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Sudharsan R, Kwok J, Swider M, Sumaroka A, Aguirre GD, Cideciyan AV, Beltran WA. Retinal prolactin isoform PRLΔE1 sustains rod disease in inherited retinal degenerations. Cell Death Dis 2024; 15:682. [PMID: 39294136 PMCID: PMC11410941 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-024-07070-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 09/03/2024] [Accepted: 09/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/20/2024]
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PRLΔE1, a retina-specific isoform of prolactin, is expressed in multiple and diverse forms of canine inherited retinal degeneration (IRD). We find that while PRLΔE1 expression in rods is not associated with the initial phase of disease characterized by acute photoreceptor cell death, it is associated with the protracted phase of slow cell loss. Restoration of photoreceptors to a healthy state by gene-specific replacement therapy of individual IRDs successfully suppresses PRLΔE1 expression. Moreover, short-term PRLΔE1 silencing using shRNA results in preservation of outer nuclear layer thickness, suggesting PRLΔE1 drives retinal disease. However, longer-term observations reveal off-target toxic effects of the PRLΔE1 shRNA, precluding determination of its full therapeutic potential. Future research efforts aimed at enhancing the safety and specificity of PRLΔE1-targeting strategies may identify a potential universal intervention strategy for sustaining photoreceptors during the prolonged phase of multiple IRDs.
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- Raghavi Sudharsan
- Division of Experimental Retinal Therapies, Department of Clinical Sciences & Advanced Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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- Division of Experimental Retinal Therapies, Department of Clinical Sciences & Advanced Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Center for Hereditary Retinal Degenerations, Scheie Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Center for Hereditary Retinal Degenerations, Scheie Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Experimental Retinal Therapies, Department of Clinical Sciences & Advanced Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Center for Hereditary Retinal Degenerations, Scheie Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Experimental Retinal Therapies, Department of Clinical Sciences & Advanced Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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Sen B, Gonultas S, Albayrak C, Temur S, Acar I, Ozkan BN, Islek HS, Yilmaz MB, Kale E, Guler EM. Evaluation of oxidative stress and inflammation in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. Obstet Gynecol Sci 2024; 67:414-420. [PMID: 38757191 PMCID: PMC11266846 DOI: 10.5468/ogs.24031] [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: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous endocrine and metabolic disorder characterized by hyperandrogenism, hyperinsulinemia, and insulin resistance. The prevalence of PCOS is increasing worldwide. Although the etiology of this disease is currently unknown, it is thought to be closely related to inflammation and oxidative stress. Our study aimed to compare patients have PCOS to healthy volunteers and assess the changes in oxidative stress and inflammatory parameters in these patients. METHODS Thirty patients between the ages of 18-45 diagnosed with PCOS and 30 healthy volunteers with the same demographic characteristics were included in this study. Clinical parameters were measured using immunoassays. Oxidative stress biomarkers, total oxidant (TOS), total antioxidant (TAS), total thiol (TT), and native thiol (NT) levels were measured using photometric methods according to Erel's method. The dynamic disulfide level (DIS) and oxidative stress index (OSI) were calculated using mathematical equations. Among the inflammatory parameters, values for interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were measured photometrically using commercially purchased kits. RESULTS Moreover, TT and NT levels were lower in patients with PCOS compared to those in the healthy group statistically significantly (P<0.001). In addition, TAS, TOS, OSI, DIS, IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α levels were identified to be significantly higher in the patients with PCOS than those in the healthy group (P<0.001). CONCLUSION Evaluation of oxidative stress and clinical parameters used in the follow-up may be beneficial for the disease.
