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Das NC, Chakraborty P, Nandy S, Dey A, Malik T, Mukherjee S. Programmed cell death pathways as targets for developing antifilarial drugs: Lessons from the recent findings. J Cell Mol Med 2023; 27:2819-2840. [PMID: 37605891 PMCID: PMC10538269 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.17913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023] Open
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More than half a century has passed since the introduction of the National Filariasis Control Program; however, as of 2023, lymphatic filariasis (LF) still prevails globally, particularly in the tropical and subtropical regions, posing a substantial challenge to the objective of worldwide elimination. LF is affecting human beings and its economically important livestock leading to a crucial contributor to morbidities and disabilities. The current scenario has been blowing up alarms of attention to develop potent therapeutics and strategies having efficiency against the adult stage of filarial nematodes. In this context, the exploration of a suitable drug target that ensures lethality to macro and microfilariae is now our first goal to achieve. Apoptosis has been the potential target across all three stages of filarial nematodes viz. oocytes, microfilariae (mf) and adults resulting in filarial death after receiving the signal from the reactive oxygen species (ROS) and executed through intrinsic and extrinsic pathways. Hence, it is considered a leading target for developing antifilarial drugs. Herein, we have shown the efficacy of several natural and synthetic compounds/nanoformulations in triggering the apoptotic death of filarial parasites with little or no toxicity to the host body system.
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- Nabarun Chandra Das
- Integrative Biochemistry & Immunology Laboratory, Department of Animal ScienceKazi Nazrul UniversityAsansolIndia
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- Integrative Biochemistry & Immunology Laboratory, Department of Animal ScienceKazi Nazrul UniversityAsansolIndia
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- Department of Life SciencePresidency UniversityKolkataIndia
- School of PharmacyGraphic Era Hill UniversityDehradunIndia
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- Department of Life SciencePresidency UniversityKolkataIndia
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- Integrative Biochemistry & Immunology Laboratory, Department of Animal ScienceKazi Nazrul UniversityAsansolIndia
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Sharma S, Ahmad F, Singh A, Rathaur S. Identification of glucose regulated protein94 (GRP94) in filarial parasite S. cervi and its expression under ER stress. Comp Biochem Physiol B Biochem Mol Biol 2021; 258:110683. [PMID: 34744019 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpb.2021.110683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 10/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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GRP94, a member of HSP90 family, is involved in folding and degradation of endoplasmic reticulum proteins. The proteome analysis of Setaria cervi, a bovine filarial parasite showed that a 91 kDa protein was over expressed, after the parasites were maintained in glucose deprived medium. The MALDI- LC/MS analysis of the 91 kDa band confirmed it as endoplasmin precursor (GRP94). Amino acid sequence alignment of S.cervi GRP94 exhibited maximum similarity with human filarial parasite Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi and Loa loa GRP94. Tunicamycin treatment of S. cervi worms revealed that the expression of GRP94 is associated with ER stress. Transcription of S. cervi grp94 as well as igf is regulated by transcription factors ATF-6 and XBP-1S which was confirmed by Real Time PCR. Moreover, marked alteration in the expression of igf after 3 h and 6 h of drug treatment suggested propagation of survival pathway under ER stress. The activities of ER stress markers protein disulphide isomerase and glycosyltransferase were significantly reduced after 6 h of tunicamycin treatment. The present findings thus indicate that the expression of GRP94 and regulation of its expression is under ER stress in Setaria cervi. To our knowledge this is the first report of identification of GRP94, in any filarial parasite till date.
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- Shweta Sharma
- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India.
