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Linares E, Severino D, Truzzi DR, Rios N, Radi R, Augusto O. Production of Peroxymonocarbonate by Steady-State Micromolar H 2O 2 and Activated Macrophages in the Presence of CO 2/HCO 3- Evidenced by Boronate Probes. Chem Res Toxicol 2024; 37:1129-1138. [PMID: 38916595 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.4c00059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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Peroxymonocarbonate (HCO4-/HOOCO2-) is produced by the reversible reaction of CO2/HCO3- with H2O2 (K = 0.33 M-1, pH 7.0). Although produced in low yields at physiological pHs and H2O2 and CO2/HCO3- concentrations, HCO4- oxidizes most nucleophiles with rate constants 10 to 100 times higher than those of H2O2. Boronate probes are known examples because HCO4- reacts with coumarin-7-boronic acid pinacolate ester (CBE) with a rate constant that is approximately 100 times higher than that of H2O2 and the same holds for fluorescein-boronate (Fl-B) as reported here. Therefore, we tested whether boronate probes could provide evidence for HCO4- formation under biologically relevant conditions. Glucose/glucose oxidase/catalase were adjusted to produce low steady-state H2O2 concentrations (2-18 μM) in Pi buffer at pH 7.4 and 37 °C. Then, CBE (100 μM) was added and fluorescence increase was monitored with time. The results showed that each steady-state H2O2 concentration reacted more rapidly (∼30%) in the presence of CO2/HCO3- (25 mM) than in its absence, and the data permitted the calculation of consistent rate constants. Also, RAW 264.7 macrophages were activated with phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) (1 μg/mL) at pH 7.4 and 37 °C to produce a time-dependent H2O2 concentration (8.0 ± 2.5 μM after 60 min). The media contained 0, 21.6, or 42.2 mM HCO3- equilibrated with 0, 5, or 10% CO2, respectively. In the presence of CBE or Fl-B (30 μM), a time-dependent increase in the fluorescence of the bulk solution was observed, which was higher in the presence of CO2/HCO3- in a concentration-dependent manner. The Fl-B samples were also examined by fluorescence microscopy. Our results demonstrated that mammalian cells produce HCO4- and boronate probes can evidence and distinguish it from H2O2 under biologically relevant concentrations of H2O2 and CO2/HCO3-.
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- Edlaine Linares
- Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, Sao Paulo 05508-900, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, Sao Paulo 05508-900, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, Sao Paulo 05508-900, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, Sao Paulo 05508-900, Brazil
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Liu Y, Xu T, Ma Z, Zhang C, Xu M, Li Q, Chen W, Zhang Y, Liu C, Lin N. Cartilage protective and anti-edema effects of JTF in osteoarthritis via inhibiting NCOA4-HMGB1-driven ferroptosis and aquaporin dysregulation. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 129:155593. [PMID: 38621329 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155593] [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: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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BACKGROUND Preventing joint edema is crucial in halting osteoarthritis (OA) progression. Growing clinical evidence indicate that Jianpi-Tongluo Formula (JTF) may have a promising anti-edema effect. However, the therapeutic properties of JTF and the underlying mechanisms remains unclear. MATERIALS AND METHODS An OA rat model was established and employed to evaluate pharmacological effects of JTF in vivo based on dynamic histopathologic assessments and micro-CT observations. Then, OA-related genes and potential targets of JTF were identified through clinical transcriptomic data analysis and "disease gene-drug target" network analysis, which were verified by a series of in vivo experiments. RESULTS JTF administration effectively reduced pain and joint edema, inhibited matrix degradation, chondrocyte apoptosis, and aquaporin expression in OA rats. Notably, JTF dose-dependently reversed damage-associated molecular patterns and inflammatory factor upregulation. Mechanically, our "disease gene-drug target" network analysis indicated that the NCOA4-HMGB1-GSK3B-AQPs axis, implicated in ferroptosis and aquaporin dysregulation, may be potentially served as a target of JTF against OA. Accordingly, JTF mitigated NCOA4, HMGB1, and GSK3B expression, oxidative stress, and iron metabolism aberrations in OA rats. Furthermore, JTF treatment significantly attenuated the aberrant upregulation of AQP1, AQP3, and AQP4 proteins observed in cartilage tissues of OA rats. CONCLUSION Our data reveal for the first time that JTF may exert cartilage protective and anti-edema effects in osteoarthritis therapy by inhibiting NCOA4-HMGB1-driven ferroptosis and aquaporin dysregulation.
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- Yudong Liu
- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, No. 16, Nanxiaojie, Dongzhimennei, Beijing 100700, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, No. 16, Nanxiaojie, Dongzhimennei, Beijing 100700, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, No. 16, Nanxiaojie, Dongzhimennei, Beijing 100700, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, No. 16, Nanxiaojie, Dongzhimennei, Beijing 100700, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, No. 16, Nanxiaojie, Dongzhimennei, Beijing 100700, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, No. 16, Nanxiaojie, Dongzhimennei, Beijing 100700, China
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- Third Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, No. 51 Anwai Xiaoguanjie, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100029, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, No. 16, Nanxiaojie, Dongzhimennei, Beijing 100700, China.
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, No. 16, Nanxiaojie, Dongzhimennei, Beijing 100700, China.
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, No. 16, Nanxiaojie, Dongzhimennei, Beijing 100700, China.
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Ge H, Di G, Li B, Han W, Song P, Han S, Wang D, Chen P. Reticulated Retinoic Acid Synthesis is Implicated in the Pathogenesis of Dry Eye in Aqp5 Deficiency Mice. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2024; 65:25. [PMID: 39017635 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.65.8.25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2024] Open
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Purpose Abnormalities in aquaporins are implicated in the pathological progression of dry eye syndrome. Retinoic acid (RA) regulates cellular proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis in the cornea, thereby being associated with dry eye disease (DED). The objective of this study is to explore the underlying mechanisms responsible for RA metabolic abnormalities in corneas lacking aquaporin 5 (AQP5). Methods Dry eye (DE) models were induced via subcutaneous scopolamine hydrobromide. Aqp5 knockout (Aqp5-/-) mice and DE mice were utilized to assess corneal epithelial alterations. Tear secretion, goblet cell counts, and corneal punctate defects were evaluated. The impact of Aqp5 on RA-related enzymes and receptors was investigated using pharmacological RA or SR (A JunB inhibitor), a transcription factor JunB inhibitor, treatment in mouse corneal epithelial cells (CECs), or human corneal epithelial cells (HCECs). The HCECs and NaCl-treated HCECs underwent quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR), immunofluorescent, Western blot, and TUNEL assays. The regulation of transcription factor JunB on Aldh1a1 was explored via ChIP-PCR. Results Aqp5 and Aldh1a1 were reduced in both CECs of DE mice and NaCl-induced HCECs. Aqp5-/- mice exhibited DE phenotype and reduced Aldh1a1. RA treatment reduced apoptosis, promoted proliferation, and improved the DE phenotype in Aqp5-/- mice. JunB enrichment in the Aldh1a1 promoter was identified by ChIP-PCR. SR significantly increased Aldh1a1 expression, Ki67, and ΔNp63-positive cells, and decreased TUNEL-positive cells in CECs and HCECs. Conclusions Our findings demonstrated the downregulation of Aqp5 expression and aberrant RA metabolism in DE conditions. Knockout of Aqp5 resulted in reduced production of RA through activation of JunB, subsequently leading to the manifestation of DE symptoms.
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- Huanhuan Ge
- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- Institute of Stem Cell Regeneration Medicine, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Aier School Ophthalmology, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, P. R. China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Qingdao Aier Eye Hospital, Qingdao, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- Institute of Stem Cell Regeneration Medicine, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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Wang Y, Sun X, Peng J, Li F, Ali F, Wang Z. Regulation of seed germination: ROS, epigenetic, and hormonal aspects. J Adv Res 2024:S2090-1232(24)00225-X. [PMID: 38838783 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2024.06.001] [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: 03/01/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The whole life of a plant is regulated by complex environmental or hormonal signaling networks that control genomic stability, environmental signal transduction, and gene expression affecting plant development and viability. Seed germination, responsible for the transformation from seed to seedling, is a key initiation step in plant growth and is controlled by unique physiological and biochemical processes. It is continuously modulated by various factors including epigenetic modifications, hormone transport, ROS signaling, and interaction among them. ROS showed versatile crucial functions in seed germination including various physiological oxidations to nucleic acid, protein, lipid, or chromatin in the cytoplasm, cell wall, and nucleus. AIM of review: This review intends to provide novel insights into underlying mechanisms of seed germination especially associated with the ROS, and considers how these versatile regulatory mechanisms can be developed as useful tools for crop improvement. KEY SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS OF REVIEW We have summarized the generation and elimination of ROS during seed germination, with a specific focus on uncovering and understanding the mechanisms of seed germination at the level of phytohormones, ROS, and epigenetic switches, as well as the close connections between them. The findings exhibit that ROS plays multiple roles in regulating the ethylene, ABA, and GA homeostasis as well as the Ca2+ signaling, NO signaling, and MAPK cascade in seed germination via either the signal trigger or the oxidative modifier agent. Further, ROS shows the potential in the nuclear genome remodeling and some epigenetic modifiers function, although the detailed mechanisms are unclear in seed germination. We propose that ROS functions as a hub in the complex network regulating seed germination.
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- Yakong Wang
- Zhengzhou Research Base, State Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio‑breeding and Integrated Utilization, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; State Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio‑breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang 455000, China
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- Zhengzhou Research Base, State Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio‑breeding and Integrated Utilization, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- National Nanfan Research Institute (Sanya), Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Sanya 572024, Hainan, China; State Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio‑breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang 455000, China
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- Zhengzhou Research Base, State Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio‑breeding and Integrated Utilization, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; National Nanfan Research Institute (Sanya), Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Sanya 572024, Hainan, China
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- Zhengzhou Research Base, State Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio‑breeding and Integrated Utilization, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- Zhengzhou Research Base, State Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio‑breeding and Integrated Utilization, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; National Nanfan Research Institute (Sanya), Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Sanya 572024, Hainan, China; State Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio‑breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang 455000, China.
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Zhao P, Jiang Y, Wang Q, Chen J, Yao F, Cong Z. Crucial gating residues govern the enhancement of peroxygenase activity in an engineered cytochrome P450 O-demethylase. Chem Sci 2024; 15:8062-8070. [PMID: 38817576 PMCID: PMC11134341 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc02418d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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P450-catalyzed O-demethylation reactions have recently attracted particular attention because of their potential applications in lignin bioconversion. We recently enabled the peroxygenase activity of CYP199A4, a NADH-dependent cytochrome P450 monooxygenase from Rhodopseudomonas palustris, by engineering a hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) tunnel. In this report, we reveal by crystallography and molecule dynamics simulations that key residues located at one of the water tunnels in CYP199A4 play a crucial gating role, which enhances the peroxygenase activity by regulating the inflow of H2O2. These results provide a more complete understanding of the mechanism by which monooxygenase is converted into peroxygenase activity through the H2O2 tunnel engineering (HTE) strategy. Furthermore, a library of engineered CYP199A4 peroxygenases was constructed to explore their application potentials for O-demethylation of various methoxy-substituted benzoic acid derivatives. The engineered CYP199A4 peroxygenases showed good functional group tolerance and preferential O-demethylation at the meta- or para-position, indicating potential O-demethylation of H- and G-type lignin monomers. This work reveals the feasibility of the HTE strategy in creating P450 peroxygenase from a mechanistic perspective, laying the foundation for developing an effective P450 O-demethylase applicable in lignin bioconversion.
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- Panxia Zhao
- CAS Key Laboratory of Biofuels, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biology Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences Qingdao Shandong P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) Beijing 100049 P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Biofuels, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biology Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences Qingdao Shandong P. R. China
- Shandong Energy Institute Qingdao Shandong 266101 China
- Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory Qingdao Shandong P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Biofuels, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biology Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences Qingdao Shandong P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Biofuels, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biology Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences Qingdao Shandong P. R. China
- Shandong Energy Institute Qingdao Shandong 266101 China
- Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory Qingdao Shandong P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Biofuels, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biology Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences Qingdao Shandong P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Biofuels, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biology Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences Qingdao Shandong P. R. China
- Shandong Energy Institute Qingdao Shandong 266101 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) Beijing 100049 P. R. China
- Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory Qingdao Shandong P. R. China
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Shuvalova M, Dmitrieva A, Belousov V, Nosov G. The role of reactive oxygen species in the regulation of the blood-brain barrier. Tissue Barriers 2024:2361202. [PMID: 38808582 DOI: 10.1080/21688370.2024.2361202] [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: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024] Open
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The blood-brain barrier (BBB) regulates the exchange of metabolites and cells between the blood and brain, and maintains central nervous system homeostasis. Various factors affect BBB barrier functions, including reactive oxygen species (ROS). ROS can act as stressors, damaging biological molecules, but they also serve as secondary messengers in intracellular signaling cascades during redox signaling. The impact of ROS on the BBB has been observed in multiple sclerosis, stroke, trauma, and other neurological disorders, making blocking ROS generation a promising therapeutic strategy for BBB dysfunction. However, it is important to consider ROS generation during normal BBB functioning for signaling purposes. This review summarizes data on proteins expressed by BBB cells that can be targets of redox signaling or oxidative stress. It also provides examples of signaling molecules whose impact may cause ROS generation in the BBB, as well as discusses the most common diseases associated with BBB dysfunction and excessive ROS generation, open questions that arise in the study of this problem, and possible ways to overcome them.
