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Luo J, Zhang X, Li W, Wang T, Cui S, Li T, Wang Y, Xu W, Ma Y, Yang B, Luo Y, Yang G, Xu R, Jiao L. eIF2α-mediated integrated stress response links multiple intracellular signaling pathways to reprogram vascular smooth muscle cell fate in carotid artery plaque. Heliyon 2024; 10:e26904. [PMID: 38434290 PMCID: PMC10907769 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Background Carotid arterial atherosclerotic stenosis is a well-recognized pathological basis of ischemic stroke; however, its underlying molecular mechanisms remain unknown. Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) play fundamental roles in the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis. Organelle dynamics have been reported to affect atherosclerosis development. However, the association between organelle dynamics and various cellular stresses in atherosclerotic progression remain ambiguous. Methods In this study, we conducted transcriptomics and bioinformatics analyses of stable and vulnerable carotid plaques. Primary VSMCs were isolated from carotid plaques and subjected to histopathological staining to determine their expression profiles. Endoplasmic reticulum (ER), mitochondria, and lysosome dynamics were observed in primary VSMCs and VSMC cell lines using live-cell imaging. Moreover, the mechanisms underlying disordered organelle dynamics were investigated using comprehensive biological approaches. Results ER whorls, a representative structural change under ER stress, are prominent dynamic reconstructions of VSMCs between vulnerable and stable plaques, followed by fragmented mitochondria and enlarged lysosomes, suggesting mitochondrial stress and lysosomal defects, respectively. Induction of mitochondrial stress alleviated ER stress and autophagy in an eukaryotic translation initiation factor (eIF)-2α-dependent manner. Furthermore, the effects of eIF2α on ER stress, mitochondrial stress, and lysosomal defects were validated using clinical samples. Conclusion Our results indicate that morphological and functional changes in VSMC organelles, especially in ER whorls, can be used as reliable biomarkers for atherosclerotic progression. Moreover, eIF2α plays an important role in integrating multiple stress-signaling pathways to determine the behavior and fate of VSMCs.
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- Jichang Luo
- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Laboratory of Computational Biology and Machine Intelligence, National Laboratory of Pattern Recognition, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- School of Artificial Intelligence, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Institute of Cerebrovascular Disease Research and Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Institute of Cerebrovascular Disease Research and Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Laboratory of Computational Biology and Machine Intelligence, National Laboratory of Pattern Recognition, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- School of Artificial Intelligence, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Sun ZC, Jiang Z, Xu X, Li M, Zeng Q, Zhu Y, Wang S, Li Y, Tian XL, Hu C. Fish Paralog Proteins RNASEK-a and -b Enhance Type I Interferon Secretion and Promote Apoptosis. Front Immunol 2021; 12:762162. [PMID: 34880860 PMCID: PMC8645942 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.762162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Type I interferon and apoptosis elicit multifaceted effects on host defense and various diseases, such as viral infections and cancers. However, the gene/protein network regulating type I interferon and apoptosis has not been elucidated completely. In this study, we selected grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) as an experimental model to investigate the modulation of RNASEK on the secretion of type I interferon and apoptosis. We first cloned two paralogs RNASEK-a and -b in grass carp, defined three exons in each gene, and found the length of both coding regions is 306 bp with 73.27% of protein homology. The protein sequences of the two paralogs are highly conserved across species. Two proteins were mainly localized in early and late endosomes and endoplasmic reticulum. Further, quantitative real-time PCR demonstrated that dsRNA poly I:C and grass carp reovirus upregulated RNASEK-a and -b in grass carp cells and tissues. Overexpression of RNASEK-a and -b individually induced type I interferon expression and the phosphorylation of IRF3/IRF7 shown by Western blot and immunofluorescent staining, increased Bax/Bcl-2 mRNA ratio, DNA fragmentations, TUNEL-positive cells, and the proportion of Annexin V-positive signals in flow cytometry, and activated eIF2α, opposite to that observed when RNASEK-a and -b were knocked down in multiple cell types. Taken together, we claim for the first time that fish paralog proteins RNASEK-a and -b enhance type I interferon secretion and promote apoptosis, which may be involved in the phosphorylation of IRF3/IRF7 and eIF2α, respectively. Our study reveals a previously unrecognized role of RNASEK as a new positive regulator of type I interferon and apoptosis.
