1
|
Zhang D, He X, Wang T, Xing Y, Xiu Z, Bao Y, Dong Y. Synergistic Effect of Flavonoids and Metformin on Protection of the Methylglyoxal-Induced Damage in PC-12 Neuroblastoma Cells: Structure-Activity Relationship and Potential Target. Molecules 2024; 29:2306. [PMID: 38792167 PMCID: PMC11124423 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29102306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
Abstract
Methylglyoxal-induced ROS elevation is the primary cause of neuronal damage. Metformin is a traditional hypoglycemic drug that has been reported to be beneficial to the nervous system. In this study, flavonoids were found to enhance the protective effect of metformin when added at a molar concentration of 0.5%. The structure-activity relationship (SAR) analysis indicated that ortho- substitution in the B ring, and the absence of double bonds between the 2 and 3 position combined with the gallate substitution with R configuration at the 3 position in the C ring played crucial roles in the synergistic effects, which could be beneficial for designing a combination of the compounds. Additionally, the mechanism study revealed that a typical flavonoid, EGCG, enhanced ROS scavenging and anti-apoptotic ability via the BCL2/Bax/Cyto C/Caspase-3 pathway, and synergistically inhibited the expression of GSK-3β, BACE-1, and APP in PC-12 cells when used in combination with metformin. The dose of metformin used in the combination was only 1/4 of the conventional dose when used alone. These results suggested that ROS-mediated apoptosis and the pathways related to amyloid plaques (Aβ) formation can be the targets for the synergistic neuroprotective effects of flavonoids and metformin.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Danyang Zhang
- MOE Key Laboratory of Bio-Intelligent Manufacturing, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China; (D.Z.); (Y.X.); (Z.X.); (Y.B.)
| | - Xiaoshi He
- MOE Key Laboratory of Bio-Intelligent Manufacturing, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China; (D.Z.); (Y.X.); (Z.X.); (Y.B.)
| | - Ting Wang
- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050004, China;
| | - Yan Xing
- MOE Key Laboratory of Bio-Intelligent Manufacturing, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China; (D.Z.); (Y.X.); (Z.X.); (Y.B.)
| | - Zhilong Xiu
- MOE Key Laboratory of Bio-Intelligent Manufacturing, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China; (D.Z.); (Y.X.); (Z.X.); (Y.B.)
| | - Yongming Bao
- MOE Key Laboratory of Bio-Intelligent Manufacturing, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China; (D.Z.); (Y.X.); (Z.X.); (Y.B.)
- School of Ocean Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin 124221, China
| | - Yuesheng Dong
- MOE Key Laboratory of Bio-Intelligent Manufacturing, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China; (D.Z.); (Y.X.); (Z.X.); (Y.B.)
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Wang F, Wan J, Liao Y, Liu S, Wei Y, Ouyang Z. Dendrobium species regulate energy homeostasis in neurodegenerative diseases: a review. FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fshw.2023.03.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
|
3
|
Zhang S, Zhang S, Li YY, Zhang Y, Wang H, Chen Y, Sun M. Umbelliferone protects against methylglyoxal-induced HUVECs dysfunction through suppression of apoptosis and oxidative stress. J Appl Toxicol 2023; 43:490-499. [PMID: 36170298 DOI: 10.1002/jat.4399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
Abstract
Methylglyoxal (MGO), a cytotoxic metabolite of glycolysis, can cause endothelial cells impairment, which is tightly associated with diabetic vascular complication. Umbelliferone, a derivative of coumarin, participates in various pharmacological activities. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of umbelliferone in MGO-induced apoptosis and oxidative stress in endothelial cells. In this study, it has been indicated that umbelliferone inhibited MGO-induced human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) cytotoxicity, apoptosis, Bax/Bcl-2 protein ratio, the activity of cleaved-caspase-3, and mitochondrial membrane potential loss. Furthermore, we found that umbelliferone inhibited MGO-induced activation of mitogen-activated protein kinases and nuclear factor-κB signaling pathways in HUVECs. In addition, umbelliferone could suppress oxidative stress, as evidenced by decrease of reactive oxygen species and malondialdehyde (MDA) generation, and increase of superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase contents. Moreover, we found that umbelliferone can activate Nrf2/HO-1 signaling. Importantly, silencing of Nrf2 signaling clearly eliminated the anti-oxidative stress of umbelliferone, whereas umbelliferone pretreatment had no effect on Nrf2 overexpressing HUVECs. Altogether, this study suggested that umbelliferone pretreatment has a protective effect on MGO-induced endothelial cell dysfunction through inhibiting apoptosis and oxidative stress.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shunxiao Zhang
