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Gómez-Fernández D, Romero-González A, Suárez-Rivero JM, Cilleros-Holgado P, Álvarez-Córdoba M, Piñero-Pérez R, Romero-Domínguez JM, Reche-López D, López-Cabrera A, Ibáñez-Mico S, Castro de Oliveira M, Rodríguez-Sacristán A, González-Granero S, García-Verdugo JM, Sánchez-Alcázar JA. A Multi-Target Pharmacological Correction of a Lipoyltransferase LIPT1 Gene Mutation in Patient-Derived Cellular Models. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:1023. [PMID: 39199267 PMCID: PMC11351668 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13081023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2024] [Revised: 08/12/2024] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 09/01/2024] Open
Abstract
Mutations in the lipoyltransferase 1 (LIPT1) gene are rare inborn errors of metabolism leading to a fatal condition characterized by lipoylation defects of the 2-ketoacid dehydrogenase complexes causing early-onset seizures, psychomotor retardation, abnormal muscle tone, severe lactic acidosis, and increased urine lactate, ketoglutarate, and 2-oxoacid levels. In this article, we characterized the disease pathophysiology using fibroblasts and induced neurons derived from a patient bearing a compound heterozygous mutation in LIPT1. A Western blot analysis revealed a reduced expression of LIPT1 and absent expression of lipoylated pyruvate dehydrogenase E2 (PDH E2) and alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase E2 (α-KGDH E2) subunits. Accordingly, activities of PDH and α-KGDH were markedly reduced, associated with cell bioenergetics failure, iron accumulation, and lipid peroxidation. In addition, using a pharmacological screening, we identified a cocktail of antioxidants and mitochondrial boosting agents consisting of pantothenate, nicotinamide, vitamin E, thiamine, biotin, and α-lipoic acid, which is capable of rescuing LIPT1 pathophysiology, increasing the LIPT1 expression and lipoylation of mitochondrial proteins, improving cell bioenergetics, and eliminating iron overload and lipid peroxidation. Furthermore, our data suggest that the beneficial effect of the treatment is mainly mediated by SIRT3 activation. In conclusion, we have identified a promising therapeutic approach for correcting LIPT1 mutations.
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Affiliation(s)
- David Gómez-Fernández
- Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD-CSIC-Universidad Pablo de Olavide), 41013 Sevilla, Spain; (D.G.-F.); (A.R.-G.); (J.M.S.-R.); (P.C.-H.); (M.Á.-C.); (R.P.-P.); (J.M.R.-D.); (D.R.-L.); (A.L.-C.)
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- Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD-CSIC-Universidad Pablo de Olavide), 41013 Sevilla, Spain; (D.G.-F.); (A.R.-G.); (J.M.S.-R.); (P.C.-H.); (M.Á.-C.); (R.P.-P.); (J.M.R.-D.); (D.R.-L.); (A.L.-C.)
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- Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD-CSIC-Universidad Pablo de Olavide), 41013 Sevilla, Spain; (D.G.-F.); (A.R.-G.); (J.M.S.-R.); (P.C.-H.); (M.Á.-C.); (R.P.-P.); (J.M.R.-D.); (D.R.-L.); (A.L.-C.)
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- Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD-CSIC-Universidad Pablo de Olavide), 41013 Sevilla, Spain; (D.G.-F.); (A.R.-G.); (J.M.S.-R.); (P.C.-H.); (M.Á.-C.); (R.P.-P.); (J.M.R.-D.); (D.R.-L.); (A.L.-C.)
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- Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD-CSIC-Universidad Pablo de Olavide), 41013 Sevilla, Spain; (D.G.-F.); (A.R.-G.); (J.M.S.-R.); (P.C.-H.); (M.Á.-C.); (R.P.-P.); (J.M.R.-D.); (D.R.-L.); (A.L.-C.)
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- Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD-CSIC-Universidad Pablo de Olavide), 41013 Sevilla, Spain; (D.G.-F.); (A.R.-G.); (J.M.S.-R.); (P.C.-H.); (M.Á.-C.); (R.P.-P.); (J.M.R.-D.); (D.R.-L.); (A.L.-C.)
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- Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD-CSIC-Universidad Pablo de Olavide), 41013 Sevilla, Spain; (D.G.-F.); (A.R.-G.); (J.M.S.-R.); (P.C.-H.); (M.Á.-C.); (R.P.-P.); (J.M.R.-D.); (D.R.-L.); (A.L.-C.)
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- Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD-CSIC-Universidad Pablo de Olavide), 41013 Sevilla, Spain; (D.G.-F.); (A.R.-G.); (J.M.S.-R.); (P.C.-H.); (M.Á.-C.); (R.P.-P.); (J.M.R.-D.); (D.R.-L.); (A.L.-C.)
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- Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD-CSIC-Universidad Pablo de Olavide), 41013 Sevilla, Spain; (D.G.-F.); (A.R.-G.); (J.M.S.-R.); (P.C.-H.); (M.Á.-C.); (R.P.-P.); (J.M.R.-D.); (D.R.-L.); (A.L.-C.)
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- Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Servicio de Neuropediatría, 30120 Murcia, Spain;
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- Neuropediatria, Neurolinkia, C. Jardín de la Isla, 8, Local 4 y 5, 41014 Sevilla, Spain;
- FEA Pediatría, Centro Universitario Hospitalar de Faro, R. Leão Penedo, 8000-386 Faro, Portugal
- Neuropediatria, Servicio de Pediatría, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, 41009 Sevilla, Spain;
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- Neuropediatria, Servicio de Pediatría, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, 41009 Sevilla, Spain;
- Departamento de Farmacología, Radiología y Pediatría de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Sevilla, 41009 Sevilla, Spain
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- Laboratory of Comparative Neurobiology, Cavanilles Institute of Biodiversity and Evolutionary Biology, University of Valencia and CIBERNED-ISCIII, 46980 Valencia, Spain; (S.G.-G.); (J.M.G.-V.)
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- Laboratory of Comparative Neurobiology, Cavanilles Institute of Biodiversity and Evolutionary Biology, University of Valencia and CIBERNED-ISCIII, 46980 Valencia, Spain; (S.G.-G.); (J.M.G.-V.)
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- Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD-CSIC-Universidad Pablo de Olavide), 41013 Sevilla, Spain; (D.G.-F.); (A.R.-G.); (J.M.S.-R.); (P.C.-H.); (M.Á.-C.); (R.P.-P.); (J.M.R.-D.); (D.R.-L.); (A.L.-C.)
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Richardson KK, Adam GO, Ling W, Warren A, Marques-Carvalho A, Thostenson JD, Krager K, Aykin-Burns N, Byrum SD, Almeida M, Kim HN. Mitochondrial protein deacetylation by SIRT3 in osteoclasts promotes bone resorption with aging in female mice. Mol Metab 2024; 88:102012. [PMID: 39154858 DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2024.102012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 08/12/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES The mitochondrial deacetylase sirtuin-3 (SIRT3) is necessary for the increased bone resorption and enhanced function of mitochondria in osteoclasts that occur with advancing age; how SIRT3 drives bone resorption remains elusive. METHODS To determine the role of SIRT3 in osteoclast mitochondria, we used mice with conditional loss of Sirt3 in osteoclast lineage and mice with germline deletion of either Sirt3 or its known target Pink1. RESULTS SIRT3 stimulates mitochondrial quality in osteoclasts in a PINK1-independent manner, promoting mitochondrial activity and osteoclast maturation and function, thereby contributing to bone loss in female but not male mice. Quantitative analyses of global proteomes and acetylomes revealed that deletion of Sirt3 dramatically increased acetylation of osteoclast mitochondrial proteins, particularly ATPase inhibitory factor 1 (ATPIF1), an essential protein for mitophagy. Inhibition of mitophagy via mdivi-1 recapitulated the effect of deletion of Sirt3 or Atpif1 in osteoclast formation and mitochondrial function. CONCLUSIONS Decreasing mitophagic flux in osteoclasts may be a promising pharmacotherapeutic approach to treat osteoporosis in older adults.
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- Kimberly K Richardson
- Center for Musculoskeletal Disease Research, USA; Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, USA
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Disease Research, USA; Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, USA
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Disease Research, USA; Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, USA
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Disease Research, USA; Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, USA
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Disease Research, USA; Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, USA
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Disease Research, USA; Department of Biostatistics, USA
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- Division of Radiation Health, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, USA
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- Division of Radiation Health, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, USA; Arkansas Children's Research Institute, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Disease Research, USA; Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, USA; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, USA
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Disease Research, USA; Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, USA.
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Li J, Yao Y, Lei X, Bao J, An S, Hu H, Sha T, Huang Q, Li T, Zeng Z, Wang X, Cai S. SIRTUIN 5 ALLEVIATES EXCESSIVE MITOCHONDRIAL FISSION VIA DESUCCINYLATION OF ATPASE INHIBITORY FACTOR 1 IN SEPSIS-INDUCED ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY. Shock 2024; 62:235-244. [PMID: 38754030 DOI: 10.1097/shk.0000000000002392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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ABSTRACT Sepsis-induced acute kidney injury (SAKI) poses a significant clinical challenge with high morbidity and mortality. Excessive mitochondrial fission has been identified as the central pathogenesis of sepsis-associated organ damage, which is also implicated in the early stages of SAKI. Sirtuin 5 (SIRT5) has emerged as a central regulator of cellular mitochondrial function; however, its role in the regulation of sepsis-induced excessive mitochondrial fission in kidney and the underlying mechanism remains unclear. In this study, SAKI was modeled in mice through cecal ligation and puncture, and in human renal tubular epithelial (HK-2) cells stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS), to mimic the cell SAKI model. Our findings revealed that septic mice with a SIRT5 knockout exhibited shortened survival times and elevated levels of renal injury compared to wild-type mice, suggesting the significant involvement of SIRT5 in SAKI pathophysiology. Additionally, we observed that SIRT5 depletion led to increased renal mitochondrial fission, while the use of a mitochondrial fission inhibitor (Mdivi-1) reversed the detrimental effects caused by SIRT5 depletion, emphasizing the pivotal role of SIRT5 in preventing excessive mitochondrial fission. In vitro experiments demonstrated that the overexpression of SIRT5 effectively mitigated the adverse effects of LPS on HK-2 cells viability and mitochondrial fission. Conversely, downregulation of SIRT5 decreased HK-2 cells viability and exacerbated LPS-induced mitochondrial fission. Mechanistically, the protective function of SIRT5 may be in part, ascribed to its desuccinylating action on ATPase inhibitory factor 1. In conclusion, this study provides novel insights into the underlying mechanisms of SAKI, suggesting the possibility of identifying future drug targets in terms of improved mitochondrial dynamics by SIRT5.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardiac Function and Microcirculation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First People's Hospital of Chenzhou, Southern Medical University, Chenzhou, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First People's Hospital of Chenzhou, Southern Medical University, Chenzhou, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Ghosh S, Sharma R, Bammidi S, Koontz V, Nemani M, Yazdankhah M, Kedziora KM, Stolz DB, Wallace CT, Yu-Wei C, Franks J, Bose D, Shang P, Ambrosino HM, Dutton JR, Geng Z, Montford J, Ryu J, Rajasundaram D, Hose S, Sahel JA, Puertollano R, Finkel T, Zigler JS, Sergeev Y, Watkins SC, Goetzman ES, Ferrington DA, Flores-Bellver M, Kaarniranta K, Sodhi A, Bharti K, Handa JT, Sinha D. The AKT2/SIRT5/TFEB pathway as a potential therapeutic target in non-neovascular AMD. Nat Commun 2024; 15:6150. [PMID: 39034314 PMCID: PMC11271488 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-50500-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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Non-neovascular or dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a multi-factorial disease with degeneration of the aging retinal-pigmented epithelium (RPE). Lysosomes play a crucial role in RPE health via phagocytosis and autophagy, which are regulated by transcription factor EB/E3 (TFEB/E3). Here, we find that increased AKT2 inhibits PGC-1α to downregulate SIRT5, which we identify as an AKT2 binding partner. Crosstalk between SIRT5 and AKT2 facilitates TFEB-dependent lysosomal function in the RPE. AKT2/SIRT5/TFEB pathway inhibition in the RPE induced lysosome/autophagy signaling abnormalities, disrupted mitochondrial function and induced release of debris contributing to drusen. Accordingly, AKT2 overexpression in the RPE caused a dry AMD-like phenotype in aging Akt2 KI mice, as evident from decline in retinal function. Importantly, we show that induced pluripotent stem cell-derived RPE encoding the major risk variant associated with AMD (complement factor H; CFH Y402H) express increased AKT2, impairing TFEB/TFE3-dependent lysosomal function. Collectively, these findings suggest that targeting the AKT2/SIRT5/TFEB pathway may be an effective therapy to delay the progression of dry AMD.
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- Sayan Ghosh
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Ocular and Stem Cell Translational Research Section, National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, Center for Biologic Imaging, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, Center for Biologic Imaging, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, Center for Biologic Imaging, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Aging Institute, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, Center for Biologic Imaging, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Ocular and Stem Cell Translational Research Section, National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Stem Cell Institute, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Stem Cell Institute, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Ocular and Stem Cell Translational Research Section, National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Ocular and Stem Cell Translational Research Section, National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Institut De La Vision, INSERM, CNRS, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
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- Cell Biology and Physiology Center, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Aging Institute, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Wilmer Eye Institute, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Protein Biochemistry & Molecular Modeling Group, National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, Center for Biologic Imaging, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Doheny Eye Institute, Pasadena, CA, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
- Department of Molecular Genetics, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Wilmer Eye Institute, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Ocular and Stem Cell Translational Research Section, National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA.
