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Feng X, Deng J, Li X, Zhang H, Wei X, Ma T, Tang S, Zhang J. RNA Sequencing and Related Differential Gene Expression Analysis in a Mouse Model of Emphysema Induced by Tobacco Smoke Combined with Elastin Peptides. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2023; 18:2147-2161. [PMID: 37810372 PMCID: PMC10559798 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s397400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Objective To establish a model of emphysema induced by tobacco smoke combined with elastin peptides (EP), explore the biochemical metabolic processes and signal transduction pathways related to emphysema occurrence and development at the transcriptional level, and identify new targets and signaling pathways for emphysema prevention and treatment. Methods Mice were randomly divided into the air pseudoexposure group (NORMAL group) and the tobacco smoke + EP group (EP group). The differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in lung tissue between the two groups were identified by RNA-seq, and functional annotation and Gene Ontology (GO)/ Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analyses were performed. The differential expression of the selected genes were verified using qRT‒PCR and immunohistochemistry (IHC). Results EP group mice showed emphysema-like changes. The expression levels of 1159 genes in the EP group differed significantly (529 up-regulated and 630 down-regulated) from those in the NORMAL group. GO enrichment analysis showed that the DEGs were significantly enriched in the terms immune system, adaptive immune response, and phosphorylation, while KEGG pathway enrichment analysis showed that the DEGs were enriched mainly in the pathways cytokine‒cytokine receptor interaction, T-cell receptor signaling pathway, MAPK signaling pathway, Rap1 signaling pathway, endocytosis, chemokine signaling pathway, Th17 cell differentiation, and Th1 and Th2 cell differentiation. The differential expression of the selected DEGs were verified by qRT‒PCR and IHC, and the expression trends of these genes were consistent with those identified by RNA-seq. Conclusion Emphysema may be related to the inflammatory response, immune response, immune regulation, oxidative stress injury, and other biological processes. The Bmp4-Smad-Hoxa5/Acvr2a signaling pathway may be involved in COPD/ emphysema occurrence and development.
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- Xin Feng
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Medicine, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518000, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Medicine, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518000, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Medicine, Zhuhai People’s Hospital, Zhuhai, Guangdong, 519099, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Medicine, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518000, People’s Republic of China
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Cabiati M, Giacomarra M, Fontanini M, Cecchettini A, Pelosi G, Vozzi F, Del Ry S. Bone morphogenetic protein-4 system expression in human coronary artery endothelial and smooth muscle cells under dynamic flow: effect of medicated bioresorbable vascular scaffolds at low and normal shear stress. Heart Vessels 2022; 37:2137-2149. [PMID: 35857064 DOI: 10.1007/s00380-022-02140-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Endothelial and smooth muscle cell dysfunction is an early event at the onset of atherosclerosis, a heterogeneous and multifactorial pathology of the vascular wall. Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)-4, a mechanosensitive autocrine cytokine, and BMPR-1a, BMPR-1b, BMPR-2 specific receptors play a key role in atherosclerotic plaque formation and vascular calcification and BMP4 is regarded as a biomarker of endothelial cell activation. The study aimed to examine the BMP4 system expression by Real-Time PCR in Human Coronary Artery Endothelial (HCAECs) and Smooth Muscle Cells (HCASMCs) under different flow rates determining low or physiological shear stress in the presence/absence of medicated Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold (BVS). The HCAEC and HCASMC were subjected to 1-10-20 dyne/cm2 shear stress in a laminar flow bioreactor system, with/without BVS+ Everolimus (600 nM). In HCAECs without BVS the BMP4 expression was similar at 1, 20 dyne/cm2 decreasing at 10 dyne/cm2, while adding BVS+ Everolimus, it decreased both at 1, 10 compared to 20 dyne/cm2. In HCASMCs without BVS + Everolimus, the BMP4 system mRNA expression was significantly reduced at 1, 10 dyne/cm2 compared to 20 dyne/cm2, while in the presence of BVS+ Everolimus, higher BMP4 mRNA levels were observed at 10 compared to 1, 20 dyne/cm2. In HCAECs and HCASMCs BMPRs were expressed in all experimental conditions except for BMPR-1a at 1 dyne/cm2 in HCAEC. Significant correlations were found between BMP4 and BMPRs. The more negligible on BMP4 expression due to low shear stress in HCAEC compared to HCASMC and its reduction in the presence of BVS+ Everolimus at low shear stress highlighted the protection of BMP4-mediated against endothelial dysfunction and neoatherogenesis.
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- Manuela Cabiati
- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Institute of Clinical Physiology CNR, Via Giuseppe Moruzzi 1, 56124, Pisa, Italy.
