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Zou X, Liang X, Dai W, Zhu T, Wang C, Zhou Y, Qian Y, Yan Z, Gao C, Gao L, Cui Y, Liu J, Meng Y. Peroxiredoxin 4 deficiency induces accelerated ovarian aging through destroyed proteostasis in granulosa cells. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2024; 1870:167334. [PMID: 38971505 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2024.167334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/08/2024]
Abstract
Ovarian aging, a complex and challenging concern within the realm of reproductive medicine, is associated with reduced fertility, menopausal symptoms and long-term health risks. Our previous investigation revealed a correlation between Peroxiredoxin 4 (PRDX4) and human ovarian aging. The purpose of this research was to substantiate the protective role of PRDX4 against ovarian aging and elucidate the underlying molecular mechanism in mice. In this study, a Prdx4-/- mouse model was established and it was observed that the deficiency of PRDX4 led to only an accelerated decline of ovarian function in comparison to wild-type (WT) mice. The impaired ovarian function observed in this study can be attributed to an imbalance in protein homeostasis, an exacerbation of endoplasmic reticulum stress (ER stress), and ultimately an increase in apoptosis of granulosa cells. Furthermore, our research reveals a noteworthy decline in the expression of Follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR) in aging Prdx4-/- mice, especially the functional trimer, due to impaired disulfide bond formation. Contrarily, the overexpression of PRDX4 facilitated the maintenance of protein homeostasis, mitigated ER stress, and consequently elevated E2 levels in a simulated KGN cell aging model. Additionally, the overexpression of PRDX4 restored the expression of the correct spatial conformation of FSHR, the functional trimer. In summary, our research reveals the significant contribution of PRDX4 in delaying ovarian aging, presenting a novel and promising therapeutic target for ovarian aging from the perspective of endoplasmic reticulum protein homeostasis.
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- Xiaofei Zou
- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Offspring Health, Clinical Center of Reproductive Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Offspring Health, Clinical Center of Reproductive Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Offspring Health, Clinical Center of Reproductive Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Offspring Health, Clinical Center of Reproductive Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Offspring Health, Clinical Center of Reproductive Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Offspring Health, Clinical Center of Reproductive Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Offspring Health, Clinical Center of Reproductive Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Offspring Health, Clinical Center of Reproductive Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Offspring Health, Clinical Center of Reproductive Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Offspring Health, Clinical Center of Reproductive Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Offspring Health, Clinical Center of Reproductive Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Offspring Health, Clinical Center of Reproductive Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Offspring Health, Clinical Center of Reproductive Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Cheng L, Wang K, Chang S, Tan Y, He B. Effects of platelet-rich plasma combined with isometric quadriceps contraction on cartilage in a rat model of knee osteoarthritis. Regen Ther 2024; 26:469-477. [PMID: 39070125 PMCID: PMC11283084 DOI: 10.1016/j.reth.2024.06.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2024] [Revised: 06/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024] Open
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Background Intra-articular injection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or isometric contraction of quadriceps (ICQ) has shown positive effects in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). However, the synergistic effect of combining PRP and ICQ intervention (joint intervention) on cartilage repair has not been validated. Thus, this study aimed to explore the reparative effects of joint intervention on cartilage in a KOA rat model. Methods Fifty-four 2-month-old female Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into the control group (CG, n = 6) and model group (injected with sodium iodoacetate, n = 48). After 1 week, six rats from the model group were randomly selected for validation. The remaining 42 rats were further divided into seven groups: PRP group (PRPG), ICQ group (ICQG), joint intervention group (JIG), normal saline group (NSG), acupuncture group (AG), normal saline and acupuncture group (NSAG) and model blank group (MBG). The intervention lasted for 4 weeks, with PRPG and JIG receiving PRP injections (twice) and ICQG and JIG undergoing ICQ (five times per week, 15 min each session). Results Histological staining with haematoxylin and eosin as well as transmission electron microscopy revealed severe cartilage damage in MBG, AG, NSAG and NSG, followed by PRPG and ICQG. JIG exhibited a more intact cartilage structure. Compared with JIG, the Mankin scores increased remarkably in PRPG, ICQG, AG, NSAG and NSG (P < 0.01). Relative mRNA expression levels showed the upregulation of IL-1β in ICQG, NSAG and NSG compared with JIG (P < 0.05) and the upregulation of IL-6, IL-18 and MMP-13 in AG and NSAG (P < 0.05). Compared with PRPG, IL-1β and IL-6 were upregulated in ICQG, AG, NSAG and NSG (P < 0.05). In addition, IL-18 was upregulated in AG (P < 0.01), and IL-18, MMP-13 and TNF-α were upregulated in NSAG (P < 0.05). Compared with ICQG, IL-1β, IL-18, MMP-13 and TNF-α were upregulated in NSAG (P < 0.05), and IL-1β and IL-18 were upregulated in AG (P < 0.05). Conclusion The combination of PRP and ICQ can alleviate inflammatory responses in cartilage, promote chondrocyte regeneration and facilitate matrix tissue repair. Compared with single interventions, a synergistic effect is observed.
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- Liang Cheng
- School of Sports Medicine and Health, Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu, China
- Sichuan Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Chengdu, China
- Human Movement Science, Sichuan Sports College, Chengdu, China
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- School of Sports Medicine and Health, Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Sports Medicine and Health, Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu, China
- Human Movement Science, Sichuan Sports College, Chengdu, China
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- Affiliated Sport Hospital of Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu, China
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- Sichuan Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Chengdu, China
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Huang H, Hou Y, Chen L, He W, Wang X, Zhang D, Hu J. Multifunctional gallic acid self-assembled hydrogel for alleviation of ethanol-induced acute gastric injury. Int J Pharm 2023; 645:123372. [PMID: 37716487 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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Ethanol-induced acute gastric injury is a prevalent type of digestive tract ulcer, yet conventional treatments strategies frequently encounter several limitations, such as poor bioavailability, degradation of enzymes and adverse side effects. Gallic acid (GA), a natural compound extracted from dogwood, has demonstrated potential protective effects in mitigating acute gastric injury. However, its poor stability and limited bioavailability have restricted applications in vivo. To address these issues, we report a hydrogel constructed only by gallic acid with high bioavailability for alleviation of gastric injury. Molecular dynamic simulation studies revealed that the self-assembly of GA into hydrogel was predominantly attributed to π-π and hydrogen bonds. After assembling, the GA hydrogel exhibits superior anti-oxidative stress, anti-apoptosis and anti-inflammatory properties compared with free GA. As anticipated, in vitro experiments demonstrated that GA hydrogel possessed the remarkable ability to promote the proliferation of GES-1 cells, and alleviates apoptosis and inflammation caused by ethanol. Subsequent in vivo investigation further confirmed that GA hydrogel significantly alleviated ethanol-triggered acute gastric injury. Mechanistically, GA hydrogel treatment enhanced the antioxidant capacity, reduced oxidative stress while simultaneously suppressing the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines and reduced the production of pro-apoptotic proteins during the process of gastric injury. Our finding suggest that this multifunctional GA hydrogel is a promising candidate for gastric injury, particularly in cases of ethanol-induced acute gastric injury.
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- Haibo Huang
- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China.
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Hu H, Yang J, Zhong Y, Wang J, Cai J, Luo C, Jin Z, Gao M, He M, Zheng L. Polydopamine-Pd nanozymes as potent ROS scavengers in combination with near-infrared irradiation for osteoarthritis treatment. iScience 2023; 26:106605. [PMID: 37182095 PMCID: PMC10172781 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.106605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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Excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) in joints could lead to gradual degeneration of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and apoptosis of chondrocytes, contributing to the occurrence and development of osteoarthritis (OA). Mimicking natural enzymes, polydopamine (PDA)-based nanozymes showed great potential in treating various inflammatory diseases. In this work, PDA loaded with ultra-small palladium (PDA-Pd) nanoparticles (NPs) was employed to scavenge ROS for OA therapy. As a result, PDA-Pd effectively declined the intracellular ROS levels and exhibited efficient antioxidative and anti-inflammatory capacity with good biocompatibility in IL-1β stimulated chondrocytes. Significantly, assisted with near-infrared (NIR) irradiation, its therapeutic effect was further enhanced. Further, NIR-stimulated PDA-Pd suppressed the progression of OA after intra-articular injection in the OA rat model. With favorable biocompatibility, PDA-Pd exhibits efficient antioxidative and anti-inflammatory capacity, leading to the alleviation of OA in rats. Our findings may provide new insights into the treatment of various ROS-induced inflammatory diseases.
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- Hao Hu
- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
- Department of Spine Osteopathia, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
- Department of Orthopaedics Trauma and Hand Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
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- Life Sciences Institute of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Regenerative Medicine and Medical Bioresource Development and Application Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Regenerative Medicine and Medical Bioresource Development and Application Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
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- Life Sciences Institute of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Regenerative Medicine and Medical Bioresource Development and Application Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
- Department of Orthopaedics Trauma and Hand Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Regenerative Medicine and Medical Bioresource Development and Application Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
- Corresponding author
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
- Department of Spine Osteopathia, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
- Corresponding author
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Regenerative Medicine and Medical Bioresource Development and Application Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
- Corresponding author
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Shu C, Qin C, Chen L, Wang Y, Shi Z, Yu J, Huang J, Zhao C, Huan Z, Wu C, Zhu M, Zhu Y. Metal-Organic Framework Functionalized Bioceramic Scaffolds with Antioxidative Activity for Enhanced Osteochondral Regeneration. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2206875. [PMID: 36828785 PMCID: PMC10161093 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202206875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease that often causes cartilage lesions and even osteochondral damage. Osteochondral defects induced by OA are accompanied by an inflammatory arthrosis microenvironment with overproduced reactive oxygen species (ROS), resulting in the exacerbation of defects and difficulty regenerating osteochondral tissues. Therefore, it is urgently needed to develop osteochondral scaffolds that can not only promote the integrated regeneration of cartilage and subchondral bone, but also possess ROS-scavenging ability to protect tissues from oxidative stress. Herein, zinc-cobalt bimetallic organic framework (Zn/Co-MOF) functionalized bioceramic scaffolds are designed for repairing osteochondral defects under OA environment. By functionalizing Zn/Co-MOF on the 3D-printed beta-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) scaffolds, the Zn/Co-MOF functionalized β-TCP (MOF-TCP) scaffolds with broad-spectrum ROS-scavenging ability are successfully developed. Benefiting from its catalytic active sites and degradation products, Zn/Co-MOF endows the scaffolds with excellent antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties to protect cells from ROS invasion, as well as dual-bioactivities of simultaneously inducing osteogenic and chondrogenic differentiation in vitro. Furthermore, in vivo results confirm that MOF-TCP scaffolds accelerate the integrated regeneration of cartilage and subchondral bone in severe osteochondral defects. This study offers a promising strategy for treating defects induced by OA as well as other inflammatory diseases.