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- Wilmer Eye Institute, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
- Wilmer Eye Institute, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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Zhang R, Liu Z, Li R, Wang X, Ai L, Li Y. An integrated bioinformatics analysis to identify the shared biomarkers in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Front Genet 2024; 15:1356105. [PMID: 39081807 PMCID: PMC11286465 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2024.1356105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024] Open
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Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) have been shown to have a close association in previous studies, but their pathogeneses are unclear. This study explores the molecular mechanisms associated with the pathogenesis of OSA and NAFLD and identifies key predictive genes. Methods Using the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database, we obtained gene expression profiles GSE38792 for OSA and GSE89632 for NAFLD and related clinical characteristics. Mitochondrial unfolded protein response-related genes (UPRmtRGs) were acquired by collating and collecting UPRmtRGs from the GeneCards database and relevant literature from PubMed. The differentially expressed genes (DEGs) associated with OSA and NAFLD were identified using differential expression analysis. Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) was conducted for signaling pathway enrichment analysis of related disease genes. Based on the STRING database, protein-protein interaction (PPI) analysis was performed on differentially co-expressed genes (Co-DEGs), and the Cytoscape software (version 3.9.1) was used to visualize the PPI network model. In addition, the GeneMANIA website was used to predict and construct the functional similar genes of the selected Co-DEGs. Key predictor genes were analyzed using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. Results The intersection of differentially expressed genes shared between OSA and NAFLD-related gene expression profiles with UPRmtRGs yielded four Co-DEGs: ASS1, HDAC2, SIRT3, and VEGFA. GSEA obtained the relevant enrichment signaling pathways for OSA and NAFLD. PPI network results showed that all four Co-DEGs interacted (except for ASS1 and HDAC2). Ultimately, key predictor genes were selected in the ROC curve, including HDAC2 (OSA: AUC = 0.812; NAFLD: AUC = 0.729), SIRT3 (OSA: AUC = 0.775; NAFLD: AUC = 0.750), and VEGFA (OSA: AUC = 0.812; NAFLD: AUC = 0.861) (they have a high degree of accuracy in predicting whether a subject will develop two diseases). Conclusion In this study, four co-expression differential genes for OSA and NAFLD were obtained, and they can predict the occurrence of both diseases. Transcriptional mechanisms involved in OSA and NAFLD interactions may be better understood by exploring these key genes. Simultaneously, this study provides potential diagnostic and therapeutic markers for patients with OSA and NAFLD.
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- Rou Zhang
- Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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Cantrell AC, Besanson J, Williams Q, Hoang N, Edwards K, Bishop GR, Chen Y, Zeng H, Chen JX. Ferrostatin-1 specifically targets mitochondrial iron-sulfur clusters and aconitase to improve cardiac function in Sirtuin 3 cardiomyocyte knockout mice. J Mol Cell Cardiol 2024; 192:36-47. [PMID: 38734062 PMCID: PMC11164624 DOI: 10.1016/j.yjmcc.2024.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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AIMS Ferroptosis is a form of iron-regulated cell death implicated in ischemic heart disease. Our previous study revealed that Sirtuin 3 (SIRT3) is associated with ferroptosis and cardiac fibrosis. In this study, we tested whether the knockout of SIRT3 in cardiomyocytes (SIRT3cKO) promotes mitochondrial ferroptosis and whether the blockade of ferroptosis would ameliorate mitochondrial dysfunction. METHODS AND RESULTS Mitochondrial and cytosolic fractions were isolated from the ventricles of mice. Cytosolic and mitochondrial ferroptosis were analyzed by comparison to SIRT3loxp mice. An echocardiography study showed that SIRT3cKO mice developed heart failure as evidenced by a reduction of EF% and FS% compared to SIRT3loxp mice. Comparison of mitochondrial and cytosolic fractions of SIRT3cKO and SIRT3loxp mice revealed that, upon loss of SIRT3, mitochondrial, but not cytosolic, total lysine acetylation was significantly increased. Similarly, acetylated p53 was significantly upregulated only in the mitochondria. These data demonstrate that SIRT3 is the primary mitochondrial deacetylase. Most importantly, loss of SIRT3 resulted in significant reductions of frataxin, aconitase, and glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) in the mitochondria. This was accompanied by a significant increase in levels of mitochondrial 4-hydroxynonenal. Treatment of SIRT3cKO mice with the ferroptosis inhibitor ferrostatin-1 (Fer-1) for 14 days significantly improved preexisting heart failure. Mechanistically, Fer-1 treatment significantly increased GPX4 and aconitase expression/activity, increased mitochondrial iron‑sulfur clusters, and improved mitochondrial membrane potential and Complex IV activity. CONCLUSIONS Inhibition of ferroptosis ameliorated cardiac dysfunction by specifically targeting mitochondrial aconitase and iron‑sulfur clusters. Blockade of mitochondrial ferroptosis may be a novel therapeutic target for mitochondrial cardiomyopathies.
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- Aubrey C Cantrell
- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Jackson, MS 39216, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Jackson, MS 39216, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Jackson, MS 39216, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Jackson, MS 39216, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Jackson, MS 39216, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Jackson, MS 39216, USA
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- Department of Physiology & Biophysics, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Jackson, MS 39216, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Jackson, MS 39216, USA.
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Jackson, MS 39216, USA.
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Zhang B, Mullmann J, Ludewig AH, Fernandez IR, Bales TR, Weiss RS, Schroeder FC. Acylspermidines are conserved mitochondrial sirtuin-dependent metabolites. Nat Chem Biol 2024; 20:812-822. [PMID: 38167917 DOI: 10.1038/s41589-023-01511-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
Abstract
Sirtuins are nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+)-dependent protein lysine deacylases regulating metabolism and stress responses; however, characterization of the removed acyl groups and their downstream metabolic fates remains incomplete. Here we employed untargeted comparative metabolomics to reinvestigate mitochondrial sirtuin biochemistry. First, we identified N-glutarylspermidines as metabolites downstream of the mitochondrial sirtuin SIR-2.3 in Caenorhabditis elegans and demonstrated that SIR-2.3 functions as a lysine deglutarylase and that N-glutarylspermidines can be derived from O-glutaryl-ADP-ribose. Subsequent targeted analysis of C. elegans, mouse and human metabolomes revealed a chemically diverse range of N-acylspermidines, and formation of N-succinylspermidines and/or N-glutarylspermidines was observed downstream of mammalian mitochondrial sirtuin SIRT5 in two cell lines, consistent with annotated functions of SIRT5. Finally, N-glutarylspermidines were found to adversely affect C. elegans lifespan and mammalian cell proliferation. Our results indicate that N-acylspermidines are conserved metabolites downstream of mitochondrial sirtuins that facilitate annotation of sirtuin enzymatic activities in vivo and may contribute to sirtuin-dependent phenotypes.
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- Bingsen Zhang
- Boyce Thompson Institute, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Boyce Thompson Institute, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Boyce Thompson Institute, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA.
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA.
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Wang ZH, Wang ZJ, Liu HC, Wang CY, Wang YQ, Yue Y, Zhao C, Wang G, Wan JP. Targeting mitochondria for ovarian aging: new insights into mechanisms and therapeutic potential. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1417007. [PMID: 38952389 PMCID: PMC11215021 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1417007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024] Open
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Ovarian aging is a complex process characterized by a decline in oocyte quantity and quality, directly impacting fertility and overall well-being. Recent researches have identified mitochondria as pivotal players in the aging of ovaries, influencing various hallmarks and pathways governing this intricate process. In this review, we discuss the multifaceted role of mitochondria in determining ovarian fate, and outline the pivotal mechanisms through which mitochondria contribute to ovarian aging. Specifically, we emphasize the potential of targeting mitochondrial dysfunction through innovative therapeutic approaches, including antioxidants, metabolic improvement, biogenesis promotion, mitophagy enhancement, mitochondrial transfer, and traditional Chinese medicine. These strategies hold promise as effective means to mitigate age-related fertility decline and preserve ovarian health. Drawing insights from advanced researches in the field, this review provides a deeper understanding of the intricate interplay between mitochondrial function and ovarian aging, offering valuable perspectives for the development of novel therapeutic interventions aimed at preserving fertility and enhancing overall reproductive health.
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- Zi-Han Wang
- Department of Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Jinan Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Major Gynecological Diseases, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Jinan Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Major Gynecological Diseases, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Jinan Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Major Gynecological Diseases, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Jinan Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Major Gynecological Diseases, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Jinan Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Major Gynecological Diseases, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Cancer Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Jinan Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Major Gynecological Diseases, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Jinan Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Major Gynecological Diseases, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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Simó-Mirabet P, Naya-Català F, Calduch-Giner JA, Pérez-Sánchez J. The Expansion of Sirtuin Gene Family in Gilthead Sea Bream ( Sparus aurata)-Phylogenetic, Syntenic, and Functional Insights across the Vertebrate/Fish Lineage. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:6273. [PMID: 38892461 PMCID: PMC11172991 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25116273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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The Sirtuin (SIRT1-7) family comprises seven evolutionary-conserved enzymes that couple cellular NAD availability with health, nutrition and welfare status in vertebrates. This study re-annotated the sirt3/5 branch in the gilthead sea bream, revealing three paralogues of sirt3 (sirt3.1a/sirt3.1b/sirt3.2) and two of sirt5 (sirt5a/sirt5b) in this Perciform fish. The phylogeny and synteny analyses unveiled that the Sirt3.1/Sirt3.2 dichotomy was retained in teleosts and aquatic-living Sarcopterygian after early vertebrate 2R whole genome duplication (WGD). Additionally, only certain percomorphaceae and gilthead sea bream showed a conserved tandem-duplicated synteny block involving the mammalian-clustered sirt3.1 gene (psmd13-sirt3.1a/b-drd4-cdhr5-ctsd). Conversely, the expansion of the Sirt5 branch was shaped by the teleost-specific 3R WGD. As extensively reviewed in the literature, human-orthologues (sirt3.1/sirt5a) showed a high, conserved expression in skeletal muscle that increased as development advanced. However, recent sirt3.2 and sirt5b suffered an overall muscle transcriptional silencing across life, as well as an enhanced expression on immune-relevant tissues and gills. These findings fill gaps in the ontogeny and differentiation of Sirt genes in the environmentally adaptable gilthead sea bream, becoming a good starting point to advance towards a full understanding of its neo-functionalization. The mechanisms originating from these new paralogs also open new perspectives in the study of cellular energy sensing processes in vertebrates.
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- Instituto de Acuicultura Torre de la Sal (IATS, CSIC), 12595 Ribera de Cabanes, Castellón, Spain; (P.S.-M.); (F.N.-C.); (J.A.C.-G.)
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Zhou Y, Zhang X, Baker JS, Davison GW, Yan X. Redox signaling and skeletal muscle adaptation during aerobic exercise. iScience 2024; 27:109643. [PMID: 38650987 PMCID: PMC11033207 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.109643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Redox regulation is a fundamental physiological phenomenon related to oxygen-dependent metabolism, and skeletal muscle is mainly regarded as a primary site for oxidative phosphorylation. Several studies have revealed the importance of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) in the signaling process relating to muscle adaptation during exercise. To date, improving knowledge of redox signaling in modulating exercise adaptation has been the subject of comprehensive work and scientific inquiry. The primary aim of this review is to elucidate the molecular and biochemical pathways aligned to RONS as activators of skeletal muscle adaptation and to further identify the interconnecting mechanisms controlling redox balance. We also discuss the RONS-mediated pathways during the muscle adaptive process, including mitochondrial biogenesis, muscle remodeling, vascular angiogenesis, neuron regeneration, and the role of exogenous antioxidants.
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- Yingsong Zhou
- Faculty of Sports Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- School of Wealth Management, Ningbo University of Finance and Economics, Ningbo, China
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- Centre for Health and Exercise Science Research, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong 999077, Hong Kong
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- Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Institute, Ulster University, Belfast BT15 IED, UK
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- School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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Dantas-Ferreira R, Ciocca D, Vuillez P, Dumont S, Boitard C, Rogner UC, Challet E. Deletion of the Clock Gene Bmal2 Leads to Alterations in Hypothalamic Clocks, Circadian Regulation of Feeding, and Energy Balance. J Neurosci 2024; 44:e1886232024. [PMID: 38531632 PMCID: PMC11079965 DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.1886-23.2024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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BMAL2 (ARNTL2) is a paralog of BMAL1 that can form heterodimers with the other circadian factors CLOCK and NPAS2 to activate transcription of clock and clock-controlled genes. To assess a possible role of Bmal2 in the circadian regulation of metabolism, we investigated daily variations of energy metabolism, feeding behavior, and locomotor behavior, as well as ability to anticipate restricted food access in male mice knock-out for Bmal2 (B2KO). While their amount of food intake and locomotor activity were normal compared with wild-type mice, B2KO mice displayed increased adiposity (1.5-fold higher) and fasted hyperinsulinemia (fourfold higher) and tended to have lower energy expenditure at night. Impairment of the master clock in the suprachiasmatic nuclei was evidenced by the shorter free-running period (-14 min/cycle) of B2KO mice compared with wild-type controls and by a loss of daily rhythmicity in expression of intracellular metabolic regulators (e.g., Lipoprotein lipase and Uncoupling protein 2). The circadian window of eating was longer in B2KO mice. The circadian patterns of food intake and meal numbers were bimodal in control mice but not in B2KO mice. In response to restricted feeding, food-anticipatory activity was almost prevented in B2KO mice, suggesting altered food clock that controls anticipation of food availability. In the mediobasal hypothalamus of B2KO mice, expression of genes coding orexigenic neuropeptides (including Neuropeptide y and Agouti-Related Peptide) was downregulated, while Lipoprotein lipase expression lost its rhythmicity. Together, these data highlight that BMAL2 has major impacts on brain regulation of metabolic rhythms, sleep-wake cycle, and food anticipation.
