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Pando P, Vattamparambil AS, Sheth S, Landry GM. Acute lead (Pb 2+) exposure increases calcium oxalate crystallization in the inner medullary collecting duct, and is ameliorated by Ca 2+/Mg 2+-ATPase inhibition, as well as Capa receptor and SPoCk C knockdown in a Drosophila melanogaster model of nephrolithiasis. Chem Biol Interact 2024; 402:111201. [PMID: 39153536 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2024.111201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2024] [Revised: 07/25/2024] [Accepted: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024]
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Calcium oxalate (CaOx) kidney stones accumulate within the renal tubule due to high concentrations of insoluble deposits in the urine. Pb2+-induced Ca2+ mobilization along with Pb2+-induced nephrotoxic effects within the proximal tubule have been well established; however, Pb2+ mediated effects within the collecting duct remains insufficiently studied. Thus in vitro and ex vivo model systems were treated with increasing concentrations of lead (II) acetate (PbAc) ± sodium oxalate (Na2C2O4) for 1 h, both individually and in combination. Pb2+-mediated solution turbidity increased 2 to 5 times greater post-exposure to 75, 100 and 200 μM Pb2+ with the additional co-treatment of 10 mM oxalate in mouse inner medullary collecting duct (mIMCD-3) cells. Additionally, 100 μM and 200 μM Pb2+ alone induced significant levels of intracellular Ca2+ release. To validate Pb2+-mediated effects on the formation of CaOx crystals, alizarin red staining confirmed the presence of CaOx crystallization. Pb2+-induced intracellular Ca2+ was also observed ex vivo in fly Malpighian tubules with significant increases in CaOx crystal formation via Pb2+-induced intracellular Ca2+ release significantly increasing the average crystal number, size, and total area of crystal formation, which was ameliorated by tissue-specific SPoCk C transporter and Capa receptor knockdown. These studies demonstrate Pb2+-induced Ca2+ release likely increases the formation of CaOx crystals, which is modulated by a Gq-linked mechanism with concurrent Ca2+ extracellular mobilization.
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- Penelope Pando
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
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Yin G, Xin M, Zhao S, Zhao M, Xu J, Chen X, Xu Q. Heavy metals and elderly kidney health: A multidimensional study through Enviro-target Mendelian Randomization. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 281:116659. [PMID: 38964060 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116659] [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: 02/08/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), closely linked to environmental factors, poses a significant public health challenge. This study, based on 529 triple-repeated measures from key national environmental pollution area and multiple gene-related public databases, employs various epidemiological and bioinformatics models to assess the impact of combined heavy metal exposure (Chromium [Cr], Cadmium [Cd], and Lead [Pb]) on early renal injury and CKD in the elderly. Introducing the novel Enviro-Target Mendelian Randomization method, our research explores the causal relationship between metals and CKD. The findings indicate a positive correlation between increased levels of metal and renal injury, with combined exposure caused renal damage more significantly than individual exposure. The study reveals that metals primarily influence CKD development through oxidative stress and metal ion resistance pathways, focusing on three related genes (SOD2, MPO, NQO1) and a transcription factor (NFE2L2). Metals were found to regulate oxidative stress levels in the body by increasing the expression of SOD2, MPO, NQO1, and decreasing NFE2L2, leading to CKD onset. Our research establishes a new causal inference framework linking environmental pollutants-pathways-genes-CKD, assessing the impact and mechanisms of metal exposure on CKD. Future studies with more extensive in vitro evidence and larger population are needed to validate.
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- Guohuan Yin
- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- School of Health Policy and Management, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China.
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Yin G, Zhao S, Zhao M, Xu J, Ge X, Wu J, Zhou Y, Liu X, Wei L, Xu Q. Complex interplay of heavy metals and renal injury: New perspectives from longitudinal epidemiological evidence. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 278:116424. [PMID: 38723382 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116424] [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: 02/03/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Epidemiological studies have reported associations between heavy metals and renal function. However, longitudinal studies are required to further validate these associations and explore the interactive effects of heavy metals on renal function and their directional influence. METHOD This study, conducted in Northeast China from 2016 to 2021, included a four-time repeated measures design involving 384 participants (1536 observations). Urinary concentrations of chromium (Cr), cadmium (Cd), manganese (Mn), and lead (Pb) were measured, along with renal biomarkers including urinary microalbumin (umAlb), urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR), N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase (NAG), and β2-microglobulin (β2-MG) levels. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was calculated. A Linear Mixed Effects Model (LME) examined the association between individual metal exposure and renal biomarkers. Subsequently, Quantile g-computation and Bayesian Kernel Machine Regression (BKMR) models assessed the overall effects of heavy metal mixtures. Marginal Effect models examined the directional impact of metal interactions in the BKMR on renal function. RESULT Results indicate significant impacts of individual and combined exposures of Cr, Cd, Pb, and Mn on renal biomarkers. Metal interactions in the BKMR model were observed, with synergistic effects of Cd-Cr on NAG, umAlb, UACR; Cd-Pb on NAG, UACR; Pb-Cr on umAlb, UACR, eGFR-MDRD, eGFR-EPI; and an antagonistic effect of Mn-Pb-Cr on UACR. CONCLUSION Both individual and combined exposures to heavy metals are associated with renal biomarkers, with significant synergistic interactions leading to renal damage. Our findings elucidate potential interactions among these metals, offering valuable insights into the mechanisms linking multiple metal exposures to renal injury.
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- Guohuan Yin
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Civil Aviation Medicine Center, Civil Aviation Administration of China, Beijing 100123, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, Liaoning 121001, China
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- Jinzhou Central Hospital, Jinzhou, Liaoning 121001, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China.
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Gu J, Guo C, Ruan J, Li K, Zhou Y, Gong X, Shi H. From ferroptosis to cuproptosis, and calcicoptosis, to find more novel metals-mediated distinct form of regulated cell death. Apoptosis 2024; 29:586-604. [PMID: 38324163 DOI: 10.1007/s10495-023-01927-0] [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] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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Regulated cell death (RCD), also known as programmed cell death (PCD), plays a critical role in various biological processes, such as tissue injury/repair, development, and homeostasis. Dysregulation of RCD pathways can lead to the development of many human diseases, such as cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and cardiovascular diseases. Maintaining proper metal ion homeostasis is critical for human health. However, imbalances in metal levels within cells can result in cytotoxicity and cell death, leading to a variety of diseases and health problems. In recent years, new types of metal overload-induced cell death have been identified, including ferroptosis, cuproptosis, and calcicoptosis. This has prompted us to examine the three defined metal-dependent cell death types, and discuss other metals-induced ferroptosis, cuproptosis, and disrupted Ca2+ homeostasis, as well as the roles of Zn2+ in metals' homeostasis and related RCD. We have reviewed the connection between metals-induced RCD and various diseases, as well as the underlying mechanisms. We believe that further research in this area will lead to the discovery of novel types of metal-dependent RCD, a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms, and the development of new therapeutic strategies for human diseases.
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- Jie Gu
- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- Department of Rheumatology & Immunology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China.
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Wang Y, Zhang H, Tang P, Jiao B, Chen Y, Liu S, Yi M, Dai Y. Association between blood metals mixture and chronic kidney disease in adults: NHANES 2013-2016. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2024; 83:127395. [PMID: 38290270 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2024.127395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND The association between single metal exposure and chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been established. However, there is limited research on the effects of multi-metal mixtures and their potential age-specific associations with kidney injury. This study aimed to examine the relationship between metal mixtures and kidney function in adults, while also exploring the modifying effects of age. METHODS We included a subset (n = 4250) of a nationally representative adult population in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2013-2016. Kidney function was assessed using the glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and creatinine albumin ratio (ACR). The individual and combined effects of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury, and manganese on kidney injury and the risk of CKD were evaluated. RESULTS Pb and Cd were found to be positively associated with decreased kidney function. For a one Ln-unit increase in lead and cadmium, the adjusted ORs of CKD were 1.60 (95% CI: 1.35, 1.90) and 1.41 (95% CI:1.12, 1.77), respectively. We also observed an interaction between lead and cadmium for ACR. We also observed the joint effect between Pb and Cd on eGFR, ACR and CKD. Stratified analysis found a higher risk of decreased kidney function among older individuals. The quantile-g calculation model further showed that metal mixture was associated with decreased kidney function and the risk of CKD (OR = 1.53, 95% CI: 1.22, 1.90). And lead and cadmium were the main contributors. And Pb and Cd were the major components that increased the risk of CKD. CONCLUSION Co-exposure to metal mixture were associated with reduced kidney function in adults, especially in older. Our findings support co-exposure to lead and cadmium as risk factors of CKD in adults.