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- Berra Sen
- Department of Medical School Education, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical School Education, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical School Education, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical School Education, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical School Education, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Hamidiye Institute of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Zeynep Kamil Women and Children's Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Haydarpaşa Numune Health Application and Research Center, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Haydarpaşa Numune Health Application and Research Center, Istanbul, Turkey
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Stojkovic M, Jovanovic M, Jakovljevic V, Zivkovic V, Djordjevic N, Kocovic A, Nikolic M, Stojanovic A, Minic N, Ignjatovic V, Vukomanovic V, Nastic D, Zdravkovic N, Radmanovic O, Djordjic M, Babic S, Radmanovic B. Protective Effect of Hyperprolactinemia on Oxidative Stress in Patients with Psychotic Disorder on Atypical Antipsychotics Risperidone and Paliperidone: A Cross-Sectional Study. Biomedicines 2024; 12:1418. [PMID: 39061992 PMCID: PMC11275159 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12071418] [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: 04/28/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Several studies indicate the impact of antipsychotics like risperidone and paliperidone on oxidative stress parameters, yet data remain inconsistent. We investigated the link between these medications, hyperprolactinemia (HPRL), and oxidative stress. This study was conducted at the Psychiatry Clinic, University Clinical Center, Kragujevac, between November 2022 and August 2023. Inclusion criteria comprised diagnosed psychotic disorders from the ICD-10-based F20-F29 spectrum and clinical stability on risperidone/paliperidone for ≥12 weeks with no recent dose adjustments. Exclusion criteria included pregnancy, breastfeeding, relevant medical conditions, or co-therapy with prolactin-secreting drugs. Data encompassed drug choice, administration method, therapy duration, and daily dose. Prolactin (PRL) levels, oxidative stress parameters (TBARS, H2O2, O2-, NO2-), and antioxidant system (CAT, GSH, SOD) were assessed. Of 155 subjects, women exhibited significantly higher PRL levels (p < 0.001) and symptomatic HPRL (p < 0.001). Drug choice and regimen significantly influenced TBARS (p < 0.001), NO2- (p < 0.001), O2- (p = 0.002), CAT (p = 0.04), and GSH (p < 0.001) levels. NO2- levels were affected by drug dose (p = 0.038). TBARS (p < 0.001), O2- (p < 0.001), and SOD (p = 0.022) inversely correlated with PRL levels, suggesting PRL's protective role against oxidative stress. The female sex association with higher PRL levels implies additional factors influencing PRL's antioxidant role. Antipsychotic choice and dosage impact PRL and oxidative stress markers, necessitating further exploration.
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- Milena Stojkovic
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia; (M.J.); (N.M.); (B.R.)
- Psychiatric Clinic, University Clinical Center Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia;
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia; (M.J.); (N.M.); (B.R.)
- Psychiatric Clinic, University Clinical Center Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia;
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia; (V.J.); (V.Z.); (M.N.)
- Center of Excellence for the Study of Redox Balance in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia;
- Department of Human Pathology, 1st Moscow State Medical, University IM Sechenov, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia; (V.J.); (V.Z.); (M.N.)
- Center of Excellence for the Study of Redox Balance in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia;
- Department of Pharmacology, 1st Moscow State Medical, University IM Sechenov, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia;
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia; (V.J.); (V.Z.); (M.N.)
- Center of Excellence for the Study of Redox Balance in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia;
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- Center of Excellence for the Study of Redox Balance in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia;
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia; (M.J.); (N.M.); (B.R.)
- Psychiatric Clinic, University Clinical Center Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia;
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia; (V.I.); (V.V.)
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia; (V.I.); (V.V.)
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- Institution for Accommodating Adults “Male Pcelice”, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia;
- Clinic of Gastroenterohepatology, University Clinical Center Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Clinic for Rheumatology and Allergology, University Clinical Center Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia;
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- Department of Communication Skills, Ethics, and Psychology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia;
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- Psychiatric Clinic, University Clinical Center Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia;
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia; (M.J.); (N.M.); (B.R.)
- Psychiatric Clinic, University Clinical Center Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia;
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Yang R, Zhang S, Duan C, Guo Y, Shan X, Zhang X, Yue S, Zhang Y, Liu Y. Effect of prolactin on cytotoxicity and oxidative stress in ovine ovarian granulosa cells. PeerJ 2023; 11:e15629. [PMID: 37456891 PMCID: PMC10340108 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.15629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Background Prolactin (PRL) has been reported to be associated with oxidative stress, which is an important contributor leading to cell apoptosis. However, little is known about the mechanisms underlying the effects of PRL on cytotoxicity and oxidative stress in ovine ovarian granulosa cells (GCs). Methods Ovine ovarian GCs were treated with 0, 4, 20, 100 and 500 ng/mL of PRL. Then, the cytotoxicity, cell viability, malondialdehyde (MDA), reactive oxygen species (ROS), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) of GCs were detected. Additionally, 500 ng/mL PRL was chosen as the high PRL concentration (HPC) due to its high cytotoxicity and oxidative stress. Proteomic and metabonomic were performed to examine the overall difference in proteins and metabolic pathways between C (control: 0 ng/mL PRL) and P groups (500 ng/mL PRL). Results The results indicated that GCs treated with 4 ng/mL PRL significantly decreased (P < 0.05) the cytotoxicity, ROS and MDA, increased (P < 0.05) the cell viability, SOD and T-AOC, and the GCs treated with 500 ng/mL PRL showed the opposite trend (P < 0.05). Supplementation with 500 ng/mL PRL significantly increased the proteins of MT-ND1, MAPK12, UBA52 and BCL2L1, which were enriched in ROS and mitophagy pathways. Pathway enrichment analysis showed that the pentose phosphate pathway was significantly enriched in the P group. Conclusion A low concentration of PRL inhibited cytotoxicity and oxidative stress. HPC induced oxidative stress in ovine ovarian GCs via the pentose phosphate pathway by modulating the associated proteins MT-ND1 in ROS pathway and UBA52, MAPK12 and BCL2L1 in mitophagy pathway, resulting in cytotoxicity.