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- Rosana Dantas-Ferreira
- Institute of Cellular and Integrative Neurosciences, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg 67000, France
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- Chronobiotron, CNRS, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg 67000, France
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- Institute of Cellular and Integrative Neurosciences, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg 67000, France
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- Institute of Cellular and Integrative Neurosciences, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg 67000, France
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- Institut Cochin, CNRS, Institut National de la Santé et la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), Université Paris Cité, Paris 75014, France
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- Institut Cochin, CNRS, Institut National de la Santé et la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), Université Paris Cité, Paris 75014, France
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- Institute of Cellular and Integrative Neurosciences, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg 67000, France
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Wang H, Yuan T, Wang Y, Liu C, Li D, Li Z, Sun S. Osteoclasts and osteoarthritis: Novel intervention targets and therapeutic potentials during aging. Aging Cell 2024; 23:e14092. [PMID: 38287696 PMCID: PMC11019147 DOI: 10.1111/acel.14092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA), a chronic degenerative joint disease, is highly prevalent among the aging population, and often leads to joint pain, disability, and a diminished quality of life. Although considerable research has been conducted, the precise molecular mechanisms propelling OA pathogenesis continue to be elusive, thereby impeding the development of effective therapeutics. Notably, recent studies have revealed subchondral bone lesions precede cartilage degeneration in the early stage of OA. This development is marked by escalated osteoclast-mediated bone resorption, subsequent imbalances in bone metabolism, accelerated bone turnover, and a decrease in bone volume, thereby contributing significantly to the pathological changes. While the role of aging hallmarks in OA has been extensively elucidated from the perspective of chondrocytes, their connection with osteoclasts is not yet fully understood. There is compelling evidence to suggest that age-related abnormalities such as epigenetic alterations, proteostasis network disruption, cellular senescence, and mitochondrial dysfunction, can stimulate osteoclast activity. This review intends to systematically discuss how aging hallmarks contribute to OA pathogenesis, placing particular emphasis on the age-induced shifts in osteoclast activity. It also aims to stimulate future studies probing into the pathological mechanisms and therapeutic approaches targeting osteoclasts in OA during aging.
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- Haojue Wang
- Department of Joint Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of MedicineShandong UniversityJinanShandongChina
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of MedicineShandong UniversityJinanShandongChina
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- Department of Joint SurgeryShandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical UniversityJinanShandongChina
- Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Medical Science and Technology Innovation CenterShandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical SciencesJinanShandongChina
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of MedicineShandong UniversityJinanShandongChina
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- Department of Joint SurgeryShandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical UniversityJinanShandongChina
- Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Medical Science and Technology Innovation CenterShandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical SciencesJinanShandongChina
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- Department of Joint SurgeryShandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical UniversityJinanShandongChina
- Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Medical Science and Technology Innovation CenterShandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical SciencesJinanShandongChina
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of MedicineShandong UniversityJinanShandongChina
- Department of Joint SurgeryShandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical UniversityJinanShandongChina
- Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Medical Science and Technology Innovation CenterShandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical SciencesJinanShandongChina
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Yang J, Yu Z, Jiang Y, Zhang Z, Tian Y, Cai J, Wei M, Lyu Y, Yang D, Shen S, Xing G, Li M. SIRT3 alleviates painful diabetic neuropathy by mediating the FoxO3a-PINK1-Parkin signaling pathway to activate mitophagy. CNS Neurosci Ther 2024; 30:e14703. [PMID: 38572816 PMCID: PMC10993345 DOI: 10.1111/cns.14703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) is a common complication of diabetes. Previous studies have implicated that mitochondrial dysfunction plays a role in the development of PDN, but its pathogenesis and mechanism have not been fully investigated. METHODS In this study, we used high-fat diet/low-dose streptozotocin-induced rats as a model of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Behavioral testing, whole-cell patch-clamp recordings of dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons, and complex sensory nerve conduction velocity studies were used to assess peripheral neuropathy. Mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), ATP, tissue reactive oxygen species, and transmission electron microscopy were used to evaluate the function and morphology of mitochondria in DRG. Real-time PCR, western blot, and immunofluorescence were performed to investigate the mechanism. RESULTS We found that damaged mitochondria were accumulated and mitophagy was inhibited in PDN rats. The expression of sirtuin 3 (SIRT3), which is an NAD+-dependent deacetylase in mitochondria, was inhibited. Overexpression of SIRT3 in DRG neurons by intrathecally administered LV-SIRT3 lentivirus ameliorated neurological and mitochondrial dysfunctions. This was evidenced by the reversal of allodynia and nociceptor hyperexcitability, as well as the restoration of MMP and ATP levels. Overexpression of SIRT3 restored the inhibited mitophagy by activating the FoxO3a-PINK1-Parkin signaling pathway. The effects of SIRT3 overexpression, including the reversal of allodynia and nociceptor hyperexcitability, the improvement of impaired mitochondria and mitophagy, and the restoration of PINK1 and Parkin expression, were counteracted when FoxO3a siRNA was intrathecally injected. CONCLUSION These results showed that SIRT3 overexpression ameliorates PDN via activation of FoxO3a-PINK1-Parkin-mediated mitophagy, suggesting that SIRT3 may become an encouraging therapeutic strategy for PDN.
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- Jing Yang
- Department of AnesthesiologyPeking University Third HospitalBeijingChina
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- Department of AnesthesiologyPeking University Third HospitalBeijingChina
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- Department of AnesthesiologyPeking University Third HospitalBeijingChina
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- Neuroscience Research Institute, Peking UniversityBeijingChina
- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical SciencesPeking University Health Science CenterBeijingChina
- Key Laboratory for NeuroscienceMinistry of Education of China and National Health Commission of ChinaBeijingChina
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- Neuroscience Research Institute, Peking UniversityBeijingChina
- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical SciencesPeking University Health Science CenterBeijingChina
- Key Laboratory for NeuroscienceMinistry of Education of China and National Health Commission of ChinaBeijingChina
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- Neuroscience Research Institute, Peking UniversityBeijingChina
- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical SciencesPeking University Health Science CenterBeijingChina
- Key Laboratory for NeuroscienceMinistry of Education of China and National Health Commission of ChinaBeijingChina
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- Department of AnesthesiologyPeking University Third HospitalBeijingChina
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- Department of AnesthesiologyPeking University Third HospitalBeijingChina
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- Department of AnesthesiologyPeking University Third HospitalBeijingChina
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- Department of AnesthesiologyPeking University Third HospitalBeijingChina
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- Neuroscience Research Institute, Peking UniversityBeijingChina
- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical SciencesPeking University Health Science CenterBeijingChina
- Key Laboratory for NeuroscienceMinistry of Education of China and National Health Commission of ChinaBeijingChina
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- Department of AnesthesiologyPeking University Third HospitalBeijingChina
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Chang HW, Park JJ, Lee WH, Kim SH, Lee JC, Nam HY, Kim MR, Han MW, Lee YS, Kim SY, Kim SW. Enhancer of zeste homolog 2 (EZH2)-dependent sirtuin-3 determines sensitivity to glucose starvation in radioresistant head and neck cancer cells. Cell Signal 2024; 115:111029. [PMID: 38163576 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2023.111029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Sirtuin 3 (SIRT3) regulates mitochondrial function as a mitochondrial deacetylase during oxidative stress. However, the specific regulatory mechanism and function of SIRT3 in radioresistant cancer cells are unclear. In this study, we aim to investigate how SIRT3 determines the susceptibility to glucose deprivation and its regulation in p53-based radioresistant head and neck cancer cells. We observed mitochondrial function using two established isogenic radioresistant subclones (HN3R-A [p53 null] and HN3R-B [p53 R282W]) with intratumoral p53 heterogeneity. Cell counting analysis was performed to evaluate cell proliferation and cell death. The correlation between the regulation of SIRT3 and enhancer of zeste homolog 2 (EZH2) was confirmed by immunoblotting and chromatin immunoprecipitation assay. p53-deficient radioresistant cells (HN3R-A) expression reduced SIRT3 levels and increased sensitivity to glucose deprivation due to mitochondrial dysfunction compared to other cells. In these cells, activation of SIRT3 significantly prevented glucose deprivation-induced cell death, whereas the loss of SIRT3 increased the susceptibility to glucose deficiency. We discovered that radiation-induced EZH2 directly binds to the SIRT3 promoter and represses the expression. Conversely, inhibiting EZH2 increased the expression of SIRT3 through epigenetic changes. Our findings indicate that p53-deficient radioresistant cells with enhanced EZH2 exhibit increased sensitivity to glucose deprivation due to SIRT3 suppression. The regulation of SIRT3 by EZH2 plays a critical role in determining the cell response to glucose deficiency in radioresistant cancer cells. Therefore, EZH2-dependent SIRT3 could be used as a predictive biomarker to select treatment options for patients with radiation-resistance.
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- Hyo Won Chang
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Gangneung Asan Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Gangneung, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Gangneung Asan Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Gangneung, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Hellenbrand J, Bloomer RJ, Van der Merwe M. The Effect of Short-Term NAD3® Supplementation on Circulating Adult Stem Cells in Healthy Individuals Aged 40-70 Years. Cureus 2024; 16:e55661. [PMID: 38590496 PMCID: PMC11000032 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.55661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Objective This study aimed to assess the impact of acute and short-term supplementation with NAD3®, a theacrine-containing supplement, on circulating adult stem cell numbers in a healthy male and female population aged 40-70 years. Methods This was a double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study with 12 participants randomized to receive either NAD3® or a placebo for seven days. Blood samples were collected after an overnight fast, before and after the seven-day supplementation period, and one and two hours after the final supplement dose. Using flow cytometry, circulating stem cells, including lymphocytoid CD34+ stem cells (CD45dimCD34+), stem cells associated with vascular maintenance and repair (CD45dimCD34+CD309+), CD34+ stem cells linked to a progenitor phenotype (CD45dimCD34+CD309neg), circulating endothelial stem cells (CD45negCD31+CD309+), and mesenchymal stem cells (CD45negCD90+) were quantified. Results Acute NAD3® supplementation did not result in the mobilization of stem cells from the bone marrow. However, seven days of daily NAD3® supplementation resulted in selective changes in circulating stem cell numbers. A significant time*treatment interaction was observed for CD45dimCD34+ cells (p=0.04) and CD45dimCD34+CD309neg cells (p=0.04), indicating a decrease in cell numbers with supplementation. There was also a trend toward an increase in circulating endothelial cells (p=0.08) with seven days of NAD3®supplementation. Conclusion Short-term NAD3® supplementation demonstrated an effect on the quantity of bone marrow-derived stem cells in circulation. The study suggests that this theacrine-containing supplement may play a role in modulating adult stem cell populations, emphasizing the potential impact of NAD3® on regenerative processes. Further research with extended supplementation periods and larger sample sizes is warranted to elucidate the functional consequences of these changes and explore the therapeutic implications for age-related declines in stem cell function.
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Lambona C, Zwergel C, Valente S, Mai A. SIRT3 Activation a Promise in Drug Development? New Insights into SIRT3 Biology and Its Implications on the Drug Discovery Process. J Med Chem 2024; 67:1662-1689. [PMID: 38261767 PMCID: PMC10859967 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.3c01979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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Sirtuins catalyze deacetylation of lysine residues with a NAD+-dependent mechanism. In mammals, the sirtuin family is composed of seven members, divided into four subclasses that differ in substrate specificity, subcellular localization, regulation, as well as interactions with other proteins, both within and outside the epigenetic field. Recently, much interest has been growing in SIRT3, which is mainly involved in regulating mitochondrial metabolism. Moreover, SIRT3 seems to be protective in diseases such as age-related, neurodegenerative, liver, kidney, heart, and metabolic ones, as well as in cancer. In most cases, activating SIRT3 could be a promising strategy to tackle these health problems. Here, we summarize the main biological functions, substrates, and interactors of SIRT3, as well as several molecules reported in the literature that are able to modulate SIRT3 activity. Among the activators, some derive from natural products, others from library screening, and others from the classical medicinal chemistry approach.
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- Chiara Lambona
- Department
of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza
University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department
of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza
University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department
of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza
University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department
of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza
University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
- Pasteur
Institute, Cenci-Bolognetti Foundation, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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Sipos F, Műzes G. Sirtuins Affect Cancer Stem Cells via Epigenetic Regulation of Autophagy. Biomedicines 2024; 12:386. [PMID: 38397988 PMCID: PMC10886574 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12020386] [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: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Sirtuins (SIRTs) are stress-responsive proteins that regulate several post-translational modifications, partly by acetylation, deacetylation, and affecting DNA methylation. As a result, they significantly regulate several cellular processes. In essence, they prolong lifespan and control the occurrence of spontaneous tumor growth. Members of the SIRT family have the ability to govern embryonic, hematopoietic, and other adult stem cells in certain tissues and cell types in distinct ways. Likewise, they can have both pro-tumor and anti-tumor effects on cancer stem cells, contingent upon the specific tissue from which they originate. The impact of autophagy on cancer stem cells, which varies depending on the specific circumstances, is a very intricate phenomenon that has significant significance for clinical and therapeutic purposes. SIRTs exert an impact on the autophagy process, whereas autophagy reciprocally affects the activity of certain SIRTs. The mechanism behind this connection in cancer stem cells remains poorly understood. This review presents the latest findings that position SIRTs at the point where cancer cells and autophagy interact. Our objective is to highlight the various roles of distinct SIRTs in cancer stem cell-related functions through autophagy. This would demonstrate their significance in the genesis and recurrence of cancer and offer a more precise understanding of their treatment possibilities in relation to autophagy.
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- Ferenc Sipos
- Immunology Division, Department of Internal Medicine and Hematology, Semmelweis University, 1088 Budapest, Hungary;
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Yi Y, Wang Y, Wu Y, Liu Y. Targeting SIRT4/TET2 Signaling Alleviates Human Keratinocyte Senescence by Reducing 5-hydroxymethylcytosine Loss. J Transl Med 2024; 104:100268. [PMID: 37898292 DOI: 10.1016/j.labinv.2023.100268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023] Open
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Skin aging is characterized by wrinkle formation and increased frailty and laxity, leading to the risk of age-related skin diseases. Keratinocyte is an important component of the epidermis in skin structure, and keratinocyte senescence has been identified as a pivotal factor in skin aging development. Because epigenetic pathways play a vital role in the regulation of skin aging, we evaluated human skin samples for DNA hydroxymethylation (5-hydroxymethylcytosine; 5-hmC) and SIRT4 expressions. Results found that both 5-hmC and SIRT4 showed a significant decrease in aged human skin samples. To test the results in vitro, human keratinocytes were cultured in H2O2, which modulates skin aging in vivo. However, H2O2-induced keratinocytes showed senescence-associated protein expression and significant downregulation of 5-hmC and SIRT4 expressions. Moreover, 5-hmC-converting enzymes ten eleven translocation 2 (TET2) showed a decrease and enhanced TET2 acetylation level in H2O2-induced keratinocytes. However, the overexpression of SIRT4 in keratinocytes alleviates the senescence phenotype, such as senescence-associated protein expression, decreases the TET2 acetylation, but increases TET2 and 5-hmC expressions. Our results provide a novel relevant mechanism whereby the epigenetic regulation of keratinocytes in skin aging may be correlated with SIRT4 expression and TET2 acetylation in 5-hmC alteration. Our study may provide a potential strategy for antiskin aging, which targets the SIRT4/TET2 axis involving epigenetic modification in keratinocyte senescence.
