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Oddi S, Altamirano GA, Zenclussen ML, Abud JE, Vaira S, Gomez AL, Schierano-Marotti G, Muñoz-de-Toro M, Kass L. Glyphosate modifies the gene expression and migration of trophoblastic cells without altering the process of angiogenesis or the implantation of blastocysts in vitro. Food Chem Toxicol 2024; 189:114748. [PMID: 38763501 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2024.114748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
Abstract
Adverse pregnancy outcomes have been associated with the presence of glyphosate (G) in umbilical cord, serum, and urine samples from pregnant women. Our aim was to study the effect of G on blastocyst implantation using an in vitro mouse model, and the migration and acquisition of endothelial phenotype of the human trophoblastic HTR8/SVneo (H8) cells. In mouse blastocysts, no differences in attachment time and implantation outgrowth area were observed after G exposure. H8 cell migration was stimulated by 0.625 μM G without cytotoxicity. After 6 h, the mRNA expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and C-C motif chemokine ligand 2 (CCL2) was upregulated in H8 cells exposed to 1.25 μM G when compared vehicle-treated cells (p ≤ 0.05). No differences were observed in interleukin 11, VEGF receptor 1, and coagulation factor II thrombin receptor in H8 cells exposed to different concentrations of G for 6 h compared to the vehicle. Interestingly, exposure to G did not alter angiogenesis as measured by a tube formation assay. Taken all together, these results suggest that G exposure may contribute as a risk factor during pregnancy, due to its ability to alter trophoblast migration and gene expression.
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- Sofía Oddi
- Instituto de Salud y Ambiente del Litoral (ISAL. UNL-CONICET), Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Instituto de Salud y Ambiente del Litoral (ISAL. UNL-CONICET), Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina; Cátedra de Patología Humana, Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Instituto de Salud y Ambiente del Litoral (ISAL. UNL-CONICET), Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina; Cátedra de Fisiología Humana, Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Instituto de Salud y Ambiente del Litoral (ISAL. UNL-CONICET), Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina; Cátedra de Fisiología Humana, Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Departamento de Matemática, Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Instituto de Salud y Ambiente del Litoral (ISAL. UNL-CONICET), Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina; Cátedra de Patología Humana, Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Instituto de Salud y Ambiente del Litoral (ISAL. UNL-CONICET), Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina; Cátedra de Patología Humana, Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Instituto de Salud y Ambiente del Litoral (ISAL. UNL-CONICET), Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina; Cátedra de Patología Humana, Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Instituto de Salud y Ambiente del Litoral (ISAL. UNL-CONICET), Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina; Cátedra de Patología Humana, Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina.
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Zenclussen ML, Ulrich S, Bauer M, Fink B, Zenclussen AC, Schumacher A, Meyer N. Absence of Heme Oxygenase-1 Affects Trophoblastic Spheroid Implantation and Provokes Dysregulation of Stress and Angiogenesis Gene Expression in the Uterus. Cells 2024; 13:376. [PMID: 38474340 DOI: 10.3390/cells13050376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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The enzyme heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) is pivotal in reproductive processes, particularly in placental and vascular development. This study investigated the role of HO-1 and its byproduct, carbon monoxide (CO), in trophoblastic spheroid implantation. In order to deepen our understanding of the role of HO-1 during implantation, we conducted in vivo experiments on virgin and pregnant mice, aiming to unravel the cellular and molecular mechanisms. Using siRNA, HO-1 was knocked down in JEG-3 and BeWo cells and trophoblastic spheroids were generated with or without CO treatment. Adhesion assays were performed after transferring the spheroids to RL-95 endometrial epithelial cell layers. Additionally, angiogenesis, stress, and toxicity RT2-Profiler™ PCR SuperArray and PCR analyses were performed in uterine murine samples. HO-1 knockdown by siRNA impeded implantation in the 3D culture model, but this effect could be reversed by CO. Uteruses from virgin Hmox1-/- females exhibited altered expression of angiogenesis and stress markers. Furthermore, there was a distinct expression pattern of cytokines and chemokines in uteruses from gestation day 14 in Hmox1-/- females compared to Hmox1+/+ females. This study strongly supports the essential role of HO-1 during implantation. Moreover, CO appears to have the potential to compensate for the lack of HO-1 during the spheroid attachment process. The absence of HO-1 results in dysregulation of angiogenesis and stress-related genes in the uterus, possibly contributing to implantation failure.
