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Huang J, Huang H, Liu M, Yang W, Wang H. Involvement of the TRPV1 receptor and the endocannabinoid system in schizophrenia. Brain Res Bull 2024; 215:111007. [PMID: 38852650 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2024.111007] [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: 04/18/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Schizophrenia (SCZ) is a severe mental disorder, but its pathogenesis is still unknown, and its clinical treatment effect is very limited. Transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) channel and the Endocannabinoid System (ECS)have been confirmed to be involved in the pathogenesis of SCZ, although their actions have not been fully clarified yet. The objective is to examine TRPV1 and ECS expression in the blood of schizophrenia patients and investigate their correlation with disease severity. METHODS This is a cross-sectional investigation. Peripheral blood samples were gathered from normal controls (NC, n=37), as well as individuals with schizophrenia, including first episode (n=30) and recurrent (n=30) cases. We employed western blot and ELISA techniques to quantify TRPV1, cannabinoid receptors 1(CB1), anandamide (AEA), and 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG), and assess the severity of the patient's symptoms by means of the PANSS scale. RESULTS Compared to NC, TRPV1 levels showed a noticeable decrease in both first episode schizophrenia (f-SCZ group) and recurrent schizophrenia (r-SCZ group) subjects. Additionally, CB1 levels appeared increased in f-SCZ group. Furthermore, 2-AG levels were found to be elevated in both f-SCZ group and r-SCZ group compared to NC, whereas AEA levels were decreased in f-SCZ group but increased in r-SCZ group. Moreover, among schizophrenia patients, TRPV1 demonstrated a negative correlation with negative symptoms. Within r-SCZ subjects, CB1 displayed a negative correlation with relapse number, while 2-AG showed a correlation in the opposite direction. CONCLUSIONS This study provides initial clinical evidence of changed TRPV1 expression in schizophrenia, potentially linked to negative symptoms. These results suggest a possible dysfunction of TRPV1 and the endocannabinoid system (ECS), which might offer new avenues for medical interventions.
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- Junjie Huang
- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
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- School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China; Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Developmentally Originated Disease, Wuhan 430071, China.
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Xiang F, Zhang S, Tang M, Li P, Zhang H, Xiong J, Zhang Q, Li X. Optogenetics Neuromodulation of the Nose. Behav Neurol 2024; 2024:2627406. [PMID: 39165250 PMCID: PMC11335419 DOI: 10.1155/2024/2627406] [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: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/22/2024] Open
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Recently developed optogenetic technology, which allows high-fidelity control of neuronal activity, has been applied to investigate the neural circuits underlying sensory processing and behavior. The nasal cavity is innervated by the olfactory nerve and trigeminal nerve, which are closely related to common symptoms of rhinitis, such as impairment of smell, itching, and sneezing. The olfactory system has an amazing ability to distinguish thousands of odorant molecules at trace levels. However, there are many issues in olfactory sensing mechanisms that need to be addressed. Optogenetics offers a novel technical approach to solve this dilemma. Therefore, we review the recent advances in olfactory optogenetics to clarify the mechanisms of chemical sensing, which may help identify the mechanism of dysfunction and suggest possible treatments for impaired smell. Additionally, in rhinitis patients, alterations in the other nerve (trigeminal nerve) that innervates the nasal cavity can lead to hyperresponsiveness to various nociceptive stimuli and central sensitization, causing frequent and persistent itching and sneezing. In the last several years, the application of optogenetics in regulating nociceptive receptors, which are distributed in sensory nerve endings, and amino acid receptors, which are distributed in vital brain regions, to alleviate overreaction to nociceptive stimuli, has gained significant attention. Therefore, we focus on the progress in optogenetics and its application in neuromodulation of nociceptive stimuli and discuss the potential clinical translation for treating rhinitis in the future.
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- Feng Xiang
- TCM DepartmentChongqing University Cancer HospitalChongqing Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- E.N.T. DepartmentHospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- E.N.T. DepartmentChengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- E.N.T. DepartmentHospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- E.N.T. DepartmentChengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- E.N.T. DepartmentHospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- E.N.T. DepartmentChengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- E.N.T. DepartmentHospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- E.N.T. DepartmentChengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- E.N.T. DepartmentHospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- E.N.T. DepartmentChengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- E.N.T. DepartmentHospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- E.N.T. DepartmentChengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- E.N.T. DepartmentHospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Zong P, Li CX, Feng J, Cicchetti M, Yue L. TRP Channels in Stroke. Neurosci Bull 2024; 40:1141-1159. [PMID: 37995056 PMCID: PMC11306852 DOI: 10.1007/s12264-023-01151-5] [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: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Ischemic stroke is a devastating disease that affects millions of patients worldwide. Unfortunately, there are no effective medications for mitigating brain injury after ischemic stroke. TRP channels are evolutionally ancient biosensors that detect external stimuli as well as tissue or cellular injury. To date, many members of the TRP superfamily have been reported to contribute to ischemic brain injury, including the TRPC subfamily (1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7), TRPV subfamily (1, 2, 3, 4) and TRPM subfamily (2, 4, 7). These TRP channels share structural similarities but have distinct channel functions and properties. Their activation during ischemic stroke can be beneficial, detrimental, or even both. In this review, we focus on discussing the interesting features of stroke-related TRP channels and summarizing the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms responsible for their involvement in ischemic brain injury.
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- Pengyu Zong
- Department of Cell Biology, Calhoun Cardiology Center, School of Medicine (UConn Health), University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, 06030, USA.
- Institute for the Brain and Cognitive Sciences, University of Connecticut, 337 Mansfield Road, Unit 1272, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA.
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- Department of Cell Biology, Calhoun Cardiology Center, School of Medicine (UConn Health), University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, 06030, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, Calhoun Cardiology Center, School of Medicine (UConn Health), University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, 06030, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, Calhoun Cardiology Center, School of Medicine (UConn Health), University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, 06030, USA
- Department of Neuroscience, University of Pittsburgh, 4200 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15260, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, Calhoun Cardiology Center, School of Medicine (UConn Health), University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, 06030, USA.
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Cutler B, Haesemeyer M. Vertebrate behavioral thermoregulation: knowledge and future directions. NEUROPHOTONICS 2024; 11:033409. [PMID: 38769950 PMCID: PMC11105118 DOI: 10.1117/1.nph.11.3.033409] [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: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Thermoregulation is critical for survival across species. In animals, the nervous system detects external and internal temperatures, integrates this information with internal states, and ultimately forms a decision on appropriate thermoregulatory actions. Recent work has identified critical molecules and sensory and motor pathways controlling thermoregulation. However, especially with regard to behavioral thermoregulation, many open questions remain. Here, we aim to both summarize the current state of research, the "knowledge," as well as what in our mind is still largely missing, the "future directions." Given the host of circuit entry points that have been discovered, we specifically see that the time is ripe for a neuro-computational perspective on thermoregulation. Such a perspective is largely lacking but is increasingly fueled and made possible by the development of advanced tools and modeling strategies.
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- Bradley Cutler
- Graduate program in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, Columbus, Ohio, United States
- The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States
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Marshall-Gradisnik S, Martini Sasso E, Eaton-Fitch N, Smith P, Baraniuk JN, Muraki K. Novel characterization of endogenous transient receptor potential melastatin 3 ion channels from Gulf War Illness participants. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0305704. [PMID: 38917121 PMCID: PMC11198784 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0305704] [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: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
Abstract
Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a chronic condition characterized by multisystem symptoms that still affect up to one-third of veterans who engaged in combat in the Gulf War three decades ago. The aetiology of GWI is mainly explained by exposure to multiple toxic agents, vaccines, and medications. As there is a significant overlap in symptoms between GWI and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), the objective of this study was to investigate a biomarker widely reported in Natural Killer (NK) cells from ME/CFS patients, the Transient Receptor Potential Melastatin 3 (TRPM3) ion channel. NK cells from 6 healthy controls (HC) and 6 GWI participants were isolated, and TRPM3 function was assessed through whole-cell patch-clamp. As demonstrated by prior studies, NK cells from HC expressed typical TRPM3 function after pharmacomodulation. In contrast, this pilot investigation demonstrates a dysfunctional TRPM3 in NK cells from GWI participants through application of a TRPM3 agonist and confirmed by a TRPM3 antagonist. There was a significant reduction in TRPM3 function from GWI than results measured in HC. This study provides an unprecedented research field to investigate the involvement of TRP ion channels in the pathomechanism and potential medical interventions to improve GWI quality of life.
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- Sonya Marshall-Gradisnik
- The National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
- Consortium Health International for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- The National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
- Consortium Health International for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
- School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- The National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
- Consortium Health International for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- Consortium Health International for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
- Clinical Medicine, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- Consortium Health International for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
- Department of Medicine, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, United States of America
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- Consortium Health International for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
- Laboratory of Cellular Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Aichi-Gakuin University, Nagoya, Japan
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Szabó K, Makkai G, Konkoly J, Kormos V, Gaszner B, Berki T, Pintér E. TRPA1 Covalent Ligand JT010 Modifies T Lymphocyte Activation. Biomolecules 2024; 14:632. [PMID: 38927036 PMCID: PMC11202300 DOI: 10.3390/biom14060632] [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: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Transient Receptor Potential Ankyrin 1 (TRPA1) is a non-selective cation channel involved in sensitivity to a plethora of irritating agents and endogenous mediators of oxidative stress. TRPA1 influences neuroinflammation and macrophage and lymphocyte functions, but its role is controversial in immune cells. We reported earlier a detectable, but orders-of-magnitude-lower level of Trpa1 mRNA in monocytes and lymphocytes than in sensory neurons by qRT-PCR analyses of cells from lymphoid organs of mice. Our present goals were to (a) further elucidate the expression of Trpa1 mRNA in immune cells by RNAscope in situ hybridization (ISH) and (b) test the role of TRPA1 in lymphocyte activation. RNAscope ISH confirmed that Trpa1 transcripts were detectable in CD14+ and CD4+ cells from the peritoneal cavity of mice. A selective TRPA1 agonist JT010 elevated Ca2+ levels in these cells only at high concentrations. However, a concentration-dependent inhibitory effect of JT010 was observed on T-cell receptor (TcR)-induced Ca2+ signals in CD4+ T lymphocytes, while JT010 neither modified B cell activation nor ionomycin-stimulated Ca2+ level. Based on our present and past findings, TRPA1 activation negatively modulates T lymphocyte activation, but it does not appear to be a key regulator of TcR-stimulated calcium signaling.
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- Katalin Szabó
- Institute of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, University of Pécs Medical School, H-7624 Pécs, Hungary (E.P.)
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- Nano-Bio-Imaging Core Facility, University of Pécs Medical School, H-7624 Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, University of Pécs Medical School, H-7624 Pécs, Hungary (E.P.)
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, University of Pécs Medical School, H-7624 Pécs, Hungary (E.P.)
