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Barabutis N, Akhter MS. Unfolded protein response suppression potentiates LPS-induced barrier dysfunction and inflammation in bovine pulmonary artery endothelial cells. Tissue Barriers 2024; 12:2232245. [PMID: 37436424 DOI: 10.1080/21688370.2023.2232245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023] Open
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The development of novel strategies to counteract diseases related to barrier dysfunction is a priority, since sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome are still associated with high mortality rates. In the present study, we focus on the effects of the unfolded protein response suppressor (UPR) 4-Phenylbutyrate (4-PBA) in Lipopolysaccharides (LPS)-induced endothelial injury, to investigate the effects of that compound in the corresponding damage. 4-PBA suppressed binding immunoglobulin protein (BiP) - a UPR activation marker - and potentiated LPS - induced signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) and extracellular signal‑regulated protein kinase (ERK) 1/2 activation. In addition to those effects, 4-PBA enhanced paracellular hyperpermeability in inflamed bovine pulmonary endothelial cells, and did not affect cell viability in moderate concentrations. Our observations suggest that UPR suppression due to 4-PBA augments LPS-induced endothelial injury, as well as the corresponding barrier disruption.
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Affiliation(s)
- Nektarios Barabutis
- School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana Monroe, Monroe, Louisiana, USA
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- School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana Monroe, Monroe, Louisiana, USA
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Borek I, Birnhuber A, Voelkel NF, Marsh LM, Kwapiszewska G. The vascular perspective on acute and chronic lung disease. J Clin Invest 2023; 133:e170502. [PMID: 37581311 PMCID: PMC10425217 DOI: 10.1172/jci170502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/16/2023] Open
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The pulmonary vasculature has been frequently overlooked in acute and chronic lung diseases, such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), pulmonary fibrosis (PF), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The primary emphasis in the management of these parenchymal disorders has largely revolved around the injury and aberrant repair of epithelial cells. However, there is increasing evidence that the vascular endothelium plays an active role in the development of acute and chronic lung diseases. The endothelial cell network in the capillary bed and the arterial and venous vessels provides a metabolically highly active barrier that controls the migration of immune cells, regulates vascular tone and permeability, and participates in the remodeling processes. Phenotypically and functionally altered endothelial cells, and remodeled vessels, can be found in acute and chronic lung diseases, although to different degrees, likely because of disease-specific mechanisms. Since vascular remodeling is associated with pulmonary hypertension, which worsens patient outcomes and survival, it is crucial to understand the underlying vascular alterations. In this Review, we describe the current knowledge regarding the role of the pulmonary vasculature in the development and progression of ARDS, PF, and COPD; we also outline future research directions with the hope of facilitating the development of mechanism-based therapies.
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- Izabela Borek
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Lung Vascular Research, Graz, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Lung Vascular Research, Graz, Austria
- Otto Loewi Research Center, Division of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Pulmonary Medicine Department, University of Amsterdam Medical Centers, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Lung Vascular Research, Graz, Austria
- Otto Loewi Research Center, Division of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Lung Vascular Research, Graz, Austria
- Otto Loewi Research Center, Division of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
- Institute for Lung Health, German Lung Center (DZL), Cardiopulmonary Institute, Giessen, Germany
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Yanai H, Adachi H, Hakoshima M, Katsuyama H. Glucose-Lowering Effects of Imeglimin and Its Possible Beneficial Effects on Diabetic Complications. BIOLOGY 2023; 12:biology12050726. [PMID: 37237539 DOI: 10.3390/biology12050726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Mitochondrial dysfunction is a prominent pathological feature of type 2 diabetes, which contributes to β-cell mass reduction and insulin resistance. Imeglimin is a novel oral hypoglycemic agent with a unique mechanism of action targeting mitochondrial bioenergetics. Imeglimin reduces reactive oxygen species production, improves mitochondrial function and integrity, and also improves the structure and function of endoplasmic reticulum (ER), changes which enhance glucose-stimulated insulin secretion and inhibit the apoptosis of β-cells, leading to β-cell mass preservation. Further, imeglimin inhibits hepatic glucose production and ameliorates insulin sensitivity. Clinical trials into the effects of imeglimin monotherapy and combination therapy exhibited an excellent hypoglycemic efficacy and safety profile in type 2 diabetic patients. Mitochondrial impairment is closely associated with endothelial dysfunction, which is a very early event in atherosclerosis. Imeglimin improved endothelial dysfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes via both glycemic control-dependent and -independent mechanisms. In experimental animals, imeglimin improved cardiac and kidney function via an improvement in mitochondrial and ER function or/and an improvement in endothelial function. Furthermore, imeglimin reduced ischemia-induced brain damage. In addition to glucose-lowering effects, imeglimin can be a useful therapeutic option for diabetic complications in type 2 diabetic patients.
