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Yu D, Lu Z, Chong Y. Integrins as a bridge between bacteria and cells: key targets for therapeutic wound healing. BURNS & TRAUMA 2024; 12:tkae022. [PMID: 39015251 PMCID: PMC11250365 DOI: 10.1093/burnst/tkae022] [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: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
Abstract
Integrins are heterodimers composed of α and β subunits that are bonded through non-covalent interactions. Integrins mediate the dynamic connection between extracellular adhesion molecules and the intracellular actin cytoskeleton. Integrins are present in various tissues and organs where these heterodimers participate in diverse physiological and pathological responses at the molecular level in living organisms. Wound healing is a crucial process in the recovery from traumatic diseases and comprises three overlapping phases: inflammation, proliferation and remodeling. Integrins are regulated during the entire wound healing process to enhance processes such as inflammation, angiogenesis and re-epithelialization. Prolonged inflammation may result in failure of wound healing, leading to conditions such as chronic wounds. Bacterial colonization of a wound is one of the primary causes of chronic wounds. Integrins facilitate the infectious effects of bacteria on the host organism, leading to chronic inflammation, bacterial colonization, and ultimately, the failure of wound healing. The present study investigated the role of integrins as bridges for bacteria-cell interactions during wound healing, evaluated the role of integrins as nodes for bacterial inhibition during chronic wound formation, and discussed the challenges and prospects of using integrins as therapeutic targets in wound healing.
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- Dong Yu
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, No. 368 Hanjiang Middle Road, Yangzhou 225000, Jiangsu, China
- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, No. 368 Hanjiang Middle Road, Yangzhou 225000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, No. 368 Hanjiang Middle Road, Yangzhou 225000, Jiangsu, China
- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, No. 368 Hanjiang Middle Road, Yangzhou 225000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, No. 368 Hanjiang Middle Road, Yangzhou 225000, Jiangsu, China
- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, No. 368 Hanjiang Middle Road, Yangzhou 225000, Jiangsu, China
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Yu D, Lu Z, Nie F, Chong Y. Integrins regulation of wound healing processes: insights for chronic skin wound therapeutics. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2024; 14:1324441. [PMID: 38505290 PMCID: PMC10949986 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2024.1324441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
Abstract
Integrins are heterodimers composed of non-covalently associated alpha and beta subunits that mediate the dynamic linkage between extracellular adhesion molecules and the intracellular actin cytoskeleton. Integrins are present in various tissues and organs and are involved in different physiological and pathological molecular responses in vivo. Wound healing is an important process in the recovery from traumatic diseases and consists of three overlapping phases: inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. Integrin regulation acts throughout the wound healing process to promote wound healing. Prolonged inflammation may lead to failure of wound healing, such as wound chronicity. One of the main causes of chronic wound formation is bacterial colonization of the wound. In this review, we review the role of integrins in the regulation of wound healing processes such as angiogenesis and re-epithelialization, as well as the role of integrins in mediating bacterial infections during wound chronicity, and the challenges and prospects of integrins as therapeutic targets for infected wound healing.
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- Dong Yu
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Yan L, Rui C, Zhuang B, Liu X, Luan T, Jiang L, Dong Z, Wang Q, Wu A, Li P, Wang X, Zeng X. 17β-Estradiol Mediates Staphylococcus aureus Adhesion in Vaginal Epithelial Cells via Estrogen Receptor α-Associated Signaling Pathway. Curr Microbiol 2023; 80:391. [PMID: 37884702 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-023-03488-6] [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] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
Abstract
Staphylococcus aureus, a major opportunistic pathogen in aerobic vaginitis (AV), can potentially invade the host and occasionally cause infections. Estrogen is associated with an altered immune response of vaginal epithelial cells and prevention of certain vaginal infectious diseases. However, the molecular mechanisms involving estrogen and S. aureus adhesion to vaginal epithelial cells remain unclear. Thus, here, VK2/E6E7 vaginal epithelial cells were infected with S. aureus, and the role of the estrogen receptor α-associated signaling pathway (ERα/FAK/Src/iNOS axis) in S. aureus adhesion was evaluated. The estrogen-associated phosphorylation status of ERα, FAK, and Src and the protein level of iNOS were assessed by western blotting. We used a specific ERα inhibitor to validate the involvement of the ERα-associated signaling pathway. The results showed that with exposure to 1 nM estrogen for 24 h, transient ERα-associated pathway activation was observed, and the protein expression upregulation was accompanied by a dose-dependent increase in 17-β-estradiol (E2) content and increased S. aureus adherence to vaginal epithelial cells. Estrogen-induced activation of the ERα/FAK/Src/iNOS axis was notably inhibited by the specific ERα inhibitor (ICI 182780). Simultaneously, a significant decrease in the number of adherent S. aureus was observed. However, this inhibitory effect diminished after inhibitor treatment for 24 h. Our findings suggested that the ERα-associated signaling pathway might be involved in S. aureus adherence to vaginal epithelial cells, which appeared to be linked to enhanced cell adhesion leading to AV.
