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Liu Q, Zhang HY, Zhang QY, Wang FS, Zhu Y, Feng SG, Jiang Q, Yan B. Olink Profiling of Aqueous Humor Identifies Novel Biomarkers for Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration. J Proteome Res 2024; 23:2532-2541. [PMID: 38902972 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.4c00195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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Metabolic dysfunction is recognized as a contributing factor in the pathogenesis of wet age-related macular degeneration (wAMD). However, the specific metabolism-related proteins implicated in wAMD remain elusive. In this study, we assessed the expression profiles of 92 metabolism-related proteins in aqueous humor (AH) samples obtained from 44 wAMD patients and 44 cataract control patients. Our findings revealed significant alterations in the expression of 60 metabolism-related proteins between the two groups. Notably, ANGPTL7 and METRNL displayed promising diagnostic potential for wAMD, as evidenced by area under the curve values of 0.88 and 0.85, respectively. Subsequent validation studies confirmed the upregulation of ANGPTL7 and METRNL in the AH of wAMD patients and in choroidal neovascularization (CNV) models. Functional assays revealed that increased ANGPTL7 and METRNL played a pro-angiogenic role in endothelial biology by promoting endothelial cell proliferation, migration, tube formation, and spouting in vitro. Moreover, in vivo studies revealed the pro-angiogenic effects of ANGPTL7 and METRNL in CNV formation. In conclusion, our findings highlight the association between elevated ANGPTL7 and METRNL levels and wAMD, suggesting their potential as novel predictive and diagnostic biomarkers for this condition. These results underscore the significance of ANGPTL7 and METRNL in the context of wAMD pathogenesis and offer new avenues for future research and therapeutic interventions.
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- Qing Liu
- The Affiliated Eye Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, China
- The Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, China
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- The Affiliated Eye Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, China
- The Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, China
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- The Affiliated Eye Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, China
- The Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, China
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- The Affiliated Eye Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, China
- The Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, China
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- The Affiliated Eye Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, China
- The Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, China
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- The Affiliated Eye Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, China
- The Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, China
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- The Affiliated Eye Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, China
- The Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200080, China
- Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, Eye and ENT Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200030, China
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Yao C, Zhang H, Wang L, Li J. Correlation of serum Meteorin-like (Metrnl) level with type 2 diabetic peripheral neuropathy. BMC Endocr Disord 2024; 24:83. [PMID: 38849768 PMCID: PMC11162054 DOI: 10.1186/s12902-024-01616-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Meteorin-like (Metrnl), a secreted myokine, is a newly discovered neurotrophic factor. The aim of this study was to determine if there is a correlation between the Metrnl level and diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). METHODS The investigation was conducted on a sample of 80 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and 60 healthy controls. The T2DM patients were categorized into two subgroups based on skin biopsy: the DPN subgroup (n = 20) and the diabetes without neuropathy subgroup (n = 60). RESULTS The T2DM groups had higher serum Metrnl concentrations compared with the controls. The serum Metrnl concentration was significantly lower in the DPN group than in T2DM patients without neuropathy. Logistic regression analysis demonstrated a notable correlation between serum Metrnl and DPN (OR: 0.997, 95% CI: 0.995-1.000, P < 0.05). Serum Metrnl level was negatively correlated with age and SBP after a simple logistic regression analysis. CONCLUSION Serum Metrnl concentration is independently correlated with DPN.
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- Caixia Yao
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Gaochun Hospital Affiliated to Jiangsu University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Endocrinology, Huai'an First People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
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Shankar SS, Banarjee R, Jathar SM, Rajesh S, Ramasamy S, Kulkarni MJ. De novo structure prediction of meteorin and meteorin-like protein for identification of domains, functional receptor binding regions, and their high-risk missense variants. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024; 42:4522-4536. [PMID: 37288801 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2220804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Meteorin (Metrn) and Meteorin-like (Metrnl) are homologous secreted proteins involved in neural development and metabolic regulation. In this study, we have performed de novo structure prediction and analysis of both Metrn and Metrnl using Alphafold2 (AF2) and RoseTTAfold (RF). Based on the domain and structural homology analysis of the predicted structures, we have identified that these proteins are composed of two functional domains, a CUB domain and an NTR domain, connected by a hinge/loop region. We have identified the receptor binding regions of Metrn and Metrnl using the machine-learning tools ScanNet and Masif. These were further validated by docking Metrnl with its reported KIT receptor, thus establishing the role of each domain in the receptor interaction. Also, we have studied the effect of non-synonymous SNPs on the structure and function of these proteins using an array of bioinformatics tools and selected 16 missense variants in Metrn and 10 in Metrnl that can affect the protein stability. This is the first study to comprehensively characterize the functional domains of Metrn and Metrnl at their structural level and identify the functional domains, and protein binding regions. This study also highlights the interaction mechanism of the KIT receptor and Metrnl. The predicted deleterious SNPs will allow further understanding of the role of these variants in modulating the plasma levels of these proteins in disease conditions such as diabetes.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- S Shiva Shankar
- Proteomics Facility, Division of Biochemical Sciences, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Proteomics Facility, Division of Biochemical Sciences, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India
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- Proteomics Facility, Division of Biochemical Sciences, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Proteomics Facility, Division of Biochemical Sciences, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India
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- Proteomics Facility, Division of Biochemical Sciences, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India
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- Proteomics Facility, Division of Biochemical Sciences, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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Miao ZW, Wang N, Hu WJ, Zheng SL, Wang DS, Chang FQ, Wang Z, Tian JS, Dong XH, Wu T, Miao CY. Chronic vascular pathogenesis results in the reduced serum Metrnl levels in ischemic stroke patients. Acta Pharmacol Sin 2024; 45:914-925. [PMID: 38253637 PMCID: PMC11053017 DOI: 10.1038/s41401-023-01204-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Metrnl is a secreted protein involved in neurite outgrowth, insulin sensitivity, immunoinflammatory responses, blood lipids and endothelial protection. In this study, we investigated the role of Metrnl in ischemic stroke. Fifty-eight ischemic stroke patients (28 inpatient patients within 2 weeks of onset and 30 emergency patients within 24 h of onset) and 20 healthy controls were enrolled. Serum Metrnl was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. We showed that serum Metrnl levels were significantly reduced in both inpatient and emergency patient groups compared with the controls. Different pathological causes for ischemic stroke such as large artery atherosclerosis and small artery occlusion exhibited similar reduced serum Metrnl levels. Transient ischemic attack caused by large artery atherosclerosis without brain infarction also had lower serum Metrnl levels. Metrnl was correlated with some metabolic, inflammatory and clotting parameters. Reduced serum Metrnl was associated with the severity of intracranial arterial stenosis and the presence of ischemic stroke. In order to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the reduced serum Metrnl levels, we established animal models of ischemic stroke in normal mice, atherosclerotic apolipoprotein E-knockout mice and Metrnl-knockout mice by middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) using intraluminal filament or electrocoagulation. We demonstrated that serum Metrnl levels were significantly lower in atherosclerosis mice than normal mice, whereas acute ischemic stroke injury in normal mice and atherosclerosis mice did not alter serum Metrnl levels. Metrnl knockout did not affect acute ischemic stroke injury and death. We conclude that reduced serum Metrnl levels are attributed to the chronic vascular pathogenesis before the onset of ischemic stroke. Metrnl is a potential target for prevention of ischemic stroke.
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- Zhu-Wei Miao
- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University/Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Neuroloy and Neurovascular Center, The First Affiliated Hospital (Changhai Hospital), Second Military Medical University/Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University/Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University/Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University/Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University/Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University/Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University/Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200120, China
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- Department of Neuroloy and Neurovascular Center, The First Affiliated Hospital (Changhai Hospital), Second Military Medical University/Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University/Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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Liu N, Dong J, Li L, Zhou D, Liu F. The Function and Mechanism of Anti-Inflammatory Factor Metrnl Prevents the Progression of Inflammatory-Mediated Pathological Bone Osteolytic Diseases. J Inflamm Res 2024; 17:1607-1619. [PMID: 38495340 PMCID: PMC10942011 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s455790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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Metrnl, recently identified as an adipokine, is a secreted protein notably expressed in white adipose tissue, barrier tissues, and activated macrophages. This adipokine plays a pivotal role in counteracting obesity-induced insulin resistance. It enhances adipose tissue functionality by promoting adipocyte differentiation, activating metabolic pathways, and exerting anti-inflammatory effects. Extensive research has identified Metrnl as a key player in modulating inflammatory responses and as an integral regulator of muscle regeneration. These findings position Metrnl as a promising biomarker and potential therapeutic target in treating inflammation-associated pathologies. Despite this, the specific anti-inflammatory mechanisms of Metrnl in immune-mediated osteolysis and arthritis remain elusive, warranting further investigation. In this review, we will briefly elaborate on the role of Metrnl in anti-inflammation function in inflammation-related osteolysis, arthritis, and pathological bone resorption, which could facilitate Metrnl's clinical application as a novel therapeutic strategy to prevent bone loss. While the pathogenesis of elbow stiffness remains elusive, current literature suggests that Metrnl likely exerts a pivotal role in its development.
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- Nan Liu
- Department of Orthopedics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, People’s Republic of China
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Xu TY, Qing SL, Zhao JX, Song J, Miao ZW, Li JX, Yang FY, Zhao HY, Zheng SL, Li ZY, Wang SN, Miao CY. Metrnl deficiency retards skin wound healing in mice by inhibiting AKT/eNOS signaling and angiogenesis. Acta Pharmacol Sin 2023; 44:1790-1800. [PMID: 37142683 PMCID: PMC10462726 DOI: 10.1038/s41401-023-01090-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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Meteorin-like (Metrnl) is a novel secreted protein with various biological activities. In this study, we investigated whether and how Metrnl regulated skin wound healing in mice. Global Metrnl gene knockout mice (Metrnl-/-) and endothelial cell-specific Metrnl gene knockout mice (EC-Metrnl-/-) were generated. Eight-mm-diameter full-thickness excisional wound was made on the dorsum of each mouse. The skin wounds were photographed and analyzed. In C57BL/6 mice, we observed that Metrnl expression levels were markedly increased in skin wound tissues. We found that both global and endothelial cell-specific Metrnl gene knockout significantly retarded mouse skin wound healing, and endothelial Metrnl was the key factor affecting wound healing and angiogenesis. The proliferation, migration and tube formation ability of primary human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were inhibited by Metrnl knockdown, but significantly promoted by addition of recombinant Metrnl (10 ng/mL). Metrnl knockdown abolished the proliferation of endothelial cells stimulated by recombinant VEGFA (10 ng/mL) but not by recombinant bFGF (10 ng/mL). We further revealed that Metrnl deficiency impaired VEGFA downstream AKT/eNOS activation in vitro and in vivo. The damaged angiogenetic activity in Metrnl knockdown HUVECs was partly rescued by addition of AKT activator SC79 (10 μM). In conclusion, Metrnl deficiency retards skin wound healing in mice, which is related to impaired endothelial Metrnl-mediated angiogenesis. Metrnl deficiency impairs angiogenesis by inhibiting AKT/eNOS signaling pathway.
