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Peng T, Cui J, Ni Z, Tang Y, Cao X, Li S, Cheng X, Huang J. Methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 regulates CYP27A1-induced myometrial contraction during preterm labor. Mol Hum Reprod 2024; 30:gaae016. [PMID: 38704863 DOI: 10.1093/molehr/gaae016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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Persistent and intense uterine contraction is a risk factor for preterm labor. We previously found that methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 (MeCP2), as a target of infection-related microRNA miR-212-3p, may play an inhibitory role in regulating myometrium contraction. However, the molecular mechanisms by which MeCP2 regulates myometrial contraction are still unknown. In this study, we found that MeCP2 protein expression was lower in myometrial specimens obtained from preterm labor cases, compared to those obtained from term labor cases. Herein, using RNA sequence analysis of global gene expression in human uterine smooth muscle cells (HUSMCs) following siMeCP2, we show that MeCP2 silencing caused dysregulation of the cholesterol metabolism pathway. Notably, MeCP2 silencing resulted in the upregulation of CYP27A1, the key enzyme involved in regulating cholesterol homeostasis, in HUSMCs. Methylation-specific PCR, chromatin immunoprecipitation, and dual luciferase reporter gene technology indicated that MeCP2 could bind to the methylated CYP27A1 promoter region and repress its transcription. Administration of siCYP27A1 in a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced preterm labor mouse model delayed the onset of preterm labor. Human preterm myometrium and the LPS-induced preterm labor mouse model both showed lower expression of MeCP2 and increased expression of CYP27A1. These results demonstrated that aberrant upregulation of CYP27A1 induced by MeCP2 silencing is one of the mechanisms facilitating inappropriate myometrial contraction. CYP27A1 could be exploited as a novel therapeutic target for preterm birth.
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- Ting Peng
- Department of Obstetrics, Changning Maternity & Infant Health Hospital, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Obstetrics, Shanghai Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Shanghai Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Shanghai Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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Vahiddastjerdi M, Vaghar ME, Sharifiyan R. Investigating the association of the lifestyle of pregnant women with the rate of preterm labor. J Family Med Prim Care 2024; 13:833-837. [PMID: 38736781 PMCID: PMC11086755 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1214_23] [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: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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Introduction From a long time ago, preterm birth has posed life-threatening risks due to the significant complications it causes. The present study aimed to examine how the lifestyle of pregnant women is related to the incidence of preterm birth. Materials and Methods For this cohort study, a total of 234 individuals with healthy and unhealthy lifestyles who visited the women's clinics of Azad University hospitals during the year 2021 were randomly selected to participate. Four criteria were utilized to build lifestyle questionnaires, which included smoking habits, physical activity levels, consumption of high-fiber foods, and sufficient sleep. According to the individuals' responses, 117 mothers who scored above 14, and 117 mothers who scored below 14 were followed up. The SPSS version 25 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, Ill., USA) was used to analyze the correlation between variables and preterm birth, employing statistical tests such as Mann-Whitney, Chi-square, and independent t-test. Results In this study, the mean age of the examined women was 27.11 ± 3.19. Out of the total number of babies, 133 (56.8%) were females, while 101 (43.2%) were males. The P value for the association between lifestyle and preterm birth was less than 0.0001, indicating statistical significance. The difference between the consumption of tobacco, fruits, and vegetables and sufficient sleep with preterm birth was not statistically significant (P value >0.05). Conclusion A healthy lifestyle can serve as an important preventive measure against preterm birth. Adequate education provided by the healthcare and treatment system plays an important role in promoting the adoption of a healthy lifestyle and benefiting from its positive outcomes.
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- Mehdi Vahiddastjerdi
- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran Medical Sciences Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Medical Student, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Gondane P, Kumbhakarn S, Maity P, Kapat K. Recent Advances and Challenges in the Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Preterm Labor. Bioengineering (Basel) 2024; 11:161. [PMID: 38391647 PMCID: PMC10886370 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering11020161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Preterm birth (PTB) is the primary cause of neonatal mortality and long-term disabilities. The unknown mechanism behind PTB makes diagnosis difficult, yet early detection is necessary for controlling and averting related consequences. The primary focus of this work is to provide an overview of the known risk factors associated with preterm labor and the conventional and advanced procedures for early detection of PTB, including multi-omics and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML)- based approaches. It also discusses the principles of detecting various proteomic biomarkers based on lateral flow immunoassay and microfluidic chips, along with the commercially available point-of-care testing (POCT) devices and associated challenges. After briefing the therapeutic and preventive measures of PTB, this review summarizes with an outlook.