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Ochoa-Maganda VY, Rangel-Castañeda IA, Suárez-Rico DO, Cortés-Zárate R, Hernández-Hernández JM, Pérez-Rangel A, Chiquete-Félix N, León-Ávila G, González-Pozos S, Gaona-Bernal J, Castillo-Romero A. Antigiardial Activity of Acetylsalicylic Acid Is Associated with Overexpression of HSP70 and Membrane Transporters. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2020; 13:ph13120440. [PMID: 33287104 PMCID: PMC7761642 DOI: 10.3390/ph13120440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2020] [Revised: 11/29/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Giardia lamblia is a flagellated protozoan responsible for giardiasis, a worldwide diarrheal disease. The adverse effects of the pharmacological treatments and the appearance of drug resistance have increased the rate of therapeutic failures. In the search for alternative therapeutics, drug repositioning has become a popular strategy. Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) exhibits diverse biological activities through multiple mechanisms. However, the full spectrum of its activities is incompletely understood. In this study we show that ASA displayed direct antigiardial activity and affected the adhesion and growth of trophozoites in a time-dose-dependent manner. Electron microscopy images revealed remarkable morphological alterations in the membrane, ventral disk, and caudal region. Using mass spectrometry and real-time quantitative reverse transcription (qRT-PCR), we identified that ASA induced the overexpression of heat shock protein 70 (HSP70). ASA also showed a significant increase of five ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters (giABC, giABCP, giMDRP, giMRPL and giMDRAP1). Additionally, we found low toxicity on Caco-2 cells. Taken together, these results suggest an important role of HSPs and ABC drug transporters in contributing to stress tolerance and protecting cells from ASA-induced stress.
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- Verónica Yadira Ochoa-Maganda
- Departamento de Fisiología, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Sierra Mojada 950, Col. Independencia, Guadalajara, Jalisco 44340, Mexico; (V.Y.O.-M.); (D.O.S.-R.)
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- Departamento de Biología Celular, Centro de Investigación y Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. Instituto Politécnico Nacional 2508, Col. San Pedro Zacatenco, Ciudad de México 07360, Mexico; (I.A.R.-C.); (J.M.H.-H.); (A.P.-R.)
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Sierra Mojada 950, Col. Independencia, Guadalajara, Jalisco 44340, Mexico; (V.Y.O.-M.); (D.O.S.-R.)
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- Departamento de Microbiología y Patología, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Sierra Mojada 950, Col. Independencia, Guadalajara, Jalisco 44340, Mexico; (R.C.-Z.); (J.G.-B.)
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- Departamento de Biología Celular, Centro de Investigación y Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. Instituto Politécnico Nacional 2508, Col. San Pedro Zacatenco, Ciudad de México 07360, Mexico; (I.A.R.-C.); (J.M.H.-H.); (A.P.-R.)
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- Departamento de Biología Celular, Centro de Investigación y Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. Instituto Politécnico Nacional 2508, Col. San Pedro Zacatenco, Ciudad de México 07360, Mexico; (I.A.R.-C.); (J.M.H.-H.); (A.P.-R.)
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- Instituto de Fisiología Celular, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Exterior s/n Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico;
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- Departamento de Zoología, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, IPN, Carpio y Plan de Ayala S/N, Casco de Santo Tomás, Ciudad de México 11340, Mexico;
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- Unidad de Microscopía Electrónica LaNSE, Centro de Investigación y Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. Instituto Politécnico Nacional 2508, Col. San Pedro Zacatenco, Ciudad de México 07360, Mexico;
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- Departamento de Microbiología y Patología, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Sierra Mojada 950, Col. Independencia, Guadalajara, Jalisco 44340, Mexico; (R.C.-Z.); (J.G.-B.)
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- Departamento de Microbiología y Patología, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Sierra Mojada 950, Col. Independencia, Guadalajara, Jalisco 44340, Mexico; (R.C.-Z.); (J.G.-B.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +52-1-331-058-5200
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Singh N, Wadhawan M, Tiwari S, Kumar R, Rathaur S. Inhibition of Setaria cervi protein tyrosine phosphatases by Phenylarsine oxide: A proteomic and biochemical study. Acta Trop 2016; 159:20-8. [PMID: 26965172 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2016.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2015] [Revised: 02/25/2016] [Accepted: 03/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Phenylarsine oxide (PAO), a specific protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP) inhibitor significantly decreased the motility and viability of Setaria cervi ultimately leading to its death. The PTP activity present in the cytosolic and detergent soluble fractions as well as on surface of these parasites was significantly inhibited by PAO. A marked alteration in protein spots abundance after proteomic analysis showed 14 down-regulated and 9 upregulated spots in the treated parasites as compared to the control. The PTP inhibition led to increase in the cytosolic and mitochondrial calpain activity in these parasites. PAO also blocked the ATP generation in the parasite depicted by reduced activity of phosphoglycerate kinase and expression of enolase. An increased ROS level, induced lipid peroxidation/protein carbonyl formation and decreased activity of different antioxidant enzymes like thioredoxin reductase, glutathione reductase and glutathione transferases was also observed in the PAO treated parasites. PAO, thus disturbs the overall homeostasis of the filarial parasite by inhibiting PTPs. Thereby suggesting that these molecules could be used as a good chemotherapeutic target for lymphatic filariasis.
