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Liu S, Dong J, Fang X, Yan X, Zhang H, Hu Y, Zhu Q, Li R, Liu Q, Liu S, Liao C, Jiang G. Nanoscale Zinc-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks Induce Neurotoxicity by Disturbing the Metabolism of Catecholamine Neurotransmitters. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 57:5380-5390. [PMID: 36942846 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c09740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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As a group of new nanomaterials, nanoscale metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are widely applied in the biomedical field, exerting unknown risks to the human body, especially the central nervous system. Herein, the impacts of MOF-74-Zn nanoparticles on neurological behaviors and neurotransmitter metabolism are explored in both in vivo and in vitro assays modeled by C57BL/6 mice and PC12 cells, respectively. The mice exhibit increased negative-like behaviors, as demonstrated by the observed decrease in exploring behaviors and increase in despair-like behaviors in the open field test and forced swimming test after exposure to low doses of MOF-74-Zn nanoparticles. Disorders in the catecholamine neurotransmitter metabolism may be responsible for the MOF-74-Zn-induced abnormal behaviors. Part of the reason for this is the inhibition of neurotransmitter synthesis caused by restrained neurite extension. In addition, MOF-74-Zn promotes the translocation of more calcium into the cytoplasm, accelerating the release and uptake and finally resulting in an imbalance between synthesis and catabolism. Taken together, the results from this study indicate the human toxicity risks of nanoscale low-toxicity metal-based MOFs and provide valuable insight into the rational and safe use of MOF nanomaterials.
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- Shuang Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Tianjin Key Lab of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Tianjin Eye Hospital, Tianjin 300020, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- Analytical and Testing Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiological Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310024, China
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Karliner J, Merry DE. Differentiating PC12 cells to evaluate neurite densities through live-cell imaging. STAR Protoc 2023; 4:101993. [PMID: 36602900 PMCID: PMC9826846 DOI: 10.1016/j.xpro.2022.101993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Although PC12 cells are a valuable tool in neuroscience research, previously published PC12 cell differentiation techniques fail to consider the variability in differentiation rates between different PC12 cell strains and clonal variants. Here, we present a comprehensive protocol to differentiate PC12 cells into equivalent neurite densities through live-cell imaging for morphological, immunocytochemical, and biochemical analyses. We detail steps on optimized substrate coating, plating techniques, culture media, validation steps, and quantification techniques.
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- Jordyn Karliner
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
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Zhang M, Shi X, Luo M, Lan Q, Ullah H, Zhang C, Li S, Chen X, Wang Y, Piao F. Taurine ameliorates axonal damage in sciatic nerve of diabetic rats and high glucose exposed DRG neuron by PI3K/Akt/mTOR-dependent pathway. Amino Acids 2021; 53:395-406. [PMID: 33598769 DOI: 10.1007/s00726-021-02957-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common complication of diabetes and axonopathy is its main pathological feature. Previous studies suggested an advantage of taurine against diabetes. However, there are few reports which study the effect of taurine against axonopathy. In this study, we confirmed that taurine significantly decreased blood glucose level, mitigated insulin resistance and improved dysfunctional nerve conduction in diabetic rats. Taurine corrected damaged axonal morphology of sciatic nerve in diabetic rats and induced axon outgrowth of Dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons exposed to high glucose. Taurine up-regulated phosphorylation levels of PI3K, Akt, and mTOR in sciatic nerve of diabetic rats and DRG neurons exposed to high glucose. However, Akt and mTOR inhibitors (MK-2206 and Rapamycin) blocked the effect of taurine on improving axonal damage. These results indicate that taurine ameliorates axonal damage in sciatic nerve of diabetic rats by activating PI3K/Akt/mTOR signal pathway. Our findings provide taurine as a potential candidate for axonopathy and a new evidence for elucidating protective mechanism of taurine on DPN.
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- Mengren Zhang
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China.,Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Food Nutrition and Safety, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine Center and Stem Cell Clinical Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116011, China.
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- Department of Integrative Laboratory, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, 116001, China.
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Tunçel ÖK, Sarisoy G, Çetin E, Kaynar Tunçel E, Bilgici B, Karaustaoğlu A. Neurotrophic factors in bipolar disorders patients with manic episode. Turk J Med Sci 2020; 50:985-993. [PMID: 32283906 PMCID: PMC7379459 DOI: 10.3906/sag-1907-70] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2019] [Accepted: 04/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Background/aim Neurotrophins are one of the most important molecule groups affecting cerebral neuroplasticity. The amount of
evidence about the role of changes in neuroplasticity in the pathophysiology of bipolar disease is growing. Materials and methods We measured serum levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), nerve growth factor (NGF), neurotrophin-3 (NT-3), glial cell-line derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), fibroblast growth factor (FGF)-2, neuritin 1 (Nrn 1) in bipolar 1 manic episode patients (n = 45) and healthy control group. Results When controlled for age, BMI and cortisol, it was found that the serum levels of BDNF, NGF, NT-3, VEGF and FGF-2 of bipolar manic episode patients were not statistically different compared to those of the control group. GDNF level and Nrn 1 levels were significantly lower (P = 0.003 and P = 0.025 respectively) while IGF-1 levels were significantly higher than the control group (P = 0.0001). ROC analysis was performed and the area under the the curve was calculated as 0.737, 0.766 for GDNF, IGF-1 respectively. Conclusion The changes in the levels of GDNF, IGF-1 and Nrn 1 might be involved in pathopysiology of bipolar disorder, and GDNF, IGF-1 may be considered as state markers in bipolar manic episode.
