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Cheng L, Correia MSP, Higdon SM, Romero Garcia F, Tsiara I, Joffré E, Sjöling Å, Boulund F, Norin EL, Engstrand L, Globisch D, Du J. The protective role of commensal gut microbes and their metabolites against bacterial pathogens. Gut Microbes 2024; 16:2356275. [PMID: 38797999 PMCID: PMC11135852 DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2024.2356275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Multidrug-resistant microorganisms have become a major public health concern around the world. The gut microbiome is a gold mine for bioactive compounds that protect the human body from pathogens. We used a multi-omics approach that integrated whole-genome sequencing (WGS) of 74 commensal gut microbiome isolates with metabolome analysis to discover their metabolic interaction with Salmonella and other antibiotic-resistant pathogens. We evaluated differences in the functional potential of these selected isolates based on WGS annotation profiles. Furthermore, the top altered metabolites in co-culture supernatants of selected commensal gut microbiome isolates were identified including a series of dipeptides and examined for their ability to prevent the growth of various antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Our results provide compelling evidence that the gut microbiome produces metabolites, including the compound class of dipeptides that can potentially be applied for anti-infection medication, especially against antibiotic-resistant pathogens. Our established pipeline for the discovery and validation of bioactive metabolites from the gut microbiome as novel candidates for multidrug-resistant infections represents a new avenue for the discovery of antimicrobial lead structures.
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- Liqin Cheng
- Centre for Translational Microbiome Research (CTMR), Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology, Stockholm, Sweden
- The Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine Science, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Chemistry - BMC, Science for Life Laboratory, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Centre for Translational Microbiome Research (CTMR), Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Centre for Translational Microbiome Research (CTMR), Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry - BMC, Science for Life Laboratory, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Centre for Translational Microbiome Research (CTMR), Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Centre for Translational Microbiome Research (CTMR), Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Gothenburg, Göteborg, Sweden
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- Centre for Translational Microbiome Research (CTMR), Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Centre for Translational Microbiome Research (CTMR), Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Centre for Translational Microbiome Research (CTMR), Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology, Stockholm, Sweden
- Science for Life Laboratory, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Centre for Translational Microbiome Research (CTMR), Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Chemistry - BMC, Science for Life Laboratory, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Centre for Translational Microbiome Research (CTMR), Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology, Stockholm, Sweden
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Rajani HF, Shahidi S, Gomari MM. Protein and Antibody Engineering: Suppressing Degranulation of the Mast Cells and Type I Hypersensitivity Reaction. Curr Protein Pept Sci 2021; 21:831-841. [PMID: 32392111 DOI: 10.2174/1389203721666200511094717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2020] [Revised: 03/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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With an increase in atopic cases and owing to a significant role of mast cells in type I hypersensitivity, a therapeutic need to inhibit degranulation of mast cells has risen. Mast cells are notorious for IgE-mediated allergic response. Advancements have allowed researchers to improve clinical outcomes of already available therapies. Engineered peptides and antibodies can be easily manipulated to attain desired characteristics as per the biological environment. A number of these molecules are designed to target mast cells in order to regulate the release of histamine and other mediators, thereby controlling type I hypersensitivity response. The aim of this review paper is to highlight some of the significant molecules designed for the purpose.