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- Chaoqin Shu
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, 200336, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Qu JY, Xie HT, Xiao YT, Zhang YY, Hu ZX, Wang JS, Zhang MC, Xi H. The inhibition of p38 MAPK blocked inflammation to restore the functions of rat meibomian gland epithelial cells. Exp Eye Res 2023; 231:109470. [PMID: 37059216 DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2023.109470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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Meibomian glands (MGs) are vital for ocular surface health. However, the roles of inflammation in the progression of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) are largely unknown. In this study, the roles of the inflammation factor interleukin-1β (IL-1β) via the p38 mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPK) signaling pathway on rat meibomian gland epithelial cells (RMGECs) were explored. Eyelids from adult rat mice at 2 months and 2 years of age were stained with specific antibodies against IL-1β to identify inflammation levels. RMGECs were exposed to IL-1β and/or SB203580, a specific inhibitor of p38 MAPK signaling pathway, for 3 days. Cell proliferation, keratinization, lipid accumulation, and matrix metalloproteinases 9 (MMP9) expression were evaluated by MTT assay, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), immunofluorescence staining, apoptosis assay, lipid staining, and Western blot analyses. We found that IL-1β was significantly higher in the terminal ducts of MGs in rats with age-related MGD than in young rats. IL-1β inhibited cell proliferation, suppressed lipid accumulation and peroxisome proliferator activator receptor γ (PPARγ) expression, and promoted apoptosis while activating the p38 MAPK signaling pathway. Cytokeratin 1 (CK1), a marker for complete keratinization, and MMP9 in RMGECs were also up-regulated by IL-1β. SB203580 effectively diminished the effects of IL-1β on differentiation, keratinization, and MMP9 expression by blocking IL-1β-induced p38 MAPK activation, although it also inhibited cell proliferation. The inhibition of the p38 MAPK signaling pathway blocked IL-1β-induced differentiation reduction, hyperkeratinization, and MMP9 overexpression of RMGECs, which provides a potential therapy for MGD.
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- Jing-Yu Qu
- Department of Ophthalmology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China; Eye Institute of Shandong First Medical University, Qingdao Eye Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Qingdao, 266000, China; State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Qingdao, 266000, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
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Shabbir MA, Mehak F, Khan MR, Ahmed W, Nawaz MF, Hassoun A, Bhat ZF, Aadil RM. Unraveling the role of natural functional oils in modulating osteoarthritis related complications. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2023; 64:6881-6901. [PMID: 36762672 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2176815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common joint disease and has been studied extensively in recent years as no promising therapy available so far for its treatment and remains a great challenge for health care specialists. Although the identification of some major mechanisms that contribute to this disease suggests a plethora of bioactive agents in tackling the associated complications yet OA's pathophysiology is still poorly understood owing to complex mechanistic changes observed. Experimental research is now exploring a wide range of therapeutically effective agents in an effort to find a way to repair OA-related joint degeneration and halt it from getting worse. Data was acquired and reviewed from most relevant and recent studies. This review summarizes the studies that are currently available and focuses on how various unconventional functional oils affect osteoarthritis and the affected joint tissues. An analysis of the recent scientific literature allowed us to highlight the potential anti-arthritic properties of edible oils and their main constituents, which seems to suggest an interesting new potential therapeutic application. Due to eccentric nature of OA, it is necessary to concentrate initially on the management of symptoms. The evidence supporting functional oils chondroprotective potential is still accumulating, underpinning a global need for more sustainable natural sources of treatment. More clinical research that focuses on the consequences of long-term treatment, possible negative effects, and epigenetic implications is necessary to get optimistic results. However, different animal or clinical studies suggest that linolenic and linoleic fatty acids decreased chondrocyte oxidative stress, cartilage breakdown, and expression of inflammatory markers. Distinct fatty acids along with minor components of oils also reduced the generation of prostaglandins and decreased oxidative stress. Furthermore, the potential roles of the main components of edible oils and possible negative results (if any) are also reported. While no severe side effects have been reported for any edible oils. Overall, these studies identify and support the use of functional oils as an adjuvant therapy for the management of OA and as a means of symptomatic alleviation for OA patients. However, to prove the effectiveness or to draw precise conclusions, high-quality clinical trials are required.
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- Muhammad Asim Shabbir
- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Univ. Littoral Côte d'Opale, UMRt 1158 BioEcoAgro, USC ANSES, INRAe, Univ. Artois, Univ. Lille, Univ. Picardie Jules Verne, Univ. Liège, Junia, France
- Sustainable AgriFoodtech Innovation & Research (SAFIR), Arras, France
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- Division of Livestock Products Technology, SKUAST-J, Jammu, J&K, India
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Teng L, Shen Y, Qu Y, Yang L, Yang Y, Jian X, Fan S, Zhang L, Fu Q. Cyasterone inhibits IL-1β-mediated apoptosis and inflammation via the NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways in rat chondrocytes and ameliorates osteoarthritisin vivo. Chin J Nat Med 2023; 21:99-112. [PMID: 36871986 DOI: 10.1016/s1875-5364(23)60388-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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Osteoarthritis is a prevalent global joint disease, which is characterized by inflammatory reaction and cartilage degradation. Cyasterone, a sterone derived from the roots of Cyathula officinalis Kuan, exerts protective effect against several inflammation-related diseases. However, its effect on osteoarthritis remains unclear. The current study was designed to investigate the potential anti-osteoarthritis activity of cyasterone. Primary chondrocytes isolated from rats induced by interleukin (IL)-1β and a rat model stimulated by monosodium iodoacetate (MIA) were used for in vitro and in vivo experiments, respectively. The results of in vitro experiments showed that cyasterone apparently counteracted chondrocyte apoptosis, increased the expression of collagen II and aggrecan, and restrained the production of the inflammatory factors inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs-5 (ADAMTS-5), metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3), and metalloproteinase-13 (MMP-13) induced by IL-1β in chondrocytes. Furthermore, cyasterone ameliorated the inflammation and degenerative progression of osteoarthritis potentially by regulating the nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathways. For in vivo experiments, cyasterone significantly alleviated the inflammatory response and cartilage destruction of rats induced by monosodium iodoacetate, where dexamethasone was used as the positive control. Overall, this study laid a theoretical foundation for developing cyasterone as an effective agent for the alleviation of osteoarthritis.
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- Li Teng
- Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China.
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- Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China.
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Wang P, Qian H, Xiao M, Lv J. Role of signal transduction pathways in IL-1β-induced apoptosis: Pathological and therapeutic aspects. Immun Inflamm Dis 2023; 11:e762. [PMID: 36705417 PMCID: PMC9837938 DOI: 10.1002/iid3.762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Interleukin-1β (IL-1β) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine mainly produced by monocytes and macrophages with a wide range of biological effects. Evidence has shown that IL-1β plays a vital role in the process of apoptosis; however, the specific mechanisms, by which IL-1β induces apoptosis, vary due to different cellular and experimental conditions. Therefore, this present reviewstudy aimed to systematically review the association between the molecular mechanisms of IL-1β-induced apoptosis in pathological processes and the role of signaling pathways. This article also sought to briefly investigate the potential of signaling pathway-targeted therapy in the prevention and treatment of disease. METHODS This is a literature review article. The present discourse aim is first to scrutinize and assess the available literature on IL-1β and apoptosis. The relevant studies using the keywords of "IL-1β-induced apoptosis" and "signaling pathways" were searched in the databases of PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Web of Science. Gathered relevant material, and extracted information was then assessed. RESULTS IL-1β can induce apoptosis in various types of cells under different external stimuli via the mitochondrial pathway, death receptor pathway and endoplasmic reticulum pathway, and that the different pathways are often interconnected. The NF-kB signaling pathway, p38MAPK, and JNK signaling pathways mainly play a proapoptotic part, and the ERK1/2 pathway has a bidirectional role in regulating apoptosis, while activation of the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway can inhibit apoptosis. CONCLUSION This review indicates that IL-1β-induced apoptosis plays an important role in pathogenesis and development of pathology of many inflammatory diseases. Elucidating the role of the signaling pathways will aid the development of targeted therapeutic treatments.
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- Peixuan Wang
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Stomatological HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Stomatological HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Stomatological HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Stomatological HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhouChina
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Liu ZM, Shen PC, Lu CC, Chou SH, Tien YC. Suramin enhances chondrogenic properties by regulating the p67 phox/PI3K/AKT/SOX9 signalling pathway. Bone Joint Res 2022; 11:723-738. [PMID: 36222195 PMCID: PMC9582866 DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.1110.bjr-2022-0013.r2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Aims Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) is a promising treatment for articular cartilage degeneration and injury; however, it requires a large number of human hyaline chondrocytes, which often undergo dedifferentiation during in vitro expansion. This study aimed to investigate the effect of suramin on chondrocyte differentiation and its underlying mechanism. Methods Porcine chondrocytes were treated with vehicle or various doses of suramin. The expression of collagen, type II, alpha 1 (COL2A1), aggrecan (ACAN); COL1A1; COL10A1; SRY-box transcription factor 9 (SOX9); nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) oxidase (NOX); interleukin (IL)-1β; tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNFα); IL-8; and matrix metallopeptidase 13 (MMP-13) in chondrocytes at both messenger RNA (mRNA) and protein levels was determined by quantitative reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and western blot. In addition, the supplementation of suramin to redifferentiation medium for the culture of expanded chondrocytes in 3D pellets was evaluated. Glycosaminoglycan (GAG) and collagen production were evaluated by biochemical analyses and immunofluorescence, as well as by immunohistochemistry. The expression of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and NOX activity were assessed by luciferase reporter gene assay, immunofluorescence analysis, and flow cytometry. Mutagenesis analysis, Alcian blue staining, reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), and western blot assay were used to determine whether p67phox was involved in suramin-enhanced chondrocyte phenotype maintenance. Results Suramin enhanced the COL2A1 and ACAN expression and lowered COL1A1 synthesis. Also, in 3D pellet culture GAG and COL2A1 production was significantly higher in pellets consisting of chondrocytes expanded with suramin compared to controls. Surprisingly, suramin also increased ROS generation, which is largely caused by enhanced NOX (p67phox) activity and membrane translocation. Overexpression of p67phox but not p67phoxAD (deleting amino acid (a.a) 199 to 212) mutant, which does not support ROS production in chondrocytes, significantly enhanced chondrocyte phenotype maintenance, SOX9 expression, and AKT (S473) phosphorylation. Knockdown of p67phox with its specific short hairpin (sh) RNA (shRNA) abolished the suramin-induced effects. Moreover, when these cells were treated with the phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/AKT) inhibitor LY294002 or shRNA of AKT1, p67phox-induced COL2A1 and ACAN expression was significantly inhibited. Conclusion Suramin could redifferentiate dedifferentiated chondrocytes dependent on p67phox activation, which is mediated by the PI3K/AKT/SOX9 signalling pathway. Cite this article: Bone Joint Res 2022;11(10):723–738.