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Giri BR, Roy B. Praziquantel induced oxidative stress and apoptosis-like cell death in Raillietina echinobothrida. Acta Trop 2016; 159:50-7. [PMID: 27005397 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2016.03.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2016] [Revised: 03/14/2016] [Accepted: 03/18/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Praziquantel (PZQ) is an anthelmintic drug used against trematode and cestode parasites of humans and veterinary animals. Since praziquantel was introduced as a broadspectrum anthelmintic, numerous studies described its successful use against helminth parasites, but its exact mechanism of action is feebly understood. Therefore, the present study was carried out to evaluate the possible role of PZQ induced oxidative stress in apoptosis-like cell death in the poultry tapeworm Raillietina echinobothrida. Parasite viability assay revealed a time-dependent reduction in the worm viability compared to the control. Transmission electron microscopy showed typical apoptotic features like condensed nucleus, damaged nuclear envelope and altered mitochondrial membrane in PZQ exposed parasites. Results revealed chromatin condensation and DNA fragmentation in PZQ exposed parasites. There was a notable decline in the level of glutathione and glutathione-s-transferase activity leading to the augmented generation of reactive oxygen species. This led to the alterations in the mitochondrial membrane potential with increased active caspase-3/7, confirms the involvement of mitochondria in the event. The present study suggests that PZQ exerts oxidative stress leading to apoptosis-like events in the parasites resulting their death.
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Senathilake KS, Karunanayake EH, Samarakoon SR, Tennekoon KH, de Silva ED. Rhizome extracts of Curcuma zedoaria Rosc induce caspase dependant apoptosis via generation of reactive oxygen species in filarial parasite Setaria digitata in vitro. Exp Parasitol 2016; 167:50-60. [PMID: 27174667 DOI: 10.1016/j.exppara.2016.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2015] [Revised: 04/28/2016] [Accepted: 05/08/2016] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Human lymphatic filariasis (LF) is mainly caused by filarial parasite Wuchereria bancrofti and is the second leading cause of long term and permanent disability in tropical countries. To date, incapability to eliminate long lived adult parasites by current drugs remains the major challenge in the elimination of LF. Hence, in the current study, the efficacy of rhizome extracts of Curcuma zedoaria (a plant traditionally used in Sri Lanka in the management of LF) was evaluated as an effective filaricide in vitro. Sequential solvent extracts of C. zedoaria rhizomes were screened for in vitro antifilarial activity at 0.01-1 mg/mL concentrations by motility inhibition assay and 3-(4, 5 dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5 diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) reduction assay using cattle parasite Setaria digitata as a model organism. Exposure of parasites to hexane and chloroform extracts of C. zedoaria caused a dose dependant reduction in motility and viability of microfilariae (IC50 = 72.42 μg/mL for hexane extract, 191.14 μg/mL for chloroform extract) and adult parasites (IC50 = 77.07 μg/mL for hexane extract, 259.87 μg/mL for chloroform extract). Both extracts were less toxic to human peripheral blood mononuclear cells when compared to filariae. A dose dependant increase in caspase 3/CED 3 and a decrease in total protein content, cyclooxygenase (COX) and protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP) activities were observed in adult parasites treated with hexane or chloroform extract. A significant degree of chromatin condensation and apoptotic body formation were also observed in these worms by Hoechst 33342 and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP biotin nick end labeling (TUNEL) staining respectively. Dose dependant chromosomal DNA laddering was observed in treated adult worms but not in microfilariae in response to both extracts. Oxidative stress parameters such as reduction in reduced glutathione (GSH) levels and increase in glutathione s transferase (GST), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase activities, increased reactive oxygen levels (ROS) and lipid peroxidation were also observed indicating that an apoptotic event is induced by reactive oxygen species.
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- K S Senathilake
- Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Colombo, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka.
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Colombo, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka.
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Colombo, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka.
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Colombo, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka.
