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Mandel RM, Lotlikar PS, Runčevski T, Lee JH, Woods JJ, Pitt TA, Wilson JJ, Milner PJ. Transdermal Hydrogen Sulfide Delivery Enabled by Open-Metal-Site Metal-Organic Frameworks. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:18927-18937. [PMID: 38968420 PMCID: PMC11323067 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c00674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/07/2024]
Abstract
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is an endogenously produced gasotransmitter involved in many physiological processes that are integral to proper cellular functioning. Due to its profound anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, H2S plays important roles in preventing inflammatory skin disorders and improving wound healing. Transdermal H2S delivery is a therapeutically viable option for the management of such disorders. However, current small-molecule H2S donors are not optimally suited for transdermal delivery and typically generate electrophilic byproducts that may lead to undesired toxicity. Here, we demonstrate that H2S release from metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) bearing coordinatively unsaturated metal centers is a promising alternative for controlled transdermal delivery of H2S. Gas sorption measurements and powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) studies of 11 MOFs support that the Mg-based framework Mg2(dobdc) (dobdc4- = 2,5-dioxidobenzene-1,4-dicarboxylate) is uniquely well-suited for transdermal H2S delivery due to its strong yet reversible binding of H2S, high capacity (14.7 mmol/g at 1 bar and 25 °C), and lack of toxicity. In addition, Rietveld refinement of synchrotron PXRD data from H2S-dosed Mg2(dobdc) supports that the high H2S capacity of this framework arises due to the presence of three distinct binding sites. Last, we demonstrate that transdermal delivery of H2S from Mg2(dobdc) is sustained over a 24 h period through porcine skin. Not only is this significantly longer than sodium sulfide but this represents the first example of controlled transdermal delivery of pure H2S gas. Overall, H2S-loaded Mg2(dobdc) is an easily accessible, solid-state source of H2S, enabling safe storage and transdermal delivery of this therapeutically relevant gas.
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- Ruth M. Mandel
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX 75275, United States
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- Computational Science Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850, United States
- Robert F. Smith School for Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850, United States
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Zhang J, Xiang Q, Wu M, Lao YZ, Xian YF, Xu HX, Lin ZX. Autophagy Regulators in Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:10944. [PMID: 37446120 PMCID: PMC10341480 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241310944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Autophagy plays a complex impact role in tumor initiation and development. It serves as a double-edged sword by supporting cell survival in certain situations while also triggering autophagic cell death in specific cellular contexts. Understanding the intricate functions and mechanisms of autophagy in tumors is crucial for guiding clinical approaches to cancer treatment. Recent studies highlight its significance in various aspects of cancer biology. Autophagy enables cancer cells to adapt to and survive unfavorable conditions by recycling cellular components. However, excessive or prolonged autophagy can lead to the self-destruction of cancer cells via a process known as autophagic cell death. Unraveling the molecular mechanisms underlying autophagy regulation in cancer is crucial for the development of targeted therapeutic interventions. In this review, we seek to present a comprehensive summary of current knowledge regarding autophagy, its impact on cancer cell survival and death, and the molecular mechanisms involved in the modulation of autophagy for cancer therapy.
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- Juan Zhang
- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China; (J.Z.); (Y.-F.X.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; (Q.X.); (M.W.); (Y.-Z.L.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; (Q.X.); (M.W.); (Y.-Z.L.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; (Q.X.); (M.W.); (Y.-Z.L.)
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China; (J.Z.); (Y.-F.X.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; (Q.X.); (M.W.); (Y.-Z.L.)
- Shuguang Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China; (J.Z.); (Y.-F.X.)
- Hong Kong Institute of Integrative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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Ma J, Teng Y, Huang Y, Tao X, Fan Y. Autophagy plays an essential role in ultraviolet radiation-driven skin photoaging. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:864331. [PMID: 36278173 PMCID: PMC9582953 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.864331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Photoaging is characterized by a chronic inflammatory response to UV light. One of the most prominent features of cutaneous photoaging is wrinkling, which is due primarily to a loss of collagen fibers and deposits of abnormal degenerative elastotic material within the dermis (actinic elastosis). These changes are thought to be mediated by inflammation, with subsequent upregulation of extracellular matrix-degrading proteases and down-regulation of collagen synthesis. Autophagy is a vital homeostatic cellular process of either clearing surplus or damaged cell components notably lipids and proteins or recycling the content of the cells’ cytoplasm to promote cell survival and adaptive responses during starvation and other oxidative and/or genotoxic stress conditions. Autophagy may also become a means of supplying nutrients to maintain a high cellular proliferation rate when needed. It has been suggested that loss of autophagy leads to both photodamage and the initiation of photoaging in UV exposed skin. Moreover, UV radiation of sunlight is capable of regulating a number of autophagy-linked genes. This review will focus on the protective effect of autophagy in the skin cells damaged by UV radiation. We hope to draw attention to the significance of autophagy regulation in the prevention and treatment of skin photoaging.
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Lee JH, Im SS. Function of gaseous hydrogen sulfide in liver fibrosis. BMB Rep 2022. [PMID: 36195563 PMCID: PMC9623240 DOI: 10.5483/bmbrep.2022.55.10.124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Over the past few years, hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has been shown to exert several biological functions in mammalian. The endogenous production of H2S is mainly mediated by cystathione β-synthase, cystathione γ-lyase and 3-mercaptopyruvate sulfur transferase. These enzymes are broadly expressed in liver tissue and regulates liver function by working on a variety of molecular targets. As an important regulator of liver function, H2S is critically involved in the pathogenesis of various liver diseases, such as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and liver cancer. Targeting H2S-generating enzymes may be a therapeutic strategy for controlling liver diseases. This review described the function of H2S in liver disease and summarized recent characterized role of H2S in several cellular process of the liver.