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- Özgür Korhan Tunçel
- Medical Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun,Turkey
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- Psychiatry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
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- Psychiatry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
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- Medical Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun,Turkey
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- Medical Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun,Turkey
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Decreased cpg15 augments oxidative stress in sleep deprived mouse brain. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2019; 522:749-756. [PMID: 31787230 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2019.11.132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2019] [Accepted: 11/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Sleep deprivation (SD) has detrimental effects on the physiological function of the brain. However, the underlying mechanism remains elusive. In the present study, we investigated the expression of candidate plasticity-related gene 15 (cpg15), a neurotrophic gene, and its potential role in SD using a REM-SD mouse model. Immunofluorescent and Western blot analysis revealed that the expression of cpg15 protein decreased in the hippocampus, ventral group of the dorsal thalamus (VENT), and somatosensory area of cerebral cortex (SSP) after 24-72 h of REM-SD, and the oxidative stress in these brain regions was increased in parallel, as indicated by the ratio of glutathione (GSH) to its oxidative product (GSSG). Over-expression of cpg15 in thalamus, hippocampus, and cerebral cortex mediated by AAV reduced the oxidative stress in these regions, indicating that the decrease of cpg15 might be a cause that augments oxidative stress in the sleep deprived mouse brain. Collectively, the results imply that cpg15 may play a protective function in the SD-subjected mouse brain via an anti-oxidative function. To our knowledge, this is the first time to provide evidences in the role of cpg15 against SD-induced oxidative stress in the brain.
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Yao JJ, Zhao QR, Lu JM, Mei YA. Functions and the related signaling pathways of the neurotrophic factor neuritin. Acta Pharmacol Sin 2018; 39:1414-1420. [PMID: 29595190 PMCID: PMC6289377 DOI: 10.1038/aps.2017.197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2017] [Accepted: 12/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Neuritin is a member of the neurotrophic factor family, which is activated by neural activity and neurotrophins, and promotes neurite growth and branching. It has shown to play an important role in neuronal plasticity and regeneration. It is also involved in other biological processes such as angiogenesis, tumorigenesis and immunomodulation. Thus far, however, the primary mechanisms of neuritin, including whether or not it acts through a receptor or which downstream signals might be activated following binding, are not fully understood. Recent evidence suggests that neuritin may be a potential therapeutic target in several neurodegenerative diseases. This review focuses on the recent advances in studies regarding the newly identified functions of neuritin and the signaling pathways related to these functions. We also discuss current hot topics and difficulties in neuritin research.
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- Jin-Jing Yao
- Institutes of Brain Science, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology and School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Institutes of Brain Science, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology and School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Institutes of Brain Science, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology and School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Institutes of Brain Science, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology and School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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Zhao QR, Lu JM, Li ZY, Mei YA. Neuritin promotes neurite and spine growth in rat cerebellar granule cells via L-type calcium channel-mediated calcium influx. J Neurochem 2018; 147:40-57. [PMID: 29920676 PMCID: PMC6220818 DOI: 10.1111/jnc.14535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2018] [Revised: 05/21/2018] [Accepted: 06/13/2018] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Neuritin is a neurotrophic factor that is activated by neural activity and neurotrophins. Its major function is to promote neurite growth and branching; however, the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. To address this issue, this study investigated the effects of neuritin on neurite and spine growth and intracellular Ca2+ concentration in rat cerebellar granule neurons (CGNs). Incubation of CGNs for 24 h with neuritin increased neurite length and spine density; this effect was mimicked by insulin and abolished by inhibiting insulin receptor (IR) or mitogen‐activated protein kinase kinase/extracellular signal‐regulated kinase (ERK) activity. Calcium imaging and western blot analysis revealed that neuritin enhanced the increase in intracellular Ca2+ level induced by high K+, and stimulated the cell surface expression of CaV1.2 and CaV1.3 α subunits of the L‐type calcium channel, which was suppressed by inhibition of IR or mitogen‐activated protein kinase kinase/ERK. Treatment with inhibitors of L‐type calcium channels, calmodulin, and calcineurin (CaN) abrogated the effects of neuritin on neurite length and spine density. A similar result was obtained by silencing nuclear factor of activated T cells c4, which is known to be activated by neuritin in CGNs. These results indicate that IR and ERK signaling as well as the Ca2+/CaN/nuclear factor of activated T cells c4 axis mediate the effects of neuritin on neurite and spine growth in CGNs. Open Practices
Open Science: This manuscript was awarded with the Open Materials Badge. For more information see: https://cos.io/our-services/open-science-badges/ ![]()
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- Qian-Ru Zhao
- Institutes of Brain Science, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology and School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Institutes of Brain Science, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology and School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Institutes of Brain Science, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology and School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Institutes of Brain Science, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology and School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Medelin M, Porrelli D, Aurand ER, Scaini D, Travan A, Borgogna MA, Cok M, Donati I, Marsich E, Scopa C, Scardigli R, Paoletti S, Ballerini L. Exploiting natural polysaccharides to enhance in vitro bio-constructs of primary neurons and progenitor cells. Acta Biomater 2018; 73:285-301. [PMID: 29621637 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2018.03.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2017] [Revised: 02/23/2018] [Accepted: 03/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Current strategies in Central Nervous System (CNS) repair focus on the engineering of artificial scaffolds for guiding and promoting neuronal tissue regrowth. Ideally, one should combine such synthetic structures with stem cell therapies, encapsulating progenitor cells and instructing their differentiation and growth. We used developments in the design, synthesis, and characterization of polysaccharide-based bioactive polymeric materials for testing the ideal composite supporting neuronal network growth, synapse formation and stem cell differentiation into neurons and motor neurons. Moreover, we investigated the feasibility of combining these approaches with engineered mesenchymal stem cells able to release neurotrophic factors. We show here that composite bio-constructs made of Chitlac, a Chitosan derivative, favor hippocampal neuronal growth, synapse formation and the differentiation of progenitors into the proper neuronal lineage, that can be improved by local and continuous delivery of neurotrophins. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE In our work, we characterized polysaccharide-based bioactive platforms as biocompatible materials for nerve tissue engineering. We show that Chitlac-thick substrates are able to promote neuronal growth, differentiation, maturation and formation of active synapses. These observations support this new material as a promising candidate for the development of complex bio-constructs promoting central nervous system regeneration. Our novel findings sustain the exploitation of polysaccharide-based scaffolds able to favour neuronal network reconstruction. Our study shows that Chitlac-thick may be an ideal candidate for the design of biomaterial scaffolds enriched with stem cell therapies as an innovative approach for central nervous system repair.
