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Rahaman MS, Arin A, Farwa U, Park M, Bae SH, Lee BT. ECM derivatized alginate augmenting bio-functionalities of lyophilized mat for skin and liver wound treatment. Biomaterials 2024; 311:122698. [PMID: 38968688 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2024.122698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/07/2024]
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Peptides and molecular residues sourced from the fragmentation of the extracellular matrix (ECM) can exacerbate a plethora of cellular functions. We selected a natural ECM-derived complex peptide mixture to functionalize sodium alginate. Three alginate derivatives (sodium alginate conjugated with ECM) SALE-1, SALE-2, and SALE-3 were synthesized using the lowest (10 % w/w), moderate (50 % w/w), and highest (100 % w/w) concentrations of ECM. Thereafter, they were used to fabricate three groups of mat scaffolds EMAT-1 (ECM derivatized alginate thrombin-mat), EMAT-2, and EMAT-3, respectively by the freeze-drying process. To enhance the hemostatic activity, thrombin was loaded onto the scaffolds. Another group, AT, without any derivatized alginate was additionally included in order to comparative analysis. Physical characteristics revealed that the porous mat scaffold showed enhancement in degradation and swelling ability with the increase in ECM content. The higher cell proliferation, migration, and cell viability were noticed in the higher ECM-containing samples EMAT-2 and EMAT-3. In vivo studies using rodent hepatic and rabbit ear models were carried out to ensure the hemostatic ability of the scaffolds. EMAT-2 and EMAT-3 demonstrate excellent liver regeneration ability in rat models. Moreover, the rat cutaneous wound model depicted that EMAT-3 dramatically elevated the skin's healing ability, thereby rendering it an excellent candidate for future clinical application in wound healing.
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- Md Sohanur Rahaman
- Department of Regenerative Medicine, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan, 31151, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan, 31151, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Tissue Regeneration, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan-31151, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan, 31151, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan 31151, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan, 31151, Republic of Korea; Institute of Tissue Regeneration, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan-31151, Republic of Korea.
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Sand JMB, Jessen H, Leeming DJ, Yu S, Lee CJ, Hu B, Sun Y, Adams T, Pivarnik T, Liu A, Woo S, McGovern JR, Fiorini V, Saber T, Higuero-Sevilla JP, Gulati M, Kaminski N, Damsky W, Shaw AC, Mohanty S, Goobie G, Zhang Y, Herzog EL, Ryu C. Plasma collagen neoepitopes are associated with multiorgan disease in the ACCESS and GRADS sarcoidosis cohorts. Thorax 2024:thorax-2023-221095. [PMID: 39117421 DOI: 10.1136/thorax-2023-221095] [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: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The pathogenesis of sarcoidosis involves tissue remodelling mediated by the accumulation of abnormal extracellular matrix, which is partly the result of an imbalance in collagen synthesis, cross-linking and degradation. During this process, collagen fragments or neoepitopes, are released into the circulation. The significance of these circulating collagen neoepitopes in sarcoidosis remains unknown. METHODS We employed plasma samples from patients with sarcoidosis enrolled in A Case Control Etiologic Study of Sarcoidosis (ACCESS) and Genomic Research in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and Sarcoidosis (GRADS), and healthy control patients recruited from the Yale community. Plasma concentrations of type III and VI collagen degradation (C3M and C6M) and formation (PRO-C3 and PRO-C6) were quantified via neoepitope-specific competitive ELISA, and statistical associations were sought with clinical phenotypes. RESULTS Relative to healthy controls, the plasma of both sarcoidosis cohorts was enriched for C3M and C6M, irrespective of corticosteroid use and disease duration. While circulating collagen neoepitopes were independent of Scadding stage, there was a significant association between multiorgan disease and PRO-C3, PRO-C6 and C3M in the ACCESS cohort; PRO-C3 and C6M displayed this property in GRADS. These findings were unrelated to plasma levels of interleukin-4 (IL-4), IL-5, IL-6, IL-9, IL-10 and IL-13. Moreover, PRO-C3 was associated with dermatological disease in both cohorts. DISCUSSION In two well-characterised sarcoidosis cohorts, we discovered that the plasma is enriched for neoepitopes of collagen degradation (C3M and C6M). In multiorgan disease, there was an association with circulating neoepitopes of type III formation (PRO-C3), perhaps mediated by dermatological sarcoidosis. Further investigation in this arena has the potential to foster new insights into the pathogenic mechanisms of this complex disease.
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- Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Infectious Disease, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Infectious Disease, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Health System, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Pulmonary, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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Rui S, Dai L, Zhang X, He M, Xu F, Wu W, Armstrong DG, You Y, Xiao X, Ma Y, Chen Y, Deng W. Exosomal miRNA-26b-5p from PRP suppresses NETs by targeting MMP-8 to promote diabetic wound healing. J Control Release 2024; 372:221-233. [PMID: 38909697 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2024.06.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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The utilization of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has exhibited potential as a therapeutic approach for the management of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). However, it is currently not well understood how the diabetic environment may influence PRP-derived exosomes (PRP-Exos) and their potential impact on neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs). This study aims to investigate the effects of the diabetic environment on PRP-Exos, their communication with neutrophils, and the subsequent influence on NETs and wound healing. Through bulk-seq and Western blotting, we confirmed the increased expression of MMP-8 in DFUs. Additionally, we discovered that miRNA-26b-5p plays a significant role in the communication between DFUs and PRP-Exos. In our experiments, we found that PRP-Exos miR-26b-5p effectively improved diabetic wound healing by inhibiting NETs. Further tests validated the inhibitory effect of miR-26b-5p on NETs by targeting MMP-8. Both in vitro and in vivo experiments showed that miRNA-26b-5p from PRP-Exos promoted wound healing by reducing neutrophil infiltration through its targeting of MMP-8. This study establishes the importance of miR-26b-5p in the communication between DFUs and PRP-Exos, disrupting NETs formation in diabetic wounds by targeting MMP-8. These findings provide valuable insights for developing novel therapeutic strategies to enhance wound healing in individuals suffering from DFUs.
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- Shunli Rui
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, School of Medicine, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing Emergency Medical Centre, Chongqing 400014, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, School of Medicine, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing Emergency Medical Centre, Chongqing 400014, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, School of Medicine, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing Emergency Medical Centre, Chongqing 400014, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, School of Medicine, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing Emergency Medical Centre, Chongqing 400014, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, School of Medicine, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing Emergency Medical Centre, Chongqing 400014, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA
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- The Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine in Major Metabolic Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400010, China
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- The Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine in Major Metabolic Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400010, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, School of Medicine, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing Emergency Medical Centre, Chongqing 400014, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, School of Medicine, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing Emergency Medical Centre, Chongqing 400014, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, School of Medicine, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing Emergency Medical Centre, Chongqing 400014, China.
