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Shen YX, Lee PS, Wang CC, Teng MC, Huang JH, Fan HF. Exploring the Cellular Impact of Size-Segregated Cigarette Aerosols: Insights into Indoor Particulate Matter Toxicity and Potential Therapeutic Interventions. Chem Res Toxicol 2024; 37:1171-1186. [PMID: 38870402 PMCID: PMC11256904 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.4c00114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
Abstract
Exposure to anthropogenic aerosols has been associated with a variety of adverse health effects, increased morbidity, and premature death. Although cigarette smoke poses one of the most significant public health threats, the cellular toxicity of particulate matter contained in cigarette smoke has not been systematically interrogated in a size-segregated manner. In this study, we employed a refined particle size classification to collect cigarette aerosols, enabling a comprehensive assessment and comparison of the impacts exerted by cigarette aerosol extract (CAE) on SH-SY5Y, HEK293T, and A549 cells. Exposure to CAE reduced cell viability in a dose-dependent manner, with organic components having a greater impact and SH-SY5Y cells displaying lower tolerance compared to HEK293T and A549 cells. Moreover, CAE was found to cause increased oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and increased levels of apoptosis, pyroptosis, and autophagy, leading to increased cell death. Furthermore, we found that rutin, a phytocompound with antioxidant potential, could reduce intracellular reactive oxygen species and protect against CAE-triggered cell death. These findings underscore the therapeutic potential of antioxidant drugs in mitigating the adverse effects of cigarette aerosol exposure for better public health outcomes.
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- Yu-Xin Shen
- Institute
of Medical Science and Technology, National
Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
- Department
of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
- Aerosol
Science Research Center, National Sun Yat-sen
University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
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- Institute
of Medical Science and Technology, National
Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
- Department
of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
- Aerosol
Science Research Center, National Sun Yat-sen
University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
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- Department
of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
- Aerosol
Science Research Center, National Sun Yat-sen
University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
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- Institute
of Medical Science and Technology, National
Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
- Department
of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
- Aerosol
Science Research Center, National Sun Yat-sen
University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
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- Department
of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
- Aerosol
Science Research Center, National Sun Yat-sen
University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
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- Institute
of Medical Science and Technology, National
Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
- Department
of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
- Aerosol
Science Research Center, National Sun Yat-sen
University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
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Liu HH, Wei W, Wu FF, Cao L, Yang BJ, Fu JN, Li JX, Liang XY, Dong HY, Heng YY, Zhang PF. Sodium tanshinone IIA sulfonate protects vascular relaxation in ApoE-knockout mice by inhibiting the SYK-NLRP3 inflammasome-MMP2/9 pathway. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2024; 24:354. [PMID: 38992615 PMCID: PMC11241843 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-024-03990-0] [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: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Hyperlipidemia damages vascular wall and serves as a foundation for diseases such as atherosclerosis, hypertension and stiffness. The NOD-like receptor family pyrin domain-containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome is implicated in vascular dysfunction associated with hyperlipidemia-induced vascular injury. Sodium tanshinone IIA sulfonate (STS), a well-established cardiovascular protective drug with recognized anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and vasodilatory properties, is yet to be thoroughly investigated for its impact on vascular relaxant imbalance induced by hyperlipidemia. METHODS In this study, we treated ApoE-knockout (ApoE-/-) mouse with STS and assessed the activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome, expression of MMP2/9, integrity of elastic fibers, and vascular constriction and relaxation. RESULTS Our findings reveal that STS intervention effectively preserves elastic fibers, significantly restores aortic relaxation function in ApoE-/- mice, and reduces their excessive constriction. Furthermore, STS inhibits the phosphorylation of spleen tyrosine kinase (SYK), suppresses NLRP3 inflammasome activation, and reduces MMP2/9 expression. CONCLUSIONS These results demonstrate that STS protects vascular relaxation against hyperlipidemia-induced damage through modulation of the SYK-NLRP3 inflammasome-MMP2/9 pathway. This research provides novel insights into the mechanisms underlying vascular relaxation impairment in a hyperlipidemic environment and uncovers a unique mechanism by which STS preserves vascular relaxation, offering valuable foundational research evidence for its clinical application in promoting vascular health.
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- Hai-Hua Liu
- Department of Endocrinology, Heping Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, No.110, Yan'an South Road, Changzhi, 046000, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Heping Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, No.110, Yan'an South Road, Changzhi, 046000, Shanxi, China.