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Liu Q, Zhang H, Xu J, Zhao D. Neuritin provides neuroprotection against experimental traumatic brain injury in rats. Int J Neurosci 2018; 128:811-820. [PMID: 29334295 DOI: 10.1080/00207454.2018.1424155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Neuritin is a neurotrophic factor that regulates neural growth and development. However, the role of neuritin in alleviating TBI has not been investigated. METHODS In this study, Sprague Dawley rats (n = 144) weighing 300 ± 50 g were categorized into control, sham, TBI and TBI + neuritin groups. The neurological scores and the ultrastructure of cortical neurons, apoptotic cells and caspase-3 were measured by using Garcia scoring system, transmission electron microscopy, terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick-end labeling, Western blot analysis and real-time RT-PCR at various time points post-TBI. CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicated that neuritin plays a protective role in TBI by improving neurological scores, repairing injured neurons and protecting the cortical neurons against apoptosis through inhibition of caspase-3 expression. Further investigation of the molecular mechanisms underlying caspase-3 inhibition by neuritin will provide a research avenue for potential TBI therapeutics.
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- Qi Liu
- a Department of Neurosurgery , First Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, Shihezi University , Shihezi , Xinjiang , China.,b The Key Laboratory of Xinjiang Endemic and Ethnic Diseases , Medical College of Shihezi University , Shihezi , Xinjiang , China
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- a Department of Neurosurgery , First Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, Shihezi University , Shihezi , Xinjiang , China.,b The Key Laboratory of Xinjiang Endemic and Ethnic Diseases , Medical College of Shihezi University , Shihezi , Xinjiang , China
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- a Department of Neurosurgery , First Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, Shihezi University , Shihezi , Xinjiang , China.,b The Key Laboratory of Xinjiang Endemic and Ethnic Diseases , Medical College of Shihezi University , Shihezi , Xinjiang , China
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- a Department of Neurosurgery , First Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, Shihezi University , Shihezi , Xinjiang , China.,b The Key Laboratory of Xinjiang Endemic and Ethnic Diseases , Medical College of Shihezi University , Shihezi , Xinjiang , China
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Preferential activation of HIF-2α adaptive signalling in neuronal-like cells in response to acute hypoxia. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0185664. [PMID: 28968430 PMCID: PMC5624621 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0185664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2017] [Accepted: 09/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Stroke causes severe neuronal damage as disrupted cerebral blood flow starves neurons of oxygen and glucose. The hypoxia inducible factors (HIF-1α and HIF-2α) orchestrate oxygen homeostasis and regulate specific aspects of hypoxic adaptation. Here we show the importance of HIF-2α dependant signalling in neuronal adaptation to hypoxic insult. PC12 and NT2 cells were differentiated into neuronal-like cells using NGF and retinoic acid, and exposed to acute hypoxia (1% O2). Gene and protein expression was analysed by qPCR and immunoblotting and the neuronal-like phenotype was examined. PC12 and NT2 differentiation promoted neurite extension and expression of neuronal markers, NSE and KCC2. Induction of HIF-1α mRNA or protein was not detected in hypoxic neuronal-like cells, however marked induction of HIF-2α mRNA and protein expression was observed. Induction of HIF-1α target genes was also not detected in response to acute hypoxia, however significant induction of HIF-2α transcriptional targets was clearly evident. Furthermore, hypoxic insult dramatically reduced both neurite number and length, and attenuated expression of neuronal markers, NSE and KCC2. This correlated with an increase in expression of the neural progenitor and stem cell-like markers, CD44 and vimentin, suggesting HIF-2α molecular mechanisms could potentially promote regression of neuronal-like cells to a stem-like state and trigger neuronal recovery following ischaemic insult. Our findings suggest the HIF-2α pathway predominates over HIF-1α signalling in neuronal-like cells following acute hypoxia.