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- Margarita Shuvalova
- Center for Precision Genome Editing and Genetic Technologies for Biomedicine, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
- Department of metabolism and redox biology, Shemyakin and Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- Center for Precision Genome Editing and Genetic Technologies for Biomedicine, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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- Center for Precision Genome Editing and Genetic Technologies for Biomedicine, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
- Department of metabolism and redox biology, Shemyakin and Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
- Federal Center of Brain Research and Neurotechnologies, Federal Medical Biological Agency, Moscow, Russia
- Life Improvement by Future Technologies (LIFT) Center, Skolkovo, Moscow, Russia
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- Center for Precision Genome Editing and Genetic Technologies for Biomedicine, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
- Federal Center of Brain Research and Neurotechnologies, Federal Medical Biological Agency, Moscow, Russia
- Life Improvement by Future Technologies (LIFT) Center, Skolkovo, Moscow, Russia
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Yang X, Zhang J, Li Y, Hu H, Li X, Ma T, Zhang B. Si-Ni-San promotes liver regeneration by maintaining hepatic oxidative equilibrium and glucose/lipid metabolism homeostasis. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 326:117918. [PMID: 38382654 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.117918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The efficacy of clinical treatments for various liver diseases is intricately tied to the liver's regenerative capacity. Insufficient or failed liver regeneration is a direct cause of mortality following fulminant hepatic failure and extensive hepatectomy. Si-Ni-San (SNS), a renowned traditional Chinese medicine prescription for harmonizing liver and spleen functions, has shown clinical efficacy in the alleviation of liver injury for thousands of years. However, the precise molecular pharmacological mechanisms underlying its effects remain unclear. AIMS OF THE STUDY This study aimed to investigate the effects of SNS on liver regeneration and elucidate the underlying mechanisms. MATERIALS AND METHODS A mouse model of 70% partial hepatectomy (PHx) was used to analyze the effects of SNS on liver regeneration. Aquaporin-9 knockout mice (AQP9-/-) were used to demonstrate that SNS-mediated enhancement of liver regeneration was AQP9-targeted. A tandem dimer-Tomato-tagged AQP9 transgenic mouse line (AQP9-RFP) was utilized to determine the expression pattern of AQP9 protein in hepatocytes. Immunoblotting, quantitative real-time PCR, staining techniques, and biochemical assays were used to further explore the underlying mechanisms of SNS. RESULTS SNS treatment significantly enhanced liver regeneration and increased AQP9 protein expression in hepatocytes of wild-type mice (AQP9+/+) post 70% PHx, but had no significant effects on AQP9-/- mice. Following 70% PHx, SNS helped maintain hepatic oxidative equilibrium by increasing the levels of reactive oxygen species scavengers glutathione and superoxide dismutase and reducing the levels of oxidative stress molecules H2O2 and malondialdehyde in liver tissues, thereby preserving this crucial process for hepatocyte proliferation. Simultaneously, SNS augmented glycerol uptake by hepatocytes, stimulated gluconeogenesis, and maintained glucose/lipid metabolism homeostasis, ensuring the energy supply required for liver regeneration. CONCLUSIONS This study provides the first evidence that SNS maintains liver oxidative equilibrium and glucose/lipid metabolism homeostasis by upregulating AQP9 expression in hepatocytes, thereby promoting liver regeneration. These findings offer novel insights into the molecular pharmacological mechanisms of SNS in promoting liver regeneration and provide guidance for its clinical application and optimization in liver disease treatment.
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- Xu Yang
- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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Zhou Y, Zhang X, Baker JS, Davison GW, Yan X. Redox signaling and skeletal muscle adaptation during aerobic exercise. iScience 2024; 27:109643. [PMID: 38650987 PMCID: PMC11033207 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.109643] [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] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Redox regulation is a fundamental physiological phenomenon related to oxygen-dependent metabolism, and skeletal muscle is mainly regarded as a primary site for oxidative phosphorylation. Several studies have revealed the importance of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) in the signaling process relating to muscle adaptation during exercise. To date, improving knowledge of redox signaling in modulating exercise adaptation has been the subject of comprehensive work and scientific inquiry. The primary aim of this review is to elucidate the molecular and biochemical pathways aligned to RONS as activators of skeletal muscle adaptation and to further identify the interconnecting mechanisms controlling redox balance. We also discuss the RONS-mediated pathways during the muscle adaptive process, including mitochondrial biogenesis, muscle remodeling, vascular angiogenesis, neuron regeneration, and the role of exogenous antioxidants.
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- Yingsong Zhou
- Faculty of Sports Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- School of Wealth Management, Ningbo University of Finance and Economics, Ningbo, China
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- Centre for Health and Exercise Science Research, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong 999077, Hong Kong
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- Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Institute, Ulster University, Belfast BT15 IED, UK
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- School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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Saadaoui M, Faize M, Rifai A, Tayeb K, Omri Ben Youssef N, Kharrat M, Roeckel-Drevet P, Chaar H, Venisse JS. Evaluation of Tunisian wheat endophytes as plant growth promoting bacteria and biological control agents against Fusarium culmorum. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0300791. [PMID: 38758965 PMCID: PMC11101125 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0300791] [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: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024] Open
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Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) applications have emerged as an ideal substitute for synthetic chemicals by their ability to improve plant nutrition and resistance against pathogens. In this study, we isolated fourteen root endophytes from healthy wheat roots cultivated in Tunisia. The isolates were identified based from their 16S rRNA gene sequences. They belonged to Bacillota and Pseudomonadota taxa. Fourteen strains were tested for their growth-promoting and defense-eliciting potentials on durum wheat under greenhouse conditions, and for their in vitro biocontrol power against Fusarium culmorum, an ascomycete responsible for seedling blight, foot and root rot, and head blight diseases of wheat. We found that all the strains improved shoot and/or root biomass accumulation, with Bacillus mojavensis, Paenibacillus peoriae and Variovorax paradoxus showing the strongest promoting effects. These physiological effects were correlated with the plant growth-promoting traits of the bacterial endophytes, which produced indole-related compounds, ammonia, and hydrogen cyanide (HCN), and solubilized phosphate and zinc. Likewise, plant defense accumulations were modulated lastingly and systematically in roots and leaves by all the strains. Testing in vitro antagonism against F. culmorum revealed an inhibition activity exceeding 40% for five strains: Bacillus cereus, Paenibacillus peoriae, Paenibacillus polymyxa, Pantoae agglomerans, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. These strains exhibited significant inhibitory effects on F. culmorum mycelia growth, sporulation, and/or macroconidia germination. P. peoriae performed best, with total inhibition of sporulation and macroconidia germination. These finding highlight the effectiveness of root bacterial endophytes in promoting plant growth and resistance, and in controlling phytopathogens such as F. culmorum. This is the first report identifying 14 bacterial candidates as potential agents for the control of F. culmorum, of which Paenibacillus peoriae and/or its intracellular metabolites have potential for development as biopesticides.
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- Mouadh Saadaoui
- Université Clermont Auvergne, INRAE, PIAF, Clermont-Ferrand, France
- Université de Tunis El Manar, Campus Universitaire Farhat Hached, Tunis, Tunisia
- Field Crops Laboratory, National Institute for Agricultural Research of Tunisia, Tunisia, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology, Ecology and Ecosystem Valorization CNRST-URL10, Faculty of Sciences, University Chouaib Doukkali, El Jadida, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology, Ecology and Ecosystem Valorization CNRST-URL10, Faculty of Sciences, University Chouaib Doukkali, El Jadida, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology, Ecology and Ecosystem Valorization CNRST-URL10, Faculty of Sciences, University Chouaib Doukkali, El Jadida, Morocco
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- Field Crops Laboratory, National Institute for Agricultural Research of Tunisia, Tunisia, Tunisia
- National Institute of Agronomy of Tunisia, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Field Crops Laboratory, National Institute for Agricultural Research of Tunisia, Tunisia, Tunisia
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- Field Crops Laboratory, National Institute for Agricultural Research of Tunisia, Tunisia, Tunisia
- National Institute of Agronomy of Tunisia, Tunis, Tunisia
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Yoshimura K, Ishikawa T. Physiological function and regulation of ascorbate peroxidase isoforms. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY 2024; 75:2700-2715. [PMID: 38367016 DOI: 10.1093/jxb/erae061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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Ascorbate peroxidase (APX) reduces H2O2 to H2O by utilizing ascorbate as a specific electron donor and constitutes the ascorbate-glutathione cycle in organelles of plants including chloroplasts, cytosol, mitochondria, and peroxisomes. It has been almost 40 years since APX was discovered as an important plant-specific H2O2-scavenging enzyme, during which time many research groups have conducted molecular physiological analyses. It is now clear that APX isoforms function not only just as antioxidant enzymes but also as important factors in intracellular redox regulation through the metabolism of reactive oxygen species. The function of APX isoforms is regulated at multiple steps, from the transcriptional level to post-translational modifications of enzymes, thereby allowing them to respond flexibly to ever-changing environmental factors and physiological phenomena such as cell growth and signal transduction. In this review, we summarize the physiological functions and regulation mechanisms of expression of each APX isoform.
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- Kazuya Yoshimura
- Department of Food and Nutritional Science, College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chubu University, 1200 Matsumoto-cho, Kasugai, Aichi 487-8501, Japan
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- Institute of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Academic Assembly, Shimane University, 1060 Nishikawatsu, Matsue, Shimane 690-8504, Japan
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Wang W, Zheng P, Yan L, Chen X, Wang Z, Liu Q. Mechanism of non-thermal atmospheric plasma in anti-tumor: influencing intracellular RONS and regulating signaling pathways. Free Radic Res 2024; 58:333-353. [PMID: 38767976 DOI: 10.1080/10715762.2024.2358026] [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: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Non-thermal atmospheric plasma (NTAP) has been proven to be an effective anti-tumor tool, with various biological effects such as inhibiting tumor proliferation, metastasis, and promoting tumor cell apoptosis. At present, the main conclusion is that ROS and RNS are the main effector components of NTAP, but the mechanisms of which still lack systematic summary. Therefore, in this review, we first summarized the mechanism by which NTAP directly or indirectly causes an increase in intracellular RONS concentration, and the multiple pathways dysregulation (i.e. NRF2, PI3K, MAPK, NF-κB) induced by intracellular RONS. Then, we generalized the relationship between NTAP induced pathways dysregulation and the various biological effects it brought. The summary of the anti-tumor mechanism of NTAP is helpful for its further research and clinical transformation.
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- Wenjie Wang
- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Sies H, Mailloux RJ, Jakob U. Fundamentals of redox regulation in biology. Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol 2024:10.1038/s41580-024-00730-2. [PMID: 38689066 DOI: 10.1038/s41580-024-00730-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Oxidation-reduction (redox) reactions are central to the existence of life. Reactive species of oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur mediate redox control of a wide range of essential cellular processes. Yet, excessive levels of oxidants are associated with ageing and many diseases, including cardiological and neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer. Hence, maintaining the fine-tuned steady-state balance of reactive species production and removal is essential. Here, we discuss new insights into the dynamic maintenance of redox homeostasis (that is, redox homeodynamics) and the principles underlying biological redox organization, termed the 'redox code'. We survey how redox changes result in stress responses by hormesis mechanisms, and how the lifelong cumulative exposure to environmental agents, termed the 'exposome', is communicated to cells through redox signals. Better understanding of the molecular and cellular basis of redox biology will guide novel redox medicine approaches aimed at preventing and treating diseases associated with disturbed redox regulation.
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- Helmut Sies
- Institute for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I, Faculty of Medicine, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany.
- Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine, Düsseldorf, Germany.
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- School of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Science, McGill University, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, Canada.
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- Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
- Department of Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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Pandey MK, Gangurde SS, Shasidhar Y, Sharma V, Kale SM, Khan AW, Shah P, Joshi P, Bhat RS, Janila P, Bera SK, Varshney RK. High-throughput diagnostic markers for foliar fungal disease resistance and high oleic acid content in groundnut. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2024; 24:262. [PMID: 38594614 PMCID: PMC11005153 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-024-04987-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND Foliar diseases namely late leaf spot (LLS) and leaf rust (LR) reduce yield and deteriorate fodder quality in groundnut. Also the high oleic acid content has emerged as one of the most important traits for industries and consumers due to its increased shelf life and health benefits. RESULTS Genetic mapping combined with pooled sequencing approaches identified candidate resistance genes (LLSR1 and LLSR2 for LLS and LR1 for LR) for both foliar fungal diseases. The LLS-A02 locus housed LLSR1 gene for LLS resistance, while, LLS-A03 housed LLSR2 and LR1 genes for LLS and LR resistance, respectively. A total of 49 KASPs markers were developed from the genomic regions of important disease resistance genes, such as NBS-LRR, purple acid phosphatase, pentatricopeptide repeat-containing protein, and serine/threonine-protein phosphatase. Among the 49 KASP markers, 41 KASPs were validated successfully on a validation panel of contrasting germplasm and breeding lines. Of the 41 validated KASPs, 39 KASPs were designed for rust and LLS resistance, while two KASPs were developed using fatty acid desaturase (FAD) genes to control high oleic acid levels. These validated KASP markers have been extensively used by various groundnut breeding programs across the world which led to development of thousands of advanced breeding lines and few of them also released for commercial cultivation. CONCLUSION In this study, high-throughput and cost-effective KASP assays were developed, validated and successfully deployed to improve the resistance against foliar fungal diseases and oleic acid in groundnut. So far deployment of allele-specific and KASP diagnostic markers facilitated development and release of two rust- and LLS-resistant varieties and five high-oleic acid groundnut varieties in India. These validated markers provide opportunities for routine deployment in groundnut breeding programs.
