Sciences and Medicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310018, P.R. China
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- Intensive Care Unit, XiXi Hospital of Hangzhou, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310023, P.R. China
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- Intensive Care Unit, XiXi Hospital of Hangzhou, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310023, P.R. China
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- Intensive Care Unit, XiXi Hospital of Hangzhou, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310023, P.R. China
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- Intensive Care Unit, XiXi Hospital of Hangzhou, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310023, P.R. China
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- College of Life Sciences and Medicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310018, P.R. China
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Cryptococcus yeast species typically display characteristics of opportunistic pathogens, with the exception of C. gattii, which can cause life-threatening respiratory and disseminated brain infections in otherwise healthy people. The pathogenesis of C. gattii is not well understood, but an important characteristic is that C. gattii is capable of evading host cell-mediated immune defenses initiated by DCs. Here, we report that when virulent C. gattii becomes ingested by a DC, the intracellular compartment containing the fungi is covered by a persistent protein cage structure consisting of F-actin. This F-actin cage acts as a barrier to prevent interaction with other intracellular compartments, and as a result, the DC fails to kill the fungi and activate important cell-mediated immune responses. We propose that this unique immune evasion mechanism permits C. gattii to remain unchallenged within host cells, leading to persistent infection. Cryptococcus gattii is a major cause of life-threatening mycosis in immunocompetent individuals and responsible for the ongoing epidemic outbreak of cryptococcosis in the Pacific Northwest of North America. This deadly fungus is known to evade important host immune responses, including dendritic cell (DC) maturation and concomitant T cell immunity, via immune evasion mechanisms that remain unclear. Here, we demonstrate that primary human DCs phagocytose C. gattii but the maturation of phagosomes to phagolysosomes was blocked as a result of sustained filamentous actin (F-actin) that entrapped and concealed the phagosomes from recognition. Superresolution structured illumination microscopy (SR-SIM) revealed that the persistent phagosomal F-actin formed a cage-like structure that sterically hindered and functionally blocked the fusion of lysosomes. Blocking lysosome fusion was sufficient to inhibit phagosomal acidification and subsequent intracellular fungal killing by DCs. Retention of phagosomal F-actin by C. gattii also caused DC immunoparalysis. Disrupting the retained F-actin cage with cytochalasin D not only restored DC phagosomal maturation but also promoted DC costimulatory maturation and robust T cell activation and proliferation. Collectively, these results reveal a unique mechanism of DC immune evasion that enhances intracellular fungal pathogenicity and may explain suppressed cell-mediated immunity.
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Schoentgen F, Jonic S. PEBP1/RKIP behavior: a mirror of actin-membrane organization. Cell Mol Life Sci 2020; 77:859-874. [PMID: 31960115 PMCID: PMC11105014 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-020-03455-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2019] [Revised: 12/14/2019] [Accepted: 01/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Phosphatidylethanolamine-binding protein 1 (PEBP1), a small 21 kDa protein, is implicated in several key processes of the living cell. The deregulation of PEBP1, especially its downregulation, leads to major diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's disease. PEBP1 was found to interact with numerous proteins, especially kinases and GTPases, generally inhibiting their activity. To understand the basic functionality of this amazing small protein, we have considered several known processes that it modulates and we have discussed the role of each molecular target in these processes. Here, we propose that cortical actin organization, associated with membrane changes, is involved in the majority of the processes modulated by PEBP1. Furthermore, based on recent data, we summarize some key PEBP1-interacting proteins, and we report their respective functions and focus on their relationships with actin organization. We suggest that, depending on the cell status and environment, PEBP1 is an organizer of the actin-membrane composite material.
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- Françoise Schoentgen
- UMR CNRS 7590, Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle, IRD, Institut de Minéralogie, de Physique des Matériaux et de Cosmochimie, IMPMC, Sorbonne Université, 75005, Paris, France.
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- UMR CNRS 7590, Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle, IRD, Institut de Minéralogie, de Physique des Matériaux et de Cosmochimie, IMPMC, Sorbonne Université, 75005, Paris, France
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Bildyug N. Extracellular Matrix in Regulation of Contractile System in Cardiomyocytes. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:E5054. [PMID: 31614676 PMCID: PMC6834325 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20205054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2019] [Revised: 10/07/2019] [Accepted: 10/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The contractile apparatus of cardiomyocytes is considered to be a stable system. However, it undergoes strong rearrangements during heart development as cells progress from their non-muscle precursors. Long-term culturing of mature cardiomyocytes is also accompanied by the reorganization of their contractile apparatus with the conversion of typical myofibrils into structures of non-muscle type. Processes of heart development as well as cell adaptation to culture conditions in cardiomyocytes both involve extracellular matrix changes, which appear to be crucial for the maturation of contractile apparatus. The aim of this review is to analyze the role of extracellular matrix in the regulation of contractile system dynamics in cardiomyocytes. Here, the remodeling of actin contractile structures and the expression of actin isoforms in cardiomyocytes during differentiation and adaptation to the culture system are described along with the extracellular matrix alterations. The data supporting the regulation of actin dynamics by extracellular matrix are highlighted and the possible mechanisms of such regulation are discussed.
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- Natalya Bildyug
- Institute of Cytology, Russian Academy of Sciences, St-Petersburg 194064, Russia.
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An introduction to innate immunity in the central nervous system. ROLE OF INFLAMMATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL NEUROTOXICITY 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/bs.ant.2018.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Branter J, Basu S, Smith S. Tumour treating fields in a combinational therapeutic approach. Oncotarget 2018; 9:36631-36644. [PMID: 30564303 PMCID: PMC6290966 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.26344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2017] [Accepted: 10/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The standard of care for patients with newly diagnosed Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) has remained unchanged since 2005, with patients undergoing maximal surgical resection, followed by radiotherapy plus concomitant and maintenance Temozolomide. More recently, Tumour treating fields (TTFields) therapy has become FDA approved for adult recurrent and adult newly-diagnosed GBM following the EF-11 and EF-14 trials, respectively. TTFields is a non-invasive anticancer treatment which utilizes medium frequency alternating electric fields to target actively dividing cancerous cells. TTFields selectively targets cells within mitosis through interacting with key mitotic proteins to cause mitotic arrest and cell death. TTFields therapy presents itself as a candidate for the combinational therapy route due to the lack of overlapping toxicities associated with electric fields. Here we review current literature pertaining to TTFields in combination with alkylating agents, radiation, anti-angiogenics, mitotic inhibitors, immunotherapies, and also with novel agents. This review highlights the observed synergistic and additive effects of combining TTFields with various other therapies, as well highlighting the strategies relating to combinations with electric fields.
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- Joshua Branter
- Children's Brain Tumour Research Centre, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK
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- Queen's Medical Centre, Department of Neurosurgery, Nottingham, UK
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- Children's Brain Tumour Research Centre, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK
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Vranic S, Rodrigues AF, Buggio M, Newman L, White MRH, Spiller DG, Bussy C, Kostarelos K. Live Imaging of Label-Free Graphene Oxide Reveals Critical Factors Causing Oxidative-Stress-Mediated Cellular Responses. ACS NANO 2018; 12:1373-1389. [PMID: 29286639 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.7b07734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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The interest in graphene and its translation into commercial products has been expanding at a high pace. Based on previously described pulmonary safety concerns for carbon nanomaterials, there is a great need to define parameters guiding interactions between graphene-based materials and the pulmonary system. The aim of the present study was to determine the importance of two critical parameters: lateral dimensions of the material and coating with proteins in relation to each other and their pulmonary impact. Endotoxin-free materials with distinct lateral dimensions, s-GO (50-200 nm) and l-GO (5-15 μm), were produced and thoroughly characterized. Exploiting intrinsic fluorescence of graphene oxide (GO) and using confocal live-cell imaging, the behavior of the cells in response to the material was visualized in real time. Although BEAS-2B cells internalized GO efficiently, l-GO was linked to higher plasma membrane interactions correlated with elevated reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, pro-inflammatory response, and greater cytotoxicity, in agreement with the oxidative stress paradigm. For both GO types, the presence of serum alleviated lipid peroxidation of plasma membrane and decreased intracellular ROS levels. However, protein coating was not enough to entirely mitigate toxicity and inflammatory response induced by l-GO. In vitro results were validated in vivo, as l-GO was more prone to induce pulmonary granulomatous response in mice compared to s-GO. In conclusion, the lateral dimension of GO played a more important role than serum protein coating in determining biological responses to the material. It was also demonstrated that time-lapse imaging of live cells interacting with label-free GO sheets can be used as a tool to assess GO-induced cytotoxicity.