- Department of Endocrinology, Baoshan Branch, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Sheng Zhang
- Department of Endocrinology, Baoshan Branch, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of Endocrinology, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Yuan-Yuan Li
- Department of Endocrinology, Baoshan Branch, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Yan Zhang
- Department of Endocrinology, Baoshan Branch, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Hua Wang
- Department of Endocrinology, Baoshan Branch, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Yue Chen
- Department of Endocrinology, Baoshan Branch, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Mingyu Sun
- Department of Endocrinology, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Liver and Kidney Diseases, Institute of Liver Diseases, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Chen W, Zhang H, Liu G, Kang J, Wang B, Wang J, Li J, Wang H. Lutein attenuated methylglyoxal-induced oxidative damage and apoptosis in PC12 cells via the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14382. [PMID: 36017617 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Revised: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
Abstract
Methylglyoxal (MGO), a cytotoxic byproduct of glycolysis, causes neuro oxidative damage and apoptosis, and plays key roles in diabetic encephalopathy (DE). The goal of this research was to evaluate the roles of lutein attenuated MGO-induced damage in PC12 cells as well as the underlying mechanisms. The findings of this study showed that lutein has a significant impact on reducing the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and oxidative stress in MGO-induced PC12 cells, which may be attributed to the increased antioxidant enzymes activity and the decreased MDA levels. Moreover, treatment with lutein also alleviated cell apoptosis and mitochondrial damage. Real-time PCR and western blot analysis showed that lutein enhanced the Bcl-2:Bax ratio, inhibited the expression of caspase-3 and caspase-9, and increased the protein level of phosphorylated Akt. The network pharmacology and molecular docking prediction results suggested that the phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/Akt) signaling pathway was a potential mechanism of lutein in DE treatment. Furthermore, LY294002, a specific PI3K inhibitor, partially abolished the protective effect of lutein. These results presented that lutein attenuated oxidative damage and apoptosis triggered by MGO in PC12 cells via the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Lutein is a common carotenoid dispersed in fruits and vegetables. This article confirmed a protective effect of lutein on oxidative damage and apoptosis in PC12 cells after MGO damage. These results indicated that lutein could potentially be developed as a nutraceutical or functional food in the prevention of diabetic-related neurodegenerative diseases.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wei Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science and Technology (TUST), Tianjin, China
| | - Hua Zhang
- Animal & Plant and Food Inspection Center of Tianjin Customs (Former Tianjin Inspection and Quarantine Bureau), Tianjin, China
| | - Guishan Liu
- School of Food & Wine, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, China
| | - Ji Kang
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science and Technology (TUST), Tianjin, China
| | - Biao Wang
- College of Chemical Engineering and Material Science, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, China
| | - Jilite Wang
- Department of Agriculture, Hetao College, Bayannur, China
| | - Jing Li
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science and Technology (TUST), Tianjin, China
| | - Hao Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science and Technology (TUST), Tianjin, China
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Ferreira SS, Domingues MR, Barros C, Santos SA, Silvestre AJ, Silva AM, Nunes FM. Major anthocyanins in elderberry effectively trap methylglyoxal and reduce cytotoxicity of methylglyoxal in HepG2 cell line. Food Chem X 2022; 16:100468. [PMID: 36281231 PMCID: PMC9587298 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2022.100468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
Abstract
The antiglycation effect of elderberries by methylglyoxal (MGO) trapping was studied. Cyanidin-3-glucoside and cyanidin-3-sambubioside were almost totally reacted with MGO. Quercetin-3-glucoside and quercetin-3-rutinoside trap MGO in less extent. Cyanidin-3,5-diglucoside and cyanidin-5-glucoside-3-sambubioside did not react. Elderberries phenols trap MGO decreasing the induced MGO cytotoxicity in HepG2 cells.