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- Maria Laura Zenclussen
- Instituto de Salud y Ambiente del Litoral (ISAL, UNL-CONICET), Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional del Litoral (UNL), Santa Fe 3000, Argentina
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- Experimental Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Faculty, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, 39108 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Environmental Immunology, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research-UFZ, 04318 Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Environmental Immunology, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research-UFZ, 04318 Leipzig, Germany
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- Experimental Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Faculty, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, 39108 Magdeburg, Germany
- Department of Environmental Immunology, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research-UFZ, 04318 Leipzig, Germany
- Perinatal Immunology, Saxonian Incubator for Clinical Translation (SIKT), Medical Faculty, Leipzig University, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Experimental Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Faculty, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, 39108 Magdeburg, Germany
- Department of Environmental Immunology, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research-UFZ, 04318 Leipzig, Germany
- Perinatal Immunology, Saxonian Incubator for Clinical Translation (SIKT), Medical Faculty, Leipzig University, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Experimental Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Faculty, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, 39108 Magdeburg, Germany
- Department of Environmental Immunology, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research-UFZ, 04318 Leipzig, Germany
- Perinatal Immunology, Saxonian Incubator for Clinical Translation (SIKT), Medical Faculty, Leipzig University, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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Mocker A, Schmidt M, Huebner H, Wachtveitl R, Cordasic N, Menendez-Castro C, Hartner A, Fahlbusch FB. Expression of Retinoid Acid Receptor-Responsive Genes in Rodent Models of Placental Pathology. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 21:ijms21010242. [PMID: 31905805 PMCID: PMC6981780 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21010242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2019] [Revised: 12/20/2019] [Accepted: 12/27/2019] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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In humans, retinoic acid receptor responders (RARRES) have been shown to be altered in third trimester placentas complicated by the pathologies preeclampsia (PE) and PE with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). Currently, little is known about the role of placental Rarres in rodents. Therefore, we examined the localization and expression of Rarres1 and 2 in placentas obtained from a Wistar rat model of isocaloric maternal protein restriction (E18.5, IUGR-like features) and from an eNOS-knockout mouse model (E15 and E18.5, PE-like features). In both rodent models, Rarres1 and 2 were mainly localized in the placental spongiotrophoblast and giant cells. Their placental expression, as well as the expression of the Rarres2 receptor chemokine-like receptor 1 (CmklR1), was largely unaltered at the examined gestational ages in both animal models. Our results have shown that RARRES1 and 2 may have different expression and roles in human and rodent placentas, thereby underlining immanent limitations of comparative interspecies placentology. Further functional studies are required to elucidate the potential involvement of these proteins in early placentogenesis.
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- Alexander Mocker
- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany; (A.M.); (M.S.); (C.M.-C.); (A.H.)
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany; (A.M.); (M.S.); (C.M.-C.); (A.H.)
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics/Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany;
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- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany; (R.W.); (N.C.)
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- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany; (R.W.); (N.C.)
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany; (A.M.); (M.S.); (C.M.-C.); (A.H.)
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany; (A.M.); (M.S.); (C.M.-C.); (A.H.)
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany; (A.M.); (M.S.); (C.M.-C.); (A.H.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-9131-853-3118; Fax: +49-9131-853-3714
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Liu Z, Zhao X, Shan H, Gao H, Wang P. microRNA-520c-3p suppresses NLRP3 inflammasome activation and inflammatory cascade in preeclampsia by downregulating NLRP3. Inflamm Res 2019; 68:643-654. [PMID: 31143973 DOI: 10.1007/s00011-019-01246-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2018] [Revised: 04/22/2019] [Accepted: 05/06/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The pathogenesis of preeclampsia (PE) is suggested to be a consequence of inflammation. Previously conducted investigations on nod-like receptor pyrin domain-containing 3 (NLRP3) have shed light to its crucial role in PE. Furthermore, microRNA-520c-3p (miR-520c-3p) is observed to be implicated in inflammation. Therefore, the current study aimed to explore the role of miR-520c-3p in inflammatory cascade of PE by targeting NLRP3. METHODS Microarray analyses were performed to screen differentially expressed genes associated with PE, and the potential relationship between miR-520c-3p and NLRP3 was analyzed. PE and normal placenta tissues were collected to determine the levels of inflammatory cytokines (IL-18, IL-33, IL-1β, IL-10, and TNF-α), miR-520c-3p and NLRP3. Hypoxic HTR8/SVneo cells were transfected with oe-NLRP3, si-NLRP3 or miR-520c-3p mimic to elucidate the functional role of NLRP3 or miR-520c-3p in the inflammatory cascade in PE, followed by the evaluation of levels of inflammatory cytokines and NLRP3 inflammasomes (NLRP3, ASC and caspase-1). Additionally, the HTR8/SVneo cell migration and invasion were evaluated. RESULTS An upregulation of NLRP3, IL-18, IL-1β and TNF-α, and downregulation of miR-520c-3p, IL-33 and IL-10 were observed in PE placenta tissues. NLRP3 was found to be a target gene of miR-520c-3p. HTR8/SVneo cells after hypoxia transfected with si-NLRP3 or miR-520c-3p mimic exhibited decreased levels of inflammatory cytokines and NLRP3 inflammasomes, in addition to increased IL-10 and IL-33 levels. Moreover, enhanced migration and invasion abilities were observed in cells transfected with si-NLRP3. CONCLUSION Collectively, miR-520c-3p could potentially inhibit NLRP3 inflammasome activation and inflammatory cascade in PE by downregulating NLRP3, highlighting the potential of miR-520c-3p as a therapeutic target for PE treatment.