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- Sandra Vranic
- Nanomedicine Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester , AV Hill Building, Manchester M13 9PT, U.K
- National Graphene Institute, The University of Manchester , Booth Street East, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K
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- Nanomedicine Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester , AV Hill Building, Manchester M13 9PT, U.K
- National Graphene Institute, The University of Manchester , Booth Street East, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K
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- Nanomedicine Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester , AV Hill Building, Manchester M13 9PT, U.K
- National Graphene Institute, The University of Manchester , Booth Street East, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K
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- Nanomedicine Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester , AV Hill Building, Manchester M13 9PT, U.K
- National Graphene Institute, The University of Manchester , Booth Street East, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K
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- School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester , Michael Smith Building, Manchester M13 9PT, U.K
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- FBMH Platform Sciences, Enabling Technologies & Infrastructure, FBMH Research & Innovation, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester , Michael Smith Building, Manchester M13 9PT, U.K
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- Nanomedicine Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester , AV Hill Building, Manchester M13 9PT, U.K
- National Graphene Institute, The University of Manchester , Booth Street East, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K
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- Nanomedicine Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester , AV Hill Building, Manchester M13 9PT, U.K
- National Graphene Institute, The University of Manchester , Booth Street East, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K
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Parisis N, Krasinska L, Harker B, Urbach S, Rossignol M, Camasses A, Dewar J, Morin N, Fisher D. Initiation of DNA replication requires actin dynamics and formin activity. EMBO J 2017; 36:3212-3231. [PMID: 28982779 DOI: 10.15252/embj.201796585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2017] [Revised: 08/28/2017] [Accepted: 09/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Nuclear actin regulates transcriptional programmes in a manner dependent on its levels and polymerisation state. This dynamics is determined by the balance of nucleocytoplasmic shuttling, formin- and redox-dependent filament polymerisation. Here, using Xenopus egg extracts and human somatic cells, we show that actin dynamics and formins are essential for DNA replication. In proliferating cells, formin inhibition abolishes nuclear transport and initiation of DNA replication, as well as general transcription. In replicating nuclei from transcriptionally silent Xenopus egg extracts, we identified numerous actin regulators, and disruption of actin dynamics abrogates nuclear transport, preventing NLS (nuclear localisation signal)-cargo release from RanGTP-importin complexes. Nuclear formin activity is further required to promote loading of cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) onto chromatin, as well as initiation and elongation of DNA replication. Therefore, actin dynamics and formins control DNA replication by multiple direct and indirect mechanisms.
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- Nikolaos Parisis
- IGMM, CNRS Univ. Montpellier, Montpellier, France.,Laboratory of Functional Proteomics, INRA, Montpellier, France
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- Functional Proteomics Platform (FPP), Institute of Functional Genomics (IGF), CNRS UMR 5203 INSERM U661, Montpellier, France
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Chang E, Pohling C, Beygui N, Patel CB, Rosenberg J, Ha DH, Gambhir SS. Synergistic inhibition of glioma cell proliferation by Withaferin A and tumor treating fields. J Neurooncol 2017; 134:259-268. [PMID: 28681243 PMCID: PMC5711586 DOI: 10.1007/s11060-017-2534-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2017] [Accepted: 06/25/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most aggressive and lethal form of brain cancer. Standard therapies are non-specific and often of limited effectiveness; thus, efforts are underway to uncover novel, unorthodox therapies against GBM. In previous studies, we investigated Withaferin A, a steroidal lactone from Ayurvedic medicine that inhibits proliferation in cancers including GBM. Another novel approach, tumor treating fields (TTFields), is thought to disrupt mitotic spindle formation and stymie proliferation of actively dividing cells. We hypothesized that combining TTFields with Withaferin A would synergistically inhibit proliferation in glioblastoma. Human glioblastoma cells (GBM2, GBM39, U87-MG) and human breast adenocarcinoma cells (MDA-MB-231) were isolated from primary tumors. The glioma cell lines were genetically engineered to express firefly luciferase. Proliferative potential was assessed either by bioluminescence imaging or cell counting via hemocytometer. TTFields (4 V/cm) significantly inhibited growth of the four cancer cell lines tested (n = 3 experiments per time point, four measurements per sample, p < 0.02 at least; 2-way ANOVA, control vs. treatment). The combination of Withaferin A (10-100 nM) with TTFields significantly inhibited the growth of the glioma cells to a degree beyond that of Withaferin A or TTFields alone. The interaction of the Withaferin A and TTFields on glioma cells was found to be synergistic in nature (p < 0.01, n = 3 experiments). These findings were validated by both bioluminescence and hemocytometric measurements. The combination of Withaferin A with TTFields represents a novel approach to treat GBM in a manner that is likely better than either treatment alone and that is synergistic.
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- Edwin Chang
- Department of Radiology, Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford, Canary Center for Early Cancer Detection, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford, Canary Center for Early Cancer Detection, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford, Canary Center for Early Cancer Detection, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford, Canary Center for Early Cancer Detection, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Dong-A University Medical Center, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford, Canary Center for Early Cancer Detection, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA.
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All-trans retinoic acid attenuates bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis via downregulating EphA2-EphrinA1 signaling. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2017; 491:721-726. [PMID: 28743499 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2017.07.122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2017] [Accepted: 07/21/2017] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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The role of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) in pulmonary fibrosis is relatively unknown, although this metabolite modulates cell differentiation, proliferation, and development. We aimed to evaluate the role of ATRA in bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis, and whether the mechanism involves EphA2-EphrinA1 and PI3K-Akt signaling. We evaluated three groups of mice: a control group (intraperitoneal DMSO injection 3 times weekly after PBS instillation), bleomycin group (intraperitoneal DMSO injection 3 times weekly after bleomycin instillation), and bleomycin + ATRA group (intraperitoneal ATRA injection 3 times weekly after bleomycin instillation). The cell counts and protein concentration in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), changes in histopathology, Ashcroft score, hydroxyproline assay, expression of several signal pathway proteins including EphA2-EphrinA1, and PI3K-Akt, and cytokine levels were compared among the groups. We found that bleomycin significantly increased the protein concentration in the BALF, Ashcroft score in lung tissue, and hydroxyproline contents in lung lysates. Furthermore, bleomycin upregulated EphA2, EphrinA1, PI3K 110γ, Akt, IL-6 and TNF-α. However, administration of ATRA attenuated the upregulation of EphA2-EphrinA1 and PI3K-Akt after bleomycin instillation, and decreased pulmonary fibrosis. In addition, ATRA suppressed IL-6 and TNF-α production induced by bleomycin-induced injury. Collectively, these data suggest that ATRA attenuates bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis by regulating EphA2-EphrinA1 and PI3K-Akt signaling.
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Cells in physiology integrate local soluble and mechanical signals to regulate genomic programs. Whereas the individual roles of these signals are well studied, the cellular responses to the combined chemical and physical signals are less explored. Here, we investigated the cross-talk between cellular geometry and TNFα signaling. We stabilized NIH 3T3 fibroblasts into rectangular anisotropic or circular isotropic geometries and stimulated them with TNFα and analyzed nuclear translocation of transcription regulators -NFκB (p65) and MKL and downstream gene-expression patterns. We found that TNFα induces geometry-dependent actin depolymerization, which enhances IκB degradation, p65 nuclear translocation, nuclear exit of MKL, and sequestration of p65 at the RNA-polymerase-II foci. Further, global transcription profile of cells under matrix-TNFα interplay reveals a geometry-dependent gene-expression pattern. At a functional level, we find cell geometry affects TNFα-induced cell proliferation. Our results provide compelling evidence that fibroblasts, depending on their geometries, elicit distinct cellular responses for the same cytokine.