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- Yican Wang
- National Institute for Occupational Health and Poison Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100050, China
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- Department of Occupational disease, Qingdao Central Hospital, Shandong 266042, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
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- National Institute for Occupational Health and Poison Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100050, China
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- National Institute of Environmental Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100021, China
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- National Institute for Occupational Health and Poison Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100050, China
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- National Institute for Occupational Health and Poison Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100050, China
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- National Institute for Occupational Health and Poison Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100050, China; National Institute of Environmental Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100021, China.
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Guo H, Zhang C, Pu W, Chu X, Huang G, Cui T, Huang B, Liu H, Dai X. Role of PLC/IP 3 /IP 3 R axis in excess molybdenum exposure induced apoptosis in duck renal tubular epithelial cells. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2024; 39:172-183. [PMID: 37676969 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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Excess molybdenum (Mo) is harmful to animals, but its nephrotoxicity has not been comprehensively explained. To appraise the influences of excess Mo on Ca homeostasis and apoptosis via PLC/IP3 /IP3 R axis, primary duck renal tubular epithelial cells were exposed to 480 μM and 960 μM Mo, and joint of 960 μM Mo and 10 μM 2-APB or 0.125 μM U-73122 for 12 h (U-73122 pretreated for 1 h), respectively. The data revealed that the increment of [Ca2+ ]c induced by Mo mainly originated from intracellular Ca storage. Mo exposure reduced [Ca2+ ]ER , elevated [Ca2+ ]mit , [Ca2+ ]c , and the expression of Ca homeostasis-related factors (Calpain, CaN, CRT, GRP94, GRP78 and CaMKII). 2-APB could effectively reverse subcellular Ca2+ redistribution by inhibiting IP3 R, which confirmed that [Ca2+ ]c overload induced by Mo originated from ER. Additionally, PLC inhibitor U-73122 remarkably mitigated the change, and dramatically reduced the number of apoptotic cells, the expression of Bak-1, Bax, cleaved-Caspase-3/Caspase-3, and notably increased the expression of Bcl-xL, Bcl-2, and Bcl-2/Bax ratio. Overall, the results confirmed that the Ca2+ liberation of ER via PLC/IP3 /IP3 R axis was the main cause of [Ca2+ ]c overload, and then stimulated apoptosis in duck renal tubular epithelial cells.
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- Huiling Guo
- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Animal Health, Institute of Animal Population Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Animal Health, Institute of Animal Population Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Animal Health, Institute of Animal Population Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Animal Health, Institute of Animal Population Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Animal Health, Institute of Animal Population Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Animal Health, Institute of Animal Population Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Animal Health, Institute of Animal Population Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Animal Health, Institute of Animal Population Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Animal Health, Institute of Animal Population Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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Hayal TB, Doğan A, Şenkal S, Bulut E, Şişli HB, Şahin F. Evaluation of the effect of boron derivatives on cardiac differentiation of mouse pluripotent stem cells. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2023; 79:127258. [PMID: 37451093 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2023.127258] [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: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND The heart is one of the first organs to form during embryonic development and has a very important place. So much that the formation of a functional heart is completed on the 55th day of human development and the 15th day of mouse development. Myocardial, endocardial and epicardial cells, which are derived from the mesoderm layer, are the cells that form the basis of the heart. Cardiac development, like other embryonic developments, is tightly controlled and regulated by various signaling pathways. The WNT signaling pathway is the most studied of these signaling pathways and the one with the clearest relationship with heart development. It is known that boron compounds and the Wnt/β-catenin pathway are highly correlated. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the role of boron compounds in heart development as well as its effect on pluripotency of mouse embryonic stem cells for the first time in the literature. METHODS Toxicity of boron compounds was evaluated by using MTS analysis and obtained results were supported by morphological pictures, Trypan Blue staining and Annexin V staining. Additionally, the possible boron-related change in pluripotency of embryonic stem cells were analyzed with alkaline phosphatase activity and immunocytochemical staining of Oct4 protein as well as gene expression levels of pluripotency related OCT4, SOX2 and KLF4 genes. The alterations in the embryonic body formation capacity of mouse embryonic stem cells due to the application boron derivatives were also evaluated. Three linage differentiation was conducted to clarify the real impact of boron compounds on embryonic development. Lastly, cardiac differentiation of mESCs was investigated by using morphological pictures, cytosolic calcium measurement, gene expression and immunocytochemical analysis of cardiac differentiation related genes and in the presence of boron compounds. RESULTS Obtained results show that boron treatment maintains the pluripotency of embryonic stem cells at non-toxic concentrations. Additionally, endodermal, and mesodermal fate was found to be triggered after boron treatment. Also, initiation of cardiomyocyte differentiation by boron derivative treatments caused an increased gene expression levels of cardiac differentiation related TNNT2, Nkx2.5 and ISL-1 gene expression levels. CONCLUSION This study indicates that boron application, which is responsible for maintaining pluripotency of mESCs, can be used for increased cardiomyocyte differentiation of mESCs.
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- Taha Bartu Hayal
- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey; Current affiliation: Translational Stem Cell Biology Branch, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, United States.
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Sun W, Dai B, Hong L, Zhang H. The risk of dental restoration-related lead exposure on renal function. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 337:139405. [PMID: 37399997 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the relationship between oral restoration count, blood lead (PbB) level, and renal function as potential heavy metal releases, and the related toxicity of dental restorative materials. METHODS A total of 3682 participants from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (January 2017 to March 2020) were included in this cross-sectional analysis. We utilized multivariable linear regression models to investigate the associations between the number of oral restorations and PbB levels or renal function. The mediating effect of PbB on renal function indicators was analyzed using the R mediation package. RESULTS Based on the indicators of 3682 participants, we found that the elderly, females, and whites were fit with more oral restoration, which was accompanied by increased PbB levels and decreased renal function. Meanwhile, oral restoration count was positively associated with PbB level (β = 0.023, 95% CI: -0.020 to 0.027), renal function-related urine albumin creatinine ratio (β = 1.541, 95% CI: 0.615-2.468), serum uric acid level (β = 0.012, 95% CI: 0.007 to 0.017), and serum creatinine level, and negatively associated with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) (β = -0.804, 95% CI: -0.880 to -0.728). Furthermore, the mediation effect test confirmed that PbB played a mediating role in the relationship between restoration count and serum uric acid or eGFR, with mediation effects accounting for 98.0% and 71.0%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Oral restoration negatively affects renal function. Oral restoration-related PbB level is a potential mediating factor.
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- Wansu Sun
- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China; Anhui Public Health Clinical Center, Hefei, 230032, China
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- Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, College & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China; Anhui Public Health Clinical Center, Hefei, 230032, China
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- Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, College & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China; Department of Dental Implantology, College & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China.
