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Pérez-Figueroa E, Álvarez-Carrasco P, Ortega E, Maldonado-Bernal C. Neutrophils: Many Ways to Die. Front Immunol 2021; 12:631821. [PMID: 33746968 PMCID: PMC7969520 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.631821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2020] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Neutrophils or polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMN) are key participants in the innate immune response for their ability to execute different effector functions. These cells express a vast array of membrane receptors that allow them to recognize and eliminate infectious agents effectively and respond appropriately to microenvironmental stimuli that regulate neutrophil functions, such as activation, migration, generation of reactive oxygen species, formation of neutrophil extracellular traps, and mediator secretion, among others. Currently, it has been realized that activated neutrophils can accomplish their effector functions and simultaneously activate mechanisms of cell death in response to different intracellular or extracellular factors. Although several studies have revealed similarities between the mechanisms of cell death of neutrophils and other cell types, neutrophils have distinctive properties, such as a high production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nitrogen species (RNS), that are important for their effector function in infections and pathologies such as cancer, autoimmune diseases, and immunodeficiencies, influencing their cell death mechanisms. The present work offers a synthesis of the conditions and molecules implicated in the regulation and activation of the processes of neutrophil death: apoptosis, autophagy, pyroptosis, necroptosis, NETosis, and necrosis. This information allows to understand the duality encountered by PMNs upon activation. The effector functions are carried out to eliminate invading pathogens, but in several instances, these functions involve activation of signaling cascades that culminate in the death of the neutrophil. This process guarantees the correct elimination of pathogenic agents, damaged or senescent cells, and the timely resolution of the inflammation that is essential for the maintenance of homeostasis in the organism. In addition, they alert the organism when the immunological system is being deregulated, promoting the activation of other cells of the immune system, such as B and T lymphocytes, which produce cytokines that potentiate the microbicide functions.
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- Erandi Pérez-Figueroa
- Unidad de Investigación en Inmunología y Proteómica, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, Secretaría de Salud, Mexico City, Mexico
- Departamento de Inmunología, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Inmunología, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Inmunología, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Unidad de Investigación en Inmunología y Proteómica, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, Secretaría de Salud, Mexico City, Mexico
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Weththasinghe P, Lagos L, Cortés M, Hansen JØ, Øverland M. Dietary Inclusion of Black Soldier Fly ( Hermetia Illucens) Larvae Meal and Paste Improved Gut Health but Had Minor Effects on Skin Mucus Proteome and Immune Response in Atlantic Salmon ( Salmo Salar). Front Immunol 2021; 12:599530. [PMID: 33717079 PMCID: PMC7946862 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.599530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
Abstract
The present study investigated effects of dietary inclusion of black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) (Hermetia illucens) meal and paste on gut health, plasma biochemical parameters, immune response and skin mucus proteome in pre-smolt Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). The seven-week experiment consisted of seven experimental diets: a control diet based on fishmeal and plant protein (Control-1); three BSFL meal diets, substituting 6.25% (6.25IM), 12.5% (12.5IM) and 25% (25IM) of protein; two BSFL paste diets, substituting 3.7% (3.7IP) and 6.7% (6.7IP) of protein and an extra control diet with 0.88% of formic acid (Control-2). The 6.25IM diet reduced enterocyte steatosis in pyloric caeca, improved distal intestine histology, and reduced IgM in distal intestine. The fish fed 12.5IM diet reduced enterocyte steatosis in pyloric caeca, improved distal intestine histology, had a higher plasma lysozyme content compared to 6.25IM, and tend to increase phagocytic activity in head-kidney macrophages-like cells. On the other hand, 25IM diet improved distal intestine histology, but showed mild-moderate enterocyte steatosis in pyloric caeca, increased IFNγ and reduced IgM in distal intestine. In the case of BSFL paste diets, 3.7IP diet caused mild inflammatory changes in distal intestine, although it reduced enterocyte steatosis in pyloric caeca. The 6.7IP diet reduced enterocyte steatosis in pyloric caeca and improved distal intestine histology. Increasing level of BSFL meal in the diet linearly decreased plasma C-reactive protein, whereas increasing level of BSFL paste linearly increased plasma antioxidant capacity. Dietary inclusion of BSFL meal and paste had minor effects on the expression profile of proteins in skin mucus and no effects on immune markers in splenocytes. BSFL meal showed no negative effect on liver and muscle health as indicated by plasma alanine aminotranseferase, asparate aminotransferase and creatine kinase. The present study showed that replacing conventional protein sources with low to moderate levels of BSFL meal (6.25% and 12.5%) or paste (3.7% and 6.7%) reduced enterocyte steatosis in pyloric caeca, while replacing up to 25% with BSFL meal or 6.7% with paste improved distal intestine histology. Further, dietary inclusion of BSFL meal and paste had minor effects on skin mucus proteome and immune response in Atlantic salmon.