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MKL1 defines the H3K4Me3 landscape for NF-κB dependent inflammatory response. Sci Rep 2017; 7:191. [PMID: 28298643 PMCID: PMC5428227 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-00301-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2016] [Accepted: 02/17/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Macrophage-dependent inflammatory response is considered a pivotal biological process that contributes to a host of diseases when aberrantly activated. The underlying epigenetic mechanism is not completely understood. We report here that MKL1 was both sufficient and necessary for p65-dependent pro-inflammatory transcriptional program in immortalized macrophages, in primary human and mouse macrophages, and in an animal model of systemic inflammation (endotoxic shock). Extensive chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) profiling and ChIP-seq analyses revealed that MKL1 deficiency erased key histone modifications synonymous with transactivation on p65 target promoters. Specifically, MKL1 defined histone H3K4 trimethylation landscape for NF-κB dependent transcription. MKL1 recruited an H3K4 trimethyltransferase SET1 to the promoter regions of p65 target genes. There, our work has identified a novel modifier of p65-dependent pro-inflammatory transcription, which may serve as potential therapeutic targets in treating inflammation related diseases.
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Bildyug N. Matrix metalloproteinases: an emerging role in regulation of actin microfilament system. Biomol Concepts 2017; 7:321-329. [PMID: 27763882 DOI: 10.1515/bmc-2016-0022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2016] [Accepted: 09/20/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are implicated in many physiological and pathological processes, including contraction, migration, differentiation, and proliferation. These processes all involve cell phenotype changes, known to be accompanied by reorganization of actin cytoskeleton. Growing evidence indicates a correlation between MMP activity and the dynamics of actin system, suggesting their mutual regulation. Here, data on the influence of MMPs on the actin microfilament system, on the one hand, and the dependence of MMP expression and activation on the organization of actin structures, on the other hand, are reviewed. The different mechanisms of putative actin-MMP regulation are discussed.
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Chan CK, Pan Y, Nyberg K, Marra MA, Lim EL, Jones SJM, Maar D, Gibb EA, Gunaratne PH, Robertson AG, Rowat AC. Tumour-suppressor microRNAs regulate ovarian cancer cell physical properties and invasive behaviour. Open Biol 2016; 6:160275. [PMID: 27906134 PMCID: PMC5133448 DOI: 10.1098/rsob.160275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2016] [Accepted: 11/03/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The activities of pathways that regulate malignant transformation can be influenced by microRNAs (miRs). Recently, we showed that increased expression of five tumour-suppressor miRs, miR-508-3p, miR-508-5p, miR-509-3p, miR-509-5p and miR-130b-3p, correlate with improved clinical outcomes in human ovarian cancer patients, and that miR-509-3p attenuates invasion of ovarian cancer cell lines. Here, we investigate the mechanism underlying this reduced invasive potential by assessing the impact of these five miRs on the physical properties of cells. Human ovarian cancer cells (HEYA8, OVCAR8) that are transfected with miR mimics representing these five miRs exhibit decreased invasion through collagen matrices, increased cell size and reduced deformability as measured by microfiltration and microfluidic assays. To understand the molecular basis of altered invasion and deformability induced by these miRs, we use predicted and validated mRNA targets that encode structural and signalling proteins that regulate cell mechanical properties. Combined with analysis of gene transcripts by real-time PCR and image analysis of F-actin in single cells, our results suggest that these tumour-suppressor miRs may alter cell physical properties by regulating the actin cytoskeleton. Our findings provide biophysical insights into how tumour-suppressor miRs can regulate the invasive behaviour of ovarian cancer cells, and identify potential therapeutic targets that may be implicated in ovarian cancer progression.
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- Clara K Chan
- Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biology, University of Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Department of Medical Genetics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Department of Medical Genetics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
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- Bio-Rad Laboratories, The Digital Biology Center, Pleasanton, CA, USA
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biology, University of Houston, Houston, TX, USA
- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
- Human Genome Sequencing Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Extracellular matrix 1 (ECM1) regulates the actin cytoskeletal architecture of aggressive breast cancer cells in part via S100A4 and Rho-family GTPases. Clin Exp Metastasis 2016; 34:37-49. [PMID: 27770373 DOI: 10.1007/s10585-016-9827-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2016] [Accepted: 10/12/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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ECM1 overexpression is an independent predictor of poor prognosis in primary breast carcinomas, however the mechanisms by which ECM1 affects tumor progression have not been completely elucidated. ECM1 was silenced in the triple-negative breast cancer cell lines Hs578T and MDAMB231 using siRNA and the cells were evaluated for changes in morphology, migration, invasion and adhesion. Actin cytoskeleton alterations were evaluated by fluorescent staining and levels of activated Rho GTPases by pull down assays. ECM1 downregulation led to significantly diminished cell migration (p = 0.0005 for Hs578T and p = 0.02 for MDAMB231) and cell adhesion (p < 0.001 for Hs578T and p = 0.01 for MDAMB231). Cell invasion (matrigel) was reduced only in the Hs578T cells (p < 0.01). Silencing decreased the expression of the prometastatic molecules S100A4 and TGFβR2 in both cell lines and CD44 in Hs578T cells. ECM1-silenced cells also exhibited alterations in cell shape and showed bundles of F-actin across the cell (stress fibers) whereas NT-siRNA treated cells showed peripheral membrane ruffling. Downregulation of ECM1 was also associated with an increased F/G actin ratio, when compared to the cells transfected with NT siRNA (p < 0.001 for Hs578T and p < 0.00035 for MDAMB231) and a concomitant decline of activated Rho A in the Hs578T cells. Re-expression of S100A4 in ECM1-silenced cells rescued the phenotype in the Hs578T cells but not the MDAMB231 cells. We conclude that ECM1 is a key player in the metastatic process and regulates the actin cytoskeletal architecture of aggressive breast cancer cells at least in part via alterations in S100A4 and Rho A.
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Kang WT, Vellasamy KM, Vadivelu J. Eukaryotic pathways targeted by the type III secretion system effector protein, BipC, involved in the intracellular lifecycle of Burkholderia pseudomallei. Sci Rep 2016; 6:33528. [PMID: 27634329 PMCID: PMC5025855 DOI: 10.1038/srep33528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2016] [Accepted: 08/24/2016] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Burkholderia pseudomallei, the etiological agent for melioidosis, is known to secrete a type III secretion system (TTSS) protein into the host’s internal milieu. One of the TTSS effector protein, BipC, has been shown to play an important role in the B. pseudomallei pathogenesis. To identify the host response profile that was directly or indirectly regulated by this protein, genome-wide transcriptome approach was used to examine the gene expression profiles of infected mice. The transcriptome analysis of the liver and spleen revealed that a total of approximately 1,000 genes were transcriptionally affected by BipC. Genes involved in bacterial invasion, regulation of actin cytoskeleton, and MAPK signalling pathway were over-expressed and may be specifically regulated by BipC in vivo. These results suggest that BipC mainly targets pathways related to the cellular processes which could modulate the cellular trafficking processes. The host transcriptional response exhibited remarkable differences with and without the presence of the BipC protein. Overall, the detailed picture of this study provides new insights that BipC may have evolved to efficiently manipulate host-cell pathways which is crucial in the intracellular lifecycle of B. pseudomallei.
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- Wen-Tyng Kang
- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Gilbert PM, Weaver VM. Cellular adaptation to biomechanical stress across length scales in tissue homeostasis and disease. Semin Cell Dev Biol 2016; 67:141-152. [PMID: 27641825 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcdb.2016.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2016] [Revised: 08/24/2016] [Accepted: 09/08/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Human tissues are remarkably adaptable and robust, harboring the collective ability to detect and respond to external stresses while maintaining tissue integrity. Following injury, many tissues have the capacity to repair the damage - and restore form and function - by deploying cellular and molecular mechanisms reminiscent of developmental programs. Indeed, it is increasingly clear that cancer and chronic conditions that develop with age arise as a result of cells and tissues re-implementing and deregulating a selection of developmental programs. Therefore, understanding the fundamental molecular mechanisms that drive cell and tissue responses is a necessity when designing therapies to treat human conditions. Extracellular matrix stiffness synergizes with chemical cues to drive single cell and collective cell behavior in culture and acts to establish and maintain tissue homeostasis in the body. This review will highlight recent advances that elucidate the impact of matrix mechanics on cell behavior and fate across these length scales during times of homeostasis and in disease states.