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Montanari J, Schwob L, Marie-Brasset A, Vinatier C, Lepleux C, Antoine R, Guicheux J, Poully JC, Chevalier F. Pilot screening of potential matrikines resulting from collagen breakages through ionizing radiation. RADIATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOPHYSICS 2024; 63:337-350. [PMID: 39115696 DOI: 10.1007/s00411-024-01086-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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Little is known regarding radiation-induced matrikines and the possible degradation of extracellular matrix following therapeutic irradiation. The goal of this study was to determine if irradiation can cut collagen proteins at specific sites, inducing potentially biologically active peptides against cartilage cells. Chondrocytes cultured as 3D models were evaluated for extracellular matrix production. Bystander molecules were analyzed in vitro in the conditioned medium of X-irradiated chondrocytes. Preferential breakage sites were analyzed in collagen polypeptide by mass spectrometry and resulting peptides were tested against chondrocytes. 3D models of chondrocytes displayed a light extracellular matrix able to maintain the structure. Irradiated and bystander chondrocytes showed a surprising radiation sensitivity at low doses, characteristic of the presence of bystander factors, particularly following 0.1 Gy. The glycine-proline peptidic bond was observed as a preferential cleavage site and a possible weakness of the collagen polypeptide after irradiation. From the 46 collagen peptides analyzed against chondrocytes culture, 20 peptides induced a reduction of viability and 5 peptides induced an increase of viability at the highest concentration between 0.1 and 1 µg/ml. We conclude that irradiation promoted a site-specific degradation of collagen. The potentially resulting peptides induce negative or positive regulations of chondrocyte growth. Taken together, these results suggest that ionizing radiation causes a degradation of cartilage proteins, leading to a functional unbalance of cartilage homeostasis after exposure, contributing to cartilage dysfunction.
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- Juliette Montanari
- UMR6252 CIMAP, CEA - CNRS - ENSICAEN - Université de Caen Normandie, Caen, 14000, France
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- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY, Notkestr. 85, 22607, Hamburg, Germany
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- UMR6252 CIMAP, CEA - CNRS - ENSICAEN - Université de Caen Normandie, Caen, 14000, France
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- Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, INSERM, Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, RMeS, UMR 1229, Oniris, Nantes, F-44000, France
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- UMR6252 CIMAP, CEA - CNRS - ENSICAEN - Université de Caen Normandie, Caen, 14000, France
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- Institut Lumière Matière, University of Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, Lyon, F-69622, France
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- Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, INSERM, Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, RMeS, UMR 1229, Oniris, Nantes, F-44000, France
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- UMR6252 CIMAP, CEA - CNRS - ENSICAEN - Université de Caen Normandie, Caen, 14000, France.
- UMR6252 CIMAP, CEA-CNRS-ENSICAEN-Université de Caen Normandie, Bd Henri Becquerel - BP 55027, CAEN Cedex 05, F-14076, France.
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- UMR6252 CIMAP, CEA - CNRS - ENSICAEN - Université de Caen Normandie, Caen, 14000, France.
- UMR6252 CIMAP, CEA-CNRS-ENSICAEN-Université de Caen Normandie, Bd Henri Becquerel - BP 55027, CAEN Cedex 05, F-14076, France.
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Sirois JP, Heinz A. Matrikines in the skin: Origin, effects, and therapeutic potential. Pharmacol Ther 2024; 260:108682. [PMID: 38917886 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2024.108682] [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: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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The extracellular matrix (ECM) represents a complex multi-component environment that has a decisive influence on the biomechanical properties of tissues and organs. Depending on the tissue, ECM components are subject to a homeostasis of synthesis and degradation, a subtle interplay that is influenced by external factors and the intrinsic aging process and is often disturbed in pathologies. Upon proteolytic cleavage of ECM proteins, small bioactive peptides termed matrikines can be formed. These bioactive peptides play a crucial role in cell signaling and contribute to the dynamic regulation of both physiological and pathological processes such as tissue remodeling and repair as well as inflammatory responses. In the skin, matrikines exert an influence for instance on cell adhesion, migration, and proliferation as well as vasodilation, angiogenesis and protein expression. Due to their manifold functions, matrikines represent promising leads for developing new therapeutic options for the treatment of skin diseases. This review article gives a comprehensive overview on matrikines in the skin, including their origin in the dermal ECM, their biological effects and therapeutic potential for the treatment of skin pathologies such as melanoma, chronic wounds and inflammatory skin diseases or for their use in anti-aging cosmeceuticals.
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- Jonathan P Sirois
- Department of Pharmacy, LEO Foundation Center for Cutaneous Drug Delivery, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Pharmacy, LEO Foundation Center for Cutaneous Drug Delivery, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Miao MZ, Lee JS, Yamada KM, Loeser RF. Integrin signalling in joint development, homeostasis and osteoarthritis. Nat Rev Rheumatol 2024; 20:492-509. [PMID: 39014254 DOI: 10.1038/s41584-024-01130-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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Integrins are key regulators of cell-matrix interactions during joint development and joint tissue homeostasis, as well as in the development of osteoarthritis (OA). The signalling cascades initiated by the interactions of integrins with a complex network of extracellular matrix (ECM) components and intracellular adaptor proteins orchestrate cellular responses necessary for maintaining joint tissue integrity. Dysregulated integrin signalling, triggered by matrix degradation products such as matrikines, disrupts this delicate balance, tipping the scales towards an environment conducive to OA pathogenesis. The interplay between integrin signalling and growth factor pathways further underscores the multifaceted nature of OA. Moreover, emerging insights into the role of endocytic trafficking in regulating integrin signalling add a new layer of complexity to the understanding of OA development. To harness the therapeutic potential of targeting integrins for mitigation of OA, comprehensive understanding of their molecular mechanisms across joint tissues is imperative. Ultimately, deciphering the complexities of integrin signalling will advance the ability to treat OA and alleviate its global burden.
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- Michael Z Miao
- Cell Biology Section, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
- Craniofacial Anomalies and Regeneration Section, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology and the Thurston Arthritis Research Center, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Craniofacial Anomalies and Regeneration Section, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
- Office of the Clinical Director, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Cell Biology Section, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA.
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology and the Thurston Arthritis Research Center, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
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Lu Z, Wang D, Sun Y, Dai Y. ENO1 regulates IL-1β-induced chondrocyte inflammation, apoptosis and matrix degradation possibly through the potential binding to CRLF1. Tissue Cell 2024; 90:102504. [PMID: 39116531 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2024.102504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 07/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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In this study, we aim to investigate the role of enolase 1 (ENO1) in osteoarthritis (OA) pathogenic process and to uncover the underlying mechanism. To this end, we used IL-1β to induce an in vitro OA‑like chondrocyte model in human immortalized chondrocyte C-28/I2 cells. We manipulated the expression of ENO1 and cytokine receptor-like factor 1 (CRLF1) in IL-1β-induced C-28/I2 cells using siRNA and/or overexpression and tested their effects on IL-1β-induced pathologies including cell viability, apoptosis and inflammatory cytokine levels (IL-6 and TNF-α), and the expression of extracellular matrix-related enzymes and major mediators in the NF-κB signaling pathway (p-p65, p65, p-IκBα and IκBα). We used co-immunoprecipitation and immunofluorescence imaging to study a possible binding between ENO1 and CRLF1. Our data showed that IL-1β induction elevated ENO1 and CRLF1 expression in C-28/I2 cells. Silencing ENO1 or CRLF1 inhibited the IL-1β-induced cell viability damage, apoptosis, inflammation, and extracellular matrix degradation. The inhibitory effect of silencing ENO1 was reversed by CRLF1 overexpression, suggesting a functional connection between ENO1 and CRLF1, which could be attributed to a binding between these two partners. Our study could help validate the role of ENO1 in OA pathogenies and identify novel therapeutic targets for OA treatment.