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- Zhi-Chao Sun
- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,Human Aging Research Institute, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Human Aging, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,Human Aging Research Institute, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Human Aging, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,Blood Transfusion Department, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,Human Aging Research Institute, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Human Aging, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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Tao L, Pang Y, Wang A, Li L, Shen Y, Xu X, Li J. Functional miR-142a-3p Induces Apoptosis and Macrophage Polarization by Targeting tnfaip2 and glut3 in Grass Carp ( Ctenopharyngodon idella). Front Immunol 2021; 12:633324. [PMID: 34262558 PMCID: PMC8273434 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.633324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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In the process of microbial invasion, the inflammation reaction is induced to eliminate the pathogen. However, un-controlled or un-resolved inflammation can lead to tissue damage and death of the host. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are the signaling regulators that prevent the uncontrolled progress of an inflammatory response. Our previous work strongly indicated that miR-142a-3p is related to the immune regulation in grass carp. In the present study, we found that the expression of miR-142a-3p was down-regulated after infection by Aeromonas hydrophila. tnfaip2 and glut3 were confirmed as be the target genes of miR-142a-3p, which were confirmed by expression correlation analysis, gene overexpression, and dual luciferase reporter assay. The miR-142a-3p can reduce cell viability and stimulate cell apoptosis by targeting tnfaip2 and glut3. In addition, miR-142a-3p also regulates macrophage polarization induced by A. hydrophila. Our results suggest that miR-142a-3p has multiple functions in host antibacterial immune response. Our research provides further understanding of the molecular mechanisms between miRNAs and their target genes, and provides a new insights for the development of pro-resolution strategies for the treatment of complex inflammatory diseases in fish.
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- Lizhu Tao
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China.,Institute of Fisheries of Chengdu Agriculture and Forestry Academy, Chengdu, China
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- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquaculture, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- Comparative Endocrinology and Integrative Biology, Centre of Marine Sciences, Universidade Do Algarve, Faro, Portugal
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- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquaculture, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China.,National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquaculture, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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Autocrine and Paracrine Effects of Vascular Endothelial Cells Promote Cutaneous Wound Healing. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2021:6695663. [PMID: 33937411 PMCID: PMC8055399 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6695663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Revised: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background When vascular endothelial cells are subjected to external stimuli, paracrine hormones and cytokines act on adjacent cells. The regulation of the biological behaviour of cells is closely related to the maintenance of organ function and the occurrence and development of disease. However, it is unclear whether vascular endothelial cells affect the biological behaviour of cells involved in wound repair through autocrine and paracrine mechanisms and ultimately play a role in wound healing. We aimed to verify the effect of the autocrine and paracrine functions of vascular endothelial cells on wound healing. Materials and Methods ELISA was used to detect platelet-derived growth factor, basic fibroblast growth factor, epidermal growth factor, and vascular endothelial growth factor in human umbilical vascular endothelial cell-conditioned medium (HUVEC-CM). Different concentrations of HUVEC-CM were used to treat different stem cells. CCK-8 and scratch assays were used to detect the proliferation and migration ability of each cell. A full-thickness dorsal skin defect model was established in mice, and skin wound healing was observed after the local injection of HUVEC-CM, endothelial cell medium (ECM), or normal saline. H&E staining and immunofluorescence were used to observe the gross morphology of the wound tissue, the epithelial cell migration distance, and the expression of CD3 and CD31. Results HUVEC-CM promotes the proliferation and migration of epidermal stem cells, skin fibroblasts, bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, and HUVECs themselves. Furthermore, HUVEC-CM can promote angiogenesis in mouse skin wounds and granulation tissue formation and can accelerate wound surface epithelialization and collagen synthesis, thereby promoting wound healing. Conclusion Our results clearly suggest that it is practicable and effective to promote wound healing with cytokines secreted by vascular endothelial cells in a mouse model.