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- Research Group for Mood Disorders, Department of Anatomy, University of Pécs Medical School, H-7624 Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Immunology and Biotechnology, University of Pécs Clinical Center, H-7624 Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, University of Pécs Medical School, H-7624 Pécs, Hungary (E.P.)
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Rajan S, Shalygin A, Gudermann T, Chubanov V, Dietrich A. TRPM2 channels are essential for regulation of cytokine production in lung interstitial macrophages. J Cell Physiol 2024. [PMID: 38785126 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.31322] [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: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Interstitial macrophages (IMs) are essential for organ homeostasis, inflammation, and autonomous immune response in lung tissues, which are achieved through polarization to a pro-inflammatory M1 and an M2 state for tissue repair. Their remote parenchymal localization and low counts, however, are limiting factors for their isolation and molecular characterization of their specific role during tissue inflammation. We isolated viable murine IMs in sufficient quantities by coculturing them with stromal cells and analyzed mRNA expression patterns of transient receptor potential (TRP) channels in naïve and M1 polarized IMs after application of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and interferon γ. M-RNAs for the second member of the melastatin family of TRP channels, TRPM2, were upregulated in the M1 state and functional channels were identified by their characteristic currents induced by ADP-ribose, its specific activator. Most interestingly, cytokine production and secretion of interleukin-1α (IL-1α), IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α in M1 polarized but TRPM2-deficient IMs was significantly enhanced compared to WT cells. Activation of TRPM2 channels by ADP-ribose (ADPR) released from mitochondria by ROS-produced H2O2 significantly increases plasma membrane depolarization, which inhibits production of reactive oxygen species by NADPH oxidases and reduces cytokine production and secretion in a negative feedback loop. Therefore, TRPM2 channels are essential for the regulation of cytokine production in M1-polarized murine IMs. Specific activation of these channels may promote an anti-inflammatory phenotype and prevent a harmful cytokine storm often observed in COVID-19 patients.
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- Suhasini Rajan
- Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), LMU-Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), LMU-Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), LMU-Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), LMU-Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), LMU-Munich, Munich, Germany
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Vašek D, Fikarová N, Marková VN, Honc O, Pacáková L, Porubská B, Somova V, Novotný J, Melkes B, Krulová M. Lipopolysaccharide pretreatment increases the sensitivity of the TRPV1 channel and promotes an anti-inflammatory phenotype of capsaicin-activated macrophages. J Inflamm (Lond) 2024; 21:17. [PMID: 38790047 PMCID: PMC11127439 DOI: 10.1186/s12950-024-00391-0] [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: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) is well-established in neuronal function, yet its role in immune reactions remains enigmatic. The conflicting data on its inflammatory role, suggesting both pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory effects upon TRPV1 stimulation in immune cells, adds complexity. To unravel TRPV1 immunomodulatory mechanisms, we investigated how the TRPV1 agonist capsaicin influences lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced pro-inflammatory macrophage phenotypes. RESULTS Changes in the surface molecules, cytokine production, and signaling cascades linked to the phenotype of M1 or M2 macrophages of the J774 macrophage cell line and bone marrow-derived macrophages, treated with capsaicin before or after the LPS-induced inflammatory reaction were determined. The functional capacity of macrophages was also assessed by infecting the stimulated macrophages with the intracellular parasite Leishmania mexicana. CONCLUSION Our findings reveal that TRPV1 activation yields distinct macrophage responses influenced by the inflammatory context. LPS pre-treatment followed by capsaicin activation prompted increased calcium influx, accompanied by a shift toward an anti-inflammatory M2b-like polarization state.
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- Daniel Vašek
- Department of Cell Biology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Vinicna 7, Prague, 2, 128 43, Czech Republic
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- Department of Cell Biology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Vinicna 7, Prague, 2, 128 43, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Vinicna 7, Prague, 2, 128 43, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Vinicna 7, Prague, 2, 128 43, Czech Republic
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Vinicna 7, Prague, 2, 128 43, Czech Republic
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- Department of Cell Biology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Vinicna 7, Prague, 2, 128 43, Czech Republic
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- Department of Cell Biology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Vinicna 7, Prague, 2, 128 43, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Vinicna 7, Prague, 2, 128 43, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Vinicna 7, Prague, 2, 128 43, Czech Republic
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- Department of Cell Biology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Vinicna 7, Prague, 2, 128 43, Czech Republic.
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Bacsa B, Hopl V, Derler I. Synthetic Biology Meets Ca 2+ Release-Activated Ca 2+ Channel-Dependent Immunomodulation. Cells 2024; 13:468. [PMID: 38534312 DOI: 10.3390/cells13060468] [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: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Many essential biological processes are triggered by the proximity of molecules. Meanwhile, diverse approaches in synthetic biology, such as new biological parts or engineered cells, have opened up avenues to precisely control the proximity of molecules and eventually downstream signaling processes. This also applies to a main Ca2+ entry pathway into the cell, the so-called Ca2+ release-activated Ca2+ (CRAC) channel. CRAC channels are among other channels are essential in the immune response and are activated by receptor-ligand binding at the cell membrane. The latter initiates a signaling cascade within the cell, which finally triggers the coupling of the two key molecular components of the CRAC channel, namely the stromal interaction molecule, STIM, in the ER membrane and the plasma membrane Ca2+ ion channel, Orai. Ca2+ entry, established via STIM/Orai coupling, is essential for various immune cell functions, including cytokine release, proliferation, and cytotoxicity. In this review, we summarize the tools of synthetic biology that have been used so far to achieve precise control over the CRAC channel pathway and thus over downstream signaling events related to the immune response.
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- Bernadett Bacsa
- Division of Medical Physics und Biophysics, Medical University of Graz, A-8010 Graz, Austria
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- Institute of Biophysics, JKU Life Science Center, Johannes Kepler University Linz, A-4020 Linz, Austria
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- Institute of Biophysics, JKU Life Science Center, Johannes Kepler University Linz, A-4020 Linz, Austria
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Busey GW, Manjegowda MC, Huang T, Iobst WH, Naphade SS, Kennedy JA, Doyle CA, Seegren PV, Lynch KR, Desai BN. Analogs of FTY720 inhibit TRPM7 but not S1PRs and exert multimodal anti-inflammatory effects. J Gen Physiol 2024; 156:e202313419. [PMID: 37943249 PMCID: PMC10635799 DOI: 10.1085/jgp.202313419] [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: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023] Open
Abstract
TRPM7, a TRP channel with ion conductance and kinase activities, has emerged as an attractive drug target for immunomodulation. Reverse genetics and cell biological studies have already established a key role for TRPM7 in the inflammatory activation of macrophages. Advancing TRPM7 as a viable molecular target for immunomodulation requires selective TRPM7 inhibitors with in vivo tolerability and efficacy. Such inhibitors have the potential to interdict inflammatory cascades mediated by systemic and tissue-specialized macrophages. FTY720, an FDA-approved drug for multiple sclerosis inhibits TRPM7. However, FTY720 is a prodrug and its metabolite, FTY720-phosphate, is a potent agonist of sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) receptors. In this study, we test non-phosphorylatable FTY720 analogs, which are inert against S1PRs and well tolerated in vivo, for activity against TRPM7 and tissue bioavailability. Using patch clamp electrophysiology, we show that VPC01091.4 and AAL-149 block TRPM7 current at low micromolar concentrations. In culture, they act directly on macrophages to blunt LPS-induced inflammatory cytokine expression, though this likely occurrs through multiple molecular targets. We found that VPC01091.4 has significant and rapid accumulation in the brain and lungs, along with direct anti-inflammatory action on alveolar macrophages and microglia. Finally, using a mouse model of endotoxemia, we show VPC01091.4 to be an efficacious anti-inflammatory agent that arrests systemic inflammation in vivo. Together, these findings identify novel small molecule inhibitors that allow TRPM7 channel inhibition independent of S1P receptor targeting which demonstrate potent, polymodal anti-inflammatory activities ex vivo and in vivo.
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- Gregory W. Busey
- Pharmacology Department, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Pharmacology Department, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Pharmacology Department, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Pharmacology Department, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Pharmacology Department, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Pharmacology Department, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Pharmacology Department, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Pharmacology Department, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Pharmacology Department, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Pharmacology Department, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, USA
- Carter Immunology Center, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, USA
- Cardiovascular Research Center, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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Kudsi SQ, Viero FT, Pereira LG, Trevisan G. Involvement of the Transient Receptor Channels in Preclinical Models of Musculoskeletal Pain. Curr Neuropharmacol 2024; 22:72-87. [PMID: 37694792 PMCID: PMC10716882 DOI: 10.2174/1570159x21666230908094159] [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: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal pain is a condition that affects bones, muscles, and tendons and is present in various diseases and/or clinical conditions. This type of pain represents a growing problem with enormous socioeconomic impacts, highlighting the importance of developing treatments tailored to the patient's needs. TRP is a large family of non-selective cation channels involved in pain perception. Vanilloid (TRPV1 and TRPV4), ankyrin (TRPA1), and melastatin (TRPM8) are involved in physiological functions, including nociception, mediation of neuropeptide release, heat/cold sensing, and mechanical sensation. OBJECTIVE In this context, we provide an updated view of the most studied preclinical models of muscle hyperalgesia and the role of transient receptor potential (TRP) in these models. METHODS This review describes preclinical models of muscle hyperalgesia induced by intramuscular administration of algogenic substances and/or induction of muscle damage by physical exercise in the masseter, gastrocnemius, and tibial muscles. RESULTS The participation of TRPV1, TRPA1, and TRPV4 in different models of musculoskeletal pain was evaluated using pharmacological and genetic tools. All the studies detected the antinociceptive effect of respective antagonists or reduced nociception in knockout mice. CONCLUSION Hence, TRPV1, TRPV4, and TRPA1 blockers could potentially be utilized in the future for inducing analgesia in muscle hypersensitivity pathologies.
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- Sabrina Qader Kudsi
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Farmacologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Avenida Roraima, 97105-900 Santa Maria (RS), Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Farmacologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Avenida Roraima, 97105-900 Santa Maria (RS), Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Farmacologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Avenida Roraima, 97105-900 Santa Maria (RS), Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Farmacologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Avenida Roraima, 97105-900 Santa Maria (RS), Brazil
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Zhou Y, Chen R, Kong L, Sun Y, Deng J. Neuroimmune communication in allergic rhinitis. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1282130. [PMID: 38178883 PMCID: PMC10764552 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1282130] [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: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
Abstract
The prevalence rate of allergic rhinitis (AR) is high worldwide. The inhalation of allergens induces AR, which is an immunoglobulin E-mediated and type 2 inflammation-driven disease. Recently, the role of neuroimmune communication in AR pathogenesis has piqued the interest of the scientific community. Various neuropeptides, such as substance P (SP), vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP), calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), nerve growth factor (NGF), and neuromedin U (NMU), released via "axon reflexes" or "central sensitization" exert regulatory effects on immune cells to elicit "neurogenic inflammation," which contributes to nasal hyperresponsiveness (NHR) in AR. Additionally, neuropeptides can be produced in immune cells. The frequent colocalization of immune and neuronal cells at certain anatomical regions promotes the establishment of neuroimmune cell units, such as nerve-mast cells, nerve-type 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s), nerve-eosinophils and nerve-basophils units. Receptors expressed both on immune cells and neurons, such as TRPV1, TRPA1, and Mas-related G protein-coupled receptor X2 (MRGPRX2) mediate AR pathogenesis. This review focused on elucidating the mechanisms underlying neuroimmune communication in AR.
