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Yildiz Deniz G, Geyikoglu F, Altun S. The regulatory effects of pomiferin dietary on nickel-induced hepatic injury in Sprague-Dawley rats; action mechanisms and signaling pathways. Toxicol Mech Methods 2024; 34:484-494. [PMID: 38223921 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2023.2301667] [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: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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The new technological applications of nickel (Ni) raise concerns over its harmful effects on the environment and human health. Pomiferin isolated from Osage orange is evaluated in in vitro and in vivo laboratory bioassays. This study focused the effects of pomiferin on Ni-caused hepatic injury and its underlying mechanisms. With this aim, Sprague-Dawley rats received 10 mg/kg nickel chloride (NiCl2) for 7 d by intraperitoneal injections. Pomiferin was given orally once a day at different doses (75, 150, and 300 mg/kg) for 20 d after exposure to NiCl2. Animals were anesthetized and livers were carefully collected to evaluate oxidative stress, inflammation, vascular injury, and hepatic function. Also, immunofluorescence analysis of apoptosis and DNA damage was performed on rat hepatic tissues. NiCl2 increased MDA production while reducing SOD, CAT, and GPx activity. NiCl2 induced the production of inflammatory cytokines and also platelet activation in hepatic tissue. Moreover, there were significant increases in AST, ALT, and LDH levels. NiCl2 also caused significant pathological changes in hepatic. Additionally, it remarkably induced up-regulations of apoptotic marker and 8-OHdG expressions by immunofluorescence labeling in liver cells. Whereas, pomiferin significantly attenuated lipid peroxidation and increased antioxidant defense system in liver. Also, the use of pomiferin prevented deregulated inflammatory process by signaling pathways nuclear factor kappa B (NFκB)/COX-2/TNF-α/IL-1β/IL-6. In addition, pomiferin diminished histopathologic evidence of hepatic toxicity and significantly lower expressions of caspase 3 and 8-OHdG were observed in liver cells. Pomiferin seems to counteract the deleterious effects of NiCl2 on hepatic tissue through different cellular and signaling mechanisms.
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Pathology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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Wang J, Liu Y, Guo Y, Liu C, Yang Y, Fan X, Yang H, Liu Y, Ma T. Function and inhibition of P38 MAP kinase signaling: Targeting multiple inflammation diseases. Biochem Pharmacol 2024; 220:115973. [PMID: 38103797 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2023.115973] [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: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Inflammation is a natural host defense mechanism that protects the body from pathogenic microorganisms. A growing body of research suggests that inflammation is a key factor in triggering other diseases (lung injury, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.). However, there is no consensus on the complex mechanism of inflammatory response, which may include enzyme activation, mediator release, and tissue repair. In recent years, p38 MAPK, a member of the MAPKs family, has attracted much attention as a central target for the treatment of inflammatory diseases. However, many p38 MAPK inhibitors attempting to obtain marketing approval have failed at the clinical trial stage due to selectivity and/or toxicity issues. In this paper, we discuss the mechanism of p38 MAPK in regulating inflammatory response and its key role in major inflammatory diseases and summarize the synthetic or natural products targeting p38 MAPK to improve the inflammatory response in the last five years, which will provide ideas for the development of novel clinical anti-inflammatory drugs based on p38 MAPK inhibitors.
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- Jiahui Wang
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China.
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China.
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Wang X, Tian Z, He L, Meng H, Zhu J, Li Y, Wang J, Hua X, Huang H, Huang C. DNMT3a-mediated upregulation of the stress inducible protein sestrin-2 contributes to malignant transformation of human bronchial epithelial cells following nickel exposure. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 271:115954. [PMID: 38232523 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.115954] [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: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND Nickel is a confirmed human lung carcinogen. Nonetheless, the molecular mechanisms driving its carcinogenic impact on lung tissue remain poorly defined. In this study, we assessed SESN2 expression and the signaling pathways responsible for cellular transformation in human bronchial epithelial cells (HBECs) as a result of nickel exposure. METHODS We employed the Western blotting to determine the induction of SESN2 by nickel. To clarify the signaling pathways leading to cellular transformation following nickel exposure, we applied techniques such as gene knockdown, methylation-specific PCR, and chromatin immunoprecipitation. RESULT Exposure to nickel results in the upregulation of SESN2 and the initiation of autophagy in human bronchial epithelial cells (HBECs). This leads to degradation of HUR protein and consequently downregulation of USP28 mRNA, PP2AC protein, β-catenin protein, and diminished VHL transcription, culminating in the accumulation of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) and the malignant transformation of these cells. Mechanistic studies revealed that the increased expression of SESN2 is attributed to the demethylation of the SESN2 promoter induced by nickel, a process facilitated by decreased DNA methyl-transferase 3 A (DNMT3a) expression, while The downregulation of VHL transcription is linked to the suppression of the PP2A-C/GSK3β/β-Catenin/C-Myc pathway. Additionally, we discovered that SESN2-mediated autophagy triggers the degradation of HUR protein, which subsequently reduces the stability of USP28 mRNA and inhibits the PP2A-C/GSK3β/β-Catenin pathway and c-Myc transcription in HBECs post nickel exposure. CONCLUSION Our results reveal that nickel exposure leads to the downregulation of DNMT3a, resulting in the hypomethylation of the SESN2 promoter and its protein induction. This triggers autophagy-dependent suppression of the HUR/USP28/PP2A/β-Catenin/c-Myc pathway, subsequently leading to reduced VHL transcription, accumulation of HIF-1α protein, and the malignant transformation of human bronchial epithelial cells (HBECs). Our research offers novel insights into the molecular mechanisms that underlie the lung carcinogenic effects of nickel exposure. Specifically, nickel induces aberrant DNA methylation in the SESN2 promoter region through the decrease of DNMT3a levels, which ultimately leads to HIF-1α protein accumulation and the malignant transformation of HBECs. Specifically, nickel initiates DNA-methylation of the SESN2 promoter region by decreasing DNMT3a, ultimately resulting in HIF-1α protein accumulation and malignant transformation of HBECs. This study highlights DNMT3a as a potential prognostic biomarker or therapeutic target to improve clinical outcomes in lung cancer patients.