- Department of Pharmacology, Changzhi Medical College, No.161, Jiefang East Street, Changzhi, 046000, Shanxi, China.
- Department of Clinical Center Laboratory, Heping Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, No.110, Yan'an South Road, Changzhi, 046000, Shanxi, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Heping Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, No.110, Yan'an South Road, Changzhi, 046000, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Heping Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, No.110, Yan'an South Road, Changzhi, 046000, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Changzhi Medical College, No.161, Jiefang East Street, Changzhi, 046000, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Changzhi Medical College, No.161, Jiefang East Street, Changzhi, 046000, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Anesthesia, Changzhi Medical College, No.161, Jiefang East Street, Changzhi, 046000, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Medical Imageology, Changzhi Medical College, No.161, Jiefang East Street, Changzhi, 046000, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Heping Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, No.110, Yan'an South Road, Changzhi, 046000, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Nephrology Heping Hospital, Changzhi Medical College, No.110, Yanan Road South, Changzhi, 046000, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Nephrology Heping Hospital, Changzhi Medical College, No.110, Yanan Road South, Changzhi, 046000, Shanxi, China
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Tao Y, Li G, Wang Z, Wang S, Peng X, Tang G, Li X, Liu J, Yu T, Fu X. MiR-1909-5p targeting GPX4 affects the progression of aortic dissection by modulating nicotine-induced ferroptosis. Food Chem Toxicol 2024; 191:114826. [PMID: 38897284 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2024.114826] [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: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Aortic dissection (AD) is a prevalent and acute clinical catastrophe characterized by abrupt manifestation, swift progression, and elevated fatality rates. Despite smoking being a significant risk factor for AD, the precise pathological process remains elusive. This investigation endeavors to explore the mechanisms by which smoking accelerates AD through ferroptosis induction. METHODOLOGY In this novel study, we detected considerable endothelial cell death by ferroptosis within the aortic inner lining of both human AD patients with a smoking history and murine AD models induced by β-aminopropionitrile, angiotensin II, and nicotine. Utilizing bioinformatic approaches, we identified microRNAs regulating the expression of the ferroptosis inhibitor Glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4). Nicotine's impact on ferroptosis was further assessed in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) through modulation of miR-1909-5p. Additionally, the therapeutic potential of miR-1909-5p antagomir was evaluated in vivo in nicotine-exposed AD mice. FINDINGS Our results indicate a predominance of ferroptosis over apoptosis, pyroptosis, and necroptosis in the aortas of AD patients who smoke. Nicotine exposure instigated ferroptosis in HUVECs, where the miR-1909-5p/GPX4 axis was implicated. Modulation of miR-1909-5p in these cells revealed its regulatory role over GPX4 levels and subsequent endothelial ferroptosis. In vivo, miR-1909-5p suppression reduced ferroptosis and mitigated AD progression in the murine model. CONCLUSIONS Our data underscore the involvement of the miR-1909-5p/GPX4 axis in the pathogenesis of nicotine-induced endothelial ferroptosis in AD.
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- Yan Tao
- Department of Cardiac Ultrasound, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, 324 Jingwu Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, People's Republic of China; Department of Vascular Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 324 Jingwu Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiac Ultrasound, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266000, People's Republic of China
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- The Department of Cardiology Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266000, People's Republic of China
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- The Department of Emergency General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiac Ultrasound, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiac Ultrasound, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266000, People's Republic of China
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- Ultrasound Medicine Department, Guangzhou First People's Hospital, Guangzhou, 510000, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Cardiac Ultrasound, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266000, People's Republic of China; Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 38 Dengzhou Road, Qingdao, 266021, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Cardiac Ultrasound, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266000, People's Republic of China.