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- Tian-Ying Xu
- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University/Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
- Department of Anesthetic Pharmacology, School of Anesthesiology, Second Military Medical University/Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University/Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University/Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University/Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University/Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University/Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Anesthetic Pharmacology, School of Anesthesiology, Second Military Medical University/Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University/Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University/Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University/Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University/Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University/Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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Schwieger J, Gao Z, Lenarz T, Munro G, Petersen KA, Scheper V. "Of mice and men": the relevance of Cometin and Erythropoietin origin for its effects on murine spiral ganglion neuron survival and neurite outgrowth in vitro. Front Neurosci 2023; 17:1224463. [PMID: 37638326 PMCID: PMC10450246 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1224463] [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: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Neurotrophic factors (NTF) play key roles in the survival of neurons, making them promising candidates for therapy of neurodegenerative diseases. In the case of the inner ear, sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is characterized over time by a degeneration of the primary auditory neurons, the spiral ganglion neurons (SGN). It is well known that selected NTF can protect SGN from degeneration, which positively influences the outcome of cochlear implants, the treatment of choice for patients with profound to severe SNHL. However, the outcome of studies investigating protective effects of NTF on auditory neurons are in some cases of high variability. We hypothesize that the factor origin may be one aspect that affects the neuroprotective potential. The aim of this study was to investigate the neuroprotective potential of human and mouse Erythropoietin (EPO) and Cometin on rat SGN. SGN were isolated from neonatal rats (P 2-5) and cultured in serum-free medium. EPO and Cometin of mouse and human origin were added in concentrations of 0.1, 1, and 10 ng/mL and 0.1, 1, and 10 μg/mL, respectively. The SGN survival rate and morphology, and the neurite outgrowth were determined and compared to negative (no additives) and positive (brain-derived neurotrophic factor, BDNF) controls. A neuroprotective effect of 10 μg/mL human Cometin comparable to that obtained with BDNF was observed in the SGN-culture. In contrast, mouse Cometin was ineffective. A similar influence of 10 μg/mL human and mouse and 1 μg/mL human Cometin on the length of regenerated neurites compared to BDNF was also detected. No other Cometin-conditions, and none of the EPO-conditions tested had neuroprotective or neuritogenic effects or influenced the neuronal morphology of the SGN. The neuroprotective effect of 10 μg/mL human Cometin on SGN indicates it is a potentially interesting protein for the supportive treatment of inner ear disorders. The finding that mouse Cometin had no effect on the SGN in the parallel-performed experiments underlines the importance of species origin of molecules being screened for therapeutic purpose.
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- Jana Schwieger
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
- Lower Saxony Center for Biomedical Engineering, Implant Research and Development (NIFE), Hannover, Germany
- Cluster of Excellence "Hearing4all" EXC 1077/2, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
- Ear Nose and Throat Institute and Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
- Lower Saxony Center for Biomedical Engineering, Implant Research and Development (NIFE), Hannover, Germany
- Cluster of Excellence "Hearing4all" EXC 1077/2, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
- Lower Saxony Center for Biomedical Engineering, Implant Research and Development (NIFE), Hannover, Germany
- Cluster of Excellence "Hearing4all" EXC 1077/2, Hannover, Germany
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Cai X, Li K, Li M, Lu Y, Wu J, Qiu H, Li Y. Plasma interleukin-41 serves as a potential diagnostic biomarker for Kawasaki disease. Microvasc Res 2023; 147:104478. [PMID: 36682486 DOI: 10.1016/j.mvr.2023.104478] [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: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Kawasaki disease (KD) is a systemic vasculitis that causes abnormalities in the coronary arteries. Interleukin (IL)-41 is a novel immunoregulatory cytokine involved in the pathogenesis of some inflammatory and immune-related diseases. However, the role of IL-41 in KD is unclear. The purpose of this study was to detect the expression of IL-41 in the plasma of children with KD and its relationship with the disease. METHODS A total of 44 children with KD and 37 healthy controls (HC) were recruited for this study. Plasma concentrations of IL-41 were determined by ELISA. Correlations between plasma IL-41 levels and KD-related clinical parameters were analyzed by Pearson correlation and multivariate linear regression analysis. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was used to assess the clinical value of IL-41 in the diagnosis of KD. RESULTS Our results showed that plasma IL-41 levels were significantly elevated in children with KD compared with HC. Correlation analysis demonstrated that IL-41 levels were positively correlated with D-dimer and N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide, and negatively correlated with IgM, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration, total protein, albumin and pre-albumin. Multivariable linear regression analysis revealed that IgM and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentrations were associated with IL-41. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis showed that the area under the curve of IL-41 was 0.7101, with IL-41 providing 88.64 % sensitivity and 54.05 % specificity. CONCLUSION Our study indicated that plasma IL-41 levels in children with KD were significantly higher than those in HC, and may provide a potential diagnostic biomarker for KD.
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- Xiaohong Cai
- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China; Department of Pediatrics, Ningbo Women and Children's Hospital, Ningbo 315012, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China; Department of Pediatrics, Ningbo Women and Children's Hospital, Ningbo 315012, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China; Department of Pediatrics, Ningbo Women and Children's Hospital, Ningbo 315012, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China; Department of Pediatrics, Ningbo Women and Children's Hospital, Ningbo 315012, China.
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China.
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Sobieh BH, El-Mesallamy HO, Kassem DH. Beyond mechanical loading: The metabolic contribution of obesity in osteoarthritis unveils novel therapeutic targets. Heliyon 2023; 9:e15700. [PMID: 37180899 PMCID: PMC10172930 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent progressive disease that frequently coexists with obesity. For several decades, OA was thought to be the result of ageing and mechanical stress on cartilage. Researchers' perspective has been greatly transformed when cumulative findings emphasized the role of adipose tissue in the diseases. Nowadays, the metabolic effect of obesity on cartilage tissue has become an integral part of obesity research; hoping to discover a disease-modifying drug for OA. Recently, several adipokines have been reported to be associated with OA. Particularly, metrnl (meteorin-like) and retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) have been recognized as emerging adipokines that can mediate OA pathogenesis. Accordingly, in this review, we will summarize the latest findings concerned with the metabolic contribution of obesity in OA pathogenesis, with particular emphasis on dyslipidemia, insulin resistance and adipokines. Additionally, we will discuss the most recent adipokines that have been reported to play a role in this context. Careful consideration of these molecular mechanisms interrelated with obesity and OA will undoubtedly unveil new avenues for OA treatment.
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- Basma H. Sobieh
- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Sinai University, Sinai, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
- Corresponding author. Associate Professor of Biochemistry Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, street of African Union Organization, 11566, Cairo, Egypt.
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Jia Z, Feng J, Yuan G, Xiao H, Dang H, Zhang Y, Chen K, Zou J, Wang J. The Meteorin-like cytokine is upregulated in grass carp after infection with Aeromonas hydrophila. DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2023; 141:104632. [PMID: 36608897 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2023.104632] [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: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 01/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Meteorin-like (Metrnl) is a novel immune regulatory factor or adipokine which is mainly produced by activated macrophages. In teleost fish, two homologs are present. In this study, monoclonal antibodies were prepared against recombinant grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella, Ci) Metrnl-a in mice and characterized by Western blotting, flow cytometry and immunofluorescent microscopy. In grass carp infected with Aeromonus hydrophila (A. hydrophila), the cells expressing CiMetrnl-a markedly increased in the gills, head kidney and intestine. In the inflamed intestine caused by A. hydrophila infection, the CiMetrnl-a producing cells were detected mainly in the mucosal layer of anterior, middle and posterior segments. Consistently, qRT-PCR analysis showed that the mRNA expression of CiMetrnl-a was markedly induced. Our results suggest that CiMetrnl-a is involved in regulating intestine inflammation caused by bacterial infection.
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- Zhao Jia
- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266200, China
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- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China.
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Serum interleukin-38 and -41 levels as candidate biomarkers in male infertility. Immunol Lett 2023; 255:47-53. [PMID: 36870420 DOI: 10.1016/j.imlet.2023.02.009] [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: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Interleukin (IL)-38 and IL-41 are novel cytokines, but their role in male infertility (MI) is unknown. The purpose of this study was to measure the levels of serum IL-38 and IL-41 in patients with MI and correlate these levels with semen indexes. METHODS Eighty-two patients with MI and 45 healthy controls (HC) were recruited for this study. Semen parameters were detected using computer-aided sperm analysis, Papanicolaou staining, ELISA, flow cytometry, peroxidase staining and enzyme methods. Serum IL-38 and IL-41 levels were determined by ELISA. RESULTS Serum IL-38 levels were decreased (P < 0.01) in patients with MI compared with HC. Serum IL-41 levels were significantly higher in patients with MI than in HC (P < 0.0001). In patients with MI, serum IL-38 levels were positively correlated with semen white blood cell counts (r = 0.29, P = 0.009), and there was a positive correlation between semen white blood cell counts and sperm concentration (r = 0.28, P = 0.0100) and seminal plasma elastase (r = 0.67, P < 0.0001). Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis showed that the area under the curve of IL-38 for diagnosing MI was 0.5637 (P > 0.05), and the area under the curve of IL-41 for diagnosing MI was 0.7646 (P < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Serum IL-38 levels were significantly lower, and serum IL-41 levels were higher in patients with MI. These results suggest that IL-38 and IL-41 may be novel biomarkers for the diagnosis of MI.