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- Huda Fatima Rajani
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical
Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical
Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Yuan A, Zeng J, Zhou H, Liu Q, Rao Z, Gao M, Liu R, Zeng N. Anti-type I allergic effects of Jing-Fang powder extracts via PI3K/Akt pathway in vitro and in vivo. Mol Immunol 2021; 135:408-420. [PMID: 33518365 DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2021.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Revised: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Jing-Fang powder (Schizonepeta tenuifolia Briq. and Saposhnikovia divaricata (Turcz.) Schischk.) was used to treat chronic bronchitis, asthma and chronic urticaria. Based on the preliminary results of screening research on the antiallergic effective parts of Jing-Fang powder, its ethyl acetate extract fractions (JFEE) and isolate D (JFEE-D) showed the best anti-allergic effect. RBL-2H3 cell activation degranulation model and mice passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) reaction model were used to investigate the effects and mechanisms of JFEE and JFEE-D on IgE-mediated type I allergic reactions. LC-MS was utilized to determine the composition of JFEE and JFEE-D. We found that JFEE and JFEE-D significantly reduced β-HEX, histamine, IL-4, IL-6 levels in cell supernatants, and improved the degree and morphology of cell degranulation. JFEE and JFEE-D significantly inhibited the increase of ear vascular permeability and abnormal increase of serum IgE, TNF-α, IL-6 levels. JFEE and JFEE-D inhibited mRNA expression of PI3K and Akt and down-regulated protein expression of PI3K, Akt, p-Akt, and PLCγ1 in sensitized RBL-2H3 cells. The combined use of JFEE and JFEE-D with pathway inhibitor Wortmannin revealed synergistic down-regulation of PI3K, Akt, and p-Akt protein expression. The combined use of pathway agonist IGF-1, JFEE and JFEE-D down-regulated increase of p-Akt/Akt protein expression. Moreover, JFEE and JFEE-D significantly inhibited protein expression of PI3K, p-Akt and PLCγ1 in PCA model mice. These results show that JFEE and JFEE-D inhibit type I allergic reactions by inhibiting PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.
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- An Yuan
- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resource, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resource, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resource, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
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LncRNA-AK149641 regulates the secretion of tumor necrosis factor-α in P815 mast cells by targeting the nuclear factor-kappa B signaling pathway. Sci Rep 2020; 10:16655. [PMID: 33024135 PMCID: PMC7538977 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-73186-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2019] [Accepted: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Long noncoding RNAs play important roles in various biological processes. However, not much is known about their roles in inflammatory response. Mast cells, involved in innate and adaptive immunity, are one of the major effector cells in allergic inflammatory reactions and contribute to the pathogenesis of disorders, including asthma. In the present study, we aimed to verify and elucidate the function and possible role of a novel lncRNA, called lncRNA-AK149641, in the mechanism of lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammatory response in P815 mast cells. The results showed that downregulating lncRNA-AK149641 decreased secretion of tumor necrosis factor-α into the supernatants of LPS-stimulated mast cells. Mechanistically, the activity of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) decreased after downregulating lncRNA-AK149641, as shown by western blot and electrophoretic mobility shift assays. Moreover, RNA binding protein immunoprecipitation (RIP) verified that lncRNA-AK149641 was able to bind to NF-κB in the nucleus. In conclusion, we demonstrated that lncRNA-AK149641 regulated LPS-induced inflammatory response in mast cells through the NF-κB signaling pathway.
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Chen YP, Chu YL, Tsuang YH, Wu Y, Kuo CY, Kuo YJ. Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Adenine Enhance Osteogenesis in the Osteoblast-Like MG-63 Cells. Life (Basel) 2020; 10:life10070116. [PMID: 32707735 PMCID: PMC7399991 DOI: 10.3390/life10070116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2020] [Revised: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background: Adenine is a purine with a role in cellular respiration and protein synthesis. It is considered for its pharmacological potential. We investigated whether anti-inflammatory effect of adenine benefits on the proliferation and maturation of osteoblastic cells. Methods: Human osteoblast-like cells (MG-63) were cultured with adenine under control conditions or pre-treated with 10ng/mL of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) followed by adenine treatment. Cell viability was examined using dimethylthiazol diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. Expression of cytokines and osteogenic markers were analyzed using quantitative PCR (qPCR) and ELISA. Enzyme activity of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and collagen content were measured. Results: TNF-α exposure led to a decreased viability of osteoblastic cells. Treatment with adenine suppressed TNF-α-induced elevation in IL-6 expression and nitrite oxide production in MG-63 cells. Adenine induced the osteoblast differentiation with increased transcript levels of collage and increased ALP enzyme activity. Conclusions: Adenine exerts anti-inflammatory activity in an inflammatory cell model. Adenine benefits osteoblast differentiation in normal and inflammatory experimental settings. Adenine has a potential for the use to treat inflammatory bone condition such as osteoporosis.
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- Yu-Pin Chen
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11696, Taiwan; (Y.-P.C.); (Y.-L.C.); (Y.W.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11696, Taiwan; (Y.-P.C.); (Y.-L.C.); (Y.W.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei 23561, Taiwan;
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11696, Taiwan; (Y.-P.C.); (Y.-L.C.); (Y.W.)