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- Zi-Miao Liu
- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan,Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medical School, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kaohsiung Municipal Siaogang Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan,Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapy Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan,Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medical School, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Yin-Chun Tien. E-mail:
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Essential Roles of Peroxiredoxin IV in Inflammation and Cancer. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27196513. [PMID: 36235049 PMCID: PMC9573489 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27196513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Peroxiredoxin IV (Prx4) is a 2-Cysteine peroxidase with ubiquitous expression in human tissues. Prx4 scavenges hydrogen peroxide and participates in oxidative protein folding in the endoplasmic reticulum. In addition, Prx4 is secreted outside the cell. Prx4 is upregulated in several cancers and is a potential therapeutic target. We have summarized historical and recent advances in the structure, function and biological roles of Prx4, focusing on inflammatory diseases and cancer. Oxidative stress is known to activate pro-inflammatory pathways. Chronic inflammation is a risk factor for cancer development. Hence, redox enzymes such as Prx4 are important players in the crosstalk between inflammation and cancer. Understanding molecular mechanisms of regulation of Prx4 expression and associated signaling pathways in normal physiological and disease conditions should reveal new therapeutic strategies. Thus, although Prx4 is a promising therapeutic target for inflammatory diseases and cancer, further research needs to be conducted to bridge the gap to clinical application.
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Li R, Hu Y, Hou S. An Exploration of Oral-Gut Pathogens Mediating Immune Escape of Pancreatic Cancer via miR-21/PTEN Axis. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:928846. [PMID: 35814712 PMCID: PMC9258743 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.928846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Oral-gut pathogens are closely associated with pancreatic cancer, such as Campylobacter jejuni, Clostridium difficile, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Helicobacter pylori, Porphyromonas gingivalis, and Vibrio cholera, but the related mechanisms remain not well understood. Phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN, a widely known tumor suppressor) play a key role in the anti-cancer immune system. Pancreatic cancer cells with PTEN loss are often in the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment regulated by myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs), regulatory T cells (Tregs), and M2 macrophages, which are regarded as the mechanism in the immune escape of cancers. The miR-21, as an oncogene in human cancers, plays an important role in pancreatic cancer progression, downregulates the levels of PTEN, and may promote cancer to evade host immune surveillance. Some oral-gut pathogens have been found to promote miR-21 expression and reduce PTEN expression. On the other hand, most gut pathogens infection is thought to produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) or activate inflammatory cytokines, which may also induce ROS-mediated miR-21 expression. These pathogens' infection is involved with the cell density of MDSCs, Tregs, and M2 macrophages. Therefore, it is quite reasonable to propose that oral-gut pathogens possibly promote pancreatic cancer escaping from host immune surveillance by activating the miR-21/PTEN axis and immune-suppressive cells. The present exploration suggests that an increased understanding of the pattern of the effects of gut pathogens on the miR-21/PTEN axis will lead to better insights into the specific mechanisms associated with the immune escape of pancreatic cancer caused by oral-gut microbiota.
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Aihaiti Y, Tuerhong X, Zheng H, Cai YS, Yang M, Xu P. Peroxiredoxin 4 regulates tumor-cell-like characteristics of fibroblast-like synoviocytes in rheumatoid arthritis through PI3k/Akt signaling pathway. Clin Immunol 2022; 237:108964. [PMID: 35263665 DOI: 10.1016/j.clim.2022.108964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Revised: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Peroxiredoxin-4 (PRDX4), a member of PRDX family, which played an important role in scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS). The up-regulation of PRDX4 in synovial tissue and synovial fluid from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients has been reported. However, the biological functions of PRDX4 in fibroblast-like synoviocytes (RA-FLS) remains unclear. In this research, we reveal that expression of PRDX4 was notably increased in RA synovial tissue, especially in hyperplastic synovial tissue. PRDX4 silencing significantly inhibited the tumor cell-like behaviors and mRNA expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in RA-FLS. Furthermore, overexpression of PRDX4 markedly activated PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, which can be reverted by Akt inhibitor MK-2206. These observations identified elevated PRDX4 may regulates the tumor cell-like biological characteristic of RA-FLS via Pi3k/Akt pathway. Targeting PRDX4 and its downstream signaling pathway might provide a potential diagnostic markers and therapeutic target for RA.
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- Yirixiati Aihaiti
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710000, Shaanxi Province, China; Department of Joint Surgery, Xi'an Jiaotong University Affiliated Honghui Hospital, Xi'an 710000, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Xi'an Jiaotong University Affiliated Honghui Hospital, Xi'an 710000, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Xi'an Jiaotong University Affiliated Honghui Hospital, Xi'an 710000, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Xi'an Jiaotong University Affiliated Honghui Hospital, Xi'an 710000, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Xi'an Jiaotong University Affiliated Honghui Hospital, Xi'an 710000, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710000, Shaanxi Province, China; Department of Joint Surgery, Xi'an Jiaotong University Affiliated Honghui Hospital, Xi'an 710000, Shaanxi Province, China.
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Cartilage degeneration is associated with activation of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway in a growing rat experimental model of developmental trochlear dysplasia. J Adv Res 2022; 35:109-116. [PMID: 35003796 PMCID: PMC8721235 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2021.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Established a new experimental rat model of the developmental trochlear dysplasia; Using the macroscopic morphological and micro-CT to assess trochlear dysplasia; Using Histological staining to investigate the cartilage degradation of the model; Investigated the relationship of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway with trochlear dysplasia cartilage degeneration; Using immunohistochemistry and qPCR to investigate the PI3K/AKT and the marker of the cartilage degeneration.
Introduction Trochlear dysplasia is a commonly encountered lower extremity deformity in humans. However, the molecular mechanism of cartilage degeneration in trochlear dysplasia is unclear thus far. Objectives The PI3K/AKT signaling pathway is known to be important for regulating the pathophysiology of cartilage degeneration. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway with trochlear dysplasia cartilage degeneration. Methods In total, 120 female Sprague-Dawley rats (4 weeks of age) were randomly separated into control and experimental groups. Distal femurs were isolated from the experimental group at 4, 8, and 12 weeks after surgery; they were isolated from the control group at the same time points. Micro-computed tomography and histological examination were performed to investigate trochlear anatomy and changes in trochlear cartilage. Subsequently, expression patterns of PI3K/AKT, TGFβ1, and ADAMTS-4 in cartilage were investigated by immunohistochemistry and quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Results In the experimental group, the trochlear dysplasia model was successfully established at 8 weeks after surgery. Moreover, cartilage degeneration was observed beginning at 8 weeks after surgery, with higher protein and mRNA expression levels of PI3K/AKT, TGFβ1, and ADAMTS-4, relative to the control group. Conclusion Patellar instability might lead to trochlear dysplasia in growing rats. Moreover, trochlear dysplasia may cause patellofemoral osteoarthritis; cartilage degeneration in trochlear dysplasia might be associated with activation of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. These results provide insights regarding the high incidence of osteoarthritis in patients with trochlear dysplasia. However, more research is needed to clarify the underlying mechanisms.
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Doxorubicin suppresses chondrocyte differentiation by stimulating ROS production. Eur J Pharm Sci 2021; 167:106013. [PMID: 34547383 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2021.106013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Revised: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Doxorubicin (DOX) is widely used as an effective chemotherapy agent in human cancer. Our study aimed to explore the specific mechanism of DOX in osteoarthritis (OA). METHODS A mouse OA model was established by destabilizing the medial meniscus (DMM), and the role of DOX was determined by intraperitoneally injecting 5 or 10 mg/kg DOX. The expression of collagen type-II (Col-2) was detected by immunohistochemistry staining, and the expression of plasma interleukin (IL)-6 (IL-6), IL-1beta (IL-1β), and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha (TNF-α) was evaluated by specific ELISA kits, and the expression of Sry-related HMG box 9 (SOX-9) was detected by western blot. Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs) were used to explore the mechanism of DOX in vitro. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) production was determined by flow cytometry. Cell viability was measured by Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay. Chondrocyte differentiation was evaluated by Alcian blue staining assay. The expression of chondrocyte differentiation-related markers was detected by quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). RESULTS DOX exposure exacerbated OA progression and inhibited chondrocyte differentiation of BMMSCs. DOX also increased ROS production in BMMSCs. Meanwhile, DOX further increased the elevation of plasma IL-6, IL-1β and TNF-α induced by DMM and obviously reduced the expression of chondrocyte differentiation-related markers, including collagen type II a1 (Col2A1), collagen type X alpha 1 (Col10A1), and aggrecan. Moreover, ROS scavengers NAC and MitoQ efficiently alleviated DOX toxicity, including ROS production and chondrocyte differentiation in BMMSCs. CONCLUSION Our study revealed that DOX suppressed chondrocyte differentiation by stimulating ROS production, providing a novel theoretical strategy for the clinical treatment of OA caused by DOX.
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Shen C, Gao M, Chen H, Zhan Y, Lan Q, Li Z, Xiong W, Qin Z, Zheng L, Zhao J. Reactive oxygen species (ROS)-responsive nanoprobe for bioimaging and targeting therapy of osteoarthritis. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:395. [PMID: 34838028 PMCID: PMC8627084 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-01136-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Stimulus-responsive therapy that allows precise imaging-guided therapy is limited for osteoarthritis (OA) therapy due to the selection of proper physiological markers as stimulus. Based on that the over-production of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) is associated with the progression in OA, we selected ROS as markers and designed a cartilage targeting and ROS-responsive theranostic nanoprobe that can be used for effective bioimaging and therapy of OA. This nanoprobe was fabricated by using PEG micelles modified with ROS-sensitive thioketal linkers (TK) and cartilage-targeting peptide, termed TKCP, which was then encapsulated with Dexamethasone (DEX) to form TKCP@DEX nanoparticles. Results showed that the nanoprobe can smartly “turn on” in response to excessive ROS and “turn off” in the normal joint. By applying different doses of ROS inducer and ROS inhibitor, this nanoprobe can emit ROS-dependent fluorescence according to the degree of OA severity, helpful to precise disease classification in clinic. Specifically targeting cartilage, TKCP@DEX could effectively respond to ROS and sustained release DEX to remarkably reduce cartilage damage in the OA joints. This smart, sensitive and endogenously activated ROS-responsive nanoprobe is promising for OA theranostics. ![]()
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- Chong Shen
- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.,Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, No. 15 Lequn Road, Guilin, 541001, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.,Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China. .,Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China. .,Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China. .,Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China. .,Department of Orthopaedics Trauma and Hand Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China. .,Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, International Joint Laboratory On Regeneration of Bone and Soft Tissue, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
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Zhang H, Li J, Xiang X, Zhou B, Zhao C, Wei Q, Sun Y, Chen J, Lai B, Luo Z, Li A. Tert-butylhydroquinone attenuates osteoarthritis by protecting chondrocytes and inhibiting macrophage polarization. Bone Joint Res 2021; 10:704-713. [PMID: 34724799 PMCID: PMC8636180 DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.1011.bjr-2020-0242.r4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Aims Tert-butylhydroquinone (tBHQ) has been identified as an inhibitor of oxidative stress-induced injury and apoptosis in human neural stem cells. However, the role of tBHQ in osteoarthritis (OA) is unclear. This study was carried out to investigate the role of tBHQ in OA. Methods OA animal model was induced by destabilization of the medial meniscus (DMM). Different concentrations of tBHQ (25 and 50 mg/kg) were intraperitoneally injected in ten-week-old female mice. Chondrocytes were isolated from articular cartilage of mice and treated with 5 ng/ml lipopolysaccharide (LPS) or 10 ng/ml interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β) for 24 hours, and then treated with different concentrations of tBHQ (10, 20, and 40 μM) for 12 hours. The expression levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) in blood were measured. The expression levels of interleukin 6 (IL-6), IL-1β, and tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) leptin in plasma were measured using enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent assay (ELISA) kits. The expression of nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB) and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signalling pathway proteins, and macrophage repolarization-related markers, were detected by western blot. Results Tert-butylhydroquinone significantly attenuated cartilage destruction in DMM-induced mice in vivo. It demonstrated clear evidence of inhibiting IL-1β-induced chondrocyte apoptosis, inflammation, and differentiation defect in vitro. Meanwhile, tBHQ inhibited LPS-induced activation of NF-κB and MAPK signalling pathways, and also inhibited LPS-induced reactive oxygen species production and macrophages repolarization in vitro. Conclusion Taken together, tBHQ might be a potential therapeutic strategy for protecting against OA development. Cite this article: Bone Joint Res 2021;10(11):704–713.