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- Pabodha Weththasinghe
- Department of Animal and Aquacultural Sciences, Faculty of Biosciences, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås, Norway
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- Department of Animal and Aquacultural Sciences, Faculty of Biosciences, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås, Norway
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- Laboratory of Immunology, Centre of Aquatic Biotechnology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Chemistry and Biology, University of Santiago of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Animal and Aquacultural Sciences, Faculty of Biosciences, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås, Norway
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- Department of Animal and Aquacultural Sciences, Faculty of Biosciences, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås, Norway
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Bouti P, Webbers SDS, Fagerholm SC, Alon R, Moser M, Matlung HL, Kuijpers TW. β2 Integrin Signaling Cascade in Neutrophils: More Than a Single Function. Front Immunol 2021; 11:619925. [PMID: 33679708 PMCID: PMC7930317 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2020.619925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Neutrophils are the most prevalent leukocytes in the human body. They have a pivotal role in the innate immune response against invading bacterial and fungal pathogens, while recent emerging evidence also demonstrates their role in cancer progression and anti-tumor responses. The efficient execution of many neutrophil effector responses requires the presence of β2 integrins, in particular CD11a/CD18 or CD11b/CD18 heterodimers. Although extensively studied at the molecular level, the exact signaling cascades downstream of β2 integrins still remain to be fully elucidated. In this review, we focus mainly on inside-out and outside-in signaling of these two β2 integrin members expressed on neutrophils and describe differences between various neutrophil stimuli with respect to integrin activation, integrin ligand binding, and the pertinent differences between mouse and human studies. Last, we discuss how integrin signaling studies could be used to explore the therapeutic potential of targeting β2 integrins and the intracellular signaling cascade in neutrophils in several, among other, inflammatory conditions in which neutrophil activity should be dampened to mitigate disease.
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- Panagiota Bouti
- Sanquin Research and Landsteiner Laboratory, Department of Blood Cell Research, Amsterdam University Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Sanquin Research and Landsteiner Laboratory, Department of Blood Cell Research, Amsterdam University Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.,Department of Pediatric Immunology, Rheumatology and Infectious Disease, Amsterdam University Medical Center (AUMC), Emma Children's Hospital, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Research Program of Molecular and Integrative Biosciences, Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Immunology, The Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel
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- Institute of Experimental Hematology, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Sanquin Research and Landsteiner Laboratory, Department of Blood Cell Research, Amsterdam University Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Sanquin Research and Landsteiner Laboratory, Department of Blood Cell Research, Amsterdam University Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.,Department of Pediatric Immunology, Rheumatology and Infectious Disease, Amsterdam University Medical Center (AUMC), Emma Children's Hospital, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Chen Y, Su Z, Liu F. Effects of functionally diverse calpain system on immune cells. Immunol Res 2021; 69:8-17. [PMID: 33483937 DOI: 10.1007/s12026-021-09177-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
Calpains are a family of nonlysosomal cysteine proteases, which play important roles in numerous physiological and pathological processes. Locations of them dictates the functions so that they are classified as ubiquitously expressed calpains and tissue-specific calpains. Recent studies are mainly focused on conventional calpains (calpain-1,2) in development and diseases, and increasing people pay attention to other subtypes of calpains but may not been summarized appropriately. Growing evidence suggests that calpains are also involved in immune regulation. However, seldom articles review the regulation of calpains on immune cells. The aim of this article is to review the research progress of each calpain isozyme and the effect of calpains on immune cells, especially the promotion effect of calpains on the immune response of macrophage, neutrophils, dendritic cells, mast cells, natural killed cells, and lymphocytes. These effects would hold great promise for the clinical application of calpains as a practicable therapeutic option in the treatment of immune related diseases.
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- Yueqi Chen
- International Genome Center, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China.,Department of Immunology, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- International Genome Center, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China.,Department of Immunology, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- International Genome Center, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China.
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Calpain Activation by Ca2+ and Its Role in Phagocytosis. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2020; 1246:129-151. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-40406-2_8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Gößwein S, Lindemann A, Mahajan A, Maueröder C, Martini E, Patankar J, Schett G, Becker C, Wirtz S, Naumann-Bartsch N, Bianchi ME, Greer PA, Lochnit G, Herrmann M, Neurath MF, Leppkes M. Citrullination Licenses Calpain to Decondense Nuclei in Neutrophil Extracellular Trap Formation. Front Immunol 2019; 10:2481. [PMID: 31695698 PMCID: PMC6817590 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2019.02481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2019] [Accepted: 10/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Neutrophils respond to various stimuli by decondensing and releasing nuclear chromatin characterized by citrullinated histones as neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs). This achieves pathogen immobilization or initiation of thrombosis, yet the molecular mechanisms of NET formation remain elusive. Peptidyl arginine deiminase-4 (PAD4) achieves protein citrullination and has been intricately linked to NET formation. Here we show that citrullination represents a major regulator of proteolysis in the course of NET formation. Elevated cytosolic calcium levels trigger both peptidylarginine deiminase-4 (PAD4) and calpain activity in neutrophils resulting in nuclear decondensation typical of NETs. Interestingly, PAD4 relies on proteolysis by calpain to achieve efficient nuclear lamina breakdown and chromatin decondensation. Pharmacological or genetic inhibition of PAD4 and calpain strongly inhibit chromatin decondensation of human and murine neutrophils in response to calcium ionophores as well as the proteolysis of nuclear proteins like lamin B1 and high mobility group box protein 1 (HMGB1). Taken together, the concerted action of PAD4 and calpain induces nuclear decondensation in the course of calcium-mediated NET formation.