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- Zhaochun Liu
- Obstetrics Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of the Medical College, Shihezi University, No. 107, North 2nd Road, Shihezi, 832008, The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China
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- Obstetrics Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of the Medical College, Shihezi University, No. 107, North 2nd Road, Shihezi, 832008, The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China.
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- Obstetrics Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of the Medical College, Shihezi University, No. 107, North 2nd Road, Shihezi, 832008, The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China
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- Obstetrics Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of the Medical College, Shihezi University, No. 107, North 2nd Road, Shihezi, 832008, The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China
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- Obstetrics Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of the Medical College, Shihezi University, No. 107, North 2nd Road, Shihezi, 832008, The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China
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Wang Z, Wang P, Wang Z, Qin Z, Xiu X, Xu D, Zhang X, Wang Y. MiRNA-548c-5p downregulates inflammatory response in preeclampsia via targeting PTPRO. J Cell Physiol 2018; 234:11149-11155. [PMID: 30443949 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.27758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2018] [Accepted: 10/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
Preeclampsia is a serious complication of pregnancy and leads to maternal hypertension and proteinuria. It remains a major health problem for mothers and babies across the world due to high maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Accumulated data have implicated the critical role of microRNA in preeclampsia. However, to date, the role of miR-548c-5p in preeclampsia remains vaguely understood. In this study, we first elucidate the role of miR-548c-5p and its underlying molecular mechanism in preeclampsia. Compared with healthy controls, miR-548c-5p was obviously downregulated in serum exosomes and placental mononuclear cells in patients with preeclampsia. Nonetheless, PTPRO was significantly upregulated and negatively associated with miR-548c-5p in placental mononuclear cells in patients with preeclampsia. PTPRO was a target of miR-548c-5p. PTPRO was downregulated in the miR-548c-5p-overexpressed macrophages. In addition, miR-548c-5p could inhibit the proliferation and activation of LPS-stimulated macrophages, as evidenced by decreased levels of inflammatory cytokines (IL-12 and TNF-α) and less nuclear translocation of pNF-κB in pTHP1 cells. MiR-548c-5p acts as an anti-inflammatory factor in preeclampsia. The axis of miR-548c-5p/PTPRO/NF-κB may provide novel targets for the diagnosis and treatment of preeclampsia.
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- Zengfang Wang
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Weifang Hospital of Maternal and Child Health, Weifang, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Weifang Hospital of Maternal and Child Health, Weifang, China
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- Department of Surgery, Zhucheng People's Hospital, Zhucheng, China
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- Clinical laboratory, Zhucheng Chinese Medicine Hospital, Zhucheng, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Weifang Hospital of Maternal and Child Health, Weifang, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, the Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, the Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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Bellos I, Karageorgiou V, Kapnias D, Karamanli KE, Siristatidis C. The role of interleukins in preeclampsia: A comprehensive review. Am J Reprod Immunol 2018; 80:e13055. [PMID: 30265415 DOI: 10.1111/aji.13055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2018] [Revised: 09/04/2018] [Accepted: 09/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Preeclampsia is a multi-system hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, with significant rates of maternal and neonatal morbidity. It represents a major cause of preterm birth, as definitive treatment demands fetal delivery. Although its pathophysiology is complicated, placental hypoxia and endothelial dysfunction constitute established pathogenetic steps of the disease. Inflammation is considered to be a crucial mediator of preeclampsia process, as an imbalance between TH 1, TH 2, and TH 17 immune responses is observed. The present review accumulates current knowledge about the contribution of interleukins in preeclampsia, summarizing the pathways through which each interleukin exerts its function in the disease. Also, the role of genetic polymorphisms is explored and the predictive efficacy of maternal serum interleukin levels is evaluated. Finally, recommendations about the safe interpretation of the outcomes, as well as guidance for future research, are provided.
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- Ioannis Bellos
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Assisted Reproduction Unit, Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, "Attikon Hospital", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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