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- Manish K Pandey
- International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad, India.
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- International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad, India
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- International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad, India
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- International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad, India
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- International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad, India
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- International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad, India
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- International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad, India
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- International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad, India
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- International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Groundnut Research, Junagadh, India
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- International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad, India.
- Centre for Crop and Food Innovation, WA State Agricultural Biotechnology Centre, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Australia.
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Kaur R, Yadu B, Chauhan NS, Parihar AS, Keshavkant S. Nano zinc oxide mediated resuscitation of aged Cajanus cajan via modulating aquaporin, cell cycle regulatory genes and hormonal responses. PLANT CELL REPORTS 2024; 43:110. [PMID: 38564104 DOI: 10.1007/s00299-024-03202-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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KEY MESSAGE Nanoparticle pretreatment improved the health of aged Cajanus cajan seeds viz., regulation of redox status, gene expression, and restoration of hormonal homeostasis. Ageing deteriorates the quality of seeds by lowering their vigor and viability, and terminating with loss of germination. These days, nanotechnology has been seen to revolutionize the agricultural sectors, and particularly nano zinc oxide (nZnO) has gained considerable interests due to its distinctive properties. The aim of the present work was to decipher the possibilities of using nZnO to rejuvenate accelerated aged (AA) seeds of Cajanus cajan. Both chemically (CnZnO) and green (GnZnO; synthesized using Moringa oleifera) fabricated nZnOs were characterized via standard techniques to interpret their purity, size, and shape. Experimental results revealed erratic germination with a decline in viability and membrane stability as outcomes of reactive oxygen intermediate (ROI) buildup in AA seeds. Application of nZnO substantially rebated the accrual of ROI, along with enhanced production of antioxidants, α-amylase activity, total sugar, protein and DNA content. Higher level of zinc was assessed qualitatively/ histologically and quantitatively in nZnO pulsed AA seeds, supporting germination without inducing toxicity. Meantime, augmentation in the gibberellic acid with a simultaneous reduction in the abscisic acid level were noted in nZnO invigorated seeds than that determined in the AA seeds, suggesting possible involvement of ROI in hormonal signalling. Furthermore, nZnO-subjected AA seeds unveiled differential expression of aquaporins and cell cycle regulatory genes. Summarizing, among CnZnO and GnZnO, later one holds better potential for a revival of AA seeds of Cajanus cajan by providing considerable tolerance against ageing-associated deterioration via recouping the cellular redox homeostasis, hormonal signaling, and alteration in expression patterns of aquaporin and cell cycle regulatory genes.
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- Rasleen Kaur
- School of Studies in Biotechnology, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, 492 010, India
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- School of Life and Allied Science, ITM University, Raipur, 492 002, India
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- School of Studies in Biotechnology, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, 492 010, India.
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Fichman Y, Rowland L, Nguyen TT, Chen SJ, Mittler R. Propagation of a rapid cell-to-cell H 2O 2 signal over long distances in a monolayer of cardiomyocyte cells. Redox Biol 2024; 70:103069. [PMID: 38364687 PMCID: PMC10878107 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2024.103069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024] Open
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Cell-to-cell communication plays a cardinal role in the biology of multicellular organisms. H2O2 is an important cell-to-cell signaling molecule involved in the response of mammalian cells to wounding and other stimuli. We previously identified a signaling pathway that transmits wound-induced cell-to-cell H2O2 signals within minutes over long distances, measured in centimeters, in a monolayer of cardiomyocytes. Here we report that this long-distance H2O2 signaling pathway is accompanied by enhanced accumulation of cytosolic H2O2 and altered redox state in cells along its path. We further show that it requires the production of superoxide, as well as the function of gap junctions, and that it is accompanied by changes in the abundance of hundreds of proteins in cells along its path. Our findings highlight the existence of a unique and rapid long-distance H2O2 signaling pathway that could play an important role in different inflammatory responses, wound responses/healing, cardiovascular disease, and/or other conditions.
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- Yosef Fichman
- School of Plant Sciences and Food Security, George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 6997801, Israel
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- Department of Surgery, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65201, USA
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- Gehrke Proteomics Center, Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Data Sciences and Informatics, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211-7010, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65201, USA.
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Shen Z, Sheng H, Zhao J, Xu J, Cai Z, Zhang H, Guo Z, Liu J, Liang H, Tan L, Gan S, Huang J, Zhu S. AQP8 Modulates Mitochondrial H 2O 2 Transport to Influence Glioma Proliferation. Cancer Invest 2024; 42:345-356. [PMID: 38742677 DOI: 10.1080/07357907.2024.2352467] [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: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Aquaporin-8 (AQP8) is involved in impacting glioma proliferation and can effect tumour growth by regulating Intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) signalling levels. In addition to transporting H2O2, AQP8 has been shown to affect ROS signaling, but evidence is lacking in gliomas. In this study, we aimed to investigate how AQP8 affects ROS signaling in gliomas. MATERIALS AND METHODS We constructed A172 and U251 cell lines with AQP8 knockdown and AQP8 rescue by CRISPR/Cas9 technology and overexpression of lentiviral vectors. We used CCK-8 and flow cytometry to test cell proliferation and cycle, immunofluorescence and Mito-Tracker CMXRos to observe the distribution of AQP8 expression in glioma cells, Amplex and DHE to study mitochondria release of H2O2, mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) and NAD+/NADH ratio to assess mitochondrial function and protein blotting to detect p53 and p21 expression. RESULT We found that AQP8 co-localised with mitochondria and that knockdown of AQP8 inhibited the release of H2O2 from mitochondria and led to increased levels of ROS in mitochondria, thereby impairing mitochondrial function. We also discovered that AQP8 knockdown resulted in suppression of cell proliferation and was blocked at the G0/G1 phase with increased expression of mitochondrial ROS signalling-related p53/p21. CONCLUSIONS This finding provides further evidence for mechanistic studies of AQP8 as a prospective target for the treatment of gliomas.
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- ZiHao Shen
- Department of Human Anatomy, College of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
- Neuroscience Research Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, College of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
- Neuroscience Research Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
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- Xi'an Hospital of TCM, Xi'an, PR China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, College of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
- Neuroscience Research Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, College of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
- Neuroscience Research Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, College of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
- Neuroscience Research Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, College of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
- Neuroscience Research Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, College of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
- Neuroscience Research Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, College of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
- Neuroscience Research Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, College of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
- Neuroscience Research Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, College of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
- Neuroscience Research Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, College of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
- Neuroscience Research Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, College of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
- Neuroscience Research Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
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Amro Z, Collins-Praino LE, Yool AJ. Protective roles of peroxiporins AQP0 and AQP11 in human astrocyte and neuronal cell lines in response to oxidative and inflammatory stressors. Biosci Rep 2024; 44:BSR20231725. [PMID: 38451099 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20231725] [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: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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In addition to aquaporin (AQP) classes AQP1, AQP4 and AQP9 known to be expressed in mammalian brain, our recent transcriptomic analyses identified AQP0 and AQP11 in human cortex and hippocampus at levels correlated with age and Alzheimer's disease (AD) status; however, protein localization remained unknown. Roles of AQP0 and AQP11 in transporting hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in lens and kidney prompted our hypothesis that up-regulation in brain might similarly be protective. Established cell lines for astroglia (1321N1) and neurons (SHSY5Y, differentiated with retinoic acid) were used to monitor changes in transcript levels for human AQPs (AQP0 to AQP12) in response to inflammation (simulated with 10-100 ng/ml lipopolysaccharide [LPS], 24 h), and hypoxia (5 min N2, followed by 0 to 24 h normoxia). AQP transcripts up-regulated in both 1321N1 and SHSY5Y included AQP0, AQP1 and AQP11. Immunocytochemistry in 1321N1 cells confirmed protein expression for AQP0 and AQP11 in plasma membrane and endoplasmic reticulum; AQP11 increased 10-fold after LPS and AQP0 increased 0.3-fold. In SHSY5Y cells, AQP0 expression increased 0.2-fold after 24 h LPS; AQP11 showed no appreciable change. Proposed peroxiporin roles were tested using melondialdehyde (MDA) assays to quantify lipid peroxidation levels after brief H2O2. Boosting peroxiporin expression by LPS pretreatment lowered subsequent H2O2-induced MDA responses (∼50%) compared with controls; conversely small interfering RNA knockdown of AQP0 in 1321N1 increased lipid peroxidation (∼17%) after H2O2, with a similar trend for AQP11 siRNA. Interventions that increase native brain peroxiporin activity are promising as new approaches to mitigate damage caused by aging and neurodegeneration.
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- Zein Amro
- School of Biomedicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- School of Biomedicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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Berndt A, Lee J, Won W, Kimball K, Neiswanger C, Schattauer S, Wang Y, Yeboah F, Ruiz M, Evitts K, Rappleye M, Bremner S, Chun C, Smith N, Mack D, Young J, Lee CJ, Chavkin C. Ultra-fast genetically encoded sensor for precise real-time monitoring of physiological and pathophysiological peroxide dynamics. RESEARCH SQUARE 2024:rs.3.rs-4048855. [PMID: 38585715 PMCID: PMC10996778 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-4048855/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) is a central oxidant in redox biology due to its pleiotropic role in physiology and pathology. However, real-time monitoring of H2O2 in living cells and tissues remains a challenge. We address this gap with the development of an optogenetic hydRogen perOxide Sensor (oROS), leveraging the bacterial peroxide binding domain OxyR. Previously engineered OxyR-based fluorescent peroxide sensors lack the necessary sensitivity and response speed for effective real-time monitoring. By structurally redesigning the fusion of Escherichia coli (E. coli) ecOxyR with a circularly permutated green fluorescent protein (cpGFP), we created a novel, green-fluorescent peroxide sensor oROS-G. oROS-G exhibits high sensitivity and fast on-and-off kinetics, ideal for monitoring intracellular H2O2 dynamics. We successfully tracked real-time transient and steady-state H2O2 levels in diverse biological systems, including human stem cell-derived neurons and cardiomyocytes, primary neurons and astrocytes, and mouse brain ex vivo and in vivo. These applications demonstrate oROS's capabilities to monitor H2O2 as a secondary response to pharmacologically induced oxidative stress and when adapting to varying metabolic stress. We showcased the increased oxidative stress in astrocytes via Aβ-putriscine-MAOB axis, highlighting the sensor's relevance in validating neurodegenerative disease models. Lastly, we demonstrated acute opioid-induced generation of H2O2 signal in vivo which highlights redox-based mechanisms of GPCR regulation. oROS is a versatile tool, offering a window into the dynamic landscape of H2O2 signaling. This advancement paves the way for a deeper understanding of redox physiology, with significant implications for understanding diseases associated with oxidative stress, such as cancer, neurodegenerative, and cardiovascular diseases.
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Li W, Zhu H, Chen J, Ru B, Peng Q, Miao J, Liu X. PsAF5 functions as an essential adapter for PsPHB2-mediated mitophagy under ROS stress in Phytophthora sojae. Nat Commun 2024; 15:1967. [PMID: 38438368 PMCID: PMC10912746 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46290-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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Host-derived reactive oxygen species (ROS) are an important defense means to protect against pathogens. Although mitochondria are the main intracellular targets of ROS, how pathogens regulate mitochondrial physiology in response to oxidative stress remains elusive. Prohibitin 2 (PHB2) is an inner mitochondrial membrane (IMM) protein, recognized as a mitophagy receptor in animals and fungi. Here, we find that an ANK and FYVE domain-containing protein PsAF5, is an adapter of PsPHB2, interacting with PsATG8 under ROS stress. Unlike animal PHB2 that can recruit ATG8 directly to mitochondria, PsPHB2 in Phytophthora sojae cannot recruit PsATG8 to stressed mitochondria without PsAF5. PsAF5 deletion impairs mitophagy under ROS stress and increases the pathogen's sensitivity to H2O2, resulting in the attenuation of P. sojae virulence. This discovery of a PsPHB2-PsATG8 adapter (PsAF5) in plant-pathogenic oomycetes reveals that mitophagy induction by IMM proteins is conserved in eukaryotes, but with differences in the details of ATG8 recruitment.
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- Wenhao Li
- State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, 2 Yuanmingyuanxi Road, Beijing, 100193, China.
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Guo Z, Wei M, Xu C, Wang L, Li J, Liu J, Zhong Y, Chi B, Song S, Zhang L, Song L, Ma D, Zheng HL. Genome-wide identification of Avicennia marina aquaporins reveals their role in adaptation to intertidal habitats and their relevance to salt secretion and vivipary. PLANT, CELL & ENVIRONMENT 2024; 47:832-853. [PMID: 37984066 DOI: 10.1111/pce.14769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Aquaporins (AQPs) regulate the transport of water and other substrates, aiding plants in adapting to stressful environments. However, the knowledge of AQPs in salt-secreting and viviparous Avicennia marina is limited. In this study, 46 AmAQPs were identified in A. marina genome, and their subcellular localisation and function in transporting H2 O2 and boron were assessed through bioinformatics analysis and yeast transformation. Through analysing their expression patterns via RNAseq and real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction, we found that most AmAQPs were downregulated in response to salt and tidal flooding. AmPIP (1;1, 1;7, 2;8, 2;9) and AmTIP (1;5, 1;6) as salt-tolerant candidate genes may contribute to salt secretion together with Na+ /H+ antiporters. AmPIP2;1 and AmTIP1;5 were upregulated during tidal flooding and may be regulated by anaerobic-responsive element and ethylene-responsive element cis-elements, aiding in adaptation to tidal inundation. Additionally, we found that the loss of the seed desiccation and dormancy-related TIP3 gene, and the loss of the seed dormancy regulator DOG1 gene, or DOG1 protein lack heme-binding capacity, may be genetic factors contributing to vivipary. Our findings shed light on the role of AQPs in A. marina adaptation to intertidal environments and their relevance to salt secretion and vivipary.