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Liu J, Jia S, Yang Y, Piao L, Wang Z, Jin Z, Bai L. Exercise induced meteorin-like protects chondrocytes against inflammation and pyroptosis in osteoarthritis by inhibiting PI3K/Akt/NF-κB and NLRP3/caspase-1/GSDMD signaling. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 158:114118. [PMID: 36527845 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.114118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The production of metrnl, a novel adipomyokine, is induced upon exercise in adipose tissue and skeletal muscle. In this study, we investigated the anti-inflammatory and antipyroptotic effects of exercise-induced metrnl producted in rats in vitro and in vivo. Forty Sprague-Dawley rats were divided randomly into five groups: control (CG), osteoarthritis (OA) with sedentary lifestyle (OAG), OA with low intensity exercise (OAL), OA with moderate intensity exercise (OAM), and OA with high intensity exercise (OAH). The correlation between the level of metrnl and OA degree was detected using ELISA, X-ray imaging, histology, and immunohistochemistry in vivo. Primary chondrocytes were preincubated with recombinant metrnl before interleukin-1β administration to verify the anti-inflammatory and antipyroptotic effects of metrnl. Western blotting and quantitative reverse transcription (qRT)-PCR were used to evaluate the differences in protein and mRNA expression between groups, respectively. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) assay, immunofluorescence, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and flow cytometry were used to evaluate morphological changes and pyroptosis in chondrocytes. In the moderate-intensity treadmill exercise group, the severity of OA showed maximum relief and the metrnl levels had the most significant increase. Metrnl exerted its anti-inflammatory effect through the suppression of the PI3K/Akt/NF-κB pathway in IL-1β-induced OA chondrocytes, which was accompanied with the recovery of collagen II expression and the attenuation of MMP13 and ADAMTS5. Moreover, metrnl ameliorated chondrocyte pyroptosis by inhibiting the activation of the nod-like receptor protein-3/caspase-1/gasdermin D cascade. In conclusion, moderate-intensity exercise improves inflammation and pyroptosis by increasing metrnl release, which inhibits the PI3K/Akt/NF-κB and further NLRP3/caspase-1/GSDMD signaling pathways.
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- Jiabao Liu
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110000, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110000, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110000, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, Central Hospital of Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang 110000, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110000, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110000, China.
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Ellergezen PH, Kizmaz MA, Simsek A, Demir N, Cagan E, Bal SH, Akalin EH, Oral HB, Budak F. Investigation of IL-35 and IL-39, New Members of the IL-12 Family, in Different Clinical Presentations of Brucellosis. Immunol Invest 2023; 52:286-297. [PMID: 36645409 DOI: 10.1080/08820139.2023.2165941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Brucellosis is significantly influenced by the interactions between the causative Brucella bacteria and host immunity. Recently identified cytokines have been described for their immunomodulatory effects in numerous inflammatory, autoimmune and infectious diseases. Some of them are new members of cytokine superfamilies, including several members of the IL-12 superfamily (IL-35, IL-39). The major purpose of the present study was to investigate the role of these new immunomodulatory cytokines in Brucella infections. The levels of IL-35 and IL-39 in the serum of 40 acute and 40 chronic brucellosis patients and 40 healthy controls were measured by ELISA. The mRNA levels of IL-35 and IL-39 in PBMCs were detected by RT-qPCR. Both IL-35 and IL-39 serum concentrations were significantly higher in healthy control subjects than in brucellosis patients, and IL-35 and IL-39 serum levels of chronic brucellosis patients were higher than those of acute cases. It was also found that the expression of Ebi3/IL-12A (IL-35 genes) and Ebi3/IL-23A (IL-39 genes) was upregulated in chronic brucellosis patients compared to healthy controls. Moreover, the expression of the Ebi3/IL-12A and Ebi3/IL-23A genes was lower in patients with acute brucellosis than in patients with chronic brucellosis. Overall, this study showed that IL-35 and IL-39 are positively correlated in brucellosis and significantly decreased during the disease. Significantly lower levels of IL-35 and IL-39 in acute brucellosis than in chronic brucellosis and healthy controls suggest that these cytokines may play a key role in suppressing the immune response to brucellosis and its progression to chronicity.
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- Pınar Hız Ellergezen
- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey.,Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Immunology, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey.,Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Immunology, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey.,Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Immunology, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Antalya Bilim University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey
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Li Z, Gao Z, Sun T, Zhang S, Yang S, Zheng M, Shen H. Meteorin-like/Metrnl, a novel secreted protein implicated in inflammation, immunology, and metabolism: A comprehensive review of preclinical and clinical studies. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1098570. [PMID: 36911663 PMCID: PMC9998503 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1098570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023] Open
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Meteorin-like, also known as Metrnl, Meteorin-β, Subfatin, and Cometin, is a novel secreted protein exerting pleiotropic effects on inflammation, immunology, and metabolism. Earlier research on this hormone focused on regulating energy expenditure and glucose homeostasis. Consequently, several studies attempted to characterize the molecule mechanism of Metrnl in glucose metabolism and obesity-related disorders but reported contradictory clinical results. Recent studies gradually noticed its multiple protective functions in inflammatory immune regulations and cardiometabolic diseases, such as inducing macrophage activation, angiogenesis, tissue remodeling, bone formation, and preventing dyslipidemias. A comprehensive understanding of this novel protein is essential to identify its significance as a potential therapeutic drug or a biomarker of certain diseases. In this review, we present the current knowledge on the physiology of Metrnl and its roles in inflammation, immunology, and metabolism, including animal/cell interventional preclinical studies and human clinical studies. We also describe controversies regarding the data of circulation Metrnl in different disease states to determine its clinical application better.
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- Zhuoqi Li
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, China Medical University, Shen Yang, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, China Medical University, Shen Yang, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, China Medical University, Shen Yang, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, China Medical University, Shen Yang, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, China Medical University, Shen Yang, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, China Medical University, Shen Yang, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, China Medical University, Shen Yang, China
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Endothelial METRNL determines circulating METRNL level and maintains endothelial function against atherosclerosis. Acta Pharm Sin B 2022; 13:1568-1587. [PMID: 37139425 PMCID: PMC10149902 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2022.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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METRNL is a recently identified secreted protein with emerging functions. This study is to find major cellular source of circulating METRNL and to determine METRNL novel function. Here, we show METRNL is abundant in human and mouse vascular endothelium and released by endothelial cells using endoplasmic reticulum-Golgi apparatus pathway. By creating endothelial cell-specific Metrnl knockout mice, combined with bone marrow transplantation to produce bone marrow-specific deletion of Metrnl, we demonstrate that most of circulating METRNL (approximately 75%) originates from the endothelial cells. Both endothelial and circulating METRNL decrease in atherosclerosis mice and patients. By generating endothelial cell-specific Metrnl knockout in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice, combined with bone marrow-specific deletion of Metrnl in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice, we further demonstrate that endothelial METRNL deficiency accelerates atherosclerosis. Mechanically, endothelial METRNL deficiency causes vascular endothelial dysfunction including vasodilation impairment via reducing eNOS phosphorylation at Ser1177 and inflammation activation via enhancing NFκB pathway, which promotes the susceptibility of atherosclerosis. Exogenous METRNL rescues METRNL deficiency induced endothelial dysfunction. These findings reveal that METRNL is a new endothelial substance not only determining the circulating METRNL level but also regulating endothelial function for vascular health and disease. METRNL is a therapeutic target against endothelial dysfunction and atherosclerosis.
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Ahsan M, Garneau L, Aguer C. The bidirectional relationship between AMPK pathway activation and myokine secretion in skeletal muscle: How it affects energy metabolism. Front Physiol 2022; 13:1040809. [PMID: 36479347 PMCID: PMC9721351 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.1040809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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Myokines are peptides and proteins secreted by skeletal muscle cells, into the interstitium, or in the blood. Their regulation may be dependent or independent of muscle contraction to induce a variety of metabolic effects. Numerous myokines have been implicated in influencing energy metabolism via AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) signalling. As AMPK is centrally involved in glucose and lipid metabolism, it is important to understand how myokines influence its signalling, and vice versa. Such insight will better elucidate the mechanism of metabolic regulation during exercise and at rest. This review encompasses the latest research conducted on the relationship between AMPK signalling and myokines within skeletal muscles via autocrine or paracrine signalling.
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- Mahdi Ahsan
- Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Institut du Savoir Montfort –Recherche, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Institut du Savoir Montfort –Recherche, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University—Campus Outaouais, Gatineau, QC, Canada
- School of Human Kinetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Martínez-Gayo A, Félix-Soriano E, Sáinz N, González-Muniesa P, Moreno-Aliaga MJ. Changes Induced by Aging and Long-Term Exercise and/or DHA Supplementation in Muscle of Obese Female Mice. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14204240. [PMID: 36296923 PMCID: PMC9610919 DOI: 10.3390/nu14204240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Obesity and aging promote chronic low-grade systemic inflammation. The aim of the study was to analyze the effects of long-term physical exercise and/or omega-3 fatty acid Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation on genes or proteins related to muscle metabolism, inflammation, muscle damage/regeneration and myokine expression in aged and obese mice. Two-month-old C57BL/6J female mice received a control or a high-fat diet for 4 months. Then, the diet-induced obese (DIO) mice were distributed into four groups: DIO, DIO + DHA, DIO + EX (treadmill training) and DIO + DHA + EX up to 18 months. Mice fed a control diet were sacrificed at 2, 6 and 18 months. Aging increased the mRNA expression of Tnf-α and decreased the expression of genes related to glucose uptake (Glut1, Glut4), muscle atrophy (Murf1, Atrogin-1, Cas-9) and myokines (Metrnl, Il-6). In aged DIO mice, exercise restored several of these changes. It increased the expression of genes related to glucose uptake (Glut1, Glut4), fatty acid oxidation (Cpt1b, Acox), myokine expression (Fndc5, Il-6) and protein turnover, decreased Tnf-α expression and increased p-AKT/AKT ratio. No additional effects were observed when combining exercise and DHA. These data suggest the effectiveness of long-term training to prevent the deleterious effects of aging and obesity on muscle dysfunction.
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- Alejandro Martínez-Gayo
- Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Physiology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
- Center for Nutrition Research, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Physiology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
- Center for Nutrition Research, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Physiology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
- Center for Nutrition Research, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Physiology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
- Center for Nutrition Research, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
- CIBER Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBERobn), Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII), 28029 Madrid, Spain
- IdISNA–Navarra Institute for Health Research, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
- Correspondence: (P.G.-M.); (M.J.M.-A.)
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- Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Physiology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
- Center for Nutrition Research, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
- CIBER Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBERobn), Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII), 28029 Madrid, Spain
- IdISNA–Navarra Institute for Health Research, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
- Correspondence: (P.G.-M.); (M.J.M.-A.)
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Reddy I, Yadav Y, Dey CS. Cellular and Molecular Regulation of Exercise—A Neuronal Perspective. Cell Mol Neurobiol 2022; 43:1551-1571. [PMID: 35986789 DOI: 10.1007/s10571-022-01272-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The beneficial effects of exercise on the proper functioning of the body have been firmly established. Multi-systemic metabolic regulation of exercise is the consequence of multitudinous changes that occur at the cellular level. The exercise responsome comprises all molecular entities including exerkines, miRNA species, growth factors, signaling proteins that are elevated and activated by physical exercise. Exerkines are secretory molecules released by organs such as skeletal muscle, adipose tissue, liver, and gut as a function of acute/chronic exercise. Exerkines such as FNDC5/irisin, Cathepsin B, Adiponectin, and IL-6 circulate through the bloodstream, cross the blood-brain barrier, and modulate the expression of important signaling molecules such as AMPK, SIRT1, PGC1α, BDNF, IGF-1, and VEGF which further contribute to improved energy metabolism, glucose homeostasis, insulin sensitivity, neurogenesis, synaptic plasticity, and overall well-being of the body and brain. These molecules are also responsible for neuroprotective adaptations that exercise confers on the brain and potentially ameliorate neurodegeneration. This review aims to detail important cellular and molecular species that directly or indirectly mediate exercise-induced benefits in the body, with an emphasis on the central nervous system.