The accumulation of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) in the body is implicated in numerous diseases, being methylglyoxal (MGO) one of the main precursors. One of the strategies to reduce AGEs accumulation might be acting in an early stage of glycation by trapping MGO. Thus, this work aimed to evaluate, for the first time, the potential of elderberries polyphenols to trap MGO, access the formation of MGO adducts, and evaluate the cytoprotection effect in HepG2 and Caco-2 cells. The results demonstrated that monoglycosylated anthocyanins (cyanidin-3-glucoside and cyanidin-3-sambubioside) are very efficient in trapping MGO, forming mono- and di-adducts. Quercetin-3-glucoside and quercetin-3-rutinoside reacted slowly, while diglycosylated anthocyanins did not react. The trapping of MGO by elderberry monoglycosylated anthocyanins significantly decreased the MGO cytotoxicity in HepG2 cells (∼70 % of cell viability), while the effect in Caco-2 cells was lower (∼50 %). Thus, elderberry phenolics present antiglycation potential by trapping MGO.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sandrine S. Ferreira
- Chemistry Research Center – Vila Real (CQ-VR), Food and Wine Chemistry Lab., University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal,Centre for Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB-UTAD), University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
| | - M. Rosário Domingues
- Mass Spectrometry Centre, LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro 3810-193, Portugal,CESAM, Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro 3810-193, Portugal
| | - Cristina Barros
- Mass Spectrometry Centre, LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro 3810-193, Portugal
| | - Sónia A.O. Santos
- CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
| | - Armando J.D. Silvestre
- CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
| | - Amélia M. Silva
- Centre for Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB-UTAD), University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal,Department of Biology and Environment, UTAD, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal,Corresponding authors at: Centre for Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB-UTAD), University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal (A. M. Silva). CQ-VR, Chemistry Research Centre, Food and Wine Chemistry Lab., Chemistry Department, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801; Vila Real, Portugal (F. M. Nunes).
| | - Fernando M. Nunes
- Chemistry Research Center – Vila Real (CQ-VR), Food and Wine Chemistry Lab., University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal,Department of Chemistry, UTAD, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal,Corresponding authors at: Centre for Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB-UTAD), University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal (A. M. Silva). CQ-VR, Chemistry Research Centre, Food and Wine Chemistry Lab., Chemistry Department, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801; Vila Real, Portugal (F. M. Nunes).
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Prevenzano I, Leone A, Longo M, Nicolò A, Cabaro S, Collina F, Panarese I, Botti G, Formisano P, Napoli R, Beguinot F, Miele C, Nigro C. Glyoxalase 1 knockdown induces age-related β-cell dysfunction and glucose intolerance in mice. EMBO Rep 2022; 23:e52990. [PMID: 35620868 PMCID: PMC9253754 DOI: 10.15252/embr.202152990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2021] [Revised: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
Abstract
Tight control of glycemia is a major treatment goal for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Clinical studies indicated that factors other than poor glycemic control may be important in fostering T2DM progression. Increased levels of methylglyoxal (MGO) associate with complications development, but its role in the early steps of T2DM pathogenesis has not been defined. Here, we show that MGO accumulation induces an age-dependent impairment of glucose tolerance and glucose-stimulated insulin secretion in mice knockdown for glyoxalase 1 (Glo1KD). This metabolic alteration associates with the presence of insular inflammatory infiltration (F4/80-positive staining), the islet expression of senescence markers, and higher levels of cytokines (MCP-1 and TNF-α), part of the senescence-activated secretory profile, in the pancreas from 10-month-old Glo1KD mice, compared with their WT littermates. In vitro exposure of INS832/13 β-cells to MGO confirms its casual role on β-cell dysfunction, which can be reverted by senolytic treatment. These data indicate that MGO is capable to induce early phenotypes typical of T2D progression, paving the way for novel prevention approaches to T2DM.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Immacolata Prevenzano
- URT Genomics of Diabetes‐IEOSCNR & Department of Translational Medicine – Federico IIUniversity of NaplesNaplesItaly
| | - Alessia Leone
- URT Genomics of Diabetes‐IEOSCNR & Department of Translational Medicine – Federico IIUniversity of NaplesNaplesItaly
| | - Michele Longo
- URT Genomics of Diabetes‐IEOSCNR & Department of Translational Medicine – Federico IIUniversity of NaplesNaplesItaly