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Tang BM, Li ZW, Wang ZY. PERK activator CCT020312 prevents inflammation-mediated osteoporosis in the ovariectomized rats. Gynecol Endocrinol 2021; 37:342-348. [PMID: 33480297 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2021.1874904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the therapeutic effects of PERK activator CCT020312 (CCT) on inflammation-mediated osteoporosis (IMO) in ovariectomized rats. METHODS Rats were divided into Sham, IMO, IMO + 1 mg/kg CCT and IMO + 2 mg/kg CCT groups. IMO models were constructed by bilateral ovariectomy (OVX) on 1st day followed by injection with magnesium silicate (Talc) on the 59th day. Sham rats did not undergo OVX surgery and were injected with saline instead of Talc. From 60th to 79th day, rats were treated with DMSO (vehicle control) in the Sham and IMO groups, and 1 or 2 mg/kg CCT020312 in treatment groups. Osteopontin (OPN), osteocalcin (OCN), tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP), C-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen (CTX-I), and pro-inflammatory factors were measured on the 80th day. ProdigyDEXA was used to evaluate bone mineral density and content (BMD/BMC). Bone volume/total volume (BV/TV), connectivity density (Conn.D), trabecular number (Tb.N), and trabecular separation (Tb.Sp) was assessed using 3D micro-CT scanner. RESULTS CCT up-regulated Conn.D, BV/TV, and Tb.N, but down-regulated Tb.Sp in IMO rats. Besides, the declined femoral BMD and BMC in IMO rats were elevated after CCT treatment. Besides, IMO rats represented declined OPN and OCN, as well as increased TRAP, CTX-I, and pro-inflammatory factors, whereas those in the treatment groups were ameliorated regarding these indexes, with 2 mg/kg CCT showing better effect. CONCLUSION PERK activator CCT020312 can be served as a new therapeutic option for the protection against bone loss in the OVX rat model associated with inflammation probably by manipulating inflammatory factors.
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- Bao-Ming Tang
- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University, Xining, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University, Xining, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University, Xining, China
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Xu X, Li M, Deng Z, Li D, Lu S, Deng H, Lv Y, Liu Y, Du H, Hu C. Grass carp Mre11A activates IFN 1 response by targeting STING to defend against GCRV infection. DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2021; 116:103909. [PMID: 33129882 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2020.103909] [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: 07/07/2020] [Revised: 10/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/24/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Mre11A is considered as a cytosolic DNA receptor in mammals. However, it is rarely known about Mre11A in other vertebrates. Recently, a mammalian ortholog of Mre11A has been identified in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) in our lab. Phylogenetic-tree analysis provided evidence for a close genetic relationship between C.idellus Mre11A and Carassius auratus Mre11A. The tissue expression profile of CiMre11A was detected, with a relatively higher level of expression in kidney, intestines, liver and spleen than that in other tissues after grass carp reovirus (GCRV) infection. Similarly, CiMre11A was also up-regulated in CIK cells after treatment with GCRV. Q-PCR and dual-luciferase assays indicated that the transcription levels of IFN1 and ISG15 were inhibited by CiMre11A knockdown, but were gradually augmented after CIK cells were transfected with increasing amounts of CiMre11A. Subcellular localization assays showed that a part of CiMre11A was translocated from the nucleus to the cytoplasm. Co-immunoprecipitation and co-localization assays demonstrated that CiMre11A interacts with CiSTING in response to GCRV infection. In CIK cells, the expressions of both IFN1 and ISG15 were acutely up-regulated by CiMre11A overexpression, as well as by co-overexpression of CiMre11A and CiSTING. CiMre11A and CiSTING induced the phosphorylation and cytoplasmic-to-nuclear translocation of IRF7 in CIK cells. The multiplication of GCRV in CIK cells was inhibited by the overexpression of CiMre11A and CiSTING.
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- Xiaowen Xu
- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, Jiangxi, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, Jiangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330047, Jiangxi, China
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- Fuzhou Medical College, Nanchang University, Fuzhou, 344000, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, Jiangxi, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, Jiangxi, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, Jiangxi, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, Jiangxi, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, Jiangxi, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, Jiangxi, China.