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- Yi Zhou
- Department of Otolaryngology, Jiaxing University Master Degree Cultivation Base, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang, China
- Department of Otolaryngology, The First Hospital of Jiaxing, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, The First Hospital of Jiaxing, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Jiaxing University Master Degree Cultivation Base, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang, China
- Department of Otolaryngology, The First Hospital of Jiaxing, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, The First Hospital of Jiaxing, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Jiaxing University Master Degree Cultivation Base, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang, China
- Department of Otolaryngology, The First Hospital of Jiaxing, Jiaxing, China
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Guo Q, Qiu P, Pan K, Chen J, Wang B, Lin J. Construction and validation of a transient receptor potential-related long noncoding RNA signature for prognosis prediction in breast cancer patients. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35978. [PMID: 37986367 PMCID: PMC10659707 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023] Open
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Breast cancer (BC) is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy in women around the world. Accumulating evidence suggests that transient receptor potential (TRP) channels play a significant role in tumor progression and immune cell infiltration. Hence, we conducted the study to investigate the correlation between TRP-associated lncRNAs and the prognosis of breast carcinoma. In the current study, 33 TRP-associated genes were selected from a review published by Amrita Samanta et al, and the TRP-related lncRNAs were identified by Pearson analysis. Based on the sum of the expression levels of 12 lncRNAs provided by the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), a TRP-associated lncRNA signature was established by using Cox regression analysis. According to the median value of the risk score in the training set, BC patients were separated into high- and low-risk groups. Subsequently, functional enrichment analysis was conducted on the differential expression genes (DEGs) between different risk groups. The Estimation of Stromal and Immune Cells in Malignant Tumor Tissues Using Expression (ESTIMATE) Score was calculated by ESTIMATE, and the immune cell infiltration was evaluated by ssGSEA. Finally, the immune checkpoint gene expression levels, microsatellite instability (MSI), and immunophenoscore (IPS) were further assessed. The high-risk groups exhibited lower survival rates, while the low-risk groups showed higher survival rates. As a result, the DEGs between different risk groups were highly enriched in immune cell activation and immunoregulation. Besides, the ESTIMATE scores of patients in low-risk groups were higher than those in high-risk groups. The infiltration levels of several immune cells were remarkably elevated in low-risk groups, and various immune signatures were activated with a decreased risk score. Eventually, the TRP-associated lncRNA signature was confirmed with a highly potential ability to evaluate the immunotherapy response in breast carcinoma patients. The outcomes of the current study indicated that the 12-TRP-associated-lncRNA risk model was an independent prognostic risk factor for BC patients. This risk model could be closely related to the tumor immune microenvironment in BC. Our findings will provide new insights for future immunotherapy for BC treatment.
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- Qiaonan Guo
- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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Burns GL, Keely S. Understanding food allergy through neuroimmune interactions in the gastrointestinal tract. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2023; 131:576-584. [PMID: 37331592 DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2023.06.015] [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: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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Food allergies are adverse immune reactions to food proteins in the absence of oral tolerance, and the incidence of allergies to food, including peanut, cow's milk, and shellfish, has been increasing globally. Although advancements have been made toward understanding the contributions of the type 2 immune response to allergic sensitization, crosstalk between these immune cells and neurons of the enteric nervous system is an area of emerging interest in the pathophysiology of food allergy, given the close proximity of neuronal cells of the enteric nervous system and type 2 effector cells, including eosinophils and mast cells. At mucosal sites, such as the gastrointestinal tract, neuroimmune interactions contribute to the sensing and response to danger signals from the epithelial barrier. This communication is bidirectional, as immune cells express receptors for neuropeptides and transmitters, and neurons express cytokine receptors, allowing for the detection of and response to inflammatory insults. In addition, it seems that neuromodulation of immune cells including mast cells, eosinophils, and innate lymphoid cells is critical for amplification of the type 2 allergic immune response. As such, neuroimmune interactions may be critical targets for future food allergy therapies. This review evaluates the contributions of local enteric neuroimmune interactions to the underlying immune response in food allergy and discusses considerations for future investigations into targeting neuroimmune pathways for treatment of food allergies.
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- Grace L Burns
- School of Biomedical Sciences & Pharmacy, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia; National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence in Digestive Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia; Immune Health Research Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Sciences & Pharmacy, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia; National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence in Digestive Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia; Immune Health Research Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia.
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Liu J, Qing L, He Y, Zhu Q, Xu W, Wu J. The involvement of transient receptor potential channels in mast cell activation by microbubbles. J Cell Mol Med 2023; 27:3628-3636. [PMID: 37680043 PMCID: PMC10660621 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.17947] [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: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
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This study was to explore the activation of mast cells by microbubbles, with the focus on transient receptor potential (TRP) channels mediated degranulation and calcium influx. Bone marrow-derived mast cells (BMMCs) were primarily obtained from femurs in mice and induced differentiation for 4 weeks. After the purity identification, BMMCs were contacted by homogeneous microbubbles with the diameter of 1 mm for 1 h. β-hexosaminidase and histamine levels in supernatants were assessed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and the CD63 expression was tested by flow cytometry. The intracellular calcium binding with Fluo-4 AM dyes in BMMCs was observed under the fluorescence microscope and the mean fluorescence intensity was quantitatively measured by flow cytometry. β-hexosaminidase release, histamine concentration, CD63 expression and calcium influx were significantly increased in BMMCs group upon microbubble stimulation compared to the control groups. After preconditioning with the available inhibitors and microbubble contact, only transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) and TRPV4 inhibitors robustly suppressed the microbubble-induced degranulation. Likewise, the elevated fluorescence intensity of cytosolic calcium level was also significantly weaken. The results demonstrated microbubble stimulus effectively promoted BMMCs degranulation, which could be substantially restrained by inhibitors targeted for blocking TRPV1 or TRPV4 channel. The alternation of intracellular calcium level in BMMCs was consistent with the changes of degranulation capacity. It's suggested that the activation of BMMCs by microbubbles may involve specific TRP calcium dependent channels.
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- Jia Liu
- Department of Dermatology, Changhai HospitalSecond Military Medical University (The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University)ShanghaiChina
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- Department of Naval Diving Medicine, Naval Medical CenterNaval Medical UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Dermatology, Changhai HospitalSecond Military Medical University (The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University)ShanghaiChina
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- Department of Dermatology, Changhai HospitalSecond Military Medical University (The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University)ShanghaiChina
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- Department of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Research, Naval Medical CenterNaval Medical UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Dermatology, Changhai HospitalSecond Military Medical University (The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University)ShanghaiChina
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Raudszus R, Paulig A, Urban N, Deckers A, Gräßle S, Vanderheiden S, Jung N, Bräse S, Schaefer M, Hill K. Pharmacological inhibition of TRPV2 attenuates phagocytosis and lipopolysaccharide-induced migration of primary macrophages. Br J Pharmacol 2023; 180:2736-2749. [PMID: 37254803 DOI: 10.1111/bph.16154] [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: 04/21/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE In macrophages, transient receptor potential vanilloid 2 (TRPV2) channel contributes to various cellular processes such as cytokine production, differentiation, phagocytosis and migration. Due to a lack of selective pharmacological tools, its function in immunological processes is not well understood and the identification of novel and selective TRPV2 modulators is highly desirable. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH Novel and selective TRPV2 modulators were identified by screening a compound library using Ca2+ influx assays with human embryonic kidney 293 (HEK293) cells heterologously expressing rat TRPV2. Hits were further characterized and validated with Ca2+ influx and electrophysiological assays. Phagocytosis and migration of macrophages were analysed and the contribution of TRPV2 to the generation of Ca2+ microdomains was studied by total internal reflection fluorescence microscopy (TIRFM). KEY RESULTS The compound IV2-1, a dithiolane derivative (1,3-dithiolan-2-ylidene)-4-methyl-5-phenylpentan-2-one), is a potent inhibitor of heterologously expressed TRPV2 channels (IC50 = 6.3 ± 0.7 μM) but does not modify TRPV1, TRPV3 or TRPV4 channels. IV2-1 also inhibits TRPV2-mediated Ca2+ influx in macrophages. IV2-1 inhibits macrophage phagocytosis along with valdecoxib and after siRNA-mediated knockdown. Moreover, TRPV2 inhibition inhibits lipopolysaccharide-induced migration of macrophages whereas TRPV2 activation promotes migration. After activation, TRPV2 shapes Ca2+ microdomains predominantly at the margin of macrophages, which are important cellular regions to promote phagocytosis and migration. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS IV2-1 is a novel TRPV2-selective blocker and underline the role of TRPV2 in macrophage-mediated phagocytosis and migration. Furthermore, we provide evidence that TRPV2 activation generates Ca2+ microdomains, which may be involved in phagocytosis and migration of macrophages.
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- Rick Raudszus
- Rudolf-Boehm-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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- Rudolf-Boehm-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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- Rudolf-Boehm-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Biological and Chemical Systems, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Institute of Biological and Chemical Systems, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Institute of Biological and Chemical Systems, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Institute of Biological and Chemical Systems, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Institute of Biological and Chemical Systems, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany
- Institute of Organic Chemistry, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Rudolf-Boehm-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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- Rudolf-Boehm-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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Rochette L, Dogon G, Rigal E, Zeller M, Cottin Y, Vergely C. Interplay between efferocytosis and atherosclerosis. Arch Cardiovasc Dis 2023; 116:474-484. [PMID: 37659915 DOI: 10.1016/j.acvd.2023.07.007] [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: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/04/2023]
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In an adult human, billions of cells die and turn over daily. During this process, many apoptotic cells are produced and subsequently cleared by phagocytes - a process termed efferocytosis, which plays a critical role in tissue homeostasis. Efferocytosis is an important mechanism in the control of inflammatory processes. Efficient efferocytosis inhibits accumulation of apoptotic cells/debris and maintains homeostasis before the onset of necrosis (secondary necrosis), which promotes inflammation or injury. During efferocytosis, mitochondrial fission and the oxidative stress process are linked through reactive oxygen species production and oxidative stress control. Autophagy plays an important role in inhibiting inflammation and apoptosis, and in promoting efferocytosis by activated inflammatory cells, particularly neutrophils and macrophages. Autophagy in neutrophils is activated by phagocytosis of pathogens or activation of pattern recognition receptors. Autophagy is essential for major neutrophil functions, including degranulation, reactive oxygen species production, oxidative stress and release of neutrophil extracellular cytokines. Failed efferocytosis is a key mechanism driving the development and progression of chronic inflammatory diseases, including atherosclerosis, cardiometabolic pathology, neurodegenerative disease and cancer. Impairment of efferocytosis in apoptotic macrophages is a determinant of atherosclerosis severity and the vulnerability of plaques to rupture. Recent results suggest that inhibition of efferocytosis in the protection of the myocardium results in reduced infiltration of reparatory macrophages into the tissue, in association with oxidative stress reduction. Activated macrophages play a central role in the development and resolution of inflammation. The resolution of inflammation through efferocytosis is an endogenous process that protects host tissues from prolonged or excessive inflammation. Accordingly, therapeutic strategies that ameliorate efferocytosis control would be predicted to dampen inflammation and improve resolution. Thus, therapies targeting efferocytosis will provide a new means of treating and preventing cardiovascular and metabolic diseases involving the chronic inflammatory state.