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- Yi Yi
- Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei, China
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- Trauma Center/Department of Emergency and Traumatic Surgery, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei, China
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- Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei, China.
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Wei W, Li T, Chen J, Fan Z, Gao F, Yu Z, Jiang Y. SIRT3/6: an amazing challenge and opportunity in the fight against fibrosis and aging. Cell Mol Life Sci 2024; 81:69. [PMID: 38294557 PMCID: PMC10830597 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-023-05093-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Fibrosis is a typical aging-related pathological process involving almost all organs, including the heart, kidney, liver, lung, and skin. Fibrogenesis is a highly orchestrated process defined by sequences of cellular response and molecular signals mechanisms underlying the disease. In pathophysiologic conditions associated with organ fibrosis, a variety of injurious stimuli such as metabolic disorders, epigenetic changes, and aging may induce the progression of fibrosis. Sirtuins protein is a kind of deacetylase which can regulate cell metabolism and participate in a variety of cell physiological functions. In this review, we outline our current understanding of common principles of fibrogenic mechanisms and the functional role of SIRT3/6 in aging-related fibrosis. In addition, sequences of novel protective strategies have been identified directly or indirectly according to these mechanisms. Here, we highlight the role and biological function of SIRT3/6 focus on aging fibrosis, as well as their inhibitors and activators as novel preventative or therapeutic interventions for aging-related tissue fibrosis.
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- Wenxin Wei
- School of Queen Mary, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nangchang University, 999 Xuefu Rd, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- The Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, 712000, China.
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- Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, 712046, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nangchang University, 999 Xuefu Rd, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nangchang University, 999 Xuefu Rd, Nanchang, 330031, China.
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Zhang J, Li W, Xue S, Gao P, Wang H, Chen H, Hong Y, Sun Q, Lu L, Wang Y, Wang Q. Qishen granule attenuates doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity by protecting mitochondrial function and reducing oxidative stress through regulation of Sirtuin3. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 319:117134. [PMID: 37714227 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Doxorubicin (DOX) is one of the most potent chemotherapy drugs available today. However, the adverse effect of cardiotoxicity limits its clinical application. New approaches are being investigated for the treatment of doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity (DIC). Doxorubicin is enriched in mitochondria and it could induce imbalance of protein modification, including acetylation of mitochondria proteins, thereby inducing DIC. Restoration of mitochondria function is an effective way to attenuate DIC. The formula for traditional Chinese medicine Granules of Qishen (QSG) was derived from the classic formula "Zhen-Wu-Tang" which has been extensively used in the treatment of myocardial infarction. It consists of six traditional Chinese medicines, including Astragalus membranaceus var. mongholicus (Bunge) P.K.Hsiao (Fabaceae), Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge (Lamiaceae), Lonicera japonica Thunb. (Caprifoliaceae), Aconitum carmichaelii Debeaux (Ranunculaceae), Scrophularia ningpoensis Hemsl. (Scrophulariaceae), and Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch. (Fabaceae). QSG is a potential anti-DIC formula. A better understanding of the effectiveness and pharmacological mechanisms of QSG will aid in the prevention and treatment of DIC. AIM OF THE STUDY The purpose of this research was to explore the effectiveness of QSG in the treatment of DIC and to explore whether QSG could protect mitochondrial function and reduce oxidative damage by activating Sirtuin3(SIRT3)/Acetylated-superoxide dismutase 2(Ac-SOD2) signaling pathway. MATERIALS AND METHODS DOX was injected into mice through the tail vein to construct a mouse model of DOX-induced cardiotoxicity to explore the therapeutic effect of QSG in animals. Meanwhile, the H9C2 cell model was used to study the mechanism of QSG. The cardiac function was evaluated by echocardiography, hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) staining and measurement of serum levels of creatine kinase isoenzymes (CK-MB) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH). Oxidative damage was evaluated by 2',7'-dichlorodihydro fluorescein diacetate (DCFH-DA) staining and Mito-SOX Red staining. Levels of total superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and malondialdehyde (MDA) content were measured by following the instructions of commercially available kits. In order to detect the changes in mitochondrial membrane potential, cells were stained using the mitochondrial membrane potential detection kit (JC-1). Western blot analysis was applied to detect protein expressions of SIRT3, Ac-SOD2, Acetylation Lysine (Ac-Lys), Bax and Bcl-2. H9C2 cells were treated with SIRT3 inhibitor, in order to determine if QSG had effects via the SIRT3/Ac-SOD2 pathway. RESULTS In vivo studies showed that QSG ameliorated doxorubicin-induced damage of cardiac function in DIC mice model. The ejection fraction (EF) and fractional shortening (FS) were all up-regulated by QSG treatment. QSG decreased MDA levels and increased SOD activity. Meanwhile, doxorubicin induced high level of protein acetylation and QSG restored the acetylated protein back to normal levels. In particular, QSG upregulated expression of SIRT3 and downregulated Ac-SOD level. In vitro study demonstrated that QSG restored mitochondrial membrane potential, increased ATP level and reduced mitochondrial ROS production. When H9C2 cells were co-incubated with SIRT3 inhibitor, the efficacies of QSG on mitochondrial function were abrogated. Meanwhile, the regulative effects of QSG on SIRT3/Ac-SOD2 pathway were also abolished. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates that QSG is effective in treating DIC. QSG ameliorates oxidative damage and protects mitochondrial function partly by restoring protein acetylation level and by activating the SIRT3/Ac-SOD2 pathway.
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- Jingmei Zhang
- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- College of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- College of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- College of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- College of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of TCM Syndrome and Formula, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China; Key Laboratory of TCM Syndrome and Formula (Beijing University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- College of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of TCM Syndrome and Formula, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China; Key Laboratory of TCM Syndrome and Formula (Beijing University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of TCM Syndrome and Formula, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China; Key Laboratory of TCM Syndrome and Formula (Beijing University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100029, China.
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LeFort KR, Rungratanawanich W, Song BJ. Contributing roles of mitochondrial dysfunction and hepatocyte apoptosis in liver diseases through oxidative stress, post-translational modifications, inflammation, and intestinal barrier dysfunction. Cell Mol Life Sci 2024; 81:34. [PMID: 38214802 PMCID: PMC10786752 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-023-05061-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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This review provides an update on recent findings from basic, translational, and clinical studies on the molecular mechanisms of mitochondrial dysfunction and apoptosis of hepatocytes in multiple liver diseases, including but not limited to alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD), metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), and drug-induced liver injury (DILI). While the ethanol-inducible cytochrome P450-2E1 (CYP2E1) is mainly responsible for oxidizing binge alcohol via the microsomal ethanol oxidizing system, it is also responsible for metabolizing many xenobiotics, including pollutants, chemicals, drugs, and specific diets abundant in n-6 fatty acids, into toxic metabolites in many organs, including the liver, causing pathological insults through organelles such as mitochondria and endoplasmic reticula. Oxidative imbalances (oxidative stress) in mitochondria promote the covalent modifications of lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids through enzymatic and non-enzymatic mechanisms. Excessive changes stimulate various post-translational modifications (PTMs) of mitochondrial proteins, transcription factors, and histones. Increased PTMs of mitochondrial proteins inactivate many enzymes involved in the reduction of oxidative species, fatty acid metabolism, and mitophagy pathways, leading to mitochondrial dysfunction, energy depletion, and apoptosis. Unique from other organelles, mitochondria control many signaling cascades involved in bioenergetics (fat metabolism), inflammation, and apoptosis/necrosis of hepatocytes. When mitochondrial homeostasis is shifted, these pathways become altered or shut down, likely contributing to the death of hepatocytes with activation of inflammation and hepatic stellate cells, causing liver fibrosis and cirrhosis. This review will encapsulate how mitochondrial dysfunction contributes to hepatocyte apoptosis in several types of liver diseases in order to provide recommendations for targeted therapeutics.
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- Karli R LeFort
- Section of Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA.
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- Section of Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Section of Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA.
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Cantrell AC, Zeng H, Chen JX. The Therapeutic Potential of Targeting Ferroptosis in the Treatment of Mitochondrial Cardiomyopathies and Heart Failure. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 2024; 83:23-32. [PMID: 37816193 PMCID: PMC10843296 DOI: 10.1097/fjc.0000000000001496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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ABSTRACT Ferroptosis is a form of iron-regulated cell death implicated in a wide array of diseases, including heart failure, hypertension, and numerous cardiomyopathies. In addition, mitochondrial dysfunction has been associated with several of these same disease states. However, the role of the mitochondrion in ferroptotic cell death remains debated. As a major regulator of cellular iron levels, the mitochondria may very well play a crucial role in the mechanisms behind ferroptosis, but at this point, this has not been adequately defined. Emerging evidence from our laboratory and others indicates a critical role of mitochondrial Sirtuin 3, a deacetylase linked with longevity and protection against numerous conditions, in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Here, we provide a brief overview of the potential roles of Sirtuin 3 in mitochondrial iron homeostasis and its contribution to the mitochondrial cardiomyopathy of Friedreich's ataxia and diabetic cardiomyopathy. We also discuss the current knowledge of the involvement of ferroptosis and the mitochondria in these and other cardiovascular disease states, including doxorubicin-induced cardiomyopathy, and provide insight into areas requiring further investigation.
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- Aubrey C Cantrell
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Jackson, MS
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Chen H, Guo Z, Sun Y, Dai X. The immunometabolic reprogramming of microglia in Alzheimer's disease. Neurochem Int 2023; 171:105614. [PMID: 37748710 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuint.2023.105614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an age-related neurodegenerative disorder (NDD). In the central nervous system (CNS), immune cells like microglia could reprogram intracellular metabolism to alter or exert cellular immune functions in response to environmental stimuli. In AD, microglia could be activated and differentiated into pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory phenotypes, and these differences in cellular phenotypes resulted in variance in cellular energy metabolism. Considering the enormous energy requirement of microglia for immune functions, the changes in mitochondria-centered energy metabolism and substrates of microglia are crucial for the cellular regulation of immune responses. Here we reviewed the mechanisms of microglial metabolic reprogramming by analyzing their flexible metabolic patterns and changes that occurred in their metabolism during the development of AD. Further, we summarized the role of drugs in modulating immunometabolic reprogramming to prevent neuroinflammation, which may shed light on a new research direction for AD treatment.
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- Hongli Chen
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functional Food, College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University, Beijing, 100023, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functional Food, College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University, Beijing, 100023, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functional Food, College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University, Beijing, 100023, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functional Food, College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University, Beijing, 100023, China.
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Foglio E, D’Avorio E, Vitiello L, Masuelli L, Bei R, Pacifici F, Della-Morte D, Mirabilii S, Ricciardi MR, Tafuri A, Garaci E, Russo MA, Tafani M, Limana F. Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiac Senescence Is Alleviated Following Treatment with Combined Polyphenols and Micronutrients through Enhancement in Mitophagy. Cells 2023; 12:2605. [PMID: 37998340 PMCID: PMC10670650 DOI: 10.3390/cells12222605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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Oxidative stress and impaired mitophagy are the hallmarks of cardiomyocyte senescence. Specifically, a decrease in mitophagic flux leads to the accumulation of damaged mitochondria and the development of senescence through increased ROS and other mediators. In this study, we describe the preventive role of A5+, a mix of polyphenols and other micronutrients, in doxorubicin (DOXO)-induced senescence of H9C2 cells. Specifically, H9C2 cells exposed to DOXO showed an increase in the protein expression proteins of senescence-associated genes, p21 and p16, and a decrease in the telomere binding factors TRF1 and TRF2, indicative of senescence induction. Nevertheless, A5+ pre-treatment attenuated the senescent-like cell phenotype, as evidenced by inhibition of all senescent markers and a decrease in SA-β-gal staining in DOXO-treated H9C2 cells. Importantly, A5+ restored the LC3 II/LC3 I ratio, Parkin and BNIP3 expression, therefore rescuing mitophagy, and decreased ROS production. Further, A5+ pre-treatment determined a ripolarization of the mitochondrial membrane and improved basal respiration. A5+-mediated protective effects might be related to its ability to activate mitochondrial SIRT3 in synergy with other micronutrients, but in contrast with SIRT4 activation. Accordingly, SIRT4 knockdown in H9C2 cells further increased MnSOD activity, enhanced mitophagy, and reduced ROS generation following A5+ pre-treatment and DOXO exposure compared to WT cells. Indeed, we demonstrated that A5+ protects H9C2 cells from DOXO-induced senescence, establishing a new specific role for A5+ in controlling mitochondrial quality control by restoring SIRT3 activity and mitophagy, which provided a molecular basis for the development of therapeutic strategies against cardiomyocyte senescence.
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- Eleonora Foglio
- Technoscience, Parco Scientifico e Tecnologico Pontino, 04100 Latina, Italy
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- Department of Human Sciences and Quality of Life Promotion, San Raffaele University, 00166 Rome, Italy (F.P.); (D.D.-M.); (E.G.); (M.A.R.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (L.M.); (M.T.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Human Sciences and Quality of Life Promotion, San Raffaele University, 00166 Rome, Italy (F.P.); (D.D.-M.); (E.G.); (M.A.R.)
- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Human Sciences and Quality of Life Promotion, San Raffaele University, 00166 Rome, Italy (F.P.); (D.D.-M.); (E.G.); (M.A.R.)
- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy
- Department of Neurology, Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL 33136, USA
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- Hematology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (S.M.); (M.R.R.); (A.T.)
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- Hematology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (S.M.); (M.R.R.); (A.T.)
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- Hematology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (S.M.); (M.R.R.); (A.T.)
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- Department of Human Sciences and Quality of Life Promotion, San Raffaele University, 00166 Rome, Italy (F.P.); (D.D.-M.); (E.G.); (M.A.R.)
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- Department of Human Sciences and Quality of Life Promotion, San Raffaele University, 00166 Rome, Italy (F.P.); (D.D.-M.); (E.G.); (M.A.R.)