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- Stefanie Gößwein
- Department of Medicine 1, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Deutsches Zentrum Immuntherapie, Kussmaul Campus for Medical Research and Translational Research Center, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Deutsches Zentrum Immuntherapie, Kussmaul Campus for Medical Research and Translational Research Center, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 3-Rheumatology and Immunology, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg and Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 3-Rheumatology and Immunology, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg and Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Deutsches Zentrum Immuntherapie, Kussmaul Campus for Medical Research and Translational Research Center, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Deutsches Zentrum Immuntherapie, Kussmaul Campus for Medical Research and Translational Research Center, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 3-Rheumatology and Immunology, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg and Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Deutsches Zentrum Immuntherapie, Kussmaul Campus for Medical Research and Translational Research Center, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Deutsches Zentrum Immuntherapie, Kussmaul Campus for Medical Research and Translational Research Center, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg and Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Chromatin Dynamics Unit, Division of Genetics and Cell Biology, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 3-Rheumatology and Immunology, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg and Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Deutsches Zentrum Immuntherapie, Kussmaul Campus for Medical Research and Translational Research Center, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Deutsches Zentrum Immuntherapie, Kussmaul Campus for Medical Research and Translational Research Center, Erlangen, Germany
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Thome S, Begandt D, Pick R, Salvermoser M, Walzog B. Intracellular β 2 integrin (CD11/CD18) interacting partners in neutrophil trafficking. Eur J Clin Invest 2018; 48 Suppl 2:e12966. [PMID: 29896791 DOI: 10.1111/eci.12966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2017] [Accepted: 06/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Neutrophil recruitment during acute inflammation critically depends on the spatial and temporal regulation of β2 integrins (CD11/CD18). This regulation occurs by inside-out and outside-in signalling via interaction of cytoplasmic proteins with the intracellular domains of the integrin α- and β-subunits. The underlying molecular mechanisms regulating β2 integrins in neutrophils are still incompletely understood. AIM This review provides a comprehensive overview of our current knowledge on proteins interacting with the cytoplasmic tail of CD18, the conserved β-subunit of β2 integrins, their regulation and their functional importance for neutrophil trafficking during acute inflammation. RESULTS A total of 22 proteins including Talin, Kindlin 3 and Coronin 1A have been reported to interact with the CD18 cytoplasmic tail. Here, proteins binding to the cytoplasmic domain of CD18 in experiments using purified, recombinant proteins or peptides in, for example, pull-down assays, are defined as direct interactors. Proteins that have been shown to interact with the cytoplasmic domain of CD18 using whole cell lysates in, for example, pull-down experiments are claimed as interacting proteins without evidence for direct interaction. In summary, β2 integrin activation and signalling depend on a specific subset of proteins interacting with CD18 and their precise regulation. If disturbed, profound defects of neutrophil recruitment and activation become evident compromising the innate immune response. CONCLUSIONS The knowledge of proteins interacting with β2 integrins and their regulation during neutrophil trafficking does not only improve our basic understanding of innate immunity but may pave the way to novel therapeutic strategies in the treatment of inflammatory diseases.