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- Penney M Gilbert
- Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada; Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research, Toronto, ON, Canada; Department of Biochemistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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- Center for Bioengineering and Tissue Regeneration, Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco (UCSF), San Francisco, CA, USA; Department of Anatomy and Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences, UCSF, San Francisco, CA, USA; Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research, UCSF, San Francisco, CA, USA; UCSF Helen Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center, UCSF, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Inhibition of EphA2/EphrinA1 signal attenuates lipopolysaccharide-induced lung injury. Clin Sci (Lond) 2016; 130:1993-2003. [PMID: 27549114 DOI: 10.1042/cs20160360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2015] [Accepted: 08/22/2016] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Eph-Ephrin signalling mediates various cellular processes, including vasculogenesis, angiogenesis, cell migration, axon guidance, fluid homoeostasis and repair after injury. Although previous studies have demonstrated that stimulation of the EphA receptor induces increased vascular permeability and inflammatory response in lung injury, the detailed mechanisms of EphA2 signalling are unknown. In the present study, we evaluated the role of EphA2 signalling in mice with lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced lung injury. Acute LPS exposure significantly up-regulated EphA2 and EphrinA1 expression. Compared with LPS+IgG mice (IgG instillation after LPS exposure), LPS+EphA2 mAb mice [EphA2 monoclonal antibody (mAb) instillation posttreatment after LPS exposure] had attenuated lung injury and reduced cell counts and protein concentration of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF). EphA2 mAb posttreatment down-regulated the expression of phosphoinositide 3-kinases (PI3K) 110γ, phospho-Akt, phospho-NF-κB p65, phospho-Src and phospho-S6K in lung lysates. In addition, inhibiting the EphA2 receptor augmented the expression of E-cadherin, which is involved in cell-cell adhesion. Our study identified EphA2 receptor as an unrecognized modulator of several signalling pathways-including PI3K-Akt-NF-kB, Src-NF-κB, E-cadherin and mTOR-in LPS-induced lung injury. These results suggest that EphA2 receptor inhibitors may function as novel therapeutic agents for LPS-induced lung injury.
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Molecular basis for cytokine biomarkers of complex 3D microtissue physiology in vitro. Drug Discov Today 2016; 21:950-61. [PMID: 27021792 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2016.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2015] [Revised: 02/05/2016] [Accepted: 03/16/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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'Physiologically more-relevant' claims are readily made for cells cultured on any surface or in a scaffold that provides loosely defined 3D geometry. A set of tools to measure culture '3D-ness' more accurately are needed. Such tools should find applications in fields ranging from high-throughput identification of substrates for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine to cell-based screening of drug candidates. Until now, these fields have not provided a consensus for the most promising place to initiate the search. Here, we review recent advances in transcriptomic, proteomic, inflammation and oncology-related pathways, as well as functional studies that strongly point to cytokines as the most likely compounds to form the missing consensus.
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Sero JE, Sailem HZ, Ardy RC, Almuttaqi H, Zhang T, Bakal C. Cell shape and the microenvironment regulate nuclear translocation of NF-κB in breast epithelial and tumor cells. Mol Syst Biol 2016; 11:790. [PMID: 26148352 PMCID: PMC4380925 DOI: 10.15252/msb.20145644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Although a great deal is known about the signaling events that promote nuclear translocation of NF-κB, how cellular biophysics and the microenvironment might regulate the dynamics of this pathway is poorly understood. In this study, we used high-content image analysis and Bayesian network modeling to ask whether cell shape and context features influence NF-κB activation using the inherent variability present in unperturbed populations of breast tumor and non-tumor cell lines. Cell–cell contact, cell and nuclear area, and protrusiveness all contributed to variability in NF-κB localization in the absence and presence of TNFα. Higher levels of nuclear NF-κB were associated with mesenchymal-like versus epithelial-like morphologies, and RhoA-ROCK-myosin II signaling was critical for mediating shape-based differences in NF-κB localization and oscillations. Thus, mechanical factors such as cell shape and the microenvironment can influence NF-κB signaling and may in part explain how different phenotypic outcomes can arise from the same chemical cues.
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- Julia E Sero
- Chester Beatty Laboratories, Division of Cancer Biology, Institute of Cancer ResearchLondon, UK
- * Corresponding author. Tel: +44 207 153 5170; E-mail:
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- Chester Beatty Laboratories, Division of Cancer Biology, Institute of Cancer ResearchLondon, UK
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- Chester Beatty Laboratories, Division of Cancer Biology, Institute of Cancer ResearchLondon, UK
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- Chester Beatty Laboratories, Division of Cancer Biology, Institute of Cancer ResearchLondon, UK
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- Oxford Centre for Integrative Systems Biology, Department of Biochemistry, University of OxfordOxford, UK
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- Chester Beatty Laboratories, Division of Cancer Biology, Institute of Cancer ResearchLondon, UK
- ** Corresponding author. Tel: +44 207 153 5080; E-mail:
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PDLIM1 inhibits NF-κB-mediated inflammatory signaling by sequestering the p65 subunit of NF-κB in the cytoplasm. Sci Rep 2015; 5:18327. [PMID: 26679095 PMCID: PMC4683373 DOI: 10.1038/srep18327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2015] [Accepted: 11/16/2015] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Understanding the regulatory mechanisms for the NF-κB transcription factor is key to control inflammation. IκBα maintains NF-κB in an inactive form in the cytoplasm of unstimulated cells, whereas nuclear NF-κB in activated cells is degraded by PDLIM2, a nuclear ubiquitin E3 ligase that belongs to a LIM protein family. How NF-κB activation is negatively controlled, however, is not completely understood. Here we show that PDLIM1, another member of LIM proteins, negatively regulates NF-κB-mediated signaling in the cytoplasm. PDLIM1 sequestered p65 subunit of NF-κB in the cytoplasm and suppressed its nuclear translocation in an IκBα-independent, but α-actinin-4-dependent manner. Consistently, PDLIM1 deficiency lead to increased levels of nuclear p65 protein, and thus enhanced proinflammatory cytokine production in response to innate stimuli. These studies reveal an essential role of PDLIM1 in suppressing NF-κB activation and suggest that LIM proteins comprise a new family of negative regulators of NF-κB signaling through different mechanisms.
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Benediktsdottir BE, Baldursson O, Gudjonsson T, Tønnesen HH, Masson M. Curcumin, bisdemethoxycurcumin and dimethoxycurcumin complexed with cyclodextrins have structure specific effect on the paracellular integrity of lung epithelia in vitro. Biochem Biophys Rep 2015; 4:405-410. [PMID: 29124231 PMCID: PMC5669517 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrep.2015.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2015] [Revised: 10/31/2015] [Accepted: 11/05/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The phytochemical curcumin may improve translocation of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulatory (CFTR) protein in lung epithelium and therefore be helpful in the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) symptoms. However, previous studies often use commercial curcumin that is a combination of curcumin, demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin which could affect the investigated cells differently. In the present study, we investigated the potential difference between curcumin, bisdemethoxycurcumin and dimethoxycurcumin on the epithelial tight junction complex, in the bronchial epithelial cell line VA10, by measuring transepithelial electrical resistance (TER), immunofluorescence and western blotting of tight junction proteins. The curcuminoids were complexed with hydroxypropyl-γ–cyclodextrin for increased solubility and stability. Curcumin (10 µg/ml) increased the TER significantly after 24 h of treatment while four times higher concentration of bisdemethoxycurcumin was required to obtain similar increase in TER as curcumin. Interestingly, dimethoxycurcumin did not increase TER. Curcumin clearly affected the F-actin structures both apically and basolaterally. These results begin to define possible effects of curcuminoids on healthy bronchial epithelia and shows that difference in the phenyl moiety structure of the curcuminoids influences the paracellular epithelial integrity. Curcuminoids formulized with cyclodextrin for increased solubility and stability. Curcumin increases TER in a concentration dependent manner and causes decrease in apical F-actin staining. Higher concentration required for bisdemethoxycurcumin to increase TER compared to curcumin. Dimethoxycurcumin did not increase TER.