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Wu C, Zhang Y, Hu C. PKZ, a Fish-Unique eIF2α Kinase Involved in Innate Immune Response. Front Immunol 2020; 11:585. [PMID: 32296447 PMCID: PMC7137213 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2020.00585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2019] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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PKZ is a novel and unique eIF2α protein kinase identified in fish. Although PKZ is most homologous to PKR, particularly in the C-terminal catalytic domain, it contains two N-terminal Z-DNA-binding domains (Zα1 and Zα2) instead of the dsRNA binding domains (dsRBDs) in PKR. As a novel member of eIF2α kinase family, the available data suggest that PKZ has some distinct mechanisms for recognition, binding, and B-Z DNA transition. Functionally, PKZ seems to be activated by the binding of Zα to Z-DNA and participates in innate immune responses. In this review, we summarize the recent progress on fish PKZ.
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- Chuxin Wu
- Department of Natural Sciences, Yuzhang Normal University, Nanchang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Bioscience, College of Life Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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Chen X, Han K, Zhang T, Qi G, Jiang Z, Hu C. Grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) NRF2 alleviates the oxidative stress and enhances cell viability through upregulating the expression of HO-1. FISH PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY 2020; 46:417-428. [PMID: 31758371 DOI: 10.1007/s10695-019-00729-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2018] [Accepted: 11/01/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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As a member of the Cap 'n' Collar (CNC) family, NRF2 contains a basic leucine zipper (bZip) and can regulate the downstream target gene heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1) in response to oxidative stress. In the present study, a grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) NRF2 ORF was cloned and identified. The largest ORF (1782 bp) encodes a polypeptide of 593 amino acids. The deduced amino acid sequence of grass carp NRF2 (CiNRF2) contains a well-conserved DNA-binding domain (BRLZ domain). Phylogenetic tree analysis revealed that CiNRF2 has a closer evolutionary relationship with other fish counterparts. After CIK (C. idellus kidney) cells were persistently stimulated with tunicamycin (TM), CiNRF2 was significantly upregulated from 12 to 36 h. Then, the expression was dropped at 48 h post-infection. Additionally, when TM or TG (thapsigargin) stimulated CIK cells, overexpression of CiNRF2 in cells downregulated the expression of Bip mRNA, a marker protein of oxidative stress, suggesting that fish NRF2 can alleviate the oxidative stress level induced by TM or TG. To study the protective mechanism of fish NRF2, the DNA sequences of CiNRF2 and CiATF4 (grass carp ATF4) were separately sub-cloned into the expression vectors pEGFP and pCMV-Flag for co-immunoprecipitation and GST pull-down assays. These assays showed that CiNRF2 can combine with CiATF4 through its Neh1 domain. Meanwhile, we cloned grass carp HO-1 promoter sequence and constructed the recombinant plasmid of pGL3-HO-1. Soon afterwards, pGL3-HO-1 was co-transfected into grass carp ovary (CO) cells with pcDNA3.1-CiNRF2 or pcDNA3.1-CiATF4, respectively. The results showed that the luciferase activity of pGL3-HO-1 in the overexpressed CiNRF2 plus CiATF4 cells was significantly increased, along with the increase of cell viability (~ 133%). However, when HO-1 was knocked down in cells, CiNRF2 was unable to perform its function. These results demonstrated that CiNRF2 was effective in protecting grass carp against the oxidative stress induced by TM and increasing cell viability by upregulating HO-1 expression.
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- Xin Chen
- Department of Bioscience, College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
- Poyang Lake Key Laboratory of Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Bioscience, College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
- Poyang Lake Key Laboratory of Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Bioscience, College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
- Poyang Lake Key Laboratory of Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Bioscience, College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
- Poyang Lake Key Laboratory of Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Bioscience, College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
- Poyang Lake Key Laboratory of Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Bioscience, College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China.
- Poyang Lake Key Laboratory of Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.