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- Hua Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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de Sire A, Marotta N, Marinaro C, Curci C, Invernizzi M, Ammendolia A. Role of Physical Exercise and Nutraceuticals in Modulating Molecular Pathways of Osteoarthritis. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:5722. [PMID: 34072015 PMCID: PMC8198532 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22115722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful and disabling disease that affects millions of patients. Its etiology is largely unknown, but it is most likely multifactorial. OA pathogenesis involves the catabolism of the cartilage extracellular matrix and is supported by inflammatory and oxidative signaling pathways and marked epigenetic changes. To delay OA progression, a wide range of exercise programs and naturally derived compounds have been suggested. This literature review aims to analyze the main signaling pathways and the evidence about the synergistic effects of these two interventions to counter OA. The converging nutrigenomic and physiogenomic intervention could slow down and reduce the complex pathological features of OA. This review provides a comprehensive picture of a possible signaling approach for targeting OA molecular pathways, initiation, and progression.
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- Alessandro de Sire
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro “Magna Graecia”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (N.M.); (C.M.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro “Magna Graecia”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (N.M.); (C.M.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro “Magna Graecia”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (N.M.); (C.M.); (A.A.)
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Neurosciences, ASST Carlo Poma, 46100 Mantova, Italy;
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Piedmont, 28100 Novara, Italy;
- Translational Medicine, Dipartimento Attività Integrate Ricerca e Innovazione (DAIRI), Azienda Ospedaliera S.S. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, 15121 Alessandria, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro “Magna Graecia”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (N.M.); (C.M.); (A.A.)
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Li Z, Huang Z, Bai L. The P2X7 Receptor in Osteoarthritis. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:628330. [PMID: 33644066 PMCID: PMC7905059 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.628330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disease. With the increasing aging population, the associated socio-economic costs are also increasing. Analgesia and surgery are the primary treatment options in late-stage OA, with drug treatment only possible in early prevention to improve patients' quality of life. The most important structural component of the joint is cartilage, consisting solely of chondrocytes. Instability in chondrocyte balance results in phenotypic changes and cell death. Therefore, cartilage degradation is a direct consequence of chondrocyte imbalance, resulting in the degradation of the extracellular matrix and the release of pro-inflammatory factors. These factors affect the occurrence and development of OA. The P2X7 receptor (P2X7R) belongs to the purinergic receptor family and is a non-selective cation channel gated by adenosine triphosphate. It mediates Na+, Ca2+ influx, and K+ efflux, participates in several inflammatory reactions, and plays an important role in the different mechanisms of cell death. However, the relationship between P2X7R-mediated cell death and the progression of OA requires investigation. In this review, we correlate potential links between P2X7R, cartilage degradation, and inflammatory factor release in OA. We specifically focus on inflammation, apoptosis, pyroptosis, and autophagy. Lastly, we discuss the therapeutic potential of P2X7R as a potential drug target for OA.
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- Zihao Li
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Foreign Languages College, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Ruan Z, Deng H, Liang M, Xu Z, Lai M, Ren H, Deng X, Su X. Downregulation of long non-coding RNA MAFG-AS1 represses tumorigenesis of colorectal cancer cells through the microRNA-149-3p-dependent inhibition of HOXB8. Cancer Cell Int 2020; 20:511. [PMID: 33093810 PMCID: PMC7574567 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-020-01485-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2019] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is considered as the second common death-induced cancer. More recently, association of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) with CRC has been extensively investigated. Therefore, the present study was performed to determine whether lncRNA MAF BZIP Transcription Factor G Antisense RNA 1 (MAFG-AS1) could regulate biological activities of CRC cells and unravel the underlying mechanisms. Methods CRC and corresponding adjacent tissues were collected to determine the expression of lncRNA MAFG-AS1, microRNA-149-3p (miR-149-3p) and homeobox B8 (HOXB8) by RT-qPCR. Dual luciferase reporter gene assay was used to explore the targeting relationship between miR-149-3p and lncRNA MAFG-AS1 and between miR-149-3p and HOXB8, followed by RNA immunoprecipitation for verification. Migration, proliferation, invasion, and apoptosis of HCT116 and LoVo cells were examined when lncRNA MAFG-AS1 was silenced or miR-149-3p was overexpressed. Furthermore, tumorigenicity of HCT116 and LoVo cells was measured in vivo by tumor xenograft in nude mice. Results LncRNA MAFG-AS1 and HOXB8 were found to be highly expressed in CRC tissues and cells, while miR-149-3p was under-expressed. LncRNA MAFG-AS1 negatively regulated miR-149-3p while miR-149-3p downregulated HOXB8. In addition, lncRNA MAFG-AS1 silencing by shRNA or miR-149-3p upregulation by mimic suppressed the migration, proliferation, invasion and tumorigenesis but promoted the apoptosis of HCT116 and LoVo cells. Conclusion Taken together, lncRNA MAFG-AS1 downregulation inhibits the malignant behaviors of CRC cells by upregulating miR-149-3p and downregulating HOXB8, providing a potential therapeutic target for CRC treatment.
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- Zhiyan Ruan
- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Province, Guangdong Food & Drug Vocational College, No. 321, Longdong North Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, 510520 P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Province, Guangdong Food & Drug Vocational College, No. 321, Longdong North Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, 510520 P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Province, Guangdong Food & Drug Vocational College, No. 321, Longdong North Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, 510520 P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Province, Guangdong Food & Drug Vocational College, No. 321, Longdong North Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, 510520 P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Province, Guangdong Food & Drug Vocational College, No. 321, Longdong North Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, 510520 P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Province, Guangdong Food & Drug Vocational College, No. 321, Longdong North Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, 510520 P.R. China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, No. 280, East Ring Road, Guangzhou University Town, Guangzhou, 510006 P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Province, Guangdong Food & Drug Vocational College, No. 321, Longdong North Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, 510520 P.R. China
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Luo Y, Zou Y, Li LP, Wang ZZ, Wang LQ, Zhang ZY, Liu FY, Huang OP. Suppression of PRDX4 inhibits cell proliferation and invasion of ectopic endometrial stromal cells in endometriosis. Gynecol Endocrinol 2020; 36:895-901. [PMID: 32436404 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2020.1768369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Oxidative stress (OS) has been proposed to play a role in the development of EMs. Peroxiredoxins are a family of antioxidant proteins that exhibit peroxidase activity in a thioredoxin-dependent manner, protecting cells against OS. The Western blotting results showed that the relative expression of PRDX4 was significantly increased in ectopic endometria compared with the normal endometria of EMs-free (p < .05). The H2O2 concentration was also significantly higher in the ectopic endometrium. PRDX4 siRNA was transfected into primary ectopic endometrial stromal cells (EESCs). The viability of the transfected EESCs was measured by CCK-8 assay, and the results showed significantly decreased cell viability. Furthermore, the apoptosis rate and ROS generation in flow cytometry assays were significantly increased after the knockdown of PRDX4 expression (p < .05). Scratch assays and transwell assays revealed that decreased expression of PRDX4 mediated by siRNA inhibited EESC migration and invasion. In conclusion, these findings indicate the potential role of PRDX4 in the development of EMs and PRDX4 as a possible therapeutic target for EMs treatment.
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- Yong Luo
- Key Laboratory of Women's Reproductive Health of Jiangxi Province, Jiangxi Provincial Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
- Central Laboratory, Jiangxi Provincial Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Women's Reproductive Health of Jiangxi Province, Jiangxi Provincial Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
- Central Laboratory, Jiangxi Provincial Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Prenatal Diagnosis Center, Jiangxi Provincial Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Jiangxi Health Vocational College, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Reproductive Health, Jiangxi Provincial Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Women's Reproductive Health of Jiangxi Province, Jiangxi Provincial Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
- Central Laboratory, Jiangxi Provincial Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Women's Reproductive Health of Jiangxi Province, Jiangxi Provincial Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
- Central Laboratory, Jiangxi Provincial Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Jiangxi Provincial Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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Yang L, Wang Z, Zou C, Mi Y, Tang H, Wu X. Ubiquitin-specific protease 49 attenuates IL-1β-induced rat primary chondrocyte apoptosis by facilitating Axin deubiquitination and subsequent Wnt/β-catenin signaling cascade inhibition. Mol Cell Biochem 2020; 474:263-275. [PMID: 32737772 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-020-03850-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is an age-related chronic joint degenerative disease. Interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β) is considered a marker for the progression of OA. In this study, we found that Ubiquitin-Specific Peptidase 49 (USP49) was significantly less expressed in OA patients compared with healthy individuals. Treating primary rat chondrocytes with different concentrations of IL-1β resulted in decreased Usp49 expression, while Usp49 overexpression could attenuate IL-1β-induced chondrocyte apoptosis by promoting Axin deubiquitination. The deubiquitination of Axin led to the accumulation of the protein, which in turn resulted in β-catenin degradation and Wnt/β-catenin signaling cascade inhibition. Interestingly, we also found that [6]-gingerol, an anti-OA drug, could upregulate the protein level of Usp49 and suppress the Wnt/β-catenin signaling cascade in primary rat chondrocytes. Taken together, our study not only demonstrates that Usp49 can negatively regulate the progression of OA by inhibiting the Wnt/β-catenin signaling cascade, but also elucidates the underlying molecular mechanisms.