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- Xinxing Wang
- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Laboratory, Medicine and Life Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China; Tianjin Institute of Environmental and Operational Medicine, Tianjin 300050, China
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- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Laboratory, Medicine and Life Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Laboratory, Medicine and Life Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Laboratory, Medicine and Life Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Laboratory, Medicine and Life Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Laboratory, Medicine and Life Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Laboratory, Medicine and Life Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Laboratory, Medicine and Life Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Laboratory, Medicine and Life Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Laboratory, Medicine and Life Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China.
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Koyama H, Kamogashira T, Yamasoba T. Heavy Metal Exposure: Molecular Pathways, Clinical Implications, and Protective Strategies. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:76. [PMID: 38247500 PMCID: PMC10812460 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13010076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Heavy metals are often found in soil and can contaminate drinking water, posing a serious threat to human health. Molecular pathways and curation therapies for mitigating heavy metal toxicity have been studied for a long time. Recent studies on oxidative stress and aging have shown that the molecular foundation of cellular damage caused by heavy metals, namely, apoptosis, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and mitochondrial stress, share the same pathways as those involved in cellular senescence and aging. In recent aging studies, many types of heavy metal exposures have been used in both cellular and animal aging models. Chelation therapy is a traditional treatment for heavy metal toxicity. However, recently, various antioxidants have been found to be effective in treating heavy metal-induced damage, shifting the research focus to investigating the interplay between antioxidants and heavy metals. In this review, we introduce the molecular basis of heavy metal-induced cellular damage and its relationship with aging, summarize its clinical implications, and discuss antioxidants and other agents with protective effects against heavy metal damage.
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- Hajime Koyama
- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8654, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8654, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8654, Japan
- Tokyo Teishin Hospital, Tokyo 102-0071, Japan
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Guo H, Wei L, Wang Y, Cui H, Deng H, Zhu Y, Deng J, Geng Y, Ouyang P, Lai W, Du Z, Ni X, Yin H, Fang J, Zuo Z. Nickel induces hepatotoxicity by mitochondrial biogenesis, mitochondrial dynamics, and mitophagy dysfunction. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2023; 38:1185-1195. [PMID: 36794572 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Nickel (Ni) is an important and widely hazardous chemical industrial waste. Excessive Ni exposure could cause multi-organs toxicity in human and animals. Liver is the major target organ of Ni accumulation and toxicity, however, the precise mechanism is still unclear. In this study, nickel chloride (NiCl2 )-treatment induced hepatic histopathological changes in the mice, and, transmission electron microscopy results showed mitochondrial swollen and deformed of hepatocyte. Next, the mitochondrial damages including mitochondrial biogenesis, mitochondrial dynamics, and mitophagy were measured after NiCl2 administration. The results showed that NiCl2 suppressed mitochondrial biogenesis by decreasing PGC-1α, TFAM, and NRF1 protein and mRNA expression levels. Meanwhile, the proteins involved in mitochondrial fusion were reduced by NiCl2 , such as Mfn1 and Mfn2, however, mitochondrial fission proteins Drip1 and Fis1 were significantly increased. The up-regulation of mitochondrial p62 and LC3II expression indicated that NiCl2 increased mitophagy in the liver. Moreover, the receptor-mediated mitophagy and ubiquitin (Ub)-dependent mitophagy were detected. NiCl2 promoted PINK1 accumulation and Parkin recruitment on mitochondria. And, the receptor proteins of mitophagy Bnip3 and FUNDC1 were increased in the NiCl2 -treated mice liver. Overall, these results show that NiCl2 could induce mitochondria damage in the liver of mice, and, dysfunction of mitochondrial biogenesis, mitochondrial dynamics and mitophagy involved in the molecular mechanism of NiCl2 -induced hepatotoxicity.
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- Hongrui Guo
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agriculture University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agriculture University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agriculture University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agriculture University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agriculture University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agriculture University, Chengdu, China
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Wang S, Gu X, Ma J, Gu Z, Zhang R, Li R, Bai J, Li P, Wei L, Ye Y, Wang Y, Zhang L, Su L, Liang C. Selenium nanoparticles improve nickel-induced testosterone synthesis disturbance by down-regulating miR-708-5p/p38 MAPK pathway in Leydig cells. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2023. [PMID: 37126647 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The present study was designed to investigate the role of miR-708-5p/p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway during the mechanism of selenium nanoparticles (Nano-Se) against nickel (Ni)-induced testosterone synthesis disorder in rat Leydig cells. We conducted all procedures based on in vitro culture of rat primary Leydig cells. After treating Leydig cells with Nano-Se and NiSO4 alone or in combination for 24 h, we determined the cell viability, reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, testosterone production, and the protein expression of key enzymes involved in testosterone biosynthesis: steroidogenic acute regulatory (StAR) and cytochrome P450 cholesterol side chain cleavage enzyme (CYP11A1). The results indicated that Nano-Se antagonized cytotoxicity and eliminated ROS generation induced by NiSO4 , suppressed p38 MAPK protein phosphorylation and reduced miR-708-5p expression. Importantly, we found that Nano-Se upregulated the expression of testosterone synthase and increased testosterone production in Leydig cells. Furthermore, we investigated the effects of p38 MAPK and miR-708-5p using their specific inhibitor during Nano-Se against Ni-induced testosterone synthesis disorder. The results showed that Ni-inhibited testosterone secretion was alleviated by Nano-Se co-treatment with p38 MAPK specific inhibitor SB203580 and miR-708-5p inhibitor, respectively. In conclusion, these findings suggested Nano-Se could inhibit miR-708-5p/p38 MAPK pathway, and up-regulate the key enzymes protein expression for testosterone synthesis, thereby antagonizing Ni-induced disorder of testosterone synthesis in Leydig cells.