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- Prashil Gondane
- Department of Medical Devices, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Kolkata, 168, Maniktala Main Road, Kankurgachi, Kolkata 700054, India
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- Department of Medical Devices, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Kolkata, 168, Maniktala Main Road, Kankurgachi, Kolkata 700054, India
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
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- Department of Medical Devices, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Kolkata, 168, Maniktala Main Road, Kankurgachi, Kolkata 700054, India
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Kim GW, Jo JH, Noh Y, Choi S, Park IY, Han S. A multicenter, retrospective comparison of pregnancy outcomes between groups of preterm labor nulliparous mothers treated with atosiban vs. ritodrine in singleton and multiple pregnancies. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2023; 62:682-686. [PMID: 37678995 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjog.2023.07.009] [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] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the safety and efficacy of atosiban and ritodrine in pregnant women who were hospitalized for threatened preterm labor (TPL). MATERIALS AND METHODS Diagnosis records of preterm labor and subsequent pregnancy-related records and medical records of newborns were extracted from the Clinical Data Warehouse of the Catholic Medical Center's affiliated hospital. Since 2009, cases of preterm labor diagnosed before 34 weeks of pregnancy for first-time mothers who delivered at any one of three hospitals and who received drug treatment for more than 2 days to delay delivery were included in the dataset. Based on characteristics of Korea's national health insurance system, the drug treatment after diagnosis of preterm labor could be classified into cases using only ritodrine (571 women), cases using only atosiban (244 women), and cases where ritodrine treatment was started and then changed to atosiban (275 women). Demographic factors, obstetric outcomes, neonatal outcomes of the two groups were analyzed. RESULTS The duration and maintenance of pregnancy were found to be similar between the two groups, although the initial cervical length was significantly shorter in the atosiban cohort (AC). Only in multifetal pregnancies, the maintenance of pregnancy was significantly longer in the AC. The total duration of pregnancy did not show any significant difference between the two groups regardless of singleton or multiple pregnancy. However, the distribution graph showed non-responders in the ritodrine cohort (RC). Our study showed a difference in neonatal birth weight of singleton between the two groups. The length of hospitalization and the NICU admission rate were also significantly higher in the RC for singleton. Although not significant, the proportion of numbers with an Apgar score less than 7 was higher in the RC. Neonatal death was more common in the RG (8 cases in AC and 18 cases in RC). CONCLUSIONS Using atosiban for TPL is more effective than using ritodrine for maintaining pregnancy in the case of a multifetal pregnancy. In singleton pregnancies, neonatal outcomes of the atosiban group were superior to those of the ritodrine group. There seems to be a non-responder group when using ritodrine for TPL. Further studies are needed to determine causes of non-responders of ritodrine and effects of ritodrine on the fetus.
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- Guk Won Kim
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 06591, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 06591, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 06591, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 06591, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 06591, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 06591, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Yang Z, Wu W, Yu Y, Liu H. Atosiban-induced acute pulmonary edema: A rare but severe complication of tocolysis. Heliyon 2023; 9:e15829. [PMID: 37305518 PMCID: PMC10256901 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15829] [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: 01/25/2023] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023] Open
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Background Atosiban is commonly used to delay premature labor in pregnant women and is thought to have few side effects. Objectives To report a case of acute pulmonary edema (APE) following administration of atosiban and conduct a systematic review to identify common characteristics and risk factors of atosiban-associated APE. Methods Searches were performed in Pubmed, Embase, and Web of Science using the keyword "Atosiban" combined with the terms "Pulmonary edema" or "Dyspnea" or "Hypoxia" on 9th July 2022. Only case reports of atosiban-associated APE were included without language restrictions. Data were extracted from the reports, and median, range, and percentages were calculated as applicable. The risk of bias was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal checklist for case reports. Results Seven cases of atosiban-associated APE were included in the systematic review, including our case. APE occurred at a median gestational age of 32 + 6 weeks. Most patients were nulliparous (6/7, 85.7%) and were in multiple pregnancies (5/7, 71.4%). All patients were prescribed antenatal corticosteroids and tocolytics, with three (42.9%) receiving only atosiban and four (57.1%) receiving atosiban and other tocolytics. The median interval from starting atosiban administration to APE onset was about 40 h, and three patients (42.9%) showed symptoms 2-10 h after the end of atosiban treatment. Radiographic examinations (chest X-ray and/or computer tomography scan) confirmed APE in all patients and pleural effusion in four patients (57.1%). Five patients (71.4%) underwent emergency cesarean section, one patient (14.3%) with twin pregnancy had vaginal delivery with the help of suction cup and forceps, and another patient (14.3%) continued the pregnancy. All patients recovered well after administration of oxygen, diuresis, and other supportive therapy. Conclusion Atosiban may cause acute pulmonary edema in patients with underlying risk factors. This complication remains rare, but caution during tocolytic treatment using atosiban is recommended.