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- Zhihua Lu
- Medical School, Yangzhou Polytechnic College, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, China; Clinical Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225001, China
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- Medical School, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225001, China
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- Clinical Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225001, China; Medical Research Center, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, China.
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Gould ML, Downes NJ, Woolley AG, Hussaini HM, Ratnayake JT, Ali MA, Friedlander LT, Cooper PR. Harnessing the Regenerative Potential of Purified Bovine Dental Pulp and Dentin Extracellular Matrices in a Chitosan/Alginate Hydrogel. Macromol Biosci 2024:e2400254. [PMID: 38938070 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202400254] [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: 05/28/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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When a tooth is diseased or damaged through caries, bioactive molecules are liberated from the pulp and dentin as part of the natural response to injury and these are key molecules for stimulating stem cell responses for tissue repair. Incorporation of these extracellular-matrix (ECM)-derived molecules into a hydrogel model can mimic in vivo conditions to enable dentin-pulp complex regeneration. Here, a chitosan/alginate (C/A) hydrogel is developed to sequester bovine ECM extracts. Human dental pulp cells (hDPCs) are cultured with these constructs and proliferation and cytotoxicity assays confirm that these C/A hydrogels are bioactive. Sequential z-axis fluorescent imaging visualizes hDPCs protruding into the hydrogel as it degraded. Alizarin red S staining shows that hDPCs cultured with the hydrogels display increased calcium-ion deposition, with dentin ECM stimulating the highest levels. Alkaline phosphatase activity is increased, as is expression of transforming growth factor-beta as demonstrated using immunocytochemistry. Directional analysis following phase contrast kinetic image capture demonstrates that both dentin and pulp ECM molecules act as chemoattractants for hDPCs. Data from this study demonstrate that purified ECM from dental pulp and dentin when delivered in a C/A hydrogel stimulates dental tissue repair processes in vitro.
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- Maree L Gould
- Faculty of Dentistry, Sir John Walsh Research Institute, University of Otago, P.O. Box 56, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Sir John Walsh Research Institute, University of Otago, P.O. Box 56, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand
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- Maurice Wilkins Centre for Biodiscovery, University of Otago, P.O. Box 56, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Sir John Walsh Research Institute, University of Otago, P.O. Box 56, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand
- Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Airlangga, Surabaya, 60132, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Sir John Walsh Research Institute, University of Otago, P.O. Box 56, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Sir John Walsh Research Institute, University of Otago, P.O. Box 56, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Sir John Walsh Research Institute, University of Otago, P.O. Box 56, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Sir John Walsh Research Institute, University of Otago, P.O. Box 56, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand
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Armato U, Dal Prà I. Discovering skin-rejuvenating matrikines: a new frontier in basic and applied dermatology. Br J Dermatol 2024; 191:10-11. [PMID: 38468121 DOI: 10.1093/bjd/ljae100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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- Ubaldo Armato
- Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Paediatrics and Gynaecology, University of Verona Medical School, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Paediatrics and Gynaecology, University of Verona Medical School, Verona, Italy
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Jariwala N, Ozols M, Eckersley A, Mambwe B, Watson REB, Zeef L, Gilmore A, Debelle L, Bell M, Bradley EJ, Doush Y, Keenan A, Courage C, Leroux R, Peschard O, Mondon P, Ringenbach C, Bernard L, Pitois A, Sherratt MJ. Prediction, screening and characterization of novel bioactive tetrapeptide matrikines for skin rejuvenation. Br J Dermatol 2024; 191:92-106. [PMID: 38375775 DOI: 10.1093/bjd/ljae061] [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: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND Extracellular matrices play a critical role in tissue structure and function and aberrant remodelling of these matrices is a hallmark of many age-related diseases. In skin, loss of dermal collagens and disorganization of elastic fibre components are key features of photoageing. Although the application of some small matrix-derived peptides to aged skin has been shown to beneficially affect in vitro cell behaviour and, in vivo, molecular architecture and clinical appearance, the discovery of new peptides has lacked a guiding hypothesis. OBJECTIVES To identify, using protease cleavage site prediction, novel putative matrikines with beneficial activities for skin composition and structure. METHODS Here, we present an in silico (peptide cleavage prediction) to in vitro (proteomic and transcriptomic activity testing in cultured human dermal fibroblasts) to in vivo (short-term patch test and longer-term split-face clinical study) discovery pipeline, which enables the identification and characterization of peptides with differential activities. RESULTS Using this pipeline we showed that cultured fibroblasts were responsive to all applied peptides, but their associated bioactivity was sequence-dependent. Based on bioactivity, toxicity and protein source, we further characterized a combination of two novel peptides, GPKG (glycine-proline-lysine-glycine) and LSVD (leucine-serine-valine-aspartate), that acted in vitro to enhance the transcription of matrix -organization and cell proliferation genes and in vivo (in a short-term patch test) to promote processes associated with epithelial and dermal maintenance and remodelling. Prolonged use of a formulation containing these peptides in a split-face clinical study led to significantly improved measures of crow's feet and firmness in a mixed population. CONCLUSIONS This approach to peptide discovery and testing can identify new synthetic matrikines, providing insights into biological mechanisms of tissue homeostasis and repair and new pathways to clinical intervention.