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Yan L, Xie M, Lu H, Zhang H, Shi M, Zhang Y, Xi C, Li J, Yang T. Anti-Apoptotic Effect of IGF1 on Schwann Exposed to Hyperglycemia is Mediated by Neuritin, a Novel Neurotrophic Factor. Mol Neurobiol 2016; 55:495-505. [PMID: 27966079 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-016-0331-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2016] [Accepted: 11/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The aim of the present study is to explore the effects of exogenous insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF1) on hyperglycemia-induced apoptosis of Schwann cells via neuritin-mediated pathway. Neuritin was identified with immunohistochemistry. Exogenous IGF1 was used to prevent possible changes in neuritin expression and apoptosis of Schwann cells isolated from rat sciatic nerves and cultured in high-glucose media. Neuritin silencing or overexpressing lentivirus transfection of Schwann cells was conducted. Expressions of neuritin at levels of transcription or translation were measured using quantitative PCR or Western blot. Caspase-3 and caspase-9 fluorometric assays were performed. Bcl-2 and Bax were assayed using Western blotting. Apoptosis of Schwann cells was measured using FACS analysis and TUNEL assay. A pathway of IGF1 action in relation to neuritin was explored. Neuritin and Bcl-2 protein were localized in Schwann cells of rats' sciatic nerves. In vitro, apoptosis increased with downregulated neuritin expression, which was prevented by exogenous IGF1 treatment in contrast to without, in Schwann cells isolated from rat sciatic nerve and cultured in high-glucose and serum-free media. A phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitor treatment blocked the action of IGF1. The inhibitor did not affect the apoptosis rate that decreased obviously after neuritin was overexpressed in Schwann cells. The apoptosis rate increased drastically after neuritin was silenced, and the resultant apoptosis was suppressed by a caspase inhibitor treatment but not affected by exogenous IGF1. The activities of caspase-3 and caspase-9 changed positively with apoptosis. An anti-apoptotic protein (Bcl-2) not Bax increased or decreased in neuritin-overexpressed or neuritin-silenced Schwann cells, respectively. Bcl-2-selective inhibitor blocked the anti-apoptotic effect of neuritin. IGF1 or neuritin was not found to affect glucose levels in media during the experiment. The anti-apoptotic effect of IGF1 on Schwann cells inflicted by hyperglycemia is mediated at least by neuritin, a novel neurotrophic factor, through PI3K and Bcl-2.
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- Lingfei Yan
- Endocrinology and Metabolism Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Guangzhou Road 300, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Guangzhou Road 300, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Guangzhou Road 300, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Guangzhou Road 300, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Guangzhou Road 300, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Guangzhou Road 300, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Guangzhou Road 300, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Guangzhou Road 300, Nanjing, 210029, China. .,Diabetic Neuropathy Study Group of Chinese Diabetes Society, 42 Dongsi Xidajie, Beijing, China.
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Guangzhou Road 300, Nanjing, 210029, China
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Bapat AA, Munoz RM, Von Hoff DD, Han H. Blocking Nerve Growth Factor Signaling Reduces the Neural Invasion Potential of Pancreatic Cancer Cells. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0165586. [PMID: 27792755 PMCID: PMC5085053 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0165586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2016] [Accepted: 10/16/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Perineural invasion (PNI) is thought to be one of the factors responsible for the high rate of tumor recurrence after surgery and the pain generation associated with pancreatic cancer. Signaling via the nerve growth factor (NGF) pathway between pancreatic cancer cells and the surrounding nerves has been implicated in PNI, and increased levels of these proteins have been correlated to poor prognosis. In this study, we examine the molecular mechanism of the NGF signaling pathway in PNI in pancreatic cancer. We show that knocking down NGF or its receptors, TRKA and p75NTR, or treatment with GW441756, a TRKA kinase inhibitor, reduces the proliferation and migration of pancreatic cancer cells in vitro. Furthermore, pancreatic cancer cells migrate towards dorsal root ganglia (DRG) in a co-culture assay, indicating a paracrine NGF signaling between the DRGs and pancreatic cancer cells. Knocking down the expression of NGF pathway proteins or inhibiting the activity of TRKA by GW441756 reduced the migratory ability of Mia PaCa2 towards the DRGs. Finally, blocking NGF signaling by NGF neutralizing antibodies or GW441756 inhibited the neurite formation in PC-12 cells in response to conditioned media from pancreatic cancer cells, indicating a reciprocal signaling pathway between the pancreatic cancer cells and nerves. Our results indicate that NGF signaling pathway provides a potential target for developing molecularly targeted therapies to decrease PNI and reduce pain generation. Since there are several TRKA antagonists currently in early clinical trials they could now be tested in the clinical situation of pancreatic cancer induced pain.
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- Aditi A. Bapat
- Clinical Translational Research Division, Translational Genomics Research Institute, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
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- Clinical Translational Research Division, Translational Genomics Research Institute, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
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- Clinical Translational Research Division, Translational Genomics Research Institute, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
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- Clinical Translational Research Division, Translational Genomics Research Institute, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
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Min S, Jian-bo L, Hong-man Z, Ling-fei Y, Min X, Jia-wei C. Neuritin is expressed in Schwann cells and down-regulated in apoptotic Schwann cells under hyperglycemia. Nutr Neurosci 2016; 15:264-70. [PMID: 22782233 DOI: 10.1179/1476830512y.0000000022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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We aimed to explore neuritin expression in Schwann cells under different glucose conditions. Expression of neuritin at the levels of transcription and translation in purified Schwann cells was detected and measured using reverse transcriptase (RT) (quantitative) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and western blot. Apoptosis of Schwann cells was measured by flow cytometry using Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter (FACS) analysis and caspase fluorometric assay. Neuritin mRNA and protein were detected in cultured primary Schwann cells. Neuritin was identified as cell membrane form of protein and predominately as secreted or solube form of protein. Neuritin was significantly lower in 150 mM glucose condition, and more significantly lower in 300 mM glucose, than 5.6 mM glucose condition at 36 hours and especially at 48 hours of the culture, respectively (P < 0.05-0.01). In contrast to 5.6 mM glucose, obvious apoptosis of Schwann cells was demonstrated at 42 hours in 300 mM glucose condition and at 48 hours in 150 mM glucose, respectively (P < 0.05-0.01). Neuritin and apoptosis were correlated in a power regression (P < 0.01). 5.6 mM glucose cultured cells did not show these obvious changes during the experiment. It is concluded that neuritin mRNA and protein were expressed and down-regulated in Schwann cells under high-glucose concentration and the down-regulation may contribute to apopotosis of Schwann cells.