| | - Antonella Nicolò
- URT Genomics of Diabetes‐IEOSCNR & Department of Translational Medicine – Federico IIUniversity of NaplesNaplesItaly
| | - Serena Cabaro
- URT Genomics of Diabetes‐IEOSCNR & Department of Translational Medicine – Federico IIUniversity of NaplesNaplesItaly
| | - Francesca Collina
- Pathology UnitIstituto Nazionale Tumori‐IRCCS‐Fondazione G.PascaleNaplesItaly
| | - Iacopo Panarese
- Unità di Anatomia PatologicaDipartimento di Salute Mentale e Fisica e Medicina PreventivaUniversità degli Studi della Campania "L. Vanvitelli"NaplesItaly
| | - Gerardo Botti
- Scientific DirectionIstituto Nazionale Tumori‐IRCCS‐Fondazione G.PascaleNaplesItaly
| | - Pietro Formisano
- URT Genomics of Diabetes‐IEOSCNR & Department of Translational Medicine – Federico IIUniversity of NaplesNaplesItaly
| | - Raffaele Napoli
- URT Genomics of Diabetes‐IEOSCNR & Department of Translational Medicine – Federico IIUniversity of NaplesNaplesItaly
| | - Francesco Beguinot
- URT Genomics of Diabetes‐IEOSCNR & Department of Translational Medicine – Federico IIUniversity of NaplesNaplesItaly
| | - Claudia Miele
- URT Genomics of Diabetes‐IEOSCNR & Department of Translational Medicine – Federico IIUniversity of NaplesNaplesItaly
| | - Cecilia Nigro
- URT Genomics of Diabetes‐IEOSCNR & Department of Translational Medicine – Federico IIUniversity of NaplesNaplesItaly
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Huang Y, Yan J, Sun X, Niu Y, Yuan W, Kong L, Qin X, Zi C, Wang X, Sheng J. Anticancer effects of dendrocandin (DDCD) against AKT in HepG2 cells using molecular modeling, DFT, and in vitro study. Struct Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11224-022-01944-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
|
8
|
Wu Z, Zhang Z, Wang Z, Zhu H, Li M. MiR-181a-5p alleviates the inflammatory response of PC12 cells by inhibiting high-mobility group box-1 protein expression. World Neurosurg 2022; 162:e427-e435. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.03.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 03/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
|
9
|
Liu D, Cheng Y, Tang Z, Chen J, Xia Y, Xu C, Cao X. Potential mechanisms of methylglyoxal-induced human embryonic kidney cells damage: Regulation of oxidative stress, DNA damage, and apoptosis. Chem Biodivers 2021; 19:e202100829. [PMID: 34962083 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202100829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Abstract
Methylglyoxal (MGO) is a reactive carbonyl species that can cause cellular damage and is closely related to kidney disease, especially diabetic nephropathy. The toxic effect of MGO (0.5, 1, and 2 mM) on human embryonic kidney (HEK293) cells and its underlying mechanism were explored in this study. Cell viability, apoptosis and the signaling pathways were measured with MTT, fluorescent staining and western blot experiments, the results showed that MGO could induce oxidative stress and cell inflammation, the level of reactive oxygen species (ROS) increased, and p38MAPK, JNK and NF-κB signaling pathways were activated. Meanwhile, MGO also induced DNA damage. The expression of DNA oxidative damage marker 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) increased, the expression of double-strand break marker γH2AX increased significantly, and ATM/Chk2/p53 DNA damage response signaling pathway was activated. Furthermore, the expression of the receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) also increased. Finally, mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) decreased, fluorescence intensity of Hoechst33258 increased, and the protein expression ratio of Bax/Bcl-2 increased significantly after the treatment of MGO. These results demonstrated that MGO might induce HEK293 cells damage by regulating oxidative stress, inflammation, DNA damage, and cell apoptosis, which revealed the specific mechanism of MGO-induced damage to HEK293 cells.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dan Liu
- Liaoning University, School of life science, 66 Chongshan Road, Huanggu District, Shenyang, CHINA
| | - Ye Cheng
- Liaoning University, School of life science, 66 Chongshan Road, Huanggu District, Shenyang, CHINA
| | - Zhipeng Tang
- Liaoning University, School of life science, 66 Chongshan Road, Huanggu District, Shenyang, CHINA
| | - Junliang Chen
- Liaoning University, School of life science, 66 Chongshan Road, Huanggu District, Shenyang, CHINA
| | - Ying Xia
- Liaoning University, School of life science, 66 Chongshan Road, Huanggu District, Shenyang, CHINA
| | - Chengbin Xu
- Liaoning University, School of environment science, 66 Chongshan Road, Huanggu District, Shenyang, CHINA
| | - Xiangyu Cao
- Liaoning University, School of Life Science, 66 Chongshan Road, Huanggu District, 110036, Shenyang, CHINA
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Zeng L, Zhang F, Zhang Z, Xu M, Xu Y, Liu Y, Xu H, Sun X, Sang M, Luo H. P53 inhibitor pifithrin-α inhibits ropivacaine-induced neuronal apoptosis via the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2021; 35:e22822. [PMID: 34091999 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.22822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2020] [Revised: 01/09/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