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- Shuang Wang
- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics and Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics and Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child-care Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics and Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, China
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Chen Y, Zhang Y, Li N, Jiang Z, Li X. Role of mitochondrial stress and the NLRP3 inflammasome in lung diseases. Inflamm Res 2023; 72:829-846. [PMID: 36905430 PMCID: PMC10007669 DOI: 10.1007/s00011-023-01712-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND As an organelle essential for intracellular energy supply, mitochondria are involved in intracellular metabolism and inflammation, and cell death. The interaction of mitochondria with the NLRP3 inflammasome in the development of lung diseases has been extensively studied. However, the exact mechanism by which mitochondria mediate the activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome and trigger lung disease is still unclear. METHODS The literatures related to mitochondrial stress, NLRP3 inflammasome and lung diseases were searched in PubMed. RESULTS This review aims to provide new insights into the recently discovered mitochondrial regulation of the NLRP3 inflammasome in lung diseases. It also describes the crucial roles of mitochondrial autophagy, long noncoding RNA, micro RNA, altered mitochondrial membrane potential, cell membrane receptors, and ion channels in mitochondrial stress and regulation of the NLRP3 inflammasome, in addition to the reduction of mitochondrial stress by nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2). The effective components of potential drugs for the treatment of lung diseases under this mechanism are also summarized. CONCLUSION This review provides a resource for the discovery of new therapeutic mechanisms and suggests ideas for the development of new therapeutic drugs, thus promoting the rapid treatment of lung diseases.
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- Yonghu Chen
- Yanbian University Hospital, Yanbian University, Yanji, 133002, People's Republic of China
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- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, People's Republic of China
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- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, People's Republic of China
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- Yanbian University Hospital, Yanbian University, Yanji, 133002, People's Republic of China.
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- Yanbian University Hospital, Yanbian University, Yanji, 133002, People's Republic of China.
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Wang T, Xu H, Dong R, Wu S, Guo Y, Wang D. Effectiveness of targeting the NLRP3 inflammasome by using natural polyphenols: A systematic review of implications on health effects. Food Res Int 2023; 165:112567. [PMID: 36869555 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.112567] [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: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Globally, inflammation and metabolic disorders pose serious public health problems and are major health concerns. It has been shown that natural polyphenols are effective in the treatment of metabolic diseases, including anti-inflammation, anti-diabetes, anti-obesity, neuron-protection, and cardio-protection. NLRP3 inflammasome, which are multiprotein complexes located within the cytosol, play an important role in the innate immune system. However, aberrant activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome were discovered as essential molecular mechanisms in triggering inflammatory processes as well as implicating it in several major metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, atherosclerosis or cardiovascular disease. Recent studies indicate that natural polyphenols can inhibit NLRP3 inflammasome activation. In this review, the progress of natural polyphenols preventing inflammation and metabolic disorders via targeting NLRP3 inflammasome is systemically summarized. From the viewpoint of interfering NLRP3 inflammasome activation, the health effects of natural polyphenols are explained. Recent advances in other beneficial effects, clinical trials, and nano-delivery systems for targeting NLRP3 inflammasome are also reviewed. NLRP3 inflammasome is targeted by natural polyphenols to exert multiple health effects, which broadens the understanding of polyphenol mechanisms and provides valuable guidance to new researchers in this field.
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- Taotao Wang
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, 212000 Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, 212100 Zhenjiang, China
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- College of Horticulture, Jinling Institute of Technology, 211169 Nanjing, China
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- College of Agriculture & Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, 310058 Hanzhou, China
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, 212100 Zhenjiang, China.
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, 212100 Zhenjiang, China.
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Johnsen PR, Pinna C, Mattio L, Strube MB, Di Nunzio M, Iametti S, Dallavalle S, Pinto A, Frøkiær H. Investigation of the Effects of Monomeric and Dimeric Stilbenoids on Bacteria-Induced Cytokines and LPS-Induced ROS Formation in Bone Marrow-Derived Dendritic Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24032731. [PMID: 36769058 PMCID: PMC9917081 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24032731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Stilbenoids are anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds, with resveratrol being the most investigated molecule in this class. However, the actions of most other stilbenoids are much less studied. This study compares five monomeric (resveratrol, piceatannol, pterostilbene, pinostilbene, and trimethoxy-resveratrol) and two dimeric (dehydro-δ-viniferin and trans-δ-viniferin) stilbenoids for their capability to modulate the production of bacteria-induced cytokines (IL-12, IL-10, and TNF-α), as well as lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced reactive oxygen species (ROS), in murine bone marrow-derived dendritic cells. All monomeric species showed dose-dependent inhibition of E. coli-induced IL-12 and TNF-α, whereas only resveratrol and piceatannol inhibited IL-10 production. All monomers, except trimethoxy-resveratrol, inhibited L. acidophilus-induced IL-12, IL-10, and TNF-α production. The dimer dehydro-δ-viniferin remarkably enhanced L. acidophilus-induced IL-12 production. The contrasting effect of resveratrol and dehydro-δ-viniferin on IL-12 production was due, at least in part, to a divergent inactivation of the mitogen-activated protein kinases by the two stilbenoids. Despite having moderate to high total antioxidant activity, dehydro-δ-viniferin was a weak inhibitor of LPS-induced ROS formation. Conversely, resveratrol and piceatannol potently inhibited LPS-induced ROS formation. Methylated monomers showed a decreased antioxidant capacity compared to resveratrol, also depending on the methylation site. In summary, the immune-modulating effect of the stilbenoids depends on both specific structural features of tested compounds and the stimulating bacteria.