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Abdel-Latif M, Sakran T. Detection for cross-reactive proteins in filarial worm Setaria equina, MCF-7 human breast cancer, and Huh-7 hepatoma cells. J Immunoassay Immunochem 2016; 37:572-84. [PMID: 27093573 DOI: 10.1080/15321819.2016.1179644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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This study aimed to detect the cross-reactive proteins in filarial parasite adult worm Setaria equina and two different tumor cell lines (MCF-7 human breast cancer and Huh-7 hepatoma cells). This was performed using rabbit anti-S. equina extract (SeqE) or DEC (Diethylcarbamazine citrate) polyclonal IgG antibodies by indirect ELISA and western blotting. The results indicated cross-reactive bands at 70 and 75 kDa in all extracts by anti-DEC and SeqE antibodies, respectively. In addition, the expression of 70 kDa protein was only reduced in filarial worms and Huh-7 after in vitro DEC treatment compared to the control.
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- Mahmoud Abdel-Latif
- a Immunology Division, Zoology Department , Beni-Suef University , Beni-Suef , Egypt
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- b Parasitology Division, Zoology Department , Beni-Suef University , Beni-Suef , Egypt
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Giri BR, Roy B. Cysticercus fasciolaris infection induced oxidative stress and apoptosis in rat liver: a strategy for host-parasite cross talk. Parasitol Res 2016; 115:2617-24. [PMID: 26987645 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-016-5008-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2016] [Accepted: 03/10/2016] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Parasitic helminths have developed various strategies to induce or inhibit apoptosis in the cells of their host, thereby modulating the host's immune response and aiding dissemination to the host. Cysticercus fasciolaris, the larval form of Taenia taeniaeformis, parasitized different intermediate hosts like rats, rabbits, etc. and is cosmopolitan in distribution. In the present study, we have investigated host-parasite interactions and the resulting effect of C. fasciolaris in the liver of rat. Histology of the infected livers showed dilation and damages of hepatic cells near the parasite. Infected liver cells showed an increase in DNA fragmentation and chromatin condensation compared to the normal liver. Acridine orange and ethidium bromide dual staining revealed the presence of apoptotic cells in the infected liver. The decline in the mitochondrial membrane potential in the infected liver suggested that the observed apoptosis is mitochondria mediated. Occurrence of an elevated level of active executioner caspases 3/7 in the infected rat liver further confirms the occurrence of apoptosis. Different antioxidant enzymes were also evaluated and revealed a notable decline in the level of glutathione and glutathione-S-transferase activity leading to the augmented generation of reactive oxygen species. Results of the present study revealed that C. fasciolaris infection leads to apoptosis in the liver of rats which may be a surviving strategy for the parasitic larvae.
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- Bikash Ranjan Giri
- Parasitology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, 793022, Meghalaya, India
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- Parasitology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, 793022, Meghalaya, India.
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Zakai HA, Khan W. Effects of filaricidal drugs on longevity and enzyme activities of the microfilariae of Setaria cervi in white rats. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apjtb.2015.05.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Wu D, Xu J, Song E, Tang S, Zhang X, Kemper N, Hartung J, Bao E. Acetyl salicylic acid protected against heat stress damage in chicken myocardial cells and may associate with induced Hsp27 expression. Cell Stress Chaperones 2015; 20:687-96. [PMID: 25956131 PMCID: PMC4463918 DOI: 10.1007/s12192-015-0596-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2014] [Revised: 04/13/2015] [Accepted: 04/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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We investigated whether acetyl salicylic acid (ASA) protects chicken myocardial cells from heat stress-mediated damage in vivo and whether the induction of Hsp27 expression is connected with this function. Pathological changes, damage-related enzyme levels, and Hsp27 expression were studied in chickens following heat stress (40 ± 1 °C for 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, or 24 h, respectively) with or without ASA administration (1 mg/kg BW, 2 h prior). Appearance of pathological lesions such as degenerations and karyopyknosis as well as the myocardial damage-related enzyme activation indicated that heat stress causes considerable injury to the myocardial cells in vivo. Myocardial cell injury was most serious in chickens exposed to heat stress without prior ASA administration; meanwhile, ASA pretreatment acted protective function against high temperature-induced injury. Hsp27 expression was induced under all experimental conditions but was one-fold higher in the ASA-pretreated animals (0.3138 ± 0.0340 ng/mL) than in untreated animals (0.1437 ± 0.0476 ng/mL) 1 h after heat stress exposure, and such an increase was sustained over the length of the experiment. Our findings indicate that pretreatment with ASA protects chicken myocardial cells from acute heat stress in vivo with almost no obvious side effects, and this protection may involve an enhancement of Hsp27 expression. However, the detailed mechanisms underlying this effect require further investigation.