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- Department and Graduate Institute of Biology and Anatomy, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (C.-Y.K.); (Y.-J.K.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11696, Taiwan; (Y.-P.C.); (Y.-L.C.); (Y.W.)
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (C.-Y.K.); (Y.-J.K.)
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FcεRI-HDAC3-MCP1 Signaling Axis Promotes Passive Anaphylaxis Mediated by Cellular Interactions. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20194964. [PMID: 31597362 PMCID: PMC6801807 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20194964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2019] [Revised: 10/04/2019] [Accepted: 10/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Anaphylaxis is an acute and life-threatening systemic reaction. Food, drug, aero-allergen and insect sting are known to induce anaphylaxis. Mast cells and basophils are known to mediate Immunoglobulin E (IgE)-dependent anaphylaxis, while macrophages, neutrophils and basophils mediate non IgE-dependent anaphylaxis. Histone deacetylases (HDACs) play various roles in biological processes by deacetylating histones and non-histones proteins. HDAC inhibitors can increase the acetylation of target proteins and affect various inflammatory diseases such as cancers and allergic diseases. HDAC3, a class I HDAC, is known to act as epigenetic and transcriptional regulators. It has been shown that HDAC3 can interact with the high-affinity Immunoglobulin E receptor (FcεRI), to mediate passive anaphylaxis and cellular interactions during passive anaphylaxis. Effects of HDAC3 on anaphylaxis, cellular interactions involving mast cells and macrophages during anaphylaxis, and any tumorigenic potential of cancer cells enhanced by mast cells will be discussed in this review. Roles of microRNAs that form negative feedback loops with hallmarks of anaphylaxis such as HDAC3 in anaphylaxis and cellular interactions will also be discussed. The roles of MCP1 regulated by HDAC3 in cellular interactions during anaphylaxis are discussed. Roles of exosomes in cellular interactions mediated by HDAC3 during anaphylaxis are also discussed. Thus, review might provide clues for development of drugs targeting passive anaphylaxis.
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Adenine Inhibits the Growth of Colon Cancer Cells via AMP-Activated Protein Kinase Mediated Autophagy. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2019; 2019:9151070. [PMID: 31611925 PMCID: PMC6757274 DOI: 10.1155/2019/9151070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/13/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Background Adenine is involved in a variety of cell biological processes and has been explored for pharmacological uses. Its therapeutic use for managing cancer is of great interest. In the present study, we investigated the anticancer effects of adenine and the underlying mechanism in colon cancer cells. Methods Cell viability was measured using the MTT assay. Levels of phosphorylation and protein expression were determined using western blotting. qPCR was carried out to determine the changes in mRNA expression of genes of interest. Results Adenine significantly inhibited the viability of colon cancer cells, HT29 and Caco-2 cells, in a dose-dependent manner. Adenine induced significant apoptosis in HT29 cells, whereas Caco-2 cells exhibited less apoptotic responses. The data showed that adenine activated AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) signaling contributing to autophagic cell death through mTOR in both colon cancer cell lines. Conclusions Our findings suggest that adenine inhibits the growth of colon cancer cells. Anticancer activity of adenine in colon cancer cells is attributable to the activation of apoptotic signaling and in turn the AMPK/mTOR pathway. Adenine represents a natural compound with anticancer potency.