- IRCCS San Raffaele Roma, 00166 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (L.M.); (M.T.)
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- Department of Human Sciences and Quality of Life Promotion, San Raffaele University, 00166 Rome, Italy (F.P.); (D.D.-M.); (E.G.); (M.A.R.)
- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Pathology, IRCCS San Raffaele Roma, 00166 Rome, Italy
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Wang X, Wu H, An J, Zhang G, Chen Y, Fu L, Tao L, Liang G, Shen X. Cyclovirobuxine D alleviates aldosterone-induced myocardial hypertrophy by protecting mitochondrial function depending on the mutual regulation of Nrf2-SIRT3. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 167:115618. [PMID: 37793277 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cyclovirobuxine D (CVB-D) is a natural alkaloid that exhibits multiple pharmacological activities, such as anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative stress, and anti-cancer properties. However, its specific protective mechanism of action for myocardial hypertrophy remains unresolved. PURPOSE This work was to investigate the ameliorative impact of CVB-D in myocardial hypertrophy, and to elucidate aldosterone (ALD)-induced myocardial hypertrophy by inhibiting the SIRT3 mediated Nrf2 activation. METHODS The myocardial hypertrophy model was reproduced by ALD both in vitro and in vivo, and the protective effect of CVB-D on myocardium and mitochondria was evaluated by TEM, H&E, qPCR, Western blot and ChIP. An immunoprecipitation experiment was adopted to evaluate the acetylation level of Nrf2 and the binding between SIRT3 and Nrf2. Additionally, bardoxolone-methyl (BAR, an Nrf2 agonist), ML385 (an Nrf2 inhibitor), resveratrol (RES, a SIRT3 agonist), and 3-TYP (a SIRT3 inhibitor) were used to confirm the molecular mechanism of CVB-D. Lastly, a molecular docking technique was employed to predict the binding site of SIRT3 and Nrf2 proteins. RESULTS Our findings suggested that CVB-D improved mitochondrial function, leading to a reduction in ALD-induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy. By CVB-D treatment, there was an activation of mutual regulation between Nrf2 and SIRT3. Specifically, CVB-D resulted in the increase of Nrf2 protein in the nucleus and activated Nrf2 signaling pathway, thus up-regulating SIRT3. The activation of SIRT3 and the protective action of mitochondrion disappeared because of the intervention of ML385. After CVB-D activated SIRT3, the acetylation level of Nrf2 decreased, followed by activating the Nrf2 pathway. The activation of Nrf2 and mitochondrial protection by CVB-D were reversed by 3-TYP. Our results are also supported by Co-IP and molecular docking analysis, revealing that CVB-D promotes SIRT3-mediated Nrf2 activation. CONCLUSION Thus, CVB-D ameliorates ALD-induced myocardial hypertrophy by recovering mitochondrial function by activating the mutual regulation of Nrf2 and SIRT3. Thus, CVB-D could be a beneficial drug for myocardial hypertrophy.
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- Xueting Wang
- The State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants (The Key Laboratory of Endemic and Ethnic Diseases of Ministry of Education), Guizhou Medical University, Guian New District, 550025 Guizhou, China; Medical College, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, 550025 Guizhou, China; The Department of Pharmacology of Materia Medica (The High Efficacy Application of Natural Medicinal Resources Engineering Center of Guizhou Province and The high educational key laboratory of Guizhou province for natural medicianl Pharmacology and Druggability), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guian New District, 550025 Guizhou, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants (The Key Laboratory of Endemic and Ethnic Diseases of Ministry of Education), Guizhou Medical University, Guian New District, 550025 Guizhou, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants (The Key Laboratory of Endemic and Ethnic Diseases of Ministry of Education), Guizhou Medical University, Guian New District, 550025 Guizhou, China; The Department of Pharmacology of Materia Medica (The High Efficacy Application of Natural Medicinal Resources Engineering Center of Guizhou Province and The high educational key laboratory of Guizhou province for natural medicianl Pharmacology and Druggability), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guian New District, 550025 Guizhou, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants (The Key Laboratory of Endemic and Ethnic Diseases of Ministry of Education), Guizhou Medical University, Guian New District, 550025 Guizhou, China; The Department of Pharmacology of Materia Medica (The High Efficacy Application of Natural Medicinal Resources Engineering Center of Guizhou Province and The high educational key laboratory of Guizhou province for natural medicianl Pharmacology and Druggability), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guian New District, 550025 Guizhou, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants (The Key Laboratory of Endemic and Ethnic Diseases of Ministry of Education), Guizhou Medical University, Guian New District, 550025 Guizhou, China; The Department of Pharmacology of Materia Medica (The High Efficacy Application of Natural Medicinal Resources Engineering Center of Guizhou Province and The high educational key laboratory of Guizhou province for natural medicianl Pharmacology and Druggability), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guian New District, 550025 Guizhou, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants (The Key Laboratory of Endemic and Ethnic Diseases of Ministry of Education), Guizhou Medical University, Guian New District, 550025 Guizhou, China; The Department of Pharmacology of Materia Medica (The High Efficacy Application of Natural Medicinal Resources Engineering Center of Guizhou Province and The high educational key laboratory of Guizhou province for natural medicianl Pharmacology and Druggability), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guian New District, 550025 Guizhou, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants (The Key Laboratory of Endemic and Ethnic Diseases of Ministry of Education), Guizhou Medical University, Guian New District, 550025 Guizhou, China; The Department of Pharmacology of Materia Medica (The High Efficacy Application of Natural Medicinal Resources Engineering Center of Guizhou Province and The high educational key laboratory of Guizhou province for natural medicianl Pharmacology and Druggability), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guian New District, 550025 Guizhou, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants (The Key Laboratory of Endemic and Ethnic Diseases of Ministry of Education), Guizhou Medical University, Guian New District, 550025 Guizhou, China.
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- The State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants (The Key Laboratory of Endemic and Ethnic Diseases of Ministry of Education), Guizhou Medical University, Guian New District, 550025 Guizhou, China; The Department of Pharmacology of Materia Medica (The High Efficacy Application of Natural Medicinal Resources Engineering Center of Guizhou Province and The high educational key laboratory of Guizhou province for natural medicianl Pharmacology and Druggability), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guian New District, 550025 Guizhou, China.
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Trinh D, Israwi AR, Brar H, Villafuerte JEA, Laylo R, Patel H, Jafri S, Al Halabi L, Sinnathurai S, Reehal K, Shi A, Gnanamanogaran V, Garabedian N, Pham I, Thrasher D, Monnier PP, Volpicelli-Daley LA, Nash JE. Parkinson's disease pathology is directly correlated to SIRT3 in human subjects and animal models: Implications for AAV.SIRT3-myc as a disease-modifying therapy. Neurobiol Dis 2023; 187:106287. [PMID: 37704058 DOI: 10.1016/j.nbd.2023.106287] [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: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023] Open
Abstract
In Parkinson's disease (PD), post-mortem studies in affected brain regions have demonstrated a decline in mitochondrial number and function. This combined with many studies in cell and animal models suggest that mitochondrial dysfunction is central to PD pathology. We and others have shown that the mitochondrial protein deacetylase, SIRT3, has neurorestorative effects in PD models. In this study, to determine whether there is a link between PD pathology and SIRT3, we analysed SIRT3 levels in human subjects with PD, and compared to age-matched controls. In the SNc of PD subjects, SIRT3 was reduced by 56.8 ± 15.5% compared to control, regardless of age (p < 0.05, R = 0.6539). Given that age is the primary risk factor for PD, this finding suggests that reduced SIRT3 may contribute to PD pathology. Next, we measured whether there was a correlation between α-synuclein and SIRT3. In a parallel study, we assessed the disease-modifying potential of SIRT3 over-expression in a seeding model of α-synuclein. In PFF rats, infusion of rAAV1.SIRT3-myc reduced abundance of α-synuclein inclusions by 30.1 ± 18.5%. This was not observed when deacetylation deficient SIRT3H248Y was transduced, demonstrating the importance of SIRT3 deacetylation in reducing α-synuclein aggregation. These studies confirm that there is a clear difference in SIRT3 levels in subjects with PD compared to age-matched controls, suggesting a link between SIRT3 and the progression of PD. We also demonstrate that over-expression of SIRT3 reduces α-synuclein aggregation, further validating AAV.SIRT3-myc as a potential disease-modifying solution for PD.
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- Dennison Trinh
- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Cell and Systems Biology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Cell and Systems Biology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Cell and Systems Biology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Schunke KJ, Rodriguez J, Dyavanapalli J, Schloen J, Wang X, Escobar J, Kowalik G, Cheung EC, Ribeiro C, Russo R, Alber BR, Dergacheva O, Chen SW, Murillo-Berlioz AE, Lee KB, Trachiotis G, Entcheva E, Brantner CA, Mendelowitz D, Kay MW. Outcomes of hypothalamic oxytocin neuron-driven cardioprotection after acute myocardial infarction. Basic Res Cardiol 2023; 118:43. [PMID: 37801130 PMCID: PMC10558415 DOI: 10.1007/s00395-023-01013-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
Abstract
Altered autonomic balance is a hallmark of numerous cardiovascular diseases, including myocardial infarction (MI). Although device-based vagal stimulation is cardioprotective during chronic disease, a non-invasive approach to selectively stimulate the cardiac parasympathetic system immediately after an infarction does not exist and is desperately needed. Cardiac vagal neurons (CVNs) in the brainstem receive powerful excitation from a population of neurons in the paraventricular nucleus (PVN) of the hypothalamus that co-release oxytocin (OXT) and glutamate to excite CVNs. We tested if chemogenetic activation of PVN-OXT neurons following MI would be cardioprotective. The PVN of neonatal rats was transfected with vectors to selectively express DREADDs within OXT neurons. At 6 weeks of age, an MI was induced and DREADDs were activated with clozapine-N-oxide. Seven days following MI, patch-clamp electrophysiology confirmed the augmented excitatory neurotransmission from PVN-OXT neurons to downstream nuclei critical for parasympathetic activity with treatment (43.7 ± 10 vs 86.9 ± 9 pA; MI vs. treatment), resulting in stark improvements in survival (85% vs. 95%; MI vs. treatment), inflammation, fibrosis assessed by trichrome blue staining, mitochondrial function assessed by Seahorse assays, and reduced incidence of arrhythmias (50% vs. 10% cumulative incidence of ventricular fibrillation; MI vs. treatment). Myocardial transcriptomic analysis provided molecular insight into potential cardioprotective mechanisms, which revealed the preservation of beneficial signaling pathways, including muscarinic receptor activation, in treated animals. These comprehensive results demonstrate that the PVN-OXT network could be a promising therapeutic target to quickly activate beneficial parasympathetic-mediated cellular pathways within the heart during the early stages of infarction.
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- Kathryn J Schunke
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, George Washington University, Suite 5000 Science and Engineering Hall, 800 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC, 20052, USA.
- Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology, University of Hawaii, 651 Ilalo St, Honolulu, HI, BSB 211 96813, USA.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, George Washington University, Suite 5000 Science and Engineering Hall, 800 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, George Washington University, Suite 640 Ross Hall, 2300 Eye St. NW, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, George Washington University, Suite 5000 Science and Engineering Hall, 800 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, George Washington University, Suite 640 Ross Hall, 2300 Eye St. NW, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, George Washington University, Suite 640 Ross Hall, 2300 Eye St. NW, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, George Washington University, Suite 5000 Science and Engineering Hall, 800 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, George Washington University, Suite 5000 Science and Engineering Hall, 800 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, George Washington University, Suite 640 Ross Hall, 2300 Eye St. NW, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, George Washington University, Suite 5000 Science and Engineering Hall, 800 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, George Washington University, Suite 5000 Science and Engineering Hall, 800 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, George Washington University, Suite 640 Ross Hall, 2300 Eye St. NW, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiothoracic Research, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 50 Irving St. NW, Washington, DC, 20422, USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiothoracic Research, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 50 Irving St. NW, Washington, DC, 20422, USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiothoracic Research, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 50 Irving St. NW, Washington, DC, 20422, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, George Washington University, Suite 5000 Science and Engineering Hall, 800 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiothoracic Research, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 50 Irving St. NW, Washington, DC, 20422, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, George Washington University, Suite 5000 Science and Engineering Hall, 800 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- The GWU Nanofabrication and Imaging Center, 800 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, George Washington University, Suite 640 Ross Hall, 2300 Eye St. NW, Washington, DC, 20052, USA.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, George Washington University, Suite 5000 Science and Engineering Hall, 800 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC, 20052, USA.
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Chaudhary MR, Chaudhary S, Sharma Y, Singh TA, Mishra AK, Sharma S, Mehdi MM. Aging, oxidative stress and degenerative diseases: mechanisms, complications and emerging therapeutic strategies. Biogerontology 2023; 24:609-662. [PMID: 37516673 DOI: 10.1007/s10522-023-10050-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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Aging accompanied by several age-related complications, is a multifaceted inevitable biological progression involving various genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. The major factor in this process is oxidative stress, caused by an abundance of reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated in the mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum (ER). ROS and RNS pose a threat by disrupting signaling mechanisms and causing oxidative damage to cellular components. This oxidative stress affects both the ER and mitochondria, causing proteopathies (abnormal protein aggregation), initiation of unfolded protein response, mitochondrial dysfunction, abnormal cellular senescence, ultimately leading to inflammaging (chronic inflammation associated with aging) and, in rare cases, metastasis. RONS during oxidative stress dysregulate multiple metabolic pathways like NF-κB, MAPK, Nrf-2/Keap-1/ARE and PI3K/Akt which may lead to inappropriate cell death through apoptosis and necrosis. Inflammaging contributes to the development of inflammatory and degenerative diseases such as neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and retinopathy. The body's antioxidant systems, sirtuins, autophagy, apoptosis, and biogenesis play a role in maintaining homeostasis, but they have limitations and cannot achieve an ideal state of balance. Certain interventions, such as calorie restriction, intermittent fasting, dietary habits, and regular exercise, have shown beneficial effects in counteracting the aging process. In addition, interventions like senotherapy (targeting senescent cells) and sirtuin-activating compounds (STACs) enhance autophagy and apoptosis for efficient removal of damaged oxidative products and organelles. Further, STACs enhance biogenesis for the regeneration of required organelles to maintain homeostasis. This review article explores the various aspects of oxidative damage, the associated complications, and potential strategies to mitigate these effects.