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Yuan B, Shen H, Su T, Lin L, Chen T, Yang Z. A novel nanoparticle containing neuritin peptide with grp170 induces a CTL response to inhibit tumor growth. J Neurooncol 2015; 125:23-32. [PMID: 26290143 DOI: 10.1007/s11060-015-1884-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2014] [Accepted: 08/08/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Malignant glioma is among the most challenging of all cancers to treat successfully. Despite recent advances in surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, current treatment regimens have only a marginal impact on patient survival. In this study, we constructed a novel nanoparticle containing neuritin peptide with grp170. The nanoparticle could elicit a neuritin-specific cytotoxic T lymphocyte response to lyse glioma cells in vitro. In addition, the nanoparticle could inhibit tumor growth and improve the lifespan of tumor-bearing mice in vivo. Taken together, the results demonstrated that the nanoparticle can inhibit tumor growth and represents a promising therapy for glioma.
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- Bangqing Yuan
- Department of Neurosurgery, The 476th Hospital of PLA, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350025, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The 476th Hospital of PLA, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350025, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The 476th Hospital of PLA, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350025, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The 476th Hospital of PLA, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350025, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Department of Neurology, Yongchuan Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 402160, China.
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Expression and purification of recombinant human neuritin from Pichia pastoris and a partial analysis of its neurobiological activity in vitro. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2015; 99:8035-43. [DOI: 10.1007/s00253-015-6649-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2015] [Revised: 04/24/2015] [Accepted: 04/26/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Sakamoto M, Miyazaki Y, Kitajo K, Yamaguchi A. VGF, Which Is Induced Transcriptionally in Stroke Brain, Enhances Neurite Extension and Confers Protection Against Ischemia In Vitro. Transl Stroke Res 2015; 6:301-8. [PMID: 25921200 DOI: 10.1007/s12975-015-0401-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2015] [Revised: 04/16/2015] [Accepted: 04/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Ischemic stroke is a devastating neural event as currently no therapies other than physical rehabilitation are available to enhance recovery after stroke. To identify endogenous mediators to repair stroke brain, we performed the expression profiling analysis of transcripts in the mouse photothrombotic stroke brain. Based on real-time PCR analysis, we found VGF, identified as a nerve growth factor (NGF)-regulated transcript, was induced transcriptionally in stroke brain at 1-7 days after insult. The immunoreactivites of VGF were observed in the neurons around the ischemic core of stroke brain. Experiments with various inhibitors and plasmid transfections indicated that cAMP response element binding protein-mediated complex signaling pathways are possibly implicated in the NGF-mediated VGF expressions in vitro. Furthermore, the over-expression of VGF promoted neurite extensions and conferred protections from ischemic stress in vitro. These findings raise the possibility the application of VGF could be one of the promising therapeutic strategies to enhance recovery after stroke.
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- Muneki Sakamoto
- Department of Neurobiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba, 260-8670, Japan
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Sharma TP, Liu Y, Wordinger RJ, Pang IH, Clark AF. Neuritin 1 promotes retinal ganglion cell survival and axonal regeneration following optic nerve crush. Cell Death Dis 2015; 6:e1661. [PMID: 25719245 PMCID: PMC4669798 DOI: 10.1038/cddis.2015.22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2014] [Revised: 12/11/2014] [Accepted: 01/06/2015] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Neuritin 1 (Nrn1) is an extracellular glycophosphatidylinositol-linked protein that stimulates axonal plasticity, dendritic arborization and synapse maturation in the central nervous system (CNS). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the neuroprotective and axogenic properties of Nrn1 on axotomized retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) in vitro and on the in vivo optic nerve crush (ONC) mouse model. Axotomized cultured RGCs treated with recombinant hNRN1 significantly increased survival of RGCs by 21% (n=6–7, P<0.01) and neurite outgrowth in RGCs by 141% compared to controls (n=15, P<0.05). RGC transduction with AAV2-CAG–hNRN1 prior to ONC promoted RGC survival (450%, n=3–7, P<0.05) and significantly preserved RGC function by 70% until 28 days post crush (dpc) (n=6, P<0.05) compared with the control AAV2-CAG–green fluorescent protein transduction group. Significantly elevated levels of RGC marker, RNA binding protein with multiple splicing (Rbpms; 73%, n=5–8, P<0.001) and growth cone marker, growth-associated protein 43 (Gap43; 36%, n=3, P<0.01) were observed 28 dpc in the retinas of the treatment group compared with the control group. Significant increase in Gap43 (100%, n=5–6, P<0.05) expression was observed within the optic nerves of the AAV2–hNRN1 group compared to controls. In conclusion, Nrn1 exhibited neuroprotective, regenerative effects and preserved RGC function on axotomized RGCs in vitro and after axonal injury in vivo. Nrn1 is a potential therapeutic target for CNS neurodegenerative diseases.