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Shen YX, Lee PS, Teng MC, Huang JH, Wang CC, Fan HF. Influence of Cigarette Aerosol in Alpha-Synuclein Oligomerization and Cell Viability in SH-SY5Y: Implications for Parkinson's Disease. ACS Chem Neurosci 2024; 15:1484-1500. [PMID: 38483468 PMCID: PMC10995954 DOI: 10.1021/acschemneuro.3c00771] [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: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
Abstract
Although cigarette aerosol exposure is associated with various adverse health issues, its impact on Parkinson's disease (PD) remains elusive. Here, we investigated the effect of cigarette aerosol extract (CAE) on SH-SY5Y cells for the first time, both with and without α-synuclein (α-Syn) overexpression. We found that α-Syn aggravates CAE-induced cell death, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Fluorescence cross-correlation spectroscopy (FCCS) revealed a dual distribution of α-Syn within the cells, with homogeneous regions indicative of monomeric α-Syn and punctated regions, suggesting the formation of oligomers. Moreover, we observed colocalization of α-Syn oligomers with lysosomes along with a reduction in autophagy activity. These findings suggest that α-Syn overexpression exacerbates CAE-induced intracellular cytotoxicity, mitochondrial dysfunction, and autophagy dysregulation, leading to elevated cell mortality. Our findings provide new insights into the pathogenic mechanisms linking exposure to cigarette aerosols with neurodegenerative diseases.
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- Yu-Xin Shen
- Institute
of Medical Science and Technology, National
Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
- Department
of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
- Aerosol
Science Research Center, National Sun Yat-sen
University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
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- Institute
of Medical Science and Technology, National
Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
- Department
of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
- Aerosol
Science Research Center, National Sun Yat-sen
University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
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- Institute
of Medical Science and Technology, National
Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
- Department
of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
- Aerosol
Science Research Center, National Sun Yat-sen
University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
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- Department
of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
- Aerosol
Science Research Center, National Sun Yat-sen
University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
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- Department
of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
- Aerosol
Science Research Center, National Sun Yat-sen
University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
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- Institute
of Medical Science and Technology, National
Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
- Department
of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
- Aerosol
Science Research Center, National Sun Yat-sen
University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
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Gusev E, Sarapultsev A. Interplay of G-proteins and Serotonin in the Neuroimmunoinflammatory Model of Chronic Stress and Depression: A Narrative Review. Curr Pharm Des 2024; 30:180-214. [PMID: 38151838 DOI: 10.2174/0113816128285578231218102020] [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: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION This narrative review addresses the clinical challenges in stress-related disorders such as depression, focusing on the interplay between neuron-specific and pro-inflammatory mechanisms at the cellular, cerebral, and systemic levels. OBJECTIVE We aim to elucidate the molecular mechanisms linking chronic psychological stress with low-grade neuroinflammation in key brain regions, particularly focusing on the roles of G proteins and serotonin (5-HT) receptors. METHODS This comprehensive review of the literature employs systematic, narrative, and scoping review methodologies, combined with systemic approaches to general pathology. It synthesizes current research on shared signaling pathways involved in stress responses and neuroinflammation, including calcium-dependent mechanisms, mitogen-activated protein kinases, and key transcription factors like NF-κB and p53. The review also focuses on the role of G protein-coupled neurotransmitter receptors (GPCRs) in immune and pro-inflammatory responses, with a detailed analysis of how 13 of 14 types of human 5-HT receptors contribute to depression and neuroinflammation. RESULTS The review reveals a complex interaction between neurotransmitter signals and immunoinflammatory responses in stress-related pathologies. It highlights the role of GPCRs and canonical inflammatory mediators in influencing both pathological and physiological processes in nervous tissue. CONCLUSION The proposed Neuroimmunoinflammatory Stress Model (NIIS Model) suggests that proinflammatory signaling pathways, mediated by metabotropic and ionotropic neurotransmitter receptors, are crucial for maintaining neuronal homeostasis. Chronic mental stress can disrupt this balance, leading to increased pro-inflammatory states in the brain and contributing to neuropsychiatric and psychosomatic disorders, including depression. This model integrates traditional theories on depression pathogenesis, offering a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted nature of the condition.