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- Ishitha Reddy
- Kusuma School of Biological Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, New Delhi, 110016, India
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- Kusuma School of Biological Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, New Delhi, 110016, India
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- Kusuma School of Biological Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, New Delhi, 110016, India.
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Jamal MH, AlOtaibi F, Dsouza C, Al-Sabah S, Al-Khaledi G, Al-Ali W, Ali H, Cherian P, Al-Khairi I, Devarajan S, Abu-Farha M, Al-Mulla F, Abubaker J. Changes in the expression of meteorin-like (METRNL), irisin (FNDC5), and uncoupling proteins (UCPs) after bariatric surgery. Obesity (Silver Spring) 2022; 30:1629-1638. [PMID: 35844163 DOI: 10.1002/oby.23473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Bariatric surgery is currently the most effective treatment for severe obesity. This study aims to investigate the changes in expression levels of meteorin-like protein (METRNL), irisin (FNDC5), and uncoupling proteins (UCP) 1/2/3 following bariatric surgery to understand their involvement in enhancing metabolism after surgery. METHOD A total of 40 participants were enrolled in this interventional study, 20 with obesity BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2 and 20 with BMI ≤ 25 kg/m2 . Bariatric surgery (laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass) was performed. The levels of various molecules of interest were analyzed before and after surgery. RESULTS Gene expression analysis revealed significantly higher levels of METRNL, UCP1, and UCP3 in individuals with obesity when compared with healthy individuals before surgery (p < 0.05). Gene expression levels of METRNL and UCP2 showed a significant increase after bariatric surgery (p < 0.05). METRNL plasma level was significantly higher in individuals with obesity before surgery (mean [SEM], 55,222.6 [1,421.1] pg/mL, p = 0.0319), as well as at 6 and 12 months (57,537.3 [1,303.9] pg/mL, p = 0.0005; 59,334.9 [1,214.3] pg/mL, p < 0.0001) after surgery. CONCLUSION The changes in the levels of various molecules of interest support their possible involvement in the inflammatory and thermogenic responses following bariatric surgery.
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- Mohammad H Jamal
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences Centre, Kuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Department of Organ Transplant, Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences Centre, Kuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Department of Surgery, Jaber Al-Ahmed Hospital, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences Centre, Kuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences Centre, Kuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences Centre, Kuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences Centre, Kuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences Centre, Kuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Health Sciences Centre, Kuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Department of Genetics and Bioinformatics, Dasman Diabetes Institute, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Dasman Diabetes Institute, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Dasman Diabetes Institute, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Special Service Facility, Dasman Diabetes Institute, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Dasman Diabetes Institute, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Department of Genetics and Bioinformatics, Dasman Diabetes Institute, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Dasman Diabetes Institute, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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Wang J, Jia Z, Dang H, Zou J. Meteorin-like/Meteorin-β upregulates proinflammatory cytokines via NF-κB pathway in grass carp Ctenopharyngodon idella. DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2022; 127:104289. [PMID: 34624357 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2021.104289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2021] [Revised: 10/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Meteorin-like (Metrnl) is a newly discovered cytokine but whether it exists in fish is unclear. In this study, we identified two Meteorin-like (Metrnl) homologues in grass carp Ctenopharyngodon idella (termed CiMetrnl-a and CiMetrnl-b) which share high sequence homology and conserved genomic organization of 4 exons and 3 introns with known Metrnl molecules. Also, gene synteny of Metrnl genes is well conserved in vertebrates. Expression analyses showed that the CiMetrnl-a gene was constitutively expressed in tissues of healthy fish whilst the levels of CiMetrnl-b transcripts were too low to be detected. The CiMetrnl-a gene was inducible by Flavobacterium columnare, grass carp reovirus and PAMPs. Recombinant CiMetrnl-a produced in the CHO-S cells was active in up-regulating the expression of cytokines involved in promoting inflammation (IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, IL-17A and TNF-α), type 1 immune response (IFN-γ and IL-2) and NF-κB signaling pathway (NF-κBp65 and NF-κBp52) in the primary head kidney leukocytes. Furthermore, luciferase reporter assay showed that CiMetrnl-a was able to activate the NF-κB promoter in the EPC cells, suggesting that CiMetrnl-a may upregulate pro-inflammatory cytokines via NF-κB dependent pathway.
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- Junya Wang
- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; Guangdong South China Sea Key Laboratory of Aquaculture for Aquatic Economic Animals, Guangdong Ocean University, China; International Research Center for Marine Biosciences at Shanghai Ocean University, Ministry of Science and Technology, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; International Research Center for Marine Biosciences at Shanghai Ocean University, Ministry of Science and Technology, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; International Research Center for Marine Biosciences at Shanghai Ocean University, Ministry of Science and Technology, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; International Research Center for Marine Biosciences at Shanghai Ocean University, Ministry of Science and Technology, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, China.
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Chen P, Jia R, Liu Y, Cao M, Zhou L, Zhao Z. Progress of Adipokines in the Female Reproductive System: A Focus on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:881684. [PMID: 35692386 PMCID: PMC9178087 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.881684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Adipose tissue, one type of loose connective tissue in the human body, maintains the primary task of energy storage. Adipose tissue is not only an energy reservoir but also plays a vital role as the largest endocrine organ of the whole body via releasing a variety of adipokines, which participate in many pathophysiological processes, such as energy metabolism regulation, glucose and lipid metabolism, and inflammation. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder that mainly involves the female reproductive system, affecting women of childbearing age particularly. Insulin resistance (IR) and hyperandrogenemia (HA) have been implicated as a critical link involving the etiology and outcome of PCOS. A great deal of studies has bridged the gap between adipokines (such as Adiponectin, Chemerin, Metrnl, Apelin, Resistin, Visfatin, Leptin, Vaspin, Lipocalin 2, and Omentin) and reproductive fitness. In this review, we will focus on the adipokines' functions on PCOS and come up with some points of view on the basis of current research.
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- *Correspondence: Zhiming Zhao, ; orcid.org/0000000228443503
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Amyloid-Beta Peptides and Activated Astroglia Impairs Proliferation of Nerve Growth Factor Releasing Cells In Vitro: Implication for Encapsulated Cell Biodelivery-Mediated AD Therapy. Cells 2021; 10:cells10112834. [PMID: 34831056 PMCID: PMC8616486 DOI: 10.3390/cells10112834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) treatment is constrained due to the inability of peripherally administered therapeutic molecules to cross the blood–brain barrier. Encapsulated cell biodelivery (ECB) devices, a tissue-targeted approach for local drug release, was previously optimized for human mature nerve growth factor (hmNGF) delivery in AD patients but was found to have reduced hmNGF release over time. To understand the reason behind reduced ECB efficacy, we exposed hmNGF-releasing cells (NGC0211) in vitro to human cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) obtained from Subjective Cognitive Impairment (SCI), Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and AD patients. Subsequently, we exposed NGC0211 cells directly to AD-related factors like amyloid-β peptides (Aβ40/42) or activated astrocyte-conditioned medium (Aβ40/42/IL-1β/TNFα-treated) and evaluated biochemical stress markers, cell death indicators, cell proliferation marker (Ki67), and hmNGF release. We found that all patients’ CSF significantly reduced hmNGF release from NGC0211 cells in vitro. Aβ40/42, inflammatory molecules, and activated astrocytes significantly affected NGC0211 cell proliferation without altering hmNGF release or other parameters important for essential functions of the NGC0211 cells. Long-term constant cell proliferation within the ECB device is critically important to maintain a steady cell population needed for stable mNGF release. These data show hampered proliferation of NGC0211 cells, which may lead to a decline of the NGC0211 cell population in ECBs, thereby reducing hmNGF release. Our study highlights the need for future studies to strengthen ECB-mediated long-term drug delivery approaches.
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Meteorin-Like Protein (Metrnl) in Obesity, during Weight Loss and in Adipocyte Differentiation. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10194338. [PMID: 34640356 PMCID: PMC8509786 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10194338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Meteorin-like protein (Metrnl) is an adipo-myokine with pleiotropic effects in adipose tissue (AT). Its systemic regulation in obesity and under weight loss is unclear. Circulating Metrnl concentrations were analyzed by ELISA in severely obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery (BS) or low calorie diet (LCD). Metrnl mRNA expression was analyzed in human and murine tissues and cell lines by quantitative real-time PCR. About 312 morbidly obese individuals underwent BS (n = 181; BMI 53.4 + 6.8 kg/m2) or LCD (n = 131; BMI 43.5 + 6.7 kg/m2). Serum samples were obtained at baseline and 3, 6, and 12 months after intervention. AT specimen from subcutaneous and visceral adipose tissue were resected during BS. Serum Metrnl levels were lower in type 2 diabetic patients and negatively correlated with HbA1c. In BS and LCD patients, Metrnl concentrations significantly increased after 3 months and returned to baseline levels after 12 months. There was no gender-specific effect. Metrnl mRNA expression did not differ between visceral and subcutaneous AT in n = 130 patients. In contrast, Metrnl gene expression in mice was highest in intra-abdominal AT followed by subcutaneous, peri-renal, and brown AT. In the murine 3T3-L1 cell line, Metrnl expression was high in pre-adipocytes and mature adipocytes with a transient downregulation during adipocyte differentiation. Metrnl expression remained unaffected upon treatment with glucose, insulin, fatty acids, bile acids, and incretins. Polyunsaturated omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids downregulated Metrnl expression. Systemic Metrnl is transiently upregulated during massive weight loss and gene expression in adipocytes is differentially regulated.