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Institute of Clinical Physiology CNR, Via Giuseppe Moruzzi 1, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Institute of Clinical Physiology CNR, Via Giuseppe Moruzzi 1, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Laboratory of Proteomics, Institute of Clinical Physiology, IFC-CNR, Pisa, Italy.,Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Laboratory of Biomimetic Materials and Tissue Engineering, Institute of Clinical Physiology CNR, Pisa, Italy
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- Laboratory of Biomimetic Materials and Tissue Engineering, Institute of Clinical Physiology CNR, Pisa, Italy
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Institute of Clinical Physiology CNR, Via Giuseppe Moruzzi 1, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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Zhao X, Zhang J, Zhang W, Dai R, Xu J, Li Z, Yang L. The Relationship Between Circulating Bone Morphogenetic Protein-4 and Inflammation Cytokines in Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Study. J Inflamm Res 2021; 14:4069-4077. [PMID: 34456582 PMCID: PMC8387642 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s324775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Bone morphogenetic protein-4 (BMP4) has been identified as an inflammation regulator in the diseases of arteries and other organs. However, the relationship between circulating BMP4 and perioperative inflammation remains unclear. Patients and Methods Forty patients undergoing lobectomy were randomly allocated into the Control group (not receiving flurbiprofen) and the Flurb group (received 100mg flurbiprofen during surgery). Arterial blood was obtained before surgery (T1), at the end of surgery (T2), and 24 hours after surgery (T3) to test the plasma concentrations of BMP4, its antagonist Noggin, interleukin (IL)-1β, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and IL-10. The relationship between BMP4 and other variables and the effects of flurbiprofen on BMP4 changes were investigated. Results A total of 35 patients were included. Circulating BMP4 was positively correlated with IL-1β (P<0.01, r=0.575) and TNF-α (P<0.01, r=0.491), negatively correlated with IL-10 (P<0.01, r=−0.675), but not correlated with Noggin. The plasma concentrations of BMP4, IL-1β, and TNF-α increased at T2 (P<0.01, compared with T1) and decreased at T3 (P<0.05, compared with T2). BMP4 concentrations at T3 were significantly higher than at T1 in the Control group (P<0.05), while showing no significant difference in the Flurb group. However, in the Flurb group, the relative changes of BMP4 and IL-1β at T2 and T3 were significantly lower than those in the Control group. Conclusion Circulating BMP4 was elevated during surgery and highly correlated with inflammation cytokines. The elevation of BMP4 and inflammatory cytokines could be alleviated by flurbiprofen, indicating that BMP4 may exert pro-inflammatory properties via cyclooxygenase-II signaling pathways.
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- Xu Zhao
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, People's Republic of China
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Arterial stiffness induced by carotid calcification leads to cerebral gliosis mediated by oxidative stress. J Hypertens 2019; 36:286-298. [PMID: 28938336 DOI: 10.1097/hjh.0000000000001557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Arterial stiffness is a risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia. However, its precise effects on the brain remain unexplored. Using a mouse model of carotid stiffness, we investigated its effect on glial activation and oxidative stress. METHODS Arterial stiffness was induced by the application of calcium chloride to the adventitial region of the right carotid. Superoxide anion production, NADPH activity and levels, as well as glial activation were examined with immunohistochemical and biochemical approaches, 2-week postcalcification. Antioxidant treatment was done with Tempol (1 mmol/l) administered in the drinking water during 2 weeks. RESULTS The current study revealed that arterial stiffness increases the levels of the microglial markers ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule 1 and cluster of differentiation 68 in hippocampus, and of the astrocyte marker, s100 calcium binding protein β in hippocampus and frontal cortex. The cerebral inflammatory effects of arterial stiffness were specific to the brain and not due to systemic inflammation. Treatment with Tempol prevented the increase in superoxide anion in mice with carotid stiffness and attenuated the activation of microglia and astrocytes in the hippocampus. To determine whether the increased oxidative stress derives from NADPH oxidase, superoxide anion production was assessed by incubating brain tissue in the presence of gp91ds-tat, a selective NADPH oxidase 2 inhibitor. This peptide inhibited superoxide anion production to a greater extent in the brains of mice with carotid calcification compared with controls. CONCLUSION Carotid calcification leads to cerebral gliosis mediated by oxidative stress. Correcting arterial stiffness could offer a novel paradigm to protect the brain in populations where stiffness is prominent.