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Silwal P, Lim K, Heo JY, Park JI, Namgung U, Park SK. Adenine attenuates lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory reactions. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN PHYSIOLOGICAL SOCIETY AND THE KOREAN SOCIETY OF PHARMACOLOGY 2018; 22:379-389. [PMID: 29962852 PMCID: PMC6019877 DOI: 10.4196/kjpp.2018.22.4.379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2017] [Revised: 02/18/2018] [Accepted: 04/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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A nucleobase adenine is a fundamental component of nucleic acids and adenine nucleotides. Various biological roles of adenine have been discovered. It is not produced from degradation of adenine nucleotides in mammals but produced mainly during polyamine synthesis by dividing cells. Anti-inflammatory roles of adenine have been supported in IgE-mediated allergic reactions, immunological functions of lymphocytes and dextran sodium sulfate-induced colitis. However adenine effects on Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)-mediated inflammation by lipopolysaccharide (LPS), a cell wall component of Gram negative bacteria, is not examined. Here we investigated anti-inflammatory roles of adenine in LPS-stimulated immune cells, including a macrophage cell line RAW264.7 and bone marrow derived mast cells (BMMCs) and peritoneal cells in mice. In RAW264.7 cells stimulated with LPS, adenine inhibited production of pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-α and IL-6 and inflammatory lipid mediators, prostaglandin E2 and leukotriene B4. Adenine impeded signaling pathways eliciting production of these inflammatory mediators. It suppressed IκB phosphorylation, nuclear translocation of nuclear factor κB (NF-κB), phosphorylation of Akt and mitogen activated protein kinases (MAPKs) JNK and ERK. Although adenine raised cellular AMP which could activate AMP-dependent protein kinase (AMPK), the enzyme activity was not enhanced. In BMMCs, adenine inhibited the LPS-induced production of TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-13 and also hindered phosphorylation of NF-κB and Akt. In peritoneal cavity, adenine suppressed the LPS-induced production of TNF-α and IL-6 by peritoneal cells in mice. These results show that adenine attenuates the LPS-induced inflammatory reactions.
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- Prashanta Silwal
- Department of Medical Science, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 35015, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 35015, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 35015, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 35015, Korea
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- Department of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University, Daejeon 34520, Korea
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- Department of Medical Science, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 35015, Korea.,Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 35015, Korea
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Hosoi T, Ino S, Ohnishi F, Todoroki K, Yoshii M, Kakimoto M, Müller CE, Ozawa K. Mechanisms of the action of adenine on anti-allergic effects in mast cells. IMMUNITY INFLAMMATION AND DISEASE 2017; 6:97-105. [PMID: 29094492 PMCID: PMC5818451 DOI: 10.1002/iid3.200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2017] [Revised: 09/11/2017] [Accepted: 09/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Introduction Mast cells play an important role in allergic responses. Methods We herein demonstrated the mechanisms of inhibitory effect of adenine on IgE/antigen‐induced degranulation and TNF‐α release in mast cells. Results We found that these effects were dependent on the amino group of adenine because purine only weakly inhibited degranulation. Adenine also inhibited Ca2+ ionophore‐ and thapsigargin‐induced degranulation, however, this inhibitory effect was weaker than that of the antigen. Therefore, the inhibitory effects of adenine on degranulation may be mediated before as well as after the Ca2+ raise under the antigen stimulus. Adenine inhibited antigen‐induced Syk and the subsequent induction of AKT and ERK activation under FcϵRI‐mediated signal. Adenine also attenuated antigen‐induced increase in Ca2+. Furthermore, adenine inhibited IgE/antigen‐induced IKKα/β activation, which is involved in degranulation. Finally, adenine protected mice against anaphylactic allergic responses in vivo. Conclusions The present study revealed a key role of adenine in the attenuation of allergic responses through the inhibition of Syk‐mediated signal transduction and IKK‐mediated degranulation.
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- Toru Hosoi
- Department of Pharmacotherapy, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-8551, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-8551, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-8551, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-8551, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-8551, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-8551, Japan
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- PharmaCenter Bonn, Pharmaceutical Institute, Pharmaceutical Chemistry I, University of Bonn, An der Immenburg 4, D-53121 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-8551, Japan
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Xu L, Cai Z, Yang F, Chen M. Activation‑induced upregulation of MMP9 in mast cells is a positive feedback mediator for mast cell activation. Mol Med Rep 2017; 15:1759-1764. [PMID: 28259919 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2017.6215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2015] [Accepted: 11/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Activated mast cells are involved in the pathogenesis of allergic rhinitis (AR). As a member of the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) family, MMP9 has been previously demonstrated act in a pro‑inflammatory manner. Mast cells regulate the activity of MMP9, and mast cells themselves have been reported to produce MMP9. However, to the best of our knowledge, the involvement of MMP9 in mast cell activation remains to be elucidated. The present study demonstrated an upregulation of MMP9 protein and mRNA expression levels in mast cells activated by phorbol ester and ionomycin. Phosphorylated ERK and AKT protein levels also markedly increased in activated mast cells, and inhibition of the ERK and AKT signaling pathways prevented the increase of MMP9 in activated mast cells. MMP9 was demonstrated to be involved in mast cell activation, since inhibition of MMP9 activity or expression inhibited mast cell activation. Furthermore, IL‑4 treatment reduced MMP9 upregulation in activated mast cells, and interference with IL‑4 signaling with an IL‑4 neutralizing antibody promoted MMP9 upregulation in activated mast cells. These results revealed a novel MMP9‑mediated mechanism underlying mast cell activation, thus providing novel ideas for AR therapy.