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- Luc Rochette
- Équipe d'accueil (EA 7460) : physiopathologie et épidémiologie cérébro-cardiovasculaires (PEC2), faculté des sciences de santé, université de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, 7, boulevard Jeanne-d'Arc, 21000 Dijon, France.
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- Équipe d'accueil (EA 7460) : physiopathologie et épidémiologie cérébro-cardiovasculaires (PEC2), faculté des sciences de santé, université de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, 7, boulevard Jeanne-d'Arc, 21000 Dijon, France
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- Équipe d'accueil (EA 7460) : physiopathologie et épidémiologie cérébro-cardiovasculaires (PEC2), faculté des sciences de santé, université de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, 7, boulevard Jeanne-d'Arc, 21000 Dijon, France
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- Équipe d'accueil (EA 7460) : physiopathologie et épidémiologie cérébro-cardiovasculaires (PEC2), faculté des sciences de santé, université de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, 7, boulevard Jeanne-d'Arc, 21000 Dijon, France
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- Service de cardiologie, CHU de Dijon, 21000 Dijon, France
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- Équipe d'accueil (EA 7460) : physiopathologie et épidémiologie cérébro-cardiovasculaires (PEC2), faculté des sciences de santé, université de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, 7, boulevard Jeanne-d'Arc, 21000 Dijon, France
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Busey GW, Manjegowda MC, Huang T, Iobst WH, Naphade SS, Kennedy JA, Doyle CA, Seegren PV, Lynch KR, Desai BN. Novel TRPM7 inhibitors with potent anti-inflammatory effects in vivo. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2023:2023.05.22.541802. [PMID: 37662207 PMCID: PMC10473597 DOI: 10.1101/2023.05.22.541802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
Abstract
TRPM7, a TRP channel with ion conductance and kinase activities, has emerged as an attractive drug target for immunomodulation. Reverse genetics and cell biological studies have already established a key role for TRPM7 in the inflammatory activation of macrophages. Advancing TRPM7 as a viable molecular target for immunomodulation requires selective TRPM7 inhibitors with in vivo tolerability and efficacy. Such inhibitors have the potential to interdict inflammatory cascades mediated by systemic and tissue-specialized macrophages. FTY720, an FDA-approved drug for multiple sclerosis inhibits TRPM7. However, FTY720 is a prodrug and its metabolite, FTY720-phosphate, is a potent agonist of sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) receptors. In this study, we tested non-phosphorylatable FTY720 analogs, which are inert against S1PRs and well tolerated in vivo , for activity against TRPM7 and tissue bioavailability. Using patch clamp electrophysiology, we show that VPC01091.4 and AAL-149 block TRPM7 current at low micromolar concentrations. In culture, they act directly on macrophages to blunt LPS-induced inflammatory cytokine expression, an effect that is predominantly but not solely mediated by TRPM7. We found that VPC01091.4 has significant and rapid accumulation in the brain and lungs, along with direct anti-inflammatory action on alveolar macrophages and microglia. Finally, using a mouse model of endotoxemia, we show VPC01091.4 to be an efficacious anti-inflammatory agent that arrests systemic inflammation in vivo . Together, these findings identify novel small molecule inhibitors that allow TRPM7 channel inhibition independent of S1P receptor targeting. These inhibitors exhibit potent anti-inflammatory properties that are mediated by TRPM7 and likely other molecular targets that remain to be identified.
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Wu J, Li Z, Deng Y, Lu X, Luo C, Mu X, Zhang T, Liu Q, Tang S, Li J, An Q, Fan D, Xiang Y, Wu X, Hu Y, Du Q, Xu J, Xie R. Function of TRP channels in monocytes/macrophages. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1187890. [PMID: 37404813 PMCID: PMC10315479 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1187890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023] Open
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The transient receptor potential channel (TRP channel) family is a kind of non- specific cation channel widely distributed in various tissues and organs of the human body, including the respiratory system, cardiovascular system, immune system, etc. It has been reported that various TRP channels are expressed in mammalian macrophages. TRP channels may be involved in various signaling pathways in the development of various systemic diseases through changes in intracellular concentrations of cations such as calcium and magnesium. These TRP channels may also intermingle with macrophage activation signals to jointly regulate the occurrence and development of diseases. Here, we summarize recent findings on the expression and function of TRP channels in macrophages and discuss their role as modulators of macrophage activation and function. As research on TRP channels in health and disease progresses, it is anticipated that positive or negative modulators of TRP channels for treating specific diseases may be promising therapeutic options for the prevention and/or treatment of disease.
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- Jiangbo Wu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Digestive Disease Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Digestive Disease Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Digestive Disease Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Digestive Disease Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Digestive Disease Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Digestive Disease Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Digestive Disease Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Digestive Disease Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Digestive Disease Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Digestive Disease Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Digestive Disease Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Digestive Disease Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Digestive Disease Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Digestive Disease Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Digestive Disease Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Digestive Disease Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Digestive Disease Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Digestive Disease Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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Klimek L, Werminghaus P, Bergmann C, Hagemann J, Huppertz T, Bärhold F, Klimek F, Dziadziulia K, Casper I, Polk ML, Cuevas M, Gröger M, Becker S. [Neuroimmunology of allergic rhinitis part 2 : Interactions of neurons and immune cells and neuroimmunological units]. HNO 2023:10.1007/s00106-023-01304-y. [PMID: 37171595 DOI: 10.1007/s00106-023-01304-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Allergic rhinitis is an IgE-mediated, type‑2 inflammatory disease. neuropeptides are released by neurons and interact with immune cells. Via colocalization, neuroimmune cell units such as nerve-mast cell units, nerve-type 2 innate lymphoid cell (ILC2) units, nerve-eosinophil units, and nerve-basophil units are formed. Markedly elevated tryptase levels were found in nasal lavage fluid and were strongly associated with neuropeptide levels. A close anatomical connection allows bidirectional communication between immune and neuronal cells. Transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) and transient receptor potential ankyrin repeat 1 (TRPA1) are critically involved in immunological reactions in the setting of allergic rhinitis. Neuroimmunological communication plays an important role in the inflammatory process, so that allergic rhinitis can no longer be considered a purely immunological disease, but rather a combined neuroimmunological disease.
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- L Klimek
- Zentrum für Rhinologie und Allergologie Wiesbaden, An den Quellen 10, 65183, Wiesbaden, Deutschland.
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- Praxis für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde und Allergologie, Düsseldorf, Deutschland
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- Praxis für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, Klinik RKM 740, Düsseldorf, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Mainz, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Mainz, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinik Tübingen, Tübingen, Deutschland
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- Zentrum für Rhinologie und Allergologie Wiesbaden, An den Quellen 10, 65183, Wiesbaden, Deutschland
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- Zentrum für Rhinologie und Allergologie Wiesbaden, An den Quellen 10, 65183, Wiesbaden, Deutschland
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- Zentrum für Rhinologie und Allergologie Wiesbaden, An den Quellen 10, 65183, Wiesbaden, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für HNO-Heilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus, TU Dresden, Dresden, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für HNO-Heilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus, TU Dresden, Dresden, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinik München, München, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinik Tübingen, Tübingen, Deutschland
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Shang L, Zhao S, Shi H, Xing X, Zhang J, He Y. Nerve growth factor mediates activation of transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 in neurogenic pruritus of psoriasis. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 118:110063. [PMID: 37004343 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.110063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Pruritus is a common and painful symptom in psoriasis with profoundly negative impacts on quality of life. The underlying mechanisms of pruritus are complex and multifactorial, and accumulating evidence suggests that pruritus induced by neurogenic inflammation predominates in psoriasis. Nerve growth factor (NGF) -mediated transient receptor potential vanilloid receptor 1(TRPV1) pathway has emerged as a crucial node in the regulation of neurogenic pruritus. TRPV1 appears coupled to most pruritus-specific molecules via the neuro-immune axis. While the modes of regulation differ for each axis, TRPV1 is involved in substantial biochemical crosstalk-causing feedback loops with significant effects on neurogenic pruritus. Therefore, TRPV1 has emerged as a target molecular in drug development for pruritus in psoriasis. However, no significant clinical progress occurred in the development of systemic TRPV1 antagonists due to elevated core temperature. Thus, topical application of TRPV1 antagonists and interference with mediators linked to the TRPV1 activation pathway may be promising therapeutic options to ameliorate pruritus. This Review focuses on recent advances in complicated regulation of NGF-mediated TRPV1 pathway in psoriatic neurogenic pruritus, as well as the therapeutic options that arise from the dissection of the pathway.
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Targeted metabolomics detects a putatively diagnostic signature in plasma and dried blood spots from head and neck paraganglioma patients. Oncogenesis 2023; 12:10. [PMID: 36841802 PMCID: PMC9968333 DOI: 10.1038/s41389-023-00456-4] [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: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023] Open
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Head and neck paragangliomas (HNPGLs), rare chemoresistant tumors curable only with surgery, are strongly influenced by genetic predisposition, hence patients and relatives require lifetime follow-up with MRI and/or PET-CT because of de novo disease risk. This entails exposure to electromagnetic/ionizing radiation, costs, and organizational challenges, because patients and relatives are scattered far from reference centers. Simplified first-line screening strategies are needed. We employed flow injection analysis tandem mass spectrometry, as used in newborn metabolic screening, to compare the plasma metabolic profile of HNPGL patients (59 samples, 56 cases) and healthy controls (24 samples, 24 cases). Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Partial Least Discriminant Analysis (PLS-DA) highlighted a distinctive HNPGL signature, likely reflecting the anaplerotic conversion of the TCA cycle to glutaminolysis and catabolism of branched amino acids, DNA damage and deoxyadenosine (dAdo) accumulation, impairment of fatty acid oxidation, switch towards the Warburg effect and proinflammatory lysophosphatidylcholines (LPCs) signaling. Statistical analysis of the metabolites that most impacted on PLS-DA was extended to 10 acoustic neuroma and 2 cholesteatoma patients, confirming significant differences relative to the HNPGL plasma metabolomic profile. The best confusion matrix from the ROC curve built on 2 metabolites, dAdo and C26:0-LPC, provided specificity of 94.29% and sensitivity of 89.29%, with positive and negative predictive values of 96.2% and 84.6%, respectively. Analysis of dAdo and C26:0-LPC levels in dried venous and capillary blood confirmed that dAdo, likely deriving from 2'-deoxy-ATP accumulated in HNPGL cells following endogenous genotoxic damage, efficiently discriminated HNPGL patients from healthy controls and acoustic neuroma/cholesteatoma patients on easily manageable dried blood spots.
