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Zeng L, Yu G, Yang K, He Q, Hao W, Xiang W, Long Z, Chen H, Tang X, Sun L. Exploring the mechanism of Celastrol in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis based on systems pharmacology and multi-omics. Sci Rep 2024; 14:1604. [PMID: 38238321 PMCID: PMC10796403 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-48248-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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To explore the molecular network mechanism of Celastrol in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) based on a novel strategy (integrated systems pharmacology, proteomics, transcriptomics and single-cell transcriptomics). Firstly, the potential targets of Celastrol and RA genes were predicted through the database, and the Celastrol-RA targets were obtained by taking the intersection. Then, transcriptomic data and proteomic data of Celastrol treatment of RA were collected. Subsequently, Celastrol-RA targets, differentially expressed genes, and differentially expressed proteins were imported into Metascape for enrichment analysis, and related networks were constructed. Finally, the core targets of Celastrol-RA targets, differentially expressed genes, and differentially expressed proteins were mapped to synoviocytes of RA mice to find potential cell populations for Celastrol therapy. A total of 195 Celastrol-RA targets, 2068 differential genes, 294 differential proteins were obtained. The results of enrichment analysis showed that these targets, genes and proteins were mainly related to extracellular matrix organization, TGF-β signaling pathway, etc. The results of single cell sequencing showed that the main clusters of these targets, genes, and proteins could be mapped to RA synovial cells. For example, Mmp9 was mainly distributed in Hematopoietic cells, especially in Ptprn+fibroblast. The results of molecular docking also suggested that Celastrol could stably combine with molecules predicted by network pharmacology. In conclusion, this study used systems pharmacology, transcriptomics, proteomics, single-cell transcriptomics to reveal that Celastrol may regulate the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway by regulating key targets such as TNF and IL6, and then play an immune regulatory role.
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- Liuting Zeng
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China
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- People's Hospital of Ningxiang City, Ningxiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine on Prevention and Treatment of Cardio-Cerebral Diseases, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Guangzhou Panyu Central Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The First People's Hospital Changde City, Changde, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Guangzhou Panyu Central Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine on Prevention and Treatment of Cardio-Cerebral Diseases, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China.
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China.
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anhui, China.
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Diez J, Selsted ME, Bannister TD, Minond D. An ADAM10 Exosite Inhibitor Is Efficacious in an In Vivo Collagen-Induced Arthritis Model. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:87. [PMID: 38256920 PMCID: PMC10819767 DOI: 10.3390/ph17010087] [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: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic autoimmune inflammatory disease that affects millions of people worldwide. There are multiple disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs available; however, many patients do not respond to any treatment. A disintegrin and metalloproteinase 10 has been suggested as a potential new target for RA due to its role in the release of multiple pro- and anti-inflammatory factors from cell surfaces. In the present study, we determined the pharmacokinetic parameters and in vivo efficacy of a compound CID3117694 from a novel class of non-zinc-binding inhibitors. Oral bioavailability was demonstrated in the blood and synovial fluid after a 10 mg/kg dose. To test efficacy, we established the collagen-induced arthritis model in mice. CID3117694 was administered orally at 10, 30, and 50 mg/kg/day for 28 days. CID3117694 was able to dose-dependently improve the disease score, decrease RA markers in the blood, and decrease signs of inflammation, hyperplasia, pannus formation, and cartilage erosion in the affected joints compared to the untreated control. Additionally, mice treated with CID 3117694 did not exhibit any clinical signs of distress, suggesting low toxicity. The results of this study suggest that the inhibition of ADAM10 exosite can be a viable therapeutic approach to RA.