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- Lanbo Yang
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan, China
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- Knee Injury Center, Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province (Henan Provincial Orthopaedic Hospital), Luoyang, 471000, Henan, China
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- Knee Injury Center, Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province (Henan Provincial Orthopaedic Hospital), Luoyang, 471000, Henan, China
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- Knee Injury Center, Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province (Henan Provincial Orthopaedic Hospital), Luoyang, 471000, Henan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan, China.
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Shi X, Han L, Sun T, Zhang F, Ji S, Zhang M, Wang X, Yang W. Silencing UHRF1 enhances cell autophagy to prevent articular chondrocytes from apoptosis in osteoarthritis through PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2020; 529:1018-1024. [PMID: 32819559 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2020.06.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 06/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common chronic degenerative joint disease, and chondrocyte apoptosis is one of most important pathological changes of OA pathogenesis. Growing studies have shown that Ubiquitin-like with PHD and RING finger domains 1 (UHRF1) is an important epigenetic regulatory factor that regulates cell proliferation and apoptosis of various tumors, but its role in OA remains ill-defined. In the present study, we found that UHRF1 expression was increased in human OA cartilage tissues, compared with normal cartilage tissues. Interleukin-1β (IL-1β), a major inflammatory cytokine that promotes cartilage degradation in OA, was used to stimulate primary human chondrocytes in vitro. The expression of UHRF1 was also enhanced in IL-1β-induced chondrocytes. Moreover, down-regulation of UHRF1 induced an increase on cell proliferation and autophagy, and a decrease on apoptosis of chondrocytes after IL-1β treatment. Further data indicated that silencing UHRF1 attenuated the up-regulation of IL-1β on phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (AKT)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway in chondrocytes. Then, an activator of PI3K weakened the effect of UHRF1 silencing on cell proliferation, autophagy, apoptosis of IL-1β-induced chondrocytes, and the cell autophagy special inhibitor 3-methyladenine (3-MA) also showed a same impact on UHRF1, hence suggesting that knockdown of UHRF1 enhances cell autophagy to protect chondrocytes from apoptosis in OA through PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway. In conclusion, our study suggests that UHRF1 may be a potential regulator of chondrocyte apoptosis in the pathogenesis of OA.
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- Xiaojuan Shi
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
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- Outpatient Department, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, 710068, China
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- Outpatient Department,No.986 Hospital,The Forth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710054, China.
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Wang H, Zhu H, Yang X. Dioscin exhibits anti-inflammatory effects in IL-1β-stimulated human osteoarthritis chondrocytes by activating LXRα. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2020; 42:340-345. [PMID: 32515238 DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2020.1775248] [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] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disease that characterized by the degradation of articular cartilage. In this study, we aimed to investigate the anti-inflammatory activity of dioscin on IL-1β-stimulated human osteoarthritis chondrocytes. METHODS The production of PGE2 and NO was measured in this study. MMP1 and MMP3 were detected by ELISA. The expression of LXRα and NF-κB were tested by western blot analysis. RESULTS Treatment of dioscin suppressed the production of PGE2 and NO, as well as the expression of COX-2 and iNOS (their key regulatory genes). Dioscin also attenuated the secretion of MMP1 and MMP3. Furthermore, dioscin inhibited the phosphorylation of NF-κB p65 and IκBα induced by IL-1β. The degradation of IκBα induced by IL-1β was also suppressed by dioscin. Dioscin increased the expression of LXRα and pretreatment of GGPP, the LXRα inhibitor, blocked the anti-inflammatory effects of dioscin. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, this study indicated that dioscin-mediated anti-inflammatory effect may be involved in the activation of LXRα.
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- Haitao Wang
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang, China
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Sun K, Luo J, Guo J, Yao X, Jing X, Guo F. The PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway in osteoarthritis: a narrative review. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2020; 28:400-409. [PMID: 32081707 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2020.02.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 292] [Impact Index Per Article: 73.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Revised: 02/05/2020] [Accepted: 02/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a complicated degenerative disease that affects whole joint tissue. Currently, apart from surgical approaches to treat late stage OA, effective treatments to reverse OA are not available. Thus, the mechanisms leading to OA, and more effective approaches to treat OA should be investigated. According to available evidence, the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway is essential for normal metabolism of joint tissues, but is also involved in development of OA. To provide a wide viewpoint to roles of PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway in osteoarthritis, a comprehensive literature search was performed using PubMed terms 'PI3K OR AKT OR mTOR' and 'osteoarthritis'. This review highlights the role of PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling in cartilage degradation, subchondral bone dysfunction, and synovial inflammation, and discusses how this signaling pathway affects development of the disease. We also summarize recent evidences of therapeutic approaches to treat OA by targeting the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway, and discuss potential challenges in developing these strategies for clinical treatment of OA.
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- K Sun
- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China.
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- The Center for Biomedical Research, The Tongji Hospital Research Building, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China.
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Li Y, Nie J, Jiang P. Oleanolic acid mitigates interleukin-1β-induced chondrocyte dysfunction by regulating miR-148-3p-modulated FGF2 expression. J Gene Med 2020; 22:e3169. [PMID: 32028542 DOI: 10.1002/jgm.3169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Revised: 01/28/2020] [Accepted: 02/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND microRNA (miR)-mediated post-transcriptional repression has been reported in the process of chondrocyte dysfunction. The present study aimed to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying in oleanolic acid (OLA)-prevented interleukin (IL)-1β-induced chondrocyte dysfunction via the miR-148-3p/fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2) signaling pathway. METHODS Candidate miRs were filtrated using miR microarray assays in chondrocytes with or without IL-1β stimulation. Gene expression of candidate miRs and protein expression of FGF2 were analyzed using a quantitative reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction and western blotting, respectively. Cell growth was evaluated using cell counting kit-8 assays. Cell apoptosis was detected using Annexin V-fluorescein isothiocyanate double staining. RESULTS Treatment with OLA counteracted IL-1β-evoked chondrocyte growth inhibition, apoptosis, caspase3 production, and release of malondialdehyde (MDA) and 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine. Additionally, FGF2 protein expression levels elevated by IL-1β were down-regulated by OLA and transfection with miR-148-3p mimics. IL-1β-induced down-regulation of miR-148-3p in chondrocytes was evaluated by OLA administration. Bioinformatics algorithms and experimental measurements indicated that FGF2 might be a direct target of miR-148-3p. miR-148-3p mimics exhibited equal authenticity of OLA to protect against IL-1β-induced chondrocyte dysfunction. CONCLUSIONS Our present findings highlight a protective effect of OLA on IL-1β-induced chondrocyte dysfunction, and a novel signal cascade comprising the miR-148-3p/FGF2 signaling pathway might be a potential therapeutic target of OLA with respect to preventing the progression of osteoarthritis.
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- Yuanli Li
- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuang Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuang Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuang Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan Province, China
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Wang K, Chu M, Wang F, Zhao Y, Chen H, Dai X. Putative functional variants of PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway are associated with knee osteoarthritis susceptibility. J Clin Lab Anal 2020; 34:e23240. [PMID: 32052902 PMCID: PMC7307371 DOI: 10.1002/jcla.23240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2019] [Revised: 01/07/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative musculoskeletal disease which causes joint deformity and pain and finally leads to limb dysfunction. Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) has the highest incidence among all kinds of OA. Strong evidence leads to the understanding that P13K/AKT/mTOR signaling is very important in cartilage degeneration. METHODS This research sought to understand the association between genetic variation of PI3K/AKT/mTOR genes and KOA susceptibility among Chinese population. All the genetic variants of PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway were graded and selected using RegulomeDB database, and then, an association study including 278 osteoarthritis patients and 289 controls was conducted. RESULTS Finally, eight SNPs' genotypes' distributions and susceptibility to KOA were presented. AKT1 rs2498789 was associated with KOA susceptibility in dominate genetic model (AA + GA vs GG) after adjusted for BMI, age, and gender: OR = 1.46, 95% CI: 1.03-2.05, P = .03. PIK3CA rs7646409 was also associated with KOA susceptibility (TC vs TT) after adjusted for BMI, age, and gender: OR = 0.58, 95% CI: 0.36-0.93, P = .02. PIK3CA rs7646409 (TC vs TT) with KOA risk was more significant in age < 60 group (P for heterogeneity was .03). Risk score showed significant association with KOA susceptibility after cumulative analysis (OR = 2.45, 95% CI: 1.35-4.45, P = .003). CONCLUSIONS This study shows that genetic variation of PI3K/AKT/mTOR is associated with KOA susceptibility in Chinese Han population, indicating that PI3K/AKT/mTOR is very important in KOA pathogenesis.
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- Kejie Wang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Changzhou First People's Hospital, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China.,Department of Orthopaedics, Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Changzhou First People's Hospital, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China.,Department of Orthopaedics, Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Changzhou First People's Hospital, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China.,Department of Orthopaedics, Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Changzhou First People's Hospital, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China.,Department of Orthopaedics, Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Changzhou First People's Hospital, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China.,Department of Orthopaedics, Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Sirong S, Yang C, Taoran T, Songhang L, Shiyu L, Yuxin Z, Xiaoru S, Tao Z, Yunfeng L, Xiaoxiao C. Effects of tetrahedral framework nucleic acid/wogonin complexes on osteoarthritis. Bone Res 2020; 8:6. [PMID: 32047705 PMCID: PMC7010777 DOI: 10.1038/s41413-019-0077-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2019] [Revised: 05/26/2019] [Accepted: 06/13/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis, a disorder characterized by articular cartilage deterioration, varying degrees of inflammation, and chondrocyte apoptosis, is the most common chronic joint disease. To slow or reverse its progression, inflammation should be inhibited, and chondrocyte proliferation should be promoted. Tetrahedral framework nucleic acids can be internalized by chondrocytes (even inflammatory chondrocytes) and can enhance their proliferation and migration. Wogonin, a naturally occurring flavonoid, suppresses oxidative stress and inhibits inflammation. In this study, tetrahedral framework nucleic acids were successfully self-assembled and used to load wogonin. We confirmed the effective formation of tetrahedral framework nucleic acid/wogonin complexes by dynamic light scattering, zeta potential analysis, transmission electron microscopy, and fluorescence spectrophotometry. Tetrahedral framework nucleic acids, wogonin, and especially tetrahedral framework nucleic acid/wogonin complexes effectively alleviated inflammation in vitro and in vivo and prevented cartilage destruction. In addition, these materials remarkably downregulated the expression of inflammatory mediators and matrix metalloproteinases, upregulated chondrogenic markers, and promoted tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1 and B-cell lymphoma 2 expression. In vivo, after treatment with tetrahedral framework nucleic acid/wogonin complexes, the bone mineral density in regenerated tissues was much higher than that found in the untreated groups. Histologically, the complexes enhanced new tissue regeneration, significantly suppressed chondrocyte apoptosis, and promoted chondrogenic marker expression. They also inhibited cell apoptosis, increased chondrogenic marker expression, and suppressed the expression of inflammatory mediators in osteoarthritis. Therefore, we believe that tetrahedral framework nucleic acid/wogonin complexes can be used as an injectable form of therapy for osteoarthritis.