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Li K, Guo C, Ruan J, Ning B, Wong CKC, Shi H, Gu J. Cadmium Disrupted ER Ca 2+ Homeostasis by Inhibiting SERCA2 Expression and Activity to Induce Apoptosis in Renal Proximal Tubular Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24065979. [PMID: 36983052 PMCID: PMC10053525 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24065979] [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: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Cadmium (Cd2+) exposure induces chronic kidney disease and renal cancers, which originate from injury and cancerization of renal tubular cells. Previous studies have shown that Cd2+ induced cytotoxicity by disrupting the intracellular Ca2+ homeostasis that is physically regulated by the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) Ca2+ store. However, the molecular mechanism of ER Ca2+ homeostasis in Cd2+-induced nephrotoxicity remains unclear. In this study, our results firstly revealed that the activation of calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) by NPS R-467 could protect against Cd2+ exposure-induced cytotoxicity of mouse renal tubular cells (mRTEC) by restoring ER Ca2+ homeostasis through the ER Ca2+ reuptake channel sarco/endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+-ATPase (SERCA). Cd2+-induced ER stress and cell apoptosis were effectively abrogated by SERCA agonist CDN1163 and SERCA2 overexpression. In addition, in vivo, and in vitro results proved that Cd2+ reduced the expressions of SERCA2 and its activity regulator phosphorylation phospholamban (p-PLB) in renal tubular cells. Cd2+-induced SERCA2 degradation was suppressed by the treatment of proteasome inhibitor MG132, which suggested that Cd2+ reduced SERCA2 protein stability by promoting the proteasomal protein degradation pathway. These results suggested that SERCA2 played pivotal roles in Cd2+-induced ER Ca2+ imbalance and stress to contribute to apoptosis of renal tubular cells, and the proteasomal pathway was involved in regulating SERCA2 stability. Our results proposed a new therapeutic approach targeting SERCA2 and associated proteasome that might protect against Cd2+-induced cytotoxicity and renal injury.
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- Kongdong Li
- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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Cui T, Wang X, Hu J, Lin T, Hu Z, Guo H, Huang G, Hu G, Zhang C. Molybdenum and cadmium co-exposure induces CaMKKβ/AMPK/mTOR pathway mediated-autophagy by subcellular calcium redistribution in duck renal tubular epithelial cells. J Inorg Biochem 2022; 236:111974. [PMID: 36027844 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2022.111974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2022] [Revised: 08/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Excessive molybdenum (Mo) and cadmium (Cd) are toxic environmental pollutants. Our previous research confirmed excessive Mo and Cd co-induced calcium homeostasis disorder and autophagy in duck kidneys, but how calcium ion (Ca2+) regulates autophagy is unclear. The results revealed that the Mo- and/or Cd-induced cytosolic Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]c) increase mainly came from intracellular calcium stores. Mo and/or Cd caused mitochondrial Ca2+ content ([Ca2+]mit) and [Ca2+]c increase with endoplasmic reticulum (ER) Ca2+ content ([Ca2+]ER) decrease and upregulated calcium homeostasis-related factor expression levels, but 2-Aminoethoxydiphenyl borate (2-APB) reversed subcellular Ca2+ redistribution. Increased Phospholipase C (PLC) and inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate (IP3) activities and inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor (IP3R) expression level were observed in Mo- and/or Cd-treated cells, which was reversed by the PLC inhibitor U-73122. 2-APB and 1,2-Bis (2-aminophenoxy) ethane-N,N,N',N'-tetraacetic acid acetoxymethyl ester (BAPTA-AM) addition mitigated [Ca2+]c and autophagy (variations in microtubule-associated protein light chain 3 (LC3), LC3B-II/LC3B-I, autophagy related 5 (ATG5), sequestosome-1(P62), programmed cell death-1 (Beclin-1) and Dynein expression levels, LC3 puncta, autophagosomes and acid vesicle organelles) under Mo and/or Cd treatment, respectively, while thapsigargin (TG) had the opposite impacts. Additionally, the calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase β (CaMKKβ) inhibitor STO-609 reversed the increased CaMKKβ, adenosine 5'-monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK), Beclin-1, and LC3B-II/LC3B-I protein expression levels and reduced mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) and P62 protein expression levels in Mo- and/or Cd-exposed cells. Collectively, the results confirmed that [Ca2+]c overload resulted from PLC/IP3/IP3R pathway-mediated ER Ca2+ release, and then activated autophagy by the CaMKKβ/AMPK/mTOR pathway in Mo- and/or Cd-treated duck renal tubular epithelial cells.
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- Ting Cui
- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Animal Health, Institute of Animal Population Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Animal Health, Institute of Animal Population Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Animal Health, Institute of Animal Population Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Animal Health, Institute of Animal Population Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Animal Health, Institute of Animal Population Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Animal Health, Institute of Animal Population Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Animal Health, Institute of Animal Population Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Animal Health, Institute of Animal Population Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Animal Health, Institute of Animal Population Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China..
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Li ZC, Wang LL, Zhao YS, Peng DJ, Chen J, Jiang SY, Zhao L, Aschner M, Li SJ, Jiang YM. Sodium para-aminosalicylic acid ameliorates lead-induced hippocampal neuronal apoptosis by suppressing the activation of the IP 3R-Ca 2+-ASK1-p38 signaling pathway. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 241:113829. [PMID: 36068756 PMCID: PMC9452829 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.113829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
Abstract
Lead (Pb) is a naturally occurring heavy metal, which can damage the brain and affect learning and memory. Sodium para-aminosalicylic acid (PAS-Na), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, can readily cross the blood-brain barrier. Our previous studies have found that PAS-Na alleviated Pb-induced hippocampal ultrastructural damage and neurodegeneration, but the mechanism has yet to be defined. Here, we investigated the molecular mechanisms that mediate Pb-induced apoptosis in hippocampal neurons, and the efficacy of PAS-Na in alleviating its effects. This work showed that juvenile developmental Pb exposure impaired rats cognitive ability by inducing apoptotic cell death in hippocampal neurons. Pb-induced neuronal apoptosis was accompanied by increased inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor (IP3R) expression and enhanced intracellular calcium [Ca2+]i levels, which resulted in increased phosphorylation of neuronal apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1 (ASK1) and p38. Activation of ASK1 and p38 was blocked by IP3R inhibitor and a Ca2+ chelator. Importantly, PAS-Na treatment improved the Pb-induced effects on cognitive deficits in rats, concomitant with rescued neuronal apoptosis. In addition, PAS-Na reduced the expression of IP3R and the ensuing increase in intracellular Ca2+ and decreased the phosphorylation of ASK1 and p38 in Pb-exposed neurons. Taken together, this study demonstrates that the IP3R-Ca2+-ASK1-p38 signaling pathway mediates Pb-induced apoptosis in hippocampal neurons, and that PAS-Na, at a specific dose-range, ameliorates these changes. Collectively, this study sheds novel light on the cellular mechanisms that mediate PAS-Na efficacy, laying the groundwork for future research to examine the treatment potential of PAS-Na upon Pb poisoning.
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- Zhao-Cong Li
- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China; Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Highly Prevalent Diseases, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China; Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Highly Prevalent Diseases, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China; Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Highly Prevalent Diseases, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China; Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Highly Prevalent Diseases, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China; Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Highly Prevalent Diseases, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China; Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Highly Prevalent Diseases, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China; Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Highly Prevalent Diseases, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York 10461, USA
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China; Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Highly Prevalent Diseases, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China; Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Highly Prevalent Diseases, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
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Zhao H, Xu Y, Song X, Zhang Q, Wang Y, Yin H, Bai X, Li J. Cisplatin induces damage of auditory cells: Possible relation with dynamic variation in calcium homeostasis and responding channels. Eur J Pharmacol 2022; 914:174662. [PMID: 34861207 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2021.174662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2021] [Revised: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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AIMS The present study was aimed to explore the possible mechanism(s) underlying the action of cisplatin on auditory cells of mice in vitro, with special attention given to the dynamic variation in calcium homeostasis and responding channels. METHODS The apoptosis of auditory cells was tested by flow cytometry and TUNEL staining. The expressions of inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptors (IP3R), voltage-dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC1), phosphorylated protein kinase R-like ER kinase (p-PERK), activating transcription factor 6 (ATF6), caspase-12, bcl-2, bax, cleaved caspase-9, cleaved caspase-3, beclin-1 and light chain 3β (LC3B) were measured by immunofluorescence or Western blotting. The calcium variations in subcellular structures were evaluated by Rhod-2 AM and Mag-Fluo-4 AM staining. The colocalization ratio between IP3R and beclin-1 was determined by immunocytochemistry. RESULTS We found that cisplatin exposure induced the apoptosis of HEI-OC1 cells and hair cells (HCs) in a caspase-3 dependent manner. This apoptotic process was attributed to the activation of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and mitochondrial pathway and, meanwhile, accompanied by variation in calcium homeostasis and responding channels. Interestingly, we also observed that IP3R might dissociate from beclin-1 to motivate autophagy under the cisplatin insult. CONCLUSIONS Overall, the findings from this work indicate that cisplatin leads to auditory cell damage of mice in vitro, which is closely relevant to dynamic variation in calcium homeostasis and responding channels in subcellular structure.