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- Berglind Eva Benediktsdottir
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Health Sciences, University of Iceland, Hofsvallagata 53, IS-107 Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Landspitali-The National University Hospital of Iceland, Eiríksgata 5, IS-101 Reykjavík, Iceland
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- Biomedical Center, School of Health Sciences, University of Iceland, Vatnsmýrarvegur 16, IS-101 Reykjavík, Iceland
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- School of Pharmacy, Dept. of Pharmaceutics, University of Oslo, Blindern, 0136 Oslo, Norway
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Health Sciences, University of Iceland, Hofsvallagata 53, IS-107 Reykjavik, Iceland
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Martínez-García C, Izquierdo-Lahuerta A, Vivas Y, Velasco I, Yeo TK, Chen S, Medina-Gomez G. Renal Lipotoxicity-Associated Inflammation and Insulin Resistance Affects Actin Cytoskeleton Organization in Podocytes. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0142291. [PMID: 26545114 PMCID: PMC4636358 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0142291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2015] [Accepted: 10/19/2015] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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In the last few decades a change in lifestyle has led to an alarming increase in the prevalence of obesity and obesity-associated complications. Obese patients are at increased risk of developing hypertension, heart disease, insulin resistance (IR), dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes and renal disease. The excess calories are stored as triglycerides in adipose tissue, but also may accumulate ectopically in other organs, including the kidney, which contributes to the damage through a toxic process named lipotoxicity. Recently, the evidence suggests that renal lipid accumulation leads to glomerular damage and, more specifically, produces dysfunction in podocytes, key cells that compose and maintain the glomerular filtration barrier. Our aim was to analyze the early mechanisms underlying the development of renal disease associated with the process of lipotoxicity in podocytes. Our results show that treatment of podocytes with palmitic acid produced intracellular accumulation of lipid droplets and abnormal glucose and lipid metabolism. This was accompanied by the development of inflammation, oxidative stress and endoplasmic reticulum stress and insulin resistance. We found specific rearrangements of the actin cytoskeleton and slit diaphragm proteins (Nephrin, P-Cadherin, Vimentin) associated with this insulin resistance in palmitic-treated podocytes. We conclude that lipotoxicity accelerates glomerular disease through lipid accumulation and inflammation. Moreover, saturated fatty acids specifically promote insulin resistance by disturbing the cytoarchitecture of podocytes. These data suggest that renal lipid metabolism and cytoskeleton rearrangements may serve as a target for specific therapies aimed at slowing the progression of podocyte failure during metabolic syndrome.
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- Cristina Martínez-García
- Departamento de Ciencias Básicas de la Salud, Área de Bioquímica y Genética Molecular. Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Avda. de Atenas s/n, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Ciencias Básicas de la Salud, Área de Bioquímica y Genética Molecular. Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Avda. de Atenas s/n, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Ciencias Básicas de la Salud, Área de Bioquímica y Genética Molecular. Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Avda. de Atenas s/n, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Ciencias Básicas de la Salud, Área de Bioquímica y Genética Molecular. Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Avda. de Atenas s/n, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain
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- Division of Nephrology/Hypertension, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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- Division of Nephrology/Hypertension, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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- Departamento de Ciencias Básicas de la Salud, Área de Bioquímica y Genética Molecular. Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Avda. de Atenas s/n, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain
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Wang QZ, Gao HQ, Liang Y, Zhang J, Wang J, Qiu J. Cofilin1 is involved in hypertension-induced renal damage via the regulation of NF-κB in renal tubular epithelial cells. J Transl Med 2015; 13:323. [PMID: 26450610 PMCID: PMC4599745 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-015-0685-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2015] [Accepted: 10/02/2015] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Inflammation mediated by nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of hypertensive nephropathy (HN). Cytoskeletal remodelling is necessary for the activation of NF-κB. An actin-binding protein, cofilin-1 promotes dynamic alterations to the cytoskeleton by severing actin filaments. However, whether cofilin1 modulates NF-κB activity via cytoskeletal remodelling in the setting of hypertensive renal damage and what mechanisms underlie this phenomenon, remain unknown. METHODS Twenty-one-week old spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs) were treated with an antioxidant (100 or 250 mg kg(-1) day(-1)), grape seed proanthocyanidins extract (GSPE), for 22 weeks. Twenty-four-hour urinary protein, serum creatinine and urea nitrogen levels were measured. Haematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining was performed, and the expression levels of renal cortex cofilin1, monocyte chemotactic protein 1 (MCP1), interleukin-1β (IL1β) and NF-κB were evaluated via either Western blotting or immunohistochemistry. In vitro, human proximal renal tubular epithelial cells (HK-2 cells) were pre-incubated either with or without GSPE and subsequently treated with angiotensinII (AngII). Furthermore, a lentiviral shRNA-vector was utilized to knockdown cofilin1 expression in the HK-2 cells, which were stimulated with AngII. Actin filaments, NF-κB activity and several downstream inflammatory factors, including MCP1 and IL-1β, were investigated. RESULTS In addition to elevated blood pressure and 24 h urinary protein levels, NF-κB activity and the expression levels of MCP1 and IL-1β were significantly increased, resulting in tubulointerstitial inflammatory infiltration in SHRs. The phosphorylation (inactivation) of cofilin1 was increased in the kidneys of the SHRs. In vitro, AngII stimulation resulted in the phosphorylation of cofilin1, the formation of actin stress fibres and nuclear translocation of NF-κB p65 in the HK2 cells. Both GSPE pretreatment and the shRNA knockdown of cofilin1 inhibited Rel/p65 nuclear translocation, as well as the expression of both MCP-1 and IL-1β in the AngII-induced HK2 cells. CONCLUSION These results demonstrate that cofilin1 is involved in hypertensive nephropathy by modulating the nuclear translocation of NF-κB and the expression of its downstream inflammatory factors in renal tubular epithelial cells.
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- Quan-Zhen Wang
- Department of Geriatric Cardiology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, 107 Wenhua Xi Rd, 250012, Jinan, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Geriatric Cardiology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, 107 Wenhua Xi Rd, 250012, Jinan, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Geriatric Cardiology, Qianfuoshan Hospital of Shandong Province, 16766 Jingshi Rd, 250000, Jinan, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Geriatric Cardiology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, 107 Wenhua Xi Rd, 250012, Jinan, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Geriatric Cardiology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, 107 Wenhua Xi Rd, 250012, Jinan, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Geriatric Cardiology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, 107 Wenhua Xi Rd, 250012, Jinan, People's Republic of China.
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Pathogenic bacteria produce virulence factors called effectors, which are important components of the infection process. Effectors aid in pathogenesis by facilitating bacterial attachment, pathogen entry into or exit from the host cell, immunoevasion, and immunosuppression. Effectors also have the ability to subvert host cellular processes, such as hijacking cytoskeletal machinery or blocking protein translation. However, host cells possess an evolutionarily conserved innate immune response that can sense the pathogen through the activity of its effectors and mount a robust immune response. This “effector triggered immunity” (ETI) was first discovered in plants but recent evidence suggest that the process is also well conserved in metazoans. We will discuss salient points of the mechanism of ETI in metazoans from recent studies done in mammalian cells and invertebrate model hosts.
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- Rajmohan Rajamuthiah
- a Division of Infectious Diseases; Rhode Island Hospital; Alpert Medical School of Brown University; Providence, RI USA
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Bolshakova A, Magnusson KE, Pinaev G, Petukhova O. Functional compartmentalisation of NF-kB-associated proteins in A431 cells. Cell Biol Int 2015; 37:387-96. [PMID: 23408724 DOI: 10.1002/cbin.10053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2012] [Accepted: 01/10/2013] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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NF-kB proteins belong to a family of ubiquitous transcription factors involved in a number of cellular responses. While the pathways of NF-kB activation and input into the regulation of gene activity have been comprehensively investigated, its cytoplasmic functions are poorly understood. In this study we addressed effects of the compartmentalisation of NF-kB proteins RelA/p65 and p50 in relation to the inhibitor IkB-a, using fibronectin (FN) and epidermal growth factor (EGF) for environmental stimulation of epidermoid carcinoma A431 cells. We thus assessed the presence of NF-kB family proteins in the cytosol, membrane, nuclear and cytoskeletal fractions with a special attention to the cytoskeletal fraction to define whether NFkB was active or not. Sub-cellular fractionation demonstrated that the proportion of RelA/p65 differed in diverse sub-cellular fractions, and that the cytoskeleton harboured about 7% thereof. Neither the nuclear nor the cytoskeleton fraction did contain IkB-a. The cytoskeleton binding of RelA/p65 and p50 was further confirmed by co-localisation and electron microscopy data. During 30-min EGF stimulation similar dynamics were found for RelA/p65 and IkB-a in the cytosol, RelA/p65 and p50 in the nucleus and p50 and IkB-a in the membrane. Furthermore, EGF stimulation for 30 min resulted in a threefold accumulation of RelA/p65 in cytoskeletal fraction. Our results suggest that nuclear-, membrane- and cytoskeleton-associated NF-kB are dynamic and comprise active pools, whereas the cytoplasmic is more constant and likely non-active due to the presence of IkB-a. Moreover, we discovered the existence of a dynamic, IkB-a-free pool of RelA/p65 associated with cytoskeletal fraction, what argues for a special regulatory role of the cytoskeleton in NF-kB stimulation.
