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Li Z, Qiu X, Guan G, Shi K, Chen S, Tang J, Xiao M, Tang S, Yan Y, Zhou J, Xie H. The role of FGF-21 in promoting diabetic wound healing by modulating high glucose-induced inflammation. Heliyon 2024; 10:e30022. [PMID: 38726159 PMCID: PMC11078883 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30022] [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: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Background Wound healing is a complex biological process that can be impaired in individuals with diabetes. Diabetic wounds are a serious complication of diabetes that require promoting diagnosis and effective treatment. FGF-21, a member of the endocrine FGF factors family, has caught the spotlight in the treatment of diabetes for its beneficial effects on accelerating human glucose uptake and fat catabolism. However, the therapeutic efficacy of FGF-21 in promoting diabetic wounds remains unknown. This study aims to evaluate the therapeutic potential of FGF-21 in promoting diabetic wound healing. Methods we investigated the effects of FGF-21 on wound healing related-cells under high-glucose conditions using various assays such as CCK8, scratch assay, flow cytometry analysis, endothelial tube-formation assay, and transmission electron microscopy. Furthermore, we used db/db mice to verify the healing-promoting therapeutic effects of FGF-21 on diabetic wounds. We also conducted qRT-PCR, Western blot, and immunofluorescence staining analyses to elucidate the underlying mechanism. Result Our results indicate that FGF-21 treatment restored hyperglycemic damage on endothelial cell proliferation, migration, and tube-forming ability. It also reduced endothelial cell death rates under high-glucose conditions. TEM analysis showed that FGF-21 treatment effectively restored mitochondrial damage and morphological changes in endothelial cells caused by glucose. Additionally, qRT-PCR and Western blot analysis indicated that FGF-21 treatment restored inflammatory responses caused by hyperglycemic damage. Animal experiments confirmed these findings, suggesting that FGF-21 may be a promising candidate for the treatment of non-healing diabetic wounds due to its effectiveness in stimulating angiogenesis and anti-inflammatory function. Conclusion Our study provides evidence that FGF-21 is an essential regulator of wound-related cells under high-glucose conditions and has the potential to be a novel therapeutic target for accelerating diabetic wound healing.
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- Zheling Li
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Xiangya III Hospital of Central South University, Changsha City, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Xiangya III Hospital of Central South University, Changsha City, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Xiangya III Hospital of Central South University, Changsha City, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Xiangya III Hospital of Central South University, Changsha City, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Xiangya III Hospital of Central South University, Changsha City, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Stomatology, Xiangya III Hospital of Central South University, Changsha City, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical Collage, Shantou City, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Xiangya III Hospital of Central South University, Changsha City, People's Republic of China
- Department of Endocrinology, Xiangya III Hospital of Central South University, Changsha City, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Xiangya III Hospital of Central South University, Changsha City, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xiangya III Hospital of Central South University, Changsha City, People's Republic of China
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Lv C, Cheng L, Feng W, Xie H, Kou J, Wang L, Shi M, Song X, Wang X, Chen S, Xue L, Zhang C, Li X, Zhao H. Targeting microbiota-immune-synaptic plasticity to explore the effect of tea polyphenols on improving memory in the aged type 2 diabetic rat model. Nutr Neurosci 2024:1-17. [PMID: 38622917 DOI: 10.1080/1028415x.2024.2341188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The study aimed to explore whether TP could improve memory in the aged type 2 diabetic rat model by regulating microbiota-immune-synaptic plasticity axis. METHODS The experiment was divided into two parts. Firstly, to investigate the effects of TP on the physiopathology of the aged T2DM model rats, rats were randomly divided into the Normal control group, the aged group, the Aged T2DM model group, the TP 75, 150, 300 mg/kg groups, the 150 mg/kg Piracetam group and the 3 mg/kg Rosiglitazone group. Then, to further verify whether TP improved memory in aged T2DM rat model by regulating intestinal flora, the fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) from the rats in the 300 mg/kg TP group into the rats in the aged T2DM model group was carried out. Effects on gut microbiota, colonic integrity (epithelial tight junction proteins), and endotoxemia (serum LPS) were examined, along with synaptic structure, synaptic plasticity-related structural proteins and inflammation signaling of the hippocampus in our study. RESULTS Our results demonstrated that TP alleviated memory impairments in the aged T2DM rat model. The specific outcomes were as follows: TP 300 mg/kg corrected the gut dysbacteriosis, alleviated intestinal permeability reduction and peripheral/central inflammation, inhibited the TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway. Meanwhile, TP improved the synaptic plasticity in the hippocampus of the aged T2DM model rats, whose expressions of SYN, PSD 95, NMDAR1 and GluR1 in hippocampus were significantly up-regulated. Surprisingly, rats of the FMT group displayed the same changes. DISCUSSION TP improves the memory in aged T2DM rat model. The mechanism may be related to the alteration of gut flora, which can inhibit hippocampal TLR4/NF-κB signaling to attenuate neuroinflammation, then improve synaptic plasticity. The study proposes that TP interventions aimed at manipulating the gut microbiota may hold great potential as an effective approach for preventing and treating this disease.
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- Chenhui Lv
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Shanxi Province, Taiyuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and Prevention (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Taiyuan, People's Republic of China
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Hamamah S, Hajnal A, Covasa M. Influence of Bariatric Surgery on Gut Microbiota Composition and Its Implication on Brain and Peripheral Targets. Nutrients 2024; 16:1071. [PMID: 38613104 PMCID: PMC11013759 DOI: 10.3390/nu16071071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Obesity remains a significant global health challenge, with bariatric surgery remaining as one of the most effective treatments for severe obesity and its related comorbidities. This review highlights the multifaceted impact of bariatric surgery beyond mere physical restriction or nutrient malabsorption, underscoring the importance of the gut microbiome and neurohormonal signals in mediating the profound effects on weight loss and behavior modification. The various bariatric surgery procedures, such as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG), act through distinct mechanisms to alter the gut microbiome, subsequently impacting metabolic health, energy balance, and food reward behaviors. Emerging evidence has shown that bariatric surgery induces profound changes in the composition of the gut microbiome, notably altering the Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio and enhancing populations of beneficial bacteria such as Akkermansia. These microbiota shifts have far-reaching effects beyond gut health, influencing dopamine-mediated reward pathways in the brain and modulating the secretion and action of key gut hormones including ghrelin, leptin, GLP-1, PYY, and CCK. The resultant changes in dopamine signaling and hormone levels contribute to reduced hedonic eating, enhanced satiety, and improved metabolic outcomes. Further, post-bariatric surgical effects on satiation targets are in part mediated by metabolic byproducts of gut microbiota like short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and bile acids, which play a pivotal role in modulating metabolism and energy expenditure and reducing obesity-associated inflammation, as well as influencing food reward pathways, potentially contributing to the regulation of body weight and reduction in hedonic eating behaviors. Overall, a better understanding of these mechanisms opens the door to developing non-surgical interventions that replicate the beneficial effects of bariatric surgery on the gut microbiome, dopamine signaling, and gut hormone regulation, offering new avenues for obesity treatment.