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Expression and functions of transient receptor potential channels in liver diseases. Acta Pharm Sin B 2023; 13:445-459. [PMID: 36873177 PMCID: PMC9978971 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2022.09.005] [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: 04/12/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Liver diseases constitute a major healthcare burden globally, including acute hepatic injury resulted from acetaminophen overdose, ischemia-reperfusion or hepatotropic viral infection and chronic hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease (ALD), non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Attainable treatment strategies for most liver diseases remain inadequate, highlighting the importance of substantial pathogenesis. The transient receptor potential (TRP) channels represent a versatile signalling mechanism regulating fundamental physiological processes in the liver. It is not surprising that liver diseases become a newly explored field to enrich our knowledge of TRP channels. Here, we discuss recent findings revealing TRP functions across the fundamental pathological course from early hepatocellular injury caused by various insults, to inflammation, subsequent fibrosis and hepatoma. We also explore expression levels of TRPs in liver tissues of ALD, NAFLD and HCC patients from Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) or The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database and survival analysis estimated by Kaplan-Meier Plotter. At last, we address the therapeutical potential and challenges by pharmacologically targeting TRPs to treat liver diseases. The aim is to provide a better understanding of the implications of TRP channels in liver diseases, contributing to the discovery of novel therapeutic targets and efficient drugs.
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Xu R, Li S, Wu Y, Yue X, Wong EM, Southey MC, Hopper JL, Abramson MJ, Li S, Guo Y. Wildfire-related PM 2.5 and DNA methylation: An Australian twin and family study. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2023; 171:107704. [PMID: 36542997 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2022.107704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Wildfire-related fine particulate matter (PM2.5) has many adverse health impacts, but its impacts on human epigenome are unknown. We aimed to evaluate the associations between long-term exposure to wildfire-related PM2.5 and blood DNA methylation, and whether the associations differ from those with non-wildfire-related PM2.5. METHODS We studied 479 Australian women comprising 132 twin pairs and 215 of their sisters. Blood-derived DNA methylation was measured using the HumanMethylation450 BeadChip array. Data on 3-year (year of blood collection and previous two years) average wildfire-related and non-wildfire-related PM2.5 at 0.01°×0.01° spatial resolution were created by combining information from satellite observations, chemical transport models, and ground-based observations. Exposure data were linked to each participant's home address, assuming the address did not change during the exposure window. For DNA methylation of each cytosine-guanine dinucleotide (CpG), and for global DNA methylation represented by the average of all measured CpGs or CpGs in repetitive elements, we evaluated their associations with wildfire- or non-wildfire-related PM2.5 using a within-sibship analysis controlling for factors shared between siblings and other important covariates. Differentially methylated regions (DMRs) were defined by comb-p and DMRcate. RESULTS The 3-year average wildfire-related PM2.5 (range: 0.3 to 7.6 µg/m3, mean: 1.6 µg/m3) was negatively, but not significantly (p-values greater than 0.05) associated with all seven global DNA methylation measures. There were 26 CpGs and 33 DMRs associated with wildfire-related PM2.5 (Bonferroni adjusted p-value < 0.05) mapped to 47 genes enriched for pathways related to inflammatory regulation and platelet activation. These genes have been related to many human diseases or phenotypes e.g., cancer, mental disorders, diabetes, obesity, asthma, blood pressure. These CpGs, DMRs and enriched pathways did not overlap with the 1 CpG and 7 DMRs associated with non-wildfire-related PM2.5. CONCLUSIONS Long-term exposure to wildfire-related PM2.5 was associated with various blood DNA methylation signatures in Australian women, and these were distinct from those associated with non-wildfire-related PM2.5.
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- Rongbin Xu
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control, Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, China
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- Precision Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia; Department of Clinical Pathology, Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia
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- Precision Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia; Department of Clinical Pathology, Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia; Cancer Epidemiology Division, Cancer Council Victoria, VIC 3004, Australia
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- Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
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- Precision Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia; Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia; Centre for Cancer Genetic Epidemiology, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB1 8RN, UK; Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia.
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Lou T, Chen K, Luo Q, Liu C, Yuan Y, Fan C. Periosteum-inspired in situ CaP generated nanocomposite hydrogels with strong bone adhesion and superior stretchability for accelerated distraction osteogenesis. Biomater Res 2022; 26:91. [PMID: 36581951 PMCID: PMC9801553 DOI: 10.1186/s40824-022-00330-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Distraction osteogenesis (DO) is an efficacious but lengthy procedure to reconstruct segmental bone defects under the principle of tension-stress, during which the periosteum-mediated mechanical stimulation plays a pivotal role. Inspired by the dynamic process of DO and the mechanical stimulation of periosteum, a new design of bionic periosteum was developed to simulate the mechanical transduction of natural periosteum for the application in DO procedure. METHODS In this study, an injectable organic-inorganic hybrid hydrogel was developed based on a novel combination of the PEGylated poly (glycerol sebacate) (PEGS) polymer network and in situ formed CaP nanoparticles (ICPNs). Rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (rBMSCs) and human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were cultured and tested in vitro to evaluate biocompatibility, cell adhesion, proliferation, and pro-osteogenic and pro-angiogenic activity. In vivo experiments were conducted in the rat tibial model of distraction osteogenesis. RESULTS The developed nanocomposite hydrogels exhibited excellent injectability, robust bone adhesion, superior stretchability, and enhanced osteogenic activity. The results of in vitro and in vivo studies showed that PEGS/ICPN hydrogels could promote new bone formation and mineralization during the dynamic distraction process through the synergistic effects of angiogenesis and osteogenesis. CONCLUSIONS This periosteum-inspired nanocomposite hydrogel represents a mechanobiology approach for effectively restoring large bone defects through the dynamic DO process.
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- Tengfei Lou
- grid.412528.80000 0004 1798 5117Orthopaedic Department, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, 200233 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.28056.390000 0001 2163 4895Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237 People’s Republic of China ,grid.28056.390000 0001 2163 4895Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, and Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials of Ministry of Education, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.412528.80000 0004 1798 5117Orthopaedic Department, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, 200233 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.28056.390000 0001 2163 4895Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237 People’s Republic of China ,grid.28056.390000 0001 2163 4895Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, and Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials of Ministry of Education, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.28056.390000 0001 2163 4895Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237 People’s Republic of China ,grid.28056.390000 0001 2163 4895Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, and Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials of Ministry of Education, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.412528.80000 0004 1798 5117Orthopaedic Department, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, 200233 People’s Republic of China
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Feng J, Xie Z, Hu H. Ion channel regulation of gut immunity. J Gen Physiol 2022; 155:213734. [PMID: 36459135 PMCID: PMC9723512 DOI: 10.1085/jgp.202113042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Mounting evidence indicates that gastrointestinal (GI) homeostasis hinges on communications among many cellular networks including the intestinal epithelium, the immune system, and both intrinsic and extrinsic nerves innervating the gut. The GI tract, especially the colon, is the home base for gut microbiome which dynamically regulates immune function. The gut's immune system also provides an effective defense against harmful pathogens entering the GI tract while maintaining immune homeostasis to avoid exaggerated immune reaction to innocuous food and commensal antigens which are important causes of inflammatory disorders such as coeliac disease and inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Various ion channels have been detected in multiple cell types throughout the GI tract. By regulating membrane properties and intracellular biochemical signaling, ion channels play a critical role in synchronized signaling among diverse cellular components in the gut that orchestrates the GI immune response. This work focuses on the role of ion channels in immune cells, non-immune resident cells, and neuroimmune interactions in the gut at the steady state and pathological conditions. Understanding the cellular and molecular basis of ion channel signaling in these immune-related pathways and initial testing of pharmacological intervention will facilitate the development of ion channel-based therapeutic approaches for the treatment of intestinal inflammation.
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- Jing Feng
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Center for the Study of Itch and Sensory Disorders, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO,Center for Neurological and Psychiatric Research and Drug Discovery, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Science, Shanghai, China,Correspondence to Jing Feng:
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Center for the Study of Itch and Sensory Disorders, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Center for the Study of Itch and Sensory Disorders, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO,Hongzhen Hu:
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Jiang Y, Feng C, Shi Y, Kou X, Le G. Eugenol improves high-fat diet/streptomycin-induced type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) mice muscle dysfunction by alleviating inflammation and increasing muscle glucose uptake. Front Nutr 2022; 9:1039753. [PMID: 36424928 PMCID: PMC9681568 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1039753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
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Eugenol has been used in dietary interventions for metabolic diseases such as diabetes and obesity. However, the protective effect of eugenol on muscle function in diabetes is unclear. In this study, a high-fat diet (HFD) with a streptozocin (STZ) injection induced type II diabetes mellitus in a mouse model. Oral eugenol lowered blood glucose and insulin resistance of HFD/STZ-treated mice. Eugenol reduced HFD/STZ-induced muscle inflammation and prevented muscle weakness and atrophy. Eugenol administration significantly increased GLUT4 translocation and AMPK phosphorylation in skeletal muscle, thereby enhancing glucose uptake. By silencing the transient receptor potential vanilloid channel 1 (TRPV1) gene in C2C12 myotube cells, eugenol was found to increase intracellular Ca2+ levels through TRPV1, which then activated calmodulin-dependent protein kinase-2 (CaMKK2) and affected AMPK protein phosphorylation. In conclusion, eugenol is a potential nutraceutical for preventing high-glucose-induced muscle impairments, which could be explained by its mediating effects on glucose absorption and inflammatory responses in the muscle.