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- Peter Riber Johnsen
- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Ridebanevej 9, 1871 Frederiksberg, Denmark
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- Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (DeFENS), University of Milan, Via Celoria 2, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (DeFENS), University of Milan, Via Celoria 2, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Ridebanevej 9, 1871 Frederiksberg, Denmark
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- Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (DeFENS), University of Milan, Via Celoria 2, 20133 Milan, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-02-5031-6819
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- Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (DeFENS), University of Milan, Via Celoria 2, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (DeFENS), University of Milan, Via Celoria 2, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (DeFENS), University of Milan, Via Celoria 2, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Ridebanevej 9, 1871 Frederiksberg, Denmark
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Liu Y, Ma W, Liu Q, Liu P, Qiao S, Xu L, Sun Y, Gai X, Zhang Z. Decreased thioredoxin reductase 3 expression promotes nickel-induced damage to cardiac tissue via activating oxidative stress-induced apoptosis and inflammation. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2023; 38:436-450. [PMID: 36421005 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23710] [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] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Thioredoxin reductase 3 (Txnrd3) plays a crucial role in antioxidant and anti-cancer activities, and sperm maturation. The damage of heavy metals, including Nickel (Ni), is the most prominent harm in social development, and hampering Txnrd3 might exacerbate Ni-induced cardiac damage. In this study, a total of 160 8-week-old C57BL/N male mice with 25-30 g weight of Txnrd3+/+ wild-type and Txnrd3-/- homozygote-type were randomly divided into eight groups. The mice in the control and Ni groups were gavaged with distilled water and a freshly prepared 10 mg/kg NiCl2 solution. Melatonin (Mel) groups were administered at a concentration of 2 mg/kg for 21 days at the mice's 0.1 ml/10 g body weight. Ni exposure up-regulated the messenger RNA (mRNA) levels of mitochondrial apoptosis (caspase-3, caspase-9, cytochrome c, p53, and BAX), autophagy (LC3, ATG 1, ATG 7, and Beclin-1), and inflammation (TNF-α, COX 2, IL-1β, IL-2, IL-6, and IL-7)-related markers, but down-regulated the mRNA levels of BCL-2, p62 and mTOR (p < .05). Ni exposure decreased the expression of BCL-2 and p62 protein but increased the expression levels of caspase-3, caspase-9, cytochrome c, p53, BAX, ATG 7, Beclin-1, TNF-α, COX 2, IL-1β and IL-2 protein (p < .05). Ni increased the contents of glutathione disulfide (GSSG) and malondialdehyde (MDA) and decreased the activities of catalase (CAT) and total superoxide dismutase (T-SOD) (p < .05). Decreased Txnrd3 expression significantly exacerbated changes compared to the Ni exposure (p < .05). Mel significantly attenuated these changes, but the effect decreased when Txnrd3 was inhibited (p < .05). In conclusion, decreased Txnrd3 expression promoted Ni-induced mitochondrial apoptosis and inflammation via oxidative stress and aggravated heart damage in mice. Decreased Txnrd3 expression significantly reduced the protective effect of Mel to Ni exposure.
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- Yue Liu
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
- Department of Heilongjiang for Common Animal Disease Prevention and Treatment, Key Laboratory of the Provincial Education, Harbin, China
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Li Y, Zhang H, Tu F, Cao J, Hou X, Chen Y, Yan J. Effects of resveratrol and its derivative pterostilbene on hepatic injury and immunological stress of weaned piglets challenged with lipopolysaccharide. J Anim Sci 2022; 100:skac339. [PMID: 36242589 PMCID: PMC9733527 DOI: 10.1093/jas/skac339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The present study was to investigate the protective effects of resveratrol (RSV) and its 3,5-dimethylether derivative pterostilbene (PT) against liver injury and immunological stress of weaned piglets upon lipopolysaccharide (LPS) challenge. Seventy-two weaned piglets were divided into the following groups: control group, LPS-challenged group, and LPS-challenged groups pretreated with either RSV or PT for 14 d (n = 6 pens, three pigs per pen). At the end of the feeding trial, piglets were intraperitoneally injected with either LPS or an equivalent amount of sterile saline. After 6 h of sterile saline or LPS injection, plasma and liver samples were collected. LPS stimulation caused massive apoptosis, activated inflammatory responses, and incited severe oxidative stress in the piglet livers while also promoting the nuclear translocation of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) p65 (P < 0.001) and the protein expression of Nod-like receptor pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3; P = 0.001) and cleaved caspase 1 (P < 0.001). PT was more effective than RSV in alleviating LPS-induced hepatic damage by decreasing the apoptotic rate of liver cells (P = 0.045), inhibiting the transcriptional expression of interleukin 1 beta (P < 0.001) and interleukin 6 (P = 0.008), and reducing myeloperoxidase activity (P = 0.010). The LPS-induced increase in hepatic lipid peroxidation accumulation was also reversed by PT (P = 0.024). Importantly, inhibiting protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) activity in a hepatocellular model largely blocked the ability of PT to prevent tumor necrosis factor alpha-induced increases in NF-κB p65 protein phosphorylation (P = 0.043) and its nuclear translocation (P = 0.029). In summary, PT is a promising agent that may alleviate liver injury and immunological stress of weaned piglets via the PP2A/NF-κB/NLRP3 signaling pathway.
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- Yue Li
- Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210014, China
- Key Laboratory for Crop and Animal Integrated Farming of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210014, China
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- College of Animal Science & Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210095, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210014, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210014, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety—State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base of Ministry of Science and Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210014, China
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- College of Animal Science & Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210095, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210014, China
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Duan J, He L, Deng W, Lu M, Zhai Y, Pei F, Liu S, Zhang C. Natural swietenine attenuates diabetic nephropathy by regulating the NF-κB/NLRP3/Caspase-1 signaling pathways: In vivo and in vitro study. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2022; 37:2977-2989. [PMID: 36066211 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Swietenine (Swi), isolated from Swietenia macrophylla King ameliorates inflammation and oxidative stress, and diabetic nephropathy has a close connection with them. So the effects of Swi on diabetic nephropathy and its mechanism of action was explored. We divided human mesangial cells into five groups and determined the expression of NF-κB and NLRP3 inflammasomes in each group. The levels of inflammatory factors IL-1β and IL-18 were also measured. To explore the relationship between NF-κB and NLRP3, we added PDTC, a specific NF-κB inhibitor, and LPS, and divided the experimental groups into seven groups. We measured the expressions of NF-κB and NLRP3, and then added MCC950, a specific inhibitor of NLRP3 and LPS, the expression of NLRP3, Caspase-1, and IL-1β and IL-18 were measured. Animals divided into four groups and administered over 8 weeks. Protein excretion, creatinine, urea nitrogen, and uric acid were measured. Swi down regulated the expression of NF-κB, NLRP3, and Caspase-1. It reduced the levels of IL-1β and IL-18. PDTC decreased the expression of NF-κB and NLRP3. Compared with the HG + PDTC group, the expression of NF-κB and NLRP3 in the HG + Swi + PDTC group decreased significantly. After adding lipopolysaccharide, the expression of NF-κB and NLRP3 increased, but this situation was reversed after adding Swi. After adding LPS, the expression of NLRP3 and Caspase-1 increased, and the levels of IL-1β and IL-18 also increased, but this situation was reversed after the addition of Swi. Swi significantly improved the renal function of mice with diabetic nephropathy and inhibited the activation of NF-κB and the NLRP3 inflammasome and reduced inflammation by regulating the NF-κB/NLRP3/Caspase-1 signaling pathway, thereby improving diabetic nephropathy.