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- Sarah Thome
- Walter-Brendel-Centre of Experimental Medicine, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Planegg-Martinsried, Germany.,Institute of Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathophysiology, Biomedical Center, LMU Munich, Planegg-Martinsried, Germany
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- Walter-Brendel-Centre of Experimental Medicine, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Planegg-Martinsried, Germany.,Institute of Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathophysiology, Biomedical Center, LMU Munich, Planegg-Martinsried, Germany
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- Walter-Brendel-Centre of Experimental Medicine, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Planegg-Martinsried, Germany.,Institute of Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathophysiology, Biomedical Center, LMU Munich, Planegg-Martinsried, Germany
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- Walter-Brendel-Centre of Experimental Medicine, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Planegg-Martinsried, Germany.,Institute of Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathophysiology, Biomedical Center, LMU Munich, Planegg-Martinsried, Germany
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- Walter-Brendel-Centre of Experimental Medicine, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Planegg-Martinsried, Germany.,Institute of Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathophysiology, Biomedical Center, LMU Munich, Planegg-Martinsried, Germany
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Wang J, Zhang WJ, Xiong W, Lu WH, Zheng HY, Zhou X, Yuan J. PM 2.5 stimulated the release of cytokines from BEAS-2B cells through activation of IKK/NF- κB pathway. Hum Exp Toxicol 2018; 38:311-320. [PMID: 30354488 DOI: 10.1177/0960327118802628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
Abstract
Previous studies indicated that exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) was related to pulmonary inflammatory diseases through activation of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) signaling pathway to trigger cytokine secretions in human lung carcinoma cells. To investigate the potential mechanisms underlying expression of cytokines via activated NF-κB by PM2.5, human bronchial epithelial cells (BEAS-2B cells) were treated with PM2.5 extracts at different concentrations (6, 13, 25, 50, 100, 200, and 400 µg mL-1) for 6 and 24 h. We found that 100 µg mL-1 PM2.5 increased interleukin 6 (IL-6) and IL-8 expression at 24 h (p < 0.05 or p < 0.01). Moreover, 100 µg mL-1 PM2.5 upregulated phosphorylated IκB kinase (IKK), p65, and IκBα at 6 h, which could be reversed by the IKK inhibitor Bay11-7082 (p < 0.05 or p < 0.01). The p65 subunit of NF-κB was translocated into the nucleus of the cells treated with 100 µg mL-1 PM2.5 at 6 and 24 h. Bay11-7082 partly inhibited PM2.5-induced increases of IL-6 and IL-8 secretion. The results indicated that PM2.5 extract increased IL-6 and IL-8 levels in BEAS-2B cells through activation of IKK/NF-κB pathway. Our study will contribute to better understanding of the mechanism of PM2.5-induced pulmonary inflammatory diseases.
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- J Wang
- 1 Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.,2 The MOE Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- 1 Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.,2 The MOE Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- 1 Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.,2 The MOE Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- 1 Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.,2 The MOE Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- 1 Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.,2 The MOE Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- 1 Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.,2 The MOE Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.,Both authors have contributed equally to this work
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- 1 Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.,2 The MOE Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.,Both authors have contributed equally to this work
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Janciauskiene S, Wrenger S, Immenschuh S, Olejnicka B, Greulich T, Welte T, Chorostowska-Wynimko J. The Multifaceted Effects of Alpha1-Antitrypsin on Neutrophil Functions. Front Pharmacol 2018; 9:341. [PMID: 29719508 PMCID: PMC5914301 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2018.00341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2017] [Accepted: 03/23/2018] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
Abstract
Neutrophils are the predominant immune cells in human blood possessing heterogeneity, plasticity and functional diversity. The activation and recruitment of neutrophils into inflamed tissue in response to stimuli are tightly regulated processes. Alpha1-Antitrypsin (AAT), an acute phase protein, is one of the potent regulators of neutrophil activation via both -protease inhibitory and non-inhibitory functions. This review summarizes our current understanding of the effects of AAT on neutrophils, illustrating the interplay between AAT and the key effector functions of neutrophils.
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- Sabina Janciauskiene
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Biomedical Research in Endstage and Obstructive Lung Disease Hannover (BREATH), Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
- Department of Genetics and Clinical Immunology, National Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Biomedical Research in Endstage and Obstructive Lung Disease Hannover (BREATH), Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute for Transfusion Medicine, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Medicine, Trelleborg Hospital, Trelleborg, Sweden
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- Department of Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), University Hospital of Giessen and Marburg, University of Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Biomedical Research in Endstage and Obstructive Lung Disease Hannover (BREATH), Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Genetics and Clinical Immunology, National Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, Warsaw, Poland
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Li M, Su Y, Yu Y, Yu Y, Wang X, Zou Y, Ge J, Chen R. Dual roles of calpain in facilitating Coxsackievirus B3 replication and prompting inflammation in acute myocarditis. Int J Cardiol 2016; 221:1123-31. [PMID: 27472894 PMCID: PMC7114300 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.07.121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2016] [Revised: 06/17/2016] [Accepted: 07/08/2016] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
Abstract
Background Viral myocarditis (VMC) treatment has long been lacking of effective methods. Our former studies indicated roles of calpain in VMC pathogenesis. This study aimed at verifying the potential of calpain in Coxsackievirus B3 (CVB3)-induced myocarditis treatment. Methods A transgenic mouse overexpressing the endogenous calpain inhibitor, calpastatin, was introduced in the study. VMC mouse model was established via intraperitoneal injection of CVB3 in transgenic and wild mouse respectively. Myocardial injury was assayed histologically (HE staining and pathology grading) and serologically (myocardial damage markers of CK-MB and cTnI). CVB3 replication was observed in vivo and in vitro via the capsid protein VP1 detection or virus titration. Inflammation/fibrotic factors of MPO, perforin, IFNγ, IL17, Smad3 and MMP2 were evaluated using western blot or immunohistology stain. Role of calpain in regulating fibroblast migration was studied in scratch assays. Results Calpastatin overexpression ameliorated myocardial injury induced by CVB3 infection significantly in transgenic mouse indicated by reduced peripheral CK-MB and cTnI levels and improved histology injury. Comparing with CVB3-infected wild type mouse, the transgenic mouse heart tissue carried lower virus load. The inflammation factors of MPO, perforin, IFNγ and IL17 were down-regulated accompanied with fibrotic agents of Smad3 and MMP2 inhibition. And calpain participated in the migration of fibroblasts in vitro, which further proves its role in regulating fibrosis. Conclusion Calpain plays dual roles of facilitating CVB3 replication and inflammation promotion. Calpain inhibition in CVB3-induced myocarditis showed significant treatment effect. Calpain might be a novel target for VMC treatment in clinical practices. Calpain is involved in virus replication in myocarditis. Calpain mediates inflammation infiltration in myocarditis. Calpain might be a candidate for viral myocarditis treatment.