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- China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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Muñoz-Mayorga D, Tovar A, Díaz-Muñoz M, Morales T. Lactation attenuates pro-oxidant reactions in the maternal brain. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2023; 565:111888. [PMID: 36804275 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2023.111888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2022] [Revised: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are intimately linked to bioenergetics and redox biology, contributing to cellular functioning and physiological signaling, but also acting as toxic agents during oxidative stress. Hence, the balance between pro-oxidant reactions and the activity of antioxidant defenses sustains a basal oxidative status, controls the increase of redox signaling, and mediates potential pathological events during oxidative stress. Maternal experience, especially during nursing, requires high energetic demands and expenditure to ensure the well-being of the offspring. The mother must adapt from satisfying her own needs to additionally fulfilling those of her descendants. Oxidative stress has been proposed as one of the reproductive trade-off hallmarks. However, the oxidative shielding hypothesis has also been proposed in the context of reproduction. The reproductive experience induces a wide range of well-documented changes in the female brain, which potentially lead to protection against the enhanced oxidative activity. To date, the metabolic and cellular mechanisms that underlie lactation-induced neuroprotection against oxidants are unknown. The neuroendocrine changes in the brain of the lactating dam promote diminished propensity to excitotoxic brain injury and stress, as well as enhanced neuroprotection and plasticity. In addition to review studies on the oxidant balance due to motherhood, we included new data from our laboratory, addressing the importance of measuring pro-oxidant reactions in separated brain regions. The hippocampus of lactating rats exhibits lower levels of pro-oxidant reactions than that of virgin rats, supporting the oxidative shielding hypothesis in lactation.
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- Daniel Muñoz-Mayorga
- Departamento de Neurobiología Celular y Molecular, Instituto de Neurobiología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Querétaro, Mexico
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- Departamento de Neurobiología Celular y Molecular, Instituto de Neurobiología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Querétaro, Mexico
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- Departamento de Neurobiología Celular y Molecular, Instituto de Neurobiología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Querétaro, Mexico
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- Departamento de Neurobiología Celular y Molecular, Instituto de Neurobiología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Querétaro, Mexico.
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Data K, Marcinkowska K, Buś K, Valihrach L, Pawlak E, Śmieszek A. β-Lactoglobulin affects the oxidative status and viability of equine endometrial progenitor cells via lncRNA-mRNA-miRNA regulatory associations. J Cell Mol Med 2023; 27:927-938. [PMID: 36860157 PMCID: PMC10064025 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.17694] [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: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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The β-lactoglobulin (β-LG) was previously characterized as a mild antioxidant modulating cell viability. However, its biological action regarding endometrial stromal cell cytophysiology and function has never been considered. In this study, we investigated the influence of β-LG on the cellular status of equine endometrial progenitor cells under oxidative stress. The study showed that β-LG decreased the intracellular accumulation of reactive oxygen species, simultaneously ameliorating cell viability and exerting an anti-apoptotic effect. However, at the transcriptional level, the reduced mRNA expression of pro-apoptotic factors (i.e. BAX and BAD) was accompanied by decreased expression of mRNA for anti-apoptotic BCL-2 and genes coding antioxidant enzymes (CAT, SOD-1, GPx). Still, we have also noted the positive effect of β-LG on the expression profile of transcripts involved in endometrial viability and receptivity, including ITGB1, ENPP3, TUNAR and miR-19b-3p. Finally, the expression of master factors of endometrial decidualization, namely prolactin and IGFBP1, was increased in response to β-LG, while non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), that is lncRNA MALAT1 and miR-200b-3p, were upregulated. Our findings indicate a novel potential role of β-LG as a molecule regulating endometrial tissue functionality, promoting viability and normalizing the oxidative status of endometrial progenitor cells. The possible mechanism of β-LG action includes the activation of ncRNAs essential for tissue regeneration, such as lncRNA MALAT-1/TUNAR and miR-19b-3p/miR-200b-3p.