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- Jingyu Duan
- School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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Zhi W, Jiang S, Xu Z, An Y, Chen J, Li Y, Liu Y, Zhang H. Oxysophocarpine inhibits airway inflammation and mucus hypersecretion through JNK/AP-1 pathway in vivo and in vitro. Fitoterapia 2022; 162:105278. [PMID: 35970410 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2022.105278] [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: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Asthma is a high-incidence disease in the world. Oxysophocarpine (OSC), a quinolizidine alkaloid displays various pharmacological functions including anti-inflammation, neuroprotective, anti-virus and antioxidant. Here, we established mice and cell asthmatic model to explore the effects of OSC for asthma treatment. Mice were sensitized and challenged with ovalbumin (OVA) and treated with OSC before challenge. Enzyme-linked immuno sorbent assay (ELISA), hematoxylin and eosin (H&E), periodic acid-schiff (PAS), tolonium chloride staining and immunohistochemical assay were performed. OSC treatment inhibited inflammatory cell infiltration and mucus secretion in the airway, reduced IgE level in mouse serum and decreased IL-4, IL-5 production in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF). OSC also reduced the spleen index to regulate immune function. Meanwhile, NCI-H292 cells were induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to simulate airway epithelial injury. OSC pretreatment decreased the IL-6 and IL-8 cytokine levels, mucin 5 AC expression, and mucin 5 AC mRNA level in the cell model. Further, OSC suppressed the phosphorylation of c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), and activator protein 1 (AP-1, Fos and Jun). These findings revealed that OSC alleviated bronchial asthma associated with JNK/AP-1 signaling pathway.
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- Wenbing Zhi
- Shaanxi Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Shaanxi Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital), Xi'an 710003, PR China
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- Shaanxi Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Shaanxi Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital), Xi'an 710003, PR China
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- Shaanxi Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Shaanxi Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital), Xi'an 710003, PR China
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- Pharmacy College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China
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- Pharmacy College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Shaanxi Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital), Xi'an 710003, PR China; Pharmacy College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Shaanxi Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital), Xi'an 710003, PR China.
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- Shaanxi Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Shaanxi Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital), Xi'an 710003, PR China; Pharmacy College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China.
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Liu J, Fu M, Miao J, Sun Y, Zhu R, Liu C, Bi R, Wang S, Cao X. The toxicity of cooking oil fumes on human bronchial epithelial cells through ROS-mediated MAPK, NF-κB signaling pathways and NLRP3 inflammasome. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2022; 37:1071-1080. [PMID: 35060675 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2021] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Cooking oil fumes (COFs) are the main pollutants in kitchen and indoor air, which threaten human health. Exposure to COFs may lead to respiratory diseases and impair pulmonary function. To investigate the toxicity of COFs on human bronchial epithelial cells (Beas-2B) and explore the underlying mechanisms, MTT assay was conducted to detect the viability of Beas-2B. Intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels and nitric oxide (NO) levels were determined with DCFH-DA assay and DAF-FM assay. The expression of genes involved in inflammation were measured with quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR). The phosphorylation and the expression of proteins related to Mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), NF-κB signaling pathways were measured with western blot. Our results revealed that COFs decreased cell viability, increased the ROS levels and NO levels and induced apoptosis in Beas-2B cells. The results of qRT-PCR and western blot showed that the expression of NLRP3, p65, iNOS, IL-1β, and the factors related to oxidative stress and inflammation increased, NF-κB signaling pathway and MAPK signaling pathway were activated. This study provided some useful information to evaluate the toxicity of COFs and revealed the possible mechanism for the damage on respiratory system induced by COFs.
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- Jianli Liu
- Department of Biological Sciences, School of Life Science, Liaoning University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Biological Sciences, School of Life Science, Liaoning University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Biological Sciences, School of Life Science, Liaoning University, Shenyang, China
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- School Hospital, Liaoning University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Food Science, College of Light Industry, Liaoning University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Biological Sciences, School of Life Science, Liaoning University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Biological Sciences, School of Life Science, Liaoning University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Biological Sciences, School of Life Science, Liaoning University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Biological Sciences, School of Life Science, Liaoning University, Shenyang, China
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Mao J, Xu Z, Sun Z, Xu M, Zhao B, Wei J, Guo H, Li Y. The Effect Of Small Bone Window Craniotomy Removal on Lactic Acid and CRP in Patients with Hypertensive Intracerebral Hemorrhage in the Basal Ganglia. Neurol India 2022; 70:2047-2052. [DOI: 10.4103/0028-3886.359215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Shumakova AA, Shipelin VA, Leontyeva EV, Gmoshinski IV. Effect of Resveratrol, L-Carnitine, and Aromatic Amino Acid Supplements on the Trace Element Content in the Organs of Mice with Dietary-Induced Obesity. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:281-297. [PMID: 33624220 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-02642-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Accepted: 02/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Given environmental contamination with toxic metals, diets that promote the elimination of these metals from the body of individuals, including those suffering from obesity, are urgently needed. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of supplementation with resveratrol (Res), L-carnitine (L-Car), tyrosine (Tyr), and tryptophan (Trp) on the content of trace elements in the organs of mice. DBA/2J mice and DBCB tetrahybrid mice received diets high in carbohydrate and fat supplemented with Res, L-Car, Tyr, or Trp for 65 days. In the liver, kidneys, and brain, the contents of 18 elements, including Al, As, Cu, Fe, Mn, Pb, Se, and Zn, were determined by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Res, L-Car, Tyr, and Trp had minimal or no effect on the essential elements (Fe, Mg, Cu, Zn, Se) in all organs studied. The Mn content notably increased in the organs of mice consuming L-Car and Trp. Mn accumulation was stimulated by Res in organs exclusively in DBCB mice and by Tyr exclusively in livers and brains of DBA/2J mice. Al levels were significantly reduced by L-Car and Trp in all organs of the mice, by Res in only DBCB mice, and by Tyr in only kidneys and livers of DBA/2J mice. In addition, L-Car and Trp decreased Pb accumulation in most organs of mice. Res and Tyr also inhibited Pb accumulation in some cases. Thus, the studied supplements affected the metabolism of trace elements, which may contribute to dietary treatments for obese individuals.