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- Nathan Jariwala
- Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, School of Biological Science
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- Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, School of Biological Science
- Department of Human Genetics, Wellcome Sanger Institute, Genome Campus, Hinxton, UK
- British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, School of Biological Science
- Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences
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- Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences
- A*STAR Skin Research Laboratory (A*SRL), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and National Skin Centre, Skin Research Institute of Singapore, Republic of Singapore
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- Wellcome Centre for Cell Matrix Research, Division of Cancer Sciences; Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, School of Biological Science
- UMR CNRS 7369 MEDyC, Université de Reims Champagne Ardenne, UFR Sciences Exactes et Naturelles, SFR CAP Santé, Moulin de la Housse, Reims, France
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- No7 Beauty Company, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Nottingham, UK
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- No7 Beauty Company, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Nottingham, UK
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- No7 Beauty Company, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Nottingham, UK
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- No7 Beauty Company, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Nottingham, UK
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- Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, School of Biological Science
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Shan J, Jin X, Zhang C, Huang M, Xing J, Li Q, Cui Y, Niu Q, Chen XL, Wang X. Metal natural product complex Ru-procyanidins with quadruple enzymatic activity combat infections from drug-resistant bacteria. Acta Pharm Sin B 2024; 14:2298-2316. [PMID: 38799629 PMCID: PMC11121202 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2023.12.017] [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: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
Abstract
Bacterial infection hampers wound repair by impeding the healing process. Concurrently, inflammation at the wound site triggers the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), causing oxidative stress and damage to proteins and cells. This can lead to chronic wounds, posing severe risks. Therefore, eliminating bacterial infection and reducing ROS levels are crucial for effective wound healing. Nanozymes, possessing enzyme-like catalytic activity, can convert endogenous substances into highly toxic substances, such as ROS, to combat bacteria and biofilms without inducing drug resistance. However, the current nanozyme model with single enzyme activity falls short of meeting the complex requirements of antimicrobial therapy. Thus, developing nanozymes with multiple enzymatic activities is essential. Herein, we engineered a novel metalloenzyme called Ru-procyanidin nanoparticles (Ru-PC NPs) with diverse enzymatic activities to aid wound healing and combat bacterial infections. Under acidic conditions, due to their glutathione (GSH) depletion and peroxidase (POD)-like activity, Ru-PC NPs combined with H2O2 exhibit excellent antibacterial effects. However, in a neutral environment, the Ru-PC NPs, with catalase (CAT) activity, decompose H2O2 to O2, alleviating hypoxia and ensuring a sufficient oxygen supply. Furthermore, Ru-PC NPs possess exceptional antioxidant capacity through their superior superoxide dismutase (SOD) enzyme activity, effectively scavenging excess ROS and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) in a neutral environment. This maintains the balance of the antioxidant system and prevents inflammation. Ru-PC NPs also promote the polarization of macrophages from M1 to M2, facilitating wound healing. More importantly, Ru-PC NPs show good biosafety with negligible toxicity. In vivo wound infection models have confirmed the efficacy of Ru-PC NPs in inhibiting bacterial infection and promoting wound healing. The focus of this work highlights the quadruple enzymatic activity of Ru-PC NPs and its potential to reduce inflammation and promote bacteria-infected wound healing.
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- Jie Shan
- Department of Burns, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Research and Engineering Center of Biomedical Materials, Anhui Provincial Institute of Translational Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- Department of Burns, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Research and Engineering Center of Biomedical Materials, Anhui Provincial Institute of Translational Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Science and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China
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- Department of Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Research and Engineering Center of Biomedical Materials, Anhui Provincial Institute of Translational Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- Department of Burns, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China
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- Department of Burns, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Research and Engineering Center of Biomedical Materials, Anhui Provincial Institute of Translational Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
- College and Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Key Lab. of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, Hefei 230032, China
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Pinezich MR, Mir M, Graney PL, Tavakol DN, Chen J, Hudock M, Gavaudan O, Chen P, Kaslow SR, Reimer JA, Van Hassel J, Guenthart BA, O’Neill JD, Bacchetta M, Kim J, Vunjak-Novakovic G. Lung-Mimetic Hydrofoam Sealant to Treat Pulmonary Air Leak. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2303026. [PMID: 38279961 PMCID: PMC11102335 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303026] [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: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/29/2024]
Abstract
Pulmonary air leak is the most common complication of lung surgery, contributing to post-operative morbidity in up to 60% of patients; yet, there is no reliable treatment. Available surgical sealants do not match the demanding deformation mechanics of lung tissue; and therefore, fail to seal air leak. To address this therapeutic gap, a sealant with structural and mechanical similarity to subpleural lung is designed, developed, and systematically evaluated. This "lung-mimetic" sealant is a hydrofoam material that has alveolar-like porous ultrastructure, lung-like viscoelastic properties (adhesive, compressive, tensile), and lung extracellular matrix-derived signals (matrikines) to support tissue repair. In biocompatibility testing, the lung-mimetic sealant shows minimal cytotoxicity and immunogenicity in vitro. Human primary monocytes exposed to sealant matrikines in vitro upregulate key genes (MARCO, PDGFB, VEGF) known to correlate with pleural wound healing and tissue repair in vivo. In rat and swine models of pulmonary air leak, this lung-mimetic sealant rapidly seals air leak and restores baseline lung mechanics. Altogether, these data indicate that the lung-mimetic sealant can effectively seal pulmonary air leak and promote a favorable cellular response in vitro.
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- Stevens Institute of Technology, Department of Biomedical Engineering
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- Stevens Institute of Technology, Department of Biomedical Engineering
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- Columbia University, Department of Biomedical Engineering
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- Columbia University, Department of Biomedical Engineering
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Surgery
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- Columbia University, Department of Biomedical Engineering
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Surgery
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- Columbia University, Department of Biomedical Engineering
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Surgery
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- Columbia University, Department of Biomedical Engineering
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Surgery
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- State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, Department of Cell Biology
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of Thoracic Surgery
- Vanderbilt University, Department of Biomedical Engineering
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- Stevens Institute of Technology, Department of Biomedical Engineering
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- Columbia University, Department of Biomedical Engineering
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Medicine
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Schenke-Layland K, MacKay A. "Future Directions" - Novel breakthrough developments in the fields of drug development & delivery, and regenerative medicine. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2024; 205:115159. [PMID: 38101476 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2023.115159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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- Katja Schenke-Layland
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department for Medical Technologies and Regenerative Medicine, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany; NMI Natural and Medical Sciences Institute at the University of Tübingen, 72770 Reutlingen, Germany.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Viterbi School of Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA; Department of Ophthalmology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
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Lin CH, Lin MH, Chung YK, Alalaiwe A, Hung CF, Fang JY. Exploring the potential of the nano-based sunscreens and antioxidants for preventing and treating skin photoaging. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 347:140702. [PMID: 37979799 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023]
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Excessive exposure to sunlight, especially UV irradiation, causes skin photodamage. Sunscreens, such as TiO2 and ZnO, can potentially prevent UV via scattering, reflection, and absorption. Topical antioxidants are another means of skin photoprotection. Developing nanoparticles for sunscreens and antioxidants is recommended for photoaging prevention and treatment as it can improve uncomfortable skin appearance, stability, penetration, and safety. This study reviewed the effects of nano-sized sunscreens and antioxidants on skin photoprevention by examining published studies and articles from PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar, which explore the topics of skin photoaging, skin senescence, UV radiation, keratinocyte, dermal fibroblast, sunscreen, antioxidant, and nanoparticle. The researchers of this study also summarized the nano-based UV filters and therapeutics for mitigating skin photoaging. The skin photodamage mechanisms are presented, followed by the introduction of current skin photoaging treatment. The different nanoparticle types used for topical delivery were also explored in this study. This is followed by the mechanisms of how nanoparticles improve the UV filters and antioxidant performance. Lastly, recent investigations were reviewed on nanoparticulate sunscreens and antioxidants in skin photoaging management. Sunscreens and antioxidants for topical application have different concepts. Topical antioxidants are ideal for permeating into the skin to exhibit free radical scavenging activity, while UV filters are prescribed to remain on the skin surface without absorption to exert the UV-blocking effect without causing toxicity. The nanoparticle design strategy for meeting the different needs of sunscreens and antioxidants is also explored in this study. Although the benefits of using nanoparticles for alleviating photodamage are well-established, more animal-based and clinical studies are necessary.
