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Tabei Y, Nakajima Y. IL-1β-activated PI3K/AKT and MEK/ERK pathways coordinately promote induction of partial epithelial-mesenchymal transition. Cell Commun Signal 2024; 22:392. [PMID: 39118068 PMCID: PMC11308217 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-024-01775-8] [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: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 08/01/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024] Open
Abstract
Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a cellular process in embryonic development, wound healing, organ fibrosis, and cancer metastasis. Previously, we and others have reported that proinflammatory cytokine interleukin-1β (IL-1β) induces EMT. However, the exact mechanisms, especially the signal transduction pathways, underlying IL-1β-mediated EMT are not yet completely understood. Here, we found that IL-1β stimulation leads to the partial EMT-like phenotype in human lung epithelial A549 cells, including the gain of mesenchymal marker (vimentin) and high migratory potential, without the complete loss of epithelial marker (E-cadherin). IL-1β-mediated partial EMT induction was repressed by PI3K inhibitor LY294002, indicating that the PI3K/AKT pathway plays a significant role in the induction. In addition, ERK1/2 inhibitor FR180204 markedly inhibited the IL-1β-mediated partial EMT induction, demonstrating that the MEK/ERK pathway was also involved in the induction. Furthermore, we found that the activation of the PI3K/AKT and MEK/ERK pathways occurred downstream of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) pathway and the IL-1 receptor (IL-1R) pathway, respectively. Our findings suggest that the PI3K/AKT and MEK/ERK pathways coordinately promote the IL-1β-mediated partial EMT induction. The inhibition of not one but both pathways is expected yield clinical benefits by preventing partial EMT-related disorders such as organ fibrosis and cancer metastasis.
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- Yosuke Tabei
- Health and Medical Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), 2217-14 Hayashi-Cho, Takamatsu, Kagawa, 761-0395, Japan.
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- Health and Medical Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), 2217-14 Hayashi-Cho, Takamatsu, Kagawa, 761-0395, Japan
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Mounieb F, Abdel-Sattar SA, Balah A, Akool ES. P2 X 7 receptor is a critical regulator of extracellular ATP-induced profibrotic genes expression in rat kidney: implication of transforming growth factor-β/Smad signaling pathway. Purinergic Signal 2024; 20:421-430. [PMID: 37934321 PMCID: PMC11303607 DOI: 10.1007/s11302-023-09977-4] [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: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023] Open
Abstract
This study was designed to investigate the potential of extracellular adenosine 5'-triphosphate (ATP) via the P2 X 7 receptor to activate the renal fibrotic processes in rats. The present study demonstrates that administration of ATP rapidly activated transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) to induce phosphorylation of Smad-2/3. Renal connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) mRNA and protein expressions were also increased following ATP administration. A decrease in TGF-β amount in serum as well as renal Smad-2/3 phosphorylation was noticed in animals pre-treated with the specific antagonist of P2 X 7 receptor, A 438,079. In addition, a significant reduction in mRNA and protein expression of CTGF and TIMP-1were also observed in the kidneys of those animals. Collectively, the current findings demonstrate that ATP has the ability to augment TGF-β-mediated Smad-2/3 phosphorylation and enhance the expression of the pro-fibrotic genes, CTGF and TIMP-1, an effect that is largely mediated via P2 X 7 receptor.
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- Fatma Mounieb
- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy (Girls), Al-Azhar University, 11751 El Nasr St, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy (Girls), Al-Azhar University, 11751 El Nasr St, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy (Girls), Al-Azhar University, 11751 El Nasr St, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy (boys), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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Chen J, Hu J, Li X, Zong S, Zhang G, Guo Z, Jing Z. Enhydrin suppresses the malignant phenotype of GBM via Jun/Smad7/TGF-β1 signaling pathway. Biochem Pharmacol 2024; 226:116380. [PMID: 38945276 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2024.116380] [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: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
Abstract
GBM is the most threatening form of brain tumor. The advancement of GBM is propelled by the growth, infiltration, and movement of cancer cells. Understanding the underlying mechanisms and identifying new therapeutic agents are crucial for effective GBM treatment. Our research focused on examining the withhold influence of Enhydrin on the destructive activity of GBM cells, both in laboratory settings and within living organisms. By employing network pharmacology and bioinformatics analysis, we have determined that Jun serves as the gene of interest, and EMT as the critical signaling pathway. Mechanistically, Enhydrin inhibits the activity of the target gene Jun to increase the expression of Smad7, which is infinitively regulated by the transcription factor Jun, and as the inhibitory transcription factor, Smad7 can down-regulate TGF-β1 and the subsequent Smad2/3 signaling pathway. Consequently, this whole process greatly hinders the EMT mechanism of GBM, leading to the notable decline in cell proliferation, invasion, and migration. In summary, our research shows that Enhydrin hinders EMT by focusing on the Jun/Smad7/TGF-β1 signaling pathway, presenting a promising target for treating GBM. Moreover, Enhydrin demonstrates encouraging prospects as a new medication for GBM treatment.
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- Junhua Chen
- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
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Chocarro-Wrona C, López de Andrés J, Rioboó-Legaspi P, Pleguezuelos-Beltrán P, Antich C, De Vicente J, Gálvez-Martín P, López-Ruiz E, Marchal JA. Design and evaluation of a bilayered dermal/hypodermal 3D model using a biomimetic hydrogel formulation. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 177:117051. [PMID: 38959608 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.117051] [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: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024] Open
Abstract
Due to the limitations of the current skin wound treatments, it is highly valuable to have a wound healing formulation that mimics the extracellular matrix (ECM) and mechanical properties of natural skin tissue. Here, a novel biomimetic hydrogel formulation has been developed based on a mixture of Agarose-Collagen Type I (AC) combined with skin ECM-related components: Dermatan sulfate (DS), Hyaluronic acid (HA), and Elastin (EL) for its application in skin tissue engineering (TE). Different formulations were designed by combining AC hydrogels with DS, HA, and EL. Cell viability, hemocompatibility, physicochemical, mechanical, and wound healing properties were investigated. Finally, a bilayered hydrogel loaded with fibroblasts and mesenchymal stromal cells was developed using the Ag-Col I-DS-HA-EL (ACDHE) formulation. The ACDHE hydrogel displayed the best in vitro results and acceptable physicochemical properties. Also, it behaved mechanically close to human native skin and exhibited good cytocompatibility. Environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM) analysis revealed a porous microstructure that allows the maintenance of cell growth and ECM-like structure production. These findings demonstrate the potential of the ACDHE hydrogel formulation for applications such as an injectable hydrogel or a bioink to create cell-laden structures for skin TE.
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- Carlos Chocarro-Wrona
- Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine Institute (IBIMER), Center for Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, University Hospitals of Granada, University of Granada, Granada 18012, Spain; Department of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain; Excellence Research Unit "Modeling Nature" (MNat), University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain; BioFab i3D, Biofabrication and 3D (bio)printing laboratory, Granada 18016, Spain
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- Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine Institute (IBIMER), Center for Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, University Hospitals of Granada, University of Granada, Granada 18012, Spain; Department of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain; Excellence Research Unit "Modeling Nature" (MNat), University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain; BioFab i3D, Biofabrication and 3D (bio)printing laboratory, Granada 18016, Spain
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- Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine Institute (IBIMER), Center for Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, University Hospitals of Granada, University of Granada, Granada 18012, Spain; Department of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain; Excellence Research Unit "Modeling Nature" (MNat), University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain; BioFab i3D, Biofabrication and 3D (bio)printing laboratory, Granada 18016, Spain
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- Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine Institute (IBIMER), Center for Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, University Hospitals of Granada, University of Granada, Granada 18012, Spain; Department of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain; Excellence Research Unit "Modeling Nature" (MNat), University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain; BioFab i3D, Biofabrication and 3D (bio)printing laboratory, Granada 18016, Spain
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- Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine Institute (IBIMER), Center for Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, University Hospitals of Granada, University of Granada, Granada 18012, Spain; Department of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain; Excellence Research Unit "Modeling Nature" (MNat), University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain; BioFab i3D, Biofabrication and 3D (bio)printing laboratory, Granada 18016, Spain; National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institute of Health, Rockville, MD 28050, United States
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- Excellence Research Unit "Modeling Nature" (MNat), University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain; F2N2Lab, Magnetic Soft Matter Group, Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Sciences, University of Granada, Granada 18071, Spain
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- Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine Institute (IBIMER), Center for Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, University Hospitals of Granada, University of Granada, Granada 18012, Spain; Excellence Research Unit "Modeling Nature" (MNat), University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain; BioFab i3D, Biofabrication and 3D (bio)printing laboratory, Granada 18016, Spain; Department of Health Sciences, University of Jaén, Jaén 23071, Spain.
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- Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine Institute (IBIMER), Center for Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, University Hospitals of Granada, University of Granada, Granada 18012, Spain; Department of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain; Excellence Research Unit "Modeling Nature" (MNat), University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain; BioFab i3D, Biofabrication and 3D (bio)printing laboratory, Granada 18016, Spain.
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Wang Q, Li A, Li Q, Li J, Wang Q, Wu S, Meng J, Liu C, Wang D, Chen Y. Carbon monoxide attenuates cellular senescence-mediated pulmonary fibrosis via modulating p53/PAI-1 pathway. Eur J Pharmacol 2024; 980:176843. [PMID: 39068977 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2024.176843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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PURPOSE Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a fatal progressive condition often requiring lung transplantation. Accelerated senescence of type II alveolar epithelial cells (AECII) plays a crucial role in pulmonary fibrosis progression through the secretion of the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP). Low-dose carbon monoxide (CO) possesses anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, and anti-aging properties. This study aims to explore the preventive effects of CO-releasing molecule 2 (CORM2) in a bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis model. METHODS We established an pulmonary fibrosis model in C57BL/6J mice and evaluated the impact of CORM2 on fibrosis pathology using Masson's trichrome staining, fluorescence staining, and pulmonary function tests. Fibrogenic marker expression and SASP secretion in tissues and AECII cells were analyzed using qRT-PCR, Western blot, and ELISA assays both in vivo and in vitro. Additionally, we investigated DNA damage and cellular senescence through immunofluorescence and SA-β-gal staining. RESULTS CORM2 showed a preventive effect on bleomycin-induced lung fibrosis by improving pulmonary function and reducing the expression of fibrosis-related genes, such as TGF-β, α-SMA, Collagen I/III. CORM2 decreased the DNA damage response by inhibiting γ-H2AX, p53, and p21. We identified PAI-1 as a new target gene that was downregulated by CORM2, and which was associated with cellular senescence and fibrosis. CORM2 effectively inhibited cellular senescence and delayed EMT occurrence in AECII cells. CONCLUSION Our study highlights the potential of CORM2 in preventing DNA damage-induced cellular senescence in bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis through modulation of the p53/PAI-1 signaling pathway. These findings underscore the promising prospects of CORM2 in targeting cellular senescence and the p53/PAI-1 pathway as a potential preventive strategy for IPF.
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- Qianqian Wang
- Engineering Technology Research Center for the Utilization of Functional Components of Organic Natural Products, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, Liaoning, China; Chronic Disease Research Center, Medical College, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, Liaoning, China
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- Engineering Technology Research Center for the Utilization of Functional Components of Organic Natural Products, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, Liaoning, China
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- Engineering Technology Research Center for the Utilization of Functional Components of Organic Natural Products, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, Liaoning, China
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- Engineering Technology Research Center for the Utilization of Functional Components of Organic Natural Products, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, Liaoning, China; Case Statistics Office, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, No. 37, Yiyuan Street, Harbin, 150011, China
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- Engineering Technology Research Center for the Utilization of Functional Components of Organic Natural Products, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, Liaoning, China
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- Engineering Technology Research Center for the Utilization of Functional Components of Organic Natural Products, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, Liaoning, China
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- Engineering Technology Research Center for the Utilization of Functional Components of Organic Natural Products, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, Liaoning, China
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- Engineering Technology Research Center for the Utilization of Functional Components of Organic Natural Products, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, Liaoning, China
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- Engineering Technology Research Center for the Utilization of Functional Components of Organic Natural Products, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, Liaoning, China; Chronic Disease Research Center, Medical College, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, Liaoning, China.
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- Engineering Technology Research Center for the Utilization of Functional Components of Organic Natural Products, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, Liaoning, China; Chronic Disease Research Center, Medical College, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, Liaoning, China.