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- Corresponding author. 419, Fangxie Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China.
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Shi Y, Chen Y, Deng L, Du K, Lu S, Chen T. Structural Understanding of Peptide-Bound G Protein-Coupled Receptors: Peptide-Target Interactions. J Med Chem 2023; 66:1083-1111. [PMID: 36625741 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.2c01309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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The activation of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) is triggered by ligand binding to their orthosteric sites, which induces ligand-specific conformational changes. Agonists and antagonists bound to GPCR orthosteric sites provide detailed information on ligand-binding modes. Among these, peptide ligands play an instrumental role in GPCR pharmacology and have attracted increased attention as therapeutic drugs. The recent breakthrough in GPCR structural biology has resulted in the remarkable availability of peptide-bound GPCR complexes. Despite the several structural similarities shared by these receptors, they exhibit distinct features in terms of peptide recognition and receptor activation. From this perspective, we have summarized the current status of peptide-bound GPCR structural complexes, largely focusing on the interactions between the receptor and its peptide ligand at the orthosteric site. In-depth structural investigations have yielded valuable insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying peptide recognition. This study would contribute to the discovery of GPCR peptide drugs with improved therapeutic effects.
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- Yuxin Shi
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, China.,Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of Cell Differentiation and Apoptosis of Chinese Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Ultrasound Interventional, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of Cell Differentiation and Apoptosis of Chinese Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China.,Institute of Energy Metabolism and Health, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China.,College of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region 750004, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200003, China
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Jang EJ, Kim YJ, Hwang HS, Yee J, Gwak HS. Associations of GNAS and RGS Gene Polymorphisms with the Risk of Ritodrine-Induced Adverse Events in Korean Women with Preterm Labor: A Cohort Study. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14061220. [PMID: 35745791 PMCID: PMC9227008 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14061220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Ritodrine, a β2-adrenergic receptor agonist, is among most commonly prescribed tocolytic agents. This study aimed to evaluate the associations of single nucleotide polymorphisms in GNAS, RGS2, and RGS5 with the risk of ritodrine-induced adverse events (AEs) and develop a risk scoring system to identify high-risk patients. This is the prospective cohort study conducted at the Ewha Woman’s University Mokdong Hospital between January 2010 and October 2016. Pregnant women were included if they were treated with ritodrine for preterm labor with regular uterine contractions (at least 3 every 10 min) and cervical dilation. A total of 6, 3, and 5 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of GNAS, RGS2, and RGS5 genes were genotyped and compared in patients with and without ritodrine-induced AEs. A total of 163 patients were included in this study. After adjusting confounders, GNAS rs3730168 (per-allele odds ratio (OR): 2.1; 95% confidence interval (95% CI): 1.0–4.3) and RGS2 rs1152746 (per-allele OR: 2.6, 95% CI: 1.1–6.5) were significantly associated with ritodrine-induced AEs. According to the constructed risk scoring models, patients with 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 points showed 0%, 13%, 19%, 31%, 46%, and 100% risks of AEs. This study suggested that GNAS and RGS2 polymorphisms could affect the risk of AEs in patients treated with ritodrine.
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- Eun-Jeong Jang
- College of Pharmacy and Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, Seoul 07985, Korea;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Konkuk University Medical Center, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul 05030, Korea;
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- College of Pharmacy and Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea;
- Correspondence: (J.Y.); (H.-S.G.); Tel.: +82-2-3277-3052 (J.Y.); +82-2-3277-4376 (H.-S.G.); Fax: +82-2-3277-3051 (J.Y. & H.-S.G.)
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- College of Pharmacy and Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea;
- Correspondence: (J.Y.); (H.-S.G.); Tel.: +82-2-3277-3052 (J.Y.); +82-2-3277-4376 (H.-S.G.); Fax: +82-2-3277-3051 (J.Y. & H.-S.G.)