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- Krzysztof Data
- Department of Experimental Biology, The Faculty of Biology and Animal Science, University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Biology, The Faculty of Biology and Animal Science, University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Biology, The Faculty of Biology and Animal Science, University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Laboratory of Gene Expression, Institute of Biotechnology CAS, Biocev, Vestec, Czech Republic
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- Laboratory of Immunopathology, Department of Experimental Therapy, Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Biology, The Faculty of Biology and Animal Science, University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Wroclaw, Poland
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Pavlova NS, Gizatulina AR, Neretina TV, Smirnova OV. Expression of Opsin Genes in the Retina of Female and Male Three-Spined Sticklebacks Gasterosteus aculeatus L.: Effect of Freshwater Adaptation and Prolactin Administration. BIOCHEMISTRY. BIOKHIMIIA 2022; 87:215-224. [PMID: 35526850 DOI: 10.1134/s0006297922030038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Color vision sensitivity is crucial for fish adaptation during migration and reproduction. Prolactin and prolactin-like hormone are important regulators in both these processes. We hypothesized that prolactin influences the color vision sensitivity during freshwater migrations in fish. We studied the effects of prolactin and freshwater adaptation during the spawning period on the expression of opsin genes (SWS1, SWS2, RH2, LWS) in the retina of female and male three-spined sticklebacks Gasterosteus aculeatus L. Expression of the prolactin gene increased in the brain of females, but not males, while expression of the prolactin-like hormone decreased in the brain of both male and female sticklebacks during freshwater adaptation. Expression of the SWS2 gene decreased in the retina of females and males during freshwater adaptation and after prolactin administration. Expression of the SWS1 gene decreased in the retina of male sticklebacks after prolactin administration, but not during freshwater adaptation. Expression of the RH2 and LWS genes did not depend on prolactin administration in male and female sticklebacks. We conclude that expression of some opsin genes in the retina of sticklebacks is regulated by prolactin and depends on sex and freshwater adaptation. This expands our knowledge of the adaptive effects of prolactin on fish during freshwater migrations.
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- Nadezhda S Pavlova
- Department of Human and Animal Physiology, Faculty of Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, 119991, Russia.
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- Department of Physiology and General Pathology, Faculty of Fundamental Medicine, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, 119991, Russia
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- Pertsov White Sea Biological Station, Moscow State University, 186671 Loukhsky District, Republic of Karelia, Russia
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- Department of Human and Animal Physiology, Faculty of Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, 119991, Russia
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Silva TVBDA, Iwassa IJ, Sampaio AR, Ruiz SP, Barros BCB. Physicochemical, antioxidant, rheological, and sensory properties of juice produced with guava pulp and peel flour. AN ACAD BRAS CIENC 2021; 93:e20191175. [PMID: 34730670 DOI: 10.1590/0001-3765202120191175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2019] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Juice formulations containing guava pulp and different amounts (0%, 1%, 3%, and 5%) of its by-product flour (GBF) were developed and evaluated for antioxidant activity, total phenolic compounds, physicochemical, rheological, microbiological and sensorial parameters. The GBF addition to guava juice increased the acidity and altered the color and rheological parameters, especially at higher levels (3% and 5%). There was an increase in the content of dietary fiber, anthocyanins and antioxidant activity with GBF addition, but no changes occurred in the soluble solids, total phenolic compounds, and ascorbic acid content. The guava juice containing 1% GBF received better sensory scores when compared with the 3% and 5% GBF formulations. Storage at 4o C for 21 days affected most of the parameters examined, but the microbiological parameters remained stable. Shelf life of 14 days is recommended to maintain the physicochemical and antioxidants characteristics of guava juice.