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Piacentino ML, Hutchins EJ, Bronner ME. Essential function and targets of BMP signaling during midbrain neural crest delamination. Dev Biol 2021; 477:251-261. [PMID: 34102166 PMCID: PMC8277753 DOI: 10.1016/j.ydbio.2021.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BMP signaling plays iterative roles during vertebrate neural crest development from induction through craniofacial morphogenesis. However, far less is known about the role of BMP activity in cranial neural crest epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition and delamination. By measuring canonical BMP signaling activity as a function of time from specification through early migration of avian midbrain neural crest cells, we found elevated BMP signaling during delamination stages. Moreover, inhibition of canonical BMP activity via a dominant negative mutant Type I BMP receptor showed that BMP signaling is required for neural crest migration from the midbrain, independent from an effect on EMT and delamination. Transcriptome profiling on control compared to BMP-inhibited cranial neural crest cells identified novel BMP targets during neural crest delamination and early migration including targets of the Notch pathway that are upregulated following BMP inhibition. These results suggest potential crosstalk between the BMP and Notch pathways in early migrating cranial neural crest and provide novel insight into mechanisms regulated by BMP signaling during early craniofacial development.
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- Michael L Piacentino
- Division of Biology and Biological Engineering, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA
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- Division of Biology and Biological Engineering, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA
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- Division of Biology and Biological Engineering, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA.
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Rupérez C, Ferrer-Curriu G, Cervera-Barea A, Florit L, Guitart-Mampel M, Garrabou G, Zamora M, Crispi F, Fernandez-Solà J, Lupón J, Bayes-Genis A, Villarroya F, Planavila A. Meteorin-like/Meteorin-β protects heart against cardiac dysfunction. J Exp Med 2021; 218:e20201206. [PMID: 33635944 PMCID: PMC7923691 DOI: 10.1084/jem.20201206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Revised: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Meteorin-like/Meteorin-β (Metrnl/Metrnβ) is a secreted protein produced by skeletal muscle and adipose tissue that exerts metabolic actions that improve glucose metabolism. The role of Metrnβ in cardiac disease is completely unknown. Here, we show that Metrnβ-null mice exhibit asymmetrical cardiac hypertrophy, fibrosis, and enhanced signs of cardiac dysfunction in response to isoproterenol-induced cardiac hypertrophy and aging. Conversely, adeno-associated virus-mediated specific overexpression of Metrnβ in the heart prevents the development of cardiac remodeling. Furthermore, Metrnβ inhibits cardiac hypertrophy development in cardiomyocytes in vitro, indicating a direct effect on cardiac cells. Antibody-mediated blockage of Metrnβ in cardiomyocyte cell cultures indicated an autocrine action of Metrnβ on the heart, in addition to an endocrine action. Moreover, Metrnβ is highly produced in the heart, and analysis of circulating Metrnβ concentrations in a large cohort of patients reveals that it is a new biomarker of heart failure with an independent prognostic value.
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- Celia Rupérez
- Departament de Bioquímica i Biologia Molecular, Institut de Biomedicina, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Barcelona, Spain
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- Departament de Bioquímica i Biologia Molecular, Institut de Biomedicina, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Barcelona, Spain
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- Departament de Bioquímica i Biologia Molecular, Institut de Biomedicina, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Barcelona, Spain
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- Departament de Bioquímica i Biologia Molecular, Institut de Biomedicina, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Barcelona, Spain
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- Muscle Research and Mitochondrial Function Laboratory, Cellex – August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University of Barcelona, Internal Medicine Service, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Center for Biomedical Research Network on Rare Diseases, Barcelona, Spain
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- Muscle Research and Mitochondrial Function Laboratory, Cellex – August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University of Barcelona, Internal Medicine Service, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Center for Biomedical Research Network on Rare Diseases, Barcelona, Spain
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- Fetal I+D Fetal Medicine Research Center, BCNatal - Barcelona Center for Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine (Hospital Clinic and Hospital San Juan de Deu), Institut Clinic de Ginecologia, Obstetricia i Neonatalogia, August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Fetal I+D Fetal Medicine Research Center, BCNatal - Barcelona Center for Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine (Hospital Clinic and Hospital San Juan de Deu), Institut Clinic de Ginecologia, Obstetricia i Neonatalogia, August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Heart Institute, Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital, Center for Biomedical Research Network on Cardiovascular Diseases, Badalona, Spain
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- Heart Institute, Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital, Center for Biomedical Research Network on Cardiovascular Diseases, Badalona, Spain
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- Departament de Bioquímica i Biologia Molecular, Institut de Biomedicina, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Barcelona, Spain
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- Departament de Bioquímica i Biologia Molecular, Institut de Biomedicina, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Barcelona, Spain
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Atakan MM, Koşar ŞN, Güzel Y, Tin HT, Yan X. The Role of Exercise, Diet, and Cytokines in Preventing Obesity and Improving Adipose Tissue. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13051459. [PMID: 33922998 PMCID: PMC8145589 DOI: 10.3390/nu13051459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Revised: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The prevalence of obesity continues to rise worldwide despite evidence-based public health recommendations. The promise to adopt a healthy lifestyle is increasingly important for tackling this global epidemic. Calorie restriction or regular exercise or a combination of the two is accepted as an effective strategy in preventing or treating obesity. Furthermore, the benefits conferred by regular exercise to overcome obesity are attributed not only to reduced adiposity or reduced levels of circulating lipids but also to the proteins, peptides, enzymes, and metabolites that are released from contracting skeletal muscle or other organs. The secretion of these molecules called cytokines in response to exercise induces browning of white adipose tissue by increasing the expression of brown adipocyte-specific genes within the white adipose tissue, suggesting that exercise-induced cytokines may play a significant role in preventing obesity. In this review, we present research-based evidence supporting the effects of exercise and various diet interventions on preventing obesity and adipose tissue health. We also discuss the interplay between adipose tissue and the cytokines secreted from skeletal muscle and other organs that are known to affect adipose tissue and metabolism.
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- Muhammed Mustafa Atakan
- Division of Exercise Nutrition and Metabolism, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Hacettepe University, 06800 Ankara, Turkey; (M.M.A.); (Ş.N.K.); (Y.G.)
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- Division of Exercise Nutrition and Metabolism, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Hacettepe University, 06800 Ankara, Turkey; (M.M.A.); (Ş.N.K.); (Y.G.)
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- Division of Exercise Nutrition and Metabolism, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Hacettepe University, 06800 Ankara, Turkey; (M.M.A.); (Ş.N.K.); (Y.G.)
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- Institute for Health and Sport (iHeS), Victoria University, P.O. Box 14428, Melbourne 8001, Australia;
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- Institute for Health and Sport (iHeS), Victoria University, P.O. Box 14428, Melbourne 8001, Australia;
- Sarcopenia Research Program, Australia Institute for Musculoskeletal Sciences (AIMSS), Melbourne 3021, Australia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +61-3-9919-4024; Fax: +61-3-9919-5615
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Meterorin-like hormone (Metrnl), as a novel secreted factor, has been shown to be involved in physiological and pathophysiological processes. The behaviour of Metrnl in metabolic conditions like type 2 diabetes is conflicting. Metrnl-mediated (treatment with Metrnl) auto/paracrine actions in skeletal muscle are glucose uptake, fat oxidation and muscle regeneration. Exercise-induced Metrnl actions are increased fat oxidation in both skeletal muscle and adipose tissue, the control of inflammation in adipose tissue (metainflammation), and the regulation of muscle regeneration. Based on the current knowledge, Metrnl as a myokine can establish the muscle-fat crosstalk; however, the ability of Metrnl as a myokine to create other crosstalks remains unclear yet. Additionally, given the considerable anti-inflammatory roles of Metrnl in muscle regeneration, it could be a potential therapeutic candidate for muscle-related inflammatory diseases and ageing skeletal muscle which need to be addressed in the future studies.
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- Hamid Alizadeh
- Department of Exercise Physiology, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Mazandaran, Iran
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Involvement of the secreted protein Metrnl in human diseases. Acta Pharmacol Sin 2020; 41:1525-1530. [PMID: 32999412 DOI: 10.1038/s41401-020-00529-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Metrnl, a secreted protein expressed in white adipose tissue, has been identified as a novel adipokine. It is also highly expressed in barrier tissues, including the skin, intestinal and respiratory tract epithelium in both mice and humans. Research shows that its expression is upregulated by inflammation, chronic high-fat diets, exercise, cold exposure, etc., and it plays important roles in promoting neurite extension, enhancing white fat browning, improving insulin sensitivity, modulating lipid metabolism and regulating inflammatory response, the latter implying Metrnl is a new cytokine. These studies suggest that Metrnl could be a promising biomarker and a potential therapeutic target for the related diseases. For proving this, clinical studies need to be performed to bridge the gap between bench and bedside. In this paper, we summarize the progress in recent clinical research on Metrnl. Most of these clinical studies are designed to confirm the relationship between circulating Metrnl and metabolic or cardiovascular disease (type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease), or immune inflammation-related diseases, such as colitis, psoriasis and arthritis. Although blood Metrnl seems to fluctuate and are affected by many factors, such as drugs, physical exercise, and cold exposure, these clinical studies provide reliable clues that Metrnl is associated with coronary heart disease, inflammation-related diseases, etc. Nevertheless, the roles of Metrnl in some diseases such as nervous system diseases remain unclear, and its putative involvement should be further clarified. These studies could promote the application of Metrnl in clinic as a new therapeutic target.
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Metrnl deficiency decreases blood HDL cholesterol and increases blood triglyceride. Acta Pharmacol Sin 2020; 41:1568-1575. [PMID: 32265491 DOI: 10.1038/s41401-020-0368-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2019] [Revised: 01/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Dyslipidemia is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes. Several adipokines play important roles in modulation of blood lipids. Metrnl is a recently identified adipokine, and adipose Metrnl participates in regulation of blood triglyceride (TG). In this study, we generated Metrnl global, intestine-specific and liver-specific knockout mice, and explored the effects of Metrnl on serum lipid parameters. Global knockout of Metrnl had no effects on serum lipid parameters under normal chow diet, but increased blood TG by 14%, and decreased total cholesterol (TC) by 16% and high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) by 24% under high fat diet. Nevertheless, intestine-specific knockout of Metrnl did not alter the serum lipids parameters under normal chow diet or high fat diet. Notably, liver-specific knockout of Metrnl decreased HDL-C by 24%, TC by 20% and low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) by 16% without alterations of blood TG and nonesterified fatty acids (NEFA) under high fat diet. But deficiency of Metrnl in liver did not change VLDL secretion and expression of lipid synthetic and metabolic genes. We conclude that tissue-specific Metrnl controls different components of blood lipids. In addition to modulation of blood TG by adipose Metrnl, blood HDL-C is regulated by liver Metrnl.