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- Hidekatsu Yanai
- Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Kohnodai Hospital, 1-7-1 Kohnodai, Chiba 272-8516, Japan
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- Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Kohnodai Hospital, 1-7-1 Kohnodai, Chiba 272-8516, Japan
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- Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Kohnodai Hospital, 1-7-1 Kohnodai, Chiba 272-8516, Japan
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- Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Kohnodai Hospital, 1-7-1 Kohnodai, Chiba 272-8516, Japan
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Barabutis N, Kubra KT, Akhter MS. Growth hormone-releasing hormone antagonists protect against hydrochloric acid-induced endothelial injury in vitro. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2023; 99:104113. [PMID: 36940786 PMCID: PMC10111240 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2023.104113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) regulates the synthesis of growth hormone from the anterior pituitary gland, and it is involved in inflammatory responses. On the other hand, GHRH antagonists (GHRHAnt) exhibit the opposite effects, resulting in endothelial barrier enhancement. Exposure to hydrochloric acid (HCL) is associated with acute and chronic lung injury. In this study, we investigate the effects of GHRHAnt in HCL-induced endothelial barrier dysfunction, utilizing commercially available bovine pulmonary artery endothelial cells (BPAEC). Cell viability was measured by utilizing 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol2-yl)- 2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. Moreover, fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)-dextran was used to assess barrier function. Our observations suggest that GHRHAnt exert protective effects against HCL-induced endothelial breakdown, since those peptides counteract HCL-triggered paracellular hyperpermeability. Based on those findings, we propose that GHRHAnt represent a new therapeutic approach towards HCL-induced endothelial injury.
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- Nektarios Barabutis
- School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana Monroe, Monroe, LA 71201, USA.
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- School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana Monroe, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
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- School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana Monroe, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
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Kubra KT, Akhter MS, Apperley K, Barabutis N. Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone Antagonist JV-1-36 Suppresses Reactive Oxygen Species Generation in A549 Lung Cancer Cells. ENDOCRINES 2022; 3:813-820. [PMID: 36540765 PMCID: PMC9762825 DOI: 10.3390/endocrines3040067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/27/2023] Open
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Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) and its receptors are expressed in a variety of human cancers, and have been involved in malignancies. GHRH antagonists (GHRHAnt) were developed to suppress tumor progression and metastasis. Previous studies demonstrate the involvement of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in cancer progression. Herein, we investigate the effect of a commercially available GHRH antagonist, namely JV-1-36, in the redox status of the A549 human cancer cell line. Our results suggest that this peptide significantly reduces ROS production in those cells in a time-dependent manner and counteracts H2O2-induced ROS. Our study supports the anti-oxidative effects of JV-1-36 and contributes in our knowledge towards the in vitro effects of GHRHAnt in cancers.