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- Chih-Hung Lin
- Center for General Education, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Kweishan, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Chang Gung University, Kweishan, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan; PhD Program in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan; School of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Pharmaceutics Laboratory, Graduate Institute of Natural Products, Chang Gung University, Kweishan, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Research Center for Food and Cosmetic Safety and Research Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Kweishan, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Department of Anesthesiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kweishan, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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Baghy K, Ladányi A, Reszegi A, Kovalszky I. Insights into the Tumor Microenvironment-Components, Functions and Therapeutics. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:17536. [PMID: 38139365 PMCID: PMC10743805 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242417536] [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: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Similarly to our healthy organs, the tumor tissue also constitutes an ecosystem. This implies that stromal cells acquire an altered phenotype in tandem with tumor cells, thereby promoting tumor survival. Cancer cells are fueled by abnormal blood vessels, allowing them to develop and proliferate. Tumor-associated fibroblasts adapt their cytokine and chemokine production to the needs of tumor cells and alter the peritumoral stroma by generating more collagen, thereby stiffening the matrix; these processes promote epithelial-mesenchymal transition and tumor cell invasion. Chronic inflammation and the mobilization of pro-tumorigenic inflammatory cells further facilitate tumor expansion. All of these events can impede the effective administration of tumor treatment; so, the successful inhibition of tumorous matrix remodeling could further enhance the success of antitumor therapy. Over the last decade, significant progress has been made with the introduction of novel immunotherapy that targets the inhibitory mechanisms of T cell activation. However, extensive research is also being conducted on the stromal components and other cell types of the tumor microenvironment (TME) that may serve as potential therapeutic targets.
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- Kornélia Baghy
- Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary;
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- Department of Surgical and Molecular Pathology and the National Tumor Biology Laboratory, National Institute of Oncology, 1122 Budapest, Hungary;
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA;
- Department of Pathology, Forensic and Insurance Medicine, Semmelweis University, 1091 Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary;
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Gupta SK, Vyavahare S, Duchesne Blanes IL, Berger F, Isales C, Fulzele S. Microbiota-derived tryptophan metabolism: Impacts on health, aging, and disease. Exp Gerontol 2023; 183:112319. [PMID: 37898179 DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2023.112319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023]
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The intricate interplay between gut microbiota and the host is pivotal in maintaining homeostasis and health. Dietary tryptophan (TRP) metabolism initiates a cascade of essential endogenous metabolites, including kynurenine, kynurenic acid, serotonin, and melatonin, as well as microbiota-derived Trp metabolites like tryptamine, indole propionic acid (IPA), and other indole derivatives. Notably, tryptamine and IPA, among the indole metabolites, exert crucial roles in modulating immune, metabolic, and neuronal responses at both local and distant sites. Additionally, these metabolites demonstrate potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. The levels of microbiota-derived TRP metabolites are intricately linked to the gut microbiota's health, which, in turn, can be influenced by age-related changes. This review aims to comprehensively summarize the cellular and molecular impacts of tryptamine and IPA on health and aging-related complications. Furthermore, we explore the levels of tryptamine and IPA and their corresponding bacteria in select diseased conditions, shedding light on their potential significance as biomarkers and therapeutic targets.
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- Sonu Kumar Gupta
- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA; Centre for Healthy Aging, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA; Centre for Healthy Aging, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA; Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA.
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Miao MZ, Su QP, Cui Y, Bahnson EM, Li G, Wang M, Yang Y, Collins JA, Wu D, Gu Q, Chubinskaya S, Diekman BO, Yamada KM, Loeser RF. Redox-active endosomes mediate α5β1 integrin signaling and promote chondrocyte matrix metalloproteinase production in osteoarthritis. Sci Signal 2023; 16:eadf8299. [PMID: 37906629 PMCID: PMC10666734 DOI: 10.1126/scisignal.adf8299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
Abstract
Mechanical cues sensed by integrins induce cells to produce proteases to remodel the extracellular matrix. Excessive protease production occurs in many degenerative diseases, including osteoarthritis, in which articular cartilage degradation is associated with the genesis of matrix protein fragments that can activate integrins. We investigated the mechanisms by which integrin signals may promote protease production in response to matrix changes in osteoarthritis. Using a fragment of the matrix protein fibronectin (FN) to activate the α5β1 integrin in primary human chondrocytes, we found that endocytosis of the integrin and FN fragment complex drove the production of the matrix metalloproteinase MMP-13. Activation of α5β1 by the FN fragment, but not by intact FN, was accompanied by reactive oxygen species (ROS) production initially at the cell surface, then in early endosomes. These ROS-producing endosomes (called redoxosomes) contained the integrin-FN fragment complex, the ROS-producing enzyme NADPH oxidase 2 (NOX2), and SRC, a redox-regulated kinase that promotes MMP-13 production. In contrast, intact FN was endocytosed and trafficked to recycling endosomes without inducing ROS production. Articular cartilage from patients with osteoarthritis showed increased amounts of SRC and the NOX2 complex component p67phox. Furthermore, we observed enhanced localization of SRC and p67phox at early endosomes, suggesting that redoxosomes could transmit and sustain integrin signaling in response to matrix damage. This signaling mechanism not only amplifies the production of matrix-degrading proteases but also establishes a self-perpetuating cycle that contributes to the ongoing degradation of cartilage matrix in osteoarthritis.
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- Michael Z. Miao
- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology and the Thurston Arthritis Research Center, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
- Division of Oral & Craniofacial Health Sciences, Adams School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
- Curriculum in Oral and Craniofacial Biomedicine, Adams School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
- Cell Biology Section, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology and the Thurston Arthritis Research Center, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology and Physiology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
- Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Department of Genome Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
- eScience Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
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- Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Ecology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA
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- Division of Oral & Craniofacial Health Sciences, Adams School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
- Department of Biostatistics, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, NC, 27599, USA
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- Shanghai Institute of Immunity and Infection, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200031, China
- Department of Immunology, Université Paris Cité, Paris, 75006, France
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- Department of Pediatrics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology and the Thurston Arthritis Research Center, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27695, USA
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- Cell Biology Section, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology and the Thurston Arthritis Research Center, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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Asega AF, Barros BCSC, Chaves AFA, Oliveira AK, Bertholim L, Kitano ES, Serrano SMT. Mouse skin peptidomic analysis of the hemorrhage induced by a snake venom metalloprotease. Amino Acids 2023; 55:1103-1119. [PMID: 37389729 DOI: 10.1007/s00726-023-03299-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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Hemorrhage induced by snake venom metalloproteases (SVMPs) results from proteolysis, capillary disruption, and blood extravasation. HF3, a potent SVMP of Bothrops jararaca, induces hemorrhage at pmol doses in the mouse skin. To gain insight into the hemorrhagic process, the main goal of this study was to analyze changes in the skin peptidome generated by injection of HF3, using approaches of mass spectrometry-based untargeted peptidomics. The results revealed that the sets of peptides found in the control and HF3-treated skin samples were distinct and derived from the cleavage of different proteins. Peptide bond cleavage site identification in the HF3-treated skin showed compatibility with trypsin-like serine proteases and cathepsins, suggesting the activation of host proteinases. Acetylated peptides, which originated from the cleavage at positions in the N-terminal region of proteins in both samples, were identified for the first time in the mouse skin peptidome. The number of peptides acetylated at the residue after the first Met residue, mostly Ser and Ala, was higher than that of peptides acetylated at the initial Met. Proteins cleaved in the hemorrhagic skin participate in cholesterol metabolism, PPAR signaling, and in the complement and coagulation cascades, indicating the impairment of these biological processes. The peptidomic analysis also indicated the emergence of peptides with potential biological activities, including pheromone, cell penetrating, quorum sensing, defense, and cell-cell communication in the mouse skin. Interestingly, peptides generated in the hemorrhagic skin promoted the inhibition of collagen-induced platelet aggregation and could act synergistically in the local tissue damage induced by HF3.