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- Zejun Guo
- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems, College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- Guangxi Laboratory on the Study of Coral Reefs in the South China Sea, School of Marine Sciences, Coral Reef Research Center of China, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems, College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems, College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems, College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems, College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems, College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems, College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems, College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems, College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems, College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems, College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems, College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems, College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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Neri A, Francini A, Giovannelli A, Traversari S, Sebastiani L. Differences in mineral and osmotic balances enhance zinc translocation in an aquaporin overexpressing poplar. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 208:108528. [PMID: 38493662 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108528] [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: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Zinc (Zn) is an essential micronutrient for plants, but it is toxic beyond a certain threshold. Populus alba (L.) 'Villafranca' clone is known for its good tolerance to high Zn concentration compared to other poplar species. A line of this species overexpressing the tonoplast intrinsic aquaporin AQUA1 gene has showed an improved tolerance to Zn excess in comparison to the wild-type (wt) line. The aims of this work were to: 1) verify if AQUA1 plants can uptake Zn more efficiently after a longer period of exposure; 2) evaluate if a higher Zn uptake in transgenic lines can have negative effects; 3) assess Zn competing elements (iron and manganese), soluble sugars, osmolytes, and potassium to investigate differences in water and osmotic homeostasis between lines. Under Zn excess, AQUA1 plants showed a twofold Zn translocation factor and a higher xylem sap Zn concentration than the wt plants. Transgenic plants preferentially allocated Zn in aerial biomass and this different behaviour matched with modified manganese and iron balances suggesting that the increased Zn uptake might be related to a decrease in iron transport in the transgenic line. Moreover, a higher instantaneous water use efficiency in control conditions and an increase in bark soluble sugars under Zn excess could allow a higher resistance of AQUA1 plants to the water and osmotic perturbations caused by Zn. Indeed, the Zn excess increased the xylem osmolyte content only in wt plants. Further investigations are required to understand the role of AQUA1 in osmotic regulation.
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- Andrea Neri
- Crop Science Research Center, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Piazza Martiri della Libertà 33, 56127, Pisa, Italy
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- Crop Science Research Center, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Piazza Martiri della Libertà 33, 56127, Pisa, Italy
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- Crop Science Research Center, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Piazza Martiri della Libertà 33, 56127, Pisa, Italy; Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems (IRET), National Research Council (CNR), Via Madonna del Piano 10, 50019, Sesto Fiorentino (FI), Italy
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- Crop Science Research Center, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Piazza Martiri della Libertà 33, 56127, Pisa, Italy; Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems (IRET), National Research Council (CNR), Via Giuseppe Moruzzi 1, 56124, Pisa, Italy.
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- Crop Science Research Center, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Piazza Martiri della Libertà 33, 56127, Pisa, Italy
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Moussa M, Pozzolini M, Ferrando S, Mannai A, Tassara E, Giovine M, Said K. Insight on thermal stress response of demosponge Chondrosia reniformis (Nardo, 1847). THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 913:169648. [PMID: 38159772 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169648] [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: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Global warming has led to an increase in extreme weather and climate phenomena, including floods and heatwaves. Marine heatwaves have frightening consequences for coastal benthic communities around the world. Each species exhibits a natural range of thermal tolerance and responds to temperature variations through behavioral, physiological, biochemical, and molecular adjustments. Physiological stress leading to disease and mass mortality appears when tolerance thresholds are exceeded. Sessile species are therefore particularly affected by these phenomena. Among these sessile species, marine sponges are important members of coral reef ecosystems. To better understand the sponge thermal stress response, we tested the response of demosponge Chondrosia reniformis (Nardo, 1847) to three different temperatures (8 °C, 24 °C and 30 °C) during two exposure periods of time (4 and 14 h). Histological studies of whole parts of the sponge, biochemical analyses (Defense enzymes) and gene expression levels of some target genes were undertaken in this study. The exposure to cold temperature (8 °C) resulted in inhibition of antioxidant enzymes and less modification in the gene expression level of the heat shock proteins (HSPs). These latter were strongly upregulated after exposure to a temperature of 24 °C for 4 h. However, exposure to 30 °C at both periods of time resulted in indication of HSP, antioxidant enzymes, the gene involved in the apoptosis process (Bcl-2: B-cell lymphoma 2), the gene involved in inflammation (TNF: Tumor Necrosis Factor), as well as the aquaporin gene, involved in H2O2 permeation. Moreover, the normal organization of the whole organism was disrupted by the extension and fusion of choanocyte chambers and alteration of the pinacoderm. Interestingly, exposure to sublethal temperatures may show that this sponge has an adaptation threshold temperature. These insights into the adaptation mechanisms of sponges contribute to better management and conservation of sponges and to the prediction of ecosystem trajectories with future climate change.
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- Maha Moussa
- Laboratory of Genetics, Biodiversity, and Bioresources Valorization (LR11ES41), Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Monastir, University of Monastir, Monastir 5000, Tunisia.
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- Department of Earth, Environment and Life Sciences (DISTAV), University of Genova, Via Pastore 3, 16132 Genova, Italy.
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- Department of Earth, Environment and Life Sciences (DISTAV), University of Genova, Via Pastore 3, 16132 Genova, Italy.
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- Laboratory of Genetics, Biodiversity, and Bioresources Valorization (LR11ES41), Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Monastir, University of Monastir, Monastir 5000, Tunisia.
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- Department of Earth, Environment and Life Sciences (DISTAV), University of Genova, Via Pastore 3, 16132 Genova, Italy.
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- Department of Earth, Environment and Life Sciences (DISTAV), University of Genova, Via Pastore 3, 16132 Genova, Italy.
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- Laboratory of Genetics, Biodiversity, and Bioresources Valorization (LR11ES41), Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Monastir, University of Monastir, Monastir 5000, Tunisia.
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Khorashad JS, Rizzo S, Tonks A. Reactive oxygen species and its role in pathogenesis and resistance to therapy in acute myeloid leukemia. CANCER DRUG RESISTANCE (ALHAMBRA, CALIF.) 2024; 7:5. [PMID: 38434766 PMCID: PMC10905166 DOI: 10.20517/cdr.2023.125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Relapse following a short clinical response to therapy is the major challenge for the management of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients. Leukemic stem cells (LSC), as the source of relapse, have been investigated for their metabolic preferences and their alterations at the time of relapse. As LSC rely on oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) for energy requirement, reactive oxygen species (ROS), as by-products of OXPHOS, have been investigated for their role in the effectiveness of the standard AML therapy. Increased levels of non-mitochondrial ROS, generated by nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate oxidase, in a subgroup of AML patients add to the complexity of studying ROS. Although there are various studies presenting the contribution of ROS to AML pathogenesis, resistance, and its inhibition or activation as a target, a model that can clearly explain its role in AML has not been conceptualized. This is due to the heterogeneity of AML, the dynamics of ROS production, which is influenced by factors such as the type of treatment, cell differentiation state, mitochondrial activity, and also the heterogeneous generation of non-mitochondrial ROS and limited available data on their interaction with the microenvironment. This review summarizes these challenges and the recent progress in this field.
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- Jamshid Sorouri Khorashad
- Department of Immunology and inflammation, Imperial College London, London, W12 0NN, UK
- Department of Molecular Pathology, Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, SM2 5PT, UK
- Department of Haematology, Division of Cancer & Genetics, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF14 4XN, UK
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- Department of Haematology, Division of Cancer & Genetics, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF14 4XN, UK
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- Department of Haematology, Division of Cancer & Genetics, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF14 4XN, UK
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Yu Y, Wang S, Guo W, Geng M, Sun Y, Li W, Yao G, Zhang D, Zhang H, Hu K. Hydrogen Peroxide Promotes Tomato Leaf Senescence by Regulating Antioxidant System and Hydrogen Sulfide Metabolism. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:475. [PMID: 38498463 PMCID: PMC10891886 DOI: 10.3390/plants13040475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is relatively stable among ROS (reactive oxygen species) and could act as a signal in plant cells. In the present work, detached tomato leaves were treated with exogenous H2O2 at 10 mmol/L for 8 h to study the mechanism of how H2O2 regulates leaf senescence. The data indicated that H2O2 treatment significantly accelerated the degradation of chlorophyll and led to the upregulation of the expression of leaf senescence-related genes (NYC1, PAO, PPH, SGR1, SAG12 and SAG15) during leaf senescence. H2O2 treatment also induced the accumulation of H2O2 and malondialdehyde (MDA), decreased POD and SOD enzyme activities and inhibited H2S production by reducing the expression of LCD1/2 and DCD1/2. A correlation analysis indicated that H2O2 was significantly and negatively correlated with chlorophyll, the expression of leaf senescence-related genes, and LCD1/2 and DCD1/2. The principal component analysis (PCA) results show that H2S showed the highest load value followed by O2•-, H2O2, DCD1, SAG15, etc. Therefore, these findings provide a basis for studying the role of H2O2 in regulating detached tomato leaf senescence and demonstrated that H2O2 plays a positive role in the senescence of detached leaves by repressing antioxidant enzymes and H2S production.
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- Yue Yu
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China; (Y.Y.); (S.W.); (D.Z.)
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China; (Y.Y.); (S.W.); (D.Z.)
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China; (Y.Y.); (S.W.); (D.Z.)
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China; (Y.Y.); (S.W.); (D.Z.)
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China; (Y.Y.); (S.W.); (D.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Cell Proliferation and Regulation Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Life Science, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China;
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China; (Y.Y.); (S.W.); (D.Z.)
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China; (Y.Y.); (S.W.); (D.Z.)
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China; (Y.Y.); (S.W.); (D.Z.)
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China; (Y.Y.); (S.W.); (D.Z.)
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Lee JD, Won W, Kimball K, Wang Y, Yeboah F, Evitts KM, Neiswanger C, Schattauer S, Rappleye M, Bremner SB, Chun C, Smith N, Mack DL, Young JE, Lee CJ, Chavkin C, Berndt A. Structure-guided engineering of a fast genetically encoded sensor for real-time H 2O 2 monitoring. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2024:2024.01.31.578117. [PMID: 38352381 PMCID: PMC10862829 DOI: 10.1101/2024.01.31.578117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) is a central oxidant in redox biology due to its pleiotropic role in physiology and pathology. However, real-time monitoring of H2O2 in living cells and tissues remains a challenge. We address this gap with the development of an optogenetic hydRogen perOxide Sensor (oROS), leveraging the bacterial peroxide binding domain OxyR. Previously engineered OxyR-based fluorescent peroxide sensors lack the necessary sensitivity or response speed for effective real-time monitoring. By structurally redesigning the fusion of Escherichia coli (E. coli) ecOxyR with a circularly permutated green fluorescent protein (cpGFP), we created a novel, green-fluorescent peroxide sensor oROS-G. oROS-G exhibits high sensitivity and fast on-and-off kinetics, ideal for monitoring intracellular H2O2 dynamics. We successfully tracked real-time transient and steady-state H2O2 levels in diverse biological systems, including human stem cell-derived neurons and cardiomyocytes, primary neurons and astrocytes, and mouse neurons and astrocytes in ex vivo brain slices. These applications demonstrate oROS's capabilities to monitor H2O2 as a secondary response to pharmacologically induced oxidative stress, G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR)-induced cell signaling, and when adapting to varying metabolic stress. We showcased the increased oxidative stress in astrocytes via Aβ-putriscine-MAOB axis, highlighting the sensor's relevance in validating neurodegenerative disease models. oROS is a versatile tool, offering a window into the dynamic landscape of H2O2 signaling. This advancement paves the way for a deeper understanding of redox physiology, with significant implications for diseases associated with oxidative stress, such as cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and cardiovascular diseases.
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- Justin Daho Lee
- Molecular Engineering and Sciences Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Center for Neuroscience of Addiction, Pain and Emotion, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Center for Cognition and Sociality, Institute for Basic Science, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Neuroscience of Addiction, Pain and Emotion, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Center for Neuroscience of Addiction, Pain and Emotion, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Center for Neuroscience of Addiction, Pain and Emotion, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Center for Cognition and Sociality, Institute for Basic Science, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Neuroscience of Addiction, Pain and Emotion, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Molecular Engineering and Sciences Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Center for Neuroscience of Addiction, Pain and Emotion, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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Griffith M, Araújo A, Travasso R, Salvador A. The architecture of redox microdomains: Cascading gradients and peroxiredoxins' redox-oligomeric coupling integrate redox signaling and antioxidant protection. Redox Biol 2024; 69:103000. [PMID: 38150990 PMCID: PMC10829873 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2023.103000] [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: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023] Open
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In the cytosol of human cells under low oxidative loads, hydrogen peroxide is confined to microdomains around its supply sites, due to its fast consumption by peroxiredoxins. So are the sulfenic and disulfide forms of the 2-Cys peroxiredoxins, according to a previous theoretical analysis [Travasso et al., Redox Biology 15 (2017) 297]. Here, an extended reaction-diffusion model that for the first time considers the differential properties of human peroxiredoxins 1 and 2 and the thioredoxin redox cycle predicts important new aspects of the dynamics of redox microdomains. The peroxiredoxin 1 sulfenates and disulfides are more localized than the corresponding peroxiredoxin 2 forms, due to the former peroxiredoxin's faster resolution step. The thioredoxin disulfides are also localized. As the H2O2 supply rate (vsup) approaches and then surpasses the maximal rate of the thioredoxin/thioredoxin reductase system (V), these concentration gradients become shallower, and then vanish. At low vsup the peroxiredoxin concentration determines the H2O2 concentrations and gradient length scale, but as vsup approaches V, the thioredoxin reductase activity gains influence. A differential mobility of peroxiredoxin disulfide dimers vs. reduced decamers enhances the redox polarity of the cytosol: as vsup approaches V, reduced decamers are preferentially retained far from H2O2 sources, attenuating the local H2O2 buildup. Substantial total protein concentration gradients of both peroxiredoxins emerge under these conditions, and the concentration of reduced peroxiredoxin 1 far from the H2O2 sources even increases with vsup. Altogether, the properties of 2-Cys peroxiredoxins and thioredoxin are such that localized H2O2 supply induces a redox and functional polarization between source-proximal regions (redox microdomains) that facilitate peroxiredoxin-mediated signaling and distal regions that maximize antioxidant protection.