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Zhu H, Zhang R, Bao T, Ma M, Li J, Cao L, Yu B, Hu J, Tian Z. Interleukin-11 Is Involved in Hyperoxia-induced Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Newborn Mice by Mediating Epithelium-Fibroblast Cross-talk. Inflammation 2024:10.1007/s10753-024-02089-0. [PMID: 39046604 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-024-02089-0] [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: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a chronic lung disorder predominantly affecting preterm infants. Oxygen therapy, a common treatment for BPD, often leads to hyperoxia-induced pulmonary damage, particularly targeting alveolar epithelial cells (AECs). Crucially, disrupted lung epithelium-fibroblast interactions significantly contribute to BPD's pathogenesis. Previous studies on interleukin-11 (IL-11) in lung diseases have yielded conflicting results. Recent research, however, highlights IL-11 as a key regulator of fibrosis, stromal inflammation, and epithelial dysfunction. Despite this, the specific role of IL-11 in BPD remains underexplored. Our transcriptome analysis of normal and hyperoxia-exposed murine lung tissues revealed an increased expression of IL-11 RNA. This study aimed to investigate IL-11's role in modulating the disrupted interactions between AECs and fibroblasts in BPD. METHODS BPD was modeled in vivo by exposing C57BL/6J neonatal mice to hyperoxia. Histopathological changes in lung tissue were evaluated with hematoxylin-eosin staining, while lung fibrosis was assessed using Masson staining and immunohistochemistry (IHC). To investigate IL-11's role in pulmonary injury contributing to BPD, IL-11 levels were reduced through intraperitoneal administration of IL-11RαFc in hyperoxia-exposed mice. Additionally, MLE-12 cells subjected to 95% oxygen were collected and co-cultured with mouse pulmonary fibroblasts (MPFs) to measure α-SMA and Collagen I expression levels. IL-11 levels in the supernatants were quantified using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). RESULTS Both IHC and Masson staining revealed that inhibiting IL-11 expression alleviated pulmonary fibrosis in neonatal mice induced by hyperoxia, along with reducing the expression of fibrosis markers α-SMA and collagen I in lung tissue. In vitro analysis showed a significant increase in IL-11 levels in the supernatant of MLE-12 cells treated with hyperoxia. Silencing IL-11 expression in MLE-12 cells reduced α-SMA and collagen I concentrations in MPFs co-cultured with the supernatant of hyperoxia-treated MLE-12 cells. Additionally, ERK inhibitors decreased α-SMA and collagen I levels in MPFs co-cultured with the supernatant of hyperoxia-treated MLE-12 cells. Clinical studies found increased IL-11 levels in tracheal aspirates (TA) of infants with BPD. CONCLUSION This research reveals that hyperoxia induces IL-11 secretion in lung epithelium. Additionally, IL-11 derived from lung epithelium emerged as a crucial mediator in myofibroblast differentiation via the ERK signaling pathway, highlighting its potential therapeutic value in BPD treatment.
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- Haiyan Zhu
- Department of Pediatrics, The Affiliated Huaian No.1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Affiliated Huaian No.1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, China
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- Department of Neonatology, The Affiliated Huaian No.1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, China
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- Department of Neonatology, The Affiliated Huaian No.1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, China
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- Department of Neonatology, The Affiliated Huaian No.1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, China
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- Department of Neonatology, The Affiliated Huaian No.1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, China
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- Department of Neonatology, The Affiliated Huaian No.1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Affiliated Huaian No.1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, China.
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- Department of Neonatology, The Affiliated Huaian No.1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, China.
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Foglio E, D'Avorio E, Nieri R, Russo MA, Limana F. Epicardial EMT and cardiac repair: an update. Stem Cell Res Ther 2024; 15:219. [PMID: 39026298 PMCID: PMC11264588 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-024-03823-z] [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: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/30/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
Abstract
Epicardial epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) plays a pivotal role in both heart development and injury response and involves dynamic cellular changes that are essential for cardiogenesis and myocardial repair. Specifically, epicardial EMT is a crucial process in which epicardial cells lose polarity, migrate into the myocardium, and differentiate into various cardiac cell types during development and repair. Importantly, following EMT, the epicardium becomes a source of paracrine factors that support cardiac growth at the last stages of cardiogenesis and contribute to cardiac remodeling after injury. As such, EMT seems to represent a fundamental step in cardiac repair. Nevertheless, endogenous EMT alone is insufficient to stimulate adequate repair. Redirecting and amplifying epicardial EMT pathways offers promising avenues for the development of innovative therapeutic strategies and treatment approaches for heart disease. In this review, we present a synthesis of recent literature highlighting the significance of epicardial EMT reactivation in adult heart disease patients.
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- Eleonora Foglio
- Technoscience, Parco Scientifico e Tecnologico Pontino, Latina, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Promozione delle Scienze Umane e della Qualità della Vita, San Raffaele University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Promozione delle Scienze Umane e della Qualità della Vita, San Raffaele University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
- Laboratorio di Patologia Cellulare e Molecolare, IRCCS San Raffaele Roma, Rome, Italy.
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Young KA, Wojdyla K, Lai T, Mulholland KE, Aldaz Casanova S, Antrobus R, Andrews SR, Biggins L, Mahler-Araujo B, Barton PR, Anderson KR, Fearnley GW, Sharpe HJ. The receptor protein tyrosine phosphatase PTPRK promotes intestinal repair and catalysis-independent tumour suppression. J Cell Sci 2024; 137:jcs261914. [PMID: 38904097 PMCID: PMC11298714 DOI: 10.1242/jcs.261914] [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: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
Abstract
PTPRK is a receptor tyrosine phosphatase that is linked to the regulation of growth factor signalling and tumour suppression. It is stabilized at the plasma membrane by trans homophilic interactions upon cell-cell contact. PTPRK regulates cell-cell adhesion but is also reported to regulate numerous cancer-associated signalling pathways. However, the signalling mechanism of PTPRK remains to be determined. Here, we find that PTPRK regulates cell adhesion signalling, suppresses invasion and promotes collective, directed migration in colorectal cancer cells. In vivo, PTPRK supports recovery from inflammation-induced colitis. In addition, we confirm that PTPRK functions as a tumour suppressor in the mouse colon and in colorectal cancer xenografts. PTPRK regulates growth factor and adhesion signalling, and suppresses epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT). Contrary to the prevailing notion that PTPRK directly dephosphorylates EGFR, we find that PTPRK regulation of both EGFR and EMT is independent of its catalytic function. This suggests that additional adaptor and scaffold functions are important features of PTPRK signalling.
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- Signalling programme, Babraham Institute, Cambridge CB22 3AT, UK
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- Cambridge Institute for Medical Research, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0XY, UK
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- Bioinformatics, Babraham Institute, Cambridge CB22 3AT, UK
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- Cambridge Institute for Medical Research, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0XY, UK
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- Molecular biology department, Genentech, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Signalling programme, Babraham Institute, Cambridge CB22 3AT, UK
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Park SY, Choi H, Choi SM, Wang S, Shim S, Jun W, Lee J, Chung JW. T-plastin contributes to epithelial-mesenchymal transition in human lung cancer cells through FAK/AKT/Slug axis signaling pathway. BMB Rep 2024; 57:305-310. [PMID: 38835117 PMCID: PMC11214894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024] Open
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T-plastin (PLST), a member of the actin-bundling protein family, plays crucial roles in cytoskeletal structure, regulation, and motility. Studies have shown that the plastin family is associated with the malignant characteristics of cancer, such as circulating tumor cells and metastasis, by inducing epithelialmesenchymal transition (EMT) in various cancer cells. However, the role of PLST in the EMT of human lung cancer cells remains unclear. In this study, we observed that PLST overexpression enhanced cell migratory and invasive abilities, whereas its downregulation resulted in their suppression. Moreover, PLST expression levels were associated with the expression patterns of EMT markers, including E-cadherin, vimentin, and Slug. Furthermore, the phosphorylation levels of focal adhesion kinase (FAK) and AKT serine/threonine kinase (AKT) were dependent on PLST expression levels. These findings indicate that PLST induces the migration and invasion of human lung cancer cells by promoting Slug-mediated EMT via the FAK/AKT signaling pathway. [BMB Reports 2024; 57(6): 305-310].
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- Soon Yong Park
- Research Center, Dongnam Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences, Busan 46033, Korea
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea
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- Department of Agronomy, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
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- Department of Applied Biology, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea
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Zhong BH, Dong M. The implication of ciliary signaling pathways for epithelial-mesenchymal transition. Mol Cell Biochem 2024; 479:1535-1543. [PMID: 37490178 PMCID: PMC11224103 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-023-04817-w] [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: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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Epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT), which plays an essential role in development, tissue repair and fibrosis, and cancer progression, is a reversible cellular program that converts epithelial cells to mesenchymal cell states characterized by motility-invasive properties. The mostly signaling pathways that initiated and controlled the EMT program are regulated by a solitary, non-motile organelle named primary cilium. Acting as a signaling nexus, primary cilium dynamically concentrates signaling molecules to respond to extracellular cues. Recent research has provided direct evidence of connection between EMT and primary ciliogenesis in multiple contexts, but the mechanistic understanding of this relationship is complicated and still undergoing. In this review, we describe the current knowledge about the ciliary signaling pathways involved in EMT and list the direct evidence that shows the link between them, trying to figure out the intricate relationship between EMT and primary ciliogenesis, which may aid the future development of primary cilium as a novel therapeutic approach targeted to EMT.
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- Bang-Hua Zhong
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China.
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Li M, Jia D, Li J, Li Y, Wang Y, Wang Y, Xie W, Chen S. Scutellarin Alleviates Ovalbumin-Induced Airway Remodeling in Mice and TGF-β-Induced Pro-fibrotic Phenotype in Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells via MAPK and Smad2/3 Signaling Pathways. Inflammation 2024; 47:853-873. [PMID: 38168709 PMCID: PMC11147947 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-023-01947-7] [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: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR), inflammation, and remodeling. Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is an essential player in these alterations. Scutellarin is isolated from Erigeron breviscapus. Its vascular relaxative, myocardial protective, and anti-inflammatory effects have been well established. This study was designed to detect the biological roles of scutellarin in asthma and its related mechanisms. The asthma-like conditions were induced by ovalbumin challenges. The airway resistance and dynamic compliance were recorded as the results of AHR. Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) was collected and processed for differential cell counting. Hematoxylin and eosin staining, periodic acid-Schiff staining, and Masson staining were conducted to examine histopathological changes. The levels of asthma-related cytokines were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. For in vitro analysis, the 16HBE cells were stimulated with 10 ng/mL transforming growth beta-1 (TGF-β1). Cell migration was estimated by Transwell assays and wound healing assays. E-cadherin, N-cadherin, and α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) were analyzed by western blotting, real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction, immunofluorescence staining, and immunohistochemistry staining. The underlying mechanisms of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and Smad pathways were investigated by western blotting. In an ovalbumin-induced asthmatic mouse model, scutellarin suppressed inflammation and inflammatory cell infiltration into the lungs and attenuated AHR and airway remodeling. Additionally, scutellarin inhibited airway EMT (upregulated E-cadherin level and downregulated N-cadherin and α-SMA) in ovalbumin-challenged asthmatic mice. For in vitro analysis, scutellarin prevented the TGF-β1-induced migration and EMT in 16HBE cells. Mechanistically, scutellarin inhibits the phosphorylation of Smad2, Smad3, ERK, JNK, and p38 in vitro and in vivo. In conclusion, scutellarin can inactivate the Smad/MAPK pathways to suppress the TGF-β1-stimulated epithelial fibrosis and EMT and relieve airway inflammation and remodeling in asthma. This study provides a potential therapeutic strategy for asthma.
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- Minfang Li
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, 518033, China
- The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, 518033, China
- The Second Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, 518033, China
- The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, 518033, China
- The First Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, 518033, China
- The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, 518033, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, 518033, China
- The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, 518033, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, 518033, China
- The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, 518033, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Affiliated Kunshan Hospital of Jiangsu University, Suzhou, 215300, China.
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, 518033, China.
- The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, 518033, China.
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, 518033, China.
- The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, 518033, China.
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Liu Z, Xie H, Li L, Jiang D, Qian Y, Zhu X, Dai M, Li Y, Wei R, Luo Z, Xu W, Zheng Q, Shen J, Zhou M, Zeng W, Chen W. Single-cell landscape reveals the epithelial cell-centric pro-inflammatory immune microenvironment in dry eye development. Mucosal Immunol 2024; 17:491-507. [PMID: 38007004 DOI: 10.1016/j.mucimm.2023.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023]
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Dry eye disease (DED) is a prevalent chronic eye disease characterized by an aberrant inflammatory response in ocular surface mucosa. The immunological alterations underlying DED remain largely unknown. In this study, we employed single-cell transcriptome sequencing of conjunctival tissue from environment-induced DED mice to investigate multicellular ecosystem and functional changes at different DED stages. Our results revealed an epithelial subtype with fibroblastic characteristics and pro-inflammatory effects emerging in the acute phase of DED. We also found that T helper (Th)1, Th17, and regulatory T cells (Treg) were the dominant clusters of differentiation (CD)4+ T-cell types involved in regulating immune responses and identified three distinct macrophage subtypes, with the CD72+CD11c+ subtype enhancing chronic inflammation. Furthermore, bulk transcriptome analysis of video display terminal-induced DED consistently suggested the presence of the pro-inflammatory epithelial subtype in human conjunctiva. Our findings have uncovered a DED-associated pro-inflammatory microenvironment in the conjunctiva, centered around epithelial cells, involving interactions with macrophages and CD4+ T cells, which deepens our understanding of ocular surface mucosal immune responses during DED progression.