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Interleukin 39: a new member of interleukin 12 family. Cent Eur J Immunol 2020; 45:214-217. [PMID: 33456334 PMCID: PMC7792434 DOI: 10.5114/ceji.2020.97911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2017] [Accepted: 12/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Interleukin (IL)-12 family member is a heterodimer glycoprotein, composed of two covalently linked subunits, α and β chains. The α subunit consists of IL-23p19, IL-27p28, and IL-12p35, and the β subunit includes IL-12p40 and Epstein-Barr virus-induced gene (Ebi3). IL-39 is a new heterodimeric IL-12 family member composed of IL-23p19 and Ebi3 subunits. IL-39 is secreted by lipopolysaccharide-stimulated B cells. Other immune cells, such as dendritic cells and macrophages, express IL-39 mRNA. In lupus-like mice, GL7+B cells and CD138+plasma cells are highly activated and widely expressed, promoting high expression of IL-39. IL-39 mediates inflammatory responses through binding to a heterodimer of IL-23R/gp130 receptor and activation of signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT)1/STAT3 signal molecules. The serum levels of IL-39 were significantly increased in patients with acute coronary syndrome compared with patients with normal coronary arteries. This review discusses the biological characteristics, receptor, and signal pathway as well as biological activity of IL-39 and its potential role in inflammation and other diseases.
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Zhang SL, Li ZY, Wang DS, Xu TY, Fan MB, Cheng MH, Miao CY. Aggravated ulcerative colitis caused by intestinal Metrnl deficiency is associated with reduced autophagy in epithelial cells. Acta Pharmacol Sin 2020; 41:763-770. [PMID: 31949292 PMCID: PMC7471395 DOI: 10.1038/s41401-019-0343-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2019] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Metrnl is a newly identified secreted protein highly expressed in the intestinal epithelium. This study aimed to explore the role and mechanism of intestinal epithelial Metrnl in ulcerative colitis. Metrnl-/- (intestinal epithelial cell-specific Metrnl knockout) mice did not display any phenotypes of colitis under basal conditions. However, under administration of 3% dextran sodium sulfate (DSS) drinking water, colitis was more severe in Metrnl-/- mice than in WT mice, as indicated by comparisons of body weight loss, the presence of occult or gross blood per rectum, stool consistency, shrinkage in the colon, intestinal damage, and serum levels of inflammatory factors. DSS-induced colitis activated autophagy in the colon. This activation was partially inhibited by intestinal epithelial Metrnl deficiency, as indicated by a decrease in Beclin-1 and LC3-II/I and an increase in p62 in DSS-treated Metrnl-/- mice compared with WT mice. These phenomena were further confirmed by observation of autophagosomes and immunofluorescence staining for LC3 in epithelial cells. The autophagy-related AMPK-mTOR-p70S6K pathway was also activated in DSS-induced colitis, and this pathway was partially blocked by intestinal epithelial Metrnl deficiency, as indicated by a decrease in AMPK phosphorylation and an increase in mTOR and p70S6K phosphorylation in DSS-treated Metrnl-/- mice compared with WT mice. Therefore, Metrnl deficiency deteriorated ulcerative colitis at least partially through inhibition of autophagy via the AMPK-mTOR-p70S6K pathway, suggesting that Metrnl is a therapeutic target for ulcerative colitis.
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Careful attention to study design, bioactive material, and drug exposure was used in replication of a single study supporting efficacy of Meteorin in experimental neuropathic pain. Data from preclinical research have been suggested to suffer from a lack of inherent reproducibility across laboratories. The goal of our study was to replicate findings from a previous report that demonstrated positive effects of Meteorin, a novel neurotrophic factor, in a rat model of neuropathic pain induced by chronic constriction injury (CCI). Notably, 5 to 6 intermittent subcutaneous (s.c.) injections of Meteorin had been reported to produce reversal of mechanical allodynia/thermal hyperalgesia after injury, wherein maximum efficacy of Meteorin was reached slowly and outlasted the elimination of the compound from the blood by several weeks. Here, we evaluated the efficacy of Meteorin in reversing hindpaw mechanical hyperalgesia and cold allodynia in male, Sprague-Dawley rats with CCI. Nociceptive behavior was monitored before and after CCI, and after drug treatment until day 42 after injury. Systemic administration of recombinant mouse Meteorin (0.5 and 1.8 mg/kg, s.c.) at days 10, 12, 14, 17, and 19 after CCI produced a prolonged reversal of neuropathic hypersensitivity with efficacy comparable with that obtained with gabapentin (100 mg/kg, orally). Despite some protocol deviations (eg, nociceptive endpoint, animal vendor, testing laboratory, investigator, etc.) being incurred, these did not affect study outcome. By paying careful attention to key facets of study design, using bioactive material, and confirming drug exposure, the current data have replicated the salient findings of the previous study, promoting confidence in further advancement of this novel molecule as a potential therapy for neuropathic pain.
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Yavuzkir S, Ugur K, Deniz R, Ustebay DU, Mirzaoglu M, Yardim M, Sahin İ, Baykus Y, Karagoz ZK, Aydin S. Maternal and umbilical cord blood subfatin and spexin levels in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus. Peptides 2020; 126:170277. [PMID: 32068104 DOI: 10.1016/j.peptides.2020.170277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2019] [Revised: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Subfatin and spexin are two novel adipokines implicated in glucose homeostasis. This study was designed to investigate changes in blood subfatin and spexin levels during gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and childbirth, and define the mechanisms of these hormones in the physiopathology of GDM. A total of 60 pregnant women, comprising 30 diagnosed with GDM and 30 with normal gestation, were included in the study. The diagnosis of GDM was made through a 75-g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) administered between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy. The amounts of subfatin, spexin, and insulin were measured in blood samples by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays; lipid profiles, glucose, and other biochemical parameters were measured by using an autoanalyzer. Levels of subfatin and spexin were significantly higher in blood samples drawn at baseline (before OGTT) in mothers with GDM compared to those with normal gestation. Similar observations were made in maternal and cord blood sampled at the end of pregnancy. However, at delivery, the increase in subfatin and spexin concentrations observed at baseline was abrogated in both groups of pregnant women, although levels in mothers with GDM were comparatively higher. These results show that levels of subfatin and spexin increased because of GDM and suggest that these hormones could be potential biomarkers for the diagnosis and management of GDM.
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- Seyda Yavuzkir
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Firat University, 23119 Elazig, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology and Metabolism Diseases), School of Medicine, Firat University, 23119 Elazig, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, Kafkas University, 36000 Kars, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Kafkas University, 36000 Kars, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Firat University, 23119 Elazig, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Yerköy State Hospital, 66900 Yozgat, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, (Firat Hormones Research Group), School of Medicine, Firat University, 23119 Elazig, Turkey; Department of Medical Biology, School of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, 24100 Erzincan, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, Kafkas University, 36000 Kars, Turkey
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- Fethi Sekin City Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology and Metabolism Diseases), 23119 Elazig, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, (Firat Hormones Research Group), School of Medicine, Firat University, 23119 Elazig, Turkey.
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Lappas M. Maternal obesity and gestational diabetes decrease Metrnl concentrations in cord plasma. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2019; 34:2991-2995. [PMID: 31608723 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2019.1676713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the effect of preexisting maternal obesity and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) on the circulating levels of Metrnl in cord and maternal plasma. DESIGN Metrnl levels were measured on maternal and cord plasma from women with normal glucose tolerance (NGT) (19 non-obese and 20 obese), GDM controlled by diet (18 non-obese and 17 obese) and GDM controlled by insulin (19 non-obese and 18 obese) at the time of term elective cesarean section. Metrnl concentrations were determined by enzyme-linked immunoassay. Correlations of Metrnl levels with anthropometric parameters and laboratory measurements were also assessed. RESULTS There was no effect of maternal obesity or GDM on maternal plasma Metrnl concentrations. In cord plasma, Metrnl concentrations were significantly lower in NGT obese compared to NGT non-obese women and in non-obese GDM women compared to non-obese NGT women. Significant positive correlations were observed between maternal plasma Metrnl and cord plasma Metrnl. In cord plasma, significant positive correlations were observed between Metrnl levels and GWG and maternal and cord plasma glucose levels at delivery. CONCLUSIONS At the time of term cesarean section, preexisting maternal obesity and GDM are associated with lower Metrnl levels in cord plasma. Alterations in cord plasma Metrnl levels may lead to alterations in fetal growth trajectory and be a determinant for metabolic disorders later in life.
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- Martha Lappas
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Nutrition and Endocrinology Group, Mercy Perinatal Research Centre, Mercy Hospital for Women, University of Melbourne, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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Liu ZX, Ji HH, Yao MP, Wang L, Wang Y, Zhou P, Liu Y, Zheng XF, He HW, Wang LS, Gao W, Lu X. Serum Metrnl is associated with the presence and severity of coronary artery disease. J Cell Mol Med 2018; 23:271-280. [PMID: 30394666 PMCID: PMC6307872 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.13915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2018] [Accepted: 08/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Meteorin‐like (Metrnl) is a novel adipokine that is highly expressed in white adipose tissue. Metrnl stimulates energy expenditure and improves glucose tolerance in rodents. However, whether Metrnl plays a role in coronary artery disease (CAD) remains to be elucidated. The present study aimed to investigate the association of serum Metrnl with CAD in Chinese patients. A total of 193 patients with CAD and 156 control subjects were enrolled in this study. Serum Metrnl concentration was measured by enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay. Anthropometric phenotypes, fasting glucose, serum lipids, and inflammatory cytokines were measured. Serum Metrnl was lower in CAD patients when compared to those controls (132.41 vs 173.17 pg/mL, P < 0.001). Serum Metrnl was negatively correlated with metabolic parameters, including body mass index, total cholesterol, and low‐density lipoprotein cholesterol as well as inflammatory markers including high‐sensitivity C‐reactive protein, IL‐1β, and IL‐11 even after adjustment for potential confounding variables (P < 0.05). In multivariable logistic regression analyses, compared to those in the highest tertile of serum Metrnl levels, subjects in the lowest tertile had the highest risks for CAD (adjusted OR = 2.63, 95% CI = 1.46‐4.27, P = 0.001). After adjustment for potential confounding variables, serum Metrnl was also decreased as the number of stenosed vessels increased (P < 0.001). Furthermore, decreased Metrnl level was negatively correlated with the severity of CAD quantified by the Gensini score. This first case‐control study shows significant associations of serum Metrnl with the presence and severity of CAD, suggesting Metrnl might be a new promising therapeutic target for CAD.