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- Yuge Jiang
- Center for Food Nutrition and Functional Food Engineering, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- The State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- Center for Food Nutrition and Functional Food Engineering, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- The State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- Center for Food Nutrition and Functional Food Engineering, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- The State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Center for Food Nutrition and Functional Food Engineering, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- The State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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Tikhonova IV, Grinevich AA, Kosyakova NI, Safronova VG. The effect of high temperature on kinetics of reactive species generation in patients with type 2 diabetes. Free Radic Biol Med 2022; 192:235-245. [PMID: 36198342 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2022.09.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The excessive amount of reactive species under chronic inflammation, which are accompanied by an increase body temperature, lead to diabetic complications. Phagocyte NADPH oxidase is the key enzyme in these processes. The role of high temperature in its regulation in diabetes is not clear. The aim was to investigate the effect of high temperature on NADPH-oxidase-dependent generation of reactive species in diabetic patients. Chemiluminescent method was applied to assess respiratory burst kinetics initiated by opsonized zymosan in blood or phorbol ester in isolated granulocytes. Analyzing ROC curves, the main predictors and changes in stages of activation of NADPH oxidase were determined. Phosphoisoforms of p47phox and p67phox were quantified by immunoblotting. Response to opsonized zymosan was lower in all subjects at 40 °C vs 37 °C, its kinetic parameters (except Tmax) were higher in blood of patients vs controls. Response rate was the main significant predictor to distinguish groups of subjects at 40 °C indicating NADPH oxidase upregulation in diabetes. Ca2+-dependent generation of reactive species by cells increased in both groups at 40 °C vs 37 °C, kinetic parameters were higher in patients. Initial phospho-p47phox level was higher in patient cells vs ones in controls. It was increased by ionomycin, phorbol ester, or 40 °C in control cells and unchanged in patient ones. Phospho-p67phox level was unchangeable in intact cells of healthy donors and patients at both temperatures. Excessive amounts of reactive species in patient cells were the consequence of granulocyte priming due to p47phox phosphorylation. Thus, high temperature decreased phagocytosis- and enhanced Ca2+-dependent generation of reactive species making the differences between controls and patients less pronounced. The effect of temperature on the generation of reactive species in blood granulocytes is associated with activity of NADPH oxidase that can be a prospective therapeutic target for pathologies accompanied by inflammation including type 2 diabetes.
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- Irina V Tikhonova
- Institute of Cell Biophysics of Russian Academy of Sciences, Institutskaya st., 3 Pushchino, 142290, Russia.
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- Institute of Cell Biophysics of Russian Academy of Sciences, Institutskaya st., 3 Pushchino, 142290, Russia
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- Hospital of Pushchino Scientific Centre of Russian Academy of Sciences, Institutskaya st., 1 Pushchino, 142290, Russia
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- Institute of Cell Biophysics of Russian Academy of Sciences, Institutskaya st., 3 Pushchino, 142290, Russia
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Proposition of a New POLA Index to Assess the Immunomodulatory Properties of the Diet and Its Relationship with the Gut Microbiota, Using the Example of the Incidence of COVID-19 in a Group of People without Comorbidities. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14204227. [PMID: 36296911 PMCID: PMC9607188 DOI: 10.3390/nu14204227] [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: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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A rise in the incidence of infections with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 has sparked the search for protective strategies against the new pathogen. It is known that individual food components can interact with different immune cells, modulating the immune response of the body. The aim of this study was to develop an index assessing the immunomodulatory potential of diet (POLA index) and to test its utility for the prediction of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in a group of healthy young people following a traditional or vegetarian diet. Data on body composition, anthropometric measurements, physical activity, dietary intake, and gut microbiota were obtained from 95 adults (mean age, 34.66 ± 5.76 years). There was a strong correlation between the dietary inflammatory index and the POLA index (r = 0.90; p < 0.0001). Based on Cohen’s kappa statistic, there was a good agreement in qualitative interpretation between the two indices (kappa = 0.61; p < 0.0001). People on a diet with beneficial immunomodulatory effects had a lower risk of COVID-19 of approximately 80%, as compared with those on a diet with highly unbeneficial immunomodulatory effects. In daily practice, the POLA index might serve as a useful tool for dietitians to identify individuals whose diet is deficient in ingredients for optimal immune system function and change their dietary behavior to ensure optimal immune function that reduces the risk of infection.
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ST2 and the alteration of cobalt, sodium, potassium and calcium concentration in acute inflammation. Exp Mol Pathol 2022; 128:104820. [PMID: 35908617 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexmp.2022.104820] [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: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION ST2 is the receptor for interleukin (IL)-33, the last discovered member of the IL-1 cytokine family. Acute inflammation is an early response of vascularized tissue to injury, in which alteration of micro- and macro-elements occurs. This study aimed to examine the alteration of cobalt, sodium, potassium, and calcium concentration at the site of acute inflammation and the role of ST2 in these alterations. MATERIAL AND METHODS Wild-type (WT) and ST2 knockout (ST2-/-) mice were divided into groups: WT control group (WT-C), ST2 knockout control group (KO-C), WT inflammatory group (WT-I), and ST2 knockout inflammatory group (KO-I). We induced acute inflammation by intramuscular injection of turpentine oil or saline in the case of the control group. After 12 h, we anesthetized mice and collected treated tissues for histopathological analysis and determination of cobalt, sodium, potassium, and calcium concentration by atomic absorption spectrometer. RESULTS Histopathological analysis showed the inflammatory infiltrate and cell necrosis in the treated tissue in WT-I and KO-I. The concentration of sodium was significantly lower in WT-I than in WT-C. The concentration of potassium and cobalt was significantly lower in WT-I and KO-I when compared to WT-C and KO-C, respectively. However, the concentration of potassium and cobalt in the tissue was significantly lower in WT-I than in KO-I. The concentration of calcium in the tissue did not significantly differ between groups. CONCLUSION We reported, to our knowledge for the first time, that ST2 is involved in decreasing sodium, potassium, and cobalt concentration at the site of acute inflammation.
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Kudsi SQ, Piccoli BC, Ardisson-Araújo D, Trevisan G. Transcriptional landscape of TRPV1, TRPA1, TRPV4, and TRPM8 channels throughout human tissues. Life Sci 2022; 308:120977. [PMID: 36126722 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2022.120977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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AIMS This article aims to analyze the baseline distribution of TRPA1, TRPV1, TRPV4, and TRPM8 channels in human systems at the transcriptional level. MAIN METHODS Using the RNA-seq dataset from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) gene database, we investigated and compared the transcriptional levels of TRPV1, TRPA1, TRPV4 and TRPM8 found in 95 human subjects representing 33 different tissues to determine the tissue specificity of all protein-coding genes. KEY FINDING In this study, we observed higher transcriptional levels for TRPV1 (duodenum), TRPA1 (Urinary bladder), TRPV4 (Kidney) and TRPM8 (Prostate) compared to the other TRPs. SIGNIFICANCE These channels are involved in developing inflammatory and painful pathologies and seem to participate in cancer development. This information on transcriptional levels of TRPV1, TRPA1, TRPV4 and TRPM8 in human systems may provide essential suggestions for further studies on these proteins.
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- Sabrina Qader Kudsi
- Graduate Program in Pharmacology, Center of Health Sciences, Federal University of Santa Maria, 97105-900 Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biological Sciences: Biochemistry Toxicology, Center of Natural and Exact Sciences, Federal University of Santa Maria, 97105-900 Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Baculovirus, Cell Biology Department, University of Brasilia, Brasília, DF 70910-900, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Pharmacology, Center of Health Sciences, Federal University of Santa Maria, 97105-900 Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
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HDAC1 regulates inflammation and osteogenic differentiation of ankylosing spondylitis fibroblasts through the Wnt-Smad signaling pathway. J Orthop Surg Res 2022; 17:343. [PMID: 35794630 PMCID: PMC9258155 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-022-03224-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a refractory autoimmune disease, whose typical pathology is the development of inflammation to ossification and ankylosis. Histone deacetylase 1 (HDAC1) is considered to be a key factor involved in inflammatory gene transduction, but its role in AS remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to explore the role and possible mechanism of HDAC1 in AS based on the Wnt-Smad pathway. Fibroblasts were isolated from hip synovial tissues of AS patients, adeno-associated virus (AAV) was used to regulate the expression of HDAC1, DKK-1 and SIS3 was used to inhibit Wnt and Smad, respectively. The expressions of Wnt-Smad pathway-related proteins were analyzed by WB, and the TRP ion channel proteins were analyzed by immunofluorescence and WB. The proliferation of AS fibroblasts was detected by CCK-8, the expression of inflammatory cytokines was detected by ELISA, and the effects of HDAC1 on osteogenic differentiation of AS fibroblasts were investigated by alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, intracellular calcium concentration, mineralization and osteogenic proteins expressions. Results showed that HDAC1 significantly affected the protein expressions of the Wnt-Smad pathway in AS fibroblasts, and Wnt inhibitor DKK-1 and Smad3 inhibitor SIS3 could significantly reverse the effect of HDAC1 on the Wnt-Smad pathway. In addition, HDAC1 significantly activated the TRP ion channel and promoted the proliferation, inflammatory response and osteogenic differentiation of AS fibroblasts. DKK-1 or SIS3 treatment significantly inhibit the effect of HDAC-1 on AS fibroblasts, suggesting that the Wnt-Smad pathway is involved in the regulation of AS by HDAC1. In conclusion, HDAC1 promotes the proliferation, inflammatory response and osteogenic differentiation of AS fibroblasts through the Wnt-Smad pathway.
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Du Y, Chen J, Shen L, Wang B. TRP channels in inflammatory bowel disease: potential therapeutic targets. Biochem Pharmacol 2022; 203:115195. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2022.115195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Zhou M, Li B, Li N, Li M, Xing C. Regulation of Ca 2+ for Cancer Cell Apoptosis through Photothermal Conjugated Nanoparticles. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2022; 5:2834-2842. [PMID: 35648094 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.2c00236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Ca2+ overload is caused by the abnormal accumulation of Ca2+, which is a potential therapeutic strategy for inhibiting tumor growth. However, due to the limited intracellular Ca2+ concentration, its anticancer effect is non-significant. Herein, near-infrared (NIR)-responsive nanoparticles NPs-PCa (DPPC-DSPE-PEG2000-NH2@PDPP@CaO2@DOX) were designed and prepared to achieve photothermal trigger of Ca2+ release, thereby increasing intracellular Ca2+ content. Furthermore, the nanoparticles convert light to heat to activate the transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily V member 1 (TRPV1) ion channels, allowing external Ca2+ to flow into the cells, further increasing the Ca2+ concentration. NPs-PCa nanoparticles overcome the limitation of insufficient concentration by increasing Ca2+ in both internal and external approaches. Meanwhile, an imbalance of intracellular Ca2+ induces mitochondrial dysfunction and ultimately results in cancer cell death. This study provides an effective strategy for inhibiting breast cancer tumor growth by regulating Ca2+ concentration.