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- Sevag Hamamah
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA 9176, USA;
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- Department of Neural and Behavioral Sciences, College of Medicine, The Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA 17033, USA;
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA 9176, USA;
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine and Biological Science, University of Suceava, 7200229 Suceava, Romania
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Huang X, Zhao Y, Liu T, Wu D, Shu J, Yue W, Zhang W, Liu S. β-Cell Function and Insulin Dynamics in Obese Patients With and Without Diabetes After Sleeve Gastrectomy. Diabetes 2024; 73:572-584. [PMID: 37257028 DOI: 10.2337/db22-1048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Improved β-cell function seems to be essential for better glucose homeostasis after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass but is less studied after sleeve gastrectomy (SG). We evaluated the effects of SG on β-cell function in obese patients with diabetes (DM group) and without (control group) in response to both oral and intravenous glucose stimulation. The DM group demonstrated impaired insulin sensitivity and insulin response to glucose before surgery. The insulin sensitivity index of both groups significantly improved after SG. In addition, the insulin response to glucose (early insulinogenic index in oral glucose tolerance test and acute insulin response to glucose in an intravenous glucose tolerance test) increased in the DM group but decreased in the control group. As a result, β-cell function improved significantly in both groups after SG since the disposition index (DI) increased in both. However, the DI of the DM group was not restored to the level of control group up to 1 year after SG. Our results support that obese patients, with and without diabetes, could benefit from SG in β-cell function. For obese patients at risk for or who have been diagnosed with diabetes, interventions should be recommended early to preserve or restore β-cell function, and SG could be an effective choice. Further studies are needed for long-term effects. ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS
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- Xin Huang
- Division of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Division of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Division of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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Frankowski R, Kobierecki M, Wittczak A, Różycka-Kosmalska M, Pietras T, Sipowicz K, Kosmalski M. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Metabolic Repercussions: The Vicious Cycle and Its Interplay with Inflammation. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24119677. [PMID: 37298632 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24119677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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The prevalence of metabolic-related disorders, such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2), has been increasing. Therefore, developing improved methods for the prevention, treatment, and detection of these two conditions is also necessary. In this study, our primary focus was on examining the role of chronic inflammation as a potential link in the pathogenesis of these diseases and their interconnections. A comprehensive search of the PubMed database using keywords such as "non-alcoholic fatty liver disease", "type 2 diabetes mellitus", "chronic inflammation", "pathogenesis", and "progression" yielded 177 relevant papers for our analysis. The findings of our study revealed intricate relationships between the pathogenesis of NAFLD and DM2, emphasizing the crucial role of inflammatory processes. These connections involve various molecular functions, including altered signaling pathways, patterns of gene methylation, the expression of related peptides, and up- and downregulation of several genes. Our study is a foundational platform for future research into the intricate relationship between NAFLD and DM2, allowing for a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms and the potential for introducing new treatment standards.
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- Rafał Frankowski
- Students' Research Club, Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Lodz, 90-153 Lodz, Poland
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- Students' Research Club, Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Lodz, 90-153 Lodz, Poland
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- Students' Research Club, Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Lodz, 90-153 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Lodz, 90-153 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Disability Studies, The Maria Grzegorzewska University in Warsaw, 02-353 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Lodz, 90-153 Lodz, Poland
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Jin X, Ma Y, Liu D, Huang Y. Role of pyroptosis in the pathogenesis and treatment of diseases. MedComm (Beijing) 2023; 4:e249. [PMID: 37125240 PMCID: PMC10130418 DOI: 10.1002/mco2.249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
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Programmed cell death (PCD) is regarded as a pathological form of cell death with an intracellular program mediated, which plays a pivotal role in maintaining homeostasis and embryonic development. Pyroptosis is a new paradigm of PCD, which has received increasing attention due to its close association with immunity and disease. Pyroptosis is a form of inflammatory cell death mediated by gasdermin that promotes the release of proinflammatory cytokines and contents induced by inflammasome activation. Recently, increasing evidence in studies shows that pyroptosis has a crucial role in inflammatory conditions like cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), cancer, neurological diseases (NDs), and metabolic diseases (MDs), suggesting that targeting cell death is a potential intervention for the treatment of these inflammatory diseases. Based on this, the review aims to identify the molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways related to pyroptosis activation and summarizes the current insights into the complicated relationship between pyroptosis and multiple human inflammatory diseases (CVDs, cancer, NDs, and MDs). We also discuss a promising novel strategy and method for treating these inflammatory diseases by targeting pyroptosis and focus on the pyroptosis pathway application in clinics.
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- Xiangyu Jin
- Wuxi School of MedicineJiangnan UniversityJiangsuChina
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- Wuxi School of MedicineJiangnan UniversityJiangsuChina
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- Wuxi School of MedicineJiangnan UniversityJiangsuChina
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- Wuxi School of MedicineJiangnan UniversityJiangsuChina
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Niu X, Song H, Xiao X, Yang Y, Huang Q, Yu J, Yu J, Liu Y, Han T, Zhang D, Li W. Tectoridin ameliorates proliferation and inflammation in TNF-α-induced HFLS-RA cells via suppressing the TLR4/NLRP3/NF-κB signaling pathway. Tissue Cell 2022; 77:101826. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2022.101826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Revised: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Ameliorative Effects of Gut Microbial Metabolite Urolithin A on Pancreatic Diseases. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14122549. [PMID: 35745279 PMCID: PMC9229509 DOI: 10.3390/nu14122549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Urolithin A (Uro A) is a dietary metabolite of the intestinal microbiota following the ingestion of plant-based food ingredients ellagitannins and ellagic acid in mammals. Accumulating studies have reported its multiple potential health benefits in a broad range of diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, cognitive impairment, and diabetes. In particular, Uro A is safe via direct oral administration and is non-genotoxic. The pancreas plays a central role in regulating energy consumption and metabolism by secreting digestive enzymes and hormones. Numerous pathophysiological factors, such as inflammation, deficits of mitophagy, and endoplasmic reticulum stress, can negatively affect the pancreas, leading to pancreatic diseases, including pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, and diabetes mellitus. Recent studies showed that Uro A activates autophagy and inhibits endoplasmic reticulum stress in the pancreas, thus decreasing oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis. In this review, we summarize the knowledge of Uro A metabolism and biological activity in the gut, as well as the pathological features and mechanisms of common pancreatic diseases. Importantly, we focus on the potential activities of Uro A and the underlying mechanisms in ameliorating various pancreatic diseases via inhibiting inflammatory signaling pathways, activating autophagy, maintaining the mitochondrial function, and improving the immune microenvironment. It might present a novel nutritional strategy for the intervention and prevention of pancreatic diseases.