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- Zihao Liu
- National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China; State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Optometry and Visual Science, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China; State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Optometry and Visual Science, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China; State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Optometry and Visual Science, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China; The Affiliated Ningbo Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China; State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Optometry and Visual Science, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China; State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Optometry and Visual Science, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China; State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Optometry and Visual Science, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China; State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Optometry and Visual Science, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China; State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Optometry and Visual Science, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China; State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Optometry and Visual Science, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China; State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Optometry and Visual Science, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China; State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Optometry and Visual Science, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China; Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China; National Engineering Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China; State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Optometry and Visual Science, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Institute for Immunology, School of Medicine, and Tsinghua-Peking Center for Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
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- National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China; State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Optometry and Visual Science, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
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Mamun AA, Shao C, Geng P, Wang S, Xiao J. Recent advances in molecular mechanisms of skin wound healing and its treatments. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1395479. [PMID: 38835782 PMCID: PMC11148235 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1395479] [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: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024] Open
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The skin, being a multifaceted organ, performs a pivotal function in the complicated wound-healing procedure, which encompasses the triggering of several cellular entities and signaling cascades. Aberrations in the typical healing process of wounds may result in atypical scar development and the establishment of a persistent condition, rendering patients more vulnerable to infections. Chronic burns and wounds have a detrimental effect on the overall quality of life of patients, resulting in higher levels of physical discomfort and socio-economic complexities. The occurrence and frequency of prolonged wounds are on the rise as a result of aging people, hence contributing to escalated expenditures within the healthcare system. The clinical evaluation and treatment of chronic wounds continue to pose challenges despite the advancement of different therapeutic approaches. This is mainly owing to the prolonged treatment duration and intricate processes involved in wound healing. Many conventional methods, such as the administration of growth factors, the use of wound dressings, and the application of skin grafts, are used to ease the process of wound healing across diverse wound types. Nevertheless, these therapeutic approaches may only be practical for some wounds, highlighting the need to advance alternative treatment modalities. Novel wound care technologies, such as nanotherapeutics, stem cell treatment, and 3D bioprinting, aim to improve therapeutic efficacy, prioritize skin regeneration, and minimize adverse effects. This review provides an updated overview of recent advancements in chronic wound healing and therapeutic management using innovative approaches.
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- Abdullah Al Mamun
- Central Laboratory of The Lishui Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui People’s Hospital, Lishui, Zhejiang, China
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- Central Laboratory of The Lishui Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui People’s Hospital, Lishui, Zhejiang, China
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- Central Laboratory of The Lishui Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui People’s Hospital, Lishui, Zhejiang, China
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- Central Laboratory of The Lishui Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui People’s Hospital, Lishui, Zhejiang, China
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- Central Laboratory of The Lishui Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui People’s Hospital, Lishui, Zhejiang, China
- Molecular Pharmacology Research Center, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- Department of Wound Healing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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Kanzaki M, Takagi R, Mitsuboshi S, Shidei H, Isaka T, Yamato M. Dual-color FISH analyses of xenogeneic human fibroblast sheets transplanted to repair lung pleural defects in an immunocompromised rat model. BMC Res Notes 2024; 17:139. [PMID: 38750547 PMCID: PMC11097561 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-024-06792-x] [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: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Pulmonary air leaks (PALs) due to visceral pleura injury during surgery is frequently observed after pulmonary resections and the complication is difficult to avoid in thoracic surgery. The development of postoperative PALs is the most common cause of prolonged hospitalization. Previously, we reported that PALs sealants using autologous dermal fibroblast sheets (DFSs) harvested from temperature-responsive culture dishes successfully closed intraoperative PALs during lung resection. OBJECTIVE In this study, we investigated the fate of human DFSs xenogenetically transplanted onto lung surfaces to seal PALs of immunocompromised rat. Dual-color FISH analyses of human fibroblast was employed to detect transplantation human cells on the lung surface. RESULTS One month after transplantation, FISH analyses revealed that transplanted human fibroblasts still composed a sheet-structure, and histology also showed that beneath the sheet's angiogenesis migrating into the sheets was observed from the recipient tissues. FISH analyses revealed that even at 3 months after transplantation, the transplanted human fibroblasts still remained in the sheet. Dual-color FISH analyses of the transplanted human fibroblasts were sparsely present as a result of the cells reaching the end of their lifespan, the cells producing extracellular matrix, and remained inside the cell sheet and did not invade the lungs of the host. CONCLUSIONS DFS-transplanted human fibroblasts showed that they are retained within cell sheets and do not invade the lungs of the host.
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- Masato Kanzaki
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, 8-1 Kawada-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8666, Japan.
- Institute of Advanced Biomedical Engineering and Science, Tokyo Women's Medical University, TWIns, 8-1 Kawada-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8666, Japan.
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- Institute of Advanced Biomedical Engineering and Science, Tokyo Women's Medical University, TWIns, 8-1 Kawada-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8666, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, 8-1 Kawada-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8666, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, 8-1 Kawada-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8666, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, 8-1 Kawada-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8666, Japan
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- Institute of Advanced Biomedical Engineering and Science, Tokyo Women's Medical University, TWIns, 8-1 Kawada-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8666, Japan
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Raval P, Khaire K, Sharma S, Balakrishnan S. Epithelial-mesenchymal transition contrast in the amputated tail and limb of the northern house gecko, Hemidactylus flaviviridis. Dev Growth Differ 2024; 66:285-296. [PMID: 38600055 DOI: 10.1111/dgd.12923] [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: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 03/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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The northern house gecko Hemidactylus flaviviridis exhibits appendage-specific responses to injuries. The autotomized tail regenerates, whereas the severed limb fails to regrow. Many site-specific cellular processes influence tail regeneration. Herein, we analyzed the epithelial-mesenchymal transition contrast in the lizard's amputated appendages (tail and limb). Morphological observations in the healing frame indicated the formation of regeneration blastema in the tail and scar formation in limb. Histology of the tail showed that epithelial cells closer to mesenchyme appeared less columnar and loosely packed, with little intercellular matrix. Whereas in the limb, the columnar epithelial cells remained tightly packed. Collagen deposition was seen in the limb at the intersection of wound epithelium and mesenchyme, favoring scarring by blocking the epithelial-mesenchymal transition. Markers for epithelial-mesenchymal transition were assessed at transcript and protein levels. The regenerating tail showed upregulation of N-cadherin, vimentin, and PCNA, favoring epithelial-mesenchymal transition, cell migration, and proliferation, respectively. In contrast, the scarring limb showed persistently elevated levels of E-cadherin and EpCAM, indicating retention of epithelial characteristics. An attempt was made to screen the resident epithelial stem cell population in both appendages to check their potential role in the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), hence the differential wound healing. Upregulation in transcript and protein levels of Nanog and Sox2 was observed in the regenerating tail. Fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) provided supporting evidence that the epithelial stem cell population in tail remained significantly higher than in limb. Thus, this study focuses on the mechanistic role of the epithelial-mesenchymal transition in wound healing, highlighting the molecular details of regeneration and scarring events.
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- Pooja Raval
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, India
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, India
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, India
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, India
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Yan Z, Zhu J, Liu Y, Li Z, Liang X, Zhou S, Hou Y, Chen H, Zhou L, Wang P, Ao X, Gao S, Huang X, Zhou P, Gu Y. DNA-PKcs/AKT1 inhibits epithelial-mesenchymal transition during radiation-induced pulmonary fibrosis by inducing ubiquitination and degradation of Twist1. Clin Transl Med 2024; 14:e1690. [PMID: 38760896 PMCID: PMC11101672 DOI: 10.1002/ctm2.1690] [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: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Radiation-induced pulmonary fibrosis (RIPF) is a chronic, progressive, irreversible lung interstitial disease that develops after radiotherapy. Although several previous studies have focused on the mechanism of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in lung epithelial cells, the essential factors involved in this process remain poorly understood. The DNA-dependent protein kinase catalytic subunit (DNA-PKcs) exhibits strong repair capacity when cells undergo radiation-induced damage; whether DNA-PKcs regulates EMT during RIPF remains unclear. OBJECTIVES To investigate the role and molecular mechanism of DNA-PKcs in RIPF and provide an important theoretical basis for utilising DNA-PKcs-targeted drugs for preventing RIPF. METHODS DNA-PKcs knockout (DPK-/-) mice were generated via the Cas9/sgRNA technique and subjected to whole chest ionizing radiation (IR) at a 20 Gy dose. Before whole chest IR, the mice were intragastrically administered the DNA-PKcs-targeted drug VND3207. Lung tissues were collected at 1 and 5 months after IR. RESULTS The expression of DNA-PKcs is low in pulmonary fibrosis (PF) patients. DNA-PKcs deficiency significantly exacerbated RIPF by promoting EMT in lung epithelial cells. Mechanistically, DNA-PKcs deletion by shRNA or inhibitor NU7441 maintained the protein stability of Twist1. Furthermore, AKT1 mediated the interaction between DNA-PKcs and Twist1. High Twist1 expression and EMT-associated changes caused by DNA-PKcs deletion were blocked by insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), an AKT1 agonist. The radioprotective drug VND3207 prevented IR-induced EMT and alleviated RIPF in mice by stimulating the kinase activity of DNA-PKcs. CONCLUSION Our study clarified the critical role and mechanism of DNA-PKcs in RIPF and showed that it could be a potential target for preventing RIPF.
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- Ziyan Yan
- Beijing Key Laboratory for RadiobiologyBeijing Institute of Radiation MedicineBeijingChina
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for RadiobiologyBeijing Institute of Radiation MedicineBeijingChina
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for RadiobiologyBeijing Institute of Radiation MedicineBeijingChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive BiologyInstitute of ZoologyChinese Academy of SciencesBeijingChina
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- Hengyang Medical CollegeUniversity of South ChinaHengyangChina
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- Hengyang Medical CollegeUniversity of South ChinaHengyangChina
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- College of Life SciencesHebei UniversityBaodingChina
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- Hengyang Medical CollegeUniversity of South ChinaHengyangChina
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for RadiobiologyBeijing Institute of Radiation MedicineBeijingChina
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for RadiobiologyBeijing Institute of Radiation MedicineBeijingChina
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- Hengyang Medical CollegeUniversity of South ChinaHengyangChina
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for RadiobiologyBeijing Institute of Radiation MedicineBeijingChina
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for RadiobiologyBeijing Institute of Radiation MedicineBeijingChina
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for RadiobiologyBeijing Institute of Radiation MedicineBeijingChina
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for RadiobiologyBeijing Institute of Radiation MedicineBeijingChina
- Hengyang Medical CollegeUniversity of South ChinaHengyangChina
- College of Life SciencesHebei UniversityBaodingChina
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Liang Y, Shuai Q, Zhang X, Jin S, Guo Y, Yu Z, Xu X, Ao R, Peng Z, Lv H, He S, Wang C, Song G, Liu Z, Zhao H, Feng Q, Du R, Zheng B, Chen Z, Xie J. Incorporation of Decidual Stromal Cells Derived Exosomes in Sodium Alginate Hydrogel as an Innovative Therapeutic Strategy for Advancing Endometrial Regeneration and Reinstating Fertility. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2303674. [PMID: 38315148 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303674] [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: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Intrauterine adhesion (IUA) stands as a prevalent medical condition characterized by endometrial fibrosis and scar tissue formation within the uterine cavity, resulting in infertility and, in severe cases, recurrent miscarriages. Cell therapy, especially with stem cells, offers an alternative to surgery, but concerns about uncontrolled differentiation and tumorigenicity limit its use. Exosomes, more stable and immunogenicity-reduced than parent cells, have emerged as a promising avenue for IUA treatment. In this study, a novel approach has been proposed wherein exosomes originating from decidual stromal cells (DSCs) are encapsulated within sodium alginate hydrogel (SAH) scaffolds to repair endometrial damage and restore fertility in a mouse IUA model. Current results demonstrate that in situ injection of DSC-derived exosomes (DSC-exos)/SAH into the uterine cavity has the capability to induce uterine angiogenesis, initiate mesenchymal-to-epithelial transformation (MET), facilitate collagen fiber remodeling and dissolution, promote endometrial regeneration, enhance endometrial receptivity, and contribute to the recovery of fertility. RNA sequencing and advanced bioinformatics analysis reveal miRNA enrichment in exosomes, potentially supporting endometrial repair. This finding elucidates how DSC-exos/SAH mechanistically fosters collagen ablation, endometrium regeneration, and fertility recovery, holding the potential to introduce a novel IUA treatment and offering invaluable insights into the realm of regenerative medicine.
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- Yuxiang Liang
- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and Prevention (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell Regeneration, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Human Disease and Animal Models, Experimental Animal Center of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and Prevention (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell Regeneration, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and Prevention (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell Regeneration, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and Prevention (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell Regeneration, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and Prevention (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell Regeneration, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and Prevention (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell Regeneration, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and Prevention (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell Regeneration, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and Prevention (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell Regeneration, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and Prevention (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell Regeneration, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and Prevention (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell Regeneration, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University (Shanxi Bethune Hospital), Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Taiyuan, 030032, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Human Disease and Animal Models, Experimental Animal Center of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Human Disease and Animal Models, Experimental Animal Center of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and Prevention (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell Regeneration, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and Prevention (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell Regeneration, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and Prevention (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell Regeneration, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Human Disease and Animal Models, Experimental Animal Center of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Human Disease and Animal Models, Experimental Animal Center of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and Prevention (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell Regeneration, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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Youssef KK, Nieto MA. Epithelial-mesenchymal transition in tissue repair and degeneration. Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol 2024:10.1038/s41580-024-00733-z. [PMID: 38684869 DOI: 10.1038/s41580-024-00733-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Epithelial-mesenchymal transitions (EMTs) are the epitome of cell plasticity in embryonic development and cancer; during EMT, epithelial cells undergo dramatic phenotypic changes and become able to migrate to form different tissues or give rise to metastases, respectively. The importance of EMTs in other contexts, such as tissue repair and fibrosis in the adult, has become increasingly recognized and studied. In this Review, we discuss the function of EMT in the adult after tissue damage and compare features of embryonic and adult EMT. Whereas sustained EMT leads to adult tissue degeneration, fibrosis and organ failure, its transient activation, which confers phenotypic and functional plasticity on somatic cells, promotes tissue repair after damage. Understanding the mechanisms and temporal regulation of different EMTs provides insight into how some tissues heal and has the potential to open new therapeutic avenues to promote repair or regeneration of tissue damage that is currently irreversible. We also discuss therapeutic strategies that modulate EMT that hold clinical promise in ameliorating fibrosis, and how precise EMT activation could be harnessed to enhance tissue repair.