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- Thairla V B DA Silva
- Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Departamento de Tecnologia, Av. Ângelo Moreira da Fonseca, 1800, 87506-370 Umuarama, PR, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Departamento de Engenharia Química, Av. Angelo Moreira da Fonseca, 1800, 87020-900 Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Departamento de Física, Av. Colombo, 5790, 87020-900 Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Departamento de Tecnologia, Av. Ângelo Moreira da Fonseca, 1800, 87506-370 Umuarama, PR, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Departamento de Tecnologia, Av. Ângelo Moreira da Fonseca, 1800, 87506-370 Umuarama, PR, Brazil
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Decoding signaling pathways involved in prolactin-induced neuroprotection: A review. Front Neuroendocrinol 2021; 61:100913. [PMID: 33766566 DOI: 10.1016/j.yfrne.2021.100913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Revised: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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It has been well recognized that prolactin (PRL), a pleiotropic hormone, has many functions in the brain, such as maternal behavior, neurogenesis, and neuronal plasticity, among others. Recently, it has been reported to have a significant role in neuroprotection against excitotoxicity. Glutamate excitotoxicity is a common alteration in many neurological and neurodegenerative diseases, leading to neuronal death. In this sense, several efforts have been made to decrease the progression of these pathologies. Despite various reports of PRL's neuroprotective effect against excitotoxicity, the signaling pathways that underlie this mechanism remain unclear. This review aims to describe the most recent and relevant studies on the molecular signaling pathways, particularly, PI3K/AKT, NF-κB, and JAK2/STAT5, which are currently under investigation and might be implicated in the molecular mechanisms that explain the PRL effects against excitotoxicity and neuroprotection. Remarkable neuroprotective effects of PRL might be useful in the treatment of some neurological diseases.
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Short prolactin isoforms are expressed in photoreceptors of canine retinas undergoing retinal degeneration. Sci Rep 2021; 11:460. [PMID: 33432105 PMCID: PMC7801730 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-80691-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Prolactin (PRL) hormone functions as a pleiotropic cytokine with a protective role in the retina. We recently identified by transcriptome profiling that PRL is one of the most highly upregulated mRNAs in the retinas of mutant rcd1 (PDE6B) and xlpra2 (RPGR) dogs at advanced stages of photoreceptor disease. In the present study, we have identified the expression of a short PRL isoform that lacks exon 1 in canine retinas and analyzed the time-course of expression and localization of this isoform in the retinas of these two models. Using laser capture microdissection to isolate RNA from each of the retinal cellular layers, we found by qPCR that this short PRL isoform is expressed in photoreceptors of degenerating retinas. We confirmed by in situ hybridization that its expression is localized to the outer nuclear layer and begins shortly after the onset of disease at the time of peak photoreceptor cell death in both models. PRL protein was also detected only in mutant dog retinas. Our results call for further investigations into the role of this novel PRL isoform in retinal degeneration.
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Reyes-Mendoza J, Morales T. Prolactin treatment reduces kainic acid-induced gliosis in the hippocampus of ovariectomized female rats. Brain Res 2020; 1746:147014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2020.147014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2020] [Revised: 06/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Therapeutic Potential of Selenium as a Component of Preservation Solutions for Kidney Transplantation. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25163592. [PMID: 32784639 PMCID: PMC7463670 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25163592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2020] [Revised: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Selenium has strong antioxidant properties and diverse effects on the immune system. The aim of the study was to analyse the protective effect of selenium as a component of a kidney preservation solution on the prevention of ischemia-reperfusion injury of nephrons. The solution was modified by the addition of Se (1 µg/L), prolactin (0.1 µg/L) and Se with prolactin (1 µg/L Se + 0.1 µg/L PRL). The study used a model for storing isolated porcine kidneys in Biolasol® (modified Biolasol®), which minimizes ischemia-reperfusion injury of grafts. The introduction of Se4+ ions at a dose of 1 µg/L into the Biolasol® preservation solution in the form of Na2SeO3 caused an increase in the activity/concentration of the analysed biochemical parameters: aspartate transaminase, alanine transaminase, urea and protein. This suggests an adverse effect of Se4+ on nephron function during ischemia-reperfusion. The best graft protection was obtained by using Biolasol® modified with the addition of selenium (IV) at a dose of 1 µg/L and prolactin at a concentration of 0.1 µg/L. We proposed the mechanism of prolactin action in the metabolic reduction of selenite (SO32−) during ischemia/reperfusion.