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- Lina Yan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Nanjing, 210004, People's Republic of China.
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Changzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, 213003, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Nanjing, 210004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Nanjing, 210004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jiangsu Taizhou People's Hospital, Taizhou, 225300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Nanjing, 210004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Nanjing, 210004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Nanjing, 210004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Nanjing, 210004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Nanjing, 210004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Nanjing, 210004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Nanjing, 210004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Nanjing, 210004, People's Republic of China
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Lamont RJ, Miller DP, Bagaitkar J. Illuminating the oral microbiome: cellular microbiology. FEMS Microbiol Rev 2023; 47:fuad045. [PMID: 37533213 PMCID: PMC10657920 DOI: 10.1093/femsre/fuad045] [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] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023] Open
Abstract
Epithelial cells line mucosal surfaces such as in the gingival crevice and provide a barrier to the ingress of colonizing microorganisms. However, epithelial cells are more than a passive barrier to microbial intrusion, and rather constitute an interactive interface with colonizing organisms which senses the composition of the microbiome and communicates this information to the underlying cells of the innate immune system. Microorganisms, for their part, have devised means to manipulate host cell signal transduction pathways to favor their colonization and survival. Study of this field, which has become known as cellular microbiology, has revealed much about epithelial cell physiology, bacterial colonization and pathogenic strategies, and innate host responses.
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- Richard J Lamont
- Department of Oral Immunology and Infectious Diseases, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, KY40202, United States
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, VA23298, United States
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- Center for Microbial Pathogenesis, Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, OH43205, United States
- Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, OH43210, United States
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Su L, Liu J, Yue Q, Zhang S, Zhao C, Sun X, Xu J, Jiang X, Li K, Li B, Zhao L. Evaluation of the effects of e-cigarette aerosol extracts and tobacco cigarette smoke extracts on human gingival epithelial cells. Toxicol In Vitro 2023:105605. [PMID: 37164182 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2023.105605] [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: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
Abstract
Smoking increases the risk of a number of diseases, including cardiovascular, oral and lung diseases. E-cigarettes are gaining popularity among young people as an alternative to cigarettes, but there is debate over whether they are less harmful to the mouth than e-cigarettes. In this study, human gingival epithelial cells (HGECs) were treated with four commercially available e-cigarette aerosol condensates (ECAC) or commercially available generic cigarette smoke condensates (CSC) with different nicotine concentrations. Cell viability was determined by MTT assay. Cell apoptosis was observed by acridine orange (AO) and Hoechst33258 staining. The levels of type I collagen, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP-1, MMP-3), cyclooxygenase 2 and inflammatory factors were detected by ELISA and RT-PCR. Finally, ROS levels were analyzed by ROS staining. The different effects of CSC and ECAC on HGECs were compared. The results showed that higher nicotine concentration of CS significantly reduced the activity of HGECs. By contrast, all ECAC had no significant effect. The levels of matrix metalloproteinase, COX-2, and inflammatory factors were higher in HGECs treated with CSC than those treated with ECAC. In contrast, the level of type I collagen was higher in HGECs treated with ECAC than those treated with CSC. In conclusion, all four flavors of e-cigarettes were less toxic to HGE cells than tobacco, but further clinical studies are needed to determine whether e-cigarettes are less harmful to oral health than conventional cigarettes.
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- Le Su
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, PR China; Shengshengxiangrong (Shandong) Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Jinan, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, PR China; Shengshengxiangrong (Shandong) Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Jinan, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, PR China
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- Shenzhen RELX Tech. Co., Ltd, Shenzhen 518000, China.
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- Shenzhen RELX Tech. Co., Ltd, Shenzhen 518000, China.
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- Shandong Zhuoran Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Jinan, PR China
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- Shandong Zhuoran Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Jinan, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, PR China; Shandong Chenzhang Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Jinan, PR China.
