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Xu M, Hou Y, Li N, Yu W, Chen L. Targeting histone deacetylases in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: molecular mechanisms and therapeutic targets. J Transl Med 2024; 22:418. [PMID: 38702756 PMCID: PMC11067317 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-024-05169-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024] Open
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The onerous health and economic burden associated with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a global predicament. Despite the advent of novel surgical techniques and therapeutic protocols, there is an incessant need for efficacious diagnostic and therapeutic targets to monitor the invasion, metastasis and recurrence of HNSCC due to its substantial morbidity and mortality. The differential expression patterns of histone deacetylases (HDACs), a group of enzymes responsible for modifying histones and regulating gene expression, have been demonstrated in neoplastic tissues. However, there is limited knowledge regarding the role of HDACs in HNSCC. Consequently, this review aims to summarize the existing research findings and explore the potential association between HDACs and HNSCC, offering fresh perspectives on therapeutic approaches targeting HDACs that could potentially enhance the efficacy of HNSCC treatment. Additionally, the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) dataset, CPTAC, HPA, OmicShare, GeneMANIA and STRING databases are utilized to provide supplementary evidence on the differential expression of HDACs, their prognostic significance and predicting functions in HNSCC patients.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mengchen Xu
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration, Department of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration, Department of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250022, Shandong, China
- Center of Clinical Laboratory, Shandong Second Provincial General Hospital, Jinan, 250022, Shandong, China
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- Research Center of Translational Medicine, Department of Cardiac Surgery, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250013, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration, Department of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China.
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Wang C, Zhu Y, Chen R, Zhu X, Zhang X. microRNA-143 targets SIRT2 to mediate the histone acetylation of PLAUR and modulates functions of astrocytes in spinal cord injury. Chem Biol Interact 2024; 390:110854. [PMID: 38161044 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2023.110854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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This study aimed to explore effects of microRNA (miR)-143 on the proliferation, apoptosis, and cytokine secretion in astrocytes after spinal cord injury (SCI). After gain- and loss-of-function assays and transforming growth factor (TGF)-β stimulation in astrocytes, the cell viability, proliferation, and apoptosis were examined. The expression of miR-143, SIRT2, and PLAUR and levels of astrocyte-related glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), Vimentin, chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan (CSPG), and connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) were also measured. The binding relationship between miR-143 and SIRT2 was assessed, as well as the correlation of PLAUR with SIRT2. In established SCI rat models, the locomotion function and astrocyte hyperplasia were detected. The TGF-β stimulation decreased miR-143 but increased SIRT2 expression in astrocytes. Mechanistically, miR-143 negatively targeted SIRT2 and SIRT2 down-regulation inhibited the H3K27 deacetylation of PLAUR promoter to increase PLAUR expression. miR-143 up-regulation inhibited TGF-β stimulated-proliferation, promoted cell apoptosis, and reduced GFAP, Vimentin, CSPG, and CTGF expression in astrocytes, which was counterweighed by SIRT2 overexpression. SIRT2 silencing reduced the proliferation and GFAP, Vimentin, CSPG, and CTGF expression while augmenting the apoptosis in TGF-β stimulated astrocytes, which was abrogated by PLAUR silencing. The injection of miR-143 agomir improved the locomotion function and reduced the astrocyte hyperplasia in SCI rats, which was reversed by silencing PLAUR. miR-143 targeted SIRT2 to affect PLAUR expression via the regulation of histone acetylation, which repressed the astrocyte activation in vivo and in vitro to improve the locomotion function in SCI rats.
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- Changsheng Wang
- Department of Spinal Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fujian, Fuzhou, 350005, PR China.