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- Di Wu
- />College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095 China
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- />College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095 China
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- />College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095 China
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- />College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095 China
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- />College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095 China
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- />Institute for Animal Hygiene, Animal Welfare and Farm Animal Behaviour, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation, Hannover, Germany
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- />Institute for Animal Hygiene, Animal Welfare and Farm Animal Behaviour, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation, Hannover, Germany
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- />College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095 China
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Identification of a novel stress regulated FERM domain containing cytosolic protein having PTP activity in Setaria cervi, a bovine filarial parasite. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2015; 458:194-200. [PMID: 25645020 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2015.01.100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2015] [Accepted: 01/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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A 67 kDa cytosolic FERM domain containing protein having significant protein tyrosine phosphatases activity (PTPL) has been purified to homogeneity from Setaria cervi, a bovine filarial parasite. The MALDI-MS/MS analysis of the purified protein revealed 16 peptide peaks showing nearest match to Brugia malayi Moesin/ezrin/radixin homolog 1 protein and one peptide showing significant similarity with a region lying in the catalytic domain of human PTPD1. PTPL showed significant cross reactivity with the human PTP1B antibody and colocalize with actin in the coelomyrian cells of hypodermis in the parasite. PTPL was stress regulated as it showed marked decrease in the expression when exposed to Aspirin, an antifilarial drug and Phenylarsine Oxide, PTP inhibitor.
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Chen RH, Tian YJ. Enhanced anti-tumor efficacy of aspirin combined with triptolide in cervical cancer cells. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2014; 14:3041-4. [PMID: 23803076 DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2013.14.5.3041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase enzymes. Recent studies have shown that aspirin could be used as an anti-tumor drug. Triptolide, the major compound extracted from the Chinese herb Tripteryglum wilfordii Hook.f, has now been shown that it can inhibit tumor growth. The aim of this study was to analyze the anti-tumor efficiency of aspirin and triptolide in cervical cancer cells. METHODS Viability of cervical cancer cell lines was assessed by the MTT method at various concentrations of aspirin and triptolide. Siha and HeLa cell apoptotic analysis was performed by flow cytometry. Real time-PCR and Western Blotting were used to analyze the expression of Bcl-2/Bax, Cyclin D1 and p16. RESULTS Viability in the combination group was significantly decreased as compared with either drug used alone. Expression change of Bcl-2/Bax, CyclinD1 and p16 appeared to play an important role in the synergistic killing effect on cervical cancer cell apoptosis. CONCLUSION Aspirin and triptolide combination treatment may have synergistic anti-tumor effects on cervical cancer cells.
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- Rong-Hui Chen
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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Presence of ecto-protein tyrosine phosphatase activity is vital for survival of Setaria cervi, a bovine filarial parasite. Parasitol Res 2014; 113:3581-9. [PMID: 25028209 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-014-4023-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2014] [Accepted: 07/04/2014] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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The ecto protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTP) are known to play a crucial role in the pathogenesis and survival of the intracellular parasites. However, their presence and role in filarial parasites is still unknown. We found a significant amount of tyrosine phosphatase activity in the surface antigen fraction extracted from Setaria cervi (S. cervi), a bovine filarial parasite. An antibody designed against the conserved catalytic core of human protein tyrosine phosphatases, PTP1B cross reacted with a 63 kDa band in the surface antigen. We detected a significant amount of PTP activity in the intact S. cervi adult parasites as well as microfilariae in this study for the first time. This PTP may be localized on the surface of the parasite with an exposed active site available for the external substrates. The PTP activity was also inhibited by sodium orthovanadate and phenyl arsine oxide, specific inhibitors of PTP in both the life stages. The Km and Vmax for PTP in the adult parasites and microfilariae were determined to be 2.574 ± 0.14 mM; 206.3 ± 2.75 μM Pi/h/two parasites and 5.510 ± 0.59 mM; 62.27 ± 2.27 μM Pi/h/10(6) parasites respectively using O-P-L-Tyrosine as substrate. Interestingly, a positive correlation was observed between the inhibition in PTP activity and reduction in the motility/ viability of the parasites when they were subjected to the specific PTP inhibitors (Orthovanadate and Phenyl arsine oxide) for 4 h in the KRB maintenance medium. The activity was also significantly inhibited in the parasites exposed to antifilarial drug/compounds for e.g. Diethylcarbamazine, Acetylsalicylic Acid and SK7, a methyl chalcone. Therefore suggesting a possible role played by PTP in the survival of the parasite, its interaction with the host as well as in the screening of newly synthesized antifilarials/drugs.