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- Shi Sirong
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hosptial of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041 China
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- Department of Liver Surgery & Liver Transplantation Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041 Sichuan Province China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hosptial of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hosptial of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hosptial of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hosptial of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hosptial of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hosptial of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hosptial of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hosptial of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041 China
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Cho H, Bhatti FUR, Hasty KA, Yi AK. Nanosome-Mediated Delivery Of Protein Kinase D Inhibitor Protects Chondrocytes From Interleukin-1β-Induced Stress And Apoptotic Death. Int J Nanomedicine 2019; 14:8835-8846. [PMID: 31806974 PMCID: PMC6857658 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s218901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2019] [Accepted: 08/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background Inflammatory stress caused by protein kinase D (PKD) plays a critical role in damaging chondrocytes and extracellular matrix (ECM) during osteoarthritis (OA). The PKD inhibitor (PKDi) (CRT0066101) has been used to overcome inflammation in different cell types. However, the efficacy of a therapeutic drug can be limited due to off-target distribution, slow cellular internalization, and limited lysosomal escape. In order to overcome this issue, we developed nanosomes carrying CRT0066101 (PKDi-Nano) and tested their efficacy in vitro in chondrocytes. Methods Chondrocytes were subjected to IL-1β-induced inflammatory stress treated with either PKDi or PKDi-Nano. Effects of treatment were measured in terms of cytotoxicity, cellular morphology, viability, apoptosis, phosphorylation of protein kinase B (Akt), and anabolic/catabolic gene expression analyses related to cartilage tissue. Results and Discussion The effects of PKDi-Nano treatment were more pronounced as compared to PKDi treatment. Cytotoxicity and apoptosis were significantly reduced following PKDi-Nano treatment (P < 0.001). Cellular morphology was also restored to normal size and shape. The viability of chondrocytes was significantly enhanced in PKDi-Nano-treated cells (P < 0.001). The data indicated that PKDi-Nano acted independently of the Akt pathway. Gene expression analyses revealed significant increases in the expression levels of anabolic genes with concomitant decreases in the level of catabolic genes. Our results indicate that PKDi-Nano attenuated the effects of IL-1β via the nuclear factor kappa-light-chain enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB) pathway. Conclusion Taken together, these results suggest that PKDi-Nano can be used as a successful strategy to reduce IL1β-induced inflammatory stress in chondrocytes.
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- Hongsik Cho
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Campbell Clinic, Memphis, TN, USA.,151 Research Service, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA.,151 Research Service, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Campbell Clinic, Memphis, TN, USA.,151 Research Service, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Biochemistry, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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miR-140 Attenuates the Progression of Early-Stage Osteoarthritis by Retarding Chondrocyte Senescence. MOLECULAR THERAPY-NUCLEIC ACIDS 2019; 19:15-30. [PMID: 31790972 PMCID: PMC6909049 DOI: 10.1016/j.omtn.2019.10.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2018] [Revised: 09/01/2019] [Accepted: 10/25/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a major cause of joint pain and disability, and chondrocyte senescence is a key pathological process in OA and may be a target of new therapeutics. MicroRNA-140 (miR-140) plays a protective role in OA, but little is known about its epigenetic effect on chondrocyte senescence. In this study, we first validated the features of chondrocyte senescence characterized by increased cell cycle arrest in the G0/G1 phase and the expression of senescence-associated β-galactosidase (SA-βGal), p16INK4a, p21, p53, and γH2AX in human knee OA. Then, we revealed in interleukin 1β (IL-1β)-induced OA chondrocytes in vitro that pretransfection with miR-140 effectively inhibited the expression of SA-βGal, p16INK4a, p21, p53, and γH2AX. Furthermore, in vivo results from trauma-induced early-stage OA rats showed that intra-articularly injected miR-140 could rapidly reach the chondrocyte cytoplasm and induce molecular changes similar to the in vitro results, resulting in a noticeable alleviation of OA progression. Finally, bioinformatics analysis predicted the potential targets of miR-140 and a mechanistic network by which miR-140 regulates chondrocyte senescence. Collectively, miR-140 can effectively attenuate the progression of early-stage OA by retarding chondrocyte senescence, contributing new evidence of the involvement of miR-mediated epigenetic regulation of chondrocyte senescence in OA pathogenesis.
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Lipinski S, Pfeuffer S, Arnold P, Treitz C, Aden K, Ebsen H, Falk-Paulsen M, Gisch N, Fazio A, Kuiper J, Luzius A, Billmann-Born S, Schreiber S, Nuñez G, Beer HD, Strowig T, Lamkanfi M, Tholey A, Rosenstiel P. Prdx4 limits caspase-1 activation and restricts inflammasome-mediated signaling by extracellular vesicles. EMBO J 2019; 38:e101266. [PMID: 31544965 PMCID: PMC6792017 DOI: 10.15252/embj.2018101266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2018] [Revised: 08/05/2019] [Accepted: 08/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Inflammasomes are cytosolic protein complexes, which orchestrate the maturation of active IL‐1β by proteolytic cleavage via caspase‐1. Although many principles of inflammasome activation have been described, mechanisms that limit inflammasome‐dependent immune responses remain poorly defined. Here, we show that the thiol‐specific peroxidase peroxiredoxin‐4 (Prdx4) directly regulates IL‐1β generation by interfering with caspase‐1 activity. We demonstrate that caspase‐1 and Prdx4 form a redox‐sensitive regulatory complex via caspase‐1 cysteine 397 that leads to caspase‐1 sequestration and inactivation. Mice lacking Prdx4 show an increased susceptibility to LPS‐induced septic shock. This effect was phenocopied in mice carrying a conditional deletion of Prdx4 in the myeloid lineage (Prdx4‐ΔLysMCre). Strikingly, we demonstrate that Prdx4 co‐localizes with inflammasome components in extracellular vesicles (EVs) from inflammasome‐activated macrophages. Purified EVs are able to transmit a robust IL‐1β‐dependent inflammatory response in vitro and also in recipient mice in vivo. Loss of Prdx4 boosts the pro‐inflammatory potential of EVs. These findings identify Prdx4 as a critical regulator of inflammasome activity and provide new insights into remote cell‐to‐cell communication function of inflammasomes via macrophage‐derived EVs.
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- Simone Lipinski
- Institute of Clinical Molecular Biology, Christian-Albrechts-University and University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Molecular Biology, Christian-Albrechts-University and University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Anatomical Institute, Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Systematic Proteome Research and Bioanalytics, Institute for Experimental Medicine, Christian-Albrechts-University, Kiel, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Molecular Biology, Christian-Albrechts-University and University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany.,1st Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Molecular Biology, Christian-Albrechts-University and University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Molecular Biology, Christian-Albrechts-University and University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Division of Bioanalytical Chemistry, Priority Area Infections, Research Center Borstel, Leibniz Lung Center, Borstel, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Molecular Biology, Christian-Albrechts-University and University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Molecular Biology, Christian-Albrechts-University and University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Molecular Biology, Christian-Albrechts-University and University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Molecular Biology, Christian-Albrechts-University and University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- 1st Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Microbial Immune Regulation, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.,VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research, VIB, Ghent, Belgium
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- Systematic Proteome Research and Bioanalytics, Institute for Experimental Medicine, Christian-Albrechts-University, Kiel, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Molecular Biology, Christian-Albrechts-University and University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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Yan S, Jiang C, Li H, Li D, Dong W. FAM3A protects chondrocytes against interleukin-1β-induced apoptosis through regulating PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2019; 516:209-214. [PMID: 31208715 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2019.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2019] [Accepted: 06/03/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Chondrocyte death due to apoptosis is central for osteoarthritis (OA) pathogenesis. The family with sequence similarity 3A (FAM3A) is a mitochondrial protein that plays an important role for cellular adaptation to stress and cell survival. Yet, whether FAM3A is associated with chondrocyte apoptosis and OA pathogenesis remains uncharacterized. In this study, we found that FAM3A expression was downregulated in cartilage tissue from an experimental OA mouse model. Besides, FAM3A expression was also reduced in chondrocytes treated with interleukin-1β (IL-1β), an inflammatory cytokine that promotes cartilage degradation. Moreover, we discovered that FAM3A attenuated chondrocyte apoptosis induced by IL-1β treatment in vitro, suggesting a protective effect of FAM3A against chondrocyte apoptosis. Moreover, mechanistically, FAM3A activated PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway in IL-1β-treated chondrocytes, and blockade of PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway with specific inhibitors, wortmannin and LY294002, diminished FAM3A effect on IL-1β-induced chondrocyte apoptosis, hence demonstrating that FAM3A attenuates IL-1β-induced chondrocyte apoptosis through activating the pro-survival PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway. In conclusion, our study may identify FAM3A as a potential regulator of chondrocyte apoptosis involved in OA pathogenesis.
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- Song Yan
- Bone and Joint Surgery, Shenzhen Baoan Shiyan People's Hospital, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, China
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- Department of General Surgery, People's Hospital of Baoan District, China
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- Bone and Joint Surgery, Shenzhen Baoan Shiyan People's Hospital, China
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- Bone and Joint Surgery, Shenzhen Baoan Shiyan People's Hospital, China.
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Liu Y, Mi B, Lv H, Liu J, Xiong Y, Hu L, Xue H, Panayi AC, Liu G, Zhou W. Shared KEGG pathways of icariin-targeted genes and osteoarthritis. J Cell Biochem 2019; 120:7741-7750. [PMID: 30506715 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.28048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2018] [Accepted: 10/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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The beneficial effects of icariin in the management of many diseases, such as chronic renal failure and heart failure, are well known. Icariin has also been shown to ameliorate osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms; however, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. In this study, a bioinformatics analysis was performed to investigate the KEGG pathways of icariin-targeted genes involved in OA. Our study suggests that icariin plays a role in OA by regulating inflammatory cytokine production, insulin resistance, and cell survival through modulation of the NF-κB, MAPK, and Akt signaling pathways. Importantly, IKBKB, NFKBIA, MAPK8, MAPK9, and MAPK10 may be the hub genes affected by icariin when providing its beneficial effects on OA. In addition, we found that icariin decreases proinflammatory factors and inhibits chondrocyte apoptosis through suppression of the NF-κB pathway. Our study highlights a set of KEGG pathways that could explain the molecular mechanism of icariin's action on OA, suggesting that icariin could be considered as a promising therapeutic option for OA.