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- Minghui Li
- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Key Laboratory of Viral Heart Diseases, Ministry of Public Health, Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Key Laboratory of Viral Heart Diseases, Ministry of Public Health, Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Key Laboratory of Viral Heart Diseases, Ministry of Public Health, Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Key Laboratory of Viral Heart Diseases, Ministry of Public Health, Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Key Laboratory of Viral Heart Diseases, Ministry of Public Health, Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Key Laboratory of Viral Heart Diseases, Ministry of Public Health, Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Key Laboratory of Viral Heart Diseases, Ministry of Public Health, Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Key Laboratory of Viral Heart Diseases, Ministry of Public Health, Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China.
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Lewis KJ, Masterman B, Laffafian I, Dewitt S, Campbell JS, Hallett MB. Minimal impact electro-injection of cells undergoing dynamic shape change reveals calpain activation. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-MOLECULAR CELL RESEARCH 2014; 1843:1182-7. [PMID: 24607452 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamcr.2014.02.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2013] [Revised: 02/09/2014] [Accepted: 02/28/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The ability of neutrophils to rapidly change shape underlies their physiological functions of phagocytosis and spreading. A major problem in establishing the mechanism is that conventional microinjection of substances and indicators interferes with this dynamic cell behaviour. Here we show that electroinjection, a "no-touch" point-and-shoot means of introducing material into the cell, is sufficiently gentle to allow neutrophils to be injected whilst undergoing chemokinesis and spreading without disturbing cell shape change behaviour. Using this approach, a fluorogenic calpain-1 selective peptide substrate was introduced into the cytosol of individual neutrophils undergoing shape changes. These data showed that (i) physiologically elevated cytosolic Ca(2+) concentrations were sufficient to trigger calpain-1 activation, blockade of Ca(2+) influx preventing calpain activation and (ii) calpain-1 activity was elevated in spreading neutrophil. These findings provide the first direct demonstration of a physiological role for Ca(2+) elevation in calpain-1 activation and rapid cell spreading. Electroinjection of cells undergoing dynamic shape changes thus opens new avenues of investigation for defining the molecular mechanism underlying dynamic cell shape changes.
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- Kimberley J Lewis
- Neutrophil Signalling Group, Institute of Molecular and Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF14 4XN, UK
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- Neutrophil Signalling Group, Institute of Molecular and Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF14 4XN, UK
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- Neutrophil Signalling Group, Institute of Molecular and Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF14 4XN, UK
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- School of Dentistry, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF14 4XN, UK
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- Neutrophil Signalling Group, Institute of Molecular and Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF14 4XN, UK
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- Neutrophil Signalling Group, Institute of Molecular and Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF14 4XN, UK.
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Kumar V, Everingham S, Hall C, Greer PA, Craig AWB. Calpains promote neutrophil recruitment and bacterial clearance in an acute bacterial peritonitis model. Eur J Immunol 2013; 44:831-41. [PMID: 24375267 DOI: 10.1002/eji.201343757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2013] [Revised: 10/15/2013] [Accepted: 11/29/2013] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Activation of the innate immune system is critical for clearance of bacterial pathogens to limit systemic infections and host tissue damage. Here, we report a key role for calpain proteases in bacterial clearance in mice with acute peritonitis. Using transgenic mice expressing Cre recombinase primarily in innate immune cells (fes-Cre), we generated conditional capns1 knockout mice. Consistent with capns1 being essential for stability and function of the ubiquitous calpains (calpain-1, calpain-2), peritoneal cells from these mice had reduced levels of calpain-2/capns1, and reduced proteolysis of their substrate selenoprotein K. Using an acute bacterial peritonitis model, we observed impaired bacterial killing within the peritoneum and development of bacteremia in calpain knockout mice. These defects correlated with significant reductions in IL-1α release, neutrophil recruitment, and generation of reactive oxygen species in calpain knockout mice with acute bacterial peritonitis. Peritoneal macrophages from calpain knockout mice infected with enterobacteria ex vivo, were competent in phagocytosis of bacteria, but showed impaired clearance of intracellular bacteria compared with control macrophages. Together, these results implicate calpains as key mediators of effective innate immune responses to acute bacterial infections, to prevent systemic dissemination of bacteria that can lead to sepsis.