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- T P Sharma
- 1] North Texas Eye Research Institute, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Ft. Worth, TX 76107, USA [2] Department of Cell Biology & Immunology, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA
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- 1] North Texas Eye Research Institute, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Ft. Worth, TX 76107, USA [2] Department of Cell Biology & Immunology, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA
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- 1] North Texas Eye Research Institute, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Ft. Worth, TX 76107, USA [2] Department of Cell Biology & Immunology, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA
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- 1] North Texas Eye Research Institute, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Ft. Worth, TX 76107, USA [2] Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Ft. Worth, TX 76107, USA
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- 1] North Texas Eye Research Institute, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Ft. Worth, TX 76107, USA [2] Department of Cell Biology & Immunology, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA
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Sharma TP, McDowell CM, Liu Y, Wagner AH, Thole D, Faga BP, Wordinger RJ, Braun TA, Clark AF. Optic nerve crush induces spatial and temporal gene expression patterns in retina and optic nerve of BALB/cJ mice. Mol Neurodegener 2014; 9:14. [PMID: 24767545 PMCID: PMC4113182 DOI: 10.1186/1750-1326-9-14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2013] [Accepted: 04/18/2014] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Central nervous system (CNS) trauma and neurodegenerative disorders trigger a cascade of cellular and molecular events resulting in neuronal apoptosis and regenerative failure. The pathogenic mechanisms and gene expression changes associated with these detrimental events can be effectively studied using a rodent optic nerve crush (ONC) model. The purpose of this study was to use a mouse ONC model to: (a) evaluate changes in retina and optic nerve (ON) gene expression, (b) identify neurodegenerative pathogenic pathways and (c) discover potential new therapeutic targets. Results Only 54% of total neurons survived in the ganglion cell layer (GCL) 28 days post crush. Using Bayesian Estimation of Temporal Regulation (BETR) gene expression analysis, we identified significantly altered expression of 1,723 and 2,110 genes in the retina and ON, respectively. Meta-analysis of altered gene expression (≥1.5, ≤-1.5, p < 0.05) using Partek and DAVID demonstrated 28 up and 20 down-regulated retinal gene clusters and 57 up and 41 down-regulated optic nerve clusters. Regulated gene clusters included regenerative change, synaptic plasticity, axonogenesis, neuron projection, and neuron differentiation. Expression of selected genes (Vsnl1, Syt1, Synpr and Nrn1) from retinal and ON neuronal clusters were quantitatively and qualitatively examined for their relation to axonal neurodegeneration by immunohistochemistry and qRT-PCR. Conclusion A number of detrimental gene expression changes occur that contribute to trauma-induced neurodegeneration after injury to ON axons. Nrn1 (synaptic plasticity gene), Synpr and Syt1 (synaptic vesicle fusion genes), and Vsnl1 (neuron differentiation associated gene) were a few of the potentially unique genes identified that were down-regulated spatially and temporally in our rodent ONC model. Bioinformatic meta-analysis identified significant tissue-specific and time-dependent gene clusters associated with regenerative changes, synaptic plasticity, axonogenesis, neuron projection, and neuron differentiation. These ONC induced neuronal loss and regenerative failure associated clusters can be extrapolated to changes occurring in other forms of CNS trauma or in clinical neurodegenerative pathological settings. In conclusion, this study identified potential therapeutic targets to address two key mechanisms of CNS trauma and neurodegeneration: neuronal loss and regenerative failure.
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- North Texas Eye Research Institute, Ft, Worth, TX USA.
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Shimada T, Sugiura H, Yamagata K. Neuritin: A therapeutic candidate for promoting axonal regeneration. World J Neurol 2013; 3:138-143. [DOI: 10.5316/wjn.v3.i4.138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2013] [Revised: 08/09/2013] [Accepted: 09/17/2013] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Following injury, the axons of the mammalian central nervous system do not regenerate. Many studies have aimed at understanding the mechanisms that prevent axonal regeneration and at designing ways to overcome the obstacles preventing axonal regrowth. These studies have identified numerous proteins as promoters of axonal regeneration. In this minireviews, we focus on neuritin as a therapeutic candidate for promoting axonal regeneration. Neuritin was first identified as a neuronal-activity-inducible gene product in the rat brain. The overexpression of neuritin in neurons or the application of neuritin to neurons induces neuritogenesis, neurite arborization, and axonal elongation both in vitro and in vivo. These morphological changes are often observed during the first step of axonal regeneration. Indeed, neuritin expression increases during axonal regeneration in the peripheral nervous system (PNS). Conversely, in a mouse model of diabetes mellitus, neuritin expression decreases in the PNS, and this reduced expression may result in deficient axonal regeneration. Neuritin is induced in the hippocampal dentate gyrus after temporal lobe epilepsy or brain ischemia; however, in these conditions, neuritin induction may exacerbate brain dysfunction through mossy fiber sprouting. Together, these findings support the hypothesis that tightly controlled regulation of neuritin may be required for the treatment of each unique axonal pathology.
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Yang Z, Zhao T, Liu Y, Gong Z, Cheng S, Yang Q. Identification of new HLA-A*0201-restricted cytotoxic T lymphocyte epitopes from neuritin. J Neurooncol 2013; 114:51-8. [PMID: 23754640 PMCID: PMC3724992 DOI: 10.1007/s11060-013-1167-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2012] [Accepted: 05/25/2013] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Identification of cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) epitopes from additional tumor antigens is essential for the development of specific immunotherapy of malignant tumors. Neuritin, a recently discovered antigen overexpressed in astrocytoma, is considered to be a promising target for biological therapy. In the present study, we predicted and identified HLA-A2-restricted CTL epitopes from neuritin by using the following four-step procedure: (1) computer-based epitope prediction from the amino acid sequence of neuritin; (2) peptide-binding assay to determine the affinity of the predicted peptide with HLA-A2.1 molecule; (3) stimulation of primary T cell response against the predicted peptides in vitro; and (4) testing of the induced CTLs toward target cells expressing neuritin and HLA-A2.1. The results demonstrated that effectors induced by peptides of neuritin containing residues 13-21, 121-129 and 4-12 could specifically-secrete interferon-γ and lyse target cells. Our results indicate that these peptides are new HLA-A2.1-restricted CTL epitopes, and may serve as valuable tools for astrocytoma immunotherapy.