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- Zheng-Xia Liu
- Department of Geriatrics, The Affiliated Sir Run Run Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Key Laboratory for Aging & Disease, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Laboratory of Geriatrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Hospital of HoHai University, Nanjing, China.,Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The Affiliated Sir Run Run Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Key Laboratory for Aging & Disease, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The Affiliated Sir Run Run Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Key Laboratory for Aging & Disease, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The Affiliated Sir Run Run Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Key Laboratory for Aging & Disease, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory for Aging & Disease, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Laboratory of Geriatrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory for Aging & Disease, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Laboratory of Geriatrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The Affiliated Sir Run Run Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Key Laboratory for Aging & Disease, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The Affiliated Sir Run Run Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Key Laboratory for Aging & Disease, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The Affiliated Sir Run Run Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Key Laboratory for Aging & Disease, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The Affiliated Sir Run Run Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Key Laboratory for Aging & Disease, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Dadmanesh M, Aghajani H, Fadaei R, Ghorban K. Lower serum levels of Meteorin-like/Subfatin in patients with coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus are negatively associated with insulin resistance and inflammatory cytokines. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0204180. [PMID: 30212581 PMCID: PMC6136801 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0204180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2018] [Accepted: 09/03/2018] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Meteorin-like (Metrnl) is a newly discovered adipokine with favorable effect on insulin sensitivity. Previous studies have reported lower levels of Metrnl in obese patients. However, there is conflicting data regarding its circulating levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and there is no data in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). The aim of the present study was to evaluate the Metrnl serum level in patients with T2DM and CAD, and also to evaluate the serum levels of Metrnl with serum levels of adiponectin, IL-6 and TNF-α in patients. This study was conducted on 66 patients with CAD, 63 T2DM patients and 41 controls. The serum levels of Metrnl, adiponectin, IL-6 and TNF-α were measured using ELISA techniques. The serum levels of Metrnl were found to be lower in CAD (75.18 ± 28.48 pg/mL) and T2DM patients (73.89 ± 33.60 pg/mL) compared to the control group (95.33 ± 32.56 pg/mL) (p < 0.005 and p<0.003, respectively). Additionally, adiponectin decreased in CAD and T2DM patients as compared to the control group, while IL-6 and TNF-α were higher in CAD and T2DM patients. Metrnl showed independent association with the risk of CAD and T2DM presence. Furthermore, Metrnl illustrated a negative correlation with IL-6 and TNF-α in both CAD patients and also with BMI, insulin resistance, IL-6 and TNF-α in T2DM patients. Metrnl showed an association with CAD and T2DM presence and with components of their pathogenesis such as inflammation and insulin resistance. These results suggested a possible interaction between Metrnl and the pathogenesis of CAD and T2DM, however more studies are needed to prove this concept.
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- Maryam Dadmanesh
- Department of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Aja University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR, Iran
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- Interventional Cardiology Department, Tehran Heart Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Aja University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR, Iran
- * E-mail: (RF); (KG)
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Aja University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR, Iran
- * E-mail: (RF); (KG)
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Zhang SL, Wang SN, Miao CY. Influence of Microbiota on Intestinal Immune System in Ulcerative Colitis and Its Intervention. Front Immunol 2017; 8:1674. [PMID: 29234327 PMCID: PMC5712343 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2017.01674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2017] [Accepted: 11/14/2017] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) with chronic and recurrent characteristics caused by multiple reasons. Although the pathogenic factors have not been clarified yet, recent studies have demonstrated that intestinal microbiota plays a major role in UC, especially in the immune system. This review focuses on the description of several major microbiota communities that affect UC and their interactions with the host. In this review, eight kinds of microbiota that are highly related to IBD, including Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, Clostridium clusters IV and XIVa, Bacteroides, Roseburia species, Eubacterium rectale, Escherichia coli, Fusobacterium, and Candida albicans are demonstrated on the changes in amount and roles in the onset and progression of IBD. In addition, potential therapeutic targets for UC involved in the regulation of microbiota, including NLRPs, vitamin D receptor as well as secreted proteins, are discussed in this review.
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- Sai-Long Zhang
- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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Turning Death to Growth: Hematopoietic Growth Factors Promote Neurite Outgrowth through MEK/ERK/p53 Pathway. Mol Neurobiol 2017; 55:5913-5925. [PMID: 29119536 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-017-0814-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2017] [Accepted: 10/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Stem cell factor (SCF) and granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) are the essential hematopoietic growth factors to control hematopoiesis. However, the role of SCF and G-CSF in the central nervous system remains poorly understood. Here, we have demonstrated the involvement of MEK/ERK/p53 signaling in SCF + G-CSF-enhanced neurite extension. Cortical neurons dissected from embryonic rat brains were seeded onto the membranes of transwell inserts, and neurite outgrowth was determined by using both the neurite outgrowth quantification assay kit and immunostaining of β III tubulin. Quantitative RT-PCR and western blotting were used for determining gene and protein expression of ERK and p53, respectively. p53 small interfering RNA (siRNAs) were introduced into neurons for examining the involvement of p53 in SCF + G-CSF-mediated neurite outgrowth. We observed that both SCF and G-CSF alone increased activation of MEK/ERK and gene expression of p53, while SCF + G-CSF synergistically activated the MEK/ERK signaling and upregulated p53 expression. MEK specific inhibitors (PD98059 and U0126) blocked the SCF + G-CSF-increased ERK phosphorylation and p53 gene and protein expression, and the MEK specific inhibitors also eliminated the SCF + G-CSF-promoted neurite outgrowth. p53 siRNAs knocked down the SCF + G-CSF-elevated p53 protein and prevented the SCF + G-CSF-enhanced neurite outgrowth. These findings suggest that activation of MEK/ERK/p53 signaling is required for SCF + G-CSF-promoted neurite outgrowth. Through the pro-apoptotic pathway of the MEK/ERK/p53, SCF + G-CSF turns neuronal fate from apoptotic commitment toward neural network generation. This observation provides novel insights into the putative role of SCF + G-CSF in supporting generation of neural connectivity during CNS development and in brain repair under pathological or neurodegenerative conditions.
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Wen D, Xiao Y, Vecchi MM, Gong BJ, Dolnikova J, Pepinsky RB. Determination of the Disulfide Structure of Murine Meteorin, a Neurotrophic Factor, by LC–MS and Electron Transfer Dissociation-High-Energy Collisional Dissociation Analysis of Proteolytic Fragments. Anal Chem 2017; 89:4021-4030. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.6b04600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Dingyi Wen
- Department of Protein Drug
Discovery, Biogen Inc., 225 Binney Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142, United States
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- Department of Protein Drug
Discovery, Biogen Inc., 225 Binney Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142, United States
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- Department of Protein Drug
Discovery, Biogen Inc., 225 Binney Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142, United States
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- Department of Protein Drug
Discovery, Biogen Inc., 225 Binney Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142, United States
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- Department of Protein Drug
Discovery, Biogen Inc., 225 Binney Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142, United States
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- Department of Protein Drug
Discovery, Biogen Inc., 225 Binney Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142, United States
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Intestinal Metrnl released into the gut lumen acts as a local regulator for gut antimicrobial peptides. Acta Pharmacol Sin 2016; 37:1458-1466. [PMID: 27546006 DOI: 10.1038/aps.2016.70] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2016] [Accepted: 06/12/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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AIM Metrnl is a novel secreted protein, but its physiological roles remain elusive. In this study, we investigated the tissue expression pattern of Metrnl in humans and explored its possible physiological role in the tissues with most highly expressed levels. METHODS A human tissue microarray containing 19 types of tissues from 69 donors was used to examine the tissue expression pattern of Metrnl, and the expression pattern was further verified in fresh human and mouse tissues. Intestinal epithelial cell-specific Metrnl knockout mice were generated, which were used to analyze the physiological roles of Metrnl. RESULTS Metrnl was the most highly expressed in the human gastrointestinal tract, and was specifically expressed in the intestinal epithelium. Consistent with this, Metrnl mRNA was also most highly expressed in the mouse gastrointestinal tract among the 14 types of tissues tested. In the intestinal epithelial cell-specific Metrnl knockout mice, the Metrnl levels in the gut fluid were significantly reduced, whereas the Metrnl serum levels showed a trend towards a reduction, but this change was not statistically significant. This cell-specific deletion of Metrnl did not affect body weight, food intake, blood glucose, colon length and histology, intestinal permeability, mucus content or mucin 2 expression under physiological conditions, but statistically decreased the expression of antimicrobial peptides, such as regenerating islet-derived 3 gamma (Reg3g) and lactotransferrin. CONCLUSION Metrnl is highly expressed in the intestinal epithelial cells of humans and mice, which mainly contributes to the local gut Metrnl levels and affects the serum Metrnl level to a lesser extent. Metrnl plays a role in maintaining gut antimicrobial peptides.
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Zheng SL, Li ZY, Song J, Liu JM, Miao CY. Metrnl: a secreted protein with new emerging functions. Acta Pharmacol Sin 2016; 37:571-9. [PMID: 27063217 PMCID: PMC4857552 DOI: 10.1038/aps.2016.9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2015] [Accepted: 01/24/2016] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Secreted proteins play critical roles in physiological and pathological processes and can be used as biomarkers and therapies for aging and disease. Metrnl is a novel secreted protein homologous to the neurotrophin Metrn. But this protein, unlike Metrn that is mainly expressed in the brain, shows a relatively wider distribution in the body with high levels of expression in white adipose tissue and barrier tissues. This protein plays important roles in neural development, white adipose browning and insulin sensitization. Based on its expression and distinct functions, this protein is also called Cometin, Subfatin and Interleukin 39, which refer to its neurotrophic effect, adipokine function and the possible action as a cytokine, respectively. The spectrum of Metrnl functions remains to be determined, and the mechanisms of Metrnl action need to be elucidated. In this review, we focus on the discovery, structural characteristics, expression pattern and physiological functions of Metrnl, which will assist in developing this protein as a new therapeutic target or agent.
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- Si-li Zheng
- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Stroke Center & Department of Neurosurgery, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
- Center of Stroke, Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing 100069, China
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Magnetic Beads Enhance Adhesion of NIH 3T3 Fibroblasts: A Proof-of-Principle In Vitro Study for Implant-Mediated Long-Term Drug Delivery to the Inner Ear. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0150057. [PMID: 26918945 PMCID: PMC4769079 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0150057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2015] [Accepted: 02/09/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Introduction Long-term drug delivery to the inner ear may be achieved by functionalizing cochlear implant (CI) electrodes with cells providing neuroprotective factors. However, effective strategies in order to coat implant surfaces with cells need to be developed. Our vision is to make benefit of electromagnetic field attracting forces generated by CI electrodes to bind BDNF-secreting cells that are labelled with magnetic beads (MB) onto the electrode surfaces. Thus, the effect of MB-labelling on cell viability and BDNF production were investigated. Materials and Methods Murine NIH 3T3 fibroblasts—genetically modified to produce BDNF—were labelled with MB. Results Atomic force and bright field microscopy illustrated the internalization of MB by fibroblasts after 24 h of cultivation. Labelling cells with MB did not expose cytotoxic effects on fibroblasts and allowed adhesion on magnetic surfaces with sufficient BDNF release. Discussion Our data demonstrate a novel approach for mediating enhanced long-term adhesion of BDNF-secreting fibroblasts on model electrode surfaces for cell-based drug delivery applications in vitro and in vivo. This therapeutic strategy, once transferred to cells suitable for clinical application, may allow the biological modifications of CI surfaces with cells releasing neurotrophic or other factors of interest.