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Su L, Liu J, Yue Q, Zhang S, Zhao C, Sun X, Xu J, Jiang X, Li K, Li B, Zhao L. Evaluation of the Effects of E-Cigarette Aerosol Extracts and Tobacco Cigarette Smoke Extracts on Human Gingival Epithelial Cells. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:10919-10929. [PMID: 37008119 PMCID: PMC10061507 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c07324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
Abstract
Smoking increases the risk of a number of diseases, including cardiovascular, oral, and lung diseases. E-cigarettes are gaining popularity among young people as an alternative to cigarettes, but there is debate over whether they are less harmful to the mouth than e-cigarettes. In this study, human gingival epithelial cells (HGECs) were treated with four commercially available e-cigarette aerosol condensates (ECAC) or commercially available generic cigarette smoke condensates (CSC) with different nicotine concentrations. Cell viability was determined by MTT assay. Cell apoptosis was observed by acridine orange (AO) and Hoechst33258 staining. The levels of type I collagen, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP-1, MMP-3), cyclooxygenase 2, and inflammatory factors were detected by ELISA and RT-PCR. Finally, ROS levels were analyzed by ROS staining. The different effects of CSC and ECAC on HGECs were compared. The results showed that higher nicotine concentration of CS significantly reduced the activity of HGECs. By contrast, all ECAC had no significant effect. The levels of matrix metalloproteinase, COX-2, and inflammatory factors were higher in HGECs treated with CSC than those treated with ECAC. In contrast, the level of type I collagen was higher in HGECs treated with ECAC than those treated with CSC. In conclusion, all four flavors of e-cigarettes were less toxic to HGE cells than tobacco, but further clinical studies are needed to determine whether e-cigarettes are less harmful to oral health than conventional cigarettes.
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- Le Su
- State
Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School
of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology,
Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, P.R. China
- Shengshengxiangrong
(Shandong) Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Jinan 250000, P.R. China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School
of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology,
Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, P.R. China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School
of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology,
Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, P.R. China
- Shengshengxiangrong
(Shandong) Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Jinan 250000, P.R. China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School
of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology,
Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, P.R. China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School
of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology,
Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, P.R. China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School
of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology,
Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, P.R. China
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- Shenzhen
RELX Tech. Co., Ltd, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- Shenzhen
RELX Tech. Co., Ltd, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- Shandong
Zhuoran Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Jinan 250000, P.R. China
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- Shandong
Zhuoran Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Jinan 250000, P.R. China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School
of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology,
Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, P.R. China
- Shandong
Chenzhang Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Jinan 250353, P.R. China
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Ge L, Liu J, Lin B, Qin X. Progress in understanding primary glomerular disease: insights from urinary proteomics and in-depth analyses of potential biomarkers based on bioinformatics. Crit Rev Clin Lab Sci 2023:1-20. [PMID: 36815270 DOI: 10.1080/10408363.2023.2178378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
Abstract
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has become a global public health challenge. While primary glomerular disease (PGD) is one of the leading causes of CKD, the specific pathogenesis of PGD is still unclear. Accurate diagnosis relies largely on invasive renal biopsy, which carries risks of bleeding, pain, infection and kidney vein thrombosis. Problems with the biopsy procedure include lack of glomeruli in the tissue obtained, and the sampling site not being reflective of the overall lesion in the kidney. Repeated renal biopsies to monitor disease progression cannot be performed because of the significant risks of bleeding and kidney vein thrombosis. On the other hand, urine collection, a noninvasive method, can be performed repeatedly, and urinary proteins can reflect pathological changes in the urinary system. Advancements in proteomics technologies, especially mass spectrometry, have facilitated the identification of candidate biomarkers in different pathological types of PGD. Such biomarkers not only provide insights into the pathogenesis of PGD but also are important for diagnosis, monitoring treatment, and prognosis. In this review, we summarize the findings from studies that have used urinary proteomics, among other omics screens, to identify potential biomarkers for different types of PGD. Moreover, we performed an in-depth bioinformatic analysis to gain a deeper understanding of the biological processes and protein-protein interaction networks in which these candidate biomarkers may participate. This review, including a description of an integrated analysis method, is intended to provide insights into the pathogenesis, noninvasive diagnosis, and personalized treatment efforts of PGD and other associated diseases.
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- Lili Ge
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.,Liaoning Clinical Research Center for Laboratory Medicine, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.,Liaoning Clinical Research Center for Laboratory Medicine, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.,Liaoning Clinical Research Center for Laboratory Medicine, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.,Liaoning Clinical Research Center for Laboratory Medicine, Shenyang, China
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Expression of Macrophage Polarization Markers against the Most Prevalent Serotypes of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemomitans. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10071384. [PMID: 35889103 PMCID: PMC9318388 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10071384] [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: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, a Gram-negative bacterium with seven serotypes (a–g) according to the structure of its LPS, has been defined as one of the most important pathogens in the development of a dysbiotic periodontal biofilm and the onset of periodontitis (an inflammatory chronic disease of the tissues around the teeth), where the serotype b is characterized as the most virulent compared with the other serotypes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the expression of the macrophage polarization markers M0, M1, and M2 against A. actinomycetemcomitans. Methods: THP-1 cells were infected with A. actinomycetemcomitans serotypes a, b, and c. The expression of CD11b, CD4, CD14, and CD68 for M0; IL-6, HLA/DRA, and CXCL10 for M21, and IL-10, CD163, fibronectin-1 or FN1, and CCL17 was evaluated by qPCR at 2 and 24 h after infection. Results: An increase in the expression of these molecules was induced by all serotypes at both times of infection, showing higher levels of expression to the M1 panel at 2 and 24 h compared to other markers. Conclusions: A. actinomycetemcomitans has a role in the macrophage polarization to the M1 phenotype in a non-serotype-dependent manner.