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- Evgenii Gusev
- Laboratory of Inflammation Immunology, Institute of Immunology and Physiology, Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, Ekaterinburg 620049, Russia
- Russian-Chinese Education and Research Center of System Pathology, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk 454080, Russia
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- Russian-Chinese Education and Research Center of System Pathology, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk 454080, Russia
- Laboratory of Immunopathophysiology, Institute of Immunology and Physiology, Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, Ekaterinburg 620049, Russia
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Wu J, Jia J, Ji D, Jiao W, Huang Z, Zhang Y. Advances in nitric oxide regulators for the treatment of ischemic stroke. Eur J Med Chem 2023; 262:115912. [PMID: 37931330 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2023.115912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
Abstract
Ischemic stroke (IS) is a life-threatening disease worldwide. Nitric oxide (NO) derived from l-arginine catalyzed by NO synthase (NOS) is closely associated with IS. Three isomers of NOS (nNOS, eNOS and iNOS) produce different concentrations of NO, resulting in quite unlike effects during IS. Of them, n/iNOSs generate high levels of NO, detrimental to brain by causing nerve cell apoptosis and/or necrosis, whereas eNOS releases small amounts of NO, beneficial to the brain via increasing cerebral blood flow and improving nerve function. As a result, a large variety of NO regulators (NO donors or n/iNOS inhibitors) have been developed for fighting IS. Regrettably, up to now, no review systematically introduces the progresses in this area. This article first outlines dynamic variation rule of NOS/NO in IS, subsequently highlights advances in NO regulators against IS, and finally presents perspectives based on concentration-, site- and timing-effects of NO production to promote this field forward.
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- Jianbing Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Discovery for Metabolic Diseases, Center of Drug Discovery, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Discovery for Metabolic Diseases, Center of Drug Discovery, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China; Novel Technology Center of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Shanghai Institute of Pharmaceutical Industry Co., Ltd., China State Institute of Pharmaceutical Industry, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Discovery for Metabolic Diseases, Center of Drug Discovery, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Discovery for Metabolic Diseases, Center of Drug Discovery, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Discovery for Metabolic Diseases, Center of Drug Discovery, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Discovery for Metabolic Diseases, Center of Drug Discovery, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
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Zi Y, Wang X, Zi Y, Yu H, Lan Y, Fan Y, Ren C, Liao K, Chen H. Cigarette smoke induces the ROS accumulation and iNOS activation through deactivation of Nrf-2/SIRT3 axis to mediate the human bronchial epithelium ferroptosis. Free Radic Biol Med 2023; 200:73-86. [PMID: 36871899 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2023.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
Abstract
Cigarette smoke (CS)-induced oxidative stress drives the pathogenesis of respiratory diseases, in which the activation and accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) play an important role. Ferroptosis, a regulated cell death induced by Fe2+-dependent, lipid peroxidation, and ROS, is closely related to CS-induced airway injury disease, but its mechanism remains unclear. We found that bronchial epithelial ferroptosis and expression of iNOS in smoking patients were significantly higher than that in non-smokers. The iNOS, induced by CS exposure, was involved in bronchial epithelial cell ferroptosis, whereas genetic depletion or pharmacologic inactivation of iNOS attenuated the CS-induced ferroptosis and mitochondrial dysfunction. Our mechanistic studies found that SIRT3 directly bound to and negatively regulated iNOS to mediate ferroptosis. Moreover, we found that the Nrf-2/SIRT3 signal was deactivated by cigarette smoke extract (CSE)-induced ROS. Collectively, these results linked CS to human bronchial epithelial cell ferroptosis through ROS deactivation of the Nrf-2/SIRT3 signal to promote iNOS expression. Our study provides new insights into the pathogenesis of CS-induced tracheal injury diseases such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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- Yawan Zi
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China; Chongqing Key Lab of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Chongqing Key Lab of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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Trophoblastic mitochondrial DNA induces endothelial dysfunction and NLRP3 inflammasome activation: Implications for preeclampsia. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 114:109523. [PMID: 36508916 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2022.109523] [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: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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AIMS Preeclampsia (PE) is characterised by systemic vascular endothelium dysfunction. Circulating trophoblastic secretions contribute to endothelial dysfunction, resulting in PE; however, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Herein, we aimed to determine the potential correlation between the release of trophoblastic mitochondrial deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) (mtDNA) and endothelium damage in PE. MATERIALS AND METHODS Umbilical cord sera and tissues from patients with PE were investigated for inflammasome activation. Following this, trophoblastic mitochondria were isolated from HTR-8/SVneo trophoblasts under 21 % oxygen (O2) or hypoxic conditions (1 % O2 for 48 h) for subsequent treatments. Primary human umbilical veinendothelial cells (HUVECs) were isolated from the human umbilical cord and then exposed to a vehicle (phosphate-buffered saline [PBS]), mtDNA, hypo-mtDNA, or hypo-mtDNA with INF39 (nucleotide oligomerisation domain-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 3 [NLRP3]-specific inhibitor) for 12 h before flow cytometry and immunoblotting. The effects of trophoblastic mtDNA on the endothelium were further analysed in vivo using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and vascular reactivity assay. The effects of mtDNA on vascular phenotypes were also tested on NLRP3 knockout mice. RESULTS Elevated interleukin (IL)-1β in PE sera was accompanied by NLRP3 inflammasome activation in cord tissues. In vitro and in vivo experiments revealed that the release of trophoblastic mtDNA could damage the endothelium via NLRP3 activation, resulting in the overexpression of NLRP3, caspase-1 p20, IL-1β p17, and gasdermin D (GSDMD); reduced endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) levels; and impaired vascular relaxation. Flow cytometric analysis confirmed that extensive cell death was induced by mtDNA, and simultaneously, a more pronounced pro-apoptotic effect was caused by hypoxia-treated trophoblastic mtDNA. The NLRP3 knockout or pharmacologic NLRP3 inhibition partially reversed tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and IL-1β levels and endothelium-dependent vasodilation in mice. CONCLUSION These findings demonstrate that trophoblastic mtDNA induced NLRP3/caspase-1/IL-1β signalling activation, eNOS-related endothelial injury, and vasodilation dysfunction in PE.