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- Zhao Yang
- Department of Neurology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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Zito A, Cartelli D, Cappelletti G, Cariboni A, Andrews W, Parnavelas J, Poletti A, Galbiati M. Neuritin 1 promotes neuronal migration. Brain Struct Funct 2012; 219:105-18. [DOI: 10.1007/s00429-012-0487-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2012] [Accepted: 11/16/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Alteration of protein folding and degradation in motor neuron diseases: Implications and protective functions of small heat shock proteins. Prog Neurobiol 2011; 97:83-100. [PMID: 21971574 DOI: 10.1016/j.pneurobio.2011.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2011] [Revised: 09/16/2011] [Accepted: 09/20/2011] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Motor neuron diseases (MNDs) are neurodegenerative disorders that specifically affect the survival and function of upper and/or lower motor neurons. Since motor neurons are responsible for the control of voluntary muscular movement, MNDs are characterized by muscle spasticity, weakness and atrophy. Different susceptibility genes associated with an increased risk to develop MNDs have been reported and several mutated genes have been linked to hereditary forms of MNDs. However, most cases of MNDs occur in sporadic forms and very little is known on their causes. Interestingly, several molecular mechanisms seem to participate in the progression of both the inherited and sporadic forms of MNDs. These include cytoskeleton organization, mitochondrial functions, DNA repair and RNA synthesis/processing, vesicle trafficking, endolysosomal trafficking and fusion, as well as protein folding and protein degradation. In particular, accumulation of aggregate-prone proteins is a hallmark of MNDs, suggesting that the protein quality control system (molecular chaperones and the degradative systems: ubiquitin-proteasome-system and autophagy) are saturated or not sufficient to allow the clearance of these altered proteins. In this review we mainly focus on the MNDs associated with disturbances in protein folding and protein degradation and on the potential implication of a specific class of molecular chaperones, the small heat shock proteins (sHSPs/HSPBs), in motor neuron function and survival. How boosting of specific HSPBs may be a potential useful therapeutic approach in MNDs and how mutations in specific HSPBs can directly cause motor neuron degeneration is discussed.
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Rusmini P, Bolzoni E, Crippa V, Onesto E, Sau D, Galbiati M, Piccolella M, Poletti A. Proteasomal and autophagic degradative activities in spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy. Neurobiol Dis 2010; 40:361-9. [PMID: 20621188 DOI: 10.1016/j.nbd.2010.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2010] [Revised: 06/23/2010] [Accepted: 06/26/2010] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA or Kennedy's disease) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease characterized by the selective loss of motor neurons in the bulbar region of the brain and in the anterior horns of the spinal cord. The disease has been associated to an expansion of a CAG triplet repeat present in the first coding exon of the androgen receptor (AR) gene. SBMA was the first identified member of a large class of neurodegenerative diseases now known as CAG-related diseases, which includes Huntington's disease (HD), several types of spinocerebellar ataxia (SCAs), and dentatorubral and pallidoluysian atrophy (DRPLA). The expanded CAG tract is translated to an aberrantly long polyglutamine tract (ARpolyQ) in the N-terminal region of the AR protein. The elongated polyQ tract seems to confer a neurotoxic gain-of-function to the mutant AR, possibly via the generation of aberrant conformations (misfolding). Protein misfolding is thought to be a trigger of neurotoxicity, since it perturbs a wide variety of motor neuronal functions. The first event is the accumulation of the ARpolyQ into ubiquitinated aggregates in a ligand (testosterone) dependent manner. The mutant ARpolyQ also impairs proteasome functions. The autophagic pathway may be activated to compensate these aberrant events by clearing the mutant ARpolyQ from motor neuronal cells. This review illustrates the mechanisms at the basis of ARpolyQ degradation via the proteasomal and autophagic systems.
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- Paola Rusmini
- Dipartimento di Endocrinologia, Fisiopatologia e Biologia Applicata, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano, Italy
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Lindenmeyer MT, Eichinger F, Sen K, Anders HJ, Edenhofer I, Mattinzoli D, Kretzler M, Rastaldi MP, Cohen CD. Systematic analysis of a novel human renal glomerulus-enriched gene expression dataset. PLoS One 2010; 5:e11545. [PMID: 20634963 PMCID: PMC2902524 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0011545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2010] [Accepted: 06/16/2010] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Glomerular diseases account for the majority of cases with chronic renal failure. Several genes have been identified with key relevance for glomerular function. Quite a few of these genes show a specific or preferential mRNA expression in the renal glomerulus. To identify additional candidate genes involved in glomerular function in humans we generated a human renal glomerulus-enriched gene expression dataset (REGGED) by comparing gene expression profiles from human glomeruli and tubulointerstitium obtained from six transplant living donors using Affymetrix HG-U133A arrays. This analysis resulted in 677 genes with prominent overrepresentation in the glomerulus. Genes with 'a priori' known prominent glomerular expression served for validation and were all found in the novel dataset (e.g. CDKN1, DAG1, DDN, EHD3, MYH9, NES, NPHS1, NPHS2, PDPN, PLA2R1, PLCE1, PODXL, PTPRO, SYNPO, TCF21, TJP1, WT1). The mRNA expression of several novel glomerulus-enriched genes in REGGED was validated by qRT-PCR. Gene ontology and pathway analysis identified biological processes previously not reported to be of relevance in glomeruli of healthy human adult kidneys including among others axon guidance. This finding was further validated by assessing the expression of the axon guidance molecules neuritin (NRN1) and roundabout receptor ROBO1 and -2. In diabetic nephropathy, a prevalent glomerulopathy, differential regulation of glomerular ROBO2 mRNA was found.In summary, novel transcripts with predominant expression in the human glomerulus could be identified using a comparative strategy on microdissected nephrons. A systematic analysis of this glomerulus-specific gene expression dataset allows the detection of target molecules and biological processes involved in glomerular biology and renal disease.