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- Matthew Griffith
- CNC - Centre for Neuroscience Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, UC-Biotech, Parque Tecnológico de Cantanhede, Núcleo 4, Lote 8, 3060-197, Cantanhede, Portugal; Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK
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- CMUC, Department of Mathematics, University of Coimbra, Largo D. Dinis, 3004-143, Coimbra, Portugal.
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- CFisUC, Department of Physics, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Rua Larga, 3004-516, Coimbra, Portugal.
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- CNC - Centre for Neuroscience Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, UC-Biotech, Parque Tecnológico de Cantanhede, Núcleo 4, Lote 8, 3060-197, Cantanhede, Portugal; Coimbra Chemistry Center - Institute of Molecular Sciences (CQC-IMS), University of Coimbra, Rua Larga, 3004-535, Coimbra, Portugal; Institute for Interdisciplinary Research, University of Coimbra, Casa Costa Alemão, Rua Dom Francisco de Lemos, 3030-789, Coimbra, Portugal.
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Ahmed J, Ismail A, Ding L, Yool AJ, Chaumont F. A new method to measure aquaporin-facilitated membrane diffusion of hydrogen peroxide and cations in plant suspension cells. PLANT, CELL & ENVIRONMENT 2024; 47:527-539. [PMID: 37946673 DOI: 10.1111/pce.14763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Plant aquaporins (AQPs) facilitate the membrane diffusion of water and small solutes, including hydrogen peroxide (H2 O2 ) and, possibly, cations, essential signalling molecules in many physiological processes. While the determination of the channel activity generally depends on heterologous expression of AQPs in Xenopus oocytes or yeast cells, we established a genetic tool to determine whether they facilitate the diffusion of H2 O2 through the plasma membrane in living plant cells. We designed genetic constructs to co-express the fluorescent H2 O2 sensor HyPer and AQPs, with expression controlled by a heat shock-inducible promoter in Nicotiana tabacum BY-2 suspension cells. After induction of ZmPIP2;5 AQP expression, a HyPer signal was recorded when the cells were incubated with H2 O2 , suggesting that ZmPIP2;5 facilitates H2 O2 transmembrane diffusion; in contrast, the ZmPIP2;5W85A mutated protein was inactive as a water or H2 O2 channel. ZmPIP2;1, ZmPIP2;4 and AtPIP2;1 also facilitated H2 O2 diffusion. Incubation with abscisic acid and the elicitor flg22 peptide induced the intracellular H2 O2 accumulation in BY-2 cells expressing ZmPIP2;5. We also monitored cation channel activity of ZmPIP2;5 using a novel fluorescent photo-switchable Li+ sensor in BY-2 cells. BY-2 suspension cells engineered for inducible expression of AQPs as well as HyPer expression and the use of Li+ sensors constitute a powerful toolkit for evaluating the transport activity and the molecular determinants of PIPs in living plant cells.
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- Jahed Ahmed
- Louvain Institute of Biomolecular Science and Technology, UCLouvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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- Louvain Institute of Biomolecular Science and Technology, UCLouvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
- Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Egypt
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- Louvain Institute of Biomolecular Science and Technology, UCLouvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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- School of Biomedicine, Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS), University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Louvain Institute of Biomolecular Science and Technology, UCLouvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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Dong S, Liu X, Han J, Miao H, Beckles DM, Bai Y, Liu X, Guan J, Yang R, Gu X, Sun J, Yang X, Zhang S. CsMLO8/11 are required for full susceptibility of cucumber stem to powdery mildew and interact with CsCRK2 and CsRbohD. HORTICULTURE RESEARCH 2024; 11:uhad295. [PMID: 38404593 PMCID: PMC10894460 DOI: 10.1093/hr/uhad295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Powdery mildew (PM) is one of the most destructive diseases that threaten cucumber production globally. Efficient breeding of novel PM-resistant cultivars will require a robust understanding of the molecular mechanisms of cucumber resistance against PM. Using a genome-wide association study, we detected a locus significantly correlated with PM resistance in cucumber stem, pm-s5.1. A 1449-bp insertion in the CsMLO8 coding region at the pm-s5.1 locus resulted in enhanced stem PM resistance. Knockout mutants of CsMLO8 and CsMLO11 generated by CRISPR/Cas9 both showed improved PM resistance in the stem, hypocotyl, and leaves, and the double mutant mlo8mlo11 displayed even stronger resistance. We found that reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation was higher in the stem of these mutants. Protein interaction assays suggested that CsMLO8 and CsMLO11 could physically interact with CsRbohD and CsCRK2, respectively. Further, we showed that CsMLO8 and CsCRK2 competitively interact with the C-terminus of CsRbohD to affect CsCRK2-CsRbohD module-mediated ROS production during PM defense. These findings provide new insights into the understanding of CsMLO proteins during PM defense responses.
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- Shaoyun Dong
- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 100081, Beijing China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 100081, Beijing China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 100081, Beijing China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 100081, Beijing China
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- Department of Plant Sciences, University of California Davis, One Shield Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, USA
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- Plant Breeding, Wageningen University & Research, Droevendaalsesteeg 1, 6708 PB Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 100081, Beijing China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 100081, Beijing China
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- Institute of Crop Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 100081 Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 100081, Beijing China
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- Institute of Crop Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 100081 Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 100081, Beijing China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 100081, Beijing China
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Zhang H, Yang Z, Cheng G, Luo T, Zeng K, Jiao W, Zhou Y, Huang G, Zhang J, Xu J. Sugarcane mosaic virus employs 6K2 protein to impair ScPIP2;4 transport of H2O2 to facilitate virus infection. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 2024; 194:715-731. [PMID: 37930811 DOI: 10.1093/plphys/kiad567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Sugarcane mosaic virus (SCMV), one of the main pathogens causing sugarcane mosaic disease, is widespread in sugarcane (Saccharum spp. hybrid) planting areas and causes heavy yield losses. RESPIRATORY BURST OXIDASE HOMOLOG (RBOH) NADPH oxidases and plasma membrane intrinsic proteins (PIPs) have been associated with the response to SCMV infection. However, the underlying mechanism is barely known. In the present study, we demonstrated that SCMV infection upregulates the expression of ScRBOHs and the accumulation of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), which inhibits SCMV replication. All eight sugarcane PIPs (ScPIPs) interacted with SCMV-encoded protein 6K2, whereby two PIP2s (ScPIP2;1 and ScPIP2;4) were verified as capable of H2O2 transport. Furthermore, we revealed that SCMV-6K2 interacts with ScPIP2;4 via transmembrane domain 5 to interfere with the oligomerization of ScPIP2;4, subsequently impairing ScPIP2;4 transport of H2O2. This study highlights a mechanism adopted by SCMV to employ 6K2 to counteract the host resistance mediated by H2O2 to facilitate virus infection and provides potential molecular targets for engineering sugarcane resistance against SCMV.
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- Hai Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Biology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, National Engineering Research Center for Sugarcane, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Biology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, National Engineering Research Center for Sugarcane, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Biology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, National Engineering Research Center for Sugarcane, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Biology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, National Engineering Research Center for Sugarcane, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Biology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, National Engineering Research Center for Sugarcane, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Biology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, National Engineering Research Center for Sugarcane, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Biology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, National Engineering Research Center for Sugarcane, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Biology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, National Engineering Research Center for Sugarcane, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Biological Resources & Guangxi Key Lab for Sugarcane Biology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530005, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Biology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, National Engineering Research Center for Sugarcane, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, P. R. China
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Lee JH, Jaiswal MS, Jang YS, Choi JH, Kim GC, Hong JW, Hwang DS. No-ozone cold plasma induces apoptosis in human neuroblastoma cell line via increased intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS). BMC Complement Med Ther 2024; 24:46. [PMID: 38245726 PMCID: PMC10799363 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-023-04313-0] [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: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to evaluate the effect of argon-based No-ozone Cold Plasma (NCP) on neuroblastoma cancer cell apoptosis. METHODS Experiments were performed with SK-N-SH and HS 68. Cell cultures were treated with NCP for 1, 3, and 5 min. NCP was applied using three different strategies: direct NCP application to cell cultures, to only media, and to only cells. Evaluation of cell viability and the level of the reactive oxygen species (ROS) was performed. N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) was also used to antagonize intracellular ROS. Cleaved caspase 3, PARP, aquaporin (AQP) 3 and 8 were detected. RESULTS NCP induced a gradual decrease in the SK-N-SH cell viability. In contrast, the viability of HS 68 cells did not change. SK-N-SH cells viability was reduced the most when the only media-NCP application strategy was employed. Intracellular ROS levels were significantly increased with time. Cleaved caspase 3 and PARP were increased at 6 h after NCP application. SK-N-SH cells remained viable with NAC after NCP application. AQP 3 and 8 were over-expressed in SK-N-SH cells. CONCLUSION These findings demonstrate the anti-cancer effect of NCP on neuroblastoma cells. NCP enhanced the selective apoptosis of neuroblastoma cells due to the increased intracellular ROS.
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- Jung-Han Lee
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental and Life Science Institute, Dental School, Pusan National University, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental and Life Science Institute, Dental School, Pusan National University, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental and Life Science Institute, Dental School, Pusan National University, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Research and Development, FEAGLE Corporations, 70-6, Jeungsan-ro, Mulgeum-eup, Yangsan-si, 50614, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
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- Department of Research and Development, FEAGLE Corporations, 70-6, Jeungsan-ro, Mulgeum-eup, Yangsan-si, 50614, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
- Department of Oral Anatomy and Cell Biology, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Korean Medicine, Yangsan Campus of Pusan National University, Beomeo-ri, Mulgeum-eup, Yangsan-si, 50612, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental and Life Science Institute, Dental School, Pusan National University, Busan, South Korea.
- Dental Research Institute, Pusan National University Dental Hospital, Yangsan, South Korea.
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Beomeo-ri, Mulgeum-eup, Yangsan-si, 50612, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea.
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Wei M, He X, Liu N, Deng H. Role of reactive oxygen species in ultraviolet-induced photodamage of the skin. Cell Div 2024; 19:1. [PMID: 38217019 PMCID: PMC10787507 DOI: 10.1186/s13008-024-00107-z] [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: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/14/2024] Open
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS), such as superoxides (O2 •-) and hydroxyl groups (OH·), are short-lived molecules containing unpaired electrons. Intracellular ROS are believed to be mainly produced by the mitochondria and NADPH oxidase (NOX) and can be associated with various physiological processes, such as proliferation, cell signaling, and oxygen homeostasis. In recent years, many studies have indicated that ROS play crucial roles in regulating ultraviolet (UV)-induced photodamage of the skin, including exogenous aging, which accounts for 80% of aging. However, to the best of our knowledge, the detailed signaling pathways, especially those related to the mechanisms underlying apoptosis in which ROS are involved have not been reviewed previously. In this review, we elaborate on the biological characteristics of ROS and its role in regulating UV-induced photodamage of the skin.
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- Min Wei
- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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Li Y, Yang X, Bao T, Sun X, Li X, Zhu H, Zhang B, Ma T. Radix Astragali decoction improves liver regeneration by upregulating hepatic expression of aquaporin-9. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 122:155166. [PMID: 37918281 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2023.155166] [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: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The therapeutic efficacy of liver injuries heavily relies on the liver's remarkable regenerative capacity, necessitating the maintenance of glycose/lipids homeostasis and oxidative eustasis during the recovery process. Astragali Radix, an herbal tonic widely used in China and many other countries, is believed to have many positive effects, including immune stimulation, nourishing, antioxidant, liver protection, diuresis, anti-diabetes, anti-cancer and expectorant. Astragali Radix is widely integrated into hepatoprotective formulas as it is believed to facilitate liver regeneration. Nevertheless, the precise molecular pharmacological mechanisms underlying this hepatoprotective effect remain elusive. PURPOSE To investigate the improving effects of Astragali Radix on liver regeneration and the underlying mechanisms. METHODS A mouse model of 70% partial hepatectomy (PHx) was employed to investigate the impact of Radix Astragali decoction (HQD) on liver regeneration. HQD was orally administered for 7 days before the PHx procedure and throughout the experiment. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) was used as a positive control for liver regeneration. Liver regeneration was assessed by evaluating the liver-to-body weight ratio (LW/BW) and the expression of representative cell proliferation marker proteins. Oxidative stress and glucose metabolism were analyzed using biochemical assays, Western blotting, dihydroethidium (DHE) fluorescence, and periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) staining methods. To understand the role of AQP9 as a potential molecular target of HQD in promoting liver regeneration, td-Tomato-tagged AQP9 transgenic mice (AQP9-RFP) were employed to determine the expression pattern of AQP9 protein. AQP9 knockout mice (AQP9-/-) were used to assess the specific targeting of AQP9 in the promotion of liver regeneration by HQD. RESULTS HQD significantly upregulated hepatic AQP9 expression, alleviated liver injury and promoted liver regeneration in wild-type (AQP9+/+) mice after 70% PHx. However, the beneficial impact of HQD on liver regeneration was absent in AQP9 gene knockout (AQP9-/-) mice. Moreover, HQD facilitated the uptake of glycerol by hepatocytes, enhanced gluconeogenesis, and concurrently reduced H2O2 content and oxidative stress levels in AQP9+/+ but not AQP9-/- mouse livers. Additionally, main active substance of Radix Astragali, astragaloside IV (AS-IV) and cycloastragenol (CAG), demonstrated substantial upregulation of AQP9 expression and promoted liver regeneration in AQP9+/+ but not AQP9-/- mice. CONCLUSION This study is the first to demonstrate that Radix Astragali and its main active constituents (AS-IV and CAG) improve liver regeneration by upregulating the expression of AQP9 in hepatocytes to increase gluconeogenesis and reduce oxidative stress. The study revealed novel molecular pharmacological mechanisms of Radix Astragali and provided a promising therapeutic target of liver diseases.