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- Amanda F Asega
- Laboratory of Applied Toxinology, Center of Toxins, Immune-Response and Cell Signaling (CeTICS), Instituto Butantan, Av. Vital Brasil 1500, São Paulo, 05503-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Applied Toxinology, Center of Toxins, Immune-Response and Cell Signaling (CeTICS), Instituto Butantan, Av. Vital Brasil 1500, São Paulo, 05503-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Applied Toxinology, Center of Toxins, Immune-Response and Cell Signaling (CeTICS), Instituto Butantan, Av. Vital Brasil 1500, São Paulo, 05503-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Applied Toxinology, Center of Toxins, Immune-Response and Cell Signaling (CeTICS), Instituto Butantan, Av. Vital Brasil 1500, São Paulo, 05503-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Applied Toxinology, Center of Toxins, Immune-Response and Cell Signaling (CeTICS), Instituto Butantan, Av. Vital Brasil 1500, São Paulo, 05503-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Applied Toxinology, Center of Toxins, Immune-Response and Cell Signaling (CeTICS), Instituto Butantan, Av. Vital Brasil 1500, São Paulo, 05503-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Applied Toxinology, Center of Toxins, Immune-Response and Cell Signaling (CeTICS), Instituto Butantan, Av. Vital Brasil 1500, São Paulo, 05503-000, Brazil.
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Luangmonkong T, Parichatikanond W, Olinga P. Targeting collagen homeostasis for the treatment of liver fibrosis: Opportunities and challenges. Biochem Pharmacol 2023; 215:115740. [PMID: 37567319 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2023.115740] [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: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
Abstract
Liver fibrosis is an excessive production, aberrant deposition, and deficit degradation of extracellular matrix (ECM). Patients with unresolved fibrosis ultimately undergo end-stage liver diseases. To date, the effective and safe strategy to cease fibrosis progression remains an unmet clinical need. Since collagens are the most abundant ECM protein which play an essential role in fibrogenesis, the suitable regulation of collagen homeostasis could be an effective strategy for the treatment of liver fibrosis. Therefore, this review provides a brief overview on the dysregulation of ECM homeostasis, focusing on collagens, in the pathogenesis of liver fibrosis. Most importantly, promising therapeutic mechanisms related to biosynthesis, deposition and extracellular interactions, and degradation of collagens, together with preclinical and clinical antifibrotic evidence of drugs affecting each target are orderly criticized. In addition, challenges for targeting collagen homeostasis in the treatment of liver fibrosis are discussed.
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- Theerut Luangmonkong
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Thailand; Centre of Biopharmaceutical Science for Healthy Ageing (BSHA), Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Thailand; Centre of Biopharmaceutical Science for Healthy Ageing (BSHA), Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
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Chen K, Xu M, Lu F, He Y. Development of Matrix Metalloproteinases-Mediated Extracellular Matrix Remodeling in Regenerative Medicine: A Mini Review. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2023; 20:661-670. [PMID: 37160567 PMCID: PMC10352474 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-023-00536-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Revised: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023] Open
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Extracellular matrix (ECM) components confer biomechanical properties, maintain cell phenotype and mediate tissue homeostasis. ECM remodeling is complex and plays a key role in both physiological and pathological processes. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a group of enzymes responsible for ECM degradation and have been accepted as a key regulator in ECM remodeling. In this mini-review, we summarize MMPs categories, functions and the targeted substrates. We then discuss current understanding of the role of MMPs-mediated events, including inflammation reaction, angiogenesis, cellular activities, etc., in ECM remodeling in the context of regenerative medicine.
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- Kaiqi Chen
- Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Guangzhou North Road, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Guangzhou North Road, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Guangzhou North Road, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Guangzhou North Road, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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Ewald CY, Nyström A. Mechanotransduction through hemidesmosomes during aging and longevity. J Cell Sci 2023; 136:jcs260987. [PMID: 37522320 DOI: 10.1242/jcs.260987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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Hemidesmosomes are structural protein complexes localized at the interface of tissues with high mechanical demand and shear forces. Beyond tissue anchoring, hemidesmosomes have emerged as force-modulating structures important for translating mechanical cues into biochemical and transcriptional adaptation (i.e. mechanotransduction) across tissues. Here, we discuss the recent insights into the roles of hemidesmosomes in age-related tissue regeneration and aging in C. elegans, mice and humans. We highlight the emerging concept of preserved dynamic mechanoregulation of hemidesmosomes in tissue maintenance and healthy aging.
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- Collin Y Ewald
- Laboratory of Extracellular Matrix Regeneration, Institute of Translational Medicine, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Schwerzenbach CH-8603, Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical Faculty, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Freiburg DE-79104, Germany
- Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS), Albertstraße 19, Freiburg im Breisgau DE-79104, Germany
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Sumioka T, Matsumoto KI, Reinach PS, Saika S. Tenascins and osteopontin in biological response in cornea. Ocul Surf 2023; 29:131-149. [PMID: 37209968 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtos.2023.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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The structural composition, integrity and regular curvature of the cornea contribute to the maintenance of its transparency and vision. Disruption of its integrity caused by injury results in scarring, inflammation and neovascularization followed by losses in transparency. These sight compromising effects is caused by dysfunctional corneal resident cell responses induced by the wound healing process. Upregulation of growth factors/cytokines and neuropeptides affect development of aberrant behavior. These factors trigger keratocytes to first transform into activated fibroblasts and then to myofibroblasts. Myofibroblasts express extracellular matrix components for tissue repair and contract the tissue to facilitate wound closure. Proper remodeling following primary repair is critical for restoration of transparency and visual function. Extracellular matrix components contributing to the healing process are divided into two groups; a group of classical tissue structural components and matrix macromolecules that modulate cell behaviors/activities besides being integrated into the matrix structure. The latter components are designated as matricellular proteins. Their functionality is elicited through mechanisms which modulate the scaffold integrity, cell behaviors, activation/inactivation of either growth factors or cytoplasmic signaling regulation. We discuss here the functional roles of matricellular proteins in mediating injury-induced corneal tissue repair. The roles are described of major matricellular proteins, which include tenascin C, tenascin X and osteopontin. Focus is directed towards dealing with their roles in modulating individual activities of wound healing-related growth factors, e. g., transforming growth factor β (TGF β). Modulation of matricellular protein functions could encompass a potential novel strategy to improve the outcome of injury-induced corneal wound healing.
