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Dai W, Piquette-Miller M. Altered Expression of BCRP Impacts Fetal Accumulation of Rosuvastatin in a Rat Model of Preeclampsia. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:884. [PMID: 39065581 PMCID: PMC11279450 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16070884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2024] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Expression of the breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP/ABCG2) transporter is downregulated in placentas from women with preeclampsia (PE) and in an immunological rat model of PE. While many drugs are substrates of this important efflux transporter, the impact of PE associated BCRP downregulation on maternal and fetal drug exposure has not been investigated. Using the PE rat model, we performed a pharmacokinetic study with rosuvastatin (RSV), a BCRP substrate, to investigate this impact. PE was induced in rats during gestational days (GD) 13 to 16 with daily low-dose endotoxin. On GD18, RSV (3 mg/kg) was administrated intravenously, and rats were sacrificed at time intervals between 0.5 and 6 h. As compared to controls, placental expression of Bcrp and Oatp2b1 significantly decreased in PE rats. A corresponding increase in RSV levels was seen in fetal tissues and amniotic fluid of the PE group (p < 0.05), while maternal plasma concentrations remained unchanged from the controls. An increase in Bcrp expression and decreased RSV concentration were seen in the livers of PE dams. This suggests that PE-mediated transporter dysregulation leads to significant changes in the maternal and fetal RSV disposition. Overall, our findings demonstrate that altered placental expression of transporters in PE can increase fetal accumulation of their substrates.
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Stanhewicz AE, Dillon GA, Serviente C, Alexander LM. Acute systemic inhibition of inflammation augments endothelium-dependent dilation in women with a history of preeclamptic pregnancy. Pregnancy Hypertens 2022; 27:81-86. [PMID: 34973597 PMCID: PMC8858855 DOI: 10.1016/j.preghy.2021.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Women who have had preeclampsia demonstrate microvascular endothelial-dysfunction, mediated in part by reduced nitric oxide (NO)-dependent dilation. Preeclamptic pregnancies are associated with elevated inflammation, and inhibition of inflammation attenuates endothelial damage in animal models of preeclampsia. However, it is unclear if inhibition of vascular inflammation improves endothelial function in women after a preeclamptic pregnancy. Using the cutaneous microcirculation as a model, we hypothesized that acute systemic inhibition of vascular inflammation (oral salsalate; 1500 mg/twice daily, 4 days) would improve endothelium- and NO-dependent vasodilation in women with a history of preeclampsia (PE) but not in women with a history of uncomplicated pregnancy (HC). Twelve HC (30 ± 1yrs, 10 ± 2 months postpartum) and 10 PE (30 ± 2yrs, 8 ± 2 months postpartum) participated in a double-blind placebo-controlled study. Following each treatment, 2 intradermal microdialysis fibers were placed in the skin of the ventral forearm for graded infusion of acetylcholine (Ach, 10-7-102mM) or Ach + 15 mM L-NAME (NO synthase antagonist). Red blood cell flux was measured over each site by laser-Doppler flowmetry (LDF). Cutaneous vascular conductance was calculated (CVC = LDF/mean arterial pressure) and normalized to maximum (%CVCmax; 28 mM SNP + local heat 43 °C). ACh-induced (77 ± 3 vs. 92 ± 3%CVCmax; p = 0.01) and NO-dependent (20 ± 6 vs. 33 ± 4%; p = 0.02) vasodilation were attenuated in PE compared to HC. Salsalate augmented ACh-induced (95 ± 2%CVCmax; p = 0.002) and NO-dependent (39 ± 3%; p = 0.009) dilation in PE compared to placebo but had no effect in HC (all p > 0.05). Salsalate treatment augmented endothelium-dependent vasodilation via NO-mediated pathways in women who have had preeclampsia, suggesting that inflammatory signaling mediates persistent endothelial dysfunction following preeclampsia.