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- Jae-Ho Lee
- Department of Physiology, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu 42601, Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu 42601, Korea
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Autophagy: Guardian of Skin Barrier. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10081817. [PMID: 36009363 PMCID: PMC9405116 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10081817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Autophagy is a major degradation pathway that removes harmful intracellular substances to maintain homeostasis. Various stressors, such as starvation and oxidative stress, upregulate autophagy, and the dysregulation of autophagy is associated with various human diseases, including cancer and skin diseases. The skin is the first defense barrier against external environmental hazards such as invading pathogens, ultraviolet rays, chemical toxins, and heat. Although the skin is exposed to various stressors that can activate autophagy, the roles of autophagy in the skin have not yet been fully elucidated. Accumulating evidence suggests that autophagy is closely associated with pathogenesis and the treatment of immune-related skin diseases. In this study, we review how autophagy interacts with skin cells, including keratinocytes and immune cells, enabling them to successfully perform their protective functions by eliminating pathogens and maintaining skin homeostasis. Furthermore, we discuss the implications of autophagy in immune-related skin diseases, such as alopecia areata, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis, and suggest that a combination of autophagy modulators with conventional therapies may be a better strategy for the treatment of these diseases.
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Fujimoto S, Satoh A, Suzuki T, Miyazaki Y, Tanaka K, Usami M, Takizawa T. Hydrogen sulfide potently promotes neuronal differentiation of adipose tissue-derived stem cells involving nitric oxide-mediated signaling cascade with the aid of cAMP-elevating agents. Nitric Oxide 2022; 127:10-17. [PMID: 35835264 DOI: 10.1016/j.niox.2022.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Revised: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Neuronal differentiation of adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ASCs) is potently promoted by valproic acid (VPA) through a gaseous signaling molecule, nitric oxide (NO). Here, we investigated the involvement of hydrogen sulfide (H2S), another gaseous signaling molecule, in neuronal differentiation of ASCs. VPA-promoted neuronal differentiation of ASCs was accompanied by increased intracellular H2S and sulfane sulfur with increased mRNA expression of enzymes synthesizing sulfane sulfur including cystathionine β-synthase (CBS), of which inhibition reduced the differentiation efficiency. H2S donors, GYY4137 (GYY) or NaHS, potently promoted neuronal differentiation of ASCs when cAMP-elevating agents, dibutyryl cyclic adenosine monophosphate and isobutyl methyl-xanthine, were added as neuronal induction medium (NIM). Neuronal differentiation of ASCs promoted by NaHS or GYY was accompanied by Ca2+ entry and increased mRNA expression of voltage-gated Ca2+ channels. NaHS or GYY also increased mRNA expression of enzymes of the NO-citrulline cycle including inducible NO synthase (iNOS). It was concluded from these results that H2S potently promoted differentiation of ASCs into neuronal cells expressing functional voltage-gated Ca2+ channels with the aid of cAMP-elevating agents, involving NO-mediated signaling cascade. These effects of H2S were also considered as a partial mechanism for the VPA-promoted neuronal differentiation of ASCs.
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- Shinri Fujimoto
- Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Azabu University, Fuchinobe, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara, 252-5201, Japan
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- Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Azabu University, Fuchinobe, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara, 252-5201, Japan
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- Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Azabu University, Fuchinobe, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara, 252-5201, Japan
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- Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Azabu University, Fuchinobe, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara, 252-5201, Japan
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- Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Azabu University, Fuchinobe, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara, 252-5201, Japan
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- Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Azabu University, Fuchinobe, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara, 252-5201, Japan
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- Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Azabu University, Fuchinobe, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara, 252-5201, Japan.
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Haftek M, Abdayem R, Guyonnet-Debersac P. Skin Minerals: Key Roles of Inorganic Elements in Skin Physiological Functions. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23116267. [PMID: 35682946 PMCID: PMC9181837 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23116267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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As odd as it may seem at first glance, minerals, it is what we are all about…or nearly. Although life on Earth is carbon-based, several other elements present in the planet’s crust are involved in and often indispensable for functioning of living organisms. Many ions are essential, and others show supportive and accessory qualities. They are operative in the skin, supporting specific processes related to the particular situation of this organ at the interface with the environment. Skin bioenergetics, redox balance, epidermal barrier function, and dermal remodeling are amongst crucial activities guided by or taking advantage of mineral elements. Skin regenerative processes and skin ageing can be positively impacted by adequate accessibility, distribution, and balance of inorganic ions.