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- Takayoshi Sumioka
- Department of Ophthalmology, Wakayama Medical University School of Medicine, 811-1 Kimiidera, 641-0012, Japan.
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- Department of Biosignaling and Radioisotope Experiment, Interdisciplinary Center for Science Research, Head Office for Research and Academic Information, Shimane University, 89-1 Enya-cho, Izumo, 693-8501, Japan
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- Department of Biological. Sciences SUNY Optometry, New York, NY, 10036, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Wakayama Medical University School of Medicine, 811-1 Kimiidera, 641-0012, Japan
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Dudek M, Swift J, Meng QJ. The circadian clock and extracellular matrix homeostasis in aging and age-related diseases. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol 2023; 325:C52-C59. [PMID: 37246635 PMCID: PMC10281784 DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.00122.2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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The extracellular matrix (ECM) is the noncellular scaffolding component present within all tissues and organs. It provides crucial biochemical and biomechanical cues to instruct cellular behavior and has been shown to be under circadian clock regulation, a highly conserved cell-intrinsic timekeeping mechanism that has evolved with the 24-hour rhythmic environment. Aging is a major risk factor for many diseases, including cancer, fibrosis, and neurodegenerative disorders. Both aging and our modern 24/7 society disrupt circadian rhythms, which could contribute to altered ECM homeostasis. Understanding the daily dynamics of ECM and how this mechanism changes with age will have a profound impact on tissue health, disease prevention, and improving treatments. Maintaining rhythmic oscillations has been proposed as a hallmark of health. On the other hand, many hallmarks of aging turn out to be key regulators of circadian timekeeping mechanisms. In this review, we summarize new work linking the ECM with circadian clocks and tissue aging. We discuss how the changes in the biomechanical and biochemical properties of ECM during aging may contribute to circadian clock dysregulation. We also consider how the dampening of clocks with age could compromise the daily dynamic regulation of ECM homeostasis in matrix-rich tissues. This review aims to encourage new concepts and testable hypotheses about the two-way interactions between circadian clocks and ECM in the context of aging.
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- Michal Dudek
- Wellcome Centre for Cell Matrix Research, Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Wellcome Centre for Cell Matrix Research, Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Wellcome Centre for Cell Matrix Research, Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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Pittokopitou S, Mavrogianni D, Pergialiotis V, Pappa KI, Antsaklis P, Theodora M, Sindos M, Papapanagiotou A, Domali A, Stavros S, Drakakis P, Daskalakis G. Expression of Stemness Markers in the Cervical Smear of Patients with Cervical Insufficiency. Cells 2023; 12:cells12081183. [PMID: 37190092 DOI: 10.3390/cells12081183] [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: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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The presence of stem cells has been previously described in human precancerous and malignant cervical cultures. Previous studies have shown a direct interplay of the stem cell niche, which is present in practically every tissue with the extracellular matrix. In the present study, we sought to determine the expression of stemness markers in cytological specimens collected from the ectocervix among women with cervical insufficiency during the second trimester of pregnancy and women with normal cervical length. A prospective cohort of 59 women was enrolled of whom 41 were diagnosed with cervical insufficiency. The expression of OCT-4 and NANOG was higher in the cervical insufficiency group compared to the control group (-5.03 (-6.27, -3.72) vs. -5.81 (-7.67, -5.02) p = 0.040 for OCT4) and (-7.47 (-8.78, -6.27) vs. -8.5 (-10.75, -7.14), p = 0.035 for NANOG. Differences in the DAZL gene were not significantly different (5.94 (4.82, 7.14) vs. 6.98 (5.87, 7.43) p = 0.097). Pearson correlation analysis indicated the existence of a moderate correlation of OCT-4 and Nanog with cervical length. Considering this information, the enhanced activity of stemness biomarkers among pregnant women diagnosed with cervical insufficiency may be predisposed to cervical insufficiency, and its predictive accuracy remains to be noted in larger population sizes.
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- Savvia Pittokopitou
- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Medical School, National and Kapodistrial University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece
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Altay Benetti A, Tarbox T, Benetti C. Current Insights into the Formulation and Delivery of Therapeutic and Cosmeceutical Agents for Aging Skin. COSMETICS 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/cosmetics10020054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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“Successful aging” counters the traditional idea of aging as a disease and is increasingly equated with minimizing age signs on the skin, face, and body. From this stems the interest in preventative aesthetic dermatology that might help with the healthy aging of skin, help treat or prevent certain cutaneous disorders, such as skin cancer, and help delay skin aging by combining local and systemic methods of therapy, instrumental devices, and invasive procedures. This review will discuss the main mechanisms of skin aging and the potential mechanisms of action for commercial products already on the market, highlighting the issues related to the permeation of the skin from different classes of compounds, the site of action, and the techniques employed to overcome aging. The purpose is to give an overall perspective on the main challenges in formulation development, especially nanoparticle formulations, which aims to defeat or slow down skin aging, and to highlight new market segments, such as matrikines and matrikine-like peptides. In conclusion, by applying enabling technologies such as those delivery systems outlined here, existing agents can be repurposed or fine-tuned, and traditional but unproven treatments can be optimized for efficacious dosing and safety.
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Vriend L, van der Lei B, Harmsen MC, van Dongen JA. Adipose Tissue-Derived Components: From Cells to Tissue Glue to Treat Dermal Damage. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:bioengineering10030328. [PMID: 36978719 PMCID: PMC10045962 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10030328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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In recent decades, adipose tissue transplantation has become an essential treatment modality for tissue (volume) restoration and regeneration. The regenerative application of adipose tissue has only recently proven its usefulness; for example, the method is useful in reducing dermal scarring and accelerating skin-wound healing. The therapeutic effect is ascribed to the tissue stromal vascular fraction (tSVF) in adipose tissue. This consists of stromal cells, the trophic factors they secrete and the extracellular matrix (ECM), which have immune-modulating, pro-angiogenic and anti-fibrotic properties. This concise review focused on dermal regeneration using the following adipose-tissue components: adipose-tissue-derived stromal cells (ASCs), their secreted trophic factors (ASCs secretome), and the ECM. The opportunities of using a therapeutically functional scaffold, composed of a decellularized ECM hydrogel loaded with trophic factors of ASCs, to enhance wound healing are explored as well. An ECM-based hydrogel loaded with trophic factors combines all regenerative components of adipose tissue, while averting the possible disadvantages of the therapeutic use of adipose tissue, e.g., the necessity of liposuction procedures with a (small) risk of complications, the impossibility of interpatient use, and the limited storage options.