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Arnold E, Thébault S, Aroña RM, Martínez de la Escalera G, Clapp C. Prolactin mitigates deficiencies of retinal function associated with aging. Neurobiol Aging 2019; 85:38-48. [PMID: 31698287 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2019.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2019] [Revised: 10/03/2019] [Accepted: 10/04/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Aging causes the progressive degeneration of retinal cells leading to the eventual loss of vision. The hormone prolactin (PRL) is a neurotrophic factor able to compensate for photoreceptor cell death and electroretinogram deficits induced by light retinal damage. Here, we used adult 4-month old and aged 20-month old pigmented mice, null or not for the PRL receptor to explore whether PRL provides trophic support against age-related retinal dysfunction. Retinal functionality, apoptosis, glia activation, and neurotrophin expression were assessed by electroretinogram, TUNEL, glial fibrillary acidic protein and ionized calcium binding adaptor molecule 1 immunohistochemistry, and real-time PCR, respectively. Lack of PRL signaling in aged mice, but not in adult mice, correlated with photosensitive retinal dysfunction, increased photoreceptor apoptosis, differential expression of proapoptotic mediators, and microglia activation. We conclude that PRL is required for maintaining retinal functionality in both female and male mice during aging and has potential therapeutic value against age-related retinal disorders.
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- Edith Arnold
- Instituto de Neurobiología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Campus UNAM-Juriquilla, Querétaro, México; CONACYT-Instituto de Neurobiología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Campus UNAM-Juriquilla, Querétaro, México
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- Instituto de Neurobiología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Campus UNAM-Juriquilla, Querétaro, México
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- Instituto de Neurobiología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Campus UNAM-Juriquilla, Querétaro, México
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- Instituto de Neurobiología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Campus UNAM-Juriquilla, Querétaro, México.
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Neuroprotective Peptides in Retinal Disease. J Clin Med 2019; 8:jcm8081146. [PMID: 31374938 PMCID: PMC6722704 DOI: 10.3390/jcm8081146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2019] [Revised: 07/26/2019] [Accepted: 07/31/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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In the pathogenesis of many disorders, neuronal death plays a key role. It is now assumed that neurodegeneration is caused by multiple and somewhat converging/overlapping death mechanisms, and that neurons are sensitive to unique death styles. In this respect, major advances in the knowledge of different types, mechanisms, and roles of neurodegeneration are crucial to restore the neuronal functions involved in neuroprotection. Several novel concepts have emerged recently, suggesting that the modulation of the neuropeptide system may provide an entirely new set of pharmacological approaches. Neuropeptides and their receptors are expressed widely in mammalian retinas, where they exert neuromodulatory functions including the processing of visual information. In multiple models of retinal diseases, different peptidergic substances play neuroprotective actions. Herein, we describe the novel advances on the protective roles of neuropeptides in the retina. In particular, we focus on the mechanisms by which peptides affect neuronal death/survival and the vascular lesions commonly associated with retinal neurodegenerative pathologies. The goal is to highlight the therapeutic potential of neuropeptide systems as neuroprotectants in retinal diseases.
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Ostróżka-Cieślik A, Dolińska B, Ryszka F. The Effect of Modified Biolasol Solution on the Efficacy of Storing Isolated Porcine Kidneys. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 2018:7465435. [PMID: 30539020 PMCID: PMC6260524 DOI: 10.1155/2018/7465435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2018] [Revised: 09/16/2018] [Accepted: 10/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Biolasol is a newly developed solution for storing the liver, pancreas, kidneys, and heart by simple hypothermia. It exhibits high efficacy in maintaining structural and functional integrity of the graft prior to its transplantation. The solution was modified by the addition of ascorbic acid (0.088g/l) and ascorbic acid with prolactin (1 μg/l PRL + 0.088g/l vitamin C). The effectiveness of the obtained solutions in the protection of nephrons of isolated porcine kidneys was assessed based on the analysis of the activity of ALT (alanine aminotransferase), AST (aspartate aminotransferase), and LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) as well as lactate concentration determined in perfundates collected after 2 h (0' and 30' preservation) and 48 h (0' and 30' preservation) of graft storage. It has been found that the synergistic action of Biolasol components determines the integrity and stability of cell membranes, which in turn affects the proper functioning of the organ after transplantation. The addition of ascorbic acid and prolactin to Biolasol affects the maintenance of the normal cytoskeleton of the stored graft.
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- Aneta Ostróżka-Cieślik
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy and the Division of Laboratory Medicine in Sosnowiec, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy and the Division of Laboratory Medicine in Sosnowiec, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
- “Biochefa” Pharmaceutical Research and Production Plant, Sosnowiec, Poland
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- “Biochefa” Pharmaceutical Research and Production Plant, Sosnowiec, Poland
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Carretero J, Sánchez-Robledo V, Carretero-Hernández M, Catalano-Iniesta L, García-Barrado MJ, Iglesias-Osma MC, Blanco EJ. Prolactin system in the hippocampus. Cell Tissue Res 2018; 375:193-199. [DOI: 10.1007/s00441-018-2858-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2018] [Accepted: 05/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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