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Anti-inflammatory effects of diethylcarbamazine: A review. Eur J Pharmacol 2014; 734:35-41. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2014.03.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2014] [Revised: 03/19/2014] [Accepted: 03/24/2014] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Wadhawan M, Singh N, Rathaur S. Inhibition of cathepsin B by E-64 induces oxidative stress and apoptosis in filarial parasite. PLoS One 2014; 9:e93161. [PMID: 24667798 PMCID: PMC3965533 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0093161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2013] [Accepted: 02/28/2014] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Current available antifilarial drug strategies only eliminate the larval stages of filarial parasites. Therefore, there is an urgent need of drugs which are macrofilaricidals. Identification of molecular targets crucial for survival of parasite is a prerequisite for drug designing. Cathepsin B, a cysteine protease family member is known to play crucial role in the normal growth, digestion of nutrients, exsheathment of the helminth parasites. Therefore, we targeted this enzyme in the filarial parasite using its specific inhibitor, E-64. METHODS AND FINDINGS We have exposed the parasites to E-64 and observed their motility and viability at various time intervals. It caused marked decrease in the motility and viability of the parasites ultimately leading to their death after 8 hours. It is well known that E-64 protects the cell from apoptosis, however, it causes apoptotic effect in carcinoma cell lines. To understand the mechanism of action of E-64 on parasite survival, we have measured levels of different apoptotic markers in the treated parasites. E-64 significantly reduced the level of ced-9 and activity of tyrosine phosphatases, cytochrome c oxidase. It also activated ced-3, homolog of mammalian caspase 3 suggesting initiation of an apoptotic like event in the filarial parasites. Different antioxidant enzymes were also evaluated to further explore the mechanism behind the death of the parasites. There was marked decrease in the level of GSH and activity of Glutathione reductase and glutathione-s-transferase leading to increased generation of reactive oxygen species. This led to the induced oxidation of fatty acids and protein which might alter the mitochondrial membrane permeability. CONCLUSION This study suggests that inhibition of cathepsin B by E-64 generates oxidative stress followed by mitochondrial mediated apoptotic like event in filarial parasites leading to their death. Hence, suggesting filarial cathepsin B as a potential chemotherapeutic target for lymphatic filariasis.
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- Mohit Wadhawan
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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Exploring the possible role of lysine acetylation on Entamoeba histolytica virulence: a focus on the dynamics of the actin cytoskeleton. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2013; 2013:757392. [PMID: 24078923 PMCID: PMC3773945 DOI: 10.1155/2013/757392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2013] [Revised: 07/06/2013] [Accepted: 07/18/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Cytoskeleton remodeling can be regulated, among other mechanisms, by lysine acetylation. The role of acetylation on cytoskeletal and other proteins of Entamoeba histolytica has been poorly studied. Dynamic rearrangements of the actin cytoskeleton are crucial for amebic motility and capping formation, processes that may be effective means of evading the host immune response. Here we report the possible effect of acetylation on the actin cytoskeleton dynamics and in vivo virulence of E. histolytica. Using western blot, immunoprecipitation, microscopy assays, and in silico analysis, we show results that strongly suggest that the increase in Aspirin-induced cytoplasm proteins acetylation reduced cell movement and capping formation, likely as a consequence of alterations in the structuration of the actin cytoskeleton. Additionally, intrahepatic inoculation of Aspirin-treated trophozoites in hamsters resulted in severe impairment of the amebic virulence. Taken together, these results suggest an important role for lysine acetylation in amebic invasiveness and virulence.