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- Mei Zhou
- School of Chemical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, P. R. China.,School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, P. R. China
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Deng F, Zhong S, Yu C, Zhao H, Huang H, Meng X, Lin C, Cai S. Abnormal neutrophil polarization in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and how cigarette smoke extracts attract neutrophils. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2022; 10:472. [PMID: 35571434 PMCID: PMC9096415 DOI: 10.21037/atm-22-1480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background Airway inflammation produced by neutrophils is a critical factor in the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Poor or excessive neutrophil polarization and chemotaxis may lead to pathogen accumulation and tissue damage. However, it is unclear how cigarette smoke extract (CSE) attracts neutrophils and to what extent COPD is affected by the improper polarization of these abnormal neutrophils. This study sought to assess the polarization and migration dynamics of neutrophils isolated from patients with different severities of COPD compared to healthy smoking and non-smoking control subjects, and to detect how CSE triggers the polarization of neutrophils. Methods The neutrophils were freshly isolated using standard isolation protocol. The polarization of the neutrophils was observed using a Zigmond chamber when stimulated by a linear concentration gradient of CSE or N-formyl-methionine-leucine-phenylalanine (fMLP). Confocal laser-scanning microscopy was used to observe the intracellular calcium of the neutrophils. The experimental data are presented as the mean ± standard deviation. SPSS 20.0 software was used for the statistical analysis. A P value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results The neutrophils from the COPD patients showed a higher frequency of spontaneous polarization and a lower prevalence of directionality polarization than those from the healthy control (HC) and smoker subjects. The abnormal polarization of the neutrophils from the COPD patients was altered by the influence of store-operated calcium entry (SOCE) component matrix interaction molecules 1 and 2 and calcium release-activated calcium channel protein 1 [stromal interaction molecule 1 (STIM1), Stromal interaction molecule 2 (STIM2), and calcium release-activated calcium modulator 1 (ORAI1)]. Conclusions The COPD neutrophils exhibited unique polarization and migration patterns compared to those of the cells examined from other populations. The attraction of CSEs to neutrophils was mediated by the SOCE/Akt/Src pathway.
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- Fan Deng
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Huizhou Municipal Central Hospital, Huizhou, China
- Chronic Airways Diseases Laboratory, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Peripheral Vascular Intervention, Huizhou Municipal Central Hospital, Huizhou, China
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- Chronic Airways Diseases Laboratory, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Chronic Airways Diseases Laboratory, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Huizhou Municipal Central Hospital, Huizhou, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Medicine, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Huizhou Municipal Central Hospital, Huizhou, China
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- Chronic Airways Diseases Laboratory, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Iuliano C, Absmaier-Kijak M, Sinnberg T, Hoffard N, Hils M, Köberle M, Wölbing F, Shumilina E, Heise N, Fehrenbacher B, Schaller M, Lang F, Kaesler S, Biedermann T. Fetal Tissue-Derived Mast Cells (MC) as Experimental Surrogate for In Vivo Connective Tissue MC. Cells 2022; 11:cells11060928. [PMID: 35326379 PMCID: PMC8946182 DOI: 10.3390/cells11060928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Bone-marrow-derived mast cells are matured from bone marrow cells in medium containing 20% fetal calf serum (FCS), interleukin (IL)-3 and stem-cell factor (SCF) and are used as in vitro models to study mast cells (MC) and their role in health and disease. In vivo, however, BM-derived hematopoietic stem cells account for only a fraction of MC; the majority of MC in vivo are and remain tissue resident. In this study we established a side-by-side culture with BMMC, fetal skin MC (FSMC) or fetal liver MC (FLMC) for comparative studies to identify the best surrogates for mature connective tissue MC (CTMC). All three MC types showed comparable morphology by histology and MC phenotype by flow cytometry. Heterogeneity was detected in the transcriptome with the most differentially expressed genes in FSMC compared to BMMC being Hdc and Tpsb2. Expression of ST2 was highly expressed in BMMC and FSMC and reduced in FLMC, diminishing their secretion of type 2 cytokines. Higher granule content, stronger response to FcεRI activation and significantly higher release of histamine from FSMC compared to FLMC and BMMC indicated differences in MC development in vitro dependent on the tissue of origin. Thus, tissues of origin imprint MC precursor cells to acquire distinct phenotypes and signatures despite identical culture conditions. Fetal-derived MC resemble mature CTMC, with FSMC being the most developed.
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- Caterina Iuliano
- Department of Dermatology and Allergology, School of Medicine, Technical University Munich, Biedersteiner Str. 29, 80802 Munich, Germany; (C.I.); (M.A.-K.); (N.H.); (M.H.); (M.K.); (F.W.)
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergology, School of Medicine, Technical University Munich, Biedersteiner Str. 29, 80802 Munich, Germany; (C.I.); (M.A.-K.); (N.H.); (M.H.); (M.K.); (F.W.)
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany; (T.S.); (B.F.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergology, School of Medicine, Technical University Munich, Biedersteiner Str. 29, 80802 Munich, Germany; (C.I.); (M.A.-K.); (N.H.); (M.H.); (M.K.); (F.W.)
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergology, School of Medicine, Technical University Munich, Biedersteiner Str. 29, 80802 Munich, Germany; (C.I.); (M.A.-K.); (N.H.); (M.H.); (M.K.); (F.W.)
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergology, School of Medicine, Technical University Munich, Biedersteiner Str. 29, 80802 Munich, Germany; (C.I.); (M.A.-K.); (N.H.); (M.H.); (M.K.); (F.W.)
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergology, School of Medicine, Technical University Munich, Biedersteiner Str. 29, 80802 Munich, Germany; (C.I.); (M.A.-K.); (N.H.); (M.H.); (M.K.); (F.W.)
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- Department of Physiology, University of Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany; (E.S.); (N.H.); (F.L.)
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- Department of Physiology, University of Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany; (E.S.); (N.H.); (F.L.)
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany; (T.S.); (B.F.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany; (T.S.); (B.F.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Physiology, University of Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany; (E.S.); (N.H.); (F.L.)
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergology, School of Medicine, Technical University Munich, Biedersteiner Str. 29, 80802 Munich, Germany; (C.I.); (M.A.-K.); (N.H.); (M.H.); (M.K.); (F.W.)
- Correspondence: (S.K.); (T.B.); Tel.: +49-89-4141-3170 (S.K. & T.B.); Fax: 49-89-4141-3171 (S.K. & T.B.)
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergology, School of Medicine, Technical University Munich, Biedersteiner Str. 29, 80802 Munich, Germany; (C.I.); (M.A.-K.); (N.H.); (M.H.); (M.K.); (F.W.)
- Correspondence: (S.K.); (T.B.); Tel.: +49-89-4141-3170 (S.K. & T.B.); Fax: 49-89-4141-3171 (S.K. & T.B.)
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Cheuk YC, Zhang P, Xu S, Wang J, Chen T, Mao Y, Jiang Y, Luo Y, Guo J, Wang W, Rong R. Bioinformatics analysis of pathways of renal infiltrating macrophages in different renal disease models. Transl Androl Urol 2022; 10:4333-4343. [PMID: 35070815 PMCID: PMC8749068 DOI: 10.21037/tau-21-761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background Recent studies have suggested that macrophages are significantly involved in different renal diseases. However, the role of these renal infiltrating macrophages has not been entirely uncovered. To further clarify the underlying mechanism and identify therapeutic targets, a bioinformatic analysis based on transcriptome profiles was performed. Methods Three transcription profiling datasets, GSE27045, GSE51466 and GSE75808, were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO). Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were assessed by Gene Ontology (GO) functional annotation, Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis and gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA). Results The classic signaling pathways and metabolic pathways of macrophages infiltrating the kidney in different pathophysiological processes, including lupus nephritis (LN), renal crystal formation and renal ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI), were analysed. Furthermore, the common classical pathways significantly altered in the three renal disorders were the oxidative phosphorylation, VEGF signaling and JAK/STAT signaling pathways, while the renin-angiotensin system was uniquely altered in LN, the glycolysis and gluconeogenesis pathways were uniquely altered in models of renal crystal formation, and the calcium signaling pathway was specific to renal IRI. Conclusions Via bioinformatics analysis, this study revealed the transcriptional features of macrophages in murine LN, renal crystal formation and IRI models, which may serve as promising targets for mechanistic research and the clinical treatment of multiple renal diseases.
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- Yin Celeste Cheuk
- Department of Urology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Huadong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Shanghai, China
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Cai R, Chen XZ. Roles of Intramolecular Interactions in the Regulation of TRP Channels. Rev Physiol Biochem Pharmacol 2022; 186:29-56. [PMID: 35882668 DOI: 10.1007/112_2022_74] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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The transient receptor potential (TRP) channels, classified into six (-A, -V, -P, -C, -M, -ML, -N and -Y) subfamilies, are important membrane sensors and mediators of diverse stimuli including pH, light, mechano-force, temperature, pain, taste, and smell. The mammalian TRP superfamily of 28 members share similar membrane topology with six membrane-spanning helices (S1-S6) and cytosolic N-/C-terminus. Abnormal function or expression of TRP channels is associated with cancer, skeletal dysplasia, immunodeficiency, and cardiac, renal, and neuronal diseases. The majority of TRP members share common functional regulators such as phospholipid PIP2, 2-aminoethoxydiphenyl borate (2-APB), and cannabinoid, while other ligands are more specific, such as allyl isothiocyanate (TRPA1), vanilloids (TRPV1), menthol (TRPM8), ADP-ribose (TRPM2), and ML-SA1 (TRPML1). The mechanisms underlying the gating and regulation of TRP channels remain largely unclear. Recent advances in cryogenic electron microscopy provided structural insights into 19 different TRP channels which all revealed close proximity of the C-terminus with the N-terminus and intracellular S4-S5 linker. Further studies found that some highly conserved residues in these regions of TRPV, -P, -C and -M members mediate functionally critical intramolecular interactions (i.e., within one subunit) between these regions. This review provides an overview on (1) intramolecular interactions in TRP channels and their effect on channel function; (2) functional roles of interplays between PIP2 (and other ligands) and TRP intramolecular interactions; and (3) relevance of the ligand-induced modulation of intramolecular interaction to diseases.
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- Ruiqi Cai
- Program in Cell Biology, Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Physiology, Membrane Protein Disease Research Group, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Physiology, Membrane Protein Disease Research Group, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
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Presence of TRPA1 Modifies CD4+/CD8+ T Lymphocyte Ratio and Activation. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:ph15010057. [PMID: 35056114 PMCID: PMC8781558 DOI: 10.3390/ph15010057] [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: 11/24/2021] [Revised: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Transient Receptor Potential Ankyrin 1 (TRPA1) has been reported to influence neuroinflammation and lymphocyte function. We analysed the immune phenotype and activation characteristics of TRPA1-deficient mice (knockout—KO) generated by targeted deletion of the pore-loop domain of the ion channel. We compared TRPA1 mRNA and protein expression in monocyte and lymphocyte subpopulations isolated from primary and secondary lymphatic organs of wild type (WT) and KO mice. qRT-PCR and flow cytometric studies indicated a higher level of TRPA1 in monocytes than in lymphocytes, but both were orders of magnitude lower than in sensory neurons. We found lower CD4+/CD8+ thymocyte ratios, diminished CD4/CD8 rates, and B cell numbers in the KO mice. Early activation marker CD69 was lower in CD4+ T cells of KO, while the level of CD8+/CD25+ cells was higher. In vitro TcR-mediated activation did not result in significant differences in CD69 level between WT and KO splenocytes, but lower cytokine (IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, IL-17A, IL-22, and RANTES) secretion was observed in KO splenocytes. Basal intracellular Ca2+ level and TcR-induced Ca2+ signal in T lymphocytes did not differ significantly, but interestingly, imiquimod-induced Ca2+ level in KO thymocytes was higher. Our results support the role of TRPA1 in the regulation of activation, cytokine production, and T and B lymphocytes composition in mice.