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- Antonina A Shumakova
- Federal Research Centre of Nutrition, Biotechnology and Food Safety, Ust'insky proezd 2/14, Moscow, 109240, Russia
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- Federal Research Centre of Nutrition, Biotechnology and Food Safety, Ust'insky proezd 2/14, Moscow, 109240, Russia
- Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Moscow, 115093, Russia
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- Federal Research Centre of Nutrition, Biotechnology and Food Safety, Ust'insky proezd 2/14, Moscow, 109240, Russia
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- Federal Research Centre of Nutrition, Biotechnology and Food Safety, Ust'insky proezd 2/14, Moscow, 109240, Russia.
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Su P, Wang D, Cao Z, Chen J, Zhang J. The role of NLRP3 in lead-induced neuroinflammation and possible underlying mechanism. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 287:117520. [PMID: 34182382 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Neuroinflammation induced by lead exposure (Pb) is a major cause of neurotoxicity of Pb in the central nervous system (CNS). The NLR family, domain of pyrin containing 3 (NLRP3) involves in various neurological diseases, while the question of whether NLRP3 plays a role in lead-induced neuroinflammation has not yet been reported. METHODS Developmental and knockout (KO) NLRP3 mice were used to establish two in vivo models, and BV2 cells were used to establish an in vitro model. Behavioral and electrophysiologic tests were used to assess the neurotoxicity of Pb, and immunofluorescence staining was used to assess neuroinflammation. Real-time PCR and western blot were performed to examine the mRNA and protein levels of inflammatory cytokines and NLRP3 inflammasomes. siRNA technology was used to block NLRP3 expression. RESULTS Pb exposure led to neural injure and microglial activation in the hippocampus region, while minocycline intervention attenuated Pb-induced neurotoxicity by inhibiting neuroinflammation. Pb increased the expression of NLRP3 and promoted cleavage of caspase-1 in mRNA and protein levels, and minocycline partially reversed the effects of Pb on NLRP3 inflammasomes. Blocking of NLRP3 by KO mice or siRNA attenuated neural alterations induced by Pb, weakened microglial activation in vivo and in vitro as well, without affecting the accumulation of Pb. Pb increased autophagic protein levels and phosphorylation of NF-κB, while suppressing autophagy or NF-κB inhibited Pb's effects on NLRP3. CONCLUSIONS NLRP3 is involved in the regulation of Pb-induced neurotoxicity. These findings expand mechanism research of Pb neurotoxicity and may help establish new prevention strategies for Pb neurotoxicity.
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- Peng Su
- Department of Occupational & Environmental Health and the Ministry of Education Key Lab of Hazard Assessment and Control in Special Operational Environment, School of Public Health, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China.
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- Department of Occupational & Environmental Health and the Ministry of Education Key Lab of Hazard Assessment and Control in Special Operational Environment, School of Public Health, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China.
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- Department of Occupational & Environmental Health and the Ministry of Education Key Lab of Hazard Assessment and Control in Special Operational Environment, School of Public Health, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China.
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- Department of Occupational & Environmental Health and the Ministry of Education Key Lab of Hazard Assessment and Control in Special Operational Environment, School of Public Health, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China.
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- Department of Occupational & Environmental Health and the Ministry of Education Key Lab of Hazard Assessment and Control in Special Operational Environment, School of Public Health, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China.
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Wang LQ, Liu T, Yang S, Sun L, Zhao ZY, Li LY, She YC, Zheng YY, Ye XY, Bao Q, Dong GH, Li CW, Cui J. Perfluoroalkyl substance pollutants activate the innate immune system through the AIM2 inflammasome. Nat Commun 2021; 12:2915. [PMID: 34006824 PMCID: PMC8131593 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-23201-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are widely used in various manufacturing processes. Accumulation of these chemicals has adverse effects on human health, including inflammation in multiple organs, yet how PFAS are sensed by host cells, and how tissue inflammation eventually incurs, is still unclear. Here, we show that the double-stranded DNA receptor AIM2 is able to recognize perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), a common form of PFAS, to trigger IL-1β secretion and pyroptosis. Mechanistically, PFOS activates the AIM2 inflammasome in a process involving mitochondrial DNA release through the Ca2+-PKC-NF-κB/JNK-BAX/BAK axis. Accordingly, Aim2-/- mice have reduced PFOS-induced inflammation, as well as tissue damage in the lungs, livers, and kidneys in both their basic condition and in an asthmatic exacerbation model. Our results thus suggest a function of AIM2 in PFOS-mediated tissue inflammation, and identify AIM2 as a major pattern recognition receptor in response to the environmental organic pollutants.