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Betancur D, Muñoz Grez C, Oñate A. Comparative Analysis of Cytokine Expression in Oral Keratinocytes and THP-1 Macrophages in Response to the Most Prevalent Serotypes of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans. Microorganisms 2021; 9:622. [PMID: 33802988 PMCID: PMC8002688 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9030622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with a dysbiotic biofilm. Many pathogens have been related with its progression and severity, one of which is Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, a Gram-negative bacteria with seven serotypes (a-g) according with the structure of its LPS, with serotype b defined as the most virulent compared with the other serotypes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the response of oral keratinocytes and macrophages to A. actinomycetemcomitans. METHODS Oral keratinocytes (OKF6/TERT2) and macrophages (THP-1) were infected with A. actinomycetemcomitans serotypes a, b and c. The expression of IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, IL-18, TNF-α, MMP-9, RANKL, TLR-2, TLR-4, TLR-6, thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), and ICAM-1 was evaluated by qPCR at 2 and 24 h after infection. RESULTS An increase in the expression of these molecules was induced by all serotypes at both times of infection, with macrophages showing higher levels of expression at 24 h compared to epithelial cells in which the highest levels were observed in the first hours after infection. CONCLUSIONS Keratinocytes and macrophages contribute to the inflammation in periodontitis from the early stages of infection, producing the first waves of cytokines, acting as the first signal for professional immune cell recruitment and modulation of more specific immune responses.
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- Laboratory of Molecular Immunology, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4030000, Chile; (D.B.); (C.M.G.)
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Huang L, Zeng J, Bosch-Tijhof C, Ling J, Wei X, van Loveren C, Crielaard W, Deng DM. Effects of bacterial physiological states and bacterial species on host-microbe interactions. BIOFOULING 2018; 34:870-879. [PMID: 30326724 DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2018.1514026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2017] [Revised: 08/12/2018] [Accepted: 08/14/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
Abstract
This study investigated how the physiological states of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (Aa) and Streptococcus mitis affect their intracellular invasion capabilities and the resulting host cell responses. The physiological states included two forms of planktonic states, floating or sedimented (by centrifugation) and the biofilm state (with centrifugation). Confluent epithelial Ca9-22 cells were challenged with floating or sedimented planktonic cultures, or with 24-h biofilms for 3 h. The results show that intracellular invasion efficiencies were clearly affected by the bacterial physiological states. For both bacterial species, the sedimented-cells displayed 2-10 times higher invasion efficiency than the floating-cells (p < 0.05). The invasion efficiency of Aa biofilms was three fold lower than sedimented cells, whereas those of S. mitis biofilms were similar to sedimented cells. Unlike invasion, the metabolic activities of Ca9-22 were unaffected by different bacterial physiological states. However, Aa biofilms induced higher IL-1β expression than planktonic cultures. In conclusion, different bacterial physiological states can affect the outcomes of (in vitro) host-microbe interaction in different ways.
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- Lijia Huang
- a Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology , Sun Yat-sen University , Guangzhou , PR China
- b Department of Preventive Dentistry , Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam , Amsterdam , the Netherlands
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- a Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology , Sun Yat-sen University , Guangzhou , PR China
- b Department of Preventive Dentistry , Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam , Amsterdam , the Netherlands
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- b Department of Preventive Dentistry , Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam , Amsterdam , the Netherlands
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- a Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology , Sun Yat-sen University , Guangzhou , PR China
- c Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology , Sun Yat-sen University , Guangzhou , PR China
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- a Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology , Sun Yat-sen University , Guangzhou , PR China
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- b Department of Preventive Dentistry , Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam , Amsterdam , the Netherlands
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- b Department of Preventive Dentistry , Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam , Amsterdam , the Netherlands
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- b Department of Preventive Dentistry , Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam , Amsterdam , the Netherlands
- c Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology , Sun Yat-sen University , Guangzhou , PR China
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