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Affiliation(s)
- Khadeja-Tul Kubra
- School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana Monroe, 1800 Bienville Drive, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
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- School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana Monroe, 1800 Bienville Drive, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
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- School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana Monroe, 1800 Bienville Drive, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
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- School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana Monroe, 1800 Bienville Drive, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
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Guo CL, Liu HM, Li B, Lu ZY. Angiotensin-(1–9) prevents angiotensin II-induced endothelial apoptosis through CNPY2/PERK pathway. Apoptosis 2022; 28:379-396. [PMID: 36422742 DOI: 10.1007/s10495-022-01793-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Endothelial apoptosis caused by activation of renin-angiotensin system (RAS) plays a vital part in the occurrence and progress of hypertension. Angiotensin-(1-9) (Ang-(1-9)) is a peptide of the counter-regulatory non-classical RAS with anti-hypertensive effects in vascular endothelial cells (ECs). However, the mechanism of action remains unclear. Considering that the endothelial apoptosis was closely related to endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) and mitochondrial function. Herein, we aimed to elucidate the effects of Ang-(1-9) on endothelial apoptosis and the underlying molecular mechanism in angiotensin II (Ang II) induced hypertension. In human umbilical vascular endothelial cells (HUVECs), we observed Ang-(1-9) inhibited Ang II-induced ERS associated endothelial apoptosis. Mechanically, Ang-(1-9) inhibited endothelial apoptosis by blocking CNPY2/PERK mediated CaMKII/Drp1-dependent mitochondrial fission and eIF2α/CHOP signal. Consistent with above effects in HUVECs, in Ang II-induced hypertensive mice, we found administration of exogenous Ang-(1-9) attenuated endothelial apoptosis and arterial blood pressure, which were mediated by CNPY2/PERK signaling pathway. Our study indicated Ang-(1-9) inhibited Ang II-induced hypertension through CNPY2/PERK pathway. These findings may provide new insights for prevention and treatment of hypertension in future.
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Vivas W, Weis S. Tidy up - The unfolded protein response in sepsis. Front Immunol 2022; 13:980680. [PMID: 36341413 PMCID: PMC9632622 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.980680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Pathogens, their toxic byproducts, and the subsequent immune reaction exert different forms of stress and damage to the tissue of the infected host. This stress can trigger specific transcriptional and post-transcriptional programs that have evolved to limit the pathogenesis of infectious diseases by conferring tissue damage control. If these programs fail, infectious diseases can take a severe course including organ dysfunction and damage, a phenomenon that is known as sepsis and which is associated with high mortality. One of the key adaptive mechanisms to counter infection-associated stress is the unfolded protein response (UPR), aiming to reduce endoplasmic reticulum stress and restore protein homeostasis. This is mediated via a set of diverse and complementary mechanisms, i.e. the reduction of protein translation, increase of protein folding capacity, and increase of polyubiquitination of misfolded proteins and subsequent proteasomal degradation. However, UPR is not exclusively beneficial since its enhanced or prolonged activation might lead to detrimental effects such as cell death. Thus, fine-tuning and time-restricted regulation of the UPR should diminish disease severity of infectious disease and improve the outcome of sepsis while not bearing long-term consequences. In this review, we describe the current knowledge of the UPR, its role in infectious diseases, regulation mechanisms, and further clinical implications in sepsis.
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- Wolfgang Vivas
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany
- Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology-Hans Knöll Institute (HKI), Jena, Germany
- *Correspondence: Wolfgang Vivas,
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany
- Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology-Hans Knöll Institute (HKI), Jena, Germany
- Institute for Infectious Disease and Infection Control, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany
- Center for Sepsis Control and Care, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany
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von Knethen A, Heinicke U, Laux V, Parnham MJ, Steinbicker AU, Zacharowski K. Antioxidants as Therapeutic Agents in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Treatment-From Mice to Men. Biomedicines 2022; 10:98. [PMID: 35052778 PMCID: PMC8773193 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10010098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Revised: 12/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a major cause of patient mortality in intensive care units (ICUs) worldwide. Considering that no causative treatment but only symptomatic care is available, it is obvious that there is a high unmet medical need for a new therapeutic concept. One reason for a missing etiologic therapy strategy is the multifactorial origin of ARDS, which leads to a large heterogeneity of patients. This review summarizes the various kinds of ARDS onset with a special focus on the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are generally linked to ARDS development and progression. Taking a closer look at the data which already have been established in mouse models, this review finally proposes the translation of these results on successful antioxidant use in a personalized approach to the ICU patient as a potential adjuvant to standard ARDS treatment.