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- Hao Zhao
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China
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- Institute of Eye and ENT, Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China
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- School of Basic Medical Science, Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, 272000, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China; Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China; Institute of Eye and ENT, Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China; Central Laboratory, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.
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Ning B, Guo C, Kong A, Li K, Xie Y, Shi H, Gu J. Calcium Signaling Mediates Cell Death and Crosstalk with Autophagy in Kidney Disease. Cells 2021; 10:cells10113204. [PMID: 34831428 PMCID: PMC8622220 DOI: 10.3390/cells10113204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
The kidney is an important organ for the maintenance of Ca2+ homeostasis in the body. However, disruption of Ca2+ homeostasis will cause a series of kidney diseases, such as acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), renal ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), podocytopathy, and diabetic nephropathy. During the progression of kidney disease, Ca2+ signaling plays key roles in various cell activities such as necrosis, apoptosis, eryptosis and autophagy. Importantly, there are complex Ca2+ flux networks between the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), mitochondria and lysosomes which regulate intracellular Ca2+ signaling in renal cells and contribute to kidney disease. In addition, Ca2+ signaling also links the crosstalk between various cell deaths and autophagy under the stress of heavy metals or high glucose. In this regard, we present a review of Ca2+ signaling in cell death and crosstalk with autophagy and its potential as a therapeutic target for the development of new and efficient drugs against kidney diseases.
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- Bo Ning
- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; (B.N.); (C.G.); (A.K.); (K.L.); (H.S.)
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; (B.N.); (C.G.); (A.K.); (K.L.); (H.S.)
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; (B.N.); (C.G.); (A.K.); (K.L.); (H.S.)
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; (B.N.); (C.G.); (A.K.); (K.L.); (H.S.)
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- Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University—Yixing Hospital, Yixing 214200, China;
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; (B.N.); (C.G.); (A.K.); (K.L.); (H.S.)
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; (B.N.); (C.G.); (A.K.); (K.L.); (H.S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-0511-88791923
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Branco AJ, Vattamparambil AS, Landry GM. Lead (Pb 2+)-induced calcium oxalate crystallization ex vivo is ameliorated via inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor (InsP 3R) knockdown in a Drosophila melanogaster model of nephrolithiasis. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2021; 87:103695. [PMID: 34171488 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2021.103695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2021] [Revised: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Nephrolithiasis causes severe pain and is a highly recurrent pathophysiological state. Calcium-containing stones, specifically calcium oxalate (CaOx), is the most common type accounting for approximately 75 % of stone composition. Genetic predisposition, gender, geographic region, diet, and low fluid intake all contribute to disease pathogenesis. However, exposure to environmental pollutants as a contribution to kidney stone formation remains insufficiently studied. Lead (Pb2+) is of particular interest as epidemiological data indicate that low-level exposure (BLL = 0.48-3.85 μM) confers a 35 % increased risk of developing CaOx nephrolithiasis. However, mechanisms underlying this association have yet to be elucidated. Drosophila melanogaster provide a useful genetic model where major molecular pathophysiological pathways can be efficiently studied. Malpighian tubules (MT) were isolated from either Wild-Type or InsP3R knockdown flies and treated with oxalate (5 mM) ± Pb2+ (2μM) for 1 h. Following exposure, MTs were imaged and crystals quantified. CaOx crystal number and total area were significantly increased (˜5-fold) in Pb2+(pre-treatment) + oxalate-exposed MTs when compared to oxalate alone controls. However, CaOx crystal number and total crystal area in Pb2+ + oxalate-exposed InsP3R knockdown MTs were significantly decreased (˜3-fold) indicating the role for principal cell-specific InsP3R-mediated Ca2+ mobilization as a mechanism for Pb2+-induced increases in CaOx crystallization inset model of nephrolithiasis.
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- Anthony J Branco
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Boston, MA, 02115, United States.
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Li Y, Lv H, Xue C, Dong N, Bi C, Shan A. Plant Polyphenols: Potential Antidotes for Lead Exposure. Biol Trace Elem Res 2021; 199:3960-3976. [PMID: 33236294 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-020-02498-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 11/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Lead is one of the most common heavy metal elements and has high biological toxicity. Long-term lead exposure will induce the contamination of animal feed, water, and food, which can cause chronic lead poisoning including nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, neurotoxicity, and reproductive toxicity in humans and animals. In the past few decades, lead has caused widespread concern because of its significant threat to health. A large number of in vitro and animal experiments have shown that oxidative stress plays a key role in lead toxicity, and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway can also be induced by lead toxicity. Therefore, plant polyphenols have attracted attention, with their advantages of being natural antioxidants and having low toxicity. Plant polyphenols can resist lead toxicity by chelating lead with their special chemical molecular structure. In addition, scavenging active oxygen and improving the level of antioxidant enzymes, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptosis are also the key to relieving lead poisoning by plant polyphenols. Various plant polyphenols have been suggested to be useful in alleviating lead toxicity in animals and humans and are believed to have good application prospects.
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- Ying Li
- The Laboratory of Molecular Nutrition and Immunity, Institute of Animal Nutrition, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- The Laboratory of Molecular Nutrition and Immunity, Institute of Animal Nutrition, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- The Laboratory of Molecular Nutrition and Immunity, Institute of Animal Nutrition, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- The Laboratory of Molecular Nutrition and Immunity, Institute of Animal Nutrition, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People's Republic of China.
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- The Laboratory of Molecular Nutrition and Immunity, Institute of Animal Nutrition, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- The Laboratory of Molecular Nutrition and Immunity, Institute of Animal Nutrition, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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Nasiruddin Rana M, Karim N, Changlek S, Atiar Rahman M, Tangpong J, Hajjar D, Alelwani W, Makki AA. Thunbergia laurifolia leaf extract partially recovers lead-induced renotoxicity through modulating the cell signaling pathways. Saudi J Biol Sci 2021; 27:3700-3710. [PMID: 34466056 PMCID: PMC8381871 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2020.08.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2020] [Revised: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
This research investigated the reno-protective effect of Thunbergia laurifolia Linn. (TL) in a lead-induced toxicity test through the modulation of cell signaling pathways. The study carried out to evaluate the effect of TL leaf extracts in Swiss Albino mice exposed to lead acetate (PbAc). Prior to in vivo study, a probable kidney-protective effect of the plant leaf extract was presumed through an activity-specific (PASS) molecular docking analysis. In animal model study, albino mice were divided in seven groups and co-treated with PbAc and TL (100, 200 mg/kgBW) or vitamin E (100 mg/kgBW) for 38 days, whereas the untreated control, TL control, and vehicle control groups received sodium acetate, PbAc, sodium acetate plus mineral oil, respectively. At the end of treatment, blood and kidney tissue were collected for investigating Pb concentration, estimating biochemical profile, evaluating oxidative stress and inflammatory parameters. The histopathological change of kidney along with apoptosis was assessed from kidney sections using H & E staining and TUNEL assay. Pb-exposed mice were found to be increased concentration of Pb in the blood and kidney sample, which further led to increased MDA levels in the plasma, blood, and tissue. Followed by kidney damage, increased expression of TNF-α, iNOS, and COX-2 in kidney tissues were noticed, which were related to elevated TNF-α in the systemic circulation of Pb-treated mice. Co-treatment with TL or vitamin E significantly reduced altered structure and apoptosis of kidney tissues. Downregulation of inflammatory markers especially TNF-α, iNOS, and COX-2 with simultaneous improvement of renal function through reduced plasma BUN and creatinine levels demonstrate that TL act as a potential dietary supplement to detoxify Pb in kidney showing an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect.