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- Marek Haftek
- CNRS Laboratory of Tissue Biology and Therapeutic Engineering (LBTI), UMR5305 CNRS–University of Lyon1, 69367 Lyon, France
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- L’Oréal Research and Innovation, 94550 Chevilly-Larue, France;
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Rong F, Wang T, Wang K, Zhou Q, Peng H, Li P. Core-Cross-Linking of Polymeric Micelles by Di- para-Substituted S-Aroylthiooximes as Linkers for Controlled H 2S Release. ACS Macro Lett 2022; 11:622-629. [PMID: 35570816 DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.2c00137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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As one of the gasotransmitters, the therapeutic effects of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) were reported widespread in recent years. Considering the short physiological half-life and significant dose-dependent effects of H2S, it is vital to achieve controlled H2S delivery for biomedical applications. Polymeric micelles have been explored to regulate H2S delivery. However, the dilution-induced dissociation of micelles in physiological conditions limits their therapeutic effects. The circulation stability of polymeric micelles could be improved through core-cross-linking, but reduced H2S releasing efficiency is usually unavoidable. To solve these problems, we developed di-para-substituted S-aroylthiooximes (p-diSATOs) as linkers, which integrated cross-linking of micelle core and conjugation of H2S donors through one simple reaction. Compared with SATO-bearing non-cross-linked micelle, the core-cross-linked micelle (CCM) prepared through this method exhibited initial rapid H2S release owing to the electron-withdrawing effect of p-diSATOs, and subsequently, a sustained release could last for a long period of time. Considering the characteristic H2S releasing behavior of CCM, it may accelerate wound healing through initial efficient and subsequent prolonged pro-healing effects. As a proof of concept, we explored the therapeutic potential of CCM using a murine burn wound model, which exhibited pro-healing effect on burn wounds.
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- Fan Rong
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), and Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710072, People’s Republic of China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), and Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710072, People’s Republic of China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), and Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710072, People’s Republic of China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), and Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710072, People’s Republic of China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), and Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710072, People’s Republic of China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), and Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710072, People’s Republic of China
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Pinto RV, Carvalho S, Antunes F, Pires J, Pinto ML. Emerging Nitric Oxide and Hydrogen Sulfide Releasing Carriers for Skin Wound Healing Therapy. ChemMedChem 2021; 17:e202100429. [PMID: 34714595 DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202100429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Nitric oxide (NO) and hydrogen sulfide (H2 S) have been recognized as important signalling molecules involved in multiple physiological functions, including wound healing. Their exogenous delivery has been established as a new route for therapies, being the topical application the nearest to commercialization. Nevertheless, the gaseous nature of these therapeutic agents and their toxicity at high levels imply additional challenges in the design of effective delivery systems, including the tailoring of their morphology and surface chemistry to get controllable release kinetics and suitable lifetimes. This review highlights the increasing interest in the use of these gases in wound healing applications by presenting the various potential strategies in which NO and/or H2 S are the main therapeutic agents, with focus on their conceptual design, release behaviour and therapeutic performance. These strategies comprise the application of several types of nanoparticles, polymers, porous materials, and composites as new releasing carriers of NO and H2 S, with characteristics that will facilitate the application of these molecules in the clinical practice.
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- Rosana V Pinto
- CERENA-Centro de Recursos Naturais e Ambiente, Departamento de Engenharia Química, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1, 1049-001, Lisboa, Portugal.,CQE-Ciências-Centro de Química Estrutural, Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande 16, 1749-016, Lisboa, Portugal
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- CERENA-Centro de Recursos Naturais e Ambiente, Departamento de Engenharia Química, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1, 1049-001, Lisboa, Portugal.,CQE-Ciências-Centro de Química Estrutural, Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande 16, 1749-016, Lisboa, Portugal
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- CQE-Ciências-Centro de Química Estrutural, Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande 16, 1749-016, Lisboa, Portugal
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- CQE-Ciências-Centro de Química Estrutural, Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande 16, 1749-016, Lisboa, Portugal
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- CERENA-Centro de Recursos Naturais e Ambiente, Departamento de Engenharia Química, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1, 1049-001, Lisboa, Portugal
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Liu C, Gu L, Ding J, Meng Q, Li N, Dai G, Li Q, Wu X. Autophagy in skin barrier and immune-related skin diseases. J Dermatol 2021; 48:1827-1837. [PMID: 34655245 DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.16185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Autophagy is a process which is highly conserved in eukaryotes to degrade or recycle cytoplasmic components through lysosomes to maintain cellular homeostasis. Recent studies have shown that autophagy also plays critical roles in cell apoptosis, inflammation, pathogen clearance, and so on under stressed conditions and thereby has been linked to a variety of human disorders. The skin is the largest organ of the body and serves as the first line of defense against environmental insult. Skin as a nutrient-poor environment requires recycling of limited resources via the autophagy machinery to maintain homeostasis. Therefore, dysregulation of autophagy has been linked to skin diseases. In this review, we describe the molecular machinery and regulation of autophagy, discuss its role in keratinocytes and skin barrier, skin immune cells, and immune-related skin diseases including autoimmune skin disorders, allergic skin diseases, infectious skin disorders, and antitumor immunity against skin tumor. Finally, we highlight the potential of autophagy as a therapeutic target for immune-related skin diseases, and delivery of autophagy-related molecules (such as inducers, inhibitors, or nucleic acid molecules) by virtue of physical materials (such as nanoparticles) or biological materials (such as peptides) to skin topically may obtain clinical benefits in immune-related skin diseases. Moreover, developing autophagy-related gene product-based biomarkers may be promising to diagnose immune-related skin diseases.