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- Yanghao Li
- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Xianlin Avenue 138, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Xianlin Avenue 138, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Xianlin Avenue 138, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Xianlin Avenue 138, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Xianlin Avenue 138, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Xianlin Avenue 138, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Xianlin Avenue 138, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China.
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Xianlin Avenue 138, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China.
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Lopez-Zaplana A, Nicolas-Espinosa J, Albaladejo-Marico L, Carvajal M. Exploring the mechanism of blindness physiopathy in Brassica oleracea var italica L. by comprehensive transcriptomics and metabolomics analysis. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 206:108304. [PMID: 38159550 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.108304] [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: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Blindness is a physiopathy characterized by apical abortion that particularly affects the Brassica family. The occurrence of blindness has been related to exposure to low temperatures during early developmental stages. However, the causes of this selective sensitivity and how they affect the correct development remain unknown. In this study, we investigated the mechanisms involved in the occurrence of blindness in broccoli plants. The analysis of RNAseq, focused on membrane transporters and the synthesis pathways of glucosinolates and phenolics, was related with physiological changes in nutrient and water uptake, gas exchange, and metabolism. Comparative gene expression analysis between control and blindness-affected broccoli plants revealed distinct regulation patterns in roots and shoots, leading to reduced synthesis of glucosinolates and phenolics. Additionally, the expression levels of aquaporins and potassium transporters were found to be associated with mineral and water transport. In this way, our results revealed the causes of blindness by identifying differentially expressed genes, highlighting those related to secondary metabolism, as well as genes involved in water and nutrient uptake and transport as the crucial involved in the physiopathy appearance.
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- Alvaro Lopez-Zaplana
- Aquaporins Group, Plant Nutrition Department, Centro de Edafología y Biología Aplicada Del Segura (CEBAS-CSIC), Campus Universitario de Espinardo, Edificio 25, 30100 Murcia, Spain
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- Aquaporins Group, Plant Nutrition Department, Centro de Edafología y Biología Aplicada Del Segura (CEBAS-CSIC), Campus Universitario de Espinardo, Edificio 25, 30100 Murcia, Spain
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- Aquaporins Group, Plant Nutrition Department, Centro de Edafología y Biología Aplicada Del Segura (CEBAS-CSIC), Campus Universitario de Espinardo, Edificio 25, 30100 Murcia, Spain
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- Aquaporins Group, Plant Nutrition Department, Centro de Edafología y Biología Aplicada Del Segura (CEBAS-CSIC), Campus Universitario de Espinardo, Edificio 25, 30100 Murcia, Spain.
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Pellavio G, Demichelis MP, Sommi P, Anselmi-Tamburini U, Scotti C, Laforenza U. Polyacrylic-Coated Solid Nanoparticles Increase the Aquaporin Permeability to Hydrogen Peroxide. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 25:372. [PMID: 38203543 PMCID: PMC10778986 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25010372] [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: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Aquaporins (AQPs) allow the diffusion of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and act as ROS scavenging systems, which are important for controlling the redox state of cells. Recently, cerium oxide nanoparticles were found to increase the water and H2O2 permeability by modulating AQPs. To further analyze the action of nanoparticles (NPs) on AQP, we examined the effect of the NPs presenting different core compositions (CeO2, Gd2O3, Fe3O4, and TiO2), hydrodynamic sizes, and surface functionalization. The NPs produced an increase in H2O and H2O2 permeability as a general trend. The hydrodynamic sizes of the NPs in the range of 22-100 nm did not produce any significant effect. The chemical nature of the NPs' core did not modify the effect and its intensity. On the other hand, the NPs' functionalized surface plays a major role in influencing both water and H2O2 permeability. The results suggest that NPs can play a significant role in controlling oxidative stress in cells and might represent an innovative approach in the treatment of a number of pathologies associated with an increased oxidative status.
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- Giorgia Pellavio
- Human Physiology Unit, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.P.); (P.S.)
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- Human Physiology Unit, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.P.); (P.S.)
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- Unit of Immunology and General Pathology, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy;
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- Human Physiology Unit, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.P.); (P.S.)
- Center for Health Technologies (CHT), University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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Zhu X, Wang S, Du Y, Liang Z, Yao H, Chen X, Wu Z. A novel aquaporin Aagp contributes to Streptococcus suis H 2O 2 efflux and virulence. Virulence 2023; 14:2249789. [PMID: 37621097 PMCID: PMC10461500 DOI: 10.1080/21505594.2023.2249789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Streptococcus suis is a bacterium that can cause infections in pigs and humans. Although oxidative stress is common occurrence during bacterial growth and infection, the regulation networks of S. suis under oxidative stress remain poorly understood. To address this, we utilized RNA-Seq to reveal the transcriptional landscape of S. suis in response to H2O2 stress. We identified novel genes responsible for S. suis resistance to oxidative stress, including those involved in DNA repair or protection, and essential for the biosynthesis of amino acids and nucleic acids. In addition, we found that a novel aquaporin, Aagp, belonging to atypical aquaglyceroporins and widely distributed in diverse S. suis serotypes, plays a crucial role during H2O2 stress. By performing oxidative stress assays and measuring the intracellular H2O2 concentrations of the wild-type strain and Aagp mutants during H2O2 stress, we found that Aagp facilitated H2O2 efflux. Additionally, we found that Aagp might be involved in glycerol transport, as shown by the growth inhibition and H2O2 production in the presence of glycerol. Mice infection experiments indicated that Aagp contributed to S. suis virulence. This study contributes to understanding the mechanism of S. suis oxidative stress response, S. suis pathogenesis, and the function of aquaporins in prokaryotes.
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- Xinchi Zhu
- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
- Key Lab of Animal Bacteriology, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing, China
- OIE Reference Lab for Swine Streptococcosis, Nanjing, China
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- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
- Key Lab of Animal Bacteriology, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing, China
- OIE Reference Lab for Swine Streptococcosis, Nanjing, China
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- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
- Key Lab of Animal Bacteriology, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing, China
- OIE Reference Lab for Swine Streptococcosis, Nanjing, China
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- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
- Key Lab of Animal Bacteriology, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing, China
- OIE Reference Lab for Swine Streptococcosis, Nanjing, China
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- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
- Key Lab of Animal Bacteriology, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing, China
- OIE Reference Lab for Swine Streptococcosis, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
- Key Lab of Animal Bacteriology, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing, China
- OIE Reference Lab for Swine Streptococcosis, Nanjing, China
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Mu K, Kitts DD. Intestinal polyphenol antioxidant activity involves redox signaling mechanisms facilitated by aquaporin activity. Redox Biol 2023; 68:102948. [PMID: 37922763 PMCID: PMC10643476 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2023.102948] [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: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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Ascertaining whether dietary polyphenols evoke an antioxidant or prooxidant activity, which translates to a functional role required to maintain intestinal cell homeostasis continues to be an active and controversial area of research for food chemists and biochemists alike. We have proposed that the paradoxical function of polyphenols to autoxidize to generate H2O2 is a required first step in the capacity of some plant phenolics to function as intracellular antioxidants. This is based on the fact that cell redox homeostasis is achieved by a balance between H2O2 formation and subsequent outcomes of antioxidant systems function. Maintaining optimal extracellular and intracellular H2O2 concentrations is required for cell survival, since low levels are important to upregulate endogenous antioxidant capacity; whereas, concentrations that go beyond homeostatic control typically result in an inflammatory response, growth arrest, or eventual cell death. Aquaporins (AQPs) are a family of water channel membrane proteins that facilitate cellular transportation of water and other small molecule-derived solutes, such as H2O2, in all organisms. In the intestine, AQPs act as gatekeepers to regulate intracellular uptake of H2O2, generated from extracellular polyphenol autoxidation, thus enabling an intracellular cell signaling responses to mitigate onset of oxidative stress and intestinal inflammation. In this review, we highlight the potential role of AQPs to control important underlying mechanisms that define downstream regulation of intestinal redox homeostasis, specifically. It has been established that polyphenols that undergo oxidation to the quinone form, resulting in subsequent adduction to a thiol group on Keap1-Nrf2 complex, trigger Nrf2 activation and a cascade of indirect intracellular antioxidant effects. Here, we propose a similar mechanism that involves H2O2 generated from specific dietary polyphenols with a predisposition to undergo autoxidation. The ultimate bioactivity is regulated and expressed by AQP membrane function and thus, by extension, represents expression of an intracellular antioxidant chemoprotection mechanism.
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- Kaiwen Mu
- Food Science, Food Nutrition and Health Program. Faculty of Land and Food System, The University of British Columbia, 2205 East Mall, Vancouver, B.C, V6T 1Z4, Canada
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- Food Science, Food Nutrition and Health Program. Faculty of Land and Food System, The University of British Columbia, 2205 East Mall, Vancouver, B.C, V6T 1Z4, Canada.
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Bielfeldt M, Budde-Sagert K, Weis N, Buenning M, Staehlke S, Zimmermann J, Arbeiter N, Mobini S, González MU, Rebl H, Uhrmacher A, van Rienen U, Nebe B. Discrimination between the effects of pulsed electrical stimulation and electrochemically conditioned medium on human osteoblasts. J Biol Eng 2023; 17:71. [PMID: 37996914 PMCID: PMC10668359 DOI: 10.1186/s13036-023-00393-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Electrical stimulation is used for enhanced bone fracture healing. Electrochemical processes occur during the electrical stimulation at the electrodes and influence cellular reactions. Our approach aimed to distinguish between electrochemical and electric field effects on osteoblast-like MG-63 cells. We applied 20 Hz biphasic pulses via platinum electrodes for 2 h. The electrical stimulation of the cell culture medium and subsequent application to cells was compared to directly stimulated cells. The electric field distribution was predicted using a digital twin. RESULTS Cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy revealed partial electrolysis at the electrodes, which was confirmed by increased concentrations of hydrogen peroxide in the medium. While both direct stimulation and AC-conditioned medium decreased cell adhesion and spreading, only the direct stimulation enhanced the intracellular calcium ions and reactive oxygen species. CONCLUSION The electrochemical by-product hydrogen peroxide is not the main contributor to the cellular effects of electrical stimulation. However, undesired effects like decreased adhesion are mediated through electrochemical products in stimulated medium. Detailed characterisation and monitoring of the stimulation set up and electrochemical reactions are necessary to find safe electrical stimulation protocols.
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- Meike Bielfeldt
- Institute for Cell Biology, Rostock University Medical Center, 18057, Rostock, Germany.
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- Institute of Communications Engineering, University of Rostock, 18051, Rostock, Germany
- Institute for Visual and Analytic Computing, University of Rostock, 18051, Rostock, Germany
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- Institute for Cell Biology, Rostock University Medical Center, 18057, Rostock, Germany
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- Institute for Cell Biology, Rostock University Medical Center, 18057, Rostock, Germany
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- Institute for Cell Biology, Rostock University Medical Center, 18057, Rostock, Germany
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- Institute of General Electrical Engineering, University of Rostock, 18051, Rostock, Germany
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- Institute of General Electrical Engineering, University of Rostock, 18051, Rostock, Germany
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- Instituto de Micro y Nanotecnología, IMN-CNM, CSIC (CEI UAM+CSIC), Isaac Newton 8, E-28760 Tres Cantos, Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Micro y Nanotecnología, IMN-CNM, CSIC (CEI UAM+CSIC), Isaac Newton 8, E-28760 Tres Cantos, Madrid, Spain
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- Institute for Cell Biology, Rostock University Medical Center, 18057, Rostock, Germany
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- Institute for Visual and Analytic Computing, University of Rostock, 18051, Rostock, Germany
- Interdisciplinary Faculty, University of Rostock, 18051, Rostock, Germany
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- Institute of General Electrical Engineering, University of Rostock, 18051, Rostock, Germany
- Interdisciplinary Faculty, University of Rostock, 18051, Rostock, Germany
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- Institute for Cell Biology, Rostock University Medical Center, 18057, Rostock, Germany
- Interdisciplinary Faculty, University of Rostock, 18051, Rostock, Germany
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Kuběnová L, Haberland J, Dvořák P, Šamaj J, Ovečka M. Spatiotemporal distribution of reactive oxygen species production, delivery, and use in Arabidopsis root hairs. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 2023; 193:2337-2360. [PMID: 37666000 PMCID: PMC10663114 DOI: 10.1093/plphys/kiad484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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Fluorescent selective probes for reactive oxygen species (ROS) detection in living cells are versatile tools for the documentation of ROS production in plant developmental or stress reactions. We employed high-resolution live-cell imaging and semiquantitative analysis of Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana) stained with CM-H2DCFDA, CellROX Deep Red, and Amplex Red for functional characterization of the spatiotemporal mode of ROS production, delivery, and utilization during root hair formation. Cell viability marker fluorescein diacetate served as a positive control for dye loading and undisturbed root hair tip growth after staining. Using a colocalization analysis with subcellular molecular markers and two root hair mutants with similar phenotypes of nonelongating root hairs, but with contrasting reasons for this impairment, we found that: (i) CM-H2DCFDA is a sensitive probe for ROS generation in the cytoplasm, (ii) CellROX Deep Red labels ROS in mitochondria, (iii) Amplex Red labels apoplastic ROS and mitochondria and shows high selectivity to root hairs, (iv) the root hair defective 2-1 (rhd2-1) mutant with nonfunctional NADPH oxidase RESPIRATORY BURST OXIDASE HOMOLOG PROTEIN C/ROOT HAIR-DEFECTIVE 2 (AtRBOHC/RHD2) has a low level of CM-H2DCFDA-reactive ROS in cytoplasm and lacks Amplex Red-reactive ROS in apoplast, and (v) the ACTIN2-deficient deformed root hairs1-3 (der1-3) mutant is not altered in these aspects. The sensitivity of CellROX Deep Red was documented by discrimination between larger ROS-containing mitochondria and small, yet ROS-free premature mitochondria in the growing tip of root hairs. We characterized spatial changes in ROS production and compartmentalization induced by external ROS modulators, ethylene precursor 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid, and ionophore valinomycin. This dynamic and high-resolution study of ROS production and utilization opens opportunities for precise speciation of particular ROS involved in root hair formation.