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- Anna E. Stanhewicz
- Department of Health and Human Physiology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA,Department of Kinesiology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
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- Department of Kinesiology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA,Center for Healthy Aging, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
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- Center for Healthy Aging, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA,Institute for Applied Life Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA,Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA
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- Department of Kinesiology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA,Center for Healthy Aging, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
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Li Y, Liu Y, Chen J, Hu J. Protective effect of Fisetin on the lipopolysaccharide-induced preeclampsia-like rats. Hypertens Pregnancy 2021; 41:23-30. [PMID: 34933650 DOI: 10.1080/10641955.2021.2013874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This article is aimed to investigate the function and underlying action mechanism of Fisetin in LPS-induced PE rats. METHODS LPS-induced PE-like rat model was established to explore the effects of Fisetin on PE in vivo. RESULTS Fisetin reduced hypertension, proteinuria, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, MDA, and sFlt-1/PlGF ratio, but elevated the placental, fetal weight, GSH and SOD in PE rats. Moreover, Fisetin suppressed TLR4/NF-κB pathway, as well as promoting Nrf2/HO-1 pathway in placental tissues of PE rats. CONCLUSIONS Fisetin exerted protective role and modulated the activation of TLR4/NF-κB and Nrf2/HO-1 pathways in PE-like rat models.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengli Oilfield Central Hospital, Dongying City, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengli Oilfield Central Hospital, Dongying City, Shandong Province, China
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Hu H, Chen W, Tao Z, Li Z, He J, Peng Y, Ma J, Wen H, Li J, Wang X, Zhong M. Cyclosporin A alleviates trophoblast apoptosis and senescence by promoting autophagy in preeclampsia. Placenta 2021; 117:95-108. [PMID: 34785431 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2021.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Abnormal extravillous trophoblast (EVT) function is closely related to preeclampsia (PE) and may be caused by inadequate autophagy, apoptosis, and senescence. Cyclosporin A (CsA) is an effective immunosuppressant that has been reported to stimulate autophagy and exert benign biological effects on EVTs. Therefore, we hypothesized that CsA may display therapeutic efficacy against PE by activating autophagy. METHODS We established the nitro-l-arginine methyl ester (l-NAME)-induced preeclamptic mice model and a hypoxia-reoxygenation (H/R) model in vitro. The effects of CsA on autophagy were evaluated by western blotting (WB). The effects of CsA on apoptosis were analyzed by Hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) staining, cell apoptosis assay and WB. Senescence-associated β-galactosidase (SA-β-gal) staining, RT-qPCR and WB were used to examine the senescence level. RT-qPCR were used to detect the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) level. DCFH-DA fluorescent probe, dihydroethidium (DHE) staining and mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm) were used to detect senescence-associated mitochondrial dysfunction (SAMD). RESULTS CsA alleviated PE-like symptoms and reduced placental necrosis and senescence in mice injected with l-NAME. CsA ameliorated placental SASP and SAMD level induced by l-NAME. CsA also upregulated the expression of autophagic proteins in mouse placentas disrupted using l-NAME. In vitro, we found that CsA reversed H/R-induced apoptosis and senescence, as well as decreasing SASP and SAMD levels and upregulating autophagic proteins levels. Notably, 3-methyladenine (3-MA), an early phase inhibitor of autophagosome formation, abolished the protective effects of CsA against H/R. DISCUSSION CsA may display some therapeutic effects against PE by activating autophagy in vivo and in vitro.