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- Instituto de Neurociencias (CSIC-UMH), Sant Joan d'Alacant, Spain.
- CIBERER, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Raras, ISCIII, Madrid, Spain.
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Perez-Moreno E, Oyanadel C, de la Peña A, Hernández R, Pérez-Molina F, Metz C, González A, Soza A. Galectins in epithelial-mesenchymal transition: roles and mechanisms contributing to tissue repair, fibrosis and cancer metastasis. Biol Res 2024; 57:14. [PMID: 38570874 PMCID: PMC10993482 DOI: 10.1186/s40659-024-00490-5] [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: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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Galectins are soluble glycan-binding proteins that interact with a wide range of glycoproteins and glycolipids and modulate a broad spectrum of physiological and pathological processes. The expression and subcellular localization of different galectins vary among tissues and cell types and change during processes of tissue repair, fibrosis and cancer where epithelial cells loss differentiation while acquiring migratory mesenchymal phenotypes. The epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) that occurs in the context of these processes can include modifications of glycosylation patterns of glycolipids and glycoproteins affecting their interactions with galectins. Moreover, overexpression of certain galectins has been involved in the development and different outcomes of EMT. This review focuses on the roles and mechanisms of Galectin-1 (Gal-1), Gal-3, Gal-4, Gal-7 and Gal-8, which have been involved in physiologic and pathogenic EMT contexts.
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- Elisa Perez-Moreno
- Centro de Biología Celular y Biomedicina (CEBICEM), Facultad de Medicina y Ciencia, Universidad San Sebastián, Santiago, Chile
- Centro Científico y Tecnológico de Excelencia (CCTE) Ciencia y Vida, Santiago, Chile
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- Centro de Biología Celular y Biomedicina (CEBICEM), Facultad de Medicina y Ciencia, Universidad San Sebastián, Santiago, Chile
- Departamento de Ciencias Biológicas y Químicas, Facultad de Medicina y Ciencia, Universidad San Sebastián, Santiago, Chile
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- Centro de Biología Celular y Biomedicina (CEBICEM), Facultad de Medicina y Ciencia, Universidad San Sebastián, Santiago, Chile
- Centro Científico y Tecnológico de Excelencia (CCTE) Ciencia y Vida, Santiago, Chile
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- Centro de Biología Celular y Biomedicina (CEBICEM), Facultad de Medicina y Ciencia, Universidad San Sebastián, Santiago, Chile
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- Centro de Biología Celular y Biomedicina (CEBICEM), Facultad de Medicina y Ciencia, Universidad San Sebastián, Santiago, Chile
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- Centro de Biología Celular y Biomedicina (CEBICEM), Facultad de Medicina y Ciencia, Universidad San Sebastián, Santiago, Chile
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- Centro de Biología Celular y Biomedicina (CEBICEM), Facultad de Medicina y Ciencia, Universidad San Sebastián, Santiago, Chile.
- Centro Científico y Tecnológico de Excelencia (CCTE) Ciencia y Vida, Santiago, Chile.
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- Centro de Biología Celular y Biomedicina (CEBICEM), Facultad de Medicina y Ciencia, Universidad San Sebastián, Santiago, Chile.
- Centro Científico y Tecnológico de Excelencia (CCTE) Ciencia y Vida, Santiago, Chile.
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Zhang C, Luo X, Wei M, Jing B, Wang J, Lin L, Shi B, Zheng Q, Li C. Lithium chloride promotes mesenchymal-epithelial transition in murine cutaneous wound healing via inhibiting CXCL9 and IGF2. Exp Dermatol 2024; 33:e15078. [PMID: 38610097 DOI: 10.1111/exd.15078] [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: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Cutaneous wound healing is a challenge in plastic and reconstructive surgery. In theory, cells undergoing mesenchymal transition will achieve re-epithelialization through mesenchymal-epithelial transition at the end of wound healing. But in fact, some pathological stimuli will inhibit this biological process and result in scar formation. If mesenchymal-epithelial transition can be activated at the corresponding stage, the ideal wound healing may be accomplished. Two in vivo skin defect mouse models and dermal-derived mesenchymal cells were used to evaluate the effect of lithium chloride in wound healing. The mesenchymal-epithelial transition was detected by immunohistochemistry staining. In vivo, differentially expressed genes were analysed by transcriptome analyses and the subsequent testing was carried out. We found that lithium chloride could promote murine cutaneous wound healing and facilitate mesenchymal-epithelial transition in vivo and in vitro. In lithium chloride group, scar area was smaller and the collagen fibres are also orderly arranged. The genes related to mesenchyme were downregulated and epithelial mark genes were activated after intervention. Moreover, transcriptome analyses suggested that this effect might be related to the inhibition of CXCL9 and IGF2, subsequent assays demonstrated it. Lithium chloride can promote mesenchymal-epithelial transition via downregulating CXCL9 and IGF2 in murine cutaneous wound healing, the expression of IGF2 is regulated by β-catenin. It may be a potential promising therapeutic drug for alleviating postoperative scar and promoting re-epithelialization in future.
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- Chong Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Zhou S, Li Y, Sun W, Ma D, Liu Y, Cheng D, Li G, Ni C. circPVT1 promotes silica-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition by modulating the miR-497-5p/TCF3 axis. J Biomed Res 2024; 38:163-174. [PMID: 38529638 PMCID: PMC11001589 DOI: 10.7555/jbr.37.20220249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/27/2024] Open
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Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a vital pathological feature of silica-induced pulmonary fibrosis. However, whether circRNA is involved in the process remains unclear. The present study aimed to investigate the role of circPVT1 in the silica-induced EMT and the underlying mechanisms. We found that an elevated expression of circPVT1 promoted EMT and enhanced the migratory capacity of silica-treated epithelial cells. The isolation of cytoplasmic and nuclear separation assay showed that circPVT1 was predominantly expressed in the cytoplasm. RNA immunoprecipitation assay and RNA pull-down experiment indicated that cytoplasmic-localized circPVT1 was capable of binding to miR-497-5p. Furthermore, we found that miR-497-5p attenuated the silica-induced EMT process by targeting transcription factor 3 (TCF3), an E-cadherin transcriptional repressor, in the silica-treated epithelial cells. Collectively, these results reveal a novel role of the circPVT1/miR-497-5p/TCF3 axis in the silica-induced EMT process in lung epithelial cells. Once validated, this finding may provide a potential theoretical basis for the development of interventions and treatments for pulmonary fibrosis.
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- Siyun Zhou
- Department of Occupational Medical and Environmental Health, Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, China
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- Biomedical Publications Center, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, China
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- Department of Occupational Medical and Environmental Health, Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, China
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- Department of Occupational Medical and Environmental Health, Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, China
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- Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, China
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- Department of Occupational Medical and Environmental Health, Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, China
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- Department of Occupational Medical and Environmental Health, Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, China
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- Department of Occupational Medical and Environmental Health, Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, China
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Liu TT, Sun HF, Han YX, Zhan Y, Jiang JD. The role of inflammation in silicosis. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1362509. [PMID: 38515835 PMCID: PMC10955140 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1362509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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Silicosis is a chronic illness marked by diffuse fibrosis in lung tissue resulting from continuous exposure to SiO2-rich dust in the workplace. The onset and progression of silicosis is a complicated and poorly understood pathological process involving numerous cells and molecules. However, silicosis poses a severe threat to public health in developing countries, where it is the most prevalent occupational disease. There is convincing evidence supporting that innate and adaptive immune cells, as well as their cytokines, play a significant role in the development of silicosis. In this review, we describe the roles of immune cells and cytokines in silicosis, and summarize current knowledge on several important inflammatory signaling pathways associated with the disease, aiming to provide novel targets and strategies for the treatment of silicosis-related inflammation.
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- Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Zeng L, Xie L, Hu J, He C, Liu A, Lu X, Zhou W. Osteopontin-driven partial epithelial-mesenchymal transition governs the development of middle ear cholesteatoma. Cell Cycle 2024; 23:537-554. [PMID: 38662954 PMCID: PMC11135870 DOI: 10.1080/15384101.2024.2345481] [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: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/28/2024] Open
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Cholesteatoma is a common disease of the middle ear. Currently, surgical removal is the only treatment option and patients face a high risk of relapse. The molecular basis of cholesteatoma remains largely unknown. Here, we show that Osteopontin (OPN), a predominantly secreted protein, plays a crucial role in the development of middle ear cholesteatoma. Global transcriptome analysis revealed the loss of epithelial features and an enhanced immune response in human cholesteatoma tissues. Quantitative RT-PCR and immunohistochemical staining of middle ear cholesteatoma validated the reduced expression of epithelial markers, as well as the elevated expression of mesenchymal markers including Vimentin and Fibronectin, but not N-Cadherin, α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) or ferroptosis suppressor protein 1 (FSP1), indicating a partial epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) state. Besides, the expression of OPN was significantly elevated in human cholesteatoma tissues. Treatment with OPN promoted cell proliferation, survival and migration and led to a partial EMT in immortalized human keratinocyte cells. Importantly, blockade of OPN signaling could remarkably improve the cholesteatoma-like symptoms in SD rats. Our mechanistic study demonstrated that the AKT-zinc finger E-box binding homeobox 2 (ZEB2) axis mediated the effects of OPN. Overall, these findings suggest that targeting the OPN signaling represents a promising strategy for the treatment of middle ear cholesteatoma.
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- Lingling Zeng
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Dai S, Xu M, Pang Q, Sun J, Lin X, Chu X, Guo C, Xu J. Hypoxia macrophage-derived exosomal miR-26b-5p targeting PTEN promotes the development of keloids. BURNS & TRAUMA 2024; 12:tkad036. [PMID: 38434721 PMCID: PMC10905499 DOI: 10.1093/burnst/tkad036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2022] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Background Hypoxia is the typical characteristic of keloids. The development of keloids is closely related to the abnormal phenotypic transition of macrophages. However, the role of exosomal microRNAs (miRNAs) derived from hypoxic macrophages in keloids remains unclear. This study aimed to explore the role of hypoxic macrophage-derived exosomes (HMDE) in the occurrence and development of keloids and identify the critical miRNA. Methods The expression of CD206+ M2 macrophage in keloids and normal skin tissues was examined through immunofluorescence. The polarization of macrophages under a hypoxia environment was detected through flow cytometry. The internalization of macrophage-derived exosomes in human keloid fibroblasts (HKFs) was detected using a confocal microscope. miRNA sequencing was used to explore the differentially expressed miRNAs in exosomes derived from the normoxic and hypoxic macrophage. Subsequently, the dual-luciferase reporter assay verified that phosphatase and tension homolog (PTEN) was miR-26b-5p's target. The biological function of macrophage-derived exosomes, miR-26b-5p and PTEN were detected using the CCK-8, wound-healing and Transwell assays. Western blot assay was used to confirm the miR-26b-5p's underlying mechanisms and PTEN-PI3K/AKT pathway. Results We demonstrated that M2-type macrophages were enriched in keloids and that hypoxia treatment could polarize macrophages toward M2-type. Compared with normoxic macrophages-derived exosomes (NMDE), HMDE promote the proliferation, migration and invasion of HKFs. A total of 38 differential miRNAs (18 upregulated and 20 downregulated) were found between the NMDE and HMDE. miR-26b-5p was enriched in HMDE, which could be transmitted to HKFs. According to the results of the functional assay, exosomal miR-26b-5p produced by macrophages facilitated HKFs' migration, invasion and proliferation via the PTEN-PI3K/AKT pathway. Conclusions The highly expressed miR-26b-5p in HMDE promotes the development of keloids via the PTEN-PI3K/AKT pathway.
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- Siya Dai
- Department of Plastic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 79 Qingchun Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 79 Qingchun Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Ningbo Second Hospital, 41 Xibei Street, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 79 Qingchun Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, 158 Shangtang Road, Gongshu District, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 79 Qingchun Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 79 Qingchun Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 79 Qingchun Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, China
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Martínez-Campa C, Álvarez-García V, Alonso-González C, González A, Cos S. Melatonin and Its Role in the Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition (EMT) in Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:956. [PMID: 38473317 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16050956] [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: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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The epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a cell-biological program that occurs during the progression of several physiological processes and that can also take place during pathological situations such as carcinogenesis. The EMT program consists of the sequential activation of a number of intracellular signaling pathways aimed at driving epithelial cells toward the acquisition of a series of intermediate phenotypic states arrayed along the epithelial-mesenchymal axis. These phenotypic features include changes in the motility, conformation, polarity and functionality of cancer cells, ultimately leading cells to stemness, increased invasiveness, chemo- and radioresistance and the formation of cancer metastasis. Amongst the different existing types of the EMT, type 3 is directly involved in carcinogenesis. A type 3 EMT occurs in neoplastic cells that have previously acquired genetic and epigenetic alterations, specifically affecting genes involved in promoting clonal outgrowth and invasion. Markers such as E-cadherin; N-cadherin; vimentin; and transcription factors (TFs) like Twist, Snail and ZEB are considered key molecules in the transition. The EMT process is also regulated by microRNA expression. Many miRNAs have been reported to repress EMT-TFs. Thus, Snail 1 is repressed by miR-29, miR-30a and miR-34a; miR-200b downregulates Slug; and ZEB1 and ZEB2 are repressed by miR-200 and miR-205, respectively. Occasionally, some microRNA target genes act downstream of the EMT master TFs; thus, Twist1 upregulates the levels of miR-10b. Melatonin is an endogenously produced hormone released mainly by the pineal gland. It is widely accepted that melatonin exerts oncostatic actions in a large variety of tumors, inhibiting the initiation, progression and invasion phases of tumorigenesis. The molecular mechanisms underlying these inhibitory actions are complex and involve a great number of processes. In this review, we will focus our attention on the ability of melatonin to regulate some key EMT-related markers, transcription factors and micro-RNAs, summarizing the multiple ways by which this hormone can regulate the EMT. Since melatonin has no known toxic side effects and is also known to help overcome drug resistance, it is a good candidate to be considered as an adjuvant drug to conventional cancer therapies.