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- Lenka Kuběnová
- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Palacký University Olomouc, Šlechtitelů 27, 783 71 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Palacký University Olomouc, Šlechtitelů 27, 783 71 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Palacký University Olomouc, Šlechtitelů 27, 783 71 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Palacký University Olomouc, Šlechtitelů 27, 783 71 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Palacký University Olomouc, Šlechtitelů 27, 783 71 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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Dezhpour A, Ghafouri H, Jafari S, Nilkar M. Effects of cold atmospheric-pressure plasma in combination with doxorubicin drug against breast cancer cells in vitro and invivo. Free Radic Biol Med 2023; 209:202-210. [PMID: 37890599 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2023.10.405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) has been suggested for medical applications that can be applied indirectly through plasma-activated medium (PAM) and recently it has been introduced as an innovative therapeutic approach for all cancer types. Studies have exhibited that ROS/RNS are key factors in CAP-dependent apoptosis; nevertheless, ROS/RNS stability are weak. Combination therapy is considered an effective strategy to overcome these problems. In the present research, we revealed that the combination of CAP and doxorubicin (DOX) significantly induces the apoptosis of breast cancer cells both in vitro and in vivo. Our results indicated that both Ar and He/O2 CAP treatment as well as DOX drug alone reduced cell growth. CAP/PAM treatment in combination with DOX induced apoptosis in MCF-7 breast cancer cells and 4T1-implanted BALB/c mice, resulting in a significant increase in antitumor activity. The apoptotic effects of CAP-DOX on MCF-7 cells were inferred from altered expression of BAX and cleaved-caspase-3 which mechanistically take place through the mitochondrial pathway mediated by Bcl-2 family members. Besides, the BAX/BCL-2 ratio is significantly higher in the simultaneous treatment of CAP and DOX. This ratio was equal to 2.82 ± 0.24, 2.54 ± 0.30, and 11.27 ± 0.31 for treatment with DOX, He/O2 plasma, and combination treatment, respectively. Additionally, the tumor growth rate of He/O2-PAM + DOX and Ar-PAM + DOX treatments was significantly inhibited by PAM-injection, and the tumor growth rate of PAM alone or DOX alone was slightly reduced. It can be concluded that the effect of PAM + DOX may increase the anticancer activity and decrease the dose required for the chemotherapeutic treatment.
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- A Dezhpour
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.
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- Research Unit Plasma Technology (RUPT), Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Ghent University, Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 41 B4, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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Moon S, Derakhshani B, Gho YS, Kim EJ, Lee SK, Jiang X, Lee C, Jung KH. PRX102 Participates in Root Hairs Tip Growth of Rice. RICE (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2023; 16:51. [PMID: 37971600 PMCID: PMC10654324 DOI: 10.1186/s12284-023-00668-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Root hairs are extensions of epidermal cells on the root tips that increase the root contract surface area with the soil. For polar tip growth, newly synthesized proteins and other materials must be incorporated into the tips of root hairs. Here, we report the characterization of PRX102, a root hair preferential endoplasmic reticulum peroxidase. During root hair growth, PRX102 has a polar localization pattern within the tip regions of root hairs but it loses this polarity after growth termination. Moreover, PRX102 participates in root hair outgrowth by regulating dense cytoplasmic streaming toward the tip. This role is distinct from those of other peroxidases playing roles in the root hairs and regulating reactive oxygen species homeostasis. RNA-seq analysis using prx102 root hairs revealed that 87 genes including glutathione S-transferase were downregulated. Our results therefore suggest a new function of peroxidase as a player in the delivery of substances to the tips of growing root hairs.
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- Sunok Moon
- Graduate School of Green-Bio Science and Crop Biotech Institute, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, 17104, Korea
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- Graduate School of Green-Bio Science and Crop Biotech Institute, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, 17104, Korea
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- Graduate School of Green-Bio Science and Crop Biotech Institute, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, 17104, Korea
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- Graduate School of Green-Bio Science and Crop Biotech Institute, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, 17104, Korea
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- Graduate School of Green-Bio Science and Crop Biotech Institute, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, 17104, Korea
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- Graduate School of Green-Bio Science and Crop Biotech Institute, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, 17104, Korea
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- Graduate School of Green-Bio Science and Crop Biotech Institute, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, 17104, Korea
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- Graduate School of Green-Bio Science and Crop Biotech Institute, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, 17104, Korea.
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Zhang K, Di G, Li B, Ge H, Bai Y, Bian W, Wang D, Chen P. AQP5 deficiency promotes the senescence of lens epithelial cells through mitochondrial dysfunction. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2023; 680:184-193. [PMID: 37742347 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2023.09.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Revised: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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Cataract is lens opacity, which is a common blinding eye disease worldwide. Aquaporin 5 (AQP5) is expressed in the human and mouse lenses. This study aimed to investigate the underlying mechanisms of AQP5 in the senescence of lens epithelial cells (LECs). Primary LECs were isolated and cultured from Aqp5+/+ and Aqp5-/- mice. Western blot or immunofluorescence staining of p16, Ki67, MitoSOX, JC-1 and phalloidin was used in the experiments to evaluate the changes in the primary LECs. The primary Aqp5-/- LECs showed increased p16 expression and mitochondrial reactive oxygen species, decreased mitochondrial membrane potential and activity, and cytoskeletal disorders. When the cells were pretreated with Mito-TEMPO, the Aqp5-/- mice showed decreased p16 expression, reduced mitochondrial dysfunction and cytoskeletal disorders. Our results revealed that AQP5 deficiency promotes the senescence of primary LECs through mitochondrial dysfunction. This provides a new perspective for the treatment of cataracts by regulating AQP5 expression.
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- Kaier Zhang
- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266071, China.
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266071, China; Institute of Stem Cell Regeneration Medicine, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266071, China.
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266071, China.
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266071, China.
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266071, China.
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266071, China.
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- Qingdao Aier Eye Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266400, China.
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266071, China; Institute of Stem Cell Regeneration Medicine, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266071, China.
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Koren SA, Ahmed Selim N, De la Rosa L, Horn J, Farooqi MA, Wei AY, Müller-Eigner A, Emerson J, Johnson GVW, Wojtovich AP. All-optical spatiotemporal mapping of ROS dynamics across mitochondrial microdomains in situ. Nat Commun 2023; 14:6036. [PMID: 37758713 PMCID: PMC10533892 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41682-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) functions as a second messenger to signal metabolic distress through highly compartmentalized production in mitochondria. The dynamics of reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and diffusion between mitochondrial compartments and into the cytosol govern oxidative stress responses and pathology, though these processes remain poorly understood. Here, we couple the H2O2 biosensor, HyPer7, with optogenetic stimulation of the ROS-generating protein KillerRed targeted into multiple mitochondrial microdomains. Single mitochondrial photogeneration of H2O2 demonstrates the spatiotemporal dynamics of ROS diffusion and transient hyperfusion of mitochondria due to ROS. This transient hyperfusion phenotype required mitochondrial fusion but not fission machinery. Measurement of microdomain-specific H2O2 diffusion kinetics reveals directionally selective diffusion through mitochondrial microdomains. All-optical generation and detection of physiologically-relevant concentrations of H2O2 between mitochondrial compartments provide a map of mitochondrial H2O2 diffusion dynamics in situ as a framework to understand the role of ROS in health and disease.
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- Shon A Koren
- University of Rochester Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, 575 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY, 14642, Box 711/604, USA
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- University of Rochester Medical Center, Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, 575 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY, 14642, Box 711/604, USA
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- University of Rochester Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, 575 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY, 14642, Box 711/604, USA
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- University of Rochester Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, 575 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY, 14642, Box 711/604, USA
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- University of Rochester Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, 575 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY, 14642, Box 711/604, USA
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- University of Rochester Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, 575 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY, 14642, Box 711/604, USA
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- Research Group Epigenetics, Metabolism and Longevity, Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), Dummerstorf, 18196, Germany
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- University of Rochester Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, 575 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY, 14642, Box 711/604, USA
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- University of Rochester Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, 575 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY, 14642, Box 711/604, USA
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- University of Rochester Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, 575 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY, 14642, Box 711/604, USA.
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Trinchese G, Gena P, Cimmino F, Cavaliere G, Fogliano C, Garra S, Catapano A, Petrella L, Di Chio S, Avallone B, Calamita G, Mollica MP. Hepatocyte Aquaporins AQP8 and AQP9 Are Engaged in the Hepatic Lipid and Glucose Metabolism Modulating the Inflammatory and Redox State in Milk-Supplemented Rats. Nutrients 2023; 15:3651. [PMID: 37630841 PMCID: PMC10459073 DOI: 10.3390/nu15163651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Milk is an important source of nutrients and energy, but there are still many uncertainties regarding the health effects of milk and dairy products consumption. Milk from different species varies in physicochemical and nutritional properties. We previously showed that dietary supplements with different milks in rats trigger significant differences in metabolic and inflammatory states, modulating mitochondrial functions in metabolically active organs such as the liver and skeletal muscle. Here, we have deepened the effects of isoenergetic supplementation of milk (82 kJ) from cow (CM), donkey (DM) or human (HM) on hepatic metabolism to understand the interlink between mitochondrial metabolic flexibility, lipid storage and redox state and to highlight the possible role of two hepatocyte aquaporins (AQPs) of metabolic relevance, AQP8 and AQP9, in this crosstalk. Compared with rats with no milk supplementation, DM- and HM-fed rats had reduced hepatic lipid content with enhanced mitochondrial function and decreased oxidative stress. A marked reduction in AQP8, a hydrogen peroxide channel, was seen in the liver mitochondria of DM-fed rats compared with HM-fed, CM-fed and control animals. DM-fed or HM-fed rats also showed reduced hepatic inflammatory markers and less collagen and Kupffer cells. CM-fed rats showed higher hepatic fat content and increased AQP9 and glycerol permeability. A role of liver AQP8 and AQP9 is suggested in the different metabolic profiles resulting from milk supplementation.
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- Giovanna Trinchese
- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (G.T.); (F.C.); (C.F.); (A.C.); (L.P.); (B.A.); (M.P.M.)
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- Department of Biosciences, Biotechnologies and Environment, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70125 Bari, Italy; (P.G.); (S.G.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (G.T.); (F.C.); (C.F.); (A.C.); (L.P.); (B.A.); (M.P.M.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06126 Perugia, Italy;
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (G.T.); (F.C.); (C.F.); (A.C.); (L.P.); (B.A.); (M.P.M.)
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- Department of Biosciences, Biotechnologies and Environment, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70125 Bari, Italy; (P.G.); (S.G.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (G.T.); (F.C.); (C.F.); (A.C.); (L.P.); (B.A.); (M.P.M.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (G.T.); (F.C.); (C.F.); (A.C.); (L.P.); (B.A.); (M.P.M.)
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- Azienda Sociosanitaria Territoriale Fatebenefratelli (ASST FBF) SACCO, University of Milan, 20157 Milan, Italy;
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (G.T.); (F.C.); (C.F.); (A.C.); (L.P.); (B.A.); (M.P.M.)
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- Department of Biosciences, Biotechnologies and Environment, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70125 Bari, Italy; (P.G.); (S.G.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (G.T.); (F.C.); (C.F.); (A.C.); (L.P.); (B.A.); (M.P.M.)
- Task Force on Microbiome Studies, University of Naples Federico II, 80138 Naples, Italy
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Ning B, Hang S, Zhang W, Mao C, Li D. An update on the bridging factors connecting autophagy and Nrf2 antioxidant pathway. Front Cell Dev Biol 2023; 11:1232241. [PMID: 37621776 PMCID: PMC10445655 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2023.1232241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Macroautophagy/autophagy is a lysosome-dependent catabolic pathway for the degradation of intracellular proteins and organelles. Autophagy dysfunction is related to many diseases, including lysosomal storage diseases, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiomyopathy, and chronic metabolic diseases, in which increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels are also observed. ROS can randomly oxidize proteins, lipids, and DNA, causing oxidative stress and damage. Cells have developed various antioxidant pathways to reduce excessive ROS and maintain redox homeostasis. Treatment targeting only one aspect of diseases with autophagy dysfunction and oxidative stress shows very limited effects. Herein, identifying the bridging factors that can regulate both autophagy and antioxidant pathways is beneficial for dual-target therapies. This review intends to provide insights into the current identified bridging factors that connect autophagy and Nrf2 antioxidant pathway, as well as their tight interconnection with each other. These factors could be potential dual-purpose targets for the treatment of diseases implicated in both autophagy dysfunction and oxidative stress.