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Liu Y, He M, Xiong H, Yuan F. Induction of Pyroptosis in Renal Tubular Epithelial Cells Using High Glucose. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:874916. [PMID: 35692535 PMCID: PMC9184676 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.874916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background The micro-inflammatory state is important for the occurrence of diabetic kidney disease (DKD). Here, we aimed to explore the expression of pyroptosis related indicators and ultrastructural characteristics in DKD, and investigate pyroptosis in renal tubular epithelial cells induced by high glucose. Methods Immunohistochemistry was used to detect expression of the inflammation-related protein NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) and pyroptosis key protein gasdermin D (GSDMD) in kidney tissues of DKD patients. HK-2 cells were cultured in vitro and stimulated with different concentrations of glucose. The changes in HK-2 cell ultrastructure were observed using electronmicroscopy, and western blot was used to detect NLRP3, caspase-1 p20, GSDMD-N, interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-18 expression. Results NLRP3 and GSDMD expression in kidney tissues of DKD patients was higher than that in control subjects. Further, GSDMD expression was positively correlated with that of NLRP3 (r = 0.847, P = 0.02). After stimulating HK-2 cells for 24 h with different glucose concentrations, compared with the control group, the 15 and 30 mmol/L glucose groups showed typical ultrastructural changes of pyroptosis. The protein expression of NLRP3, caspase-1 p20, GSDMD-N, IL-1β, and IL-18 expression in high glucose group increased significantly compared with the control group, and was glucose-concentration-dependent. Conclusion High glucose can activate inflammasome, cause inflammatory cytokines release, and induce pyroptosis in HK-2 cells. NLRP3-caspase-1 may be involved in GSDMD-mediated pyroptosis. This study shows a novel relationship between glucose concentration and pyroptosis, which can be studied further to design better therapies for patients with DKD.
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Niu X, Song H, Xiao X, Yu J, Yu J, Yang Y, Huang Q, Zang L, Han T, Zhang D, Li W. Tectoridin alleviates lipopolysaccharide -induced inflammaion via inhibiting TLR4-NF-κB/NLRP3 signaling in vivo and in vitro. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2022; 44:641-655. [PMID: 35506641 DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2022.2073890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUD Tectoridin, widely extracted and separated from the rhizome of Iris tectorum Maxium, is extensively reported to have affluent bioactivity, but rarely reported to have anti-inflammatory effects. In this study, we aim to investigate the anti-inflammatory effects and the underlying mechanisms of tectoridin. METHODS Here, RAW264.7 macrophages were stimulated with Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) for the inflammation model in vitro. Experimental animals received tectoridin and Dexamethasone (DEX) before LPS injection for endotoxic shock mouse model in vivo. The pro-inflammatory mediators and cytokines in the cell supernatant and serum were detected by ELISA kits. The tissue damages were assessed by biochemical indexes and H&E staining. Immunohistochemistry and Western blot were performed for the detection of proteins. RESULTS Our data showed that tectoridin attenuated the LPS-up-regulated nitric oxide (NO), interleukin-6, (IL-6) and interleukin-18, (IL-18) from macrophages and tumor necrosis factor-α, (TNF-α); (IL-6) and (IL-1β) in the serum levels. Besides, our histopathological study showed that the damages caused by LPS in the lung, liver and kidney tissues were decreased. Furthermore, our results demonstrated that tectoridin inhibited the activation of TLR4-NF-κB/NLRP3 signaling proved by immunohistochemistry assay and Western blot. CONCLUSION Taken all together, tectoridin might have the potential ability of anti-inflammatory effects and the possible mechanism may be relevant to its inhibition of TLR4-NF-κB/NLRP3 signaling.
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- Xiaofeng Niu
- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Panlong Pharmaceutical Group Limited by Share LTD, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Panlong Pharmaceutical Group Limited by Share LTD, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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Attenuation of ROS/Chloride Efflux-Mediated NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation Contributes to Alleviation of Diabetic Cardiomyopathy in Rats after Sleeve Gastrectomy. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2022; 2022:4608914. [PMID: 35498125 PMCID: PMC9042617 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4608914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) can develop in diabetes mellitus and is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Surgical bariatric surgery procedures, such as sleeve gastrectomy (SG), result in remission of type 2 diabetes and have benefits regarding systolic and diastolic myocardial function. The NLR family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome appears to participate in the development of DCM. However, whether SG surgery affects myocardial NLRP3 inflammasome-related pyroptosis to improve cardiac function remains unclear. This study was aimed at investigating the effect of SG surgery on NLRP3-associated pyroptosis in rats with DCM. We also examined cellular phenotypes and molecular mechanisms in high glucose-stimulated myocytes. The rat model of DCM was established by high-fat diet feeding and low-dose streptozotocin injection. We observed a metabolic benefit of SG, including a reduced body weight, food intake, and blood glucose levels and restored glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity postoperatively. We observed a marked decline in glucose uptake in rats with DCM, and this was restored after SG. Also, SG alleviated the dysfunction of myocardial contraction and diastole, delayed the progression of DCM, and reduced the NLRP3 inflammasome-mediated myocardial pyroptosis in vivo. H9c2 cardiomyocytes showed membrane disruption and DNA damage under a high glucose stimulus, which suggested myocardial pyroptosis. Using a ROS scavenger or chloride channel blocker in vitro restored myocardial NLRP3-mediated pyroptosis. Furthermore, we found that chloride efflux acted downstream of ROS generation. In conclusion, SG may ameliorate or even reverse the progression of DCM. Our study provides evidence that the SG operation alleviates NLRP3 inflammasome dysregulation in DCM. Clearance of ROS overburden and suppression of chloride efflux due to SG might act as the proximal event before inhibition of NLRP3 inflammasome in the myocardium, thus contributing to morphological and functional alleviation of DCM.