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- Carlos Martínez-Campa
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Cantabria and Instituto de Investigación Valdecilla (IDIVAL), 39011 Santander, Spain
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Cantabria and Instituto de Investigación Valdecilla (IDIVAL), 39011 Santander, Spain
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Cantabria and Instituto de Investigación Valdecilla (IDIVAL), 39011 Santander, Spain
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Cantabria and Instituto de Investigación Valdecilla (IDIVAL), 39011 Santander, Spain
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Cantabria and Instituto de Investigación Valdecilla (IDIVAL), 39011 Santander, Spain
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Li YY, Ji SF, Fu XB, Jiang YF, Sun XY. Biomaterial-based mechanical regulation facilitates scarless wound healing with functional skin appendage regeneration. Mil Med Res 2024; 11:13. [PMID: 38369464 PMCID: PMC10874556 DOI: 10.1186/s40779-024-00519-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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Scar formation resulting from burns or severe trauma can significantly compromise the structural integrity of skin and lead to permanent loss of skin appendages, ultimately impairing its normal physiological function. Accumulating evidence underscores the potential of targeted modulation of mechanical cues to enhance skin regeneration, promoting scarless repair by influencing the extracellular microenvironment and driving the phenotypic transitions. The field of skin repair and skin appendage regeneration has witnessed remarkable advancements in the utilization of biomaterials with distinct physical properties. However, a comprehensive understanding of the underlying mechanisms remains somewhat elusive, limiting the broader application of these innovations. In this review, we present two promising biomaterial-based mechanical approaches aimed at bolstering the regenerative capacity of compromised skin. The first approach involves leveraging biomaterials with specific biophysical properties to create an optimal scarless environment that supports cellular activities essential for regeneration. The second approach centers on harnessing mechanical forces exerted by biomaterials to enhance cellular plasticity, facilitating efficient cellular reprogramming and, consequently, promoting the regeneration of skin appendages. In summary, the manipulation of mechanical cues using biomaterial-based strategies holds significant promise as a supplementary approach for achieving scarless wound healing, coupled with the restoration of multiple skin appendage functions.
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- Ying-Ying Li
- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College; PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration; Research Unit of Trauma Care, Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU051, Beijing, 100048, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College; PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration; Research Unit of Trauma Care, Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU051, Beijing, 100048, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College; PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration; Research Unit of Trauma Care, Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU051, Beijing, 100048, China.
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- Department of Tissue Regeneration and Wound Repair, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China.
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College; PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration; Research Unit of Trauma Care, Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU051, Beijing, 100048, China.
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Kida M, Fatima I, Rozhkova E, Otero-Viñas M, Wu M, Kalin JH, Cole PA, Falanga V, Alani RM, Sharov AA. Inhibition of the CoREST Repressor Complex Promotes Wound Re-Epithelialization through the Regulation of Keratinocyte Migration. J Invest Dermatol 2024; 144:378-386.e2. [PMID: 37633457 PMCID: PMC10790709 DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2023.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023]
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Wound healing is a complex process involving phases of hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. The regenerative process in the skin requires coordination between many regulators, including signaling molecules, transcription factors, and the epigenetic machinery. In this study, we show that chromatin regulators HDAC1 and LSD1, key components of the CoREST repressor complex, are upregulated in the regenerating epidermis during wound repair. We also show that corin, a synthetic dual inhibitor of the CoREST complex and HDAC1/LSD1 activities, significantly accelerates wound closure through enhanced re-epithelialization in a mouse tail wound model. Acetylated H3K9 (methylation of histone H3 at lysine 9) expression, a histone modification targeted by HDAC1, is increased in keratinocytes after topical treatment with 100 nM and 1 μM of corin. In vitro experiments demonstrate that corin promotes migration and inhibits the proliferation of human keratinocytes. Furthermore, expression levels of genes promoting keratinocyte migration, such as AREG, CD24, EPHB2, ITGAX, PTGS, SCT1, SERPINB2, SERPINE1, SLPI, SNAI2, and TWIST, increased in keratinocytes treated with corin. These data demonstrate that dual inhibition of class I histone deacetylases and LSD1 by corin may serve as a new approach for promoting wound re-epithelialization and provide a platform for further applications of corin for the treatment of chronic wounds.
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- Maki Kida
- Department of Dermatology, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; The Tissue Repair and Regeneration Laboratory (TR2Lab), Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia, Vic, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Genetics, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Genetics, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
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Xue B, Kadeerhan G, Sun LB, Chen YQ, Hu XF, Zhang ZK, Wang DW. Circulating exosomal miR-16-5p and let-7e-5p are associated with bladder fibrosis of diabetic cystopathy. Sci Rep 2024; 14:837. [PMID: 38191820 PMCID: PMC10774280 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-51451-7] [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: 08/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/10/2024] Open
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Diabetic cystopathy (DCP) is a prevalent etiology of bladder dysfunction in individuals with longstanding diabetes, frequently leading to bladder interstitial fibrosis. Research investigating the initial pathological alterations of DCP is notably scarce. To comprehend the development of fibrosis and find effective biomarkers for its diagnosis, we prepared streptozotocin-induced long-term diabetic SD rats exhibiting a type 1 diabetes phenotype and bladder fibrosis in histology detection. After observing myofibroblast differentiation from rats' primary bladder fibroblasts with immunofluorescence, we isolated fibroblasts derived exosomes and performed exosomal miRNA sequencing. The co-differentially expressed miRNAs (DEMis) (miR-16-5p and let-7e-5p) were screened through a joint analysis of diabetic rats and long-term patients' plasma data (GES97123) downloaded from the GEO database. Then two co-DEMis were validated by quantitative PCR on exosomes derived from diabetic rats' plasma. Following with a series of analysis, including target mRNAs and transcription factors (TFs) prediction, hubgenes identification, protein-protein interaction (PPI) network construction and gene enrichment analysis, a miRNA-mediated genetic regulatory network consisting of two miRNAs, nine TFs, and thirty target mRNAs were identified in relation to fibrotic processes. Thus, circulating exosomal miR-16-5p and let-7e-5p are associated with bladder fibrosis of DCP, and the crucial genes in regulatory network might hold immense significance in studying the pathogenesis and molecular mechanisms of fibrosis, which deserves further exploration.
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- Bo Xue
- Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, China
- Department of Urology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Shenzhen, 518116, China
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- Department of Urology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Shenzhen, 518116, China
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- Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, China
- Department of Urology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, China
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- Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, China
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- Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, China.
- Department of Urology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Shenzhen, 518116, China.
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Jianbin X, Peng D, Jing Z, Xiaofei A, Yudie F, Jing Z, Yanping Y, Xiaorong Y, Kaida M, Jinan Z. (5R)-5-hydroxytriptolide ameliorates diabetic kidney damage by inhibiting macrophage infiltration and its cross-talk with renal resident cells. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 126:111253. [PMID: 38007850 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.111253] [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: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is the main cause of end-stage renal disease, and there are no targeted treatment options at present. The efficacy of the new immunosuppressive drug (5R)-5-hydroxytriptolide (LLDT8) in improving kidney inflammation has been demonstrated in multiple studies. The present study was intended to investigate the preventive and therapeutic effects of LLDT8 on DN and to reveal its potential pharmacological mechanisms. METHODS The effects of LLDT8 on liver and kidney functions, and urine microprotein of Streptozotocin (STZ) induced DN mice were detected. The protective effect of LLDT8 on the kidney tissue was observed by pathological staining and transmission electron microscopy. Cell culture experiments were performed to detect the effects of LLDT8 on the expression of chemokines and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in high glucose-induced TCMK1 cells using real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and western blot (WB) techniques and to detect the influence of LLDT8 on the secretion of pro-inflammatory and pro-fibrotic factors in high glucose-induced RAW264.7 cells. RESULTS In animal experiments, treatment with high-dose LLDT8 (0.25 mg/kg/2d) reduced 24 h urinary albumin excretion, improved structural kidney damage, and delayed fibrosis progression in DN mice. Immunofluorescence results showed that LLDT8 intervention reduced macrophage infiltration in kidney tissues of DN mice. PCR and WB results of kidney tissues showed reduced expressions of chemokines CCL2 and M-CSF1 in the LLDT8 intervention group compared to the DN group. In cellular assays, LLDT8 treatment reduced chemokine secretion in high glucose-induced TCMK1 cells, but had no effect on EMT of TCMK1 cells. LLDT8 treatment reduced the secretion of pro-inflammatory and pro-fibrotic factors in high glucose-induced RAW264.7 cells. CONCLUSIONS The present study suggests that LLDT8 could effectively inhibit the secretion of pro-inflammatory and pro-fibrotic factors by macrophages, which could alleviate high glucose-induced renal tissue injury and slow down the process of tissue fibrosis and DN.
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- Xu Jianbin
- Department of Endocrinology & Rheumatology, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai 201318, China
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- Department of Endocrinology & Rheumatology, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai 201318, China
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- Department of Endocrinology & Rheumatology, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai 201318, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 155 Hanzhong Road, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Endocrinology & Rheumatology, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai 201318, China
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- Department of Endocrinology & Rheumatology, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai 201318, China
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- Department of Endocrinology & Rheumatology, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai 201318, China
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- Department of Endocrinology & Rheumatology, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai 201318, China
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- Department of Endocrinology & Rheumatology, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai 201318, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology & Rheumatology, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai 201318, China.
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Ram A, Murphy D, DeCuzzi N, Patankar M, Hu J, Pargett M, Albeck JG. A guide to ERK dynamics, part 2: downstream decoding. Biochem J 2023; 480:1909-1928. [PMID: 38038975 PMCID: PMC10754290 DOI: 10.1042/bcj20230277] [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: 07/09/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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Signaling by the extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) pathway controls many cellular processes, including cell division, death, and differentiation. In this second installment of a two-part review, we address the question of how the ERK pathway exerts distinct and context-specific effects on multiple processes. We discuss how the dynamics of ERK activity induce selective changes in gene expression programs, with insights from both experiments and computational models. With a focus on single-cell biosensor-based studies, we summarize four major functional modes for ERK signaling in tissues: adjusting the size of cell populations, gradient-based patterning, wave propagation of morphological changes, and diversification of cellular gene expression states. These modes of operation are disrupted in cancer and other related diseases and represent potential targets for therapeutic intervention. By understanding the dynamic mechanisms involved in ERK signaling, there is potential for pharmacological strategies that not only simply inhibit ERK, but also restore functional activity patterns and improve disease outcomes.
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- Abhineet Ram
- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of California, Davis, CA, U.S.A
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of California, Davis, CA, U.S.A
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of California, Davis, CA, U.S.A
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of California, Davis, CA, U.S.A
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of California, Davis, CA, U.S.A
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of California, Davis, CA, U.S.A
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of California, Davis, CA, U.S.A
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Dai B, Liu S, Shen W, Chen L, Zhou Q, Han L, Zhang Q, Shan L. Role of SYVN1 in the control of airway remodeling in asthma protection by promoting SIRT2 ubiquitination and degradation. Biol Res 2023; 56:64. [PMID: 38041162 PMCID: PMC10693155 DOI: 10.1186/s40659-023-00478-7] [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: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Asthma is a heterogenous disease that characterized by airway remodeling. SYVN1 (Synoviolin 1) acts as an E3 ligase to mediate the suppression of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress through ubiquitination and degradation. However, the role of SYVN1 in the pathogenesis of asthma is unclear. RESULTS In the present study, an ovalbumin (OVA)-induced murine model was used to evaluate the effect of SYVN1 on asthma. An increase in SYVN1 expression was observed in the lungs of mice after OVA induction. Overexpression of SYVN1 attenuated airway inflammation, goblet cell hyperplasia and collagen deposition induced by OVA. The increased ER stress-related proteins and altered epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) markers were also inhibited by SYVN1 in vivo. Next, TGF-β1-induced bronchial epithelial cells (BEAS-2B) were used to induce EMT process in vitro. Results showed that TGF-β1 stimulation downregulated the expression of SYVN1, and SYVN1 overexpression prevented ER stress response and EMT process in TGF-β1-induced cells. In addition, we identified that SYVN1 bound to SIRT2 and promoted its ubiquitination and degradation. SIRT2 overexpression abrogated the protection of SYVN1 on ER stress and EMT in vitro. CONCLUSIONS These data suggest that SYVN1 suppresses ER stress through the ubiquitination and degradation of SIRT2 to block EMT process, thereby protecting against airway remodeling in asthma.
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- Bing Dai
- Department of Pediatrics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36, Sanhao Street, Shenyang, 110004, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36, Sanhao Street, Shenyang, 110004, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36, Sanhao Street, Shenyang, 110004, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36, Sanhao Street, Shenyang, 110004, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36, Sanhao Street, Shenyang, 110004, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36, Sanhao Street, Shenyang, 110004, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36, Sanhao Street, Shenyang, 110004, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36, Sanhao Street, Shenyang, 110004, China.