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- Vijay Kumar
- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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Calpain-1 inhibitors for selective treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: what is the future? Future Med Chem 2013; 5:2057-74. [DOI: 10.4155/fmc.13.172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Effective small-molecule treatment of inflammatory diseases remains an unmet need in medicine. Current treatments are either limited in effectiveness or invasive. The latest biologics prevent influx of inflammatory cells to damaged tissue. Calpain-1 is a calcium-activated cysteine protease that plays an important role in neutrophil motility. It is, therefore, a potential target for intervention in inflammatory disease. Many inhibitors of calpains have been developed but most are unselective and so unsuitable for drug use. However, recent series of α-mercaptoacrylate inhibitors target regulatory domains of calpain-1 and are much more specific. These compounds are effective in impairing the cell spreading mechanism of neutrophils in vitro and raise the possibility of treating rheumatoid arthritis with a pill; however, challenges still remain. Improved bioavailability is needed and solution of their precise mode of action should prompt the development of specific calpain-1 screens for novel classes of inhibitors.
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Wiemer AJ, Wernimont SA, Cung TD, Bennin DA, Beggs HE, Huttenlocher A. The focal adhesion kinase inhibitor PF-562,271 impairs primary CD4+ T cell activation. Biochem Pharmacol 2013; 86:770-81. [PMID: 23928188 PMCID: PMC3762933 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2013.07.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2013] [Revised: 07/27/2013] [Accepted: 07/29/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The focal adhesion kinase inhibitor, PF-562,271, is currently in clinical development for cancer, however it is not known how PF-562,271 affects T cell function. Here, we demonstrate inhibitory effects of PF-562,271 on the activation of primary human and mouse T cells. PF-562,271 inhibits T cell receptor signaling-induced T cell adhesion to intercellular adhesion molecule-1 and T cell interactions with antigen-presenting cells. An additional focal adhesion kinase inhibitor, PF-573,228, and genetic depletion of focal adhesion kinase also impair T cell conjugation with antigen-presenting cells. PF-562,271 blocks phosphorylation of the signaling molecules zeta chain associate protein of 70 kDa, linker of activated T cells, and extracellular signal-regulated kinase, and impairs T cell proliferation. The effects observed on T cell proliferation cannot solely be attributed to focal adhesion kinase inhibition, as genetic depletion did not alter proliferation. The effect of PF-562,271 on T cell proliferation is not rescued when proximal T cell receptor signaling is bypassed by stimulation with phorbol-12-myristate-13-acetate and ionomycin. Taken together, our findings demonstrate that focal adhesion kinase regulates integrin-mediated T cell adhesion following T cell receptor activation. Moreover, our findings suggest that PF-562,271 may have immunomodulatory effects that could impact its therapeutic applications.
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- Andrew J. Wiemer
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Connecticut, 69 N. Eagleville Rd Unit 3092, Storrs, CT 06269, USA.
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- Departments of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1550 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 53705, USA. , , ,
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- Departments of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1550 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 53705, USA. , , ,
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- Departments of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1550 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 53705, USA. , , ,
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, 10 Koret Way, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA.
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- Departments of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1550 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 53705, USA. , , ,
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1550 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 53705, USA
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Dey S, Bindu S, Goyal M, Pal C, Alam A, Iqbal MS, Kumar R, Sarkar S, Bandyopadhyay U. Impact of intravascular hemolysis in malaria on liver dysfunction: involvement of hepatic free heme overload, NF-κB activation, and neutrophil infiltration. J Biol Chem 2012; 287:26630-46. [PMID: 22696214 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m112.341255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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We have investigated the impact of persistent intravascular hemolysis on liver dysfunction using the mouse malaria model. Intravascular hemolysis showed a positive correlation with liver damage along with the increased accumulation of free heme and reactive oxidants in liver. Hepatocytes overinduced heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) to catabolize free heme in building up defense against this pro-oxidant milieu. However, in a condition of persistent free heme overload in malaria, the overactivity of HO-1 resulted in continuous transient generation of free iron to favor production of reactive oxidants as evident from 2',7'-dichlorofluorescein fluorescence studies. Electrophoretic mobility shift assay documented the activation of NF-κB, which in turn up-regulated intercellular adhesion molecule 1 as evident from chromatin immunoprecipitation studies. NF-κB activation also induced vascular cell adhesion molecule 1, keratinocyte chemoattractant, and macrophage inflammatory protein 2, which favored neutrophil extravasation and adhesion in liver. The infiltration of neutrophils correlated positively with the severity of hemolysis, and neutrophil depletion significantly prevented liver damage. The data further documented the elevation of serum TNFα in infected mice, and the treatment of anti-TNFα antibodies also significantly prevented neutrophil infiltration and liver injury. Deferoxamine, which chelates iron, interacts with free heme and bears antioxidant properties that prevented oxidative stress, NF-κB activation, neutrophil infiltration, hepatocyte apoptosis, and liver damage. Furthermore, the administration of N-acetylcysteine also prevented NF-κB activation, neutrophil infiltration, hepatocyte apoptosis, and liver damage. Thus, hepatic free heme accumulation, TNFα release, oxidative stress, and NF-κB activation established a link to favor neutrophil infiltration in inducing liver damage during hemolytic conditions in malaria.