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Long-Term Diabetes Improvement After Duodenal Exclusion in Zucker Diabetic Fatty Rats Is Associated with Prevention of Strain-Specific Pancreatic Remodeling and Increased Beta Cell Proliferation. Obes Surg 2022; 32:1980-1989. [PMID: 35384574 PMCID: PMC9072278 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-022-06040-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Revised: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Background Response to metabolic surgery is heterogeneous and the metabolic states that underpin weight loss and metabolic improvement are still unclear. In this study, we investigate parameters of post-bariatric fasting glucoregulation and leverage artificial intelligence-assisted whole-slide image analyses to characterize associated immunohistologic features of the pancreas. Materials and Methods We performed either loop duodeno-jejunostomy (DJOS) with exclusion of 1/3 of total intestinal length, loop duodeno-ileostomy with exclusion of 2/3 of total intestinal length (DiOS), or a sham operation on 8-week-old male obese ZDF rats. Six months post-operative, we measured blood metabolites and hormones. Subsequently, pancreatic and intestinal tissue was removed, formalin fixed, and paraffin embedded. Immunohistologic (IHC) analyses included proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) to visualize the proliferation fraction and pancreatic and duodenal homeobox 1 (PDX 1) as a measure of pancreatic cell differentiation. For IHC quantification, all slides were digitalized and analyzed using QuPath. All analyzed slides were reviewed by two independent pathologists for correctness. Results DJOS and DiOS were associated with preserved fasting insulin production compared to sham. Histopathologic evaluation showed significantly higher numbers of beta cells and specifically of clustered cell organization in DJOS and DiOS compared to sham. Cell proliferation (PCNA) was significantly elevated in DJOS and DiOS compared to sham. Conclusion In this interventional model of bariatric surgery in severe genetic diabetes, we demonstrate post-operative histologic and immunohistologic features of the pancreas associated with improved fasting glucose homeostasis. Graphical abstract ![]()
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Cai Z, Yuan S, Luan X, Feng J, Deng L, Zuo Y, Li J. Pyroptosis-Related Inflammasome Pathway: A New Therapeutic Target for Diabetic Cardiomyopathy. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:842313. [PMID: 35355717 PMCID: PMC8959892 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.842313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Pyroptosis is a highly specific type of inflammatory programmed cell death that is mediated by Gasdermine (GSDM). It is characterized by inflammasome activation, caspase activation, and cell membrane pore formation. Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) is one of the leading diabetic complications and is a critical cause of fatalities in chronic diabetic patients, it is defined as a clinical condition of abnormal myocardial structure and performance in diabetic patients without other cardiac risk factors, such as hypertension, significant valvular disease, etc. There are no specific drugs in treating DCM despite decades of basic and clinical investigations. Although the relationship between DCM and pyroptosis is not well established yet, current studies provided the impetus for us to clarify the significance of pyroptosis in DCM. In this review, we summarize the recent literature addressing the role of pyroptosis and the inflammasome in the development of DCM and summary the potential use of approaches targeting this pathway which may be future anti-DCM strategies.
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- Zhengyao Cai
- Key Laboratory of Medical Electrophysiology, Ministry of Education and Medical Electrophysiological Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiovascular Research, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Electrophysiology, Ministry of Education and Medical Electrophysiological Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiovascular Research, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Electrophysiology, Ministry of Education and Medical Electrophysiological Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiovascular Research, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Jian Feng,
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- Department of Rheumatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of outpatient, The 13th Retired Cadre Recuperation Clinic Of Chengdu, Institute of Cardiovascular Research, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Electrophysiology, Ministry of Education and Medical Electrophysiological Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiovascular Research, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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Liu L, Wang N, Kalionis B, Xia S, He Q. HMGB1 plays an important role in pyroptosis induced blood brain barrier breakdown in diabetes-associated cognitive decline. J Neuroimmunol 2022; 362:577763. [PMID: 34844084 DOI: 10.1016/j.jneuroim.2021.577763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2021] [Revised: 10/31/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Diabetes mellitus increases the risk of dementia, and evidence suggests hyperglycemia is a key contributor to neurodegeneration. However, our understanding of diabetes-associated cognitive decline, an important complication of diabetes mellitus, is lacking and the underlying mechanism is unclear. Blood brain barrier (BBB) breakdown is a possible cause of dementia in diabetes mellitus and Alzheimer's disease. Accumulating evidence shows BBB dysfunction caused by hyperglycemia contributes to cognitive decline. A specific type of inflammatory programmed cell death, called pyroptosis, has potential as a therapeutic target for BBB-associated diseases. Potential inducers of pyroptosis include inflammasomes such as NLRP3, whose activation relies on damage-associated molecular patterns. High mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) is a highly conserved, ubiquitous protein found in most cell types, and acts as a damage-associated molecular pattern when released from the nucleus. We propose that HMGB1 influences vascular inflammation by activating the NLRP3 inflammasome and thereby initiating pyroptosis in vascular cells. Moreover, HMGB1 plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus and diabetic complications. Here, we review the role of HMGB1 in BBB dysfunction induced by hyperglycemia and propose that HMGB1 is a promising therapeutic target for countering diabetes-associated cognitive decline.
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- Lumei Liu
- College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, PR China
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- College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, PR China
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- Pregnancy Research Centre, Department of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville, Australia; University of Melbourne, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville, Australia
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- Shanghai Institute of Geriatrics, Huadong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China.
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- College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, PR China; Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, PR China.
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Yang L, Zhang X, Wang Q. Effects and mechanisms of SGLT2 inhibitors on the NLRP3 inflammasome, with a focus on atherosclerosis. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:992937. [PMID: 36589841 PMCID: PMC9797675 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.992937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Atherosclerosis is a lipid-driven chronic inflammatory disease that is widespread in the walls of large and medium-sized arteries. Its pathogenesis is not fully understood. The currently known pathogenesis includes activation of pro-inflammatory signaling pathways in the body, increased oxidative stress, and increased expression of cytokines/chemokines. In the innate immune response, inflammatory vesicles are an important component with the ability to promote the expression and maturation of inflammatory factors, release large amounts of inflammatory cytokines, trigger a cascade of inflammatory responses, and clear pathogens and damaged cells. Studies in the last few years have demonstrated that NLRP3 inflammatory vesicles play a crucial role in the development of atherosclerosis as well as its complications. Several studies have shown that NLRP3 binding to ligands promotes inflammasome formation, activates caspase-1, and ultimately promotes its maturation and the maturation and production of IL-1β and IL-18. IL-1β and IL-18 are considered to be the two most prominent inflammatory cytokines in the inflammasome that promote the development of atherosclerosis. SGLT2 inhibitors are novel hypoglycemic agents that also have significant antiatherosclerotic effects. However, their exact mechanism is not yet clear. This article is a review of the literature on the effects and mechanisms of SGLT2 inhibitors on the NLRP3 inflammasome, focusing on their role in antiatherosclerosis.