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Affiliated Sanming First Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Sanming, Fujian, 365000, PR China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fujian, Fuzhou, 350005, PR China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fujian, Fuzhou, 350005, PR China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fujian, Fuzhou, 350005, PR China
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Yang L, Zhao R, Qiao P, Cui J, Chen X, Fan J, Hu A, Huang S. The novel oncogenic factor TET3 combines with AHR to promote thyroid cancer lymphangiogenesis via the HIF-1α/VEGF signaling pathway. Cancer Cell Int 2023; 23:206. [PMID: 37718440 PMCID: PMC10506260 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-023-03021-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Lymphangiogenesis has been reported to play crucial roles in the metastasis of thyroid cancer (THCA), but despite the significant research on lymphangiogenesis in THCA, the precise regulatory mechanism remains unclear. METHODS Public databases including the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), TIMER, and UALCAN were used to analyze and visualize the expression of TET3 and AHR in THCA, and the correlation between these molecules were used by TIMER. Additionally, RT-PCR and Western Blot were performed to determine the mRNA and protein expression of related proteins. Plate colony formation, wound healing, cell cycle, apoptosis, angiogenesis and transwell assay were used to examine the ability of proliferation, movement, lymphangiogenesis, migration and invasion of THCA cells. RESULTS Analysis of the TCGA database revealed higher expression levels of TET3 and AHR in tumor tissue compared to normal tissue in THCA. Additionally, a strong correlation was observed between TET3 and AHR. UALCAN database demonstrated that high expression of TET3 and AHR was associated with advanced THCA TNM stages in THCA patients. Furthermore, TET3 activation accelerated THCA cell proliferation by inducing G2/M phase arrest and suppressing apoptosis, while AHR inactivation reduced THCA cell proliferation by decreasing G2/M phase arrest and promoting apoptosis in vitro. Notably, both TET3 and AHR significantly enhanced THCA cell lymphangiogenesis, migration and invasion. Moreover, TET3 activation and AHR inactivation regulated HIF-1α/VEGF signaling pathway, which ultimately, blocked the HIF-1α/VEGF in THCA cells and impaired their movement, migration and invasion abilities. CONCLUSIONS The combined action of TET3 and AHR to promote lymphangiogenesis in THCA through the HIF-1α/VEGF signaling pathway, and targeting them might provide a potential treatment strategy for THCA.
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- Liyun Yang
- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Gongli Hospital, the Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200135, China
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- Postgraduate Training Base at Shanghai Gongli Hospital, Ningxia Medical University, Shanghai, 200135, China
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- Postgraduate Training Base at Shanghai Gongli Hospital, Ningxia Medical University, Shanghai, 200135, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Gongli Hospital, the Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200135, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Gongli Hospital, the Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200135, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, the Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200135, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Gongli Hospital, the Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200135, China.
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Gongli Hospital, the Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200135, China.
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Dzhalilova DS, Makarova OV. The Role of Hypoxia-Inducible Factor in the Mechanisms of Aging. BIOCHEMISTRY. BIOKHIMIIA 2022; 87:995-1014. [PMID: 36180993 DOI: 10.1134/s0006297922090115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Aging is accompanied by a reduction in the oxygen delivery to all organs and tissues and decrease in the oxygen partial pressure in them, resulting in the development of hypoxia. The lack of oxygen activates cell signaling pathway mediated by the hypoxia-inducible transcription factor (HIF), which exists in three isoforms - HIF-1, HIF-2, and HIF-3. HIF regulates expression of several thousand genes and is a potential target for the development of new drugs for the treatment of many diseases, including those associated with age. Human organism and organisms of laboratory animals differ in their tolerance to hypoxia and expression of HIF and HIF-dependent genes, which may contribute to the development of inflammatory, tumor, and cardiovascular diseases. Currently, the data on changes in the HIF expression with age are contradictory, which is mostly due to the fact that such studies are conducted in different age groups, cell types, and model organisms, as well as under different hypoxic conditions and mainly in vitro. Furthermore, the observed discrepancies can be due to the individual tolerance of the studied organisms to hypoxia, which is typically not taken into account. Therefore, the purpose of this review was to analyze the published data on the connection between the mechanisms of aging, basal tolerance to hypoxia, and changes in the level of HIF expression with age. Here, we summarized the data on the age-related changes in the hypoxia tolerance, HIF expression and the role of HIF in aging, which is associated with its involvement in the molecular pathways mediated by insulin and IGF-1 (IIS), sirtuins (SIRTs), and mTOR. HIF-1 interacts with many components of the IIS pathway, in particular with FOXO, the activation of which reduces production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and increases hypoxia tolerance. Under hypoxic conditions, FOXO is activated via both HIF-dependent and HIF-independent pathways, which contributes to a decrease in the ROS levels. The activity of HIF-1 is regulated by all members of the sirtuin family, except SIRT5, while the mechanisms of SIRT interaction with HIF-2 and HIF-3 are poorly understood. The connection between HIF and mTOR and its inhibitor, AMPK, has been identified, but its exact mechanism has yet to be studied. Understanding the role of HIF and hypoxia in aging and pathogenesis of age-associated diseases is essential for the development of new approaches to the personalized therapy of these diseases, and requires further research.