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Kumboyono K, Chomsy IN, Hakim AK, Sujuti H, Hariyanti T, Srihardyastutie A, Wihastuti TA. Detection of Vascular Inflammation and Oxidative Stress by Cotinine in Smokers: Measured Through Interleukin-6 and Superoxide Dismutase. Int J Gen Med 2022; 15:7319-7328. [PMID: 36147199 PMCID: PMC9489220 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s367125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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- Kumboyono Kumboyono
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
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- Doctoral Program of Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
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- Master Program of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
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- Department of Biomolecular-Ophtalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
- Saifur Anwar General Hospital, Malang, Indonesia
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- Saifur Anwar General Hospital, Malang, Indonesia
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, University of Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
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- Basic Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
- Correspondence: Titin Andri Wihastuti, Email
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Wang X, Xu X, Wu P, Wu M, Gan L, Jin J, Wu R, Liu W, Zhang K, Li D, Zheng X. Complanatuside alleviates inflammatory cell damage induced by pro-inflammatory cytokines in skin keratinocytes. Front Chem 2022; 10:909651. [PMID: 36034662 PMCID: PMC9399639 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.909651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
Cytokine-mediated inflammatory response is considered a cause of skin lesion in COVID-19 patients. Complanatuside is a flavonol glycoside isolated from Astragalus complanatus. Flavonoids from Astragalus complanatus were reported to have anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities but the potential protective effect of complanatuside on cytokine-induced inflammatory damage in skin keratinocytes is not known. The aim of this study is to explore the inhibitory effect of complanatuside on inflammation and its underlying mechanisms in skin epithelial HaCaT cells treated with inflammatory cytokines. The combination of IFN-γ, TNF-α, and IL-6 decreased cell viability, increased cell death, and pyroptosis in HaCaT cells. Treatment with complanatuside alleviated the effects of the cytokine combination on HaCaT cells. Complanatuside down-regulated pyroptosis related to NLRP3, GSDMD, and ASC. The effects of complanatuside were related to vast reductions in the levels of iNOS, COX-2, and ROS. Results of the present study indicate that complanatuside inhibited inflammation and protected the cells from inflammatory cell damage in HaCaT cells treated with the combination of IFN-γ, TNF-α, and IL-6. Complanatuside may be a promising candidate for inhibiting COVID-19 related skin inflammatory damage.