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Iulita MF, Noriega de la Colina A, Girouard H. Arterial stiffness, cognitive impairment and dementia: confounding factor or real risk? J Neurochem 2017; 144:527-548. [PMID: 28991365 DOI: 10.1111/jnc.14235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2017] [Revised: 09/18/2017] [Accepted: 10/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Large artery stiffness is a frequent condition that arises with ageing, and is accelerated by the presence of co-morbidities like hypertension, obesity and diabetes. Although epidemiological studies have indicated an association between arterial stiffness, cognitive impairment and dementia, the precise effects of stiff arteries on the brain remains obscure. This is because, in humans, arterial stiffness is often accompanied by other factors such as age, high blood pressure, atherosclerosis and inflammation, which could themselves damage the brain independently of stiffness. Therefore, the question remains: is arterial stiffness a true risk for cognitive decline? Or, is it a confounding factor? In this review, we provide an overview of arterial stiffness and its impact on brain function based on human and animal studies. We summarize the evidence linking arterial stiffness to cognitive dysfunction and dementia, and discuss the role of new animal models to better understand the mechanisms by which arterial stiffness affects the brain. We close with an overview of treatments to correct stiffness and discuss the challenges to translate them to real patient care. This article is part of the Special Issue "Vascular Dementia".
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- M Florencia Iulita
- Department of Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, 2900, Edouard-Montpetit, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche de l'Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal (CRIUGM), Université de Montréal, 4545, Chemin Queen Mary, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, 2900, Edouard-Montpetit, Canada
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Voit EO. The best models of metabolism. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. SYSTEMS BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2017; 9:10.1002/wsbm.1391. [PMID: 28544810 PMCID: PMC5643013 DOI: 10.1002/wsbm.1391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2017] [Revised: 03/31/2017] [Accepted: 04/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Biochemical systems are among of the oldest application areas of mathematical modeling. Spanning a time period of over one hundred years, the repertoire of options for structuring a model and for formulating reactions has been constantly growing, and yet, it is still unclear whether or to what degree some models are better than others and how the modeler is to choose among them. In fact, the variety of options has become overwhelming and difficult to maneuver for novices and experts alike. This review outlines the metabolic model design process and discusses the numerous choices for modeling frameworks and mathematical representations. It tries to be inclusive, even though it cannot be complete, and introduces the various modeling options in a manner that is as unbiased as that is feasible. However, the review does end with personal recommendations for the choices of default models. WIREs Syst Biol Med 2017, 9:e1391. doi: 10.1002/wsbm.1391 For further resources related to this article, please visit the WIREs website.
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- Eberhard O Voit
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Yin W, Voit EO. Function and design of the Nox1 system in vascular smooth muscle cells. BMC SYSTEMS BIOLOGY 2013; 7:20. [PMID: 23497394 PMCID: PMC3606394 DOI: 10.1186/1752-0509-7-20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2012] [Accepted: 02/18/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Background Recent studies have demonstrated that the activation of NADPH oxidase 1 (Nox1) plays an important role in the control of reactive oxygen species and their involvement in vascular physiology and pathophysiology. In order to function properly, Nox1 needs to be available in an optimal state, where it is ready to respond appropriately and efficiently to upstream signals. It must also be able to return quickly to this state as soon as the input signal disappears. While Nox1 activation has been discussed extensively in recent years, mechanisms for enzyme disassembly and proper subunit recovery have not received the same attention and therefore require investigation. Results We study the Nox1 system in vascular smooth smucle cells and propose four potential disassembly mechanisms. The analysis consists primarily of large-scale Monte-Carlo simulations whose results are essentially independent of specific parameter values. The computational analysis shows that a specific profile of subunit concentrations is crucial for optimal functioning and responsiveness of the system to input signals. Specifically, free p47phox and inactive Rac1 should be dominant under unstimulated resting conditions, and the proteolytic disassembly pathway should have a low flux, as it is relatively inefficient. The computational results also reveal that the optimal design of the three subunit recovery pathways depends on the intracellular settings of the pathway and that the response speeds of key reversible reactions within the pathway are of great importance. Conclusions Our results provide a systematic basis for understanding the dynamics of Nox1 and yield novel insights into its crucially important disassembly mechanisms. The rigorous comparisons of the relative importance of four potential disassembly pathways demonstrate that disassembly via proteolysis is the least effective mechanism. The relative significance of the other three recovery pathways varies among different scenarios. It is greatly affected by the required response speed of the system and depends critically on appropriate flux balances between forward and reverse reactions. Our findings are predictive and pose novel hypotheses that should be validated with future experiments.
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- Weiwei Yin
- The Wallace H, Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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Biochemical systems theory (BST) is the foundation for a set of analytical andmodeling tools that facilitate the analysis of dynamic biological systems. This paper depicts major developments in BST up to the current state of the art in 2012. It discusses its rationale, describes the typical strategies and methods of designing, diagnosing, analyzing, and utilizing BST models, and reviews areas of application. The paper is intended as a guide for investigators entering the fascinating field of biological systems analysis and as a resource for practitioners and experts.
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