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Key Words
- Anti-inflammation
- BUN, Blood urea nitrogen
- BW, body weight
- COX-2, Cyclooxygenase-2
- DNA, Deoxyribonucleic acid
- ELISA, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
- GFR, Glomerular filtration rate
- H&E, Hematoxylin-Eosin
- Lead (Pb)
- MDA, Malondialdehyde
- Oxidative stress
- Pb, lead
- ROS, reactive oxygen species
- Renotoxicity
- TBARS, Thiobarbituric acid reactive substances
- TBS, Tris phosphate saline
- TBST, Tris phosphate buffer saline with Tween 20
- TL, Thunbergia laurifolia Linn.
- TNF-α, Tumor necrosis factor-alpha
- TUNEL, Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling
- Thunbergia laurifolia Linn.
- iNOS, Inducible nitric oxide synthase
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- Mohammad Nasiruddin Rana
- Biomedical Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161, Thailand.,Department of Pharmacology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310058, PR China.,Research Excellence Center for Innovation and Health Products (RECIHP), Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand
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- Biomedical Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161, Thailand.,Research Excellence Center for Innovation and Health Products (RECIHP), Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand
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- Biomedical Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161, Thailand.,Research Excellence Center for Innovation and Health Products (RECIHP), Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh
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- Biomedical Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161, Thailand.,Research Excellence Center for Innovation and Health Products (RECIHP), Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Sciences, University of Jeddah, Jeddah 80203, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Sciences, University of Jeddah, Jeddah 80203, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Sciences, University of Jeddah, Jeddah 80203, Saudi Arabia
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Tan ZF, Ding Y, Tian JY, Liu ZQ, Bi JR, Zhou DY, Song L, Chen GB. Inhibition of ultraviolet-induced sea cucumber (Stichopus japonicus) autolysis by maintaining coelomocyte intracellular calcium homeostasis. Food Chem 2021; 368:130768. [PMID: 34392120 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.130768] [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: 11/25/2020] [Revised: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Apoptosis plays a critical role in sea cucumber autolysis. To investigate the ultraviolet (UV)-induced apoptosis, sea cucumbers with and without injection of BAPTA-AM (cytosolic calcium chelator) were exposed to UV (15 W/m2) for 30 min. The results showed that UV irradiation caused several changes in sea cucumber coelomocytes, including calcium imbalance, abnormal morphology of endoplasmic reticulum, upregulation of pro-apoptotic proteins CRT, CHOP, and caspases 9 and 3, and downregulation of anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2. A comparison between the two groups showed that injection of the calcium chelator into sea cucumbers helped maintain coelomocyte intracellular calcium homeostasis and suppressed other abnormal changes caused by ER stress, indicating apoptosis in sea cucumbers is mediated by calcium imbalance and follows the activation of the ER stress pathway. Therefore, this study broadens understanding of the apoptotic mechanism involved in sea cucumber autolysis, which is helpful in developing preservative agents for sea cucumbers.
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- Zhi-Feng Tan
- School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, No. 1 Qinggongyuan, Ganjingzi District, Dalian 116034, PR China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, No. 1 Qinggongyuan, Ganjingzi District, Dalian 116034, PR China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, No. 1 Qinggongyuan, Ganjingzi District, Dalian 116034, PR China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, No. 1 Qinggongyuan, Ganjingzi District, Dalian 116034, PR China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, No. 1 Qinggongyuan, Ganjingzi District, Dalian 116034, PR China; National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, No. 1 Qinggongyuan, Ganjingzi District, Dalian 116034, PR China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, No. 1 Qinggongyuan, Ganjingzi District, Dalian 116034, PR China; National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, No. 1 Qinggongyuan, Ganjingzi District, Dalian 116034, PR China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, No. 1 Qinggongyuan, Ganjingzi District, Dalian 116034, PR China; National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, No. 1 Qinggongyuan, Ganjingzi District, Dalian 116034, PR China.
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- Center for Excellence in Post-Harvest Technologies, North Carolina A&T State University, The North Carolina Research Campus, 500 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081, USA.
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Ham J, Yun BH, Lim W, Song G. Folpet induces mitochondrial dysfunction and ROS-mediated apoptosis in mouse Sertoli cells. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2021; 177:104903. [PMID: 34301364 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2021.104903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Folpet is a phthalimide type of fungicide and has been used to control several crop diseases. Although it has adverse effects on the gastrointestinal tract, its mechanism and toxic effects on testis have not been demonstrated. In the present study, we elucidated the cytotoxic effect of folpet on the mouse Sertoli cell line, TM4. Our results revealed that folpet suppressed viability and proliferative capacity of TM4 cells and further inhibited 3D spheroid formation. Moreover, folpet impeded appropriate cell cycle progression and induced apoptotic cell death in TM4 cells. It disrupted the electrochemical gradient of mitochondria and calcium homeostasis in TM4 cells. Furthermore, endoplasmic reticulum stress-related proteins were activated in folpet-treated TM4 cells, and relative reactive oxygen species (ROS) production was also increased. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) treatment reinstated the folpet-induced ROS generation in TM4 cells. Additionally, NAC restored the proliferative capacity and reduced the apoptotic cells in folpet-treated TM4 cells. Collectively, we demonstrated that folpet causes ROS-mediated apoptotic cell death with mitochondrial dysfunction and calcium dysregulation in TM4 cells.
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- Jiyeon Ham
- Institute of Animal Molecular Biotechnology and Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Animal Molecular Biotechnology and Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Science and Technology, Kookmin University, Seoul 02707, Republic of Korea.
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- Institute of Animal Molecular Biotechnology and Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea.
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The Aging Kidney-As Influenced by Heavy Metal Exposure and Selenium Supplementation. Biomolecules 2021; 11:biom11081078. [PMID: 34439746 PMCID: PMC8391790 DOI: 10.3390/biom11081078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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The aging process in the kidneys has been well studied. It is known that the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) declines with age in subjects older than 50–60 years. However, there is still insufficient knowledge regarding the response of the aged kidney to environmental toxicants such as mercury, cadmium, and lead. Here, we present a review on the functional decline and proposed mechanisms in the aging kidney as influenced by metal pollutants. Due to the prevalence of these toxicants in the environment, human exposure is nearly unavoidable. Further, it is well known that acute and chronic exposures to toxic metals may be detrimental to kidneys of normal adults, thus it may be hypothesized that exposure of individuals with reduced GFR will result in additional reductions in renal function. Individuals with compromised renal function, either from aging or from a combination of aging and disease, may be particularly susceptible to environmental toxicants. The available data appear to show an association between exposure to mercury, cadmium and/or lead and an increase in incidence and severity of renal disease in elderly individuals. Furthermore, some physiological thiols, as well as adequate selenium status, appear to exert a protective action. Further studies providing improved insight into the mechanisms by which nephrotoxic metals are handled by aging kidneys, as well as possibilities of therapeutic protection, are of utmost importance.
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Han Q, Zhang W, Guo J, Zhu Q, Chen H, Xia Y, Zhu G. Mitochondrion: a sensitive target for Pb exposure. J Toxicol Sci 2021; 46:345-358. [PMID: 34334556 DOI: 10.2131/jts.46.345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/06/2022]
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Pb exposure is a worldwide environmental contamination issue which has been of concern to more and more people. Exposure to environmental Pb and its compounds through food and respiratory routes causes toxic damage to the digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular and nervous systems, etc. Children and pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to Pb. Pb exposure significantly destroys children's learning ability, intelligence and perception ability. Mitochondria are involved in various life processes of eukaryotes and are one of the most sensitive organelles to various injuries. There is no doubt that Pb-induced mitochondrial damage can widely affect various physiological processes and cause great harm. In this review, we summarized the toxic effects of Pb on mitochondria which led to various pathological processes. Pb induces mitochondrial dysfunction leading to the increased level of oxidative stress. In addition, Pb leads to cell apoptosis via mitochondrial permeability transition pore (MPTP) opening. Also, Pb can stimulate the development of mitochondria-mediated inflammatory responses. Furthermore, Pb triggers the germination of autophagy via the mitochondrial pathway and induces mitochondrial dysfunction, disturbing intracellular calcium homeostasis. In a word, we discussed the effects of Pb exposure on mitochondria, hoping to provide some references for further research and better therapeutic options for Pb exposure.