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- Mani Raj Chaudhary
- Department of Biochemistry, School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India
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- Chitkara School of Health Sciences, Chitkara University, Chandigarh, Punjab, 140401, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India.
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Xiao H, Xie Y, Xi K, Xie J, Liu M, Zhang Y, Cheng Z, Wang W, Guo B, Wu S. Targeting Mitochondrial Sirtuins in Age-Related Neurodegenerative Diseases and Fibrosis. Aging Dis 2023; 14:1583-1605. [PMID: 37196115 PMCID: PMC10529758 DOI: 10.14336/ad.2023.0203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023] Open
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Aging is a natural and complex biological process that is associated with widespread functional declines in numerous physiological processes, terminally affecting multiple organs and tissues. Fibrosis and neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) often occur with aging, imposing large burdens on public health worldwide, and there are currently no effective treatment strategies for these diseases. Mitochondrial sirtuins (SIRT3-5), which are members of the sirtuin family of NAD+-dependent deacylases and ADP-ribosyltransferases, are capable of regulating mitochondrial function by modifying mitochondrial proteins that participate in the regulation of cell survival under various physiological and pathological conditions. A growing body of evidence has revealed that SIRT3-5 exert protective effects against fibrosis in multiple organs and tissues, including the heart, liver, and kidney. SIRT3-5 are also involved in multiple age-related NDs, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Huntington's disease. Furthermore, SIRT3-5 have been noted as promising targets for antifibrotic therapies and the treatment of NDs. This review systematically highlights recent advances in knowledge regarding the role of SIRT3-5 in fibrosis and NDs and discusses SIRT3-5 as therapeutic targets for NDs and fibrosis.
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- Haoxiang Xiao
- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China.
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China.
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China.
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China.
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- Medical School, Yan’an University, Yan’an, China
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China.
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China.
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China.
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China.
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China.
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Schönberger E, Mihaljević V, Steiner K, Šarić S, Kurevija T, Majnarić LT, Bilić Ćurčić I, Canecki-Varžić S. Immunomodulatory Effects of SGLT2 Inhibitors-Targeting Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Aging. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:6671. [PMID: 37681811 PMCID: PMC10487537 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20176671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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Given that the increase in the aging population has grown into one of the largest public health issues, inflammation and oxidative stress, which are closely associated with the aging process, became a focus of recent research. Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, a group of drugs initially developed as oral antidiabetics, have shown many beneficial effects over time, including improvement in renal function and cardioprotective effects. It has been shown that SGLT2 inhibitors, as a drug class, have an immunomodulatory and antioxidative effect, affecting endothelial function as well as metabolic parameters. Therefore, it is not surprising that various studies have investigated the potential mechanisms of action of SGLT2 inhibitors in age-related diseases. The proposed mechanisms by which SGLT2 inhibitors can achieve their anti-inflammatory effects include influence on AMPK/SIRT1/PGC-1α signaling, various cytokines, and the NLRP3 inflammasome. The antioxidative effect is related to their action on mitochondria and their influence on the signaling pathways of transforming growth factor β and nuclear erythroid 2-related factor 2/antioxidant response element. Also, SGLT2 inhibitors achieve their anti-inflammatory and antioxidative effects by affecting metabolic parameters, such as uric acid reduction, stimulation of ketogenesis, reduction of body weight, lipolysis, and epicardial fat tissue. Finally, SGLT2 inhibitors display anti-atherosclerotic effects that modulate inflammatory reactions, potentially resulting in improvement in endothelial function. This narrative review offers a complete and comprehensive overview of the possible pathophysiologic mechanisms of the SGLT2 inhibitors involved in the aging process and development of age-related disease. However, in order to use SGLT2 inhibitor drugs as an anti-aging therapy, further basic and clinical research is needed to elucidate the potential effects and complex mechanisms they have on inflammation processes.
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- Ema Schönberger
- Department of Endocrinology, University Hospital Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia; (E.S.); (K.S.); (S.C.-V.)
- Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Josipa Huttlera 4, 31000 Osijek, Croatia;
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- Department of Endocrinology, University Hospital Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia; (E.S.); (K.S.); (S.C.-V.)
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- Department for Cardiovascular Disease, University Hospital Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia;
- Department of Internal Medicine and History of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Josipa Huttlera 4, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Josipa Huttlera 4, 31000 Osijek, Croatia; (T.K.); (L.T.M.)
- Health Center Osjecko-Baranjska County, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Josipa Huttlera 4, 31000 Osijek, Croatia; (T.K.); (L.T.M.)
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- Department of Endocrinology, University Hospital Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia; (E.S.); (K.S.); (S.C.-V.)
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Josipa Huttlera 4, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Endocrinology, University Hospital Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia; (E.S.); (K.S.); (S.C.-V.)
- Department of Pathophysiology, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Josipa Huttlera 4, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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Sgadari M, Cacciola NA, Power K, Martano M, Restucci B. Sirtuin 1 Expression in Canine Mammary Tumors: A Pilot Study. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:2609. [PMID: 37627400 PMCID: PMC10451855 DOI: 10.3390/ani13162609] [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: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) is a protein involved in aging, cell protection, and energy metabolism in mammals. Recently, SIRT1 has been intensively studied in medical oncology, but the role of SIRT1 is still controversial, as it has been proposed as both an oncogene and a tumor suppressor. The aim of this study is to investigate the expression of SIRT1 by immunohistochemistry in canine mammary tissues, and by Western blot and immunofluorescence analysis in different canine mammary cell lines. Our results showed a decrease in SIRT1 expression from normal mammary gland tissue, and from benign and well-differentiated malignant tumors (G1) to less differentiated ones (G2-G3). Furthermore, a shift in the subcellular localization of SIRT1 from the nucleus to the cytoplasm was observed in less differentiated malignant tumors. However, further studies are needed to investigate the subcellular localization of SIRT1 in canine cancer cells and the role it may play in oncogenesis in animals.
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- Mariafrancesca Sgadari
- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples “Federico II”, Via F. Delpino 1, 80137 Naples, Italy; (N.A.C.); (K.P.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples “Federico II”, Via F. Delpino 1, 80137 Naples, Italy; (N.A.C.); (K.P.); (M.M.)
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Ghosh S, Sharma R, Bammidi S, Koontz V, Nemani M, Yazdankhah M, Kedziora KM, Wallace CT, Yu-Wei C, Franks J, Bose D, Rajasundaram D, Hose S, Sahel JA, Puertollano R, Finkel T, Zigler JS, Sergeev Y, Watkins SC, Goetzman ES, Flores-Bellver M, Kaarniranta K, Sodhi A, Bharti K, Handa JT, Sinha D. The AKT2/SIRT5/TFEB pathway as a potential therapeutic target in atrophic AMD. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2023:2023.08.08.552343. [PMID: 37609254 PMCID: PMC10441325 DOI: 10.1101/2023.08.08.552343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of geriatric blindness, is a multi-factorial disease with retinal-pigmented epithelial (RPE) cell dysfunction as a central pathogenic driver. With RPE degeneration, lysosomal function is a core process that is disrupted. Transcription factors EB/E3 (TFEB/E3) tightly control lysosomal function; their disruption can cause aging disorders, such as AMD. Here, we show that induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC)-derived RPE cells with the complement factor H variant [ CFH (Y402H)] have increased AKT2, which impairs TFEB/TFE3 nuclear translocation and lysosomal function. Increased AKT2 can inhibit PGC1α, which downregulates SIRT5, an AKT2 binding partner. SIRT5 and AKT2 co-regulate each other, thereby modulating TFEB-dependent lysosomal function in the RPE. Failure of the AKT2/SIRT5/TFEB pathway in the RPE induced abnormalities in the autophagy-lysosome cellular axis by upregulating secretory autophagy, thereby releasing a plethora of factors that likely contribute to drusen formation, a hallmark of AMD. Finally, overexpressing AKT2 in RPE cells in mice led to an AMD-like phenotype. Thus, targeting the AKT2/SIRT5/TFEB pathway could be a potential therapy for atrophic AMD.
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Xu C, Han J, Jia D, Cai J, Yuan J, Ge X. Sirtuin3 confers protection against acute pulmonary embolism through anti-inflammation, and anti-oxidative stress, and anti-apoptosis properties: participation of the AMP-activated protein kinase/mammalian target of rapamycin pathway. Exp Anim 2023; 72:346-355. [PMID: 36858596 PMCID: PMC10435360 DOI: 10.1538/expanim.22-0175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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An increasing number of studies have suggested that oxidative stress and inflammation play momentous roles in acute pulmonary embolism (APE). Honokiol, a bioactive biphenolic phytochemical substance, is known for its strong anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects, and it served as an activator of sirtuin3 (SIRT3) in the present study. The purposes of the study were to explore the effects of honokiol on APE rats and investigate whether the function of honokiol is mediated by SIRT3 activation. In the study, the rats received a right femoral vein injection of dextran gel G-50 particles (12 mg/kg) to establish the APE model and were subsequently administered honokiol and/or a selective SIRT3 inhibitor 3-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)pyridine (3-TYP; 5 mg/kg) intraperitoneally. The results showed that SIRT3 activation by honokiol attenuated the loss in lung function, ameliorated the inflammatory response and oxidative damage, and inhibited apoptosis in lung tissues of the rats with APE but that this was reversed by 3-TYP. In addition, we found that the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway might be activated by honokiol but restrained by 3-TYP. These results indicated that honokiol was capable of suppressing the adverse effects of APE and that this was diminished by SIRT3 suppression, implying that activation of SIRT3 might serve as a therapeutic method for APE.
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- Ce Xu
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Wuxi 9th People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214000, P.R. China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Wuxi 9th People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214000, P.R. China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Wuxi 9th People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214000, P.R. China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Wuxi 9th People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214000, P.R. China
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- Department of Science and Education, Wuxi 9th People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214000, P.R. China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Wuxi 9th People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214000, P.R. China
- Orthopedic Institution of Wuxi City, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214000, P.R. China
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Napolitano G, Fasciolo G, Muscari Tomajoli MT, Venditti P. Changes in the Mitochondria in the Aging Process-Can α-Tocopherol Affect Them? Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:12453. [PMID: 37569829 PMCID: PMC10419829 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241512453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Aerobic organisms use molecular oxygen in several reactions, including those in which the oxidation of substrate molecules is coupled to oxygen reduction to produce large amounts of metabolic energy. The utilization of oxygen is associated with the production of ROS, which can damage biological macromolecules but also act as signaling molecules, regulating numerous cellular processes. Mitochondria are the cellular sites where most of the metabolic energy is produced and perform numerous physiological functions by acting as regulatory hubs of cellular metabolism. They retain the remnants of their bacterial ancestors, including an independent genome that encodes part of their protein equipment; they have an accurate quality control system; and control of cellular functions also depends on communication with the nucleus. During aging, mitochondria can undergo dysfunctions, some of which are mediated by ROS. In this review, after a description of how aging affects the mitochondrial quality and quality control system and the involvement of mitochondria in inflammation, we report information on how vitamin E, the main fat-soluble antioxidant, can protect mitochondria from age-related changes. The information in this regard is scarce and limited to some tissues and some aspects of mitochondrial alterations in aging. Improving knowledge of the effects of vitamin E on aging is essential to defining an optimal strategy for healthy aging.
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- Gaetana Napolitano
- Department of Science and Technology, University of Naples Parthenope, Via Acton n. 38, I-80133 Naples, Italy; (G.N.); (M.T.M.T.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples ‘Napoli Federico II’, Complesso Universitario di Monte Sant’Angelo, Via Cinthia, I-80126 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Science and Technology, University of Naples Parthenope, Via Acton n. 38, I-80133 Naples, Italy; (G.N.); (M.T.M.T.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples ‘Napoli Federico II’, Complesso Universitario di Monte Sant’Angelo, Via Cinthia, I-80126 Naples, Italy;
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Abokyi S, Ghartey-Kwansah G, Tse DYY. TFEB is a central regulator of the aging process and age-related diseases. Ageing Res Rev 2023; 89:101985. [PMID: 37321382 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2023.101985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Old age is associated with a greater burden of disease, including neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, as well as other chronic diseases. Coincidentally, popular lifestyle interventions, such as caloric restriction, intermittent fasting, and regular exercise, in addition to pharmacological interventions intended to protect against age-related diseases, induce transcription factor EB (TFEB) and autophagy. In this review, we summarize emerging discoveries that point to TFEB activity affecting the hallmarks of aging, including inhibiting DNA damage and epigenetic modifications, inducing autophagy and cell clearance to promote proteostasis, regulating mitochondrial quality control, linking nutrient-sensing to energy metabolism, regulating pro- and anti-inflammatory pathways, inhibiting senescence and promoting cell regenerative capacity. Furthermore, the therapeutic impact of TFEB activation on normal aging and tissue-specific disease development is assessed in the contexts of neurodegeneration and neuroplasticity, stem cell differentiation, immune responses, muscle energy adaptation, adipose tissue browning, hepatic functions, bone remodeling, and cancer. Safe and effective strategies of activating TFEB hold promise as a therapeutic strategy for multiple age-associated diseases and for extending lifespan.
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- Samuel Abokyi
- School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR of China; Research Centre for SHARP Vision, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR of China.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR of China; Research Centre for SHARP Vision, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR of China; Centre for Eye and Vision Research, 17W Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong SAR of China.
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Liu Y, Wang L, Yang G, Chi X, Liang X, Zhang Y. Sirtuins: Promising Therapeutic Targets to Treat Ischemic Stroke. Biomolecules 2023; 13:1210. [PMID: 37627275 PMCID: PMC10452362 DOI: 10.3390/biom13081210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Stroke is a major cause of mortality and disability globally, with ischemic stroke (IS) accounting for over 80% of all stroke cases. The pathological process of IS involves numerous signal molecules, among which are the highly conserved nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+)-dependent enzymes known as sirtuins (SIRTs). SIRTs modulate various biological processes, including cell differentiation, energy metabolism, DNA repair, inflammation, and oxidative stress. Importantly, several studies have reported a correlation between SIRTs and IS. This review introduces the general aspects of SIRTs, including their distribution, subcellular location, enzyme activity, and substrate. We also discuss their regulatory roles and potential mechanisms in IS. Finally, we describe the current therapeutic methods based on SIRTs, such as pharmacotherapy, non-pharmacological therapeutic/rehabilitative interventions, epigenetic regulators, potential molecules, and stem cell-derived exosome therapy. The data collected in this study will potentially contribute to both clinical and fundamental research on SIRTs, geared towards developing effective therapeutic candidates for future treatment of IS.