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Mignon-Grasteau S, Chantry-Darmon C, Boscher MY, Sellier N, Chabault-Dhuit M, Le Bihan-Duval E, Narcy A. Genetic determinism of bone and mineral metabolism in meat-type chickens: A QTL mapping study. Bone Rep 2016; 5:43-50. [PMID: 28326346 PMCID: PMC4926819 DOI: 10.1016/j.bonr.2016.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2016] [Revised: 02/09/2016] [Accepted: 02/24/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Skeletal integrity in meat-type chickens is affected by many factors including rapid growth rate, nutrition and genetics. To investigate the genetic basis of bone and mineral metabolism, a QTL detection study was conducted in an intercross between two lines of meat-type chickens divergently selected for their high (D +) or low (D -) digestive efficiency. Tibia size (length, diameter, volume) and ash content were determined at 3 weeks of age as well as phosphorus (P) retention and plasma concentration. Heritability of these traits and their genetic correlations with digestive efficiency were estimated. A QTL mapping study was performed using 3379 SNP markers. Tibia size, weight, ash content and breaking strength were highly heritable (0.42 to 0.61). Relative tibia diameter and volume as well as P retention were strongly and positively genetically correlated with digestive efficiency (0.57 to 0.80). A total of 35 QTL were identified (9 for tibia weight, 13 for tibia size, 5 for bone strength, 5 for bone mineralization, 2 for plasma P concentration and 1 for P retention). Six QTL were genome-wide significant, and 3 QTL for tibia relative volume, weight and ash weight on chromosome 6 were fixed, the positive allele coming from the D-line. For two QTL for ash content on chromosome 18 and relative tibia length on chromosome 26, the confidence intervals were small enough to identify potential candidate genes. These findings support the evidence of multiple genetic loci controlling bone and mineral metabolism. The identification of candidate genes may provide new perspectives in the understanding of bone regulation, even beyond avian species.
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- INRA, UR83 Recherches Avicoles, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
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Li ZY, Song J, Zheng SL, Fan MB, Guan YF, Qu Y, Xu J, Wang P, Miao CY. Adipocyte Metrnl Antagonizes Insulin Resistance Through PPARγ Signaling. Diabetes 2015; 64:4011-22. [PMID: 26307585 DOI: 10.2337/db15-0274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 120] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2015] [Accepted: 08/04/2015] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Adipokines play important roles in metabolic homeostasis and disease. We have recently identified a novel adipokine Metrnl, also known as Subfatin, for its high expression in subcutaneous fat. Here, we demonstrate a prodifferentiation action of Metrnl in white adipocytes. Adipocyte-specific knockout of Metrnl exacerbates insulin resistance induced by high-fat diet (HFD), whereas adipocyte-specific transgenic overexpression of Metrnl prevents insulin resistance induced by HFD or leptin deletion. Body weight and adipose content are not changed by adipocyte Metrnl. Consistently, no correlation is found between serum Metrnl level and BMI in humans. Metrnl promotes white adipocyte differentiation, expandability, and lipid metabolism and inhibits adipose inflammation to form functional fat, which contributes to its activity against insulin resistance. The insulin sensitization of Metrnl is blocked by PPARγ inhibitors or knockdown. However, Metrnl does not drive white adipose browning. Acute intravenous injection of recombinant Metrnl has no hypoglycemic effect, and 1-week intravenous administration of Metrnl is unable to rescue insulin resistance exacerbated by adipocyte Metrnl deficiency. Our results suggest adipocyte Metrnl controls insulin sensitivity at least via its local autocrine/paracrine action through the PPARγ pathway. Adipocyte Metrnl is an inherent insulin sensitizer and may become a therapeutic target for insulin resistance.
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- Zhi-Yong Li
- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Laboratory Diagnosis, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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Within-subject comparison of word recognition and spiral ganglion cell count in bilateral cochlear implant recipients. Otol Neurotol 2015; 35:1446-50. [PMID: 25120196 DOI: 10.1097/mao.0000000000000443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 102] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Although published reports have not demonstrated a positive correlation between the number of residual spiral ganglion cells (SGCs) and word recognition scores in patients with unilateral multichannel cochlear implants, this study was designed to retest this hypothesis in patients with bilateral multichannel cochlear implants. MATERIALS AND METHODS From a pool of 133 temporal bones, all subjects with bilateral multichannel cochlear implants who were deafened bilaterally by the same etiology were studied. A total of 12 temporal bones from 6 subjects were identified and processed after death for histology. The SGCs were counted using standard techniques. The differences between left and right SGC counts as well as the differences in word recognition scores were calculated for each subject. Correlation analysis was performed between the differences of SGC counts and the differences of word recognition scores. RESULTS Differences in SGC counts were highly correlated with the differences in word recognition scores (R = 0.934, p = 0.006). CONCLUSION This study suggests higher residual SGCs predicted better performance after implantation in a given patient. The results also support attempts to identify factors which may promote survival of SGCs.
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Fransson A, de Medina P, Paillasse MR, Silvente-Poirot S, Poirot M, Ulfendahl M. Dendrogenin A and B two new steroidal alkaloids increasing neural responsiveness in the deafened guinea pig. Front Aging Neurosci 2015; 7:145. [PMID: 26257649 PMCID: PMC4513558 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2015.00145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2015] [Accepted: 07/13/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Aim: To investigate the therapeutic potential for treating inner ear damage of two new steroidal alkaloid compounds, Dendrogenin A and Dendrogenin B, previously shown to be potent inductors of cell differentiation. Methods: Guinea pigs, unilaterally deafened by neomycin infusion, received a cochlear implant followed by immediate or a 2-week delayed treatment with Dendrogenin A, Dendrogenin B, and, as comparison artificial perilymph and glial cell-line derived neurotrophic factor. After a 4-week treatment period the animals were sacrificed and the cochleae processed for morphological analysis. Electrically-evoked auditory brainstem responses (eABRs) were measured weekly throughout the experiment. Results: Following immediate or delayed Dendrogenin treatment the electrical responsiveness was significantly maintained, in a similar extent as has been shown using neurotrophic factors. Histological analysis showed that the spiral ganglion neurons density was only slightly higher than the untreated group. Conclusions: Our results suggest that Dendrogenins constitute a new class of drugs with strong potential to improve cochlear implant efficacy and to treat neuropathy/synaptopathy related hearing loss. That electrical responsiveness was maintained despite a significantly reduced neural population suggests that the efficacy of cochlear implants is more related to the functional state of the spiral ganglion neurons than merely their number.
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- Anette Fransson
- Department of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet Stockholm, Sweden
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- INSERM UMR 1037, Cancer Research Center of Toulouse Toulouse, France
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- Department of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet Stockholm, Sweden
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Li ZY, Zheng SL, Wang P, Xu TY, Guan YF, Zhang YJ, Miao CY. Subfatin is a novel adipokine and unlike Meteorin in adipose and brain expression. CNS Neurosci Ther 2014; 20:344-54. [PMID: 24393292 DOI: 10.1111/cns.12219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2013] [Revised: 11/25/2013] [Accepted: 11/29/2013] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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AIMS Adipose tissue releases adipokines that play important roles in metabolic and cardio-cerebro-vascular homeostasis. This study was to discover novel adipokines using caloric restriction model. METHODS Adipokine candidates were captured by gene array and bioinformatics analysis and verified by preparation of recombinant protein and antibody. RESULTS We established a potential secreted protein database containing 208 genes and identified a novel adipokine, Subfatin, that was the highest expressed in subcutaneous fat of both rodents and humans among 15 detected tissues. The secreted mammalian Subfatin was a glycosylated protein. Subfatin was located diffusely throughout the adipose tissue except lipid droplets, with comparable expression between adipocytes and stromal cells, but much lower expression in macrophages than adipocytes. Subfatin was downregulated in white adipose tissue of caloric restriction rats, whereas dramatically upregulated during white adipocyte differentiation as well as in white adipose tissue of diet-induced obese mice. Subfatin was annotated as Meteorin-like (Metrnl) in public databases, a similar transcript of Meteorin (Metrn, also known as glial cell differentiation regulator). Meteorin displayed a brain-specific expression and was scarce in various adipose tissues, in contrast to the tissue expression patterns of Subfatin. CONCLUSIONS Subfatin is a novel adipokine regulated by adipogenesis and obesity, with tissue distribution different from its homologue Meteorin.
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Affiliation(s)
- Zhi-Yong Li
- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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Lalli G. Extracellular Signals Controlling Neuroblast Migration in the Postnatal Brain. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2014; 800:149-80. [DOI: 10.1007/978-94-007-7687-6_9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Meteorin reverses hypersensitivity in rat models of neuropathic pain. Exp Neurol 2012; 237:260-6. [PMID: 22766205 DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2012.06.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2012] [Revised: 05/22/2012] [Accepted: 06/24/2012] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Neuropathic pain is caused by a lesion or disease to the somatosensory nervous system and current treatment merely reduces symptoms. Here, we investigate the potential therapeutic effect of the neurotrophic factor Meteorin on multiple signs of neuropathic pain in two distinct rat models. In a first study, two weeks of intermittent systemic administration of recombinant Meteorin led to a dose-dependent reversal of established mechanical and cold hypersensitivity in rats after photochemically-induced sciatic nerve injury. Moreover, analgesic efficacy lasted for at least one week after treatment cessation. In rats with a chronic constriction injury (CCI) of the sciatic nerve, five systemic injections of Meteorin over 9 days dose-dependently reversed established mechanical and thermal hypersensitivity as well as weight bearing deficits taken as a surrogate marker of spontaneous pain. The beneficial effects of systemic Meteorin were sustained for at least three weeks after treatment ended and no adverse side effects were observed. Pharmacokinetic analysis indicated that plasma Meteorin exposure correlated well with dosing and was no longer detectable after 24 hours. This pharmacokinetic profile combined with a delayed time of onset and prolonged duration of analgesic efficacy on multiple parameters suggests a disease-modifying mechanism rather than symptomatic pain relief. In sciatic nerve lesioned rats, delivery of recombinant Meteorin by intrathecal injection was also efficacious in reversing mechanical and cold hypersensitivity. Together, these data demonstrate that Meteorin represents a novel treatment strategy for the effective and long lasting relief from the debilitating consequences of neuropathic pain.
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