The neurotoxicity of local anesthetics (LAs) has attracted more and more attention, However, they lack preventive and therapeutic measures. Many studies have shown that apoptosis plays an important role in the process of LA-induced neurotoxicity. As an important signaling molecule to activate apoptosis, p53 has been proved to be involved in the neurotoxicity induced by LAs, but the mechanism is unclear. In this study, we explored the effect of pifithrin-α (PFT-α), a p53 inhibitor, on apoptosis by ropivacaine (Rop) in vivo and in vitro. Cell viability and apoptosis detected by CCK-8 and a JC-1 apoptosis detection kit, the changes of spinal cord structure observed after hematoxylin and eosin staining, apoptosis of the spinal cord measured by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling staining, behavioral assessment of the nerve Injury evaluated by the detection of sciatic nerve conduction velocity (SNCV) andmechanical withdrawal threshold (MWT), the expression of p53 and many apoptosis-related genes included Bax, Bcl-2, and caspase-3 detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, Western blot analysis, immunofluorescence, and immunohistochemistry. Results showed that PC12 cell viability decreased because of Rop, but the pretreatment of PFT-α could protect it. And PFT-α reduced the injuries in the spinal cord by Rop included vacuoles or edema. The results of immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry testing showed that PFT-α inhibited the p53 protein upregulated by Rop. Apoptosis rate and many proapoptotic genes include p53, Bax, caspase-3 messenger RNA, and proteins were increased by Rop, but PFT-α could decrease it. In conclusion, PFT-α inhibited cell apoptosis and spinal cord injuries induced by Rop.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lian Zeng
- Department of Anesthesiology, Xiangyang No. 1 People's Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang, Hubei, China.,Hubei Clinical Research Center of Parkinson's disease, Xiangyang No.1 People s Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang, Hubei, China
| | - Fuyu Zhang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Xiangyang No. 1 People's Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang, Hubei, China
| | - Zhen Zhang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Xiangyang No. 1 People's Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang, Hubei, China
| | - Min Xu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Xiangyang No. 1 People's Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang, Hubei, China
| | - Yang Xu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Xiangyang No. 1 People's Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang, Hubei, China
| | - Ying Liu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Xiangyang No. 1 People's Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang, Hubei, China
| | - Hongxia Xu
- Central Laboratory, Xiangyang No.1 People's Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang, Hubei, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Wudang Local Chinese Medicine Research, Xiangyang No. 1 People's Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang, Hubei, China
| | - Xiaodong Sun
- Hubei Clinical Research Center of Parkinson's disease, Xiangyang No.1 People s Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang, Hubei, China.,Central Laboratory, Xiangyang No.1 People's Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang, Hubei, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Wudang Local Chinese Medicine Research, Xiangyang No. 1 People's Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang, Hubei, China
| | - Ming Sang
- Hubei Clinical Research Center of Parkinson's disease, Xiangyang No.1 People s Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang, Hubei, China.,Central Laboratory, Xiangyang No.1 People's Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang, Hubei, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Wudang Local Chinese Medicine Research, Xiangyang No. 1 People's Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang, Hubei, China
| | - Huiyu Luo
- Department of Anesthesiology, Xiangyang No. 1 People's Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang, Hubei, China
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Tang D, Xiao W, Gu WT, Zhang ZT, Xu SH, Chen ZQ, Xu YH, Zhang LY, Wang SM, Nie H. Pterostilbene prevents methylglyoxal-induced cytotoxicity in endothelial cells by regulating glyoxalase, oxidative stress and apoptosis. Food Chem Toxicol 2021; 153:112244. [PMID: 33930484 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2021.112244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