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- Andreas von Knethen
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, University Hospital Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt, Germany
- Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60596 Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, University Hospital Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt, Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60596 Frankfurt, Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60596 Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, University Hospital Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, University Hospital Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt, Germany
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Kubra KT, Uddin MA, Akhter MS, Leo AJ, Siejka A, Barabutis N. P53 mediates the protective effects of metformin in inflamed lung endothelial cells. Int Immunopharmacol 2021; 101:108367. [PMID: 34794886 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2021.108367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Abstract
The endothelial barrier regulates interstitial fluid homeostasis by transcellular and paracellular means. Dysregulation of this semipermeable barrier may lead to vascular leakage, edema, and accumulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines, inducing microvascular hyperpermeability. Investigating the molecular pathways involved in those events will most probably provide novel therapeutic possibilities in pathologies related to endothelial barrier dysfunction. Metformin (MET) is an anti-diabetic drug, opposes malignancies, inhibits cellular transformation, and promotes cardiovascular protection. In the current study, we assess the protective effects of MET in LPS-induced lung endothelial barrier dysfunction and evaluate the role of P53 in mediating the beneficial effects of MET in the vasculature. We revealed that this biguanide (MET) opposes the LPS-induced dysregulation of the lung microvasculature, since it suppressed the formation of filamentous actin stress fibers, and deactivated cofilin. To investigate whether P53 is involved in those phenomena, we employed the fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) - dextran permeability assay, to measure paracellular permeability. Our observations suggest that P53 inhibition increases paracellular permeability, and MET prevents those effects. Our results contribute towards the understanding of the lung endothelium and reveal the significant role of P53 in the MET-induced barrier enhancement.
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- Khadeja-Tul Kubra
- School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana Monroe, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
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- School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana Monroe, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
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- School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana Monroe, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
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- School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana Monroe, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
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- Department of Clinical Endocrinology, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana Monroe, Monroe, LA 71201, USA.
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Uddin MA, Akhter MS, Kubra KT, Barabutis N. Induction of the NEK family of kinases in the lungs of mice subjected to cecal ligation and puncture model of sepsis. Tissue Barriers 2021; 9:1929787. [PMID: 34151722 DOI: 10.1080/21688370.2021.1929787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Endothelial barrier dysfunction (EBD) is the hallmark of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), a potentially lethal respiratory disorder associated with the COVID-19 - related deaths. Herein, we employed a cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) murine model of sepsis, to evaluate the effects of sepsis-induced EBD in the expression of the never in mitosis A (NIMA)-related kinases (NEKs). Members of that family of kinases regulate the activity and expression of the tumor suppressor P53, previously shown to modulate the actin cytoskeleton remodeling. Our results introduce the induction of NEK2, NEK3, NEK4, NEK7, and NEK9 in a CLP model of sepsis. Hence, we suggest that NEKs are involved in inflammatory processes and are holding the potential to serve as novel therapeutic targets for pathologies related to EBD, including ARDS and sepsis. Further studies will delineate the underlying molecular events and their interrelations with P53.
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- Mohammad A Uddin
- School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana Monroe, Monroe, Louisiana USA
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- School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana Monroe, Monroe, Louisiana USA
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- School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana Monroe, Monroe, Louisiana USA
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- School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana Monroe, Monroe, Louisiana USA
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Kubra KT, Barabutis N. Brefeldin A and kifunensine modulate LPS-induced lung endothelial hyperpermeability in human and bovine cells. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol 2021; 321:C214-C220. [PMID: 34161151 DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.00142.2021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Endothelial hyperpermeability is the hallmark of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Laborious efforts in the investigation of the molecular pathways involved in the regulation of the vascular barrier shall reveal novel therapeutic targets toward that respiratory disorder. Herein, we investigate in vitro the effects of the α-1,2-mannosidase 1 inhibitor kifunensine (KIF) and brefeldin A (BFA) in the lipopolysaccharides (LPS)-induced endothelial breakdown. Our results suggest that BFA opposes the deteriorating effects of KIF [unfolded protein response (UPR) suppressor] toward the lung microvasculature. Since KIF is a UPR suppressor, and brefeldin A is a UPR inducer, we suggest that a carefully devised UPR manipulation may deliver novel therapeutic avenues in diseases related to endothelial barrier dysfunction (e.g., ARDS and sepsis).
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- Khadeja-Tul Kubra
- School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana Monroe, Monroe, Louisiana
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- School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana Monroe, Monroe, Louisiana
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