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Di Zazzo A, Cutrupi F, De Antoniis MG, Ricci M, Esposito G, Antonini M, Coassin M, Micera A, Perrella E, Bonini S. Tissue Remodeling in Ocular Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2023; 64:17. [PMID: 38095906 PMCID: PMC10723221 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.64.15.17] [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: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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Purpose Ocular mucous membrane pemphigoid (OcMMP) is a rare eye disease characterized by relapsing-remitting or persisting long-lasting inflammatory events associated with progressive scarring. Despite long-term immunomodulating therapy, abnormal fibrosis keeps worsening in patients with OcMMP. This study investigates the fibrotic process in patients with OcMMP, as well as the critical role of the epithelium in modulating the local fibrosis. Methods In this prospective, observational pilot study, patients affected by long-lasting OcMMP were compared with age- and gender-matched healthy controls. Clinical grading was assessed, and conjunctival biopsy and impression cytology were performed. Conjunctival samples were used for quantifying the expression of transcripts regulating the inflammatory and fibrogenic processes. Results Ocular surface clinical and functional markers worsened in patients with OcMMP with fibrotic disease progression. In more advanced disease stages, both impression cytologies and conjunctival biopsies revealed increased tissue remodeling and profibrotic markers (α-SMA and TGF-β), and decreased levels of inflammatory markers (I-CAM1, IL-10, and IL-17). Increased epithelial expression of profibrotic markers and histological changes were detected. Conclusions Chronic OcMMP is characterized by a progressive, aberrant self-sustaining fibrotic process that worsens clinical signs and symptoms. Conjunctival epithelial cells may transdifferentiate into myofibroblast-like phenotypes when chronically exposed to high levels of inflammation, as in the case of OcMMP. Tissue remodeling markers in OcMMP could be used as early diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic biomarkers, harvested in a non-invasive and painless procedure such as impression cytologies.
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- Antonio Di Zazzo
- Ophthalmology, Foundation Campus Bio-Medico University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Ophthalmology, Foundation Campus Bio-Medico University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Ophthalmology, Foundation Campus Bio-Medico University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Research and Development Laboratory for Biochemical, Molecular and Cellular Applications in Ophthalmological Science, IRCCS-Fondazione Bietti, Rome, Italy
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- Ophthalmology, Foundation Campus Bio-Medico University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Ophthalmology, Foundation Campus Bio-Medico University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Research and Development Laboratory for Biochemical, Molecular and Cellular Applications in Ophthalmological Science, IRCCS-Fondazione Bietti, Rome, Italy
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- Anatomical Pathology, Foundation Campus Bio-Medico University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Ophthalmology, Foundation Campus Bio-Medico University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Zheng S, Wang H, Han J, Dai X, Lv Y, Sun T, Liu H. Microbiota-derived imidazole propionate inhibits type 2 diabetic skin wound healing by targeting SPNS2-mediated S1P transport. iScience 2023; 26:108092. [PMID: 37876799 PMCID: PMC10590984 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.108092] [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: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023] Open
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Imidazole propionate (ImP) is a recently discovered metabolite of T2DM-related gut microbiota. The effect of ImP on T2DM wound healing has not been studied yet. In this research, the changes of ImP-producing bacteria on the skin are firstly evaluated. 16sRNA sequencing results showed that the abundance of ImP-producing bacteria-Streptococcus in the intestine and skin of T2DM mice is significantly increased. Animal experiments show that ImP can inhibit the process of wound healing and inhibit the formation of blood vessels in the process of wound healing. Molecular mechanism research results show that ImP can inhibit S1P secretion mediated by SPNS2, and inhibit the activation of Rho signaling pathway, thereby affecting the angiogenesis process of HUVEC cells. This work also provides a potential drug HMPA that promotes T2DM wound healing.
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- Shaoting Zheng
- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin International Joint Academy of Biomedicine, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin International Joint Academy of Biomedicine, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin International Joint Academy of Biomedicine, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin International Joint Academy of Biomedicine, Tianjin, China
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Tran NT, Jeon SH, Moon YJ, Lee KB. Continuous detrimental activity of intra-articular fibrous scar tissue in correlation with posttraumatic ankle osteoarthritis. Sci Rep 2023; 13:20058. [PMID: 37973826 PMCID: PMC10654697 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-47498-7] [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: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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Posttraumatic osteoarthritis is primarily characterized by articular cartilage destruction secondary to trauma or fracture events. Even while intra-articular scar tissue can be observed following ankle fractures, little is known about its nature and molecular events linking its biological activity and cartilage deterioration. Here, we investigated scar tissue's histological and molecular characteristics, and its relationship with localized articular cartilage alterations consistent with early osteoarthritic degeneration. Intra-articular scar tissues from sixty-two patients who underwent open reduction internal fixation for ankle fracture were obtained at hardware removal time (6-44 months after fracture). Histological analysis demonstrated that scar tissue has the nature of fibrosis with fibrous tissue hyperplasia, fibroblast proliferation, and chondrometaplasia. These fibrous scar tissues showed overexpressed pro-inflammatory cytokines and high mRNA expression levels of osteoarthritis-related markers (cytokines, chemokines, and enzymes) compared to the normal synovium. Furthermore, those transcriptional levels were significantly correlated with the grade of talar chondral degeneration. Our findings suggest that following an ankle fracture, the intra-articular fibrous scar tissue exhibits high catabolic and inflammatory activity, which has a long-lasting negative impact correlated to cartilage deterioration in the development of posttraumatic osteoarthritis.
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- Nhat Tien Tran
- Department of Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, 634-18, Keumam-Dong, Jeonju-Shi, Chonbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biochemistry, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital and Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, 634-18, Keumam-Dong, Jeonju-Shi, Chonbuk, Republic of Korea.
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Pattnaik B, Negi V, Chaudhuri R, Desiraju K, Faizan MI, Akhtar A, Ansari MS, Shakir M, Gheware A, Prakash YS, Guleria R, Ghosh B, Agrawal A, Ahmad T. MiR-326-mediated overexpression of NFIB offsets TGF-β induced epithelial to mesenchymal transition and reverses lung fibrosis. Cell Mol Life Sci 2023; 80:357. [PMID: 37950757 PMCID: PMC11072886 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-023-05005-1] [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: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/13/2023]
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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a progressively fatal and incurable disease characterized by the loss of alveolar structures, increased epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), and aberrant tissue repair. In this study, we investigated the role of Nuclear Factor I-B (NFIB), a transcription factor critical for lung development and maturation, in IPF. Using both human lung tissue samples from patients with IPF, and a mouse model of lung fibrosis induced by bleomycin, we showed that there was a significant reduction of NFIB both in the lungs of patients and mice with IPF. Furthermore, our in vitro experiments using cultured human lung cells demonstrated that the loss of NFIB was associated with the induction of EMT by transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β). Knockdown of NFIB promoted EMT, while overexpression of NFIB suppressed EMT and attenuated the severity of bleomycin-induced lung fibrosis in mice. Mechanistically, we identified post-translational regulation of NFIB by miR-326, a miRNA with anti-fibrotic effects that is diminished in IPF. Specifically, we showed that miR-326 stabilized and increased the expression of NFIB through its 3'UTR target sites for Human antigen R (HuR). Moreover, treatment of mice with either NFIB plasmid or miR-326 reversed airway collagen deposition and fibrosis. In conclusion, our study emphasizes the critical role of NFIB in lung development and maturation, and its reduction in IPF leading to EMT and loss of alveolar structures. Our study highlights the potential of miR-326 as a therapeutic intervention for IPF. The schema shows the role of NFIB in maintaining the normal epithelial cell characteristics in the lungs and how its reduction leads to a shift towards mesenchymal cell-like features and pulmonary fibrosis. A In normal lungs, NFIB is expressed abundantly in the epithelial cells, which helps in maintaining their shape, cell polarity and adhesion molecules. However, when the lungs are exposed to factors that induce pulmonary fibrosis, such as bleomycin, or TGF-β, the epithelial cells undergo epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT), which leads to a decrease in NFIB. B The mesenchymal cells that arise from EMT appear as spindle-shaped with loss of cell junctions, increased cell migration, loss of polarity and expression of markers associated with mesenchymal cells/fibroblasts. C We designed a therapeutic approach that involves exogenous administration of NFIB in the form of overexpression plasmid or microRNA-326. This therapeutic approach decreases the mesenchymal cell phenotype and restores the epithelial cell phenotype, thus preventing the development or progression of pulmonary fibrosis.
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- Bijay Pattnaik
- Molecular Immunogenetics Laboratory and Centre of Excellence for Translational Research in Asthma & Lung Disease, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Mall Road, Delhi, 110007, India
- Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Molecular Immunogenetics Laboratory and Centre of Excellence for Translational Research in Asthma & Lung Disease, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Mall Road, Delhi, 110007, India
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- Molecular Immunogenetics Laboratory and Centre of Excellence for Translational Research in Asthma & Lung Disease, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Mall Road, Delhi, 110007, India
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- Molecular Immunogenetics Laboratory and Centre of Excellence for Translational Research in Asthma & Lung Disease, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Mall Road, Delhi, 110007, India
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- Multidisciplinary Centre for Advanced Research & Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 110025, India
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- Multidisciplinary Centre for Advanced Research & Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 110025, India
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- Multidisciplinary Centre for Advanced Research & Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 110025, India
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- Multidisciplinary Centre for Advanced Research & Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 110025, India
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- Molecular Immunogenetics Laboratory and Centre of Excellence for Translational Research in Asthma & Lung Disease, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Mall Road, Delhi, 110007, India
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- Departments of Anesthesiology, Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Molecular Immunogenetics Laboratory and Centre of Excellence for Translational Research in Asthma & Lung Disease, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Mall Road, Delhi, 110007, India
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- Molecular Immunogenetics Laboratory and Centre of Excellence for Translational Research in Asthma & Lung Disease, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Mall Road, Delhi, 110007, India.
- Trivedi School of Biosciences, Ashoka University, NH 44, Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Sonipat, Haryana, 131029, India.
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- Molecular Immunogenetics Laboratory and Centre of Excellence for Translational Research in Asthma & Lung Disease, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Mall Road, Delhi, 110007, India.
- Multidisciplinary Centre for Advanced Research & Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 110025, India.
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Ohm B, Moneke I, Jungraithmayr W. Targeting cluster of differentiation 26 / dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (CD26/DPP4) in organ fibrosis. Br J Pharmacol 2023; 180:2846-2861. [PMID: 36196001 DOI: 10.1111/bph.15967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Cluster of differentiation 26 (CD26)/dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP4) is an exopeptidase that is expressed as a transmembrane protein in many organs but also present in a circulating soluble form. Beyond its enzymatic and costimulatory activity, CD26/DPP4 is involved in the pathogenesis of chronic fibrotic diseases across many organ types, such as liver cirrhosis, kidney fibrosis and lung fibrosis. Organ fibrosis is associated with a high morbidity and mortality, and there are no causative therapies that can effectively attenuate the progress of the disease. Growing evidence suggests that inhibiting CD26/DPP4 can modulate the profibrotic tissue microenvironment and thus reduce fibrotic changes within affected organs. This review summarizes the role of CD26/DPP4 in fibroproliferative disorders and highlights new opportunities for an antifibrotic treatment by CD26/DPP4 inhibition. As a major advantage, CD26/DPP4 inhibitors have been in safe and routine clinical use in type 2 diabetes for many years and thus qualify for repurposing to repurpose as a promising therapeutic against fibrosis. LINKED ARTICLES: This article is part of a themed issue on Translational Advances in Fibrosis as a Therapeutic Target. To view the other articles in this section visit http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bph.v180.22/issuetoc.
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- Birte Ohm
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Fang XZ, Li M, Wang YX, Zhang P, Sun MM, Xu JX, Yang YY, He YJ, Yu Y, Li RT, Zhou T, Reng LH, Sun DY, Shu HQ, Yuan SY, Xu JQ, Shang Y. Mechanosensitive ion channel Piezo1 mediates mechanical ventilation-exacerbated ARDS-associated pulmonary fibrosis. J Adv Res 2023; 53:175-186. [PMID: 36526145 PMCID: PMC10658225 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2022.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Pulmonary fibrosis is a major cause of the poor prognosis of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). While mechanical ventilation (MV) is an indispensable life-saving intervention for ARDS, it may cause the remodeling process in lung epithelial cells to become disorganized and exacerbate ARDS-associated pulmonary fibrosis. Piezo1 is a mechanosensitive ion channel that is known to play a role in regulating diverse physiological processes, but whether Piezo1 is necessary for MV-exacerbated ARDS-associated pulmonary fibrosis remains unknown. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to explore the role of Piezo1 in MV-exacerbated ARDS-associated pulmonary fibrosis. METHODS Human lung epithelial cells were stimulated with hydrochloric acid (HCl) followed by mechanical stretch for 48 h. A two-hitmodel of MV afteracidaspiration-inducedlunginjuryin mice was used. Mice were sacrificed after 14 days of MV. Pharmacological inhibition and knockout of Piezo1 were used to delineate the role of Piezo1 in MV-exacerbated ARDS-associated pulmonary fibrosis. In some experiments, ATP or the ATP-hydrolyzing enzyme apyrase was administered. RESULTS The stimulation of human lung epithelial cells to HCl resulted in phenotypes of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), which were enhanced by mechanical stretching. MV exacerbated pulmonary fibrosis in mice exposed to HCl. Pharmacologicalinhibitionorknockout of Piezo1 attenuated the MV-exacerbated EMT process and lung fibrosis in vivo and in vitro. Mechanistically, the observed effects were mediated by Piezo1-dependent Ca2+ influx and ATP release in lung epithelial cells. CONCLUSIONS Our findings identify a key role for Piezo1 in MV-exacerbated ARDS-associated pulmonary fibrosis that is mediated by increased ATP release in lung epithelial cells. Inhibiting Piezo1 may constitute a novelstrategyfor the treatment of MV-exacerbated ARDS-associated pulmonary fibrosis.