Methylglyoxal (MGO), a cytotoxic byproduct of glycolysis in biological systems, can induce endothelial cells dysfunction, implicated in diabetic vascular complications. Pterostilbene (PTS), a naturally occurring resveratrol derivative, is involved in various pharmacological activities. This study aimed to explore the effects of PTS on MGO induced cytotoxicity in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and the underlying mechanisms for the first time. In the current study, it has been demonstrated that PTS could enhance the level of glyoxalase 1 (GLO-1) and elevate glutathione (GSH) content to active the glyoxalase system, resulting in elimination of the toxic MGO as well as advanced glycation end products (AGEs) in HUVECs. Meanwhile, PTS could also suppress oxidative stress and thus exert cytoprotective effects by elevating Nrf2 nuclear translocation and the corresponding down-stream antioxidant enzymes in MGO induced HUVECs. In addition, PTS could alleviate MGO induced apoptosis in HUVECs via inhibition of oxidative stress and associated downstream mitochondria-dependent signaling apoptotic cascades, as characterized by preventing caspases family activation. Taken together, these findings suggest that PTS could protect against MGO induced endothelial cell cytotoxicity by regulating glyoxalase, oxidative stress and apoptosis, suggesting that PTS could be beneficial in the treatment of diabetic vascular complications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dan Tang
- Key Laboratory of Digital Quality Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica of State Administration of TCM and Engineering & Technology Research Center for Chinese Materia Medica Quality of Guangdong Province, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
| | - Wei Xiao
- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents of TCM and New Drugs Research, College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China; International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
| | - Wen-Ting Gu
- Key Laboratory of Digital Quality Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica of State Administration of TCM and Engineering & Technology Research Center for Chinese Materia Medica Quality of Guangdong Province, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
| | - Zhi-Tong Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Digital Quality Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica of State Administration of TCM and Engineering & Technology Research Center for Chinese Materia Medica Quality of Guangdong Province, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
| | - Shu-Hong Xu
- Key Laboratory of Digital Quality Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica of State Administration of TCM and Engineering & Technology Research Center for Chinese Materia Medica Quality of Guangdong Province, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
| | - Zhi-Quan Chen
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
| | - You-Hua Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, China
| | - Lu-Yong Zhang
- Center for Drug Research and Development, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
| | - Shu-Mei Wang
- Key Laboratory of Digital Quality Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica of State Administration of TCM and Engineering & Technology Research Center for Chinese Materia Medica Quality of Guangdong Province, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
| | - Hong Nie
- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents of TCM and New Drugs Research, College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China; International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Lin YM, Badrealam KF, Kuo CH, Daddam J, Asokan Shibu M, Lin KH, Ho TJ, Viswanadha VP, Kuo WW, Huang CY. Small Molecule Compound Nerolidol attenuates Hypertension induced hypertrophy in spontaneously hypertensive rats through modulation of Mel-18-IGF-IIR signalling. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 84:153450. [PMID: 33611212 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2020.153450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Revised: 12/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Cardiovascular diseases are caused by multitudes of stress factors like hypertension and their outcomes are associated with high mortality and morbidity worldwide. Nerolidol, a naturally occurring sesquiterpene found in several plant species, embodies various pharmacological benefits against numerous health disorders. However, their effects on hypertension induced cardiac complications are not completely understood. PURPOSE The present study is to elucidate the efficacy of nerolidol against hypertension related cardiac hypertrophy in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs). STUDY DESIGN For preliminary in vitro studies, H9c2 cardiomyoblasts cells were challenged with 200 nM Angiotensin-II (AngII) for 12 h and were then treated with nerolidol for 24 h. The hypertrophic effect in H9c2 cells were analyzed by actin staining and the modulations in hypertrophic protein markers and mediators were determined by Western blotting analysis. For in vivo experiments, sixteen week-old male Wistar Kyoto (WKY) and SHRs were segregated into five groups (n = 9): Control WKY, hypertensive SHRs, SHRs with low dose (75 mg/kg b.w/day) nerolidol, SHRs with high dose (150 mg/kg b.w/day) nerolidol and SHR rats treated with an anti-hypertensive drug captopril (50 mg/kg b.w/day). Nerolidol treatment was given orally for 8 weeks and were analysed through Echocardiography. After euthanasia, hematoxylin and eosin staining, Immunohistochemical analysis and Western blotting was performed on left ventricle tissue. RESULTS Western blotting analysis revealed that