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- Linda Vriend
- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Utrecht, University Medical Center Utrecht, 3584 CS Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Pathology & Medical Biology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, 9700 AC Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, 9700 AC Groningen, The Netherlands
- Bergman Clinics, 8443 CG Heerenveen, The Netherlands
- Bergman Clinics, 2289 CM Rijswijk, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology & Medical Biology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, 9700 AC Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Utrecht, University Medical Center Utrecht, 3584 CS Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Pathology & Medical Biology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, 9700 AC Groningen, The Netherlands
- Correspondence:
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Zhuang H, Ren X, Jiang F, Zhou P. Indole-3-propionic acid alleviates chondrocytes inflammation and osteoarthritis via the AhR/NF-κB axis. Mol Med 2023; 29:17. [PMID: 36721094 PMCID: PMC9890697 DOI: 10.1186/s10020-023-00614-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common chronic disease characterized by chronic inflammation and extracellular matrix degradation. Indole-3-propionic acid (IPA) is a tryptophan metabolite secreted by intestinal flora, which can exert anti-inflammatory effects in a variety of diseases. In this study, we further investigated the potential therapeutic role of IPA in OA and the underlying mechanism. METHODS IL-1β was utilized to induce chondrocyte inflammation. Then, the cytotoxicity of IPA on rat chondrocytes was assessed. Meanwhile, RT-qPCR, Griess reaction, ELISA, Western blot and immunofluorescence were performed to evaluate the expression of inflammatory factors and stromal proteins, and the NF-κB pathway in chondrocytes treated with IL-1β alone, with IPA or with aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) knockdown. An OA rat model was established by anterior cruciate ligament transection, and hematoxylin-eosin staining, Safranin-O/Fast Green staining and immunochemistry were applied to estimate OA severity. RESULTS IPA did not affect cellular viability at concentrations up to 80 µM. IPA significantly inhibited the IL-1β-induced expression of inflammatory factors (Nitric oxide, PGE2, TNF-α, IL-6, iNOS and COX-2) and matrix-degrading enzymes (MMP-3, MMP-13 and ADAMTS-5), upregulated the expression of anabolic markers (aggrecan and collagen-II) and inactivated the NF-κB pathway. However, AhR knockdown could abolish the above protection capabilities and the suppression of the NF-κB pathway induced by IPA. Furthermore, IPA significantly reduced serum inflammatory cytokines expression, cartilage destruction and synovitis in vivo, demonstrating its protective role in OA progression. CONCLUSION IPA improved IL-1β-induced chondrocyte inflammation and extracellular matrix degradation through the AhR/NF-κB axis, which provides an innovative therapeutic strategy for OA.
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- Huangming Zhuang
- grid.412632.00000 0004 1758 2270Department of Orthopedics, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060 China
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- grid.412632.00000 0004 1758 2270Department of Orthopedics, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060 China
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- grid.412632.00000 0004 1758 2270Department of Orthopedics, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060 China
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- grid.412632.00000 0004 1758 2270Department of Orthopedics, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060 China
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Wu T, Huang KC, Yan JF, Zhang JJ, Wang SX. Extracellular matrix-derived scaffolds in constructing artificial ovaries for ovarian failure: a systematic methodological review. Hum Reprod Open 2023; 2023:hoad014. [PMID: 37180603 PMCID: PMC10174707 DOI: 10.1093/hropen/hoad014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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STUDY QUESTION What is the current state-of-the-art methodology assessing decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM)-based artificial ovaries for treating ovarian failure? SUMMARY ANSWER Preclinical studies have demonstrated that decellularized scaffolds support the growth of ovarian somatic cells and follicles both in vitro and in vivo. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY Artificial ovaries are a promising approach for rescuing ovarian function. Decellularization has been applied in bioengineering female reproductive tract tissues. However, decellularization targeting the ovary lacks a comprehensive and in-depth understanding. STUDY DESIGN SIZE DURATION PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched from inception until 20 October 2022 to systematically review all studies in which artificial ovaries were constructed using decellularized extracellular matrix scaffolds. The review was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) protocol. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS SETTING METHODS Two authors selected studies independently based on the eligibility criteria. Studies were included if decellularized scaffolds, regardless of their species origin, were seeded with ovarian cells or follicles. Review articles and meeting papers were removed from the search results, as were articles without decellularized scaffolds or recellularization or decellularization protocols, or control groups or ovarian cells. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE The search returned a total of 754 publications, and 12 papers were eligible for final analysis. The papers were published between 2015 and 2022 and were most frequently reported as coming from Iran. Detailed information on the decellularization procedure, evaluation method, and preclinical study design was extracted. In particular, we concentrated on the type and duration of detergent reagent, DNA and extracellular matrix detection methods, and the main findings on ovarian function. Decellularized tissues derived from humans and experimental animals were reported. Scaffolds loaded with ovarian cells have produced estrogen and progesterone, though with high variability, and have supported the growth of various follicles. Serious complications have not been reported. LIMITATIONS REASONS FOR CAUTION A meta-analysis could not be performed. Therefore, only data pooling was conducted. Additionally, the quality of some studies was limited mainly due to incomplete description of methods, which impeded specific data extraction and quality analysis. Several studies that used dECM scaffolds were performed or authored by the same research group with a few modifications, which might have biased our evaluation. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS Overall, the decellularization-based artificial ovary is a promising but experimental choice for substituting insufficient ovaries. A generic and comparable standard should be established for the decellularization protocols, quality implementation, and cytotoxicity controls. Currently, decellularized materials are far from being clinically applicable to artificial ovaries. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTERESTS This study was funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 82001498 and 81701438). The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER This systematic review is registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO, ID CRD42022338449).
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- Tong Wu
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Correspondence address. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, No. 1095, Jiefang Avenue, 430030 Wuhan, China. E-mail: (S.-X.W.); Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, No. 1095, Jiefang Avenue, 430030 Wuhan, China. E-mail: (J.-J.Z.)
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- Correspondence address. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, No. 1095, Jiefang Avenue, 430030 Wuhan, China. E-mail: (S.-X.W.); Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, No. 1095, Jiefang Avenue, 430030 Wuhan, China. E-mail: (J.-J.Z.)
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Ricard-Blum S. Building, Visualizing, and Analyzing Glycosaminoglycan-Protein Interaction Networks. Methods Mol Biol 2023; 2619:211-224. [PMID: 36662472 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-2946-8_15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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This chapter describes how to generate, visualize, and analyze interaction networks of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), which are linear polyanionic polysaccharides mostly located at the cell surface and in the extracellular matrix. The protocol is divided into three major steps: (1) the collection of GAG-mediated interaction data, (2) the visualization of GAG interaction networks, and (3) the computational enrichment analyses of these networks to identify their overrepresented features (e.g., protein domains, location, molecular functions, and biological pathways) compared to a reference proteome. These analyses are critical to interpret GAG interactomic datasets, decipher their specificities and functions, and ultimately identify GAG-protein interactions to target for therapeutic purpose.
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- Sylvie Ricard-Blum
- ICBMS, UMR 5246 University Lyon 1, CNRS, Institute of Molecular and Supramolecular Chemistry and Biochemistry, Villeurbanne Cedex, France.
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