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Zhang Y, Aisker G, Dong H, Halemahebai G, Zhang Y, Tian L. Urolithin A suppresses glucolipotoxicity-induced ER stress and TXNIP/NLRP3/IL-1β inflammation signal in pancreatic β cells by regulating AMPK and autophagy. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 93:153741. [PMID: 34656886 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2021.153741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2021] [Revised: 08/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pancreatic inflammation plays a key role in diabetes pathogenesis and progression. Urolithin A (UA), an intestinal flora metabolite of pomegranate, has anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory and kidney protection effects among others. However, its effects on pancreatic inflammation and the potential mechanisms have not been clearly established. PURPOSE This study aimed at investigating the molecular mechanisms of UA anti-pancreatic inflammation under a diabetic environment. METHODS Diabetes induction in male C57BL/6 mice was achieved by a high fat diet and intraperitoneal streptozotocin injections. Then, diabetic mice were orally administered with UA for 8 weeks. In vitro, endoplasmic reticulum stress and MIN6 pancreatic β cell inflammation were induced using 25 mM glucose and 0.5 mM palmitic acid. The effects of UA were evaluated by immunohistochemistry, Western blot, and enzyme linked immunosorbent assays. Finally, the underlying mechanisms were elucidated using an autophagy inhibitor (chloroquine, CQ) and an AMPK inhibitor (dorsomorphin dihydrochloride). RESULTS UA significantly inhibited IL-1β secretion and TXNIP/NLRP3 expression in the pancreas of diabetic mice and in MIN6 pancreatic cells. UA downregulated the ER stress protein, p-PERK, and promoted AMPK phosphorylation. UA activated autophagy to inhibit TXNIP/NLRP3 IL-1β inflammatory signal, an effect that was reversed by CQ. Dorsomorphin 2HCL, reversed the autophagy-activation and anti-inflammatory effects of UA. Verapamil, clinically applied as an antiarrhythmic drug, is a TXNIP inhibitor for prevention of beta cell loss and diabetes development, but limited by its cardiac toxicity. In this study, verapamil (as positive control) inhibited NLRP3 /IL-1β signaling in MIN6 cells. Inhibitory effects of UA on TXNIP and IL-1β were weaker than those of verapamil (both at 50 μM, p < 0.05, p < 0.01). Conversely, inhibitory effects of UA on p62 were stronger, relative to those of verapamil (p < 0.05), and there were no differences in AMPK activation and LC3 enhancement effects between UA and verapamil. CONCLUSION UA is a potential anti-pancreatic inflammation agent that activates AMPK and autophagy to inhibit endoplasmic reticulum stress associated TXNIP/NLRP3/IL-1β signal pathway.
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- YanZhi Zhang
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830011, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830011, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830011, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830011, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Xinjiang Military General Hospital, Urumqi, China
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- Third Clinical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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Zhong MW, Li Y, Cheng YG, Liu QR, Hu SY, Zhang GY. Effect of oligofructose on resistance to postoperative high-fat diet-induced damage of metabolism in diabetic rats after sleeve gastrectomy. World J Diabetes 2021; 12:453-465. [PMID: 33889290 PMCID: PMC8040080 DOI: 10.4239/wjd.v12.i4.453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Revised: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) can induce prominent remission of type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, the long-term remission rate of diabetes usually decreases over time. Oligofructose has been verified to modulate host metabolism. The aim of this study was to explore the protective effect of oligofructose on high-fat diet (HFD)-induced metabolic dysfunction after SG.
AIM To study the effect and mechanism of oligofructose on diabetic remission in diabetic rats after SG.
METHODS SG and SHAM operation were performed on diabetes rats induced with an HFD, nicotinamide, and low-dose streptozotocin. Then the rats in the SHAM and SG groups were continuously provided with the HFD, and the rats in sleeve gastrectomy-oligofructose group were provided with a specific HFD containing 10% oligofructose. Body weight, calorie intake, oral glucose tolerance test, homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance, lipid profile, serum insulin, glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), total bile acids, lipopolysaccharide (LPS), and colonic microbiota levels were determined and compared at the designated time points. All statistical analyses were performed using Statistic Package for Social Science version 19.0 (IBM, United States), and the statistically significant difference was considered at P < 0.05.
RESULTS At 2 wk after surgery, rats that underwent SG exhibited improved indexes of glucose and lipid metabolism. Compared with the SG group, the rats from SG-oligofructose group exhibited better parameters of glucose and lipid metabolism, lower body weight (526.86 ± 21.51 vs 469.25 ± 21.84, P < 0.001), calorie intake (152.14 ± 9.48 vs 129.63 ± 8.99, P < 0.001), homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (4.32 ± 0.57 vs 3.46 ± 0.52, P < 0.05), and LPS levels (0.19 ± 0.01 vs 0.16 ± 0.01, P < 0.05), and higher levels of insulin (1.17 ± 0.17 vs 1.58 ± 0.16, P < 0.001) and GLP-1 (12.39 ± 1.67 vs 14.94 ± 1.86, P < 0.001), and relative abundances of Bifidobacterium (0.0034 ± 0.0014 vs 0.0343 ± 0.0064, P < 0.001), Lactobacillus (0.0161 ± 0.0037 vs 0.0357 ± 0.0047, P < 0.001), and Akkermansia muciniphila (0.0050 ± 0.0024 vs 0.0507 ± 0.0100, P < 0.001) at the end of the study. However, no difference in total bile acids levels was observed between the two groups.
CONCLUSION Oligofructose partially prevents HFD-induced glucose and lipid metabolism damage after SG, which may be due to the changes of calorie intake, insulin, GLP-1, LPS, and the gut microbiota in rats.