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- Chi Liu
- Department of Geriatrics Center & National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Jing'an District Centre Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Shanghai Shende Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gerontology, Jing'an District Centre Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Innovation Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Geriatrics Center & National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Jing'an District Centre Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Geriatrics Center & National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Jing'an District Centre Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Jing'an District Center Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Geriatrics Center & National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Jing'an District Centre Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Liu HM, Xu PF, Cheng MY, Lei SN, Liu QL, Wang W. Optimization of Fermentation Process of Pomegranate Peel and Schisandra Chinensis and the Biological Activities of Fermentation Broth: Antioxidant Activity and Protective Effect Against H 2O 2-induced Oxidative Damage in HaCaT Cells. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26113432. [PMID: 34198860 PMCID: PMC8201020 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26113432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Revised: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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In this study, the lactobacillus fermentation process of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) peel and Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill (PP&SC) was optimized by using the response surface method (RSM) coupled with a Box-Behnken design. The optimum fermentation condition with the maximal yield of ellagic acid (99.49 ± 0.47 mg/g) was as follows: 1:1 (w:w) ratio of pomegranate peel to Schisandra chinensis, 1% (v:v) of strains with a 1:1 (v:v) ratio of Lactobacillus Plantarum to Streptococcus Thermophilus, a 37 °C fermentation temperature, 33 h of fermentation time, 1:20 (g:mL) of a solid–liquid ratio and 3 g/100 mL of a glucose dosage. Under these conditions, the achieved fermentation broth (FB) showed stronger free radical scavenging abilities than the water extract (WE) against the ABTS+, DPPH, OH− and O2− radicals. The cytotoxicity and the protective effect of FB on the intracellular ROS level in HaCaT cells were further detected by the Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay. The results showed that FB had no significant cytotoxicity toward HaCaT cells when its content was no more than 8 mg/mL. The FB with a concentration of 8 mg/mL had a good protective effect against oxidative damage, which can effectively reduce the ROS level to 125.94% ± 13.46% (p < 0.001) compared with 294.49% ± 11.54% of the control group in H2O2-damaged HaCaT cells. The outstanding antioxidant ability and protective effect against H2O2-induced oxidative damage in HaCaT cells promote the potential for the FB of PP&SC as a functional raw material of cosmetics.
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- Hui-Min Liu
- School of Perfume & Aroma and Cosmetics, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China; (H.-M.L.); (P.-F.X.); (M.-Y.C.); (S.-N.L.); (Q.-L.L.)
- Engineering Research Center of Perfume & Aroma and Cosmetics, Ministry of Education, Shanghai 201418, China
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- School of Perfume & Aroma and Cosmetics, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China; (H.-M.L.); (P.-F.X.); (M.-Y.C.); (S.-N.L.); (Q.-L.L.)
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- School of Perfume & Aroma and Cosmetics, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China; (H.-M.L.); (P.-F.X.); (M.-Y.C.); (S.-N.L.); (Q.-L.L.)
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- School of Perfume & Aroma and Cosmetics, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China; (H.-M.L.); (P.-F.X.); (M.-Y.C.); (S.-N.L.); (Q.-L.L.)
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- School of Perfume & Aroma and Cosmetics, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China; (H.-M.L.); (P.-F.X.); (M.-Y.C.); (S.-N.L.); (Q.-L.L.)
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- School of Perfume & Aroma and Cosmetics, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China; (H.-M.L.); (P.-F.X.); (M.-Y.C.); (S.-N.L.); (Q.-L.L.)
- Engineering Research Center of Perfume & Aroma and Cosmetics, Ministry of Education, Shanghai 201418, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-18918830550
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Hydrogen Sulfide in Skin Diseases: A Novel Mediator and Therapeutic Target. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2021; 2021:6652086. [PMID: 33986916 PMCID: PMC8079204 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6652086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Together with nitric oxide (NO) and carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is now recognized as a vital gaseous transmitter. The ubiquitous distributions of H2S-producing enzymes and potent chemical reactivities of H2S in biological systems make H2S unique in its ability to regulate cellular and organ functions in both health and disease. Acting as an antioxidant, H2S can combat oxidative species such as reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) and protect the skin from oxidative stress. The aberrant metabolism of H2S is involved in the pathogenesis of several skin diseases, such as vascular disorders, psoriasis, ulcers, pigment disorders, and melanoma. Furthermore, H2S donors and some H2S hybrids have been evaluated in many experimental models of human disease and have shown promising therapeutic results. In this review, we discuss recent advances in understanding H2S and its antioxidant effects on skin pathology, the roles of altered H2S metabolism in skin disorders, and the potential value of H2S as a therapeutic intervention in skin diseases.
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Guo JM, Xing HJ, Cai JZ, Zhang HF, Xu SW. H 2S exposure-induced oxidative stress promotes LPS-mediated hepatocyte autophagy through the PI3K/AKT/TOR pathway. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 209:111801. [PMID: 33383342 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.111801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a common air pollutant and toxic gas, is detrimental to organisms and the environment. Exposure to highly concentrated H2S can induce oxidative stress and autophagy. However, the mechanism underlying the liver damage caused by H2S has not been identified. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS), the key component of endotoxin, can induce oxidative stress and autophagy. For this experiment, we used one-day-old chickens as model organisms to evaluate the effects of H2S combined with LPS on oxidative stress and autophagy. The four groups (control group, LPS group, H2S group and H2S-LPS group) were observed by electron microscopy, detected by oxidative stress kit, analyzed by quantitative real-time quantitative PCR, and analyzed by Western blot. We found that the activities of antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase, antioxidant glutathione, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase) decreased in the H2S group compared to those in the control group; however, malondialdehyde levels in the H2S group increased. Molecular-level studies showed that the expression of genes associated with the PI3K/ AKT/ TOR pathways in the H2S group decreased, whereas the expression of other autophagy-related genes (Beclin1, ATG5 and the ratio of LC3-II/ LC3-I) increased compared to that in the control group. These findings suggest that H2S caused oxidative stress and induced autophagy through the PI3K/ AKT/ TOR pathway in chicken liver cells. Additionally, exposure to H2S aggravated LPS-induced oxidative stress and autophagy injury. Capsule: Aerial exposure to H2S can cause oxidative stress in chicken livers and induce autophagy through the PI3K/AKT/TOR pathway, and can aggravate LPS-induced oxidative stress and autophagy.