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- Anastasia Bolshakova
- Department of Cell Cultures, Institute of Cytology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Tikhoretsky Ave. 4, St. Petersburg 194064, Russian Federation
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Shu YN, Zhang F, Bi W, Dong LH, Zhang DD, Chen R, Lv P, Xie XL, Lin YL, Xue ZY, Li H, Miao SB, Zhao LL, Wang H, Han M. SM22α inhibits vascular inflammation via stabilization of IκBα in vascular smooth muscle cells. J Mol Cell Cardiol 2015; 84:191-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.yjmcc.2015.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2015] [Revised: 04/21/2015] [Accepted: 04/25/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Hong JY, Shin MH, Chung KS, Kim EY, Jung JY, Kang YA, Kim YS, Kim SK, Chang J, Park MS. EphA2 Receptor Signaling Mediates Inflammatory Responses in Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Lung Injury. Tuberc Respir Dis (Seoul) 2015; 78:218-26. [PMID: 26175775 PMCID: PMC4499589 DOI: 10.4046/trd.2015.78.3.218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2014] [Revised: 03/30/2015] [Accepted: 04/27/2015] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Background Eph receptors and ephrin ligands have several functions including angiogenesis, cell migration, axon guidance, fluid homeostasis, oncogenesis, inflammation and injury repair. The EphA2 receptor potentially mediates the regulation of vascular permeability and inflammation in response to lung injury. Methods Mice were divided into 3 experimental groups to study the role of EphA2 signaling in the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced lung injury model i.e., IgG+phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) group (IgG instillation before PBS exposure), IgG+LPS group (IgG instillation before LPS exposure) and EphA2 monoclonal antibody (mAb)+LPS group (EphA2 mAb pretreatment before LPS exposure). Results EphA2 and ephrinA1 were upregulated in LPS-induced lung injury. The lung injury score of the EphA2 mAb+LPS group was lower than that of the IgG+LPS group (4.30±2.93 vs. 11.45±1.20, respectively; p=0.004). Cell counts (EphA2 mAb+LPS: 11.33×104±8.84×104 vs. IgG+LPS: 208.0×104±122.6×104; p=0.018) and total protein concentrations (EphA2 mAb+LPS: 0.52±0.41 mg/mL vs. IgG+LPS: 1.38±1.08 mg/mL; p=0.192) were decreased in EphA2 mAb+LPS group, as compared to the IgG+LPS group. In addition, EphA2 antagonism reduced the expression of phospho-p85, phosphoinositide 3-kinase 110γ, phospho-Akt, nuclear factor κB, and proinflammatory cytokines. Conclusion This results of the study indicated a role for EphA2-ephrinA1 signaling in the pathogenesis of LPS-induced lung injury. Furthermore, EphA2 antagonism inhibits the phosphoinositide 3-kinase-Akt pathway and attenuates inflammation.
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- Ji Young Hong
- Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Bolshakova A, Magnusson KE, Pinaev G, Petukhova O. EGF-induced dynamics of NF-κB and F-actin in A431 cells spread on fibronectin. Histochem Cell Biol 2015; 144:223-35. [PMID: 25990946 DOI: 10.1007/s00418-015-1331-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/06/2015] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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To evaluate the role of actin cytoskeleton in the regulation of NF-κB transcription factor, we analyzed its involvement in the intracellular transport and nuclear translocation of the NF-κB RelA/p65 subunit in A431 epithelial cells stimulated with fibronectin and EGF. Live cell imaging and confocal microscopy showed that EGF activated the movement of RelA/p65 in the cytoplasm. Upon cell adhesion to fibronectin, RelA/p65 concentrated onto stress fibers, and EGF stimulated its subsequent allocation to membrane ruffles, newly organized stress fibers, and discrete cytoplasmic actin-rich patches. These patches also contained α-actinin-1 and α-actinin-4, vinculin, paxillin, α-tubulin, and PI3-kinase. Cytochalasin D treatment resulted in RelA/p65 redistribution to actin-containing aggregates, with the number of cells with RelA/p65-containing clusters in the cytoplasm increasing under the effect of EGF. Furthermore, EGF proved to induce RelA/p65 accumulation in the nucleus after cell pretreatment with actin-stabilizing and actin-destabilizing agents, which was accompanied by changes in its DNA-binding activity after either EGF stimulation or cytochalasin D treatment. Thus, EGF treatment of A431 cells results in simultaneous nuclear RelA/p65 translocation and cytoplasmic redistribution, with part of RelA/p65 pool forming a very tight association with actin-rich structures. Apparently, nuclear transport is independent on drug stabilization or destabilization of the actin.
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- Anastasia Bolshakova
- Department of Cell Cultures, Institute of Cytology, Russian Academy of Sciences, 4 Tikhoretsky Ave., St. Petersburg, 194064, Russia
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Tan PH, Chia SS, Toh SL, Goh JC, Nathan SS. The dominant role of IL-8 as an angiogenic driver in a three-dimensional physiological tumor construct for drug testing. Tissue Eng Part A 2014; 20:1758-66. [PMID: 24372172 PMCID: PMC4029138 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2013.0245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2013] [Accepted: 12/23/2013] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The induction of angiogenesis and the promotion of tumor growth and invasiveness are processes critical to metastasis, and are dependent on reciprocal interactions between tumor cells and their microenvironment. The formation of a clinically relevant tumor requires support from the surrounding stroma, and it is hypothesized that three-dimensional (3D) tumor coculture models offer a microenvironment that more closely resembles the physiological tumor microenvironment. In this study, we investigated the effects of tissue-engineered 3D architecture and tumor-stroma interaction on the angiogenic factor secretion profiles of U2OS osteosarcoma cells by coculturing the tumor cells with immortalized fibroblasts or human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). We also carried out Transwell migration assays for U2OS cells grown in monoculture or fibroblast coculture systems to study the physiological effect of upregulated angiogenic factors on endothelial cell migration. Anti-IL-8 and anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-A therapies were tested out on these models to investigate the role of 3D culture and the coculture of tumor cells with immortalized fibroblasts on the efficacy of antiangiogenic treatments. The coculture of U2OS cells with immortalized fibroblasts led to the upregulation of IL-8 and VEGF-A, especially in 3D culture. Conversely, coculture with endothelial cells resulted in the downregulation of VEGF-A for cells seeded in 3D scaffolds. The migration of HUVECs through the Transwell polycarbonate inserts increased for the 3D and immortalized fibroblast coculture models, and the targeted inhibition of IL-8 greatly reduced HUVEC migration despite the presence of VEGF-A. A similar effect was not observed when anti-VEGF-A neutralizing antibody was used instead, suggesting that IL-8 plays a more critical role in endothelial cell migration than VEGF-A, with significant implications on the clinical utility of antiangiogenic therapy targeting VEGF-A.
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- Pamela H.S. Tan
- Tissue Repair Laboratory, Department of Bioengineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Tissue Repair Laboratory, Department of Bioengineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Tissue Repair Laboratory, Department of Bioengineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Tissue Repair Laboratory, Department of Bioengineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Musculoskeletal Oncology Research Laboratories, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Li X, Zhao Y, Tian B, Jamaluddin M, Mitra A, Yang J, Rowicka M, Brasier AR, Kudlicki A. Modulation of gene expression regulated by the transcription factor NF-κB/RelA. J Biol Chem 2014; 289:11927-11944. [PMID: 24523406 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m113.539965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Modulators (Ms) are proteins that modify the activity of transcription factors (TFs) and influence expression of their target genes (TGs). To discover modulators of NF-κB/RelA, we first identified 365 NF-κB/RelA-binding proteins using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). We used a probabilistic model to infer 8349 (M, NF-κB/RelA, TG) triplets and their modes of modulatory action from our combined LC-MS/MS and ChIP-Seq (ChIP followed by next generation sequencing) data, published RelA modulators and TGs, and a compendium of gene expression profiles. Hierarchical clustering of the derived modulatory network revealed functional subnetworks and suggested new pathways modulating RelA transcriptional activity. The modulators with the highest number of TGs and most non-random distribution of action modes (measured by Shannon entropy) are consistent with published reports. Our results provide a repertoire of testable hypotheses for experimental validation. One of the NF-κB/RelA modulators we identified is STAT1. The inferred (STAT1, NF-κB/RelA, TG) triplets were validated by LC-selected reaction monitoring-MS and the results of STAT1 deletion in human fibrosarcoma cells. Overall, we have identified 562 NF-κB/RelA modulators, which are potential drug targets, and clarified mechanisms of achieving NF-κB/RelA multiple functions through modulators. Our approach can be readily applied to other TFs.