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- Xiang-Zhi Fang
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China; Institute of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pain Management, Wuhan No. 1 Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China; Institute of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Paediatrics, Jinling Hospital, School of Medicine, Nanjing University, China
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- Institute of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China; Institute of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China; Institute of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China; Institute of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China; Institute of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China; Institute of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China; Institute of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China; Institute of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China; Institute of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China; Institute of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China; Institute of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China; Institute of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
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Scaria SM, Frumm SM, Vikram EP, Easow SA, Sheth AH, Shamir ER, Yu SK, Tward AD. Epimorphic regeneration in the mammalian tympanic membrane. NPJ Regen Med 2023; 8:58. [PMID: 37852984 PMCID: PMC10584978 DOI: 10.1038/s41536-023-00332-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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Adult mammals are generally believed to have limited ability to regenerate complex tissues and instead, repair wounds by forming scars. In humans and across mammalian species, the tympanic membrane (TM) rapidly repairs perforations without intervention. Using mouse models, we demonstrate that the TM repairs itself through a process that bears many hallmarks of epimorphic regeneration rather than typical wound healing. Following injury, the TM forms a wound epidermis characterized by EGFR ligand expression and signaling. After the expansion of the wound epidermis that emerges from known stem cell regions of the TM, a multi-lineage blastema-like cellular mass is recruited. After two weeks, the tissue architecture of the TM is largely restored, but with disorganized collagen. In the months that follow, the organized and patterned collagen framework of the TM is restored resulting in scar-free repair. Finally, we demonstrate that deletion of Egfr in the epidermis results in failure to expand the wound epidermis, recruit the blastema-like cells, and regenerate normal TM structure. This work establishes the TM as a model of mammalian complex tissue regeneration.
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- Sonia M Scaria
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA.
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Yang H, Cheng H, Dai R, Shang L, Zhang X, Wen H. Macrophage polarization in tissue fibrosis. PeerJ 2023; 11:e16092. [PMID: 37849830 PMCID: PMC10578305 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.16092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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Fibrosis can occur in all major organs with relentless progress, ultimately leading to organ failure and potentially death. Unfortunately, current clinical treatments cannot prevent or reverse tissue fibrosis. Thus, new and effective antifibrotic therapeutics are urgently needed. In recent years, a growing body of research shows that macrophages are involved in fibrosis. Macrophages are highly heterogeneous, polarizing into different phenotypes. Some studies have found that regulating macrophage polarization can inhibit the development of inflammation and cancer. However, the exact mechanism of macrophage polarization in different tissue fibrosis has not been fully elucidated. This review will discuss the major signaling pathways relevant to macrophage-driven fibrosis and profibrotic macrophage polarization, the role of macrophage polarization in fibrosis of lung, kidney, liver, skin, and heart, potential therapeutics targets, and investigational drugs currently in development, and hopefully, provide a useful review for the future treatment of fibrosis.
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- Huidan Yang
- Department of Rheumatology, Shanxi Medical University Second Affiliated Hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Shanxi Medical University Second Affiliated Hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Shanxi Medical University Second Affiliated Hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Shanxi Medical University Second Affiliated Hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Shanxi Medical University Second Affiliated Hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Shanxi Medical University Second Affiliated Hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China
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Khromov T, Fischer L, Leha A, Bremmer F, Fischer A, Schliephake H, Rahat MA, Brockmeyer P. Combined Biomarker System Predicts Prognosis in Patients with Metastatic Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:4924. [PMID: 37894290 PMCID: PMC10605069 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15204924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Metastatic oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is associated with poor patient prognosis. Metastasis is a complex process involving various proteins, tumor cell alterations, including changes attributable to the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) process, and interactions with the tumor microenvironment (TME). In this study, we investigate a combined protein marker system consisting of connexin 43 (Cx43), EMMPRIN (CD147), E-cadherin, and vimentin, with a focus on their roles in the invasive metastatic progression of OSCC and their potential utility in predicting prognosis. METHODS We conducted an immunohistochemical analysis to assess the protein expression profiles of Cx43, EMMPRIN, E-cadherin, and vimentin using tissue samples obtained from 24 OSCC patients. The metastatic process was mapped through different regions of interest (ROIs), including adjacent healthy oral mucosa (OM), center of primary OSCC, invasive front (IF), and local cervical lymph node metastases (LNM). The primary clinical endpoints were disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS). RESULTS Substantial changes in the expression profiles of the different marker proteins were observed among the different ROIs, with all p-values < 0.05, signifying statistical significance. Multivariable Cox regression analysis results showed a significant effect of increased EMMPRIN expression toward the IF on DFS (p = 0.019) and OS (p = 0.023). Furthermore, the combined predictive analysis showed a significant predictive value of the marker system for DFS (p = 0.0017) and OS (p = 0.00044). CONCLUSIONS The combined marker system exhibited a significant ability to predict patient prognosis. An increase in EMMPRIN expression toward the IF showed the strongest effect and could be an interesting new antimetastatic therapy approach.
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- Tatjana Khromov
- Department of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Goettingen, 37075 Goettingen, Germany; (T.K.); (A.F.)
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- Department of Urology, University Medical Center Goettingen, 37075 Goettingen, Germany;
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- Department of Medical Statistics, University Medical Center Goettingen, 37075 Goettingen, Germany;
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- Institute of Pathology, University Medical Center Goettingen, 37075 Goettingen, Germany;
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Goettingen, 37075 Goettingen, Germany; (T.K.); (A.F.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Goettingen, 37075 Goettingen, Germany;
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- Immunotherapy Laboratory, Carmel Medical Center, Haifa 3436212, Israel;
- Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3109601, Israel
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Goettingen, 37075 Goettingen, Germany;
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Du WW, Qadir J, Du KY, Chen Y, Wu N, Yang BB. Nuclear Actin Polymerization Regulates Cell Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2300425. [PMID: 37566765 PMCID: PMC10558697 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202300425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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Current studies on actin function primarily rely on cytoplasmic actin due to the absence of cellular models specifically expressing nuclear actin. Here, cell models capable of expressing varying levels of nuclear F/G-actin are generated and a significant role of nuclear actin in the regulation of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is uncovered. Through immunoprecipitation and mass spectrometry analyses, distinct binding partners for nuclear F-actin (β-catenin, SMAD2, and SMAD3) and nuclear G-actin (MYBBP1A, NKRF, and MYPOP) are investigated, which respectively modulate EMT-promoting and EMT-repressing transcriptional events. While nuclear F-actin promotes EMT with enhanced cell migration, survival, and elongated mesenchymal morphology, nuclear G-actin represses EMT and related cell activities. Mechanistically, nuclear F-actin enhances β-catenin, SMAD2, and SMAD3 expression and stability in the nuclei, while nuclear G-actin increases MYBBP1A, NKRF, and MYPOP expression and stability in the nuclei. The association between nuclear F/G-actin and N-cadherin/E-cadherin in the cell lines (in vitro), and increased nuclear actin polymerization in the wound healing cells (in vivo) affirm a significant role of nuclear actin in EMT regulation. With evidence of nuclear actin polymerization and EMT during development, and irregularities in disease states such as cancer and fibrosis, targeting nuclear actin dynamics to trigger dysregulated EMT warrants ongoing study.
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- William W. Du
- Sunnybrook Research Instituteand Department of Laboratory Medicine and PathobiologyUniversity of TorontoTorontoONM4N3M5Canada
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- Sunnybrook Research Instituteand Department of Laboratory Medicine and PathobiologyUniversity of TorontoTorontoONM4N3M5Canada
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- Sunnybrook Research Instituteand Department of Laboratory Medicine and PathobiologyUniversity of TorontoTorontoONM4N3M5Canada
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- Sunnybrook Research Instituteand Department of Laboratory Medicine and PathobiologyUniversity of TorontoTorontoONM4N3M5Canada
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- Sunnybrook Research Instituteand Department of Laboratory Medicine and PathobiologyUniversity of TorontoTorontoONM4N3M5Canada
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- Sunnybrook Research Instituteand Department of Laboratory Medicine and PathobiologyUniversity of TorontoTorontoONM4N3M5Canada
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Feng Y, Zhang Z, Tang W, Dai Y. Gel/hydrogel-based in situ biomaterial platforms for cancer postoperative treatment and recovery. EXPLORATION (BEIJING, CHINA) 2023; 3:20220173. [PMID: 37933278 PMCID: PMC10582614 DOI: 10.1002/exp.20220173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Tumor surgical resection is the major strategy for cancer treatment. Meanwhile, perioperative treatment especially the postoperative adjuvant anticancer strategies play essential roles in satisfying therapeutic results and rapid recovery. Postoperative tumor recurrence, metastasis, bleeding, inter-tissue adhesion, infection, and delayed wound healing are vital risks that could lead to poor prognosis or even treatment failure. Therefore, methods targeting these postoperative complications are in desperate need. In situ biomaterial-based drug delivery platforms are promising candidates for postoperative treatment and recovery, resulting from their excellent properties including good biocompatibility, adaptive shape, limited systemic effect, designable function, and easy drug loading. In this review, we focus on introducing the gel/hydrogel-based in situ biomaterial platforms involving their properties, advantages, and synthesis procedures. Based on the loaded contents in the gel/hydrogel such as anticancer drugs, immunologic agents, cell components, and multifunctional nanoparticles, we further discuss the applications of the in situ platforms for postoperative tumor recurrence and metastasis inhibition. Finally, other functions aiming at fast postoperative recovery were introduced, including hemostasis, antibacterial infection, adhesion prevention, tissue repair, and wound healing. In conclusion, gel/hydrogel is a developing and promising platform for postoperative treatment, exhibiting gratifying therapeutic effects and inconspicuous toxicity to normal tissues, which deserves further research and exploration.
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- Yuzhao Feng
- Cancer Centre and Institute of Translational MedicineFaculty of Health SciencesUniversity of MacauMacau SARChina
- MoE Frontiers Science Center for Precision OncologyUniversity of MacauMacau SARChina
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- Cancer Centre and Institute of Translational MedicineFaculty of Health SciencesUniversity of MacauMacau SARChina
- MoE Frontiers Science Center for Precision OncologyUniversity of MacauMacau SARChina
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- Departments of Pharmacy and Diagnostic RadiologyNanomedicine Translational Research ProgramFaculty of Science and Yong Loo Lin School of MedicineNational University of SingaporeSingapore
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- Cancer Centre and Institute of Translational MedicineFaculty of Health SciencesUniversity of MacauMacau SARChina
- MoE Frontiers Science Center for Precision OncologyUniversity of MacauMacau SARChina
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Nordbø OP, Landolt L, Eikrem Ø, Scherer A, Leh S, Furriol J, Apeland T, Mydel P, Marti H. Transcriptomic analysis reveals partial epithelial-mesenchymal transition and inflammation as common pathogenic mechanisms in hypertensive nephrosclerosis and Type 2 diabetic nephropathy. Physiol Rep 2023; 11:e15825. [PMID: 37813528 PMCID: PMC10562137 DOI: 10.14814/phy2.15825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023] Open
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Hypertensive nephrosclerosis (HN) and Type 2 diabetic nephropathy (T2DN) are the leading causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD). To explore shared pathogenetic mechanisms, we analyzed transcriptomes of kidney biopsies from patients with HN or T2DN. Total RNA was extracted from 10 μm whole kidney sections from patients with HN, T2DN, and normal controls (Ctrl) (n = 6 for each group) and processed for RNA sequencing. Differentially expressed (log2 fold change >1, adjusted p < 0.05) genes (DEG) and molecular pathways were analyzed, and selected results were validated by immunohistochemistry (IHC). ELISA on serum samples was performed on a related cohort consisting of patients with biopsy-proven HN (n = 13) and DN (n = 9), and a normal control group (n = 14). Cluster analysis on RNA sequencing data separated diseased and normal tissues. RNA sequencing revealed that 88% (341 out of 384) of DEG in HN were also altered in T2DN, while gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) showed that over 90% of affected molecular pathways, including those related to inflammation, immune response, and cell-cycle regulation, were similarly impacted in both HN and T2DN samples. The increased expression of genes tied to interleukin signaling and lymphocyte activation was more pronounced in HN, while genes associated with extracellular matrix organization were more evident in T2DN. Both HN and T2DN tissues exhibited significant upregulation of genes connected with inflammatory responses, T-cell activity, and partial epithelial to mesenchymal transition (p-EMT). Immunohistochemistry (IHC) further confirmed T-cell (CD4+ and CD8+ ) infiltration in the diseased tissues. Additionally, IHC revealed heightened AXL protein expression, a key regulator of inflammation and p-EMT, in both HN and T2DN, while serum analysis indicated elevated soluble AXL levels in patients with both conditions. These findings underline the shared molecular mechanisms between HN and T2DN, hinting at the potential for common therapeutic strategies targeting both diseases.