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- Dzhuliia Sh Dzhalilova
- Avtsyn Research Institute of Human Morphology, Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery, Moscow, 117418, Russia.
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- Avtsyn Research Institute of Human Morphology, Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery, Moscow, 117418, Russia
- Faculty of Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, 119234, Russia
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Regulatory Effects of Statins on SIRT1 and Other Sirtuins in Cardiovascular Diseases. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12050760. [PMID: 35629426 PMCID: PMC9146832 DOI: 10.3390/life12050760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Adverse cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes, such as sudden cardiac death, acute myocardial infarction, and stroke, are often catastrophic. Statins are frequently used to attenuate the risk of CVD-associated morbidity and mortality through their impact on lipids and they may also have anti-inflammatory and other plaque-stabilization effects via different signaling pathways. Different statins, including atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, pravastatin, pitavastatin, and simvastatin, are administered to manage circulatory lipid levels. In addition, statins are potent inhibitors of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMGCoA) reductase via modulating sirtuins (SIRTs). During the last two decades, SIRTs have been investigated in mammals and categorized as a family of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD)-dependent histone deacetylases (HDACs) with significant oxidative stress regulatory function in cells—a key factor in extending cell lifespan. Recent work has demonstrated that statins upregulate SIRT1 and SIRT2 and downregulate SIRT6 in both in vitro and in vivo experiments and clinical trials. As statins show modulatory properties, especially in CVDs, future investigations are needed to delineate the role of SIRT family members in disease and to expand knowledge about the effects of statins on SIRTs. Here, we review what is currently known about the impact of statins on SIRTs and how these changes correlate with disease, particularly CVDs.
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Hu C, Huang Q, Sun Q. The Regulation of Lymph Node Pre-Metastatic Niche Formation in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Front Oncol 2022; 12:852611. [PMID: 35574333 PMCID: PMC9094482 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.852611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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In many distinct forms of malignancies, there is a close relationship between lymph node (LN) metastases and further dissemination to distant organs, and this is a critical prognostic factor. At the beginning of the process, the original tumor secretes soluble substances or releases extracellular vesicles (EVs) that are carried through lymphatic channels to draining (sentinel) LN. The tumor-derived factors then drive LN remodeling. These significant alterations occur prior to the emergence of the first metastatic cell, bringing about the development of a pre-metastatic niche that allows metastatic cells to survive and thrive. In this review, we discuss current information available about the regulation of lymph node pre-metastatic niche in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), and the role of EVs in forming the pre-metastatic niche.
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- Chen Hu
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, QingPu Branch of Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, QingPu Branch of Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Yang Y, Li XB, Li Y, Li TX, Li P, Deng GM, Guo Q, Zhou X, Chen XH. Extracellular Vesicles Derived From Hypoxia-Conditioned Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Enhance Lymphangiogenesis. Cell Transplant 2022; 31:9636897221107536. [PMID: 35861534 PMCID: PMC9310282 DOI: 10.1177/09636897221107536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Extracellular vesicles from adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADSCs) play an important role in lymphangiogenesis; however, the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. In this study, we aimed to investigate the function of extracellular vesicles secreted by hypoxia-conditioned ADSCs in lymphangiogenesis and explore the potential molecular mechanisms. Extracellular vesicles were extracted from ADSCs cultured under hypoxia or normoxia conditions. The uptake of extracellular vesicles by lymphatic endothelial cells (LECs) was detected by immunofluorescence staining. The effects of extracellular vesicles on the viability, migration, and tube formation of LECs were determined by CCK-8 assay, migration assay, and tube formation assay, respectively. Molecules and pathway involved in lymphangiogenesis mediated by ADSC-derived extracellular vesicles were analyzed by luciferase reporter assay, qRT-polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and Western blot. Hypoxia ADSC-derived extracellular vesicles (H-ADSC/evs) significantly enhanced the proliferation, migration, and tube formation of LECs. Hypoxia decreased the expression of miR-129 in ADSC-derived extracellular vesicles. Overexpression of miR-129 counteracted the promoting effect of H-ADSC/evs on lymphangiogenesis. In addition, decreased exosomal miR-129 expression resulted in upregulation of HMGB1 in LECs, which led to AKT activation and lymphangiogenesis enhancement. Our data reveal that extracellular vesicles derived from hypoxia-conditioned ADSCs induce lymphangiogenesis, and this effect is mediated by miR-129/HMGB1/AKT signaling. Our findings imply that hypoxia ADSC-isolated extracellular vesicles may represent as a valuable target for the treatment of diseases associated with lymphatic remodeling.