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- Xueling Li
- Institute for Translational Sciences, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555; Sealy Center for Molecular Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555; Departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555; Hefei Institute of Intelligent Machines, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
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- Institute for Translational Sciences, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555; Sealy Center for Molecular Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555; Center for Clinical Proteomics, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555
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- Institute for Translational Sciences, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555; Sealy Center for Molecular Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555; Departments of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555
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- Institute for Translational Sciences, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555; Sealy Center for Molecular Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555
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- Institute for Translational Sciences, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555; Sealy Center for Molecular Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555
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- Sealy Center for Molecular Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555; Departments of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555
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- Institute for Translational Sciences, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555; Sealy Center for Molecular Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555; Departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555
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- Institute for Translational Sciences, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555; Sealy Center for Molecular Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555; Center for Clinical Proteomics, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555; Departments of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555
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- Institute for Translational Sciences, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555; Sealy Center for Molecular Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555; Departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555.
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Jelenska J, Kang Y, Greenberg JT. Plant pathogenic bacteria target the actin microfilament network involved in the trafficking of disease defense components. BIOARCHITECTURE 2014; 4:149-53. [PMID: 25551177 PMCID: PMC4914032 DOI: 10.4161/19490992.2014.980662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2014] [Revised: 10/20/2014] [Accepted: 10/22/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Cells of infected organisms transport disease defense-related molecules along actin filaments to deliver them to their sites of action to combat the pathogen. To accommodate higher demand for intracellular traffic, plant F-actin density increases transiently during infection or treatment of Arabidopsis with pathogen-associated molecules. Many animal and plant pathogens interfere with actin polymerization and depolymerization to avoid immune responses. Pseudomonas syringae, a plant extracellular pathogen, injects HopW1 effector into host cells to disrupt the actin cytoskeleton and reduce vesicle movement in order to elude defense responses. In some Arabidopsis accessions, however, HopW1 is recognized and causes resistance via an actin-independent mechanism. HopW1 targets isoform 7 of vegetative actin (ACT7) that is regulated by phytohormones and environmental factors. We hypothesize that dynamic changes of ACT7 filaments are involved in plant immunity.
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- Joanna Jelenska
- Department of Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology; The University of Chicago; Chicago, IL USA
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- Department of Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology; The University of Chicago; Chicago, IL USA
- Current address: Department of Agricultural Biotechnology; Seoul National University; Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology; The University of Chicago; Chicago, IL USA
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Tom M, Manfrin C, Chung SJ, Sagi A, Gerdol M, De Moro G, Pallavicini A, Giulianini PG. Expression of cytoskeletal and molt-related genes is temporally scheduled in the hypodermis of the crayfish Procambarus clarkii during premolt. J Exp Biol 2014; 217:4193-202. [DOI: 10.1242/jeb.109009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The rigid crustacean exoskeleton, the cuticle, is composed of the polysaccharide chitin, structural proteins and mineral deposits. It is periodically replaced to enable growth and its construction is an energy-demanding process. Ecdysis, the shedding event of the old cuticle is preceded by a preparatory phase, termed premolt, in which the present cuticle is partially degraded and a new one is formed underneath it. Procambarus clarkii (Girard), an astacid crustacean, was used here to comprehensively examine the changing patterns of gene expression in the hypodermis underlying the cuticle of the carapace at seven time points along ~14 premolt days. Next generation sequencing was used to construct a multi-tissue P. clarkii transcript sequence assembly to be generally used in a variety of transcriptomic studies. An aimed reference transcriptome was created here for the performance of a digital transcript expression analysis, determining the gene expression profiles in each of the examined premolt stages. The analysis revealed a cascade of sequential expression events of molt-related genes involved in chitin degradation, synthesis and modification, as well as synthesis of collagen and four groups of cuticular structural genes. The novel description of major transcriptional events during premolt and determination of their timing provide temporal markers for future studies of molt progress and regulation. The peaks of expression of the molt-related genes were preceded by expression peaks of cytoskeletal genes hypothesized to be essential for premolt progress by regulating protein synthesis and/or transport probably by remodeling the cytoskeletal structure.
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- Moshe Tom
- Israel Oceanographic and Limnological Research, Israel
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- University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, USA
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- Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
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Marti LC, Pavon L, Severino P, Sibov T, Guilhen D, Moreira-Filho CA. Vascular endothelial growth factor-A enhances indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase expression by dendritic cells and subsequently impacts lymphocyte proliferation. Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz 2013; 109:70-9. [PMID: 24141959 PMCID: PMC4005532 DOI: 10.1590/0074-0276130252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2012] [Accepted: 06/21/2013] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Dendritic cells (DCs) are antigen (Ag)-presenting cells that activate and stimulate
effective immune responses by T cells, but can also act as negative regulators of
these responses and thus play important roles in immune regulation. Pro-angiogenic
vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) has been shown to cause defective DC
differentiation and maturation. Previous studies have demonstrated that the addition
of VEGF to DC cultures renders these cells weak stimulators of Ag-specific T cells
due to the inhibitory effects mediated by VEGF receptor 1 (VEGFR1) and/or VEGFR2
signalling. As the enzyme indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) is recognised as an
important negative regulator of immune responses, this study aimed to investigate
whether VEGF affects the expression of IDO by DCs and whether VEGF-matured DCs
acquire a suppressor phenotype. Our results are the first to demonstrate that VEGF
increases the expression and activity of IDO in DCs, which has a suppressive effect
on Ag-specific and mitogen-stimulated lymphocyte proliferation. These mechanisms have
broad implications for the study of immunological responses and tolerance under
conditions as diverse as cancer, graft rejection and autoimmunity.
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- Centro de Pesquisa Experimental, Instituto Israelita de Ensino e Pesquisa Albert Einstein
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- Centro de Pesquisa Experimental, Instituto Israelita de Ensino e Pesquisa Albert Einstein
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- Centro de Pesquisa Experimental, Instituto do Cérebro, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São PauloSP, Brasil
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- Centro de Pesquisa Experimental, Instituto Israelita de Ensino e Pesquisa Albert Einstein
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Karlsen TA, Brinchmann JE. Liposome delivery of microRNA-145 to mesenchymal stem cells leads to immunological off-target effects mediated by RIG-I. Mol Ther 2013; 21:1169-81. [PMID: 23568258 PMCID: PMC3677300 DOI: 10.1038/mt.2013.55] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2012] [Accepted: 02/27/2013] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Synthetic microRNAs regulate gene expression when transfected into cells, and may be used in strategies for molecular therapy both in vitro and in vivo. Liposomal transfection reagents are frequently used as delivery vehicles in both settings. Here, we report on the immunological off-target effects observed following liposome transfection of synthetic microRNA-145 into human mesenchymal stem cells and human articular chondrocytes (hAC). The immune response was independent on endosome delivery and toll-like receptors (TLRs) but was mediated by retinoic acid inducible-gene 1 (RIG-I). Upregulation of immune genes required liposomal delivery, as no immune response was observed after electroporation of smiR-145 directly in to the cytosol, suggesting a new role of RIG-I. Immune response was seen both with blunt ended and 2-nucleotide 3' overhang versions of synthetic miR-145, and occurred in the absence of a 5'ppp cap. Mutations in a centrally placed poly (UUUU) sequence reduced, but did not abolish the immune response. Interestingly, exposure to liposomes alone led to upregulation of several immune genes, including RIG-I mRNA. However, this process was not mediated by RIG-I. This insight is important for researchers to avoid unexpected results from gene transfer experiments in vitro and unwanted immune responses following the use of lipid-based transfection reagents in vivo.