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Liu X, Ouyang L, Chen L, Qiao Y, Ma X, Xu G, Liu X. Hydroxyapatite composited PEEK with 3D porous surface enhances osteoblast differentiation through mediating NO by macrophage. Regen Biomater 2021; 9:rbab076. [PMID: 35480864 PMCID: PMC9039504 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbab076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Revised: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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The adverse immune response mediated by macrophages is one of the main factors that are prone to lead poor osseointegration of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) implants in clinic. Hence, endowing PEEK with immunomodulatory ability to avoid the adverse immune response becomes a promising strategy to promote bone repair. In this work, sulfonation and hydrothermal treatment were used to fabricate a 3D porous surface on PEEK and hydroxyapatite (HA) composited PEEK. The HA composited PEEK with 3D porous surface inhibited macrophages polarizing to M1 phenotype and downregulated inducible nitric oxide synthase protein expression, which led to a nitric oxide concentration reduction in culture medium of mouse bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (mBMSCs) under co-culture condition. The decrease of nitric oxide concentration could help to increase bone formation-related OSX and ALP genes expressions and decrease bone resorption-related MMP-9 and MMP-13 genes expressions via cAMP-PKA-RUNX2 pathway in mBMSCs. In summary, the HA composited PEEK with 3D porous surface has the potential to promote osteogenesis of PEEK through immunomodulation, which provides a promising strategy to improve the bone repair ability of PEEK.
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- Xingdan Liu
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dingxi Road 1295, Shanghai 200050, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yuquan Road 19, Beijing 100049, China
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- Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 1111 Xianxia Road, Shanghai 200336, China
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- School of Materials Science, and Engineering & Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Magnesium Alloy & Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Mold Technology (Ministry of Education), Zhengzhou University, Science Avenue 100, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dingxi Road 1295, Shanghai 200050, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yuquan Road 19, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dingxi Road 1295, Shanghai 200050, China
- Cixi Center of Biomaterials Surface Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenwei Road 345, Ningbo 315300, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Center, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, No.415 Fengyang Road, Shanghai 200003, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dingxi Road 1295, Shanghai 200050, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yuquan Road 19, Beijing 100049, China
- Cixi Center of Biomaterials Surface Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenwei Road 345, Ningbo 315300, China
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Bohmwald K, Gálvez NMS, Andrade CA, Mora VP, Muñoz JT, González PA, Riedel CA, Kalergis AM. Modulation of Adaptive Immunity and Viral Infections by Ion Channels. Front Physiol 2021; 12:736681. [PMID: 34690811 PMCID: PMC8531258 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.736681] [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: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Most cellular functions require of ion homeostasis and ion movement. Among others, ion channels play a crucial role in controlling the homeostasis of anions and cations concentration between the extracellular and intracellular compartments. Calcium (Ca2+) is one of the most relevant ions involved in regulating critical functions of immune cells, allowing the appropriate development of immune cell responses against pathogens and tumor cells. Due to the importance of Ca2+ in inducing the immune response, some viruses have evolved mechanisms to modulate intracellular Ca2+ concentrations and the mobilization of this cation through Ca2+ channels to increase their infectivity and to evade the immune system using different mechanisms. For instance, some viral infections require the influx of Ca2+ through ionic channels as a first step to enter the cell, as well as their replication and budding. Moreover, through the expression of viral proteins on the surface of infected cells, Ca2+ channels function can be altered, enhancing the pathogen evasion of the adaptive immune response. In this article, we review those ion channels and ion transporters that are essential for the function of immune cells. Specifically, cation channels and Ca2+ channels in the context of viral infections and their contribution to the modulation of adaptive immune responses.
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- Karen Bohmwald
- Departamento de Genética Molecular y Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Genética Molecular y Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Genética Molecular y Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Genética Molecular y Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Genética Molecular y Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Genética Molecular y Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Ciencias Biológicas, Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Genética Molecular y Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
- Departamento de Endocrinología, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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Khodadadi H, Salles ÉL, Shin E, Jarrahi A, Costigliola V, Kumar P, Yu JC, Morgan JC, Hess DC, Vaibhav K, Dhandapani KM, Baban B. A potential role for cannabichromene in modulating TRP channels during acute respiratory distress syndrome. J Cannabis Res 2021; 3:45. [PMID: 34598736 PMCID: PMC8485768 DOI: 10.1186/s42238-021-00101-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening clinical syndrome whose potential to become one of the most grievous challenges of the healthcare system evidenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Considering the lack of target-specific treatment for ARDS, it is absolutely exigent to have an effective therapeutic modality to reduce hospitalization and mortality rate as well as to improve quality of life and outcomes for ARDS patients. ARDS is a systemic inflammatory disease starting with the pulmonary system and involves all other organs in a morbid bidirectional fashion. Mounting evidence including our findings supporting the notion that cannabinoids have potential to be targeted as regulatory therapeutic modalities in the treatment of inflammatory diseases. Therefore, it is plausible to test their capabilities as alternative therapies in the treatment of ARDS. In this study, we investigated the potential protective effects of cannabichromene (CBC) in an experimental model of ARDS. METHODS We used, for the first time, an inhalant CBC treatment as a potential therapeutic target in a murine model of ARDS-like symptoms. ARDS was induced by intranasal administration of Poly(I:C), a synthetic mismatched double-stranded RNA, into the C57BL/6 mice (6-10 male mice/group, including sham, placebo, and CBC treated), three once-daily doses followed by a daily dose of inhalant CBC or placebo for the period of 8 days starting the first dose 2 h after the second Poly(I:C) treatment. We employed histologic, immunohistochemistry, and flow cytometry methods to assess the findings. Statistical analysis was performed by using one way analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by Newman-Keuls post hoc test to determine the differences among the means of all experimental groups and to establish significance (p < 0.05) among all groups. RESULTS Our data showed that CBC was able to reverse the hypoxia (increasing blood O2 saturation by 8%), ameliorate the symptoms of ARDS (reducing the pro-inflammatory cytokines by 50% in lung and blood), and protect the lung tissues from further destruction. Further analysis showed that CBC may wield its protective effects through transient receptor potential (TRP) cation channels, TRPA1 and TRPV1, increasing their expression by 5-folds in lung tissues compared to sham and untreated mice, re-establishing the homeostasis and immune balance. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that inhalant CBC may be an effective alternative therapeutic target in the treatment of ARDS. In addition, Increased expression of TRPs cation channels after CBC treatment proposes a novel role for TRPs (TRPA1 and TRPV2) as new potential mechanism to interpret the beneficial effects of CBC as well as other cannabinoids in the treatment of ARDS as well as other inflammatory diseases. Importantly, delivering CBC through an inhaler device is a translational model supporting the feasibility of trial with human subjects, authorizing further research.
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- Hesam Khodadadi
- Department of Oral Biology and Diagnostic Sciences, Dental College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA.,Center for Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Innovation, Dental College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Oral Biology and Diagnostic Sciences, Dental College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA.,Center for Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Innovation, Dental College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Cannabinoid Research Program, Canadore College, North Bay, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence, Movement Disorders, Program, Department of Neurology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Oral Biology and Diagnostic Sciences, Dental College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA. .,Center for Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Innovation, Dental College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA.
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Tanaka S, Furuta K. Roles of IgE and Histamine in Mast Cell Maturation. Cells 2021; 10:cells10082170. [PMID: 34440939 PMCID: PMC8392195 DOI: 10.3390/cells10082170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2021] [Revised: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Mast cells are activated upon immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated antigen stimulation, and release a wide variety of mediators, including histamine to trigger inflammatory responses. The surface expression levels of Fcε receptor I (FcεRI), a high affinity receptor of IgE, were found to be positively regulated by IgE. IgE could protect murine cultured mast cells from apoptotic cell death induced by the deprivation of interleukin-3 and a certain kind of IgE could activate immature mast cells in the absence of antigens, leading to the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines and a transient increase in histamine synthesis. Histamine synthesis in mast cells was found to be required for the maturation of murine connective tissue-type mast cells, raising the possibility that IgE indirectly modulates local mast cell maturation. Although it remains controversial to what extent this concept of "monomeric IgE effects" could have relevance in the modulation of human mast cell functions, the therapeutic effects of anti-IgE antibodies might be accounted for in terms of the decreased serum IgE concentrations. Because drastic increases in serum IgE concentrations are often observed in patients with atopic dermatitis and chronic urticaria, a close investigation of the roles of IgE in mast cell maturation should contribute to development of novel therapeutic approaches for these inflammatory diseases.
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- Satoshi Tanaka
- Department of Pharmacology, Division of Pathological Sciences, Kyoto Pharmaceutical University, Misasagi Nakauchi-cho 5, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto 607-8414, Japan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-75-595-4667
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- Department of Immunobiology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tsushima naka 1-1-1, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8530, Japan;
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Maglie R, Souza Monteiro de Araujo D, Antiga E, Geppetti P, Nassini R, De Logu F. The Role of TRPA1 in Skin Physiology and Pathology. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:3065. [PMID: 33802836 PMCID: PMC8002674 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22063065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 (TRPA1), a member of the TRP superfamily of channels, acts as 'polymodal cellular sensor' on primary sensory neurons where it mediates the peripheral and central processing of pain, itch, and thermal sensation. However, the TRPA1 expression extends far beyond the sensory nerves. In recent years, much attention has been paid to its expression and function in non-neuronal cell types including skin cells, such as keratinocytes, melanocytes, mast cells, dendritic cells, and endothelial cells. TRPA1 seems critically involved in a series of physiological skin functions, including formation and maintenance of physico-chemical skin barriers, skin cells, and tissue growth and differentiation. TRPA1 appears to be implicated in mechanistic processes in various immunological inflammatory diseases and cancers of the skin, such as atopic and allergic contact dermatitis, psoriasis, bullous pemphigoid, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, and melanoma. Here, we report recent findings on the implication of TRPA1 in skin physiology and pathophysiology. The potential use of TRPA1 antagonists in the treatment of inflammatory and immunological skin disorders will be also addressed.
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- Roberto Maglie
- Department of Health Sciences, Section of Dermatology, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy; (R.M.); (E.A.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology Unit, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy; (D.S.M.d.A.); (P.G.); (F.D.L.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, Section of Dermatology, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy; (R.M.); (E.A.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology Unit, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy; (D.S.M.d.A.); (P.G.); (F.D.L.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology Unit, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy; (D.S.M.d.A.); (P.G.); (F.D.L.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology Unit, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy; (D.S.M.d.A.); (P.G.); (F.D.L.)
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