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- Yi Yang
- Department of Microsurgery, Trauma and Hand Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Microsurgery, Trauma and Hand Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Microsurgery, Trauma and Hand Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Microsurgery, Trauma and Hand Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, Huiya Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Huizhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, Huiya Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Huizhou, China
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- Department of Microsurgery, Trauma and Hand Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, Huiya Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Huizhou, China
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Kaitsuka T, Matsushita M, Matsushita N. Regulation of Hypoxic Signaling and Oxidative Stress via the MicroRNA-SIRT2 Axis and Its Relationship with Aging-Related Diseases. Cells 2021; 10:cells10123316. [PMID: 34943825 PMCID: PMC8699081 DOI: 10.3390/cells10123316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The sirtuin family of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide-dependent deacetylase and ADP-ribosyl transferases plays key roles in aging, metabolism, stress response, and aging-related diseases. SIRT2 is a unique sirtuin that is expressed in the cytosol and is abundant in neuronal cells. Various microRNAs were recently reported to regulate SIRT2 expression via its 3'-untranslated region (UTR), and single nucleotide polymorphisms in the miRNA-binding sites of SIRT2 3'-UTR were identified in patients with neurodegenerative diseases. The present review highlights recent studies into SIRT2-mediated regulation of the stress response, posttranscriptional regulation of SIRT2 by microRNAs, and the implications of the SIRT2-miRNA axis in aging-related diseases.
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- Taku Kaitsuka
- School of Pharmacy at Fukuoka, International University of Health and Welfare, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan;
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Graduate School of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa 903-0215, Japan;
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- Laboratory of Hygiene and Public Health, Department of Medical Technology, School of Life and Environmental Science, Azabu University, Sagamihara 252-5201, Japan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-42-769-1937
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Nagati JS, Kobeissy PH, Nguyen MQ, Xu M, Garcia T, Comerford SA, Hammer RE, Garcia JA. Mammalian acetate-dependent acetyl CoA synthetase 2 contains multiple protein destabilization and masking elements. J Biol Chem 2021; 297:101037. [PMID: 34343565 PMCID: PMC8405932 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2021.101037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
Abstract
Besides contributing to anabolism, cellular metabolites serve as substrates or cofactors for enzymes and may also have signaling functions. Given these roles, multiple control mechanisms likely ensure fidelity of metabolite-generating enzymes. Acetate-dependent acetyl CoA synthetases (ACS) are de novo sources of acetyl CoA, a building block for fatty acids and a substrate for acetyltransferases. Eukaryotic acetate-dependent acetyl CoA synthetase 2 (Acss2) is predominantly cytosolic, but is also found in the nucleus following oxygen or glucose deprivation, or upon acetate exposure. Acss2-generated acetyl CoA is used in acetylation of Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 2 (HIF-2), a stress-responsive transcription factor. Mutation of a putative nuclear localization signal in endogenous Acss2 abrogates HIF-2 acetylation and signaling, but surprisingly also results in reduced Acss2 protein levels due to unmasking of two protein destabilization elements (PDE) in the Acss2 hinge region. In the current study, we identify up to four additional PDE in the Acss2 hinge region and determine that a previously identified PDE, the ABC domain, consists of two functional PDE. We show that the ABC domain and other PDE are likely masked by intramolecular interactions with other domains in the Acss2 hinge region. We also characterize mice with a prematurely truncated Acss2 that exposes a putative ABC domain PDE, which exhibits reduced Acss2 protein stability and impaired HIF-2 signaling. Finally, using primary mouse embryonic fibroblasts, we demonstrate that the reduced stability of select Acss2 mutant proteins is due to a shortened half-life, which is a result of enhanced degradation via a nonproteasome, nonautophagy pathway.
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- Jason S Nagati
- Department of Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Molecular Genetics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA; Department of Research, James J. Peters VA Medical Center, New York, New York, USA.
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