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- Qing Han
- The First Clinical Medical College of Nanchang University, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Medical College of Nanchang University, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Nanchang University, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Medical College of Nanchang University, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Medical College of Nanchang University, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Medical College of Nanchang University, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Medical College of Nanchang University, China
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Riaz MA, Nisa ZU, Anjum MS, Butt H, Mehmood A, Riaz A, Akhtar ABT. Assessment of metals induced histopathological and gene expression changes in different organs of non-diabetic and diabetic rats. Sci Rep 2020; 10:5897. [PMID: 32246071 PMCID: PMC7125094 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-62807-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2019] [Accepted: 03/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Diabetes is a complex metabolic disorder and different environmental toxicants including heavy metals have been involved in diabetes induction. Therefore, assessment of the environmental risk factors and heavy metals induced toxicity have become critical for reducing the consequences of metals pollutants. Previously, we reported heavy metals induced nephrotoxicity in non-diabetic and diabetic rats. Here, we extended our analysis by examining the heavy metals induced organs (heart, kidney, liver, pancreas, and spleen) damage in diabetic and non-diabetic Wistar rats using histopathology and quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR). Following the generation of the diabetic rat model, the animals were exposed to heavy metals including lead (Pb), arsenic (As), manganese (Mn) and cadmium (Cd). Both non-diabetic and diabetic rats were exposed to heavy metals for 30 days and subsequently, the heart, kidney, liver, pancreas and spleen tissues were examined. Heavy metal treatment resulted in irregularly arranged myofibrils and vacuolization in the heart tissue of metal treated groups as evident from hematoxylin and eosin (H & E) staining. The kidney tissue of rats treated with heavy metals showed tubular degeneration, fibrosis, hemorrhage, and vacuolation. The liver of the heavy metals treated rats exhibited cellular degeneration and necrosis. The pancreatic tissue of streptozotocin injected untreated and metal treated rats revealed severe degeneration, necrosis, degranulation, shrinkage, and depression in the islets of Langerhans. Increased red pulp area and congestion were observed in the spleen of the metal mixture treated non-diabetic and diabetic rats. In line with the histological data, the qRT-PCR analysis showed downregulated expression of Bcl2 and upregulation of Caspase-3 in non-diabetic and diabetic metal treated rats as compared to the non-diabetic untreated rats. In conclusion, the present study revealed, diabetic rats are more prone to metal alone as well as metal mixture induced organ damage as compared to non-diabetic rats.
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- Muhammad Ahsan Riaz
- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- National Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- National Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- National Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government College Women University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Kosiba AA, Wang Y, Chen D, Wong CKC, Gu J, Shi H. The roles of calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) in heavy metals-induced nephrotoxicity. Life Sci 2019; 242:117183. [PMID: 31874167 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2019.117183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Revised: 12/15/2019] [Accepted: 12/16/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The kidney is a vital organ responsible for regulating water, electrolyte and acid-base balance as well as eliminating toxic substances from the blood in the body. Exposure of humans to heavy metals in their natural and occupational environments, foods, water, and drugs has serious implications on the kidney's health. The accumulation of heavy metals in the kidney has been linked to acute or chronic renal injury, kidney stones or even renal cancer, at the expense of expensive treatment options. Therefore, unearthing novel biomarkers and potential therapeutic agents or targets against kidney injury for efficient treatment are imperative. The calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR), a G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) is typically expressed in the parathyroid glands and renal tubules. It modulates parathyroid hormone secretion according to the serum calcium (Ca2+) concentration. In the kidney, it modulates electrolyte and water excretion by regulating the function of diverse tubular segments. Notably, CaSR lowers passive and active Ca2+ reabsorption in distal tubules, which facilitates phosphate reabsorption in proximal tubules and stimulates proton and water excretion in collecting ducts. Moreover, at the cellular level, modulation of the CaSR regulates cytosolic Ca2+ levels, reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling cascades as well as autophagy and the suppression of apoptosis, an effect predominantly triggered by heavy metals. In this regard, we present a review on the CaSR at the cellular level and its potential as a therapeutic target for the development of new and efficient drugs against heavy metals-induced nephrotoxicity.
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- Anthony A Kosiba
- Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, China; Department of Rheumatology and Inflammation Research, Institute of Medicine, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Biology, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, China.
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, China.
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Luo R, Song Y, Liao Z, Yin H, Zhan S, Wang K, Li S, Li G, Ma L, Lu S, Zhang Y, Yang C. Impaired calcium homeostasis via advanced glycation end products promotes apoptosis through endoplasmic reticulum stress in human nucleus pulposus cells and exacerbates intervertebral disc degeneration in rats. FEBS J 2019; 286:4356-4373. [PMID: 31230413 DOI: 10.1111/febs.14972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2018] [Revised: 05/05/2019] [Accepted: 06/21/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Rongjin Luo
- Department of Orthopaedics Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan China
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Chen K, Li X, Song G, Zhou T, Long Y, Li Q, Zhong S, Cui Z. Deficiency in the membrane protein Tmbim3a/Grinaa initiates cold-induced ER stress and cell death by activating an intrinsic apoptotic pathway in zebrafish. J Biol Chem 2019; 294:11445-11457. [PMID: 31171717 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.ra119.007813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2019] [Revised: 05/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Most members of the family of proteins containing a transmembrane BAX inhibitor motif (TMBIM) have anti-apoptotic activity, but their in vivo functions and intracellular mechanisms remain obscure. Here, we report that zebrafish Tmbim3a/Grinaa functions in the prevention of cold-induced endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and apoptosis. Using a gene-trapping approach, we obtained a mutant zebrafish line in which the expression of the tmbim3a/grinaa gene is disrupted by a Tol2 transposon insertion. Homozygous tmbim3a/grinaa mutant larvae exhibited time-dependently increased mortality and apoptosis under cold exposure (at 16 °C). Mechanistically, using immunofluorescence, fluorescence-based assessments of intracellular/mitochondrial Ca2+ levels, mitochondrial membrane potential measurements, and Ca2+-ATPase assays, we found that cold exposure suppresses sarcoplasmic/ER Ca2+-ATPase (SERCA) activity and induces the unfolded protein response (UPR) and ER stress. We also found that the cold-induced ER stress is increased in homozygous tmbim3a/grinaa mutant embryos. The cold-stress hypersensitivity of the tmbim3a/grinaa mutants was tightly associated with disrupted intracellular Ca2+ homeostasis, followed by mitochondrial Ca2+ overload and cytochrome c release, leading to the activation of caspase 9- and caspase-3-mediated intrinsic apoptotic pathways. Treatment of zebrafish larvae with the intracellular Ca2+ chelator 1,2-bis(2-aminophenoxy)ethane-N,N,N',N'-tetraacetate-acetoxymethyl ester (BAPTA-AM) or with 2-aminoethoxydiphenyl borate (2-APB), an inhibitor of the calcium-releasing protein inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor (IP3R), alleviated cold-induced cell death. Together, these findings unveil a key role of Tmbim3a/Grinaa in relieving cold-induced ER stress and in protecting cells against caspase 9- and caspase 3-mediated apoptosis during zebrafish development.
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- Kai Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hubei, Wuhan 430072, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hubei, Wuhan 430072, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hubei, Wuhan 430072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hubei, Wuhan 430072, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hubei, Wuhan 430072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hubei, Wuhan 430072, China
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- Department of Genetics, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430071, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hubei, Wuhan 430072, China .,Innovative Academy of Seed Design, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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Ouyang L, Zhang W, Du G, Liu H, Xie J, Gu J, Zhang S, Zhou F, Shao L, Feng C, Fan G. Lead exposure-induced cognitive impairment through RyR-modulating intracellular calcium signaling in aged rats. Toxicology 2019; 419:55-64. [PMID: 30905827 DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2019.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2018] [Revised: 02/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Lead is widely distributed in the environment and has become a global public health issue. It is well known that lead exposure induces not only neurodevelopmental toxicity but also neurodegenerative diseases, with learning and memory impairment in the later stage. However, the molecular mechanisms remain elusive. The present study investigated the effects of early life and lifetime lead exposure on cognition and identified the molecular mechanisms involved in aged rats. The results herein demonstrated that the lead concentration in peripheral blood and brain tissues in aged rats was significantly increased in a lead dose-dependent manner. High-dose lead exposure caused cognitive functional impairment in aged rats, concomitant with a longer escape latency and a lower frequency of crossing the platform via Morris water maze testing compared to those in the control and low-dose lead exposure groups. Importantly, neuron functional defects were still observed even in early life lead exposure during the prenatal and weaning periods in aged rats. The neurotoxicity induced by lead exposure was morphologically evidenced by a recessed nuclear membrane, a swollen endoplasmic reticulum, and mitochondria in the neurons. Mechanistically, the exposure of aged rats to lead resulted in increasing free calcium concentration, reactive oxygen species, and apoptosis in the hippocampal neurons. Lead exposure increased RyR3 expression and decreased the levels of p-CaMKIIα/CaMKIIα and p-CREB/CREB in the hippocampus of aged rats. These findings indicated that early life lead exposure-induced cognition disorder was irreversible in aged rats. Lead-induced neurotoxicity might be related to the upregulation of RyR3 expression and high levels of intracellular free calcium with increasing lead concentration in injured neurons.