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- Tommy A Karlsen
- Institute of Immunology, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
- The Norwegian Center for Stem Cell Research, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Immunology, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
- The Norwegian Center for Stem Cell Research, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Huang FY, Mei WL, Tan GH, Dai HF, Li YN, Guo JL, Huang YH, Zhao HG, Wang H, Zhou SL, Lin YY. Cytochalasin D promotes pulmonary metastasis of B16 melanoma through expression of tissue factor. Oncol Rep 2013; 30:478-84. [PMID: 23615686 DOI: 10.3892/or.2013.2423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2013] [Accepted: 03/27/2013] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Cytochalasin D (CytD) targets actin, a ubiquitous protein in eukaryotic cells. Previous studies have focused mainly on the antitumor effects of CytD. We previously found CytD to promote lung metastasis in B16 melanoma cells, which we had not anticipated, and, therefore, in the present study we investigated the possible underlying mechanisms. B16 melanoma cells were co-cultured with CytD and other agents and used to establish a lung metastatic model. In this B16 melanoma metastatic model, significantly increased lung metastasis and lung weight were found in CytD-treated mice, which was almost completely suppressed by tissue factor (TF) RNA interference expressed via lentivirus. The results of northern and western blot, and real-time RT-PCR analysis showed that the expression of TF was significantly upregulated in B16 cells treated with CytD but was significantly inhibited by TF RNA interference. In addition, upregulation and phosphorylation of mitogen-activated protein kinase p38 were also found in the metastatic lung tissues treated with CytD and in the B16 cells co-cultured with CytD and factor VIIa (FVIIa), but not in cells cultured with CytD, dimethyl sulfoxide or FVIIa alone. These results indicate that CytD stimulates the expression of TF in B16 melanoma cells, activating both coagulation-dependent and -independent pathways via binding to FVIIa, eventually promoting lung metastasis. TF interference is a potential approach to the prevention of B16 melanoma metastasis.
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- Feng-Ying Huang
- Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Medicine, Hainan Medical College, Haikou, Hainan, P.R. China
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Azevedo E, Oliveira LT, Castro Lima AK, Terra R, Dutra PML, Salerno VP. Interactions between Leishmania braziliensis and Macrophages Are Dependent on the Cytoskeleton and Myosin Va. J Parasitol Res 2012; 2012:275436. [PMID: 22792440 PMCID: PMC3391898 DOI: 10.1155/2012/275436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2012] [Revised: 05/06/2012] [Accepted: 05/07/2012] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease with no effective vaccines. Actin, microtubules and the actin-based molecular motor myosin Va were investigated for their involvement in Leishmania braziliensis macrophage interactions. Results showed a decrease in the association index when macrophages were without F-actin or microtubules regardless of the activation state of the macrophage. In the absence of F-actin, the production of NO in non-activated cells increased, while in activated cells, the production of NO was reduced independent of parasites. The opposite effect of an increased NO production was observed in the absence of microtubules. In activated cells, the loss of cytoskeletal components inhibited the release of IL-10 during parasite interactions. The production of IL-10 also decreased in the absence of actin or microtubules in non-activated macrophages. Only the disruption of actin altered the production of TNF-α in activated macrophages. The expression of myosin Va tail resulted in an acute decrease in the association index between transfected macrophages and L. braziliensis promastigotes. These data reveal the importance of F-actin, microtubules, and myosin-Va suggesting that modulation of the cytoskeleton may be a mechanism used by L. braziliensis to overcome the natural responses of macrophages to establish infections.
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- Elisama Azevedo
- Laboratório de Imunologia e Bioquímica de Protozoários, Departamento de Microbiologia, Imunologia e Parasitologia, FCM, UERJ, Avenida Professor Manuel de Abreu 444 5° andar. Vila Isabel, 20550-170 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Microbiologia Médica, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, UERJ, 20550-170 Rio de Janerio, RJ, Brazil
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- Departamento Biociências, Escola de Educação Física e Desportos, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, 21941-599 Rio de Janerio, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Imunologia e Bioquímica de Protozoários, Departamento de Microbiologia, Imunologia e Parasitologia, FCM, UERJ, Avenida Professor Manuel de Abreu 444 5° andar. Vila Isabel, 20550-170 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Microbiologia Médica, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, UERJ, 20550-170 Rio de Janerio, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Imunologia e Bioquímica de Protozoários, Departamento de Microbiologia, Imunologia e Parasitologia, FCM, UERJ, Avenida Professor Manuel de Abreu 444 5° andar. Vila Isabel, 20550-170 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biodinâmica do Movimento, EEFD, UFRJ, 21941-599 Rio de Janerio, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Imunologia e Bioquímica de Protozoários, Departamento de Microbiologia, Imunologia e Parasitologia, FCM, UERJ, Avenida Professor Manuel de Abreu 444 5° andar. Vila Isabel, 20550-170 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Departamento Biociências, Escola de Educação Física e Desportos, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, 21941-599 Rio de Janerio, RJ, Brazil
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He F, Peng J, Deng XL, Yang LF, Camara AD, Omran A, Wang GL, Wu LW, Zhang CL, Yin F. Mechanisms of tumor necrosis factor-alpha-induced leaks in intestine epithelial barrier. Cytokine 2012; 59:264-72. [PMID: 22583690 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2012.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2011] [Revised: 09/22/2011] [Accepted: 04/11/2012] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to investigate the signaling mechanisms surrounding changes in tight junction (TJ) and the permeability of human intestinal epithelial cell induced by tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). METHODS To confirm that TNF-α induces epithelial barrier hyperpermeability by disrupting tight junction, Caco-2 cells were exposed to TNF-α, and changes in epithelial permeability (via TER assay), F-actin dynamics (via Rhodamine-phalloidin staining) and tight junction protein expression (via western blot) were monitored. Moreover, to ensure that NF-κB participated in the regulatory mechanisms, Caco-2 cells were transfected with DNMu-IκBα or control plasmids, the above experiments were repeated and the activation effect of TNF-α on NF-κB was detected by luciferase reporter assays. Lastly, we took dominant negative plasmid and knockdown approaches to investigate the potential importance of the NF-κB/myosin light chain kinase (MLCK)/myosin light chain phosphorylation (pMLC) pathways in TNF-a-mediated damage. RESULT TNF-α could cause NF-κB activation, F-actin rearrangement, tight junction disruption and barrier dysfunction. These effects were alleviated by inhibiting NF-κB. TNF-α induced increase of MLCK transcription and MLC phosphorylation act later than NF-κB activation, which could be suppressed both by inactivating and deleting NF-κB. CONCLUSIONS TNF-α induces intestinal epithelial cell hyperpermeability by disrupting TJs, in part through MLCK upregulation, in which NF-κB is the positive upstream regulator for MLCK.
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- Fang He
- Department of Pediatrics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 41008, China
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Vimentin and PSF act in concert to regulate IbeA+ E. coli K1 induced activation and nuclear translocation of NF-κB in human brain endothelial cells. PLoS One 2012; 7:e35862. [PMID: 22536447 PMCID: PMC3334993 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0035862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2012] [Accepted: 03/27/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND IbeA-induced NF-κB signaling through its primary receptor vimentin as well as its co-receptor PSF is required for meningitic E. coli K1 penetration and leukocyte transmigration across the blood-brain barrier (BBB), which are the hallmarks of bacterial meningitis. However, it is unknown how vimentin and PSF cooperatively contribute to IbeA-induced cytoplasmic activation and nuclear translocation of NF-κB, which are required for bacteria-mediated pathogenicities. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS IbeA-induced E. coli K1 invasion, polymorphonuclear leukocyte (PMN) transmigration and IKK/NF-κB activation are blocked by Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE), an inhibitor of NF-κB. IKKα/β phosphorylation is blocked by ERK inhibitors. Co-immunoprecipitation analysis shows that vimentin forms a complex with IκB, NF-κB and tubulins in the resting cells. A dissociation of this complex and a simultaneous association of PSF with NF-κB could be induced by IbeA in a time-dependent manner. The head domain of vimentin is required for the complex formation. Two cytoskeletal components, vimentin filaments and microtubules, contribute to the regulation of NF-κB. SiRNA-mediated knockdown studies demonstrate that IKKα/β phosphorylation is completely abolished in HBMECs lacking vimentin and PSF. Phosphorylation of ERK and nuclear translocation of NF-κB are entirely dependent on PSF. These findings suggest that vimentin and PSF cooperatively contribute to IbeA-induced cytoplasmic activation and nuclear translocation of NF-κB activation. PSF is essential for translocation of NF-κB and ERK to the nucleus. CONCLUSION/SIGNIFICANCE These findings reveal previously unappreciated facets of the IbeA-binding proteins. Cooperative contributions of vimentin and PSF to IbeA-induced cytoplasmic activation and nuclear translocation of NF-κB may represent a new paradigm in pathogen-induced signal transduction and lead to the development of novel strategies for the prevention and treatment of bacterial meningitis.
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