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- Li-Qiu Wang
- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Environmental Pollution and Health Risk Assessment, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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Jantan I, Haque MA, Arshad L, Harikrishnan H, Septama AW, Mohamed-Hussein ZA. Dietary polyphenols suppress chronic inflammation by modulation of multiple inflammation-associated cell signaling pathways. J Nutr Biochem 2021; 93:108634. [PMID: 33794330 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2021.108634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Revised: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The high failure rate of the reductionist approach to discover effective and safe drugs to treat chronic inflammatory diseases has led scientists to seek alternative ways. Recently, targeting cell signaling pathways has been utilized as an innovative approach to discover drug leads from natural products. Cell signaling mechanisms have been identified playing key role in diverse diseases by inducing proliferation, cell survival and apoptosis. Phytochemicals are known to be able to modulate the cellular and molecular networks which are associated to chronic diseases including cancer-associated inflammation. In this review, the roles of dietary polyphenols (apigenin, kaempferol, quercetin, curcumin, genistein, isoliquiritigenin, resveratrol and gallic acid) in modulating multiple inflammation-associated cell signaling networks are deliberated. Scientific databases on suppressive effects of the polyphenols on chronic inflammation via modulation of the pathways especially in the recent five years are gathered and critically analyzed. The polyphenols are able to modulate several inflammation-associated cell signaling pathways, namely nuclear factor-kappa β, mitogen activated protein kinases, Wnt/β-catenin and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase and protein kinase B via selective actions on various components of the networks. The suppressive effects of the polyphenols on the multiple cell signaling pathways reveal their potential use in prevention and treatment of chronic inflammatory disorders. Understanding the mechanistic effects involved in modulation of the signaling pathways by the polyphenols is necessary for lead identification and development of future functional foods for prevention and treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases.
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- Ibrahim Jantan
- Institute of Systems Biology (INBIOSIS), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Department of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Research Center for Chemistry, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Kawasan PUSPIPTEK Serpong, Tangerang Selatan, Banten, Indonesia
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- Institute of Systems Biology (INBIOSIS), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia; Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science & Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, UKM Bangi, Selangor
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Cao X, Fu M, Bi R, Zheng X, Fu B, Tian S, Liu C, Li Q, Liu J. Cadmium induced BEAS-2B cells apoptosis and mitochondria damage via MAPK signaling pathway. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 263:128346. [PMID: 33297271 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Revised: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Cadmium, a heavy metal pollutant in industrial production, is found in air, water and soil, which is harmful to human health and can lead to diseases, such as asthma, lung cancer, and emphysema. In this study, the toxicity of cadmium on human bronchial epithelial cells (BEAS-2B) was investigated. Cell viability, mitochondrial membrane potential, reactive oxygen species (ROS) level, apoptosis and the related signaling pathways were detected with MTT assay, Rhodamine staining, DCFH-DA staining, Hoechst33258 staining and Western blot methods respectively. The results showed that the cell viability decreased, the mitochondrial membrane potential declined, ROS was accumulated and apoptotic rate raised in BEAS-2B cells. Meanwhile, the expression of B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) was downregulated, while the expression of Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax) and the cleaved caspase-3 was upregulated, which indicated mitochondria-mediated intrinsic apoptosis pathway was activated. Furthermore, the phosphorylation of JNK, ERK and p38 was enhanced respectively, which manifested that MAPK signaling pathways were activated. Therefore, it could be concluded that cadmium could increase intracellular ROS, result in cellular oxidative stress, activate JNK, ERK and p38 MAPK pathways and ultimately lead to apoptosis of BEAS-2B cells by activating mitochondria-mediated intrinsic apoptosis pathway. This study provided useful information to elucidate the toxicity of cadmium and revealed the possible mechanism for the occurrence of lung disease induced by cadmium.
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- Xiangyu Cao
- Department of Biological Sciences, School of Life Science, Liaoning University, Chongshan Road 66, Shenyang, 110036, PR China
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- Department of Biological Sciences, School of Life Science, Liaoning University, Chongshan Road 66, Shenyang, 110036, PR China
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- Department of Biological Sciences, School of Life Science, Liaoning University, Chongshan Road 66, Shenyang, 110036, PR China
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- The Ninth People's Hospital of Shenyang, South Eleven West Road 18, Shenyang, 110036, PR China
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- School of Environment, Liaoning University, Chongshan Road 66, Shenyang, 110036, PR China
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- Department of Biological Sciences, School of Life Science, Liaoning University, Chongshan Road 66, Shenyang, 110036, PR China
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- Department of Biological Sciences, School of Life Science, Liaoning University, Chongshan Road 66, Shenyang, 110036, PR China
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- Department of Biological Sciences, School of Life Science, Liaoning University, Chongshan Road 66, Shenyang, 110036, PR China
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- Department of Biological Sciences, School of Life Science, Liaoning University, Chongshan Road 66, Shenyang, 110036, PR China.
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Yao Q, Wu Q, Xu X, Xing Y, Liang J, Lin Q, Huang M, Chen Y, Lin B, Chen W. Resveratrol Ameliorates Systemic Sclerosis via Suppression of Fibrosis and Inflammation Through Activation of SIRT1/mTOR Signaling. DRUG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY 2020; 14:5337-5348. [PMID: 33293795 PMCID: PMC7719308 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s281209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 10/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Purpose Resveratrol (Res) is a natural polyphenolic compound found in several plants and reported as a promising biological molecule with effective anti-fibrosis and anti-inflammatory activities. However, the underlying mechanism of Res on systemic sclerosis (SSc) remains unclear. In the study, we identified the key cellular signaling pathways involved in the Res regulatory process on SSc. Methods Res-targeted genes interaction network was constructed using the STITCH database, and the shared Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathways involved in both SSc and Res-targeted genes were then identified. The top five enriched KEGG pathways were visualized by GOplot. KEGG pathways associated with Res-targeted genes were established by Pathway Builder Tool 2.0. Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) was used to assess the expression of sirtuin 1 (SIRT1), mammalian targeted of rapamycin (mTOR), and cytokines. Results Enrichment analysis of Res-targeted genes showed 79 associated pathways, 27 of which were also involved in SSc. Particularly, SIRT1/mTOR signaling was found as one of the crucial regulatory pathways. In vitro results suggested that SIRT1-mediated mTOR degradation ameliorated bleomycin (BLM)-induced fibrosis and inflammation. Res was capable of elevating the SIRT1 level in fibroblasts and partially reversing mTOR-dependent induction of fibrosis and inflammation. Conclusion These results indicated that Res is a feasible and effective choice for SSc and therapeutic target of mTOR could be a potential alternative for treatment of SSc.