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Meyerowitz JG, Robertson MJ, Barros-Álvarez X, Panova O, Nwokonko RM, Gao Y, Skiniotis G. The oxytocin signaling complex reveals a molecular switch for cation dependence. Nat Struct Mol Biol 2022; 29:274-281. [PMID: 35241813 DOI: 10.1038/s41594-022-00728-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Oxytocin (OT) and vasopressin (AVP) are conserved peptide signaling hormones that are critical for diverse processes including osmotic homeostasis, reproduction, lactation and social interaction. OT acts through the oxytocin receptor (OTR), a magnesium-dependent G protein-coupled receptor that is a therapeutic target for treatment of postpartum hemorrhage, dysfunctional labor and autism. However, the molecular mechanisms that underlie OTR activation by OT and the dependence on magnesium remain unknown. Here we present the wild-type active-state structure of human OTR bound to OT and miniGq/i determined by cryo-EM. The structure reveals a unique activation mechanism adopted by OTR involving both the formation of a Mg2+ coordination complex between OT and the receptor, and disruption of transmembrane helix 7 (TM7) by OT. Our functional assays demonstrate the role of TM7 disruption and provide the mechanism of full agonism by OT and partial agonism by OT analogs. Furthermore, we find that the identity of a single cation-coordinating residue across vasopressin family receptors determines whether the receptor is cation-dependent. Collectively, these results demonstrate how the Mg2+-dependent OTR is activated by OT, provide essential information for structure-based drug discovery efforts and shed light on the molecular determinants of cation dependence of vasopressin family receptors throughout the animal kingdom.
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- Justin G Meyerowitz
- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.,Department of Structural Biology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.,Department of Structural Biology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.,Department of Structural Biology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.,Department of Structural Biology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.,Department of Structural Biology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.,Department of Structural Biology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA. .,Department of Structural Biology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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Augmented K Ca2.3 Channel Feedback Regulation of Oxytocin Stimulated Uterine Strips from Nonpregnant Mice. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222413585. [PMID: 34948381 PMCID: PMC8709448 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222413585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Uterine contractions prior to 37 weeks gestation can result in preterm labor with significant risk to the infant. Current tocolytic therapies aimed at suppressing premature uterine contractions are largely ineffective and cause serious side effects. Calcium (Ca2+) dependent contractions of uterine smooth muscle are physiologically limited by the opening of membrane potassium (K+) channels. Exploiting such inherent negative feedback mechanisms may offer new strategies to delay labor and reduce risk. Positive modulation of small conductance Ca2+-activated K+ (KCa2.3) channels with cyclohexyl-[2-(3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-6-methyl-pyrimidin-4-yl]-amine (CyPPA), effectively decreases uterine contractions. This study investigates whether the receptor agonist oxytocin might solicit KCa2.3 channel feedback that facilitates CyPPA suppression of uterine contractions. Using isometric force myography, we found that spontaneous phasic contractions of myometrial tissue from nonpregnant mice were suppressed by CyPPA and, in the presence of CyPPA, oxytocin failed to augment contractions. In tissues exposed to oxytocin, depletion of internal Ca2+ stores with cyclopiazonic acid (CPA) impaired CyPPA relaxation, whereas blockade of nonselective cation channels (NSCC) using gadolinium (Gd3+) had no significant effect. Immunofluorescence revealed close proximity of KCa2.3 channels and ER inositol trisphosphate receptors (IP3Rs) within myometrial smooth muscle cells. The findings suggest internal Ca2+ stores play a role in KCa2.3-dependent feedback control of uterine contraction and offer new insights for tocolytic therapies.
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Wilson RD, Nelson G. Evaluation of the Fetal Therapy Evidence in Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction: Would an ERAS Guideline Improve Outcomes? Fetal Diagn Ther 2021; 48:504-516. [PMID: 34350862 DOI: 10.1159/000517624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pregnancies that are prenatally identified to have fetal anomalies are complex and require expert multidisciplinary care. As many conditions can impact the fetus prenatally and require intervention, an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) for lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO) is being evaluated to determine the level of evidenced-based data available. PROBLEM The percutaneous ultrasound-guided fetal surgery procedure for bladder neck obstruction is the focus for elements of preoperative counseling, intraoperative procedure/risk complications, and postoperative management. METHODS A quality improvement review Squire 2.0 (2000-2020) was undertaken for the percutaneous LUTO fetal surgery shunting (lower urinary tract obstruction), process and procedure which require 2 process pathways, one to evaluate the fetal candidate and a second to treat. This structured review is focused on identifying the process elements to allow the determination of the number of evidenced-based elements that would allow for audit and measurement of the clinical element variance for comparative feedback to the individual surgical provider or surgery center. INTERVENTIONS Titles and abstracts were screened to identify potentially relevant articles with priority given to meta-analyses, systematic reviews, randomized controlled studies, nonrandomized controlled studies, reviews, and case series. RESULTS A series of potential clinical elements for the diagnostic fetal evaluation and for the 3 protocol areas of surgical care for the procedures (pre-, intra-, and postoperative care) are identified using an ERAS-like process. CONCLUSIONS The identified clinical elements have the potential for ERAS-LUTO fetal therapy guideline. Multidisciplinary collaboration (surgeon, anesthesia, nursing, imaging, and laboratory) is required for ERAS quality improvement in the pre-, intra-, and postoperative processes. Process elements in each of the operative areas can be audited, evaluated, compared, and modified/improved.