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- Yi Liu
- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Department of Plastic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Rheumatology, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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NADPH oxidase 2-mediated NLRP1 inflammasome activation involves in neuronal senescence in hippocampal neurons in vitro. Int Immunopharmacol 2019; 69:60-70. [DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2019.01.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2018] [Revised: 12/26/2018] [Accepted: 01/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Zeng RM, Lu XH, Lin J, Hu J, Rong ZJ, Xu WC, Liu ZW, Zeng WT. Knockdown of FOXM1 attenuates inflammatory response in human osteoarthritis chondrocytes. Int Immunopharmacol 2019; 68:74-80. [PMID: 30612087 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2018.12.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2018] [Revised: 12/07/2018] [Accepted: 12/24/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common inflammatory joint disease that is mainly characterized by articular cartilage destruction. Forkhead box M1 (FOXM1) is a transcription factor that acts as a critical mediator of inflammatory response. However, the role of FOXM1 in OA has not been investigated. Interleukin (IL)-1β is a major proinflammatory cytokine, which is associated with cartilage destruction in the pathophysiology of OA. In the present study, we used IL-1β to stimulate chondrocytes for the establishment of OA in vitro model. We found that FOXM1 was up-regulated in IL-1β-induced chondrocytes. Knockdown of FOXM1 attenuated IL-1β-caused decrease in cell viability. Knockdown of FOXM1 suppressed the IL-1β-induced production of inflammatory cytokines including tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, and IL-6. Besides, several inflammatory mediators, such as nitric oxide (NO), prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), inducible nitric oxide synthases (iNOS), and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) were also repressed by knockdown of FOXM1. FOXM1 silencing also inhibited the production of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) including MMP-3 and MMP-13. Furthermore, we found that knockdown of FOXM1 blocked the IL-1β-induced NF-κB activation in chondrocytes. These findings indicated that FOXM1 might play an important role in the pathogenesis of OA, suggesting that FOXM1 might be a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of OA.
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- Run-Ming Zeng
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
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- Division of Medicine, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom
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Lepetsos P, Papavassiliou KA, Papavassiliou AG. Redox and NF-κB signaling in osteoarthritis. Free Radic Biol Med 2019; 132:90-100. [PMID: 30236789 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2018.09.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 210] [Impact Index Per Article: 42.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2018] [Revised: 09/12/2018] [Accepted: 09/16/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Human cells have to deal with the constant production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Although ROS overproduction might be harmful to cell biology, there are plenty of data showing that moderate levels of ROS control gene expression by maintaining redox signaling. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder with a multi-factorial etiology including overproduction of ROS. ROS overproduction in OA modifies intracellular signaling, chondrocyte life cycle, metabolism of cartilage matrix and contributes to synovial inflammation and dysfunction of the subchondral bone. In arthritic tissues, the NF-κB signaling pathway can be activated by pro-inflammatory cytokines, mechanical stress, and extracellular matrix degradation products. This activation results in regulation of expression of many cytokines, inflammatory mediators, transcription factors, and several matrix-degrading enzymes. Overall, NF-κB signaling affects cartilage matrix remodeling, chondrocyte apoptosis, synovial inflammation, and has indirect stimulatory effects on downstream regulators of terminal chondrocyte differentiation. Interaction between redox signaling and NF-κB transcription factors seems to play a distinctive role in OA pathogenesis.
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- Panagiotis Lepetsos
- Fourth Department of Orthopaedics & Trauma, 'KAT' General Hospital, Kifissia, 14561 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75 M. Asias Street, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75 M. Asias Street, 11527 Athens, Greece.
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Liang W, Li X, Hu L, Ding S, Kang J, Shen J, Zheng C, Li C, Ye H, Asakawa T. An in vitro validation of the therapeutic effects of Tougu Xiaotong capsule on tunicamycin-treated chondrocytes. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2019; 229:215-221. [PMID: 30342192 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2018.10.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2018] [Revised: 10/12/2018] [Accepted: 10/15/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Tougu Xiaotong capsule (TXC) is a Chinese herbal compound that belongs to a range of Chinese herbs functioning as 'kidney invigorators and liver softeners' commonly used to treat osteoarthritis (OA) in China. AIMS OF THE STUDY The aims of the present study are to confirm the therapeutic effects of TXC in an OA cell model and to determine the mechanisms involved in such effects. MATERIALS AND METHODS A tunicamycin (Tm)-exposed OA cell model was employed, and the effects of TXC were confirmed by observing cell viability and apoptosis. The reduced cell viability and increased apoptosis caused by Tm were improved by TXC, confirming the cellular protection of TXC. We then investigated the expression of biomarkers related to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress pathway, including microRNA-211 (miR-211), a regulator in the ER stress pathway. RESULTS Downregulation of X-box binding protein 1 (Xbp-1) and miR-211 expression following Tm administration was reversed by TXC. Moreover, the upregulation by Tm of the expression levels of binding immunoglobulin protein, Xbp-1, activating transcription factor 4, C/EBP-homologous protein, Caspase-9 and Caspase-3 was downregulated by TXC. These results indicated that the ER stress pathway-related mechanism may play a potential role in the therapeutic effects of TXC. CONCLUSIONS The present study provides evidence of the therapeutic effects of TXC at the cell level and describes a cellular model for establishing the mechanisms of the effects of TXC used in the treatment of OA.
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- Wenna Liang
- Research Base of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, PR China
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- Academy of Integrative Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian 350122, PR China; Fujian Key Laboratory of Integrative Medicine on Geriatrics, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, PR China
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- Research Base of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, PR China
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- Research Base of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, PR China
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- Research Base of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, PR China
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- Research Base of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, PR China
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- Academy of Integrative Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian 350122, PR China; Fujian Key Laboratory of Integrative Medicine on Geriatrics, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, PR China
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- Research Base of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, PR China
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- Academy of Integrative Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian 350122, PR China; Fujian Key Laboratory of Integrative Medicine on Geriatrics, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, PR China
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- Research Base of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, PR China; Department of Neurosurgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Handayama, 1-20-1, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu-city, Shizuoka 431-3192, Japan
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Park C, Jeong JW, Lee DS, Yim MJ, Lee JM, Han MH, Kim S, Kim HS, Kim GY, Park EK, Jeon YJ, Cha HJ, Choi YH. Sargassum serratifolium Extract Attenuates Interleukin-1β-Induced Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Response in Chondrocytes by Suppressing the Activation of NF-κB, p38 MAPK, and PI3K/Akt. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:E2308. [PMID: 30087236 PMCID: PMC6121501 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19082308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2018] [Accepted: 08/01/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that is characterized by irreversible articular cartilage destruction by inflammatory reaction. Among inflammatory stimuli, interleukin-1β (IL-1β) is known to play a crucial role in OA pathogenesis by stimulating several mediators that contribute to cartilage degradation. Recently, the marine brown alga Sargassum serratifolium has been reported to exhibit antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in microglial and human umbilical vein endothelial cell models using lipopolysaccharide and tumor necrosis factor-α, but its beneficial effects on OA have not been investigated. This study aimed to evaluate the anti-osteoarthritic effects of ethanol extract of S. serratifolium (EESS) in SW1353 human chondrocytes and, in parallel, primary rat articular chondrocytes. Our results showed that EESS effectively blocked the generation of reactive oxygen species in IL-1β-treated SW1353 and rat primary chondrocytes, indicating that EESS has a potent antioxidant activity. EESS also attenuated IL-1β-induced production of nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin E₂, major inflammatory mediators in these cells, which was associated with the inhibition of inducible NO synthase and cyclooxygenase-2 expression. Moreover, EESS downregulated the level of gene expression of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-1, -3 and -13 in SW1353 chondrocytes treated with IL-1β, resulting in their extracellular secretion reduction. In addition, the IL-1β-induced activation of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) was restored by EESS. Furthermore, EESS reduced the activation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt signaling pathways upon IL-1β stimulation. These results indicate that EESS has the potential to exhibit antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects through inactivation of the NF-κB, p38 MAPK, and PI3K/Akt signaling pathways. Collectively, these findings demonstrate that EESS may have the potential for chondroprotection, and extracts of S. serratifolium could potentially be used in the prevention and treatment of OA.
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- Cheol Park
- Department of Molecular Biology, College of Natural Sciences, Dong-eui University, Busan 47340, Korea.
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- Freshwater Bioresources Utilization Bureau, Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources, Sangju 37242, Korea.
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- National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea, Seocheon 33662, Korea.
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- National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea, Seocheon 33662, Korea.
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- National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea, Seocheon 33662, Korea.
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- National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea, Seocheon 33662, Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Center for Proteome Biophysics and Chemistry Institute for Functional Materials, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Korea.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Korea.
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- Department of Marine Life Sciences, School of Marine Biomedical Sciences, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Korea.
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Regenerative Medicine, School of Dentistry, Institute for Hard Tissue and Biotooth Regeneration, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41940, Korea.
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- Department of Marine Life Sciences, School of Marine Biomedical Sciences, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Korea.
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- Department of Parasitology and Genetics, College of Medicine, Kosin University, Busan 49267, Korea.
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- Anti-Aging Research Center and Blue-Bio Industry RIC, Dong-eui University, Busan 47227, Korea.
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-eui University, Busan 47227, Korea.
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Lin C, Shao Y, Zeng C, Zhao C, Fang H, Wang L, Pan J, Liu L, Qi W, Feng X, Qiu H, Zhang H, Chen Y, Wang H, Cai D, Xian CJ. Blocking PI3K/AKT signaling inhibits bone sclerosis in subchondral bone and attenuates post-traumatic osteoarthritis. J Cell Physiol 2018; 233:6135-6147. [PMID: 29323710 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.26460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2017] [Accepted: 01/05/2018] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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PI3K/AKT signaling is essential in regulating pathophysiology of osteoarthritis (OA). However, its potential modulatory role in early OA progression has not been investigated yet. Here, a mouse destabilization OA model in the tibia was used to investigate roles of PI3K/AKT signaling in the early subchondral bone changes and OA pathological process. We revealed a significant increase in PI3K/AKT signaling activation which was associated with aberrant bone formation in tibial subchondral bone following destabilizing the medial meniscus (DMM), which was effectively prevented by treatment with PI3K/AKT signaling inhibitor LY294002. PI3K/AKT signaling inhibition attenuated articular cartilage degeneration. Serum and bone biochemical analyses revealed increased levels of MMP-13, which was found expressed mainly by osteoblastic cells in subchondral bone. However, this MMP-13 induction was attenuated by LY294002 treatment. Furthermore, PI3K/AKT signaling was found to enhance preosteoblast proliferation, differentiation, and expression of MMP-13 by activating NF-κB pathway. In conclusion, inhibition of PI3K/AKT/NF-κB axis was able to prevent aberrant bone formation and attenuate cartilage degeneration in OA mice.