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- Lin Xu
- Department of Otolaryngology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310009, P.R. China
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- Institute of Immunology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, P.R. China
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- Institute of Immunology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, P.R. China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310009, P.R. China
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Silwal P, Shin K, Choi S, Namgung U, Lee CY, Heo JY, Lim K, Park JIL, Kim KH, Park SK. Tryptophan Negatively Regulates IgE-mediated Mast Cell Activation. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.11637/kjpa.2017.30.2.53] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Prashanta Silwal
- Department of Medical Science, Chungnam National University, Korea
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- Department of Medical Science, Chungnam National University, Korea
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- Department of Medical Science, Chungnam National University, Korea
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- Department of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University, Korea
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- Department of Life Science, Daejeon University, Korea
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- Department of Medical Science, Chungnam National University, Korea
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- Department of Medical Science, Chungnam National University, Korea
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- Department of Medical Science, Chungnam National University, Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Chungnam National University Hospital, Korea
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- Department of Medical Science, Chungnam National University, Korea
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Korea
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Kamei R, Fujimura T, Matsuda M, Kakihara K, Hirakawa N, Baba K, Ono K, Arakawa K, Kawamoto S. A flavanone derivative from the Asian medicinal herb (Perilla frutescens) potently suppresses IgE-mediated immediate hypersensitivity reactions. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2016; 483:674-679. [PMID: 27986566 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2016.12.083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2016] [Accepted: 12/12/2016] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
Abstract
Perilla frutescens is a dietary leafy herb consumed as a traditional Japanese condiment as well as used for Chinese medicine with anti-inflammatory activity. Here we report a hitherto-unrecognized P. frutescens phytochemical that potently suppresses IgE-mediated type I hypersensitivity reactions. Structural analysis reveals that the purified anti-allergic compound (Perilla-derived methoxyflavanone, PDMF) is identified as 8-hydroxy-5,7-dimethoxyflavanone. PDMF significantly inhibits IgE-mediated histamine release from RBL-2H3 rat basophilic leukemia cells as compared with those seen in known P. frutescens-derived anti-inflammatory polyphenols. We also show that oral administration of PDMF not only suppresses passive cutaneous anaphylaxis, but also prevents allergic rhinitis-like nasal symptoms in a murine model of Japanese cedar pollinosis. Mechanistically, PDMF negatively regulates Akt phosphorylation and intracellular Ca2+ influx, both of which are essential for mast cell secretory granule translocation and its exocytosis upon high-affinity IgE receptor (FcεRI) cross-linking. These results represent PDMF as a new potent anti-allergic phytochemical useful for prevention of IgE-driven hypersensitivity reactions.
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- Rikiya Kamei
- Hiroshima Research Center for Healthy Aging (HiHA), Department of Molecular Biotechnology, Graduate School of Advanced Sciences of Matter, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan
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- Hiroshima Research Center for Healthy Aging (HiHA), Department of Molecular Biotechnology, Graduate School of Advanced Sciences of Matter, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan
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- Hiroshima Research Center for Healthy Aging (HiHA), Department of Molecular Biotechnology, Graduate School of Advanced Sciences of Matter, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan
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- Hiroshima Research Center for Healthy Aging (HiHA), Department of Molecular Biotechnology, Graduate School of Advanced Sciences of Matter, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan
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- Mishima Foods Co. Ltd., Hiroshima, Japan
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- Hiroshima Research Center for Healthy Aging (HiHA), Department of Molecular Biotechnology, Graduate School of Advanced Sciences of Matter, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan; Faculty of Life Sciences, Hiroshima Institute of Technology, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Hiroshima Research Center for Healthy Aging (HiHA), Department of Molecular Biotechnology, Graduate School of Advanced Sciences of Matter, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan
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- Hiroshima Research Center for Healthy Aging (HiHA), Department of Molecular Biotechnology, Graduate School of Advanced Sciences of Matter, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan.
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