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- Sumanta Dey
- Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, 4, Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Kolkata 700032, West Bengal, India
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Nassar D, Letavernier E, Baud L, Aractingi S, Khosrotehrani K. Calpain activity is essential in skin wound healing and contributes to scar formation. PLoS One 2012; 7:e37084. [PMID: 22615899 PMCID: PMC3353912 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0037084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2011] [Accepted: 04/18/2012] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Wound healing is a multistep phenomenon that relies on complex interactions between various cell types. Calpains are ubiquitously expressed proteases regulating several processes including cellular adhesion and motility as well as inflammation and angiogenesis. Calpains can be targeted by inhibitors, and their inhibition was shown to reduce organ damage in various disease models. We aimed to assess the role of calpains in skin healing and the potential benefit of calpain inhibition on scar formation. We used a pertinent model where calpain activity is inhibited only in lesional organs, namely transgenic mice overexpressing calpastatin (CPST), a specific natural calpain inhibitor. CPST mice showed a striking delay in wound healing particularly in the initial steps compared to wild types (WT). CPST wounds displayed reduced proliferation in the epidermis and delayed re-epithelization. Granulation tissue formation was impaired in CPST mice, with a reduction in CD45+ leukocyte infiltrate and in CD31+ blood vessel density. Interestingly, wounds on WT skin grafted on CPST mice (WT/CPST) showed a similar delayed healing with reduced angiogenesis and inflammation compared to wounds on WT/WT mice demonstrating the implication of calpain activity in distant extra-cutaneous cells during wound healing. CPST wounds showed a reduction in alpha-smooth muscle actin (αSMA) expressing myofibroblasts as well as αSMA RNA expression suggesting a defect in granulation tissue contraction. At later stages of skin healing, calpain inhibition proved beneficial by reducing collagen production and wound fibrosis. In vitro, human fibroblasts exposed to calpeptin, a pan-calpain inhibitor, showed reduced collagen synthesis, impaired TGFβ-induced differentiation into αSMA-expressing myofibroblasts, and were less efficient in a collagen gel contraction assay. In conclusion, calpains are major players in granulation tissue formation. In view of their specific effects on fibroblasts a late inhibition of calpains should be considered for scar reduction.
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- Dany Nassar
- Université Pierre et Marie Curie-Paris 6, UMRS938, Paris, France.
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Helicobacter pylori activates calpain via toll-like receptor 2 to disrupt adherens junctions in human gastric epithelial cells. Infect Immun 2011; 79:3887-94. [PMID: 21825064 DOI: 10.1128/iai.05109-11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Helicobacter pylori is a risk factor for the development of gastritis, gastroduodenal ulcers, and gastric adenocarcinoma. H. pylori-induced disruption of epithelial adherens junctions (AJs) is thought to promote the development of severe disease; however, the mechanisms whereby H. pylori alters AJ structure remain incompletely understood. The present study demonstrates that H. pylori infection in human patients is associated with elevated serum levels of an 80-kDa E-cadherin ectodomain, whose presence is independent of the presence of serum antibodies against CagA. In vitro, a heat-labile H. pylori surface component activates the host protease calpain in human gastric MKN45 cells independently of the virulence factors CagA and VacA. H. pylori-induced calpain activation results in cleavage of E-cadherin to produce a 100-kDa truncated form and induce relocalization of E-cadherin and β-catenin. Stimulation of MKN45 cells with the toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) ligand P3C activated calpain and disrupted E-cadherin and β-catenin in a pattern similar to that induced by H. pylori. Inhibition of TLR2 prevented H. pylori-induced calpain activation and AJ disassembly. Together, these findings identify a novel pathway whereby H. pylori activates calpain via TLR2 to disrupt gastric epithelial AJ structure.