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- Ming-Wei Zhong
- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan 250014, Shandong Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Metabolism and Gastrointestinal Tumor, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250014, Shandong Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Laparoscopic Technology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Medicine and Health Key Laboratory of General Surgery, Jinan 250014, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shandong Qianfoshan Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250014, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan 250014, Shandong Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Metabolism and Gastrointestinal Tumor, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250014, Shandong Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Laparoscopic Technology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Medicine and Health Key Laboratory of General Surgery, Jinan 250014, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan 250014, Shandong Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Metabolism and Gastrointestinal Tumor, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250014, Shandong Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Laparoscopic Technology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Medicine and Health Key Laboratory of General Surgery, Jinan 250014, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan 250014, Shandong Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Metabolism and Gastrointestinal Tumor, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250014, Shandong Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Laparoscopic Technology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Medicine and Health Key Laboratory of General Surgery, Jinan 250014, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan 250014, Shandong Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Metabolism and Gastrointestinal Tumor, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250014, Shandong Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Laparoscopic Technology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Medicine and Health Key Laboratory of General Surgery, Jinan 250014, Shandong Province, China
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Sun Q, Zeng J, Liu Y, Chen J, Zeng QC, Chen YQ, Tu LL, Chen P, Yang F, Zhang M. microRNA-9 and -29a regulate the progression of diabetic peripheral neuropathy via ISL1-mediated sonic hedgehog signaling pathway. Aging (Albany NY) 2020; 12:11446-11465. [PMID: 32544883 PMCID: PMC7343507 DOI: 10.18632/aging.103230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2019] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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In this study, we tested the hypothesis that overexpression of miR-9 and miR-29a may contribute to DPN development and progression. We performed a meta-analysis of miR expression profile studies in human diabetes mellitus (DM) and the data suggested that miR-9 and miR-29a were highly expressed in patients with DM, which was further verified in serum samples collected from 30 patients diagnosed as DM. Besides, ISL1 was confirmed to be a target gene of miR-9 and miR-29a. Lentivirus-mediated forced expression of insulin gene enhancer binding protein-1 (ISL1) activated the sonic hedgehog (SHH) signaling pathway, increased motor nerve conduction velocity and threshold of nociception, and modulated expression of neurotrophic factors in sciatic nerves in rats with DM developed by intraperitoneal injection of 0.45% streptozotocin, suggesting that ISL1 could delay DM progression and promote neural regeneration and repair after sciatic nerve damage. However, lentivirus-mediated forced expression of miR-9 or miR-29a exacerbated DM and antagonized the beneficial effect of ISL1 on DPN. Collectively, this study revealed potential roles of miR-9 and miR-29a as contributors to DPN development through the SHH signaling pathway by binding to ISL1. Additionally, the results provided an experimental basis for the targeted intervention treatment of miR-9 and miR-29a.
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- Qin Sun
- Department of Geriatrics, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu 610072, P. R. China
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- Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610500, P. R. China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu 610072, P. R. China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu 610072, P. R. China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu 610072, P. R. China
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- Department of Neurology, People's Hospital of Chongqing Yubei, Chongqing 401120, P. R. China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu 610072, P. R. China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu 610072, P. R. China
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- Department of General Medicine, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu 610072, P. R. China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu 610072, P. R. China
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Cui L, Li C, Zhuo Y, Yang L, Cui N, Li Y, Zhang S. Saikosaponin A inhibits the activation of pancreatic stellate cells by suppressing autophagy and the NLRP3 inflammasome via the AMPK/mTOR pathway. Biomed Pharmacother 2020; 128:110216. [PMID: 32497863 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2020] [Revised: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Pancreatic stellate cells (PSCs) are the main effector cells in the development of pancreatic fibrosis. Finding substances that inhibit PSC activation is an important approach to inhibiting pancreatic fibrosis. Saikosaponin A (SSa) has numerous pharmacological activities, but its effect on PSCs remains unknown. This study was conducted to explore the effects of SSa on PSC activation in cultured rat PSCs. Cell viability, proliferation, migration and apoptosis were evaluated by MTT assays, the iCELLigence System, Transwell assays and flow cytometry. Markers of PSC activation, autophagy and the NLRP3 inflammasome were measured by real-time PCR, immunofluorescence and western blotting. Rapamycin and phenformin hydrochloride were used to determine the effect of SSa via the AMPK/mTOR pathway. The results showed that SSa suppressed PSC viability, proliferation, and migration and promoted apoptosis. SSa inhibited PSC activation, restrained PSC autophagy and suppressed the NLRP3 inflammasome. In addition, there was interaction between autophagy and the NLRP3 inflammasome during SSa inhibition of PSCs. Moreover, promotion of p-AMPK increased autophagy and the NLRP3 inflammasome. Inhibition of p-mTOR increased autophagy and decreased the NLRP3 inflammasome. Our results indicated that SSa inhibited PSC activation by inhibiting PSC autophagy and the NLRP3 inflammasome via the AMPK/mTOR pathway. These findings provide a theoretical basis for the use of SSa to treat pancreatic fibrosis and further suggest that targeting autophagy and the NLRP3 inflammasome may provide new strategies for the treatment of pancreatic fibrosis.
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- Lihua Cui
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Acute Abdomen Disease Associated Organ Injury and ITCWM Repair, Institute of Acute Abdominal Diseases of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin 300100, China; Nankai Clinical College, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300107, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Acute Abdomen Disease Associated Organ Injury and ITCWM Repair, Institute of Acute Abdominal Diseases of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin 300100, China; Nankai Clinical College, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300107, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Acute Abdomen Disease Associated Organ Injury and ITCWM Repair, Institute of Acute Abdominal Diseases of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin 300100, China; Nankai Clinical College, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300107, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Acute Abdomen Disease Associated Organ Injury and ITCWM Repair, Institute of Acute Abdominal Diseases of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin 300100, China; Nankai Clinical College, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300107, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin 300100, China; Nankai Clinical College, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300107, China
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- Institute of TCM, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Acute Abdomen Disease Associated Organ Injury and ITCWM Repair, Institute of Acute Abdominal Diseases of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin 300100, China; Nankai Clinical College, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300107, China.
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Yu X, Wu Z, Song Z, Zhang H, Zhan J, Yu H, Huang H, Yang B, Xie L, Dai X, Zhao W, Yu J, Wu L. Single-Anastomosis Duodenal Jejunal Bypass Improve Glucose Metabolism by Regulating Gut Microbiota and Short-Chain Fatty Acids in Goto-Kakisaki Rats. Front Microbiol 2020; 11:273. [PMID: 32153548 PMCID: PMC7047167 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.00273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2019] [Accepted: 02/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
In recent years, bariatric surgery has emerged as a promising treatment for type 2 diabetes. Bariatric surgery is known to cause alterations in the relative abundance and composition of gut microbiota, which may lead to alterations in the levels of Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs) that are produced during fermentation by gut microbes. However, little is known about the mechanism of improved glucose metabolism mediated by gut microbiota following bariatric surgery. The aim of our study was to explore whether changes in gut microbiota and in fecal SCFA could be detected following single-anastomosis duodenal jejunal bypass (DJB-sa) surgery, a type of bariatric surgery, and whether these alterations might be related to the improvement of glucose metabolism. To this end, we performed DJB-sa or SHAM surgery on Goto-Kakisaki (GK) rats. We then compared the glucose metabolism as well as changes in gut microbiota and SCFAs levels between both groups. Our results showed that DJB-sa surgery was associated with a significant decrease in fasting blood glucose (FBG), intraperitoneal glucose tolerance test (IPGTT), and fasting serum insulin (FSI). And, DJB-sa led to a change in the composition of gut microbiota including an increase in the relative abundance of SCFA-producing bacteria (Bifidobacterium and Subdoligranulum). Moreover, the levels of six SCFAs in feces, as well as the intestinal expression of SCFA receptors including G-protein-coupled receptor 41 (GPR41), G-protein-coupled receptor 43 (GPR43), and G-protein-coupled receptor 109A (GPR109A), and the expression of Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) displayed a significant increase following DJB-sa compared with the Sham group. Thus, the gut microbiota may contribute to the improvement of glucose metabolism in type 2 diabetes following DJB-sa. In conclusion, our study shows that DJB-sa improves glucose metabolism by modulating gut microbiota and by increasing short-chain fatty acid production.