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- R Douglas Wilson
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Next generation strategies for preventing preterm birth. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2021; 174:190-209. [PMID: 33895215 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2021.04.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Revised: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Preterm birth (PTB) is defined as delivery before 37 weeks of gestation. Globally, 15 million infants are born prematurely, putting these children at an increased risk of mortality and lifelong health challenges. Currently in the U.S., there is only one FDA approved therapy for the prevention of preterm birth. Makena is an intramuscular progestin injection given to women who have experienced a premature delivery in the past. Recently, however, Makena failed a confirmatory trial, resulting the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research's (CDER) recommendation for the FDA to withdrawal Makena's approval. This recommendation would leave clinicians with no therapeutic options for preventing PTB. Here, we outline recent interdisciplinary efforts involving physicians, pharmacologists, biologists, chemists, and engineers to understand risk factors associated with PTB, to define mechanisms that contribute to PTB, and to develop next generation therapies for preventing PTB. These advances have the potential to better identify women at risk for PTB, prevent the onset of premature labor, and, ultimately, save infant lives.
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Prediction of preterm birth and imminent spontaneous delivery: a management challenge for health care providers. ASIAN BIOMED 2021; 15:109-110. [PMID: 37551373 PMCID: PMC10388750 DOI: 10.2478/abm-2021-0013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Muñoz-Pérez VM, Ortiz MI, Salas-Casa A, Pérez-Guerrero J, Castillo-Pacheco N, Barragán-Ramírez G, Hernándes-Alejandro M. In vitro effects of citral on the human myometrium: Potential adjunct therapy to prevent preterm births. Birth Defects Res 2021; 113:613-622. [PMID: 33484091 DOI: 10.1002/bdr2.1873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Revised: 01/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Premature infants contribute to infant morbidity and mortality especially in low resource settings. Information on tocolytic and/or anti-inflammatory effects of several plant extracts, such as citral, could help prevent preterm birth cases and reduce the number of preterm infants. The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro tocolytic and anti-inflammatory effect of citral on myometrial tissues of the human uterus. METHODS Myometrial samples from uteri obtained after hysterectomy were used in functional tests to evaluate the inhibitory effect of citral on PGF-2α induced contractions. The intracellular cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) levels generated in response to citral in human myometrial homogenates were measured by ELISAs. Forskolin was used as a positive control. The anti-inflammatory effect of citral was determined through the measurement of two pro-inflammatory cytokines, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNFα) and interleukin (IL)-1β, and the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10, in human myometrial explants stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS). RESULTS Citral was able to induce a significant inhibition of PGF-2α induced contractions at the highest concentration level (p < .05). Citral caused a concentration-dependent increase in myometrial cAMP levels (p < .05) and a concentration-dependent decrease in LPS-induced TNFα and IL-1β production, while IL-10 production increased significantly (p < .05). The anti-inflammatory and tocolytic effects induced by citral could be associated with an increase in cAMP levels in human myometrial samples. CONCLUSION These properties place citral as a potentially safe and effective adjuvant agent in preterm birth cases, an obstetric and gynecological problem that requires urgent attention.
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Affiliation(s)
- Víctor Manuel Muñoz-Pérez
- Área Académica de Medicina del Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Pachuca, Mexico
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- Área Académica de Medicina del Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Pachuca, Mexico
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- Área Académica de Gerontología del Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Pachuca, Mexico
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- Departamento de Ginecología y Obstetricia del Hospital General de los SSH, Pachuca, Mexico
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- Departamento de Ginecología y Obstetricia del Hospital General de los SSH, Pachuca, Mexico
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- Departamento de Bioingeniería, Unidad profesional Interdisciplinaria de biotecnología del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (UPIBI-IPN), México City, Mexico
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