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- Chuangxin Lin
- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Academy of Orthopaedics of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Orthopaedic Hospital of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Academy of Orthopaedics of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Orthopaedic Hospital of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Academy of Orthopaedics of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Orthopaedic Hospital of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Academy of Orthopaedics of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Orthopaedic Hospital of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Academy of Orthopaedics of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Orthopaedic Hospital of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Sansom Institute for Health Research, School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Academy of Orthopaedics of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Orthopaedic Hospital of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Academy of Orthopaedics of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Orthopaedic Hospital of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Academy of Orthopaedics of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Orthopaedic Hospital of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Academy of Orthopaedics of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Orthopaedic Hospital of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Academy of Orthopaedics of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Orthopaedic Hospital of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Academy of Orthopaedics of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Orthopaedic Hospital of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Academy of Orthopaedics of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Orthopaedic Hospital of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Academy of Orthopaedics of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Orthopaedic Hospital of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Sansom Institute for Health Research, School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
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Osteoarthritis is characterized by a chronic, progressive and irreversible degradation of the articular cartilage associated with joint inflammation and a reparative bone response. More than 100 million people are affected by this condition worldwide with significant health and welfare costs. Our available treatment options in osteoarthritis are extremely limited. Chondral or osteochondral grafts have shown some promising results but joint replacement surgery is by far the most common therapeutic approach. The difficulty lies on the limited regeneration capacity of the articular cartilage, poor blood supply and the paucity of resident progenitor stem cells. In addition, our poor understanding of the molecular signalling pathways involved in the senescence and apoptosis of chondrocytes is a major factor restricting further progress in the area. This review focuses on molecules and approaches that can be implemented to delay or even rescue chondrocyte apoptosis. Ways of modulating the physiologic response to trauma preventing chondrocyte death are proposed. The use of several cytokines, growth factors and advances made in altering several of the degenerative genetic pathways involved in chondrocyte apoptosis and degradation are also presented. The suggested approaches can help clinicians to improve cartilage tissue regeneration.
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- Ippokratis Pountos
- Academic Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, University of Leeds, UK.
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- Academic Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, University of Leeds, UK; NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Center, Chapel Allerton Hospital, Leeds, UK.
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Yao ZZ, Hu AX, Liu XS. DUSP19 regulates IL-1β-induced apoptosis and MMPs expression in rat chondrocytes through JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 96:1209-1215. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.11.097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2017] [Revised: 11/08/2017] [Accepted: 11/17/2017] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Gastrodin reduces IL-1β-induced apoptosis, inflammation, and matrix catabolism in osteoarthritis chondrocytes and attenuates rat cartilage degeneration in vivo. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 97:642-651. [PMID: 29101808 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.10.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2017] [Revised: 10/04/2017] [Accepted: 10/16/2017] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Therapeutics for osteoarthritis (OA) are intended to restore chondrocyte function and inhibit cell apoptosis. Previous studies have shown that gastrodin had anti-apoptotic and anti- inflammatory effects. However, little is known about whether gastrodin has protective effects against the processes of OA. We studied the potential effects of gastrodin on chondrocytes and the underlying mechanisms. Our results showed that gastrodin could prevent chondrocyte apoptosis induced by IL-1β. Additionally, gastrodin suppressed the nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) pathway, decreased the release of inflammatory mediators (IL-6, TNF-α), and reduced matrix catabolism in IL-1β-treated chondrocytes. Furthermore, gastrodin ameliorated rat cartilage degeneration in an OA model of knee joints in vivo, suggesting its potential as a candidate therapeutic for OA.
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Paeonol alleviates interleukin-1β-induced inflammatory responses in chondrocytes during osteoarthritis. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 95:914-921. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2017] [Revised: 08/24/2017] [Accepted: 09/04/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Huang H, Shen Z, Geng Q, Wu Z, Shi P, Miao X. Protective effect of Schisandra chinensis bee pollen extract on liver and kidney injury induced by cisplatin in rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 95:1765-1776. [PMID: 28962082 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.09.083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2017] [Revised: 09/14/2017] [Accepted: 09/18/2017] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Cisplatin (CP) has been used to cure numerous forms of cancers effectively in clinics, however, it could induce some toxic effects. Bee pollen is a natural compound, produced by honey bees. It is obtained from collected flower pollen and nectar, mixed with bee saliva. Bee pollen produced from Schisandra chinensis plants is described to exert potent antioxidant effects and to be a free radical scavenger. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of therapeutic treatment with Schisandra chinensis bee pollen extract (SCBPE) on liver and kidney injury induced by CP. The rats were intragastrically administrated with different doses of SCBPE (400mg/kg/day, 800mg/kg/day, 1200mg/kg/day) and vitamin C (400mg/kg/day, positive control group) for 12days, and the liver and kidney injury models were established by single intraperitoneal injection of CP (8mg/kg) at seventh day. The effect of SCBPE on CP toxicity was evaluated by measuring markers of liver and kidney injury in serum, levels of lipid peroxidation and antioxidants in liver and kidney, observing pathological changes of tissue, and quantified expression of NFκB, IL-1β, IL-6, cytochrome C, caspase3, caspase9, p53 and Bax in liver and kidney. Compared with the model group, the activities of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and the content of blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine (Cr) in serum all decreased in SCBPE high dose group. Meanwhile, the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and the content of reduced glutathione (GSH) in liver and kidney increased, and the content of malondialdehyde (MDA) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) decreased. In addition, the histopathologic aspects showed that the pathological changes of liver and kidney were found in the model group, and SCBPE group reduced to varying degrees. Moreover, the expression of NFκB, IL-1β, IL-6, cytochrome C, caspase3, caspase9, p53 and Bax in liver and kidney decreased. Therefore, SCBPE could reduce the damage of liver and kidney caused by CP by reducing the level of oxidative stress, and improving the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic capacity of the body.
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- Haibo Huang
- Apitherapy Institute, College of Bee Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China; College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China; State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Natural Biotoxins, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- Apitherapy Institute, College of Bee Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China; College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China; State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Natural Biotoxins, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- Apitherapy Institute, College of Bee Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China; State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Natural Biotoxins, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- Apitherapy Institute, College of Bee Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China; State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Natural Biotoxins, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- Apitherapy Institute, College of Bee Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China; State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Natural Biotoxins, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
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- Apitherapy Institute, College of Bee Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China; State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Natural Biotoxins, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
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Chang Y, Wang X, Sun Z, Jin Z, Chen M, Wang X, Lammi MJ, Guo X. Inflammatory cytokine of IL-1β is involved in T-2 toxin-triggered chondrocyte injury and metabolism imbalance by the activation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling. Mol Immunol 2017; 91:195-201. [PMID: 28963928 DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2017.08.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2017] [Revised: 08/20/2017] [Accepted: 08/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Mycotoxin T-2 exerts a causative role in Kashin-Beck disease (KBD) suffering chondrocyte apoptosis and cartilage matrix homeostasis disruption. Recent research corroborated the aberrant levels of pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-1ß in KBD patients and mycotoxin environment. In the present study, we investigated the relevance of IL-1ß in T-2 toxin-evoked chondrocyte cytotoxic injury and aberrant catabolism. High levels of IL-1ß were detected in serum and cartilages from KBD patients and in T-2-stimulated chondrocytes. Moreover, knockdown of IL-1ß antagonized the adverse effects of T-2 on cytotoxic injury by enhancing cell viability and inhibiting apoptosis. However, exogenous supplementation of IL-1β further aggravated cell damage in response to T-2. Additionally, cessation of IL-1β rescued T-2-elicited tilt of matrix homeostasis toward catabolism by elevating the transcription of collagen II and aggrecan, promoting release of sulphated glycosaminoglycans (sGAG) and TIMP1, and suppressing matrix metalloproteinases production including MMP-1, MMP-3 and MMP-13. Conversely, IL-1β stimulation deteriorated T-2-induced disruption of matrix metabolism balance toward catabolism. Mechanistic analysis found the high activation of Wnt/β-catenin in KBD patients and chondrocytes upon T-2. Furthermore, this activation was mitigated after IL-1β inhibition, but further enhanced following IL-1β precondition. Importantly, blocking this pathway by transfection with β-catenin alleviated the adverse roles of IL-1β on cytotoxic injury and metabolism disorders under T-2 conditioning. Together, this study elucidates a new insight into how T-2 deteriorates the pathological progression of KBD by regulating inflammation-related pathways, indicating a promising anti-inflammation strategy for KBD therapy.
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- Yanhai Chang
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital (Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital), Health Science Center of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Department of Galactophore, Shaanxi Provincial Cancer Hospital, Xi'an 710061, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital (Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital), Health Science Center of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital (Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital), Health Science Center of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital (Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital), Health Science Center of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital (Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital), Health Science Center of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Department of Integrative Medical Biology, University of Umeå, 901 87 17 Umeå, Sweden
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- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases, Ministry of Health, Xi'an 710061, Shaanxi, China.
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Zhang B, Zhang Y, Xu T, Yin Y, Huang R, Wang Y, Zhang J, Huang D, Li W. Chronic dexamethasone treatment results in hippocampal neurons injury due to activate NLRP1 inflammasome in vitro. Int Immunopharmacol 2017; 49:222-230. [PMID: 28605710 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2017.05.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2017] [Revised: 05/01/2017] [Accepted: 05/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Neuroinflammation mediated by NLRP-1 inflammasome plays an important role in the pathogenesis of neurodegeneration diseases such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). Chronic glucocorticoids (GCs) exposure has deleterious effect on the structure and function of neurons and was found to be correlated with development and progression of AD. We hypothesize that chronic glucocorticoids may down-regulate the expression of glucocorticoids receptor (GR) and activate NLRP-1 inflammasome in hippocampal neurons, which may promote neuroinflammation and induce neuronal injury. The present results showed that chronic DEX exposure significantly increased LDH release and apoptosis, decreased MAP2 and GR expression in hippocampal neurons. DEX (5μΜ) exposure for 3d significantly increased the expression of NLRP-1, ASC, caspase-1 and IL-1β in the hippocampal neurons and the release of IL-1β and IL-18 in the supernatants. Moreover, DEX (1, 5μΜ) treatment for 3d significantly increased the expression of NF-κB in hippocampal neurons. The GR antagonist, mifepristone (RU486), had protective effects on chronic DEX induced hippocampal neurons injury and NLRP1 inflammasome activation. The results suggest that chronic GCs exposure can decrease GR expression and increase neuroinflammation via NLRP1 inflammasome and promote hippocampal neurons degeneration, which may play an important role in the progression and development of AD.
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- Biqiong Zhang
- Department of Pharmacology, Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immunopharmacology, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immunopharmacology, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immunopharmacology, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immunopharmacology, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Anhui Xinhua University, Hefei 230088, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immunopharmacology, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immunopharmacology, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- Synthetic Laboratory of Basic Medicine College, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immunopharmacology, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China.
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