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Xu X, Li M, Deng Z, Hu J, Jiang Z, Liu Y, Chang K, Hu C. Grass Carp ( Ctenopharyngodon idellus) NIMA-Related Kinase 6 Blocks dsRNA-Induced IFN I Response by Targeting IRF3. Front Immunol 2020; 11:597775. [PMID: 33488591 PMCID: PMC7820699 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2020.597775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Accumulating evidence indicates that mammalian NIMA (never in mitosis, gene A)-related kinase 6 (NEK6) plays potential roles during the course of tumorigenesis, but little is known about NEK6 in lower vertebrates. Herein, we reported a mammalian ortholog of NEK6 in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) (CiNEK6). Multiple alignment of amino acid sequences and phylogenetic analysis showed that CiNEK6 shares a high level of sequence similarity with its counterparts in birds. CiNEK6 was ubiquitously expressed in all tested tissues, and its expression level was increased under treatment with GCRV (dsRNA virus) or poly I:C (dsRNA analog). Q-PCR and dual-luciferase assays suggested that CiNEK6 overexpression suppressed IFN I activity in CIK cells treated with poly I:C. Knockdown of CiNEK6 resulted in a higher level of IFN I expression in CIK cells treated with poly I:C compared to those which received PBS. Interestingly, analysis of subcellular localization demonstrated that CiNEK6 protein scattered throughout the cytoplasm is gradually congregated together at the edges of karyotheca upon stimulation with poly I:C. Co-IP and co-localization assays suggested that CiNEK6 interacts with CiIRF3 after poly I:C challenge. In poly I:C-treated cells, the phosphorylation of CiIRF3 was increased by CiNEK6 knockdown, but was suppressed by CiNEK6 overexpression, suggesting that CiNEK6 decreases IFN I expression through inhibiting CiIRF3 activity. Cell viability assay, crystal violet staining, and detection of Vp5 also showed that CiNEK6 plays an inhibitory role in IRF3-mediated antiviral responses.
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- Xiaowen Xu
- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
- *Correspondence: Chengyu Hu,
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Zhong B, Jiang Z, Chen Z, Ishihara K, Mao H, Wang S, Lin G, Hu C. Overexpression of CiIKKβ enhances CIK cell viability against ER stress. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2019; 92:706-711. [PMID: 31276789 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2019.07.003] [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: 05/23/2019] [Revised: 06/30/2019] [Accepted: 07/02/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Recently, studies have shown that IκB kinase β (IKKβ), a critical kinase in the nucleus factor kappa-B (NF-κB) pathway, participates in inflammatory responses associated with unfolded protein response (UPR) and plays an important role in ER stress-induced cell death. The unfolded protein response (UPR), which is a regulatory system to restore cellular homeostasis in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), such as oxidative stress, bacterial infection, and virus invasion. The UPR pathways have been reported to be involved in immune responses in mammals, including the classical NF-κB pathway. However, the molecular mechanism of their crosstalk remains to be elucidated. Previously, we demonstrated that IKKβ also has some conserved functions between fish and human, as grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) IKKβ (CiIKKβ) can activate NF-κB pathway. In this study, we found that CiIKKβ level in nucleus was elevated under ER stress and CiIKKβ can interact with grass carp X-box-binding protein 1 (CiXBP1S), a key transcription factor in UPR. Consistently, fluorescent histochemical analysis of grass carp kidney (CIK) cells indicated that CiIKKβ and CiXBP1S colocalized under ER stress. Furthermore, overexpression of CiIKKβ in CIK cells enhanced ER stress tolerance by regulating UPR signaling and resulted in the significant increase of cell viability.
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- Bin Zhong
- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Key Lab of Aquatic Resources and Utilization of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Key Lab of Aquatic Resources and Utilization of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Department of Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, 96822, USA
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Key Lab of Aquatic Resources and Utilization of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Key Lab of Aquatic Resources and Utilization of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Key Lab of Aquatic Resources and Utilization of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Key Lab of Aquatic Resources and Utilization of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China.