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- Jin-Ming Guo
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, PR China; Key Laboratory of the Provincial Education Department of Heilongjiang for Common Animal Disease Prevention and Treatment, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China.
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Nazarnezhada S, Abbaszadeh-Goudarzi G, Samadian H, Khaksari M, Ghatar JM, Khastar H, Rezaei N, Mousavi SR, Shirian S, Salehi M. Alginate hydrogel containing hydrogen sulfide as the functional wound dressing material: In vitro and in vivo study. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 164:3323-3331. [PMID: 32888985 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.08.233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Revised: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 08/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Functional and bioactive wound dressing materials are revolutionary for wound care and healing applications. In this concept, we fabricated alginate hydrogel (Alg) containing H2S as the wound dressing materials and assessed the morphology, swelling, degradation, and release behavior, as well as the biocompatibility, cytocompatibility, and wound healing activity. The results depicted that the prepared hydrogels have a porous structure with the pore size in the range of 50 to 100 μm. Swelling and degradation studies showed that the hydrogel absorbed water about 179 ± 5% of initial dry weight during 96 h and loos about 80% of the initial dry weight after 7 days. The in vitro assessments illustrated that the optimum concentration of H2S was 0.5% and the higher concentration induced hemolysis and cell toxicity. The in vivo study revealed that the treatment by Alg/H2S 0.5% induced the highest wound closure percent with a value of 98 ± 1.22%. Moreover, the treatment by Alg/H2S 0.5% elicited the formation of sebaceous glands, hair follicles, and complete epithelization without any fibroplasia or inflammation, revealed by the histopathological observations. Accordingly, these results illustrated that the prepared Alg/H2S 0.5% could be applied as the functional and bioactive wound dressing materials.
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- Simin Nazarnezhada
- Tissue Engineering Research Group (TERG), Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- Nano Drug Delivery Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord 6416547815, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran; Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells Research Center, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran; Sexual Health and Fertility Research Center, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran.
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Wang Y, Yu R, Wu L, Yang G. Hydrogen sulfide signaling in regulation of cell behaviors. Nitric Oxide 2020; 103:9-19. [PMID: 32682981 DOI: 10.1016/j.niox.2020.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Revised: 06/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Recent advances in the biomedical importance of H2S have help us understand various cellular functions and pathophysiological processes from a new aspect. Specially, H2S has been demonstrated to play multiple roles in regulating cell behaviors, including cell survival, cell differentiation, cell senescence, cell hypertrophy, cell atrophy, cell metaplasia, and cell death, etc. H2S contributes to cell behavior changes via various mechanisms, such as histone modification, DNA methylation, non-coding RNA changes, DNA damage repair, transcription factor activity, and post-translational modification of proteins by S-sulfhydration, etc. In this review, we summarized the recent research progress on H2S signaling in control of cell behaviors and discussed the ways of H2S regulation of gene expressions. Given the key roles of H2S in both health and diseases, a better understanding of the regulation of H2S on cell behavior change and the underlying molecular mechanisms will help us to develop novel and more effective strategies for clinical therapy.
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- Yuehong Wang
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Canada; Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research Unit, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Canada; Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research Unit, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Canada
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- Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research Unit, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Canada; School of Human Kinetics, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Canada; Health Science North Research Institute, Sudbury, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Canada; Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research Unit, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Canada.
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Gross-Amat O, Guillen M, Gimeno JP, Salzet M, Lebonvallet N, Misery L, Auxenfans C, Nataf S. Molecular Mapping of Hydrogen Sulfide Targets in Normal Human Keratinocytes. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E4648. [PMID: 32629886 PMCID: PMC7369889 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21134648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2020] [Revised: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Although sulfur-rich thermal waters have ancestrally been used in the context of dermatological conditions, a global mapping of the molecular effects exerted by H2S on human keratinocytes is still lacking. To fill this knowledge gap, we subjected cultured human keratinocytes to distinct amounts of the non-gaseous hydrogen sulfur donor NaHS. We first checked that H2S accumulated in the cytoplasm of keratinocytes under our experimental conditions andused a combination of proteomics, genomics and biochemical approaches to unravel functionally relevant H2S targets in human keratinocytes. We found that the identified targets fall into two main categories: (i) the oxidative stress response molecules superoxide dismutase 2 (SOD2), NAD(P)H quinone dehydrogenase 1 (NQO1) and culin 3 (CUL3) and (ii) the chemokines interleukin-8 (IL-8) and CXCL2. Interestingly, NaHS also stimulated the caspase-1 inflammasome pathway, leading to increased secretion of the pro-inflammatory molecule interleukin-18 (IL-18). Interestingly, the secretion of interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) was only modestly impacted by NaHS exposure despite a significant accumulation of IL-1β pro-form. Finally, we observed that NaHS significantly hampered the growth of human keratinocyte progenitors and stem cells cultured under clonogenic conditions or as epidermal cell sheets. We conclude that H2S exerts specific molecular effects on normal human keratinocytes.
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- Olivia Gross-Amat
- Lyon-Est School of Medicine, University Claude Bernard Lyon-1, 69100 Villeurbanne, France; (M.G.); (S.N.)
- Bank of Tissues and Cells, Lyon University Hospital (Hospices Civils de Lyon), 69003 Lyon, France;
- CarMeN Laboratory, INSERM U1060, INRA U1397, INSA de Lyon, 69600 Oullins, France
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- Lyon-Est School of Medicine, University Claude Bernard Lyon-1, 69100 Villeurbanne, France; (M.G.); (S.N.)