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- Lu Ouyang
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330047, China; Jiangxi provincial key laboratory of preventive medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Jiangxi provincial key laboratory of preventive medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China; Department of Occupational Health and Toxicology, School of Public Health, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Jiangxi provincial key laboratory of preventive medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China; Department of Occupational Health and Toxicology, School of Public Health, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Jiangxi provincial key laboratory of preventive medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China; Department of Occupational Health and Toxicology, School of Public Health, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Jiangxi provincial key laboratory of preventive medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China; Department of Occupational Health and Toxicology, School of Public Health, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Jiangxi provincial key laboratory of preventive medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China; Department of Occupational Health and Toxicology, School of Public Health, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Jiangxi provincial key laboratory of preventive medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China; Department of Occupational Health and Toxicology, School of Public Health, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Jiangxi provincial key laboratory of preventive medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China; Department of Occupational Health and Toxicology, School of Public Health, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Jiangxi provincial key laboratory of preventive medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China; Department of Occupational Health and Toxicology, School of Public Health, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Jiangxi provincial key laboratory of preventive medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China; Department of Occupational Health and Toxicology, School of Public Health, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330047, China; Jiangxi provincial key laboratory of preventive medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China; Department of Occupational Health and Toxicology, School of Public Health, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China.
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Rana MN, Tangpong J, Rahman MM. Toxicodynamics of Lead, Cadmium, Mercury and Arsenic- induced kidney toxicity and treatment strategy: A mini review. Toxicol Rep 2018; 5:704-713. [PMID: 29992094 PMCID: PMC6035907 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2018.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 129] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2017] [Revised: 04/13/2018] [Accepted: 05/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Environmental pollution has become a concerning matter to human beings. Flint water crisis in the USA pointed out that pollution by heavy metal is getting worse day by day, predominantly by Lead, Cadmium, Mercury and Arsenic. Despite of not having any biological role in flora and fauna, they exhibit detrimental effect following exposure (acute or chronic). Even at low dose, they affect brain, kidney and heart. Oxidative stress has been termed as cause and effect in heavy metal-induced kidney toxicity. In treatment strategy, different chelating agent, vitamins and minerals are included, though chelating agents has been showed different fatal drawbacks. Interestingly, plants and plants derived compounds had shown possible effectiveness against heavy metals induced kidney toxicity. This review will provide detail information on toxicodynamics of Pb, Cd, Hg and As, treatment strategy along with the possible beneficiary role of plant derived compound to protect kidney.
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- Mohammad Nasiruddin Rana
- Biomedical Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science and Engineering, International Islamic University Chittagong, Kumira, Chittagong-4318, Bangladesh
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- Biomedical Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science and Engineering, International Islamic University Chittagong, Kumira, Chittagong-4318, Bangladesh
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Liang Q, Zhang Y, Zeng M, Guan L, Xiao Y, Xiao F. The role of IP3R-SOCCs in Cr(vi)-induced cytosolic Ca 2+ overload and apoptosis in L-02 hepatocytes. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2018; 7:521-528. [PMID: 30090602 PMCID: PMC6061864 DOI: 10.1039/c8tx00029h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2018] [Accepted: 04/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Heavy metals such as hexavalent chromium [Cr(vi)] could induce Ca2+ overload and subsequently hepatocyte injury, and even apoptotic cell death, but the source of the increased cytosolic-free Ca2+ is still unclear. The present study aimed to explore the role of an inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor (IP3R) - store-operated calcium channels (SOCCs) in Cr(vi)-induced Ca2+ overload and apoptosis in L-02 hepatocytes. The cytosolic-free Ca2+ concentration was evaluated using the fluorescent Ca2+ indicator Fluo-4/acetoxymethyl ester (Fluo-4/AM), while Ca2+ concentrations in the mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) were detected using the related commercial kits. The gene and protein expression levels of IP3R, sensors' stromal interaction molecule 1 (STIM1) and pore-forming proteins' Ca2+ release-activated Ca2+ channel protein 1 (Orai1) were examined using quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) and western blotting, respectively. Apoptotic cells were examined by flow cytometry. Cr(vi) exposure induced Ca2+ overload and apoptosis in the hepatocytes. By utilizing the IP3R inhibitor 2-aminoethyldiphenylborate (2-APB) and SOCC inhibitor YM-58483, we found that the increase of Cr(vi)-induced cytosolic-free Ca2+ depended on IP3R-mediated Ca2+ release from the ER and SOCC-mediated Ca2+ influx from the extracellular space. We also confirmed that the Cr(vi)-induced extracellular calcium influx (store-operated Ca2+ entry, SOCE) depended on ER Ca2+ release. We reached the conclusion that IP3R-SOCCs played an important role in Cr(vi)-induced Ca2+ overload and apoptotic cell death in the hepatocytes, which will provide experimental evidence for the research on the exogenous chemical-induced Ca2+ overload of hepatocytes, and for the prevention and early treatment of liver damage in a Cr(vi)-exposed population.
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- Qi Liang
- Department of Radiology , The Third Xiangya Hospital , Central South University , Changsha 410013 , PR China
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- Department of Health Toxicology , Xiangya School of Public Health , Central South University , Changsha 410078 , PR China . ; Tel: +86-731-84487130
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- Department of Health Toxicology , Xiangya School of Public Health , Central South University , Changsha 410078 , PR China . ; Tel: +86-731-84487130
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- Department of Health Toxicology , Xiangya School of Public Health , Central South University , Changsha 410078 , PR China . ; Tel: +86-731-84487130
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- Department of Health Toxicology , Xiangya School of Public Health , Central South University , Changsha 410078 , PR China . ; Tel: +86-731-84487130
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- Department of Health Toxicology , Xiangya School of Public Health , Central South University , Changsha 410078 , PR China . ; Tel: +86-731-84487130
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Wang X, An Y, Jiao W, Zhang Z, Han H, Gu X, Teng X. Selenium Protects against Lead-induced Apoptosis via Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in Chicken Kidneys. Biol Trace Elem Res 2018; 182:354-363. [PMID: 28748446 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-017-1097-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2017] [Accepted: 07/10/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Lead (Pb) is a toxic heavy metal and can harm organisms by inducing apoptosis. Selenium (Se), an essential trace element for humans and animals, can alleviate heavy metal toxicity. The aim of our study is to investigate alleviative effect of Se on Pb-induced apoptosis via endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress in chicken kidneys. One hundred and eighty male chickens were randomly divided into four groups at 7 days of age and were fed with commercial diet (containing 0.49 mg/kg Se) and drinking water, Na2SeO3-added commercial diet (containing 1 mg/kg Se) and drinking water, the commercial diet and (CH3OO)2Pb-added drinking water (containing 350 mg/L Pb), and Na2SeO3-added commercial diet (containing 1 mg/kg Se) and (CH3OO)2Pb-added drinking water (containing 350 mg/L Pb), respectively. On the 30th, 60th, and 90th days of the experiment period, 15 chickens in each group were euthanized and the kidneys were collected. Following contents were performed: kidney ultrastructure; nitric oxide (NO) content; inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) activity; relative messenger RNA (mRNA) and protein expression of iNOS, ER-related genes (glucose-regulated protein (GRP)78, GRP94, activating transcription factor (ATF)4, ATF6, and iron-responsive element (IRE)), and apoptosis-related genes (caspase-3 and B cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2)); and caspase-12 protein expression. The results indicated that Pb changed kidney ultrastructural structure; decreased Bcl-2 mRNA and protein expression; and increased NO content, iNOS activity, relative mRNA and protein expression of iNOS, ER-related genes, and caspase-3 and caspase-12 protein expression. Se attenuated above changes caused by Pb. Pb had time-dependent manners on NO content, GRP78, GRP94, ATF4, IRE, and caspase-3 mRNA expression. Se attenuated Pb-induced apoptosis via ER stress in the chicken kidneys.