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Xu X, Li M, Li D, Jiang Z, Liu C, Shi X, Wu C, Chen X, Lin G, Hu C. Identification of the SAMHD1 gene in grass carp and its roles in inducing apoptosis and inhibiting GCRV proliferation. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2019; 88:606-618. [PMID: 30885743 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2019.03.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2018] [Revised: 03/10/2019] [Accepted: 03/12/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
SAMHD1 is an innate immunity restriction factor that inhibits virus infection through IRF3-mediated antiviral and apoptotic responses. Fish SAMHD1 shares some similar properties with those in mammals. In this study, a SAMHD1 orthologue from grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) was cloned and characterized. The full-length cDNA of CiSAMHD1 is 2792 bp with an ORF of 1884 bp encoding a polypeptide of 627 amino acids. Multiple alignments showed that SAMHD1 is highly conserved among different species. Phylogenetic tree analysis revealed that CiSAMHD1 shared a high degree of homology with Sinocyclocheilus rhinocerous SAMHD1. Expression analysis indicated that CiSAMHD1 was widely expressed in all tissues tested including the brain, eyes, spleen, gill, intestine, liver, heart and kidney. It was significantly up-regulated in spleen, liver and intestines after treatment with poly I:C. Also, CiSAMHD1 can be induced following stimulation with recombinant IFN in CIK cells. The promoter sequence of CiSAMHD1 was identified to explore the mechanism underlying the transcriptional regulation of CiSAMHD1. The promoter sequence of CiSAMHD1 (1370 bp) consists of IRF1, IRF3, IRF9 and p65 binding elements. Gel mobility shift assay also showed that IRF1, IRF3, IRF9 and p65 prokaryotic proteins can separately interact with CiSAMHD1 promoter. Dual luciferase assay and q-PCR suggested that the promoter of CiSAMHD1 can be activated by the overexpression of CiIRF3 and CiIRF9, but cannot be triggered by CiIRF1 and Cip65. In contrast, knockdown of CiIRF3 or CiIRF9 inhibits the transcription of CiSAMHD1. Intriguingly, CCK assay suggested that CiSAMHD1 decreased cell viability. TUNEL apoptosis assay and Hoechst 33258 staining assay indicated that apoptosis is induced by the overexpression of CiSAMHD1. Crystal violet staining, detection of two GCRV genes (vp3 and vp5) and viral titration showed that CiSAMHD1 can suppress the proliferation of grass carp reovirus (GCRV) in CIK cells.
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- Xiaowen Xu
- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- Fuzhou Medical College, Nanchang University, Fuzhou 344000, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- Yuzhang Normal University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China.
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China.
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Xu X, Li M, Wu C, Li D, Jiang Z, Liu C, Cheng B, Mao H, Hu C. The Fish-Specific Protein Kinase (PKZ) Initiates Innate Immune Responses via IRF3- and ISGF3-Like Mediated Pathways. Front Immunol 2019; 10:582. [PMID: 30984174 PMCID: PMC6447671 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2019.00582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2018] [Accepted: 03/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
PKZ is a fish-specific protein kinase containing Zα domains. PKZ is known to induce apoptosis through phosphorylating eukaryotic initiation factor 2α kinase (eIF2α) in the same way as double-stranded RNA-dependent protein kinase (PKR), but its exact role in detecting pathogens remains to be fully elucidated. Herein, we have found that PKZ acts as a fish-specific DNA sensor by initiating IFN expression through IRF3- or ISGF3-like mediated pathways. The expression pattern of PKZ is similar to those of innate immunity mediators stimulated by poly (dA:dT) and poly (dG:dC). DNA-PKZ interaction can enhance PKZ phosphorylation and dimerization in vitro. These findings indicate that PKZ participates in cytoplasmic DNA-mediated signaling. Subcellular localization assays have also shown that PKZ is located in the cytoplasm, which suggests that PKZ acts as a cytoplasmic PRR. Meanwhile, co-IP assays have shown that PKZ can separately interact with IRF3, STING, ZDHHC1, eIF2α, IRF9, and STAT2. Further investigations have revealed that PKZ can activate IRF3 and STAT2; and that IRF3-dependent and ISGF3-like dependent mediators are critical for PKZ-induced IFN expression. These results demonstrate that PKZ acts as a special DNA pattern-recognition receptor, and that PKZ can trigger immune responses through IRF3-mediated or ISGF3-like mediated pathways in fish.
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- Xiaowen Xu
- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Fuzhou Medical College, Nanchang University, Fuzhou, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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