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- Inserm, CHRU Lille, U-1192-Laboratoire Protéomique, Réponse Inflammatoire et Spectrométrie de Masse-PRISM, University of Lille, F-59000 Lille, France; (J.-P.G.); (M.S.)
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- Inserm, CHRU Lille, U-1192-Laboratoire Protéomique, Réponse Inflammatoire et Spectrométrie de Masse-PRISM, University of Lille, F-59000 Lille, France; (J.-P.G.); (M.S.)
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- Laboratory of Epithelial-Neural Interactions, University of Brest, LIEN, 29200 Brest, France; (N.L.); (L.M.)
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- Laboratory of Epithelial-Neural Interactions, University of Brest, LIEN, 29200 Brest, France; (N.L.); (L.M.)
- Department of dermatology, Brest University Hospital (CHU de Brest), 29200 Brest, France
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- Bank of Tissues and Cells, Lyon University Hospital (Hospices Civils de Lyon), 69003 Lyon, France;
- Tissue Biology and Therapeutic Engineering Laboratory, UMR 5305, 69007 Lyon, France
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- Lyon-Est School of Medicine, University Claude Bernard Lyon-1, 69100 Villeurbanne, France; (M.G.); (S.N.)
- Bank of Tissues and Cells, Lyon University Hospital (Hospices Civils de Lyon), 69003 Lyon, France;
- CarMeN Laboratory, INSERM U1060, INRA U1397, INSA de Lyon, 69600 Oullins, France
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Ying J, Wang Q, Jiang M, Wang X, Liu W, Wang X, Zhang C, Xiang L. Hydrogen Sulfide Promotes Cell Proliferation and Melanin Synthesis in Primary Human Epidermal Melanocytes. Skin Pharmacol Physiol 2020; 33:61-68. [PMID: 32485725 DOI: 10.1159/000506818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2019] [Accepted: 02/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIM Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has been found to act as a physiological intercellular messenger to regulate cell survival. In this study, we evaluated whether H2S could promote cell proliferation and melanin synthesis in human epidermal melanocytes (HEMs). METHODS Primary HEMs were cocultured with sodium hydrosulfide (NaHS, the most widely used H2S donor) or endogenously overexpressed with cystathionine-γ-lyase (CSE) gene, which is the most predominant H2S-producing enzyme. Then, cell viability, intracellular melanin content, tyrosinase (TYR) activity, and expression of microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF), TYR, together with TYR-related protein 1 (TRP-1) in both transcript and protein levels, were detected. RESULTS We first confirmed that NaHS (10-100 μm) increased cell viability, intracellular melanin content, and TYR activity in a dose-dependent manner. Then, we found that endogenous H2S production also promoted cell proliferation, intracellular melanin content, and TYR activity. In addition, we observed the mRNA and protein expression of MITF, TYR, and TRP-1 was significantly up-regulated after NaHS treatment and CSE gene transfection. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that H2S promotes cell proliferation and melanin synthesis in HEMs, which indicates pharmacologic regulation of H2S may be potential treatment for skin disorders caused by loss of melanocytes or dysfunction of melanogenesis.
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- Jiayi Ying
- Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China,
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Xiao Q, Ying J, Qiao Z, Yang Y, Dai X, Xu Z, Zhang C, Xiang L. Exogenous hydrogen sulfide inhibits human melanoma cell development via suppression of the PI3K/AKT/ mTOR pathway. J Dermatol Sci 2020; 98:26-34. [PMID: 32098704 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2020.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2019] [Revised: 02/04/2020] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Melanoma is one of the most aggressive, therapy-resistant skin cancers in the world. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a newly discovered gasotransmitter, plays a crucial role in the progression and development of many types of cancers. However, the effect of H2S on human skin melanoma remains to be elucidated. OBJECTIVE We aimed to explore the effect of exogenous H2S on melanoma cells and its underlying mechanisms. METHODS In this study, human skin melanoma cell lines, including A375 and SK-MEL-28, were treated with a donor of H2S (NaHS). CCK-8, scratch assay, flow cytometric analysis, western blotting and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were performed to explore the effects of H2S on cell behaviors. RESULTS Treatment with NaHS inhibited cell proliferation, migration and division, while it could induce cell apoptosis and autophagy in melanoma cell lines. Moreover, NaHS significantly decreased the expression of p-PI3K, p-Akt and mTOR proteins. Furthermore, insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), the activator of PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway, could reverse the cell behaviors caused by NaHS. CONCLUSION Our results demonstrated that exogenous hydrogen sulfide could inhibit human melanoma cell development via suppression of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway. Hydrogen sulfide might serve as a potential therapeutic option for melanoma.
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- Qing Xiao
- Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China.
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- Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China.