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- Qicen Yao
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Minda Hospital of Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, People's Republic of China
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Majnooni MB, Fakhri S, Shokoohinia Y, Kiyani N, Stage K, Mohammadi P, Gravandi MM, Farzaei MH, Echeverría J. Phytochemicals: Potential Therapeutic Interventions Against Coronavirus-Associated Lung Injury. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:588467. [PMID: 33658931 PMCID: PMC7919380 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.588467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Since the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in December 2019, millions of people have been infected and died worldwide. However, no drug has been approved for the treatment of this disease and its complications, which urges the need for finding novel therapeutic agents to combat. Among the complications due to COVID-19, lung injury has attained special attention. Besides, phytochemicals have shown prominent anti-inflammatory effects and thus possess significant effects in reducing lung injury caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Also, the prevailing evidence reveales the antiviral effects of those phytochemicals, including anti-SARS-CoV activity, which could pave the road in providing suitable lead compounds in the treatment of COVID-19. In the present study, candidate phytochemicals and related mechanisms of action have been shown in the treatment/protection of lung injuries induced by various methods. In terms of pharmacological mechanism, phytochemicals have shown potential inhibitory effects on inflammatory and oxidative pathways/mediators, involved in the pathogenesis of lung injury during COVID-19 infection. Also, a brief overview of phytochemicals with anti-SARS-CoV-2 compounds has been presented.
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
- Ric Scalzo Botanical Research Institute, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, AZ, United States
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- Ric Scalzo Botanical Research Institute, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, AZ, United States
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- Ric Scalzo Botanical Research Institute, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, AZ, United States
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Departamento De Ciencias Del Ambiente, Facultad De Química y Biología, Universidad De Santiago De Chile, Santiago, Chile
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Ma BN, Li XJ. Resveratrol extracted from Chinese herbal medicines: A novel therapeutic strategy for lung diseases. CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINES 2020; 12:349-358. [PMID: 32963508 PMCID: PMC7498443 DOI: 10.1016/j.chmed.2020.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Revised: 05/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Lung diseases and their related complications represent a critical source of morbidity and mortality globally and have become a research focus in recent years. There are plenty of hazards that threaten the health of lung by exposure to external environmental stimuli, such as dust, cigarette smoke, PM2.5, air pollution and pathogen infection. These risks lead to the impairment of lung function and subsequent lung diseases including pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Compared with antibiotics and corticosteroids therapies, traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions are more effective with fewer side effects. A considerable variety of bioactive ingredients have been extracted and identified from Chinese herbal medicines and are used for the treatment of different lung diseases, including resveratrol. Increasing studies have reported promising therapeutic effects of resveratrol against lung diseases by inhibiting oxidative stress, inflammation, aging, fibrosis and cancer both in vitro and in vivo. In this review, the recent progress in the studies of lung-protective effects and underlying mechanisms of resveratrol and also highlight the potency of resveratrol and traditional Chinese prescriptions containing resveratrol as promising therapeutic options were summarized for the treatment of lung and respiratory diseases.
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- Bo-Ning Ma
- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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Wu J, Gan Z, Zhuo R, Zhang L, Wang T, Zhong X. Resveratrol Attenuates Aflatoxin B 1-Induced ROS Formation and Increase of m 6A RNA Methylation. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:ani10040677. [PMID: 32294948 PMCID: PMC7222704 DOI: 10.3390/ani10040677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2020] [Revised: 04/04/2020] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is highly hepatotoxic in both animals and humans. Resveratrol, a naturally-occurring polyphenolic compound, has antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, antiapoptotic, and immunomodulatory functions and plays a critical role in preventing liver damage. However, whether N6-methyladenosine (m6A) mRNA methylation, which plays critical roles in regulating gene expression for fundamental cellular processes, is associated with the protective effects of resveratrol in attenuating aflatoxin B1 induced toxicity is unclear. Here, we found that AFB1-induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation changed m6A modification, and the role of resveratrol in alleviating the effect on hepatic disorder induced by aflatoxin B1 may be due to the removal of ROS, followed by the decreased abundance of m6A modification, and ultimately exerting its protective role in the liver. Together, this work provides key insights into the potential avenues for the treatment of AFB1-induced hepatotoxicity and other relevant liver diseases. Abstract Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is one of the most dangerous mycotoxins in both humans and animals. Regulation of resveratrol is essential for the inhibition of AFB1-induced oxidative stress and liver injury. Whether N6-methyladenosine (m6A) mRNA methylation participates in the crosstalk between resveratrol and AFB1 is unclear. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of AFB1 and resveratrol in m6A RNA methylation and their crosstalk in the regulation of hepatic function in mice. Thirty-two C57BL/6J male mice were randomly assigned to a CON (basal diet), RES (basal diet + 500 mg/kg resveratrol), AFB1 (basal diet + 600 μg/kg aflatoxin B1), and ARE (basal diet + 500 mg/kg resveratrol and 600 μg/kg aflatoxin B1) group for 4 weeks of feeding (n = 8/group). Briefly, redox status, apoptosis, and m6A modification in the liver were assessed. Compared to the CON group, the AFB1 group showed increased activities of serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT), prevalent vacuolization and cell edema, abnormal redox status, imbalance apoptosis, and especially, the higher expression of cleaved-caspase-3 protein. On the contrary, resveratrol ameliorated adverse hepatic function, via increasing hepatic antioxidative capacity and inhibiting the expression of cleaved-caspase-3 protein. Importantly, we noted that reactive oxygen species (ROS) content could be responsible for the alterations of m6A modification. Compared to the CON group, the AFB1 group elevated the ROS accumulation, which led to the augment in m6A modification, whereas dietary resveratrol supplementation decreased ROS, followed by the reduction of m6A levels. In conclusion, our findings indicated that resveratrol decreased AFB1-induced ROS accumulation, consequently contributing to the alterations of m6A modification, and eventually impacting on the hepatic function.
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