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- Haoyue Hu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
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Maternal Immune System and State of Inflammation Dictate the Fate and Severity of Disease in Preeclampsia. J Immunol Res 2021; 2021:9947884. [PMID: 34195300 PMCID: PMC8203389 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9947884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Preeclampsia, a multisystem disorder in pregnant women, is diagnosed by onset of new hypertension, proteinuria, or organ damage. Antiangiogenic factors, such as soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase 1 (sFlt1) and soluble endoglin (sEng), are long known to be involved in preeclampsia. However, the role of maternal immune system and inflammation in promotion of preeclampsia has lately been a subject of immense interest. Link between maternal inflammation and preeclampsia is not well established. Furthermore, whether cigarette smoke promotes inflammation and also promotes severity of preeclampsia remains an open question. We herein investigated correlation of established inflammation signatures in the plasma and placental tissue from cohorts of preterm preeclampsia (PPE) and preterm pregnancies (control) with or without smoking history. Besides confirming increased levels of Flt1 and Eng in preeclampsia, we also observed an increase in various mediators of maternal inflammation in women with PPE compared to preterm cohort. Increased IL-6, IL-35, and TNF-α and reduced IL-10 in serum and higher MMP-12, TLR4, HMGB-1, and iNOS and lower Foxp3, CD56 transcripts in placental tissues of PPE compared to preterm pregnancies indicate an association of preterm preeclampsia with stark imbalance in maternal immune system and signatures of inflammation. Smoker PPE cohorts showed highest inflammatory signatures including statistically significant increase for many signatures compared to other cohorts. Together, these results provide evidence for association of inflammation with PPE and strong correlation of smoking with inflammatory signatures in PPE.
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Ji X, Wang X, Ling Z, Lv Y, Yu W, Jia R, Ding H. Cys-peptide mediates the protective role in preeclampsia-like rat and cell models. Life Sci 2020; 251:117625. [PMID: 32247003 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.117625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2019] [Revised: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The present study was designed to investigate whether the novel peptide cysteine-based peptide (Cys-peptide) had protective effects on preeclamptic animal and cell models. METHODS We investigated effects of Cys-peptide on (1) preeclamptic symptoms (e.g. hypertension, proteinuria, fetal growth restriction (FGR)) in preeclampia-like rat models induced by lipopolysaccharides (LPS), (2) TNFα-induced cytotoxicity of human umbilical vascular endothelial cells (HUVECs) and HTR-8 cells (an immortalised human trophoblast cell line), (3) endothelial dysfunction and injured angiogenesis, (4) migration and invasion of trophoblast cells induced by TNFα. RESULTS Cys-peptide ameliorated LPS-induced hypertension, proteinuria and FGR and other PE symptoms in preeclampia-like rat models. In addition, Cys-peptide attenuated TNFα-induced cytotoxicity by decreasing soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 (sFlt-1), endothelin-1 (ET-1) and tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) mRNA expression in both cells. Furthermore, Cys-peptide restored endothelial dysfunction and rescued angiogenesis caused by TNFα in vitro. Importantly, Cys-peptide could reverse insufficient ability to invade and migrate of trophoblast cells. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest Cys-peptide can play beneficial roles in preeclampsia-like rat and cell models. Therefore, we propose that Cys-peptide is probably a novel therapeutic candidate for PE.
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- Xiaohong Ji
- Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University (Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), Nanjing 210004, China
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- Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University (Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), Nanjing 210004, China
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- Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University (Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), Nanjing 210004, China
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- Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University (Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), Nanjing 210004, China
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- Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University (Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), Nanjing 210004, China
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- Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University (Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), Nanjing 210004, China.
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- Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University (Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), Nanjing 210004, China.