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- Yue Liu
- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091, China; (Y.L.); (L.W.); (X.C.)
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- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091, China; (Y.L.); (L.W.); (X.C.)
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- Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, China;
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- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091, China; (Y.L.); (L.W.); (X.C.)
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- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091, China; (Y.L.); (L.W.); (X.C.)
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- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091, China; (Y.L.); (L.W.); (X.C.)
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Tao Z, Jin Z, Wu J, Cai G, Yu X. Sirtuin family in autoimmune diseases. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1186231. [PMID: 37483618 PMCID: PMC10357840 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1186231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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In recent years, epigenetic modifications have been widely researched. As humans age, environmental and genetic factors may drive inflammation and immune responses by influencing the epigenome, which can lead to abnormal autoimmune responses in the body. Currently, an increasing number of studies have emphasized the important role of epigenetic modification in the progression of autoimmune diseases. Sirtuins (SIRTs) are class III nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD)-dependent histone deacetylases and SIRT-mediated deacetylation is an important epigenetic alteration. The SIRT family comprises seven protein members (namely, SIRT1-7). While the catalytic core domain contains amino acid residues that have remained stable throughout the entire evolutionary process, the N- and C-terminal regions are structurally divergent and contribute to differences in subcellular localization, enzymatic activity and substrate specificity. SIRT1 and SIRT2 are localized in the nucleus and cytoplasm. SIRT3, SIRT4, and SIRT5 are mitochondrial, and SIRT6 and SIRT7 are predominantly found in the nucleus. SIRTs are key regulators of various physiological processes such as cellular differentiation, apoptosis, metabolism, ageing, immune response, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial function. We discuss the association between SIRTs and common autoimmune diseases to facilitate the development of more effective therapeutic strategies.
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- Zhengjie Tao
- Science and Education Section, Wujin Hospital Affiliated with Jiangsu University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Ultrasonics, The Wujin Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Clinical Lab, Changzhou Second People’s Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, China
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- Department of Immunology, Wujin Hospital Affiliated with Jiangsu University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Cardiology, Wujin Hospital Affiliated with Jiangsu University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Science and Education Section, Wujin Hospital Affiliated with Jiangsu University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Ultrasonics, The Wujin Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Luo Z, Yao J, Wang Z, Xu J. Mitochondria in endothelial cells angiogenesis and function: current understanding and future perspectives. J Transl Med 2023; 21:441. [PMID: 37407961 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-023-04286-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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Endothelial cells (ECs) angiogenesis is the process of sprouting new vessels from the existing ones, playing critical roles in physiological and pathological processes such as wound healing, placentation, ischemia/reperfusion, cardiovascular diseases and cancer metastasis. Although mitochondria are not the major sites of energy source in ECs, they function as important biosynthetic and signaling hubs to regulate ECs metabolism and adaptations to local environment, thus affecting ECs migration, proliferation and angiogenic process. The understanding of the importance and potential mechanisms of mitochondria in regulating ECs metabolism, function and the process of angiogenesis has developed in the past decades. Thus, in this review, we discuss the current understanding of mitochondrial proteins and signaling molecules in ECs metabolism, function and angiogeneic signaling, to provide new and therapeutic targets for treatment of diverse cardiovascular and angiogenesis-dependent diseases.
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- Zhen Luo
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology/Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center of Agri-Seeds, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road 800, Minhang District, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Animal and Nutritional Sciences, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology/Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center of Agri-Seeds, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road 800, Minhang District, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology/Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center of Agri-Seeds, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road 800, Minhang District, Shanghai, China.
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Gaspar-Silva F, Trigo D, Magalhaes J. Ageing in the brain: mechanisms and rejuvenating strategies. Cell Mol Life Sci 2023; 80:190. [PMID: 37354261 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-023-04832-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/26/2023]
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Ageing is characterized by the progressive loss of cellular homeostasis, leading to an overall decline of the organism's fitness. In the brain, ageing is highly associated with cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases. With the rise in life expectancy, characterizing the brain ageing process becomes fundamental for developing therapeutic interventions against the increased incidence of age-related neurodegenerative diseases and to aim for an increase in human life span and, more importantly, health span. In this review, we start by introducing the molecular/cellular hallmarks associated with brain ageing and their impact on brain cell populations. Subsequently, we assess emerging evidence on how systemic ageing translates into brain ageing. Finally, we revisit the mainstream and the novel rejuvenating strategies, discussing the most successful ones in delaying brain ageing and related diseases.
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- Filipa Gaspar-Silva
- i3S-Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135, Porto, Portugal
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- Institute of Biomedicine (iBiMED), Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- i3S-Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135, Porto, Portugal.
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Liang HZ, Lu PX, Chu LL, Li G, Li CB, Chen XJ, Zhang J, Song J, Zhang T, Luo Y, Hu Y, Ma BP. Dammarane-type saponins from Gynostemma pentaphyllum and their anti-aging activities via up-regulating mitochondria related proteins. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2023:113744. [PMID: 37301356 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2023.113744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The importance of mitochondria in regulation of aging has been extensively recognized and confirmed. Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Thunb.) Makino, a homology of medicine and food, has been widely utilized as dietary supplement. In this study, the transcriptome of normal cells (wild type mouse embryo fibroblasts) regulated by the 30% aqueous EtOH extract of G. pentaphyllum was firstly evaluated by RNA sequencing and the results revealed that the G. pentaphyllum could up-regulate the genes involved in oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) and sirtuin (SIRT) signaling pathways, indicating its effect in promoting cell viability might be attributed to the role of improving mitochondrial functions. To further discover the bioactive compounds, sixteen undescribed dammarane-type saponins along with twenty-eight known analogues were isolated from the active extract of G. pentaphyllum. Their structures were elucidated by means of comprehensive analysis of NMR and HRMS spectroscopic data. All isolates were evaluated for the regulatory effects on SIRT3 and translocase of the outer membrane 20 (TOM20), and thirteen of them exhibited satisfactory agonist activities on both SIRT3 and TOM20 at 5 μM. Furthermore, the preliminary structure-activity relationships analysis demonstrated the additional hydroxymethyl and carbonyl groups or less sugar residues in saponins could contribute positively to the up-regulatory effect on SIRT3 and TOM20. These findings encouraged the potential roles of G. pentaphyllum and its bioactive saponins in the development of natural drugs for the treatment of aging-related diseases.
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- Hai-Zhen Liang
- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou, 550025, China
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou, 550025, China
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China
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- AnKang Chia Tai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Shaanxi, 725000, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou, 550025, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou, 550025, China.
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China.
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Xu J, Du P, Liu X, Xu X, Ge Y, Zhang C. Curcumin supplementation increases longevity and antioxidant capacity in Caenorhabditis elegans. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1195490. [PMID: 37346299 PMCID: PMC10279890 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1195490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023] Open
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Curcumin is well known as a potent antioxidant and free radical scavenger and has great potential for anti-aging applications. In this study, we investigate the molecular mechanism of curcumin in prolonging the lifespan of C. elegans. Four concentrations of curcumin (10, 25, 50, and 100 µM) were administered, and the optimal treatment concentration was determined by analyzing the nematode lifespan, physiology, and biochemistry. Additionally, RNA-seq and qRT-PCR were performed to explore the antioxidant effect of curcumin and its underlying mechanism. Results revealed that curcumin could significantly improve the survival capacity of C. elegans without influencing its growth. Curcumin was observed to significantly decrease the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) under extreme conditions such as heat stress and paraquat stress. In addition, curcumin increased the amount of nematode mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) replication. RNA-seq results revealed that the underlying mechanism of curcumin in C. elegans is related to the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway. qRT-PCR results confirmed that the expression of oxidative stress-related genes (sod-1, sod-2, sod-3, gst-4) was increased, and the expression of MAPK signaling pathway-related genes (sek-1, pmk-1, nsy-1) was significantly downregulated. Furthermore, the administration of curcumin extended the lifespan of nematodes, potentially through the enhancement of oxidative stress resistance and the downregulation of the MAPK signaling pathway. These findings improve our understanding of both lifespan extension and the potential mechanism of curcumin in C. elegans.
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Wang L, Liu T, Wang X, Tong L, Chen G, Zhou S, Zhang H, Liu H, Lu W, Wang G, Zhang S, Du D. Microglia-derived TNF-α contributes to RVLM neuronal mitochondrial dysfunction via blocking the AMPK-Sirt3 pathway in stress-induced hypertension. J Neuroinflammation 2023; 20:137. [PMID: 37264405 DOI: 10.1186/s12974-023-02818-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Neuroinflammation in the rostral ventrolateral medulla (RVLM) has been associated with the pathogenesis of stress-induced hypertension (SIH). Neuronal mitochondrial dysfunction is involved in many pathological and physiological processes. However, the impact of neuroinflammation on neuronal mitochondrial homeostasis and the involved signaling pathway in the RVLM during SIH are largely unknown. METHODS The morphology and phenotype of microglia and the neuronal mitochondrial injury in vivo were analyzed by immunofluorescence, Western blot, RT-qPCR, transmission electron microscopy, and kit detection. The underlying mechanisms of microglia-derived tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) on neuronal mitochondrial function were investigated through in vitro and in vivo experiments such as immunofluorescence and Western blot. The effect of TNF-α on blood pressure (BP) regulation was determined in vivo via intra-RVLM microinjection of TNF-α receptor antagonist R7050. RESULTS The results demonstrated that BP, heart rate (HR), renal sympathetic nerve activity (RSNA), plasma norepinephrine (NE), and electroencephalogram (EEG) power increased in SIH rats. Furthermore, the branching complexity of microglia in the RVLM of SIH rats decreased and polarized into M1 phenotype, accompanied by upregulation of TNF-α. Increased neuronal mitochondria injury was observed in the RVLM of SIH rats. Mechanistically, Sirtuin 3 (Sirt3) and p-AMPK expression were markedly downregulated in both SIH rats and TNF-α-treated N2a cells. AMPK activator A769662 upregulated AMPK-Sirt3 signaling pathway and consequently reversed TNF-α-induced mitochondrial dysfunction. Microinjection of TNF-α receptor antagonist R7050 into the RVLM of SIH rats significantly inhibited the biological activities of TNF-α, increased p-AMPK and Sirt3 levels, and alleviated neuronal mitochondrial injury, thereby reducing c-FOS expression, RSNA, plasma NE, and BP. CONCLUSIONS This study revealed that microglia-derived TNF-α in the RVLM impairs neuronal mitochondrial function in SIH possibly through inhibiting the AMPK-Sirt3 pathway. Therefore, microglia-derived TNF-α in the RVLM may be a possible therapeutic target for the intervention of SIH.
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- Linping Wang
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
- College of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
- College of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Agriculture and Bioengineering, Heze University, Heze, Shandong, China
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- College of Agriculture and Bioengineering, Heze University, Heze, Shandong, China
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- College of Agriculture and Bioengineering, Heze University, Heze, Shandong, China
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- Department of Neurophysiology and Neuropharmacology, Institute of Special Environmental Medicine and Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, Jiangsu, China
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- International Cooperation Laboratory of Molecular Medicine, Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China.
- College of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China.
- College of Agriculture and Bioengineering, Heze University, Heze, Shandong, China.
- Shaoxing Institute of Shanghai University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China.
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Liu YP, Wen R, Liu CF, Zhang TN, Yang N. Cellular and molecular biology of sirtuins in cardiovascular disease. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 164:114931. [PMID: 37263163 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023] Open
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Sirtuins (SIRTs) are a nicotinic adenine dinucleotide (+) -dependent histone deacetylase that regulates critical signaling pathways in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Studies have identified seven mammalian homologs of the yeast SIRT silencing message regulator 2, namely, SIRT1-SIRT7. Recent in vivo and in vitro studies have successfully demonstrated the involvement of SIRTs in key pathways for cell biological function in physiological and pathological processes of the cardiovascular system, including processes including cellular senescence, oxidative stress, apoptosis, DNA damage, and cellular metabolism. Emerging evidence has stimulated a significant evolution in preventing and treating cardiovascular disease (CVD). Here, we review the important roles of SIRTs for the regulatory pathways involved in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases and their molecular targets, including novel protein post-translational modifications of succinylation. In addition, we summarize the agonists and inhibitors currently identified to target novel specific small molecules of SIRTs. A better understanding of the role of SIRTs in the biology of CVD opens new avenues for therapeutic intervention with great potential for preventing and treating CVD.
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- Yong-Ping Liu
- Department of Pediatric, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36, San Hao Street, Shenyang, Liaoning 110004, China
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- Department of Pediatric, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36, San Hao Street, Shenyang, Liaoning 110004, China
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- Department of Pediatric, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36, San Hao Street, Shenyang, Liaoning 110004, China
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- Department of Pediatric, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36, San Hao Street, Shenyang, Liaoning 110004, China.
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- Department of Pediatric, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36, San Hao Street, Shenyang, Liaoning 110004, China.
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Song M, Fan X. Systemic Metabolism and Mitochondria in the Mechanism of Alzheimer's Disease: Finding Potential Therapeutic Targets. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24098398. [PMID: 37176104 PMCID: PMC10179273 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24098398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Elderly people over the age of 65 are those most likely to experience Alzheimer's disease (AD), and aging and AD are associated with apparent metabolic alterations. Currently, there is no curative medication against AD and only several drugs have been approved by the FDA, but these drugs can only improve the symptoms of AD. Many preclinical and clinical trials have explored the impact of adjusting the whole-body and intracellular metabolism on the pathogenesis of AD. The most recent evidence suggests that mitochondria initiate an integrated stress response to environmental stress, which is beneficial for healthy aging and neuroprotection. There is also an increasing awareness of the differential risk and potential targeting strategies related to the metabolic level and microbiome. As the main participants in intracellular metabolism, mitochondrial bioenergetics, mitochondrial quality-control mechanisms, and mitochondria-linked inflammatory responses have been regarded as potential therapeutic targets for AD. This review summarizes and highlights these advances.