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- Juan Diez
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, 3321 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, USA;
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 2011 Zonal Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA;
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology, 120 Scripps Way, Jupiter, FL 33458, USA;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, 3321 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, USA;
- Rumbaugh-Goodwin Institute for Cancer Research, Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Avenue, CCR r.605, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, USA
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Yildirim D, Baykul M, Edek YC, Gulengul M, Alp GT, Eroglu FS, Adisen E, Kucuk H, Erden A, Goker B, Nas K, Ozturk MA. Could serum HMGB1 levels be a predictor associated with psoriatic arthritis? Biomark Med 2023; 17:871-880. [PMID: 38117143 DOI: 10.2217/bmm-2023-0490] [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] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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Background/aim: Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease that predominantly affects the skin and musculoskeletal system. We hypothesized that HMGB1, an inflammatory nuclear protein, may play a role in the musculoskeletal involvement of psoriasis. Methods: Forty patients with psoriasis and 45 with psoriatic arthritis were involved in the study; the results were compared with 22 healthy controls. Serum HMGB1 levels were evaluated from peripheral blood samples. Results: Serum HMGB1 levels were found to be significantly higher in patients with psoriasis regardless of joint involvement (p < 0.001). Also, HMGB1 levels were correlated with the extent of psoriasis. Conclusion: Serum HMGB1 levels may contribute to the progression of psoriasis to psoriatic arthritis and correlate with the severity of skin involvement.
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- Derya Yildirim
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, 06460, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Sakarya University, 54100, Sakarya, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, 06460, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, 06460, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, 06460, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, 06460, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, 06460, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, 06460, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, 06460, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, 06460, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Sakarya University, 54100, Sakarya, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, 06460, Ankara, Turkey
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Valner A, Müller R, Kull M, Põlluste K, Lember M, Kallikorm R. Does Dietary Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Intake Associate With Bone Mineral Density and Limb Structural Changes in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis? Nutr Metab Insights 2023; 16:11786388231176169. [PMID: 37383545 PMCID: PMC10293524 DOI: 10.1177/11786388231176169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023] Open
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Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory disease that can result in bone erosion, lean mass lowering, and increase of fat mass without changes in body weight. The dietary consumption of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) has been assessed in many studies due to their potential anti-inflammatory effect. Aim The aim of this research was to identify if dietary intake of PUFAs associates with bone mineral density (BMD) and limb structural changes in early rheumatoid arthritis (ERA) compared to a population-based control group. The study was conducted because previous results have been insufficient. Methods The study group consisted of 83 ERA patients and 321 control subjects. A dual-energy X-Ray absorptiometry (DXA) machine was used to measure hip, lumbar spine, and radius BMD, as well as arm and leg fat, lean, and bone mass. Dietary habits and inflammatory markers were assessed to evaluate the effects to BMD and limb structural changes. Results In ERA subjects, higher dietary consumption of PUFAs was associated with a decrease in arm fat mass (b -28.17, P = .02) and possibly with higher lumbar BMD (b 0.008, P = .058). Limb bone and lean mass changes were not associated with dietary intake of PUFAs. Conclusion Balanced nutrition is essential. Consuming PUFAs could be beneficial in ERA preventing structural changes to hands, but additional research is needed.
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- Annika Valner
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
- Internal Medicine Clinic, Tartu University Hospital, Tartu, Estonia
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
- Internal Medicine Clinic, Tartu University Hospital, Tartu, Estonia
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- Viljandi County Hospital, Viljandi County, Estonia
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
- Internal Medicine Clinic, Tartu University Hospital, Tartu, Estonia
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
- Internal Medicine Clinic, Tartu University Hospital, Tartu, Estonia
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Tocopheryl Phosphate Inhibits Rheumatoid Arthritis-Related Gene Expression In Vitro and Ameliorates Arthritic Symptoms in Mice. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27041425. [PMID: 35209214 PMCID: PMC8880618 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27041425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Anti-rheumatoid arthritis (RA) effects of α-tocopherol (α-T) have been shown in human patients in a double-blind trial. However, the effects of α-T and its derivatives on fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS) during the pathogenesis of RA remain unclear. In the present study, we compared the expression levels of genes related to RA progression in FLS treated with α-T, succinic ester of α-T (TS), and phosphate ester of α-T (TP), as determined via RT-PCR. The mRNA levels of interleukin (IL)-6, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-3, and MMP-13 were reduced by treatment with TP without cytotoxicity, while α-T and TS did not show such effects. Furthermore, intraperitoneal injection of TP ameliorated the edema of the foot and joint and improved the arthritis score in laminarin-induced RA model mice. Therefore, TP exerted anti-RA effects through by inhibiting RA-related gene expression.
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