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Cyclosporin A ameliorates eclampsia seizure through reducing systemic inflammation in an eclampsia-like rat model. Hypertens Res 2020; 43:263-270. [PMID: 31932642 DOI: 10.1038/s41440-019-0387-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2019] [Revised: 06/05/2019] [Accepted: 06/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Our previous studies have shown that the maternal hyperinflammatory response in pre-eclampsia lowered the eclampsia-like seizure threshold. Cyclosporin A (CsA), which is an effective immunosuppressant, could attenuate the inflammatory responses in LPS-induced pre-eclampsia rats. Here, we hypothesized that CsA may ameliorate seizure severity through reducing systemic inflammation in pre-eclampsia/eclampsia. In the current study, the effects of CsA on pre-eclampsia manifestation, eclampsia-like seizure activities and systemic inflammation were examined in a pre-eclampsia model. Pregnant rats were given an intraperitoneal injection of the epileptogenic drug pentylenetetrazol (PTZ) following a tail vein injection of lipopolysaccharide to establish the eclampsia-like seizure model. CsA (5 mg/kg) was administered intravenously through the tail after LPS infusion. Mean systolic blood pressure and proteinuria in pre-eclampsia were detected. After PTZ injection, seizure activity was assessed, inflammatory responses were determined and pregnancy outcomes were analyzed. The results showed that CsA treatment significantly decreased blood pressure and proteinuria and increased the fetal and placental weight (P < 0.01). Meanwhile, CsA treatment significantly reduced serum IL-1β, TNF-α, and IL-17 levels (P < 0.01), decreased the seizure scores and prolonged the latency to seizure (P < 0.01). CsA effectively attenuated pre-eclampsia manifestation and eclampsia-like seizure severity. In addition, CsA treatment significantly reduced the inflammatory cytokine levels and improved pregnancy outcomes following eclampsia-like seizures. The decreased inflammatory cytokines in pre-eclampsia are coincident with attenuated pre-eclampsia manifestation after CsA treatment, suggesting that CsA treatment might decrease the eclampsia-like seizure severity through decreasing systemic inflammation in pre-eclasmpsia/eclampsia.
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Bellos I, Karageorgiou V, Kapnias D, Karamanli KE, Siristatidis C. The role of interleukins in preeclampsia: A comprehensive review. Am J Reprod Immunol 2018; 80:e13055. [PMID: 30265415 DOI: 10.1111/aji.13055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2018] [Revised: 09/04/2018] [Accepted: 09/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Preeclampsia is a multi-system hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, with significant rates of maternal and neonatal morbidity. It represents a major cause of preterm birth, as definitive treatment demands fetal delivery. Although its pathophysiology is complicated, placental hypoxia and endothelial dysfunction constitute established pathogenetic steps of the disease. Inflammation is considered to be a crucial mediator of preeclampsia process, as an imbalance between TH 1, TH 2, and TH 17 immune responses is observed. The present review accumulates current knowledge about the contribution of interleukins in preeclampsia, summarizing the pathways through which each interleukin exerts its function in the disease. Also, the role of genetic polymorphisms is explored and the predictive efficacy of maternal serum interleukin levels is evaluated. Finally, recommendations about the safe interpretation of the outcomes, as well as guidance for future research, are provided.
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- Ioannis Bellos
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Assisted Reproduction Unit, Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, "Attikon Hospital", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Kemse N, Sundrani D, Kale A, Joshi S. Maternal Micronutrients, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Gene Expression of Angiogenic and Inflammatory Markers in Pregnancy Induced Hypertension Rats. Arch Med Res 2017; 48:414-422. [PMID: 29133192 DOI: 10.1016/j.arcmed.2017.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2016] [Accepted: 10/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Preeclampsia is a disorder of pregnancy and is associated with inflammation and altered angiogenesis. The present study examines the effect of micronutrient and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation (individual, as well as combined) on genes involved in inflammation and angiogenesis, as well as global DNA methylation levels in a pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) rat model. METHODS Pregnant Wistar rats were randomly assigned to six dietary groups: control, PIH (Pregnancy induced hypertension) Induced; PIH Induced with micronutrient supplements with vitamin B12 (PIHB), folate (PIHF), omega-3 fatty acid (PIHO), and combined supplementation (PIHC) (micronutrients and omega-3 fatty acids). Half the dams were dissected on 20 d of gestation to collect placental tissue, and half were allowed to deliver normally on 22 d of gestation and were assigned to a postnatal control diet. The offspring were dissected at 3 month of age. RESULTS PIH induction increased the mRNA levels of the pro inflammatory cytokine IL-6 (p <0.01), while lowering the placental anti inflammatory cytokine IL-10 (p <0.05) at d20 of gestation. It also increased the expression of TNF-α (p <0.05) in the liver of 3 month old offspring. The combined supplementation of folic acid, vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids improved placental IL-10 levels and decreased TNF-α levels in offspring livers. CONCLUSION Our data indicate that a combined supplementation of vitamin B12, folic acid and omega-3 fatty acid was useful for the better management of preeclampsia in an animal model.