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- Xiang Yu
- Department of General Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Center for Translational Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Experimental, Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command, Guangzhou, China
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- Health Management Center, Guangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Metabolic Surgery, UDM Medical Group, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Metabolic Surgery, Jinshazhou Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Metabolic Surgery, UDM Medical Group, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Metabolic Surgery, Jinshazhou Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Metabolic Surgery, UDM Medical Group, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Metabolic Surgery, Jinshazhou Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Metabolic Surgery, UDM Medical Group, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Metabolic Surgery, Jinshazhou Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Metabolic Surgery, UDM Medical Group, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Metabolic Surgery, Jinshazhou Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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The protective effect of Geniposide on diabetic cognitive impairment through BTK/TLR4/NF-κB pathway. Psychopharmacology (Berl) 2020; 237:465-477. [PMID: 31811349 DOI: 10.1007/s00213-019-05379-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2019] [Accepted: 10/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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The purpose of the present study was to elucidate the pharmacological effects of Geniposide (GEN) on high diet fed and streptozotocin (STZ)-caused diabetic cognitive impairment. The mice were fed with high fat diet (HFD) for 4 weeks and intraperitoneally injected with 60 mg/kg STZ for three times within 72 h. The mice with glucose level over 15 mmol/l were regarded as diabetic and selected for further studies. The animals were intragastrically treated with metformin or GEN once daily for 4 weeks. Afterwards, the animals were applied for Y maze, novel object recognition (NOR) test, step-through passive avoidance test, and Morris water maze (MWM) test. The blood glucose and body weight were examined. The SH-SY5Y cells were treated with GEN in the presence or absence of ibrutinib and stimulated with high-glucose culture medium. The tumor necrosis factor-a (TNF-α) and interleukin (IL)-6 in serum, hippocampus, and supernatant were measured using ELISA method. The protein expressions of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK), Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), myeloid differentiating factor 88 (MyD88), nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB), p-NF-κB, brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), cAMP-response element binding protein (CREB), p-CREB, and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) were detected by western blot analyses. As a result, the GEN treatment notably attenuated the body weight, blood glucose, and cognitive decline. GEN also inhibited the generations of inflammatory cytokines. Furthermore, the administrations of GEN ameliorated the alterations of BTK, TLR4, MyD88, NF-κB, and BDNF in HFD + STZ-induced mice. With the application of ibrutinib, the selective inhibitor of BTK, it was also found that BTK/TLR4/NF-κB pathway was associated with the GEN treatment in high glucose-induced SH-SY5Y cells. In summary, the results suggested that GEN exerted the protective effect on STZ-induced cognitive impairment possibly through the modulation of BTK/TLR4/NF-κB signaling.
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Ding S, Xu S, Ma Y, Liu G, Jang H, Fang J. Modulatory Mechanisms of the NLRP3 Inflammasomes in Diabetes. Biomolecules 2019; 9:biom9120850. [PMID: 31835423 PMCID: PMC6995523 DOI: 10.3390/biom9120850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 144] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2019] [Revised: 12/02/2019] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The inflammasome is a multiprotein complex that acts to enhance inflammatory responses by promoting the production and secretion of key cytokines. The best-known inflammasome is the NLRP3 (nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptor [NLR] family pyrin domain-containing 3) inflammasome. The evidence has shown that the NLRP3 inflammasome, IL-1β, thioredoxin-interacting protein (TXNIP), and pyroptosis play vital roles in the development of diabetes. This review summarizes the regulation of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) by NLRP3 via modulation of glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, inflammation, and apoptosis mediated by endoplasmic reticulum stress in adipose tissue. Moreover, NLRP3 participates in intestinal homeostasis and inflammatory conditions, and NLRP3-deficient mice experience intestinal lesions. The diversity of an individual's gut microbiome and the resultant microbial metabolites determines the extent of their involvement in the physiological and pathological mechanisms within the gut. As such, further study of the interaction between the NLRP3 inflammasome and the complex intestinal environment in disease development is warranted to discover novel therapies for the treatment of diabetes.
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- Sujuan Ding
- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China; (S.D.); (Y.M.)
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- College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an 271018, Shandong, China;
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China; (S.D.); (Y.M.)
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China; (S.D.); (Y.M.)
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Physiology and Metabolic Process, CAS Key Laboratory of Agro-ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, National Engineering Laboratory for Pollution Control and Waste Utilization in Livestock and Poultry Production, Changsha 410125, Hunan, China
- Correspondence: (G.L.); (H.J.); (J.F.); Tel.:+86-731-8461-9706 (G.L.); +86-731-8461-3600 (J.F.)
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China; (S.D.); (Y.M.)
- Correspondence: (G.L.); (H.J.); (J.F.); Tel.:+86-731-8461-9706 (G.L.); +86-731-8461-3600 (J.F.)
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China; (S.D.); (Y.M.)
- Correspondence: (G.L.); (H.J.); (J.F.); Tel.:+86-731-8461-9706 (G.L.); +86-731-8461-3600 (J.F.)
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Yu ZW, Zhang J, Li X, Wang Y, Fu YH, Gao XY. A new research hot spot: The role of NLRP3 inflammasome activation, a key step in pyroptosis, in diabetes and diabetic complications. Life Sci 2019; 240:117138. [PMID: 31809715 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2019.117138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 114] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2019] [Revised: 11/26/2019] [Accepted: 11/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Pyroptosis is a form of cell death mediated by gasdermin D (GSDMD); it is characterised by NLRP3 inflammasome activation, caspase activation, cell membrane pore formation, and the release of interleukin-1β and interleukin-18. NLRP3 inflammasome activation plays a central role in pyroptosis. Recent research has suggested that NLRP3 inflammasome activation may be involved in the occurrence and development of diabetes mellitus and its associated complications. This finding provided the impetus for us to clarify the significance of pyroptosis in diabetes. In this review, we summarise the current understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved in pyroptosis, as well as recent advances in the role of NLRP3 inflammasome activation and pyroptosis in the development of diabetes and diabetic complications.