nerolidol significantly attenuates AngII induced expression of hypertrophic markers ANP and BNP in H9c2 cardiomyoblasts. In addition, actin staining further ascertained the potential of nerolidol to ameliorate AngII induced cardiac hypertrophy. Moreover, nerolidol administration suppressed the hypertrophic signalling mediators like calcineurin, GATA4, Mel-18, HSF-2 and IGFIIR in a dose-dependent fashion. In silico studies also ascertained the role of Mel-18 in the ameliorative effects of nerolidol. Further, these intriguing in vitro results were further confirmed in in vivo SHR model. Oral neraolidol in SHRs efficiently reduced blood pressure and ameliorated hypertension induced cardiac hypertrophic effects by effectively reducing the levels of proteins involved in cardiac MeL-18-HSF2-IGF-IIR signalling. CONCLUSION Collectively, the data reveals that the cardioprotective effect of nerolidol against hypertension induced hypertrophy involves reduction in blood pressure and regulation of the cardiac Mel-18-IGFIIR signalling cascade.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yueh-Min Lin
- Department of Pathology, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua 500, Taiwan; Department of Medical Technology, Jen-Teh Junior College of Medicine, Nursing and Management, Taipei 11260, Taiwan
| | - Khan Farheen Badrealam
- Cardiovascular and Mitochondrial Related Disease Research Center, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan
| | - Chia-Hua Kuo
- Laboratory of Exercise Biochemistry, University of Taipei, Taiwan
| | - Jayasimharayalu Daddam
- Cardiovascular and Mitochondrial Related Disease Research Center, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan
| | - Marthandam Asokan Shibu
- Cardiovascular and Mitochondrial Related Disease Research Center, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan
| | - Kuan-Ho Lin
- College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Emergency Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
| | - Tsung-Jung Ho
- Integration Center of Traditional Chinese and Modern Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Hualien 97002, Taiwan; Department of Chinese Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Hualien 97002, Taiwan; School of Post-Baccalaureate Chinese Medicine, College of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien 97004, Taiwan
| | | | - Wei-Wen Kuo
- Department of Biological Science and Technology, China Medical University, Taichung; Ph.D. Program for Biotechnology Industry, China Medical University, Taichuang 406, Taiwan
| | - Chih-Yang Huang
- Cardiovascular and Mitochondrial Related Disease Research Center, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan; Department of Biological Science and Technology, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan; Center of General Education, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology, Hualien 970, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan.
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Lai MC, Liu WY, Liou SS, Liu IM. A Bibenzyl Component Moscatilin Mitigates Glycation-Mediated Damages in an SH-SY5Y Cell Model of Neurodegenerative Diseases through AMPK Activation and RAGE/NF- κB Pathway Suppression. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25194574. [PMID: 33036367 PMCID: PMC7582731 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25194574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 09/28/2020] [Accepted: 09/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
Abstract
Moscatilin can protect rat pheochromocytoma cells against methylglyoxal-induced damage. Elimination of the effect of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) but activation of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) are the potential therapeutic targets for the neurodegenerative diseases. Our study aimed to clarify AMPK signaling’s role in the beneficial effects of moscatilin on the diabetic/hyperglycemia-associated neurodegenerative disorders. AGEs-induced injury in SH-SY5Y cells was used as an in vitro neurodegenerative model. AGEs stimulation resulted in cellular viability loss and reactive oxygen species production, and mitochondrial membrane potential collapse. It was observed that the cleaved forms of caspase-9, caspase-3, and poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase increased in SH-SY5Y cells following AGEs exposure. AGEs decreased Bcl-2 but increased Bax and p53 expression and nuclear factor kappa-B activation in SH-SY5Y cells. AGEs also attenuated the phosphorylation level of AMPK. These AGEs-induced detrimental effects were ameliorated by moscatilin, which was similar to the actions of metformin. Compound C, an inhibitor of AMPK, abolished the beneficial effects of moscatilin on the regulation of SH-SY5Y cells’ function, indicating the involvement of AMPK. In conclusion, moscatilin offers a promising therapeutic strategy to reduce the neurotoxicity or AMPK dysfunction of AGEs. It provides a potential beneficial effect with AGEs-related neurodegenerative diseases.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mei Chou Lai
- Department of Pharmacy and Master Program, Collage of Pharmacy and Health Care, Tajen University, Pingtung County 90741, Taiwan; (M.C.L.); (S.-S.L.)