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- Ole Petter Nordbø
- Department of Clinical MedicineUniversity of BergenBergenNorway
- Department of Medicine, Haugesund HospitalHelse FonnaHaugesundNorway
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- Department of Clinical MedicineUniversity of BergenBergenNorway
- Department of MedicineHaukeland University HospitalBergenNorway
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- Department of Clinical ScienceUniversity of BergenBergenNorway
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- Department of Clinical MedicineUniversity of BergenBergenNorway
- Department of PathologyHaukeland University HospitalBergenNorway
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- Department of Clinical MedicineUniversity of BergenBergenNorway
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- Department of Clinical MedicineUniversity of BergenBergenNorway
- Department of MedicineHaukeland University HospitalBergenNorway
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- Department of Clinical MedicineUniversity of BergenBergenNorway
- Department of MedicineHaukeland University HospitalBergenNorway
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Clarkson-Paredes C, Karl MT, Popratiloff A, Miller RH. A unique cell population expressing the Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition-transcription factor Snail moderates microglial and astrocyte injury responses. PNAS NEXUS 2023; 2:pgad334. [PMID: 37901440 PMCID: PMC10612478 DOI: 10.1093/pnasnexus/pgad334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023]
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Insults to the central nervous system (CNS) elicit common glial responses including microglial activation evidenced by functional, morphological, and phenotypic changes, as well as astrocyte reactions including hypertrophy, altered process orientation, and changes in gene expression and function. However, the cellular and molecular mechanisms that initiate and modulate such glial response are less well-defined. Here we show that an adult cortical lesion generates a population of ultrastructurally unique microglial-like cells that express Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transcription factors including Snail. Knockdown of Snail with antisense oligonucleotides results in a postinjury increase in activated microglial cells, elevation in astrocyte reactivity with increased expression of C3 and phagocytosis, disruption of astrocyte junctions and neurovascular structure, increases in neuronal cell death, and reduction in cortical synapses. These changes were associated with alterations in pro-inflammatory cytokine expression. By contrast, overexpression of Snail through microglia-targeted an adeno-associated virus (AAV) improved many of the injury characteristics. Together, our results suggest that the coordination of glial responses to CNS injury is partly mediated by epithelial-mesenchymal transition-factors (EMT-Fsl).
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- Cheryl Clarkson-Paredes
- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, George Washington University, 2300 Eye Street NW, Ross 735, Washington, DC 20052, USA
- Nanofabrication and Imaging Center, The George Washington University, 800 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC 20052, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, George Washington University, 2300 Eye Street NW, Ross 735, Washington, DC 20052, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, George Washington University, 2300 Eye Street NW, Ross 735, Washington, DC 20052, USA
- Nanofabrication and Imaging Center, The George Washington University, 800 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC 20052, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, George Washington University, 2300 Eye Street NW, Ross 735, Washington, DC 20052, USA
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Zhu Y, Wang L, Liu R, Ding X, Yin S, Chen Y, Zhu C, Wang Z, Li W. Inhibition of PRMT1 alleviates sepsis-induced acute kidney injury in mice by blocking the TGF-β1 and IL-6 trans-signaling pathways. FEBS Open Bio 2023; 13:1859-1873. [PMID: 37525933 PMCID: PMC10549220 DOI: 10.1002/2211-5463.13684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023] Open
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Sepsis-induced acute kidney injury (SI-AKI) causes renal dysfunction and has a high mortality rate. Protein arginine methyltransferase-1 (PRMT1) is a key regulator of renal insufficiency. In the present study, we explored the potential involvement of PRMT1 in SI-AKI. A murine model of SI-AKI was induced by cecal ligation and perforation. The expression and localization of PRMT1 and molecules involved in the transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1/Smad3 and interleukin (IL)-6/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) signaling pathways were detected in mouse kidney tissues by western blot analysis, immunofluorescence, and immunohistochemistry. The association of PRMT1 with downstream molecules of the TGF-β1/Smad3 and IL-6/STAT3 signaling pathways was further verified in vitro in mouse renal tubular epithelial cells. Cecal ligation and perforation caused epithelial-mesenchymal transition, apoptosis, and inflammation in renal tissues, and this was alleviated by inhibition of PRMT1. Inhibition of PRMT1 in SI-AKI mice decreased the expression of TGF-β1 and phosphorylation of Smad3 in the renal cortex, and downregulated the expression of soluble IL-6R and phosphorylation of STAT3 in the medulla. Knockdown of PRMT1 in mouse renal tubular epithelial cells restricted the expression of Cox-2, E-cadherin, Pro-caspase3, and phosphorylated Smad3 (involved in the TGF-β1-mediated signaling pathway), and also blocked IL-6/soluble IL-6R, inducing the expression of Cox-2 and phosphorylated-STAT3. In conclusion, our findings suggest that inhibition of PRMT1 mitigates SI-AKI by inactivating the TGF-β1/Smad3 pathway in the cortex and the IL-6/STAT3 pathway in the medulla. Our findings may aid in the identification of potential therapeutic target molecules for SI-AKI.
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- Yu Zhu
- Nephrology Department, Shenzhen HospitalUniversity of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Guangming)ShenzhenChina
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- Department of Infectious DiseasesEnze Medical CenterLinhaiChina
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- Department of Infectious and Tropical DiseasesThe Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical UniversityHaikouChina
- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease ControlHainan Medical UniversityHaikouChina
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- Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, Department of Infectious Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTCUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefeiChina
- Wannan Medical CollegeWuhuChina
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- Department of Infectious and Tropical DiseasesThe Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical UniversityHaikouChina
- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease ControlHainan Medical UniversityHaikouChina
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- Department of Infectious and Tropical DiseasesThe Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical UniversityHaikouChina
- Department of Infectious DiseaseThe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityChina
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical MedicinePeople's Hospital of Zhengzhou UniversityChina
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- Department of Infectious and Tropical DiseasesThe Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical UniversityHaikouChina
- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease ControlHainan Medical UniversityHaikouChina
- Department of Infectious DiseaseThe First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical UniversityHefeiChina
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Chen VY, Siegfried LG, Tomic-Canic M, Stone RC, Pastar I. Cutaneous changes in diabetic patients: Primed for aberrant healing? Wound Repair Regen 2023; 31:700-712. [PMID: 37365017 PMCID: PMC10966665 DOI: 10.1111/wrr.13108] [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: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Cutaneous manifestations affect most patients with diabetes mellitus, clinically presenting with numerous dermatologic diseases from xerosis to diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Skin conditions not only impose a significantly impaired quality of life on individuals with diabetes but also predispose patients to further complications. Knowledge of cutaneous biology and the wound healing process under diabetic conditions is largely limited to animal models, and studies focusing on biology of the human condition of DFUs remain limited. In this review, we discuss the critical molecular, cellular, and structural changes to the skin in the hyperglycaemic and insulin-resistant environment of diabetes with a focus specifically on human-derived data. Elucidating the breadth of the cutaneous manifestations coupled with effective diabetes management is important for improving patient quality of life and averting future complications including wound healing disorders.
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- Vivien Y Chen
- Wound Healing and Regenerative Medicine Research Program, Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Wound Healing and Regenerative Medicine Research Program, Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Wound Healing and Regenerative Medicine Research Program, Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Wound Healing and Regenerative Medicine Research Program, Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Wound Healing and Regenerative Medicine Research Program, Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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Wang M, Cao L. Hydrolysable tannins as a potential therapeutic drug for the human fibrosis-associated disease. Drug Dev Res 2023; 84:1096-1113. [PMID: 37386756 DOI: 10.1002/ddr.22089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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Fibrosis is a pathological change with abnormal tissue regeneration due to a response to persistent injury, which is extensively related to organ damage and failure, leading to high morbidity and mortality worldwide. Although the pathogenesis of fibrosis has been comprehensively elucidated, there are few effective therapies for treating fibrotic diseases. Natural products are increasingly regarded as an effective strategy for fibrosis with numerous favorable functions. Hydrolysable tannins (HT) are a type of natural products that have the potential to treat the fibrotic disease. In this review, we describe some biological activities and the therapeutic prospects of HT in organ fibrosis. Furthermore, the underlying mechanisms of inhibition of HT on fibrotic organs in relation to inflammation, oxidative stress, epithelial-mesenchymal transition, fibroblast activation and proliferation, and extracellular matrix accumulation are discussed. Understanding the mechanism of HT against fibrotic diseases will provide a new strategy for the prevention and attenuation of fibrosis progression.
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- Meiwei Wang
- The Affiliated Changsha Central Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- The Affiliated Changsha Central Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Xu HQ, Guo ZX, Yan JF, Wang SY, Gao JL, Han XX, Qin WP, Lu WC, Gao CH, Zhu WW, Fu YT, Jiao K. Fibrotic Matrix Induces Mesenchymal Transformation of Epithelial Cells in Oral Submucous Fibrosis. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY 2023; 193:1208-1222. [PMID: 37328100 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2023.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is a potentially malignant disorder of the oral mucosa; however, whether and how the fibrotic matrix of OSF is involved in the malignant transformation of epithelial cells remains unknown. Herein, oral mucosa tissue from patients with OSF, OSF rat models, and their controls were used to observe the extracellular matrix changes and epithelial-mesenchymal transformation (EMT) in fibrotic lesions. Compared with controls, oral mucous tissues from patients with OSF showed an increased number of myofibroblasts, a decreased number of blood vessels, and increased type I and type III collagen levels. In addition, the oral mucous tissues from humans and OSF rats showed increased stiffness, accompanied by increased EMT activities of epithelial cells. The EMT activities of stiff construct-cultured epithelial cells were increased significantly by exogenous piezo-type mechanosensitive ion channel component 1 (Piezo1) activation, and decreased by yes-associated protein (YAP) inhibition. During ex vivo implantation, oral mucosal epithelial cells of the stiff group showed increased EMT activities and increased levels of Piezo1 and YAP compared with those in the sham and soft groups. These results indicate that increased stiffness of the fibrotic matrix in OSF led to increased proliferation and EMT of mucosal epithelial cells, in which the Piezo1-YAP signal transduction is important.
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- Hao-Qing Xu
- The College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, China; Department of Stomatology, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China; State Key Laboratory of Stomatognathic Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China; State Key Laboratory of Stomatognathic Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China; State Key Laboratory of Stomatognathic Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China; State Key Laboratory of Stomatognathic Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China; State Key Laboratory of Stomatognathic Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- The College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, China; Department of Stomatology, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China; State Key Laboratory of Stomatognathic Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China; State Key Laboratory of Stomatognathic Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China; State Key Laboratory of Stomatognathic Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China; State Key Laboratory of Stomatognathic Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China; The Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
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- The College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, China; Department of Stomatology, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China; State Key Laboratory of Stomatognathic Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- The College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, China; Department of Stomatology, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China; State Key Laboratory of Stomatognathic Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China; State Key Laboratory of Stomatognathic Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
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Wang M, Fan R, Jiang J, Sun F, Sun Y, Wang Q, Jiang A, Yu Z, Yang T. PIM2 Promotes the Development of Ovarian Endometriosis by Enhancing Glycolysis and Fibrosis. Reprod Sci 2023; 30:2692-2702. [PMID: 37059967 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-023-01208-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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Endometriosis is a common gynecological disorder characterized by the presence of the endometrial glands and the stroma outside the uterine cavity. The disease affects reproductive function and quality of life in women of reproductive age. Endometriosis is similar to tumors in some characteristics, such as glycolysis. PIM2 can promote the development of tumors, but the mechanism of PIM2 in endometriosis is still unclear. Therefore, our goal is to study the mechanism of PIM2 in endometriosis. Through immunohistochemistry, we found PIM2, HK2, PKM2, SMH (smooth muscle myosin heavy chain), Desmin, and α-SMA (α-smooth muscle actin) were strongly expressed in the ovarian endometriosis. In endometriotic cells, PIM2 enhanced glycolysis and fibrosis via upregulating the expression of PKM2. Moreover, the PIM2 inhibitor SMI-4a inhibited the development of endometriosis. And we established a PIM2 knockout mouse model of endometriosis to demonstrate the role of PIM2 in vivo. In summary, our study indicates that PIM2 promotes the development of endometriosis. PIM2 may serve as a promising therapeutic target for endometriosis.
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- Mengxue Wang
- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
- School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
- School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
- School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
- School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
- School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China.
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Lo S, Mahmoudi E, Fauzi MB. Applications of drug delivery systems, organic, and inorganic nanomaterials in wound healing. DISCOVER NANO 2023; 18:104. [PMID: 37606765 PMCID: PMC10444939 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-023-03880-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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The skin is known to be the largest organ in the human body, while also being exposed to environmental elements. This indicates that skin is highly susceptible to physical infliction, as well as damage resulting from medical conditions such as obesity and diabetes. The wound management costs in hospitals and clinics are expected to rise globally over the coming years, which provides pressure for more wound healing aids readily available in the market. Recently, nanomaterials have been gaining traction for their potential applications in various fields, including wound healing. Here, we discuss various inorganic nanoparticles such as silver, titanium dioxide, copper oxide, cerium oxide, MXenes, PLGA, PEG, and silica nanoparticles with their respective roles in improving wound healing progression. In addition, organic nanomaterials for wound healing such as collagen, chitosan, curcumin, dendrimers, graphene and its derivative graphene oxide were also further discussed. Various forms of nanoparticle drug delivery systems like nanohydrogels, nanoliposomes, nanofilms, and nanoemulsions were discussed in their function to deliver therapeutic agents to wound sites in a controlled manner.
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- Samantha Lo
- Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, The National University of Malaysia/Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, The National University of Malaysia/Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, The National University of Malaysia/Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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