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- Meiying Song
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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Xu J, Shao T, Lou J, Zhang J, Xia C. Aging, cell senescence, the pathogenesis and targeted therapies of intervertebral disc degeneration. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1172920. [PMID: 37214476 PMCID: PMC10196014 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1172920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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Intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) refers to the aging and degenerative diseases of intervertebral disc components such as nucleus pulposus, annulus fibrosus, and cartilage endplate, and is the main cause of chronic low back pain. Over the past few years, many researchers around the world concerned that the degeneration of nucleus pulposus (NP) cells plays the main role in IVDD. The degeneration of NP cells is caused by a series of pathological processes, including oxidative stress, inflammatory response, apoptosis, abnormal proliferation, and autophagy. Interestingly, many studies have found a close relationship between the senescence of NP cells and the progression of NP degeneration. The classical aging pathways also have been confirmed to be involved in the pathological process of IVDD. Moreover, several anti-aging drugs have been used to treat IVDD by inhibiting NP cells senescence, such as proanthocyanidins, resveratrol and bone morphogenetic protein 2. Therefore, this article will systematically list and discuss aging, cell senescence, the pathogenesis and targeted therapies of IVDD, in order to provide new ideas for the treatment of IVDD in the future.
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- Jiongnan Xu
- Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, Affiliated People’s Hospital Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, Affiliated People’s Hospital Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, Affiliated People’s Hospital Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital Bijie Hospital, Bijie, Guizhou, China
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- Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, Affiliated People’s Hospital Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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Qin X, Cai P, Liu C, Chen K, Jiang X, Chen W, Li J, Jiao X, Guo E, Yu Y, Sun L, Tian H. Cardioprotective effect of ultrasound-targeted destruction of Sirt3-loaded cationic microbubbles in a large animal model of pathological cardiac hypertrophy. Acta Biomater 2023; 164:604-625. [PMID: 37080445 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/22/2023]
Abstract
Pathological cardiac hypertrophy occurs in response to numerous increased afterload stimuli and precedes irreversible heart failure (HF). Therefore, therapies that ameliorate pathological cardiac hypertrophy are urgently required. Sirtuin 3 (Sirt3) is a main member of histone deacetylase class III and is a crucial anti-oxidative stress agent. Therapeutically enhancing the Sirt3 transfection efficiency in the heart would broaden the potential clinical application of Sirt3. Ultrasound-targeted microbubble destruction (UTMD) is a prospective, noninvasive, repeatable, and targeted gene delivery technique. In the present study, we explored the potential and safety of UTMD as a delivery tool for Sirt3 in hypertrophic heart tissues using adult male Bama miniature pigs. Pigs were subjected to ear vein delivery of human Sirt3 together with UTMD of cationic microbubbles (CMBs). Fluorescence imaging, western blotting, and quantitative real-time PCR revealed that the targeted destruction of ultrasonic CMBs in cardiac tissues greatly boosted Sirt3 delivery. Overexpression of Sirt3 ameliorated oxidative stress and partially improved the diastolic function and prevented the apoptosis and profibrotic response. Lastly, our data revealed that Sirt3 may regulate the potential transcription of catalase and MnSOD through Foxo3a. Combining the advantages of ultrasound CMBs with preclinical hypertrophy large animal models for gene delivery, we established a classical hypertrophy model as well as a strategy for the targeted delivery of genes to hypertrophic heart tissues. Since oxidative stress, fibrosis and apoptosis are indispensable in the evolution of cardiac hypertrophy and heart failure, our findings suggest that Sirt3 is a promising therapeutic option for these diseases. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: : Pathological cardiac hypertrophy is a central prepathology of heart failure and is seen to eventually precede it. Feasible targets that may prevent or reverse disease progression are scarce and urgently needed. In this study, we developed surface-filled lipid octafluoropropane gas core cationic microbubbles that could target the release of human Sirt3 reactivating the endogenous Sirt3 in hypertrophic hearts and protect against oxidative stress in a pig model of cardiac hypertrophy induced by aortic banding. Sirt3-CMBs may enhance cardiac diastolic function and ameliorate fibrosis and apoptosis. Our work provides a classical cationic lipid-based, UTMD-mediated Sirt3 delivery system for the treatment of Sirt3 in patients with established cardiac hypertrophy, as well as a promising therapeutic target to combat pathological cardiac hypertrophy.
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- Xionghai Qin
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China; Future Medical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China; Future Medical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
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- Future Medical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China; Future Medical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China; Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China; Future Medical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China; Future Medical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
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- Future Medical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China; Department of Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China; Future Medical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China; Future Medical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China; Department of Thoracic Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin 150081, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250021, China
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- Future Medical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China; Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China; Future Medical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China.
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Reza Sepand M, Bigdelou B, Salek Maghsoudi A, Sanadgol N, Ho JQ, Chauhan P, Raoufi M, Kermanian A, Esfandyarpour R, Javad Hajipour M, Zanganeh S. Ferroptosis: Environmental causes, biological redox signaling responses, cancer and other health consequences. Coord Chem Rev 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2023.215024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Hu SH, Feng YY, Yang YX, Ma HD, Zhou SX, Qiao YN, Zhang KH, Zhang L, Huang L, Yuan YY, Lin Y, Zhang XY, Li Y, Li HT, Zhao JY, Xu W, Zhao SM. Amino acids downregulate SIRT4 to detoxify ammonia through the urea cycle. Nat Metab 2023; 5:626-641. [PMID: 37081161 DOI: 10.1038/s42255-023-00784-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/22/2023]
Abstract
Ammonia production via glutamate dehydrogenase is inhibited by SIRT4, a sirtuin that displays both amidase and non-amidase activities. The processes underlying the regulation of ammonia removal by amino acids remain unclear. Here, we report that SIRT4 acts as a decarbamylase that responds to amino acid sufficiency and regulates ammonia removal. Amino acids promote lysine 307 carbamylation (OTCCP-K307) of ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC), which activates OTC and the urea cycle. Proteomic and interactome screening identified OTC as a substrate of SIRT4. SIRT4 decarbamylates OTCCP-K307 and inactivates OTC in an NAD+-dependent manner. SIRT4 expression was transcriptionally upregulated by the amino acid insufficiency-activated GCN2-eIF2α-ATF4 axis. SIRT4 knockout in cultured cells caused higher OTCCP-K307 levels, activated OTC, elevated urea cycle intermediates and urea production via amino acid catabolism. Sirt4 ablation decreased male mouse blood ammonia levels and ameliorated CCl4-induced hepatic encephalopathy phenotypes. We reveal that SIRT4 safeguards cellular ammonia toxicity during amino acid catabolism.
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- Song-Hua Hu
- The Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Metabolic Remodelling and Health, State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, and Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, and Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- The Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Metabolic Remodelling and Health, State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, and Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, and Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory for Tibet Plateau Phytochemistry of Qinghai Province, College of Pharmacy, Qinghai University for Nationalities, Xining, China
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- The Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Metabolic Remodelling and Health, State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, and Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, and Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Protein Sciences, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Structural Biology, Beijing Frontier Research Center for Biological Structure, Tsinghua-Peking Joint Centre for Life Sciences, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- The Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Metabolic Remodelling and Health, State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, and Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, and Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- The Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Metabolic Remodelling and Health, State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, and Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, and Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- The Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Metabolic Remodelling and Health, State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, and Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, and Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- The Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Metabolic Remodelling and Health, State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, and Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, and Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- The Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Metabolic Remodelling and Health, State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, and Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, and Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- The Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Metabolic Remodelling and Health, State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, and Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, and Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- The Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Metabolic Remodelling and Health, State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, and Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, and Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory for Tibet Plateau Phytochemistry of Qinghai Province, College of Pharmacy, Qinghai University for Nationalities, Xining, China
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- The Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Metabolic Remodelling and Health, State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, and Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, and Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory for Tibet Plateau Phytochemistry of Qinghai Province, College of Pharmacy, Qinghai University for Nationalities, Xining, China
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- The Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Metabolic Remodelling and Health, State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, and Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, and Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Protein Sciences, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Structural Biology, Beijing Frontier Research Center for Biological Structure, Tsinghua-Peking Joint Centre for Life Sciences, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- The Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Metabolic Remodelling and Health, State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, and Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, and Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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- The Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Metabolic Remodelling and Health, State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, and Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, and Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
- Key Laboratory for Tibet Plateau Phytochemistry of Qinghai Province, College of Pharmacy, Qinghai University for Nationalities, Xining, China.
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- The Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Metabolic Remodelling and Health, State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, and Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, and Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
- Key Laboratory for Tibet Plateau Phytochemistry of Qinghai Province, College of Pharmacy, Qinghai University for Nationalities, Xining, China.
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Yan S, Dong W, Li Z, Wei J, Han T, Wang J, Lin F. Metformin regulates chondrocyte senescence and proliferation through microRNA-34a/SIRT1 pathway in osteoarthritis. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:198. [PMID: 36915137 PMCID: PMC10012483 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-03571-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common degenerative disease in joints among elderly patients. Senescence is deeply involved in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis. Metformin is widely used as the first-line drug for Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and has great potential for the treatment of other aging-related disorders, including OA. However, the role of metformin in OA is not fully elucidated. Therefore, our aim here was to investigate the effects of metformin on human chondrocytes. METHODS After metformin treatment, expression level of microRNA-34a and SIRT1 in chondrocyte were detected with quantitative real-time PCR and immunofluorescence staining. Then, microRNA-34a mimic and small interfering RNA (siRNA) against SIRT1 (siRNA-SIRT1) were transfected into chondrocyte. Senescence-associated β-galactosidase (SA-β-gal) staining was performed to assess chondrocyte senescence. Chondrocyte viability was illustrated with MTT and colony formation assays. Western blot was conducted to detect the expression of P16, IL-6, matrix metalloproteinase-13 (MMP-13), Collagen type II (COL2A1) and Aggrecan (ACAN). RESULTS We found that metformin treatment (1 mM) inhibited microRNA-34a while promoted SIRT1 expression in OA chondrocytes. Both miR-34a mimics and siRNA against SIRT1 inhibited SIRT1 expression in chondrocytes. SA-β-gal staining assay confirmed that metformin reduced SA-β-gal-positive rate of chondrocytes, while transfection with miR-34a mimics or siRNA-SIRT1 reversed it. MTT assay and colony formation assay showed that metformin accelerated chondrocyte proliferation, while miR-34a mimics or siRNA-SIRT1 weakened this effect. Furthermore, results from western blot demonstrated that metformin suppressed expression of senescence-associated protein P16, proinflammatory cytokine IL-6 and catabolic gene MMP-13 while elevated expression of anabolic proteins such as Collagen type II and Aggrecan, which could be attenuated by transfection with miR-34a mimics. CONCLUSION Overall, our data suggest that metformin regulates chondrocyte senescence and proliferation through microRNA-34a/SIRT1 pathway, indicating it could be a novel strategy for OA treatment.
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- Shiju Yan
- Department of Orthopedics, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hospital, 80 Jianglin Road, Sanya, Hainan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gerontology, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Sanya, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hospital, 80 Jianglin Road, Sanya, Hainan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hospital, 80 Jianglin Road, Sanya, Hainan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hospital, 80 Jianglin Road, Sanya, Hainan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hospital, 80 Jianglin Road, Sanya, Hainan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hospital, 80 Jianglin Road, Sanya, Hainan, People's Republic of China.
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Ferreira GM, Kronenberger T, Maltarollo VG, Poso A, de Moura Gatti F, Almeida VM, Marana SR, Lopes CD, Tezuka DY, de Albuquerque S, da Silva Emery F, Trossini GHG. Trypanosoma cruzi Sirtuin 2 as a Relevant Druggable Target: New Inhibitors Developed by Computer-Aided Drug Design. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:ph16030428. [PMID: 36986527 PMCID: PMC10057528 DOI: 10.3390/ph16030428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023] Open
Abstract
Trypanosoma cruzi, the etiological agent of Chagas disease, relies on finely coordinated epigenetic regulation during the transition between hosts. Herein we targeted the silent information regulator 2 (Sir2) enzyme, a NAD+-dependent class III histone deacetylase, to interfere with the parasites’ cell cycle. A combination of molecular modelling with on-target experimental validation was used to discover new inhibitors from commercially available compound libraries. We selected six inhibitors from the virtual screening, which were validated on the recombinant Sir2 enzyme. The most potent inhibitor (CDMS-01, IC50 = 40 μM) was chosen as a potential lead compound.
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- Glaucio Monteiro Ferreira
- Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Av Prof Lineu Prestes 580, Building. 13, São Paulo 05508-000, SP, Brazil; (G.M.F.)
- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Av Prof Lineu Prestes 580, Building. 17, São Paulo 05508-000, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Oncology and Pneumonology, Internal Medicine VIII, University Hospital Tübingen, Otfried-Müller-Straße 10, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, 70211 Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Products, Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos 6627, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Oncology and Pneumonology, Internal Medicine VIII, University Hospital Tübingen, Otfried-Müller-Straße 10, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, 70211 Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Av Prof Lineu Prestes 580, Building. 13, São Paulo 05508-000, SP, Brazil; (G.M.F.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Av Prof Lineu Prestes 748, Building 12, São Paulo 05508-000, SP, Brazil; (V.M.A.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Av Prof Lineu Prestes 748, Building 12, São Paulo 05508-000, SP, Brazil; (V.M.A.)
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- Department of Clinical Toxicological and Bromatological Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Av. do Café, Ribeirão Preto 14040-903, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Toxicological and Bromatological Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Av. do Café, Ribeirão Preto 14040-903, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Toxicological and Bromatological Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Av. do Café, Ribeirão Preto 14040-903, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Av. do Café, Ribeirão Preto 14040-903, SP, Brazil
- Correspondence: (F.d.S.E.); (G.H.G.T.); Tel.: +55-11-3091-3793 (G.H.G.T.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Av Prof Lineu Prestes 580, Building. 13, São Paulo 05508-000, SP, Brazil; (G.M.F.)
- Correspondence: (F.d.S.E.); (G.H.G.T.); Tel.: +55-11-3091-3793 (G.H.G.T.)
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