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Damba T, Zhang M, Buist-Homan M, van Goor H, Faber KN, Moshage H. Hydrogen sulfide stimulates activation of hepatic stellate cells through increased cellular bio-energetics. Nitric Oxide 2019; 92:26-33. [PMID: 31401106 DOI: 10.1016/j.niox.2019.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Revised: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Hepatic fibrosis is caused by chronic inflammation and characterized as the excessive accumulation of extracellular matrix (ECM) by activated hepatic stellate cells (HSCs). Gasotransmitters like NO and CO are known to modulate inflammation and fibrosis, however, little is known about the role of the gasotransmitter hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in liver fibrogenesis and stellate cell activation. Endogenous H2S is produced by the enzymes cystathionine β-synthase (CBS), cystathionine γ-lyase (CTH) and 3-mercaptopyruvate sulfur transferase (MPST) [1]. The aim of this study was to elucidate the role of endogenously produced and/or exogenously administered H2S on rat hepatic stellate cell activation and fibrogenesis. Primary rat HSCs were culture-activated for 7 days and treated with different H2S releasing donors (slow releasing donor GYY4137, fast releasing donor NaHS) or inhibitors of the H2S producing enzymes CTH and CBS (DL-PAG, AOAA). The main message of our study is that mRNA and protein expression level of H2S synthesizing enzymes are low in HSCs compared to hepatocytes and Kupffer cells. However, H2S promotes hepatic stellate cell activation. This conclusion is based on the fact that production of H2S and mRNA and protein expression of its producing enzyme CTH are increased during hepatic stellate cell activation. Furthermore, exogenous H2S increased HSC proliferation while inhibitors of endogenous H2S production reduce proliferation and fibrotic makers of HSCs. The effect of H2S on stellate cell activation correlated with increased cellular bioenergetics. Our results indicate that the H2S generation in hepatic stellate cells is a target for anti-fibrotic intervention and that systemic interventions with H2S should take into account cell-specific effects of H2S.
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- Turtushikh Damba
- Dept. Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Dept. Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Dept. Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands; Dept. Laboratory Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Dept. Pathology and Medical Biology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Dept. Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands; Dept. Laboratory Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Dept. Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands; Dept. Laboratory Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
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Coavoy-Sánchez SA, Costa SKP, Muscará MN. Hydrogen sulfide and dermatological diseases. Br J Pharmacol 2019; 177:857-865. [PMID: 31051046 DOI: 10.1111/bph.14699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2018] [Revised: 03/13/2019] [Accepted: 04/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Skin diseases constitute a major health problem affecting a high proportion of the population every day and have different aetiologies that include inflammation, infections, and tumours. Hydrogen sulfide (H2 S) is a gaseous signalling molecule recognized as a gasotransmitter together with NO and carbon monoxide. Under physiological conditions, H2 S is produced in the skin by enzymic pathways and plays a physiological role in a variety of functions, such as vasodilatation, cell proliferation, apoptosis, and inflammation. Alterations of H2 S production are implicated in a variety of dermatological diseases, such as psoriasis, melanoma, and other dermatoses. On the other hand, H2 S-releasing-based therapies based on H2 S donor compounds are being developed to treat some of these situations. In this review, we provide an up-to-date overview of the role of H2 S in the normal skin and its clinical and pathological significance, as well as the therapeutic potential of different H2 S donors for treatment of skin diseases. LINKED ARTICLES: This article is part of a themed section on Hydrogen Sulfide in Biology & Medicine. To view the other articles in this section visit http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bph.v177.4/issuetoc.
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- Silvia A Coavoy-Sánchez
- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Increase of cystathionine-γ-lyase (CSE) during late wound repair: Hydrogen sulfide triggers cytokeratin 10 expression in keratinocytes. Nitric Oxide 2019; 87:31-42. [PMID: 30862476 DOI: 10.1016/j.niox.2019.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2018] [Revised: 01/30/2019] [Accepted: 03/06/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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The gaseous mediators nitric oxide (NO), carbon monoxide (CO) and lately also hydrogen sulfide (H2S) have been described to contribute to the interplay of protein type- and lipid mediators in the regulation of wound healing. In particular, the recently reported role of H2S in skin repair remains largely unresolved. Therefore we assessed the expressional kinetics of potential H2S-producing enzymes during undisturbed skin repair: the cystathionine-γ-lyase (CSE), the cystathionine-β-synthase (CBS) and the 3-mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase (MPST). All three enzymes were not transcriptionally induced upon wounding and remained silent through the acute inflammatory and proliferative phase of skin repair. By contrast, CSE expression started to increase significantly at the later stages of healing, when cellular proliferation ceases within the granulation tissue and neoepidermis. The importance of H2S production in late healing phases was supported by a strong induction of otherwise not-induced CBS to complement the loss of CSE function in CSE-deficient mice. Immunohistochemistry revealed hair follicle keratinocytes and basal keratinocytes of the neo-epidermis covering the wound area as sources of CSE expression. Subsequent in vitro studies implicated a role of CSE-derived H2S for keratinocyte differentiation: the H2S-donor GYY4137 markedly increased the Ca2+-triggered expression of the early keratinocyte differentiation markers cytokeratin 10 (CK10) and involucrin (IVN) in cultured human keratinocytes. Here, GYY4137-derived H2S strongly enhanced CK10 expression by increasing the binding of RNA polymerase II to the CK10 promoter.
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Xiao Q, Ying J, Xiang L, Zhang C. The biologic effect of hydrogen sulfide and its function in various diseases. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e13065. [PMID: 30383685 PMCID: PMC6221678 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000013065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2018] [Accepted: 10/08/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a colorless, water soluble, flammable gas with a characteristic smell of rotten eggs, has been known as a highly toxic gas for several years. However, much like carbon monoxide (CO) and nitric oxide (NO), the initial negative perception of H2S has developed with the discovery that H2S is generated enzymatically in animals under normal conditions. With the result of this discovery, much more work is needed to elucidate the biologic effects of H2S. In recent years, its cytoprotective properties have been recognized in multiple organs and tissues. In particular, H2S plays important roles in combating oxidative species such as reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) and protect the body from oxidative stress. Therefore, this review discusses the biologic effect of H2S and how it protects cells in various diseases by acting as an antioxidant that reduces excessive amounts of ROS and RNS. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval and informed consent are not required, as the study will be a literature review and will not involve direct contact with patients or alterations to patient care. CONCLUSION H2S has been found to be cytoprotective in oxidative stress in a wide range of physiologic and pathologic conditions, an increasing number of therapeutic potentials of H2S also have been revealed. However, there is still much debate on the clear mechanism of action of H2S, so that the mechanisms of cell signaling that promote cellular survival and organ protection need to be further investigated to provide better H2S-based therapeutics.