| | - Wayne Young Liu
- Department of Urology, Jen-Ai Hospital, Taichung 41265, Taiwan;
- Center for Basic Medical Science, Collage of Health Science, Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taichung City 406053, Taiwan
| | - Shorong-Shii Liou
- Department of Pharmacy and Master Program, Collage of Pharmacy and Health Care, Tajen University, Pingtung County 90741, Taiwan; (M.C.L.); (S.-S.L.)
| | - I-Min Liu
- Department of Pharmacy and Master Program, Collage of Pharmacy and Health Care, Tajen University, Pingtung County 90741, Taiwan; (M.C.L.); (S.-S.L.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-8-7624002
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Wang CH, Safwan S, Cheng MC, Liao TY, Cheng LC, Chen TA, Kuo YH, Lin YF, Lee CK. Protective Evaluation of Compounds Extracted from Root of Rhodiola rosea L. against Methylglyoxal-Induced Toxicity in a Neuronal Cell Line. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25122801. [PMID: 32560471 PMCID: PMC7356100 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25122801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Revised: 06/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Rhodiola rosea L. (R. rosea) is one of the most beneficial medicinal plants and it is studied as an adaptogen. This study aims to evaluate the neuroprotective activity of compounds extracted from the root of R. rosea against methylglyoxal (MG)-induced apoptosis in neuro-2A (N2A) cells. The root of R. rosea was extracted with ethanol and partitioned with water, ethyl acetate, and n-butanol fractions to evaluate acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitory activity and neuroprotective activity. The ethyl acetate fraction exhibited the highest values of AChE inhibitory activity (49.2% ± 3%) and cell viability (50.7% ± 4.8%) for neuroprotection. The structure identification of the most potential fraction (ethyl acetate fraction) revealed 15 compounds, consisting of three tannins, five flavonoids, and seven phenolics by infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectroscopy. All compounds were evaluated for their neuroprotective activity. Salidroside had the most potential neuroprotective activity. Gallic acid and methyl gallate had potential cytotoxicity in N2A cells. This study showed that R. rosea might have potential neuroprotective activities.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Cheng-Hao Wang
- Graduate Institute of Pharmacognosy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
| | - Safwan Safwan
- Ph.D. Program in Clinical Drug Development of Herbal Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
- Faculty of Health Science, University of Muhammadiyah Mataram, Mataram 83127, Indonesia
| | - Min-Chi Cheng
- School of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (M.-C.C.); (T.-Y.L.); (L.-C.C.); (T.-A.C.)
| | - Te-Yu Liao
- School of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (M.-C.C.); (T.-Y.L.); (L.-C.C.); (T.-A.C.)
| | - Lin-Chen Cheng
- School of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (M.-C.C.); (T.-Y.L.); (L.-C.C.); (T.-A.C.)
| | - Ting-An Chen
- School of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (M.-C.C.); (T.-Y.L.); (L.-C.C.); (T.-A.C.)
| | - Yueh-Hsiung Kuo
- Department of Chinese Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chinese Medicine Resources, College of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan;
| | - Yung-Feng Lin
- School of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Ph.D. Program in Medical Biotechnology, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (Y.-F.L.); (C.-K.L.); Tel.: +886-2-2736-1661 (ext. 3321) (Y.-F.L.); +886-2-2736-1661 (ext. 6150) (C.-K.L.)
| | - Ching-Kuo Lee
- Graduate Institute of Pharmacognosy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
- Ph.D. Program in Clinical Drug Development of Herbal Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
- School of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (M.-C.C.); (T.-Y.L.); (L.-C.C.); (T.-A.C.)
- Correspondence: (Y.-F.L.); (C.-K.L.); Tel.: +886-2-2736-1661 (ext. 3321) (Y.-F.L.); +886-2-2736-1661 (ext. 6150) (C.-K.L.)
| |
Collapse
|