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- Zi-Wei Yu
- Department of Endocrinology, The First Clinical Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Heilongjiang Provincial Hospital, Harbin 150001, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Clinical Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Clinical Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Clinical Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Clinical Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China.
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Pan P, Zhang Q, Liu W, Wang W, Yu Z, Lao Z, Zhang W, Shen M, Wan P, Xiao F, Shereen MA, Zhang W, Tan Q, Liu Y, Liu X, Wu K, Liu Y, Li G, Wu J. Dengue Virus Infection Activates Interleukin-1β to Induce Tissue Injury and Vascular Leakage. Front Microbiol 2019; 10:2637. [PMID: 31824450 PMCID: PMC6883832 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2019.02637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2019] [Accepted: 10/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Dengue virus (DENV) infection causes several diseases ranging from dengue fever to life-threatening dengue hemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome characterized by endothelial dysfunction, vascular leakage, and shock. Here, we identify a potential mechanism by which DENV induces tissue injury and vascular leakage by promoting the activation of interleukin (IL)-1β. DENV facilitates IL-1β secretion in infected patients, mice, human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), mouse bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs), and monocyte-differentiated macrophages (THP-1) via activating the NLRP3 inflammasome. The accumulated data suggest that IL-1β probably induces vascular leakage and tissue injury in interferon-alpha/beta receptor 1 deficient C57BL/6 mice (IFNAR–/– C57BL/6), whereas IL-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1RA) alleviates these effects of IL-1β. Finally, administration of recombinant IL-1β protein results in vascular leakage and tissue injury in C57BL/6 mice. Together, the accumulated results demonstrate that IL-1β contributes to DENV-associated pathology and suggest that IL-1RA acts as a potential agent for the treatment of DENV-associated diseases.
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- Pan Pan
- State Key Laboratory of Virology, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Virology of Guangzhou, Institute of Medical Microbiology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Center for Animal Experiment, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Center for Animal Experiment, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Guangdong LongFan Biological Science and Technology, Foshan, China
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- Guangdong LongFan Biological Science and Technology, Foshan, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Center for Animal Experiment, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Key Laboratory of Virology of Guangzhou, Institute of Medical Microbiology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Center for Animal Experiment, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Key Laboratory of Virology of Guangzhou, Institute of Medical Microbiology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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Alvarez R, Sandoval DA, Seeley RJ. A rodent model of partial intestinal diversion: a novel metabolic operation. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2019; 16:270-281. [PMID: 31874737 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2019.10.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2019] [Revised: 10/15/2019] [Accepted: 10/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Metabolic surgery is safe and the most effective therapy for obesity and its co-morbidities. New procedures may allow for better tailoring of metabolic surgery to the individual patient. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the impact, comparative effectiveness, and mechanisms of the partial intestinal diversion (PID), vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG), and the combination of PID and VSG on weight and glucose regulation. SETTING University research facility, United States. METHODS Three cohorts of high-fat diet-induced obese male rats were randomized to distal PID (DPID), proximal PID (PPID), VSG, VSG and DPID (VSG/DPID), or sham operation (Sham). Animals were followed for 11 (cohort 1) or 10 (cohorts 2 and 3) weeks. Outcomes included weight and composition, food intake, glucose metabolism, lipids, bile acids, and energy balance. Statistical comparisons were performed using Tukey's multiple comparison test applied to analysis of variance. RESULTS DPID and not PPID resulted in significant weight and body fat reductions relative to Sham. Improved glucose tolerance was seen in all surgical groups though this reached statistical significance for only DPID and VSG compared with Sham. Improvements in baseline glucose and insulin, corresponding insulin resistance, and plasma lipids were noted in DPID compared with Sham. Though the magnitude of weight and body composition changes and metabolic benefit tended to be larger for VSG relative to DPID, it only reached statistical significance for lipids. VSG and VSG/DPID resulted in similar outcomes. Markedly reduced food intake occurred after VSG and more modestly after DPID. Stool caloric content was higher in DPID relative to all groups. CONCLUSIONS DPID is an effective metabolic operation resulting in notable weight and fat loss and metabolic improvement relative to sham-operated rodents. Interestingly, combining VSG with DPID added little additional benefit to the effects of VSG.
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- Rafael Alvarez
- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Yang X, Lu F, Li L, Li J, Luo J, Zhang S, Liu X, Chen G. Wu-Mei-wan protects pancreatic β cells by inhibiting NLRP3 Inflammasome activation in diabetic mice. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2019; 19:35. [PMID: 30704457 PMCID: PMC6357370 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-019-2443-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2018] [Accepted: 01/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Background Wu-Mei-Wan (WMW) is a traditional Chinese herbal formulation that is clinically prescribed to treat diabetes mellitus in China. WMW has been shown to alleviate damage in pancreatic β cells, but the underlying mechanism remains unclear. This study aims to explore how WMW plays a protective role in pancreatic islets. Methods Drug testing and mechanism analyses were performed on mice treated with three concentrations of WMW (4800, 9600, and 19,200 mg/kg/bw) for four consecutive weeks. Blood was collected from both db/db and wild-type mice to determine fasting blood glucose (FBG) and serum insulin levels. The expression of proteins related to apoptosis, cysteinyl aspartate-specific proteinase 12 (caspase-12) and B-cell leukemia 2 (Bcl-2), was measured by western blot. Interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-18 (IL-18), monocyte chemoattractant protein-1α (MCP-1α), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in the pancreas were tested with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Immunohistochemistry staining of F4/80 was performed to measure the pancreatic infiltration of macrophages. Western blot and immunofluorescence staining of the NLRP3 inflammasome were used to measure the expression of proteins related to apoptosis and inflammation. Results WMW dose-dependently reduced FBG and promoted serum insulin secretion in db/db mice compared to the wild-type controls. WMW protected pancreatic β cells with a pattern of decreasing caspase-12 and increasing Bcl-2 expression. WMW also reversed the upregulated production of IL-1β, IL-18, MCP-1α, and macrophage-specific surface glycoprotein F4/80 in diabetic mice. In addition, the protein expression levels of NLRP3 inflammasome components NLRP3, ASC, and caspase-1 (P20) were higher in db/db mice than in wild-type controls. Conclusions WMW inhibits the activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome to protect pancreatic β cells and prevent type 2 diabetes mellitus development. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12906-019-2443-6) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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