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Wang S, Kobeissi A, Dong Y, Kaplan N, Yang W, He C, Zeng K, Peng H. MicroRNAs-103/107 Regulate Autophagy in the Epidermis. J Invest Dermatol 2018; 138:1481-1490. [PMID: 29452119 DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2018.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2017] [Revised: 02/03/2018] [Accepted: 02/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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We have shown that microRNAs-103 and -107 (miRs-103/107) positively regulate end-stage autophagy by ensuring dynamin activity in cultured keratinocytes. Most work in end-stage autophagy has been conducted using in vitro model systems. In vivo regulation of end-stage autophagy in epidermis remains unknown. Here, we used antagomirs to subcutaneously knock down miR-107 in the skin; conversely, we delivered miR-107 mimic subcutaneously via in vivo transfection to increase this miR. We found that antagomir-107 treatment in epidermis: (i) depleted endogenous miR-107; (ii) increased GFP-LC3 puncta in epidermal basal layers of GFP-LC3 transgenic mice, indicative of an accumulation of autophagosomes; (iii) inhibited LC3 turnover and increased p62, suggesting an inhibition of autophagy flux; and (iv) increased phosphorylated dynamin (p-dynamin, an inactive form), a key enzyme in end-stage autophagy. Conversely, miR-107 mimic treatment in mouse epidermis: decreased GFP-LC3 puncta in basal layer, as well as p62 protein levels; and diminished p-dynamin, indicative of activation of this enzyme. In human epidermal keratinocytes, antagos-103/107 cause the formation of large vacuoles and an increase in p-dynamin, which can be rescued by inhibition of protein kinase C pathway. Collectively, these results suggest that the miR-103/107 family has a critical role in regulating end-stage autophagy in mouse epidermis via PLD1/2-protein kinase C-dynamin pathway.
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- Sijia Wang
- Department of Dermatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA; Department of Ophthalmology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Cell and Molecular Biology, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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Wu J, Tian Z, Sun Y, Lu C, Liu N, Gao Z, Zhang L, Dong S, Yang F, Zhong X, Xu C, Lu F, Zhang W. Exogenous H 2S facilitating ubiquitin aggregates clearance via autophagy attenuates type 2 diabetes-induced cardiomyopathy. Cell Death Dis 2017; 8:e2992. [PMID: 28796243 PMCID: PMC5596567 DOI: 10.1038/cddis.2017.380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2017] [Revised: 07/04/2017] [Accepted: 07/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
Abstract
Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a serious complication of diabetes. Hydrogen sulphide (H2S), a newly found gaseous signalling molecule, has an important role in many regulatory functions. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of exogenous H2S on autophagy and its possible mechanism in DCM induced by type II diabetes (T2DCM). In this study, we found that sodium hydrosulphide (NaHS) attenuated the augment in left ventricular (LV) mass and increased LV volume, decreased reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and ameliorated H2S production in the hearts of db/db mice. NaHS facilitated autophagosome content degradation, reduced the expression of P62 (a known substrate of autophagy) and increased the expression of microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 II. It also increased the expression of autophagy-related protein 7 (ATG7) and Beclin1 in db/db mouse hearts. NaHS increased the expression of Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap-1) and reduced the ubiquitylation level in the hearts of db/db mice. 1,4-Dithiothreitol, an inhibitor of disulphide bonds, increased the ubiquitylation level of Keap-1, suppressed the expression of Keap-1 and abolished the effects of NaHS on ubiquitin aggregate clearance and ROS production in H9C2 cells treated with high glucose and palmitate. Overall, we concluded that exogenous H2S promoted ubiquitin aggregate clearance via autophagy, which might exert its antioxidative effect in db/db mouse myocardia. Moreover, exogenous H2S increased Keap-1 expression by suppressing its ubiquitylation, which might have an important role in ubiquitin aggregate clearance via autophagy. Our findings provide new insight into the mechanisms responsible for the antioxidative effects of H2S in the context of T2DCM.
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- Jichao Wu
- Department of Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan 250021, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China.,Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Medicine Research (Harbin Medical University), Ministry of Education, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China.,Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Medicine Research (Harbin Medical University), Ministry of Education, Harbin, China
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Functional and Molecular Insights of Hydrogen Sulfide Signaling and Protein Sulfhydration. J Mol Biol 2016; 429:543-561. [PMID: 28013031 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmb.2016.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2016] [Revised: 12/08/2016] [Accepted: 12/12/2016] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a novel gasotransmitter, is endogenously synthesized by multiple enzymes that are differentially expressed in the peripheral tissues and central nervous systems. H2S regulates a wide range of physiological processes, namely cardiovascular, neuronal, immune, respiratory, gastrointestinal, liver, and endocrine systems, by influencing cellular signaling pathways and sulfhydration of target proteins. This review focuses on the recent progress made in H2S signaling that affects mechanistic and functional aspects of several biological processes such as autophagy, inflammation, proliferation and differentiation of stem cell, cell survival/death, and cellular metabolism under both physiological and pathological conditions. Moreover, we highlighted the cross-talk between nitric oxide and H2S in several bilogical contexts.
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