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- Xiao Wang
- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen City, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen City, China
- International Healthcare Innovation Institute (Jiangmen), Jiangmen, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen City, China
- International Healthcare Innovation Institute (Jiangmen), Jiangmen, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen City, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen City, China
- International Healthcare Innovation Institute (Jiangmen), Jiangmen, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen City, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen City, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen City, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen City, China
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- International Healthcare Innovation Institute (Jiangmen), Jiangmen, China
- *Correspondence: Dongli Li, ; Xi Zheng,
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- Department of Chemical Biology, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ, United States
- *Correspondence: Dongli Li, ; Xi Zheng,
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Liu C, Yang M, Li L, Luo S, Yang J, Li C, Liu H, Sun L. A Glimpse of Inflammation and Anti-Inflammation Therapy in Diabetic Kidney Disease. Front Physiol 2022; 13:909569. [PMID: 35874522 PMCID: PMC9298824 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.909569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a common complication of diabetes mellitus and a major cause of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). The pathogenesis of DKD is very complex and not completely understood. Recently, accumulated evidence from in vitro and in vivo studies has demonstrated that inflammation plays an important role in the pathogenesis and the development of DKD. It has been well known that a variety of pro-inflammatory cytokines and related signaling pathways are involved in the procession of DKD. Additionally, some anti-hyperglycemic agents and mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) that are effective in alleviating the progression of DKD have anti-inflammatory properties, which might have beneficial effects on delaying the progression of DKD. However, there is currently a lack of systematic overviews. In this review, we focus on the novel pro-inflammatory signaling pathways in the development of DKD, including the nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) signaling pathway, toll-like receptors (TLRs) and myeloid differentiation primary response 88 (TLRs/MyD88) signaling pathway, adenosine 5′-monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) signaling pathways, inflammasome activation, mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) release as well as hypoxia-inducible factor-1(HIF-1) signaling pathway. We also discuss the related anti-inflammation mechanisms of metformin, finerenone, sodium-dependent glucose transporters 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist and traditional Chinese medicines (TCM).
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- Chongbin Liu
- Department of Nephrology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South Unibersity, Changsha, China.,Hunan Key Laboratory of kidney Disease and Blood Purification, Changsha, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South Unibersity, Changsha, China.,Hunan Key Laboratory of kidney Disease and Blood Purification, Changsha, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South Unibersity, Changsha, China.,Hunan Key Laboratory of kidney Disease and Blood Purification, Changsha, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South Unibersity, Changsha, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South Unibersity, Changsha, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South Unibersity, Changsha, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Autophagy and Major Chronic Non-communicable Diseases & Institute of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South Unibersity, Changsha, China.,Hunan Key Laboratory of kidney Disease and Blood Purification, Changsha, China
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Fu YS, Kang N, Yu Y, Mi Y, Guo J, Wu J, Weng CF. Polyphenols, flavonoids and inflammasomes: the role of cigarette smoke in COPD. Eur Respir Rev 2022; 31:31/164/220028. [PMID: 35705209 PMCID: PMC9648508 DOI: 10.1183/16000617.0028-2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
COPD is predicted to become the third leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide by 2030. Cigarette smoking (active or passive) is one of its chief causes, with about 20% of cigarette smokers developing COPD from cigarette smoke (CS)-induced irreversible damage and sustained inflammation of the airway epithelium. Inflammasome activation leads to the cleavage of pro-interleukin (IL)-1β and pro-IL-18, along with the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines via gasdermin D N-terminal fragment membrane pores, which further triggers acute phase pro-inflammatory responses and concurrent pyroptosis. There is currently intense interest in the role of nucleotide-binding oligomerisation domain-like receptor family, pyrin domain containing protein-3 inflammasomes in chronic inflammatory lung diseases such as COPD and their potential for therapeutic targeting. Phytochemicals including polyphenols and flavonoids have phyto-medicinal benefits in CS-COPD. Here, we review published articles from the last decade regarding the known associations between inflammasome-mediated responses and ameliorations in pre-clinical manifestations of CS-COPD via polyphenol and flavonoid treatment, with a focus on the underlying mechanistic insights. This article will potentially assist the development of drugs for the prevention and therapy of COPD, particularly in cigarette smokers. This review compiles current investigations into the role of polyphenols/flavonoids in the alleviation of cigarette smoke-induced inflammasome; notably it provides a promising hit for rectifying the treatment of COPD.https://bit.ly/36OcUO9
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- Yaw-Syan Fu
- Anatomy and Functional Physiology Section, Dept of Basic Medical Science, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, Fujian, China.,Institute of Respiratory Disease, Dept of Basic Medical Science, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Dept of Otorhinolaryngology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Institute of Respiratory Disease, Dept of Basic Medical Science, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Institute of Respiratory Disease, Dept of Basic Medical Science, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Anatomy and Functional Physiology Section, Dept of Basic Medical Science, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Anatomy and Functional Physiology Section, Dept of Basic Medical Science, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Anatomy and Functional Physiology Section, Dept of Basic Medical Science, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, Fujian, China .,Institute of Respiratory Disease, Dept of Basic Medical Science, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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