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- Maja T. Lindenmeyer
- Division of Nephrology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Institute of Physiology with Zurich Center of Integrative Human Physiology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America
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- Institute of Physiology with Zurich Center of Integrative Human Physiology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Nephrology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Renal Research Laboratory, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico & Fondazione D'Amico per la Ricerca sulle Malattie Renali, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America
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- Renal Research Laboratory, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico & Fondazione D'Amico per la Ricerca sulle Malattie Renali, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Nephrology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Institute of Physiology with Zurich Center of Integrative Human Physiology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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FARGO KEITHN, ALEXANDER THOMASD, TANZER LISA, POLETTI ANGELO, JONES KATHRYNJ. Androgen regulates neuritin mRNA levels in an in vivo model of steroid-enhanced peripheral nerve regeneration. J Neurotrauma 2008; 25:561-6. [PMID: 18419250 PMCID: PMC9848905 DOI: 10.1089/neu.2007.0466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Following crush injury to the facial nerve in Syrian hamsters, treatment with androgens enhances axonal regeneration rates and decreases time to recovery. It has been demonstrated in vitro that the ability of androgen to enhance neurite outgrowth in motoneurons is dependent on neuritin-a protein that is involved in the re-establisment of neuronal connectivity following traumatic damage to the central nervous system and that is under the control of several neurotrophic and neuroregenerative factors--and we have hypothesized that neuritin is a mediator of the ability of androgen to increase peripheral nerve regeneration rates in vivo. Testosterone treatment of facial nerve-axotomized hamsters resulted in an approximately 300% increase in neuritin mRNA levels 2 days post-injury. Simultaneous treatment with flutamide, an androgen receptor blocker that is known to prevent androgen enhancement of nerve regeneration, abolished the ability of testosterone to upregulate neuritin mRNA levels. In a corroborative in vitro experiment, the androgen dihydrotestosterone induced an approximately 100% increase in neuritin mRNA levels in motoneuron-neuroblastoma cells transfected with androgen receptors, but not in cells without androgen receptors. These data confirm that neuritin is under the control of androgens, and suggest that neuritin is an important effector of androgen in enhancing peripheral nerve regeneration following injury. Given that neuritin has now been shown to be involved in responses to both central and peripheral injuries, and appears to be a common effector molecule for several neurotrophic and neurotherapeutic agents, understanding the neuritin pathway is an important goal for the clinical management of traumatic nervous system injuries.
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- KEITH N. FARGO
- Neuroscience Program and Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology and Anatomy, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Illinois.,Research and Development Service, Hines VA Medical Center, Hines, Illinois
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- Neuroscience Program and Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology and Anatomy, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Illinois
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- Institute of Endocrinology and Center of Excellence on Neurodegenerative Diseases, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Neuroscience Program and Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology and Anatomy, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Illinois.,Research and Development Service, Hines VA Medical Center, Hines, Illinois
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Fargo KN, Galbiati M, Foecking EM, Poletti A, Jones KJ. Androgen regulation of axon growth and neurite extension in motoneurons. Horm Behav 2008; 53:716-28. [PMID: 18387610 PMCID: PMC2408920 DOI: 10.1016/j.yhbeh.2008.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2007] [Revised: 01/11/2008] [Accepted: 01/18/2008] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Androgens act on the CNS to affect motor function through interaction with a widespread distribution of intracellular androgen receptors (AR). This review highlights our work on androgens and process outgrowth in motoneurons, both in vitro and in vivo. The actions of androgens on motoneurons involve the generation of novel neuronal interactions that are mediated by the induction of androgen-dependent neurite or axonal outgrowth. Here, we summarize the experimental evidence for the androgenic regulation of the extension and regeneration of motoneuron neurites in vitro using cultured immortalized motoneurons, and axons in vivo using the hamster facial nerve crush paradigm. We place particular emphasis on the relevance of these effects to SBMA and peripheral nerve injuries.
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- Keith N Fargo
- Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology, and Anatomy, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, Illinois 60153, USA.
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Karamoysoyli E, Burnand RC, Tomlinson DR, Gardiner NJ. Neuritin mediates nerve growth factor-induced axonal regeneration and is deficient in experimental diabetic neuropathy. Diabetes 2008; 57:181-9. [PMID: 17909094 DOI: 10.2337/db07-0895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Axonal regeneration is defective in both experimental and clinical diabetic neuropathy, contributing to loss of axonal extremities and neuronal dysfunction. The mechanisms behind this failure are not fully understood; however, a deficit in neurotrophic support and signaling has been implicated. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We investigated the expression of neuritin (also known as candidate plasticity gene 15, cpg15) in the sensory nervous system of control rats and rats with streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetes using microarray PCR, Western blotting, and immunocytochemical analysis. The functional role of neuritin in sensory neurons in vitro was assessed using silencing RNA. RESULTS Neuritin was expressed by a population of small-diameter neurons in the dorsal root ganglia (DRG) and was anterogradely and retrogradely transported along the sciatic nerve in vivo. Nerve growth factor (NGF) treatment induced an increase in the transcription and translation of neuritin in sensory neurons in vitro. This increase was both time and dose dependent and occurred via mitogen-activated protein kinase or phosphatidylinositol-3 kinase activation. Inhibition of neuritin using silencing RNA abolished NGF-mediated neurite outgrowth, demonstrating the crucial role played by neuritin in mediating regeneration. Neuritin levels were reduced in both the DRG and sciatic nerve of rats with 12 weeks of STZ-induced diabetes, and these deficits were reversed in vivo by treatment with NGF. CONCLUSIONS Manipulation of neuritin levels in diabetes may therefore provide a potential target for therapeutic intervention in the management of neuropathy.
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Affiliation(s)
- Eugenia Karamoysoyli
- Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
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