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- Baike Ning
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
- Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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Byrt CS, Zhang RY, Magrath I, Chan KX, De Rosa A, McGaughey S. Exploring aquaporin functions during changes in leaf water potential. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1213454. [PMID: 37615024 PMCID: PMC10442719 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1213454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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Maintenance of optimal leaf tissue humidity is important for plant productivity and food security. Leaf humidity is influenced by soil and atmospheric water availability, by transpiration and by the coordination of water flux across cell membranes throughout the plant. Flux of water and solutes across plant cell membranes is influenced by the function of aquaporin proteins. Plants have numerous aquaporin proteins required for a multitude of physiological roles in various plant tissues and the membrane flux contribution of each aquaporin can be regulated by changes in protein abundance, gating, localisation, post-translational modifications, protein:protein interactions and aquaporin stoichiometry. Resolving which aquaporins are candidates for influencing leaf humidity and determining how their regulation impacts changes in leaf cell solute flux and leaf cavity humidity is challenging. This challenge involves resolving the dynamics of the cell membrane aquaporin abundance, aquaporin sub-cellular localisation and location-specific post-translational regulation of aquaporins in membranes of leaf cells during plant responses to changes in water availability and determining the influence of cell signalling on aquaporin permeability to a range of relevant solutes, as well as determining aquaporin influence on cell signalling. Here we review recent developments, current challenges and suggest open opportunities for assessing the role of aquaporins in leaf substomatal cavity humidity regulation.
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Yin P, Saito T, Fjelldal PG, Björnsson BT, Remø SC, Hansen TJ, Sharma S, Olsen RE, Hamre K. Seasonal Changes in Photoperiod: Effects on Growth and Redox Signaling Patterns in Atlantic Salmon Postsmolts. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1546. [PMID: 37627541 PMCID: PMC10451801 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12081546] [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: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Farmed Atlantic salmon reared under natural seasonal changes in sea-cages had an elevated consumption of antioxidants during spring. It is, however, unclear if this response was caused by the increase in day length, temperature, or both. The present study examined redox processes in Atlantic salmon that were reared in indoor tanks at constant temperature (9 °C) under a simulated natural photoperiod. The experiment lasted for 6 months, from vernal to autumnal equinoxes, with the associated increase and subsequent decrease in day length. We found that intracellular antioxidants were depleted, and there was an increase in malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in the liver and muscle of Atlantic salmon with increasing day length. Antioxidant enzyme activity in liver and muscle and their related gene profiles was also affected, with a distinct upregulation of genes involved in maintaining redox homeostasis, such as peroxiredoxins in the brain in April. This study also revealed a nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)-mediated oxidative stress response in muscle and liver, suggesting that fish integrate environmental signals through redox signaling pathways. Furthermore, growth and expression profiles implicated in growth hormone (GH) signaling and cell cycle regulation coincided with stress patterns. The results demonstrate that a change in photoperiod without the concomitant increase in temperature is sufficient to stimulate growth and change the tissue oxidative state in Atlantic salmon during spring and early summer. These findings provide new insights into redox regulation mechanisms underlying the response to the changing photoperiod, and highlight a link between oxidative status and physiological function.
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- Peng Yin
- Institute of Marine Research, 5817 Bergen, Norway; (P.Y.); (T.S.); (S.C.R.)
- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Bergen, 5020 Bergen, Norway
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- Institute of Marine Research, 5817 Bergen, Norway; (P.Y.); (T.S.); (S.C.R.)
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- Institute of Marine Research, Matre, 5984 Matredal, Norway; (P.G.F.); (T.J.H.)
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Gothenburg, 41390 Gothenburg, Sweden;
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- Institute of Marine Research, Matre, 5984 Matredal, Norway; (P.G.F.); (T.J.H.)
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 7491 Trondheim, Norway;
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- Institute of Marine Research, 5817 Bergen, Norway; (P.Y.); (T.S.); (S.C.R.)
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Wu YH, Lai KH, Chen CC, Lai TM, Huang PW. Effect of Arsenate and p-Phenylenediamine on the Expression of Aquaporins in Cultured Human Urothelial Cells. Cureus 2023; 15:e43606. [PMID: 37719549 PMCID: PMC10504450 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.43606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Exposure to arsenic (As) or p‑phenylenediamine (PPD) can lead to dysfunction, or even cancer, in various types of organs, including the urinary bladder, yet the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Aquaporins (AQPs) are widely expressed small water channel proteins that provide the major route for the transport of water and other small molecules across plasma membranes in diverse cell types. Altered expression of AQPs has been associated with pathologies in all major organs, including the urinary bladder. OBJECTIVE The present in vitro study was performed as a first step towards exploring the possible involvement of AQPs in As- and PPD‑induced bladder diseases. METHODS An immortalized normal human urothelial cell line was employed. Cells were exposed to different concentrations of sodium arsenate (0‑20 μM) or PPD (0‑200 μM) for 48 h. Cell viability was subsequently assessed. The mRNA and protein expression levels of AQPs (specifically, AQP3, 4, 7, 9, and 11) were analyzed using reverse transcription‑quantitative polymerase chain reaction and Western blot analyses, respectively. RESULTS The viability of the cells was decreased in a concentration-dependent manner upon exposure to arsenate. The mRNA and protein expression levels of AQP3, 4, 7, and 9 were substantially reduced, whereas the expression of AQP11 was largely unchanged. As for the experiments with PPD, treatment with increasing concentrations of PPD induced a gradual decrease in cell viability. The mRNA and protein expression levels of AQP3, 4, and 11 were generally unaltered; however, a marked reduction in the expression levels of AQP7 was observed, contrasting with a gradual concentration-dependent decrease in the expression of AQP9. CONCLUSION The importance of the differential expression profiles of the AQPs induced by arsenate and PPD requires further investigation; nevertheless, the findings of the present study suggest that AQPs have a role in As‑ and PPD‑induced bladder diseases.
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- Yi-Hsiao Wu
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Zuoying Branch of Kaohsiung Armed Forces General Hospital, Kaohsiung, TWN
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Zuoying Branch of Kaohsiung Armed Forces General Hospital, Kaohsiung, TWN
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, TWN
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- Center of General Education, Shu Zen Junior College of Medicine and Management, Kaohsiung, TWN
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Zuoying Branch of Kaohsiung Armed Forces General Hospital, Kaohsiung, TWN
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Wen Z, Chen Z, Liu X, Sun J, Zhang F, Zhang M, Dong C. 24-Epibrassinolide Facilitates Adventitious Root Formation by Coordinating Cell-Wall Polyamine Oxidase- and Plasma Membrane Respiratory Burst Oxidase Homologue-Derived Reactive Oxygen Species in Capsicum annuum L. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1451. [PMID: 37507989 PMCID: PMC10376213 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12071451] [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: 06/17/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
Abstract
Adventitious root (AR) formation is a critical process in cutting propagation of horticultural plants. Brassinosteroids (BRs) have been shown to regulate AR formation in several plant species; however, little is known about their exact effects on pepper AR formation, and the downstream signaling of BRs also remains elusive. In this study, we showed that treatment of 24-Epibrassinolide (EBL, an active BR) at the concentrations of 20-100 nM promoted AR formation in pepper (Capsicum annuum). Furthermore, we investigated the roles of apoplastic reactive oxygen species (ROS), including hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and superoxide radical (O2•-), in EBL-promoted AR formation, by using physiological, histochemical, bioinformatic, and biochemical approaches. EBL promoted AR formation by modulating cell-wall-located polyamine oxidase (PAO)-dependent H2O2 production and respiratory burst oxidase homologue (RBOH)-dependent O2•- production, respectively. Screening of CaPAO and CaRBOH gene families combined with gene expression analysis suggested that EBL-promoted AR formation correlated with the upregulation of CaPAO1, CaRBOH2, CaRBOH5, and CaRBOH6 in the AR zone. Transient expression analysis confirmed that CaPAO1 was able to produce H2O2, and CaRBOH2, CaRBOH5, and CaRBOH6 were capable of producing O2•-. The silencing of CaPAO1, CaRBOH2, CaRBOH5, and CaRBOH6 in pepper decreased the ROS accumulation and abolished the EBL-induced AR formation. Overall, these results uncover one of the regulatory pathways for BR-regulated AR formation, and extend our knowledge of the functions of BRs and of the BRs-ROS crosstalk in plant development.
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- Zhengyang Wen
- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- College of Biology and Agricultural Technology, Zunyi Normal College, Zunyi 563006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- College of Biology and Agricultural Technology, Zunyi Normal College, Zunyi 563006, China
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Saadaoui M, Faize M, Bonhomme L, Benyoussef NO, Kharrat M, Chaar H, Label P, Venisse JS. Assessment of Tunisian Trichoderma Isolates on Wheat Seed Germination, Seedling Growth and Fusarium Seedling Blight Suppression. Microorganisms 2023; 11:1512. [PMID: 37375014 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11061512] [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: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Beneficial microorganisms, including members of the Trichoderma genus, are known for their ability to promote plant growth and disease resistance, as well as being alternatives to synthetic inputs in agriculture. In this study, 111 Trichoderma strains were isolated from the rhizospheric soil of Florence Aurore, an ancient wheat variety that was cultivated in an organic farming system in Tunisia. A preliminary ITS analysis allowed us to cluster these 111 isolates into three main groups, T. harzianum (74 isolates), T. lixii (16 isolates) and T. sp. (21 isolates), represented by six different species. Their multi-locus analysis (tef1, translation elongation factor 1; rpb2, RNA polymerase B) identified three T. afroharzianum, one T. lixii, one T. atrobrunneum and one T. lentinulae species. These six new strains were selected to determine their suitability as plant growth promoters (PGP) and biocontrol agents (BCA) against Fusarium seedling blight disease (FSB) in wheat caused by Fusarium culmorum. All of the strains exhibited PGP abilities correlated to ammonia and indole-like compound production. In terms of biocontrol activity, all of the strains inhibited the development of F. culmorum in vitro, which is linked to the production of lytic enzymes, as well as diffusible and volatile organic compounds. An in planta assay was carried out on the seeds of a Tunisian modern wheat variety (Khiar) by coating them with Trichoderma. A significant increase in biomass was observed, which is associated with increased chlorophyll and nitrogen. An FSB bioprotective effect was confirmed for all strains (with Th01 being the most effective) by suppressing morbid symptoms in germinated seeds and seedlings, as well as by limiting F. culmorum aggressiveness on overall plant growth. Plant transcriptome analysis revealed that the isolates triggered several SA- and JA-dependent defense-encoding genes involved in F. culmorum resistance in the roots and leaves of three-week-old seedlings. This finding makes these strains very promising in promoting growth and controlling FSB disease in modern wheat varieties.
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- Mouadh Saadaoui
- Université Clermont Auvergne, INRAE, PIAF, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
- Université de Tunis El Manar, Campus Universitaire Farhat Hached, B.P. n° 94-ROMMANA, Tunis 1068, Tunisia
- Field Crops Laboratory, National Institute for Agricultural Research of Tunisia (INRAT), Hedi Karray Street, El Menzah, Ariana 1004, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology, Ecology and Ecosystem Valorization URL-CNRST 10, Faculty of Sciences, University Chouaib Doukkali, El Jadida 24000, Morocco
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- UMR 1095 Génétique Diversité Ecophysiologie des Céréales, INRAE, Université Clermont Auvergne, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Field Crops Laboratory, National Institute for Agricultural Research of Tunisia (INRAT), Hedi Karray Street, El Menzah, Ariana 1004, Tunisia
- National Institute of Agronomy of Tunisia (INAT), Tunis 1082, Tunisia
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- Field Crops Laboratory, National Institute for Agricultural Research of Tunisia (INRAT), Hedi Karray Street, El Menzah, Ariana 1004, Tunisia
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- Field Crops Laboratory, National Institute for Agricultural Research of Tunisia (INRAT), Hedi Karray Street, El Menzah, Ariana 1004, Tunisia
- National Institute of Agronomy of Tunisia (INAT), Tunis 1082, Tunisia
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, INRAE, PIAF, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Wang P, Ma JF. Knockout of a gene encoding a Gγ protein boosts alkaline tolerance in cereal crops. ABIOTECH 2023; 4:180-183. [PMID: 37581019 PMCID: PMC10423179 DOI: 10.1007/s42994-023-00106-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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Sorghum is highly tolerant to alkaline stress, but the underlying mechanisms are not well understood. Here, based on genotypic difference in alkaline tolerance of sorghum, it was found that AT1 (Alkaline tolerance 1) encoding a G protein is involved in alkaline tolerance through negatively modulating the phosphorylation level of PIP2, an aquaporin with transport activity for H2O2. Knockout of AT1 releases its inhibition of PIP2, thereby resulting in an increased transport of H2O2 from the cytosol into the apoplast, subsequently boosting alkaline tolerance.
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- Peitong Wang
- Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University, Chuo 2-20-1, Kurashiki, 710-0046 Japan
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- Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University, Chuo 2-20-1, Kurashiki, 710-0046 Japan
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