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- Nisha Kemse
- Department of Nutritional Medicine, Interactive Research School for Health Affairs, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune Satara Road, Pune, India
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- Department of Nutritional Medicine, Interactive Research School for Health Affairs, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune Satara Road, Pune, India
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- Department of Nutritional Medicine, Interactive Research School for Health Affairs, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune Satara Road, Pune, India
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- Department of Nutritional Medicine, Interactive Research School for Health Affairs, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune Satara Road, Pune, India.
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Zhang M, Han X, Bao J, Yang J, Shi SQ, Garfield RE, Liu H. Choline Supplementation During Pregnancy Protects Against Gestational Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Inflammatory Responses. Reprod Sci 2017; 25:74-85. [PMID: 28436303 DOI: 10.1177/1933719117702247] [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] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To estimate the effects and mechanisms of choline, an essential nutrient and a selective α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α7nAChR) agonist, on the prevention of symptoms and the effects on the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathways (CAP) in a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammatory response in a rat model. METHODS Inflammation was induced by LPS treatment (1.0 μg LPS/kg body weight) on gestational day (GD) 14. Nonpregnant and pregnant Sprague Dawley rats were placed on a normal choline diet (1.1 g/kg) or supplemented choline diet (5.0 g/kg) from GDs 1 to 20. Systolic blood pressure (SBP), urinary albumin, and pregnancy outcomes were recorded. On GD 20, serum and placentas were assayed for cytokines. Western blots were used to determine the expression of placenta α7nAChR and components of the α7nAChR-CAP, including nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) and protein kinase B (AKT). Immunohistochemistry was used to localize placental sites for the p65 subunit of NF-κB. RESULTS Lipopolysaccharide significantly increased SBP and urinary albumin and decreased pregnancy outcomes, and these effects were partially reversed by higher choline treatment. Choline supplementation also significantly attenuated the LPS-induced increase in serum and placental inflammatory cytokines, decreased the expression of placental α7nAChR, lowered the activation of NF-κB signaling in placenta mononuclear cells, and inhibited placental AKT phosphorylation. CONCLUSION This study confirms that LPS induces inflammatory conditions in pregnant rats and shows that choline supplementation protects against the inflammatory symptoms through its action on α7nAChR and CAP. These observations have important implications for the prevention and treatment of inflammatory responses associated with pregnancy.
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- Min Zhang
- 1 Department of Obstetrics, Preterm Birth Prevention and Treatment Research Unit, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- 1 Department of Obstetrics, Preterm Birth Prevention and Treatment Research Unit, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- 1 Department of Obstetrics, Preterm Birth Prevention and Treatment Research Unit, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- 1 Department of Obstetrics, Preterm Birth Prevention and Treatment Research Unit, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- 1 Department of Obstetrics, Preterm Birth Prevention and Treatment Research Unit, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- 1 Department of Obstetrics, Preterm Birth Prevention and Treatment Research Unit, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- 1 Department of Obstetrics, Preterm Birth Prevention and Treatment Research Unit, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha and Pregnancy: Focus on Biologics. An Updated and Comprehensive Review. Clin Rev Allergy Immunol 2017; 53:40-53. [DOI: 10.1007/s12016-016-8596-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Liu Y, Yang J, Bao J, Li X, Ye A, Zhang G, Liu H. Activation of the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway by nicotine ameliorates lipopolysaccharide-induced preeclampsia-like symptoms in pregnant rats. Placenta 2017; 49:23-32. [DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2016.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2016] [Revised: 10/18/2016] [Accepted: 11/06/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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