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Yadav SS, Srikanth E, Singh N, Rathaur S. Identification of GR and TrxR systems in Setaria cervi: Purification and characterization of glutathione reductase. Parasitol Int 2013; 62:193-8. [PMID: 23305756 DOI: 10.1016/j.parint.2012.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2012] [Revised: 12/21/2012] [Accepted: 12/31/2012] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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The glutathione reductase (GR) and thioredoxin reductase (TrxR) are important enzymes of the redox system that aid parasites to maintain an adequate intracellular redox environment. In the present study, the enzyme activity of GR and TrxR was investigated in Setaria cervi (S. cervi). Significant activity of both enzymes was detected in the somatic extract of adult and microfilariae stages of S. cervi. Both GR and TrxR were separated by partial purification using ammonium sulfate fractionation and DEAE ion exchange chromatography suggesting the presence of both glutathione and thioredoxin systems in S. cervi. The enzyme glutathione reductase (ScGR) was purified to homogeneity using affinity and ion exchange chromatography that resulted in 90 fold purification with a yield of 11.54%. The specific activity of the ScGR was 643U/mg that migrated as a single band on SDS-PAGE. The subunit molecular mass was determined to be ~50kDa while the optimum pH and temperature were found to be 7.0 and 35°C respectively. The activation energy (Ea) was calculated from the slope of Arrhenius plot as 16.29±1.40kcal/mol. The Km and Vmax were determined to be 0.27±0.045mM; 30.30±1.30U/ml with NADPH and 0.59±0.060mM; 4.16±0.095U/ml with GSSG respectively. DHBA, a specific inhibitor for GR has completely inhibited the enzyme activity at 1μM concentration. The inhibition of ScGR activity with NAI (IC50 0.71mM), NEM (IC50 0.50mM) and DEPC (IC50 0.27mM) suggested the presence of tyrosine, cysteine and histidine residues at its active site. Further studies on characterization and understanding of these antioxidant enzymes may lead to designing of an effective drug against lymphatic filariasis.
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- Sudhanshu S Yadav
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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Saini P, Gayen P, Nayak A, Kumar D, Mukherjee N, Pal BC, Sinha Babu SP. Effect of ferulic acid from Hibiscus mutabilis on filarial parasite Setaria cervi: Molecular and biochemical approaches. Parasitol Int 2012; 61:520-31. [DOI: 10.1016/j.parint.2012.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2012] [Revised: 04/13/2012] [Accepted: 04/19/2012] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Rai R, Singh N, Elesela S, Tiwari S, Rathaur S. MALDI mass sequencing and biochemical characterization of Setaria cervi protein tyrosine phosphatase. Parasitol Res 2012; 112:147-54. [PMID: 23052758 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-012-3118-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2012] [Accepted: 09/05/2012] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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A 30-kDa acid phosphatase with protein tyrosine phosphatase activity was identified in Setaria cervi (ScPTP). The enzyme was purified to homogeneity using three-step column chromatography. Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight (MALDI-TOF) analysis of purified ScPTP yielded a total of eight peptides matching most closely to phosphoprotein phosphatase of Ricinus communis (RcPP). A hydrophilicity plot of RcPP revealed the presence of these peptides in the hydrophilic region, suggesting their antigenic nature. The substrate specificity of ScPTP with ortho-phospho-L-tyrosine and inhibition with sodium orthovanadate and ammonium molybdate affirmed it as a protein tyrosine phosphatase. ScPTP was also found to be tartrate resistant. The Km and Vmax were 6.60 mM and 83.3 μM/ml/min, respectively, with pNPP and 8.0 mM and 111 μM/ml/min, respectively, with ortho-phospho-L-tyrosine as the substrate. The Ki value with sodium orthovanadate was calculated to be 16.10 mM. Active site modification with DEPC, EDAC and pHMB suggested the presence of histidine, cysteine and aspartate at its active site. Thus, on the basis of MALDI-TOF and biochemical studies, it was confirmed that purified acid phosphatase is a PTP.
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- Reeta Rai
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
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Nayak A, Gayen P, Saini P, Mukherjee N, Sinha Babu SP. Molecular evidence of curcumin-induced apoptosis in the filarial worm Setaria cervi. Parasitol Res 2012; 111:1173-86. [DOI: 10.1007/s00436-012-2948-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2012] [Accepted: 04/23/2012] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Effect of diethylcarbamazine, butylated hydroxy anisole and methyl substituted chalcone on filarial parasite Setaria cervi: Proteomic and biochemical approaches. J Proteomics 2011; 74:1595-606. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2011.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2011] [Revised: 04/20/2011] [Accepted: 04/22/2011] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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