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Al-Omari M, Korenbaum E, Ballmaier M, Lehmann U, Jonigk D, Manstein DJ, Welte T, Mahadeva R, Janciauskiene S. Acute-phase protein α1-antitrypsin inhibits neutrophil calpain I and induces random migration. Mol Med 2011; 17:865-74. [PMID: 21494752 DOI: 10.2119/molmed.2011.00089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2011] [Accepted: 04/11/2011] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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A rapid recruitment of neutrophils to sites of injury or infection is a hallmark of the inflammatory response and is required for effective host defense against pathogenic stimuli. However, neutrophil-mediated inflammation can also lead to chronic tissue destruction; therefore, a better understanding of the mechanisms underlying neutrophil influx and activation is of critical importance. We have previously shown that the acute phase protein α1-antitrypsin (AAT) inhibits neutrophil chemotaxis. In this study, we examine mechanisms related to the effect of AAT on neutrophil responses. We report a previously unknown function of AAT to inactivate calpain I (μ-calpain) and to induce a rapid cell polarization and random migration. These effects of AAT coincided with a transient rise in intracellular calcium, increase in intracellular lipids, activation of the Rho GTPases, Rac1 and Cdc42, and extra-cellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK1/2). Furthermore, AAT caused a significant inhibition of nonstimulated as well as formyl-met-leu-phe (fMLP)-stimulated neutrophil adhesion to fibronectin, strongly inhibited lipopolysaccharide-induced IL-8 release and slightly delayed neutrophil apoptosis. The results presented here broaden our understanding of the regulation of calpain-related neutrophil functional activities, and provide the impetus for new studies to define the role of AAT and other acute phase proteins in health and disease.
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- Mariam Al-Omari
- Department of Pulmonology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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Scalia R, Gong Y, Berzins B, Freund B, Feather D, Landesberg G, Mishra G. A novel role for calpain in the endothelial dysfunction induced by activation of angiotensin II type 1 receptor signaling. Circ Res 2011; 108:1102-11. [PMID: 21415394 DOI: 10.1161/circresaha.110.229393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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RATIONALE The cytosolic protease calpain has been recently implicated in the vascular remodeling of angiotensin II (Ang II) type 1 receptor (AT(1)R) signaling. The role of Ang II/AT(1)R/calpain signaling on endothelial function, an important and early determinant of vascular pathology, remains though totally unknown. Accordingly, we investigated the role of calpain in the endothelial dysfunction of Ang II. OBJECTIVE To demonstrate a mechanistic role for calpain in the endothelial dysfunction induced by Ang II/AT(1)R signaling. To establish endothelial-expressed calpains as an important target of AT(1)R signaling. METHODS AND RESULTS Subchronic administration of nonpressor doses of Ang II to rats and mice significantly increased vascular calpain activity via AT(1)R signaling. Intravital microscopy studies revealed that activation of vascular expressed calpains causes endothelial dysfunction with increased leukocyte-endothelium interactions and albumin permeability in the microcirculation. Western blot and immunohistochemistry studies confirmed that Ang II/AT(1)R signaling preferentially activates the constitutively expressed μ-calpain isoform and demonstrated a calpain-dependent degradation of IκBα, along with upregulation of nuclear factor κB-regulated endothelial cell adhesion molecules. These physiological and biochemical parameters were nearly normalized following inhibition of AT(1)R or calpain in vivo. RNA silencing studies in microvascular endothelial cells, along with knockout and transgenic mouse studies, further confirmed the role of μ-calpain in the endothelial adhesiveness induced by Ang II. CONCLUSIONS This study uncovers a novel role for calpain in the endothelial dysfunction of Ang II/AT(1)R signaling and establishes the calpain system as a novel molecular target of the vascular protective action of renin-angiotensin system inhibition. Our results may have significant clinical implications in vascular disease.
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- Rosario Scalia
- Department of Physiology, and The Cardiovascular Research Center, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA.
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Kim SH, Lee YH, Jung SY, Kim HJ, Jin C, Lee YS. Synthesis of chromone carboxamide derivatives with antioxidative and calpain inhibitory properties. Eur J Med Chem 2011; 46:1721-8. [PMID: 21397369 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2011.02.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2010] [Revised: 02/10/2011] [Accepted: 02/12/2011] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The overactivation of μ-calpain can cause serious cell damage in several diseases. Furthermore, cell death in a number of neurodegenerative disorders is linked to the overproduction of reactive oxygen species. Therefore, antioxidants and μ-calpain inhibitors could have the therapeutic potentials to treat cell death related diseases. New chromone carboxamide derivatives 3 were synthesized to provide alternative μ-calpain inhibitors to compound 2, a conformationally constrained structural variant of MDL 28,170. Compounds 3h and 3l exhibited the most potent μ-calpain inhibitory activities (IC50=0.09-0.10 μM), and were comparable to 2 in this respect (IC50=0.07 μM). Compound 3i showed both potent μ-calpain inhibitory activity (IC50=0.28 μM) and antioxidant activities in DPPH scavenging and lipid peroxidation inhibition assays.
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- Sang Hoon Kim
- Department of Pharmaceutical Science, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, 1 Hoegi-dong Dongdaemoon-ku, Seoul 130-701, Republic of Korea
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Bonetto A, Penna F, Minero VG, Reffo P, Costamagna D, Bonelli G, Baccino FM, Costelli P. Glutamine prevents myostatin hyperexpression and protein hypercatabolism induced in C2C12 myotubes by tumor necrosis factor-α. Amino Acids 2010; 40:585-94. [DOI: 10.1007/s00726-010-0683-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2010] [Accepted: 06/29/2010] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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