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- Xiaoyu Wang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, 150030, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, 150030, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, 150030, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, 150030, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, 150030, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 100193, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, 150030, Harbin, People's Republic of China.
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Shi C, Zeng J, Li Z, Chen Q, Hang W, Xia L, Wu Y, Chen J, Shi A. Melatonin Mitigates Kainic Acid-Induced Neuronal Tau Hyperphosphorylation and Memory Deficits through Alleviating ER Stress. Front Mol Neurosci 2018; 11:5. [PMID: 29416502 PMCID: PMC5787934 DOI: 10.3389/fnmol.2018.00005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2017] [Accepted: 01/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Kainic acid (KA) exposure causes neuronal degeneration featured by Alzheimer-like tau hyperphosphorylation and memory deficits. Melatonin (Mel) is known to protect hippocampal neurons against KA-induced damage. However, the underlying mechanisms remain elusive. In the current study, we investigated the protective effect of melatonin on KA-induced tau hyperphosphorylation by focusing on endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress-mediated signaling pathways. By using primary hippocampal neurons and mouse brain, we showed that KA treatment specifically induced ER stress and activated GSK-3β and CDK5, two major kinases responsible for tau phosphorylation. Inhibition of ER stress efficiently inactivated GSK-3β and CDK5. Mechanistically, we found that KA-induced ER stress significantly activated calpain, a calcium-dependent protease. Inhibition of ER stress or calpain leads to the reduction in KA-induced GSK-3β and CDK5 activities and tau phosphorylation. Moreover, GSK-3β or CDK5 inhibition failed to downregulate ER stress efficiently, suggesting that ER stress functions upstream of GSK-3β or CDK5. Notably, our results revealed that melatonin acts against KA-induced neuronal degeneration and tau hyperphosphorylation via easing ER stress, further highlighting the protective role of melatonin in the KA-induced neuronal defects.
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- Cai Shi
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medicine and the Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medicine and the Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medicine and the Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medicine and the Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medicine and the Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medicine and the Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medicine and the Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Institute for Brain Research, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medicine and the Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Institute for Brain Research, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Key Laboratory of Neurological Disease of National Education Ministry, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Xie Y, Wanggou S, Liu Q, Li X, Liu J, Wu M. A brain-specific isoform of apoptosis-inducing factor 2 attenuates ischemia-induced oxidative stress in HT22 cells. Neurochem Int 2018; 112:179-186. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neuint.2017.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2017] [Revised: 06/25/2017] [Accepted: 07/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Abu-Khudir R, Habieb ME, Mohamed MA, Hawas AM, Mohamed TM. Anti-apoptotic role of spermine against lead and/or gamma irradiation-induced hepatotoxicity in male rats. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2017; 24:24272-24283. [PMID: 28889190 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-0069-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2017] [Accepted: 09/01/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Exposure to either lead (Pb) or γ-irradiation (IR) results in oxidative stress in biological systems. Herein, we explored the potential anti-apoptotic effect of spermine (Spm) against lead and/or γ-irradiation-induced hepatotoxicity in male albino rats. Rats were divided into eight experimental groups of ten rats each: groups including negative control, whole body γ-irradiated (6 Gray (Gy)), lead acetate (PbAct) trihydrate orally administered (75 mg/kg bw ≡ 40 mg/kg bw Pb for 14 consecutive days), and Spm intraperitoneally dosed (10 mg/kg bw for 14 consecutive days) rats and groups subjected to combinations of Pb + IR, Spm + IR, Spm + Pb, and Spm + Pb followed by IR on day 14 (Spm + Pb + IR). A significant decrease in arginase activity as well as mRNA and protein levels of Bcl-2 and p21 was observed in rats intoxicated with Pb and/or γ-irradiation compared to controls, whereas Bax mRNA and protein levels were significantly increased. Also, an increased level of nitric oxide (NO) with a reduced arginase activity was observed in liver tissues of intoxicated rats. Spm co-treatment with lead and/or γ-irradiation attenuated the increase in Bax mRNA and protein expression, while it restored those of Bcl-2 and p21 together with NO levels and arginase activity to control values. Altogether, we suggest that Spm may be useful in combating free radical-induced apoptosis in Pb-intoxicated and/or γ-irradiated rats.
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- Rasha Abu-Khudir
- Biochemistry Division, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, P.O. 31527, Tanta, Egypt.
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- Drug Radiation Research Department, National Centre for Radiation Research and Technology (NCRRT), Atomic Energy Authority, P.O. Box; 29, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
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- Drug Radiation Research Department, National Centre for Radiation Research and Technology (NCRRT), Atomic Energy Authority, P.O. Box; 29, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
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- Drug Radiation Research Department, National Centre for Radiation Research and Technology (NCRRT), Atomic Energy Authority, P.O. Box; 29, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Division, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, P.O. 31527, Tanta, Egypt
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Lead poisoning: acute exposure of the heart to lead ions promotes changes in cardiac function and Cav1.2 ion channels. Biophys Rev 2017; 9:807-825. [PMID: 28836190 DOI: 10.1007/s12551-017-0303-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2017] [Accepted: 07/28/2017] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Lead ions (Pb2+) possess characteristics similar to Ca2+. Because of this and its redox capabilities, lead causes different toxic effects. The neurotoxic effects have been well documented; however, the toxic effects on cardiac tissues remain allusive. We utilized isolated guinea pig hearts and measured the effects of Pb2+ on their contractility and excitability. Acute exposure to extracellular Pb2+ had a negative inotropic effect and increased diastolic tension. The speed of contraction and relaxation were affected, though the effects were more dramatic on the speed of contraction. Excitability was also altered. Heart beat frequency increased and later diminished after lead ion exposure. Pro-arrhytmic events, such as early after-depolarization and a reduction of the action potential plateau, were also observed. In isolated cardiomyocytes and tsA 201 cells, extracellular lead blocked currents through Cav1.2 channels, diminished their activation, and enhanced their fast inactivation, negatively affecting their gating currents. Thus, Pb2+ was cardiotoxic and reduced cardiac contractility, making the heart prone to arrhythmias. This was due, in part, to Pb2+ effects on the Cav1.2 channels; however, other channels, transporters or pathways may also be involved. Acute cardiotoxic effects were observed at Pb2+ concentrations achievable during acute lead poisoning. The results suggest how Cav1.2 gating can be affected by divalent cations, such as Pb2, and also suggest a more thorough evaluation of heart function in individuals affected by lead poisoning.
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Wang MG, Li WH, Wang XY, Yang DB, Wang ZY, Wang L. CaMKII is involved in subcellular Ca 2+ redistribution-induced endoplasmic reticulum stress leading to apoptosis in primary cultures of rat proximal tubular cells exposed to lead. Oncotarget 2017; 8:91162-91173. [PMID: 29207633 PMCID: PMC5710913 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.20035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2017] [Accepted: 07/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Lead (Pb) is a known nephrotoxic element. Recently we have proved that subcellular Ca2+ redistribution is involved in Pb-induced apoptosis in primary cultures of rat proximal tubular (rPT) cells, but the underlying mechanism remains to be elucidated. Firstly, data showed that Pb triggers endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress response in rPT cells, as evidenced by the elevations of ER stress markers. Moreover, pharmacological modulation of Ca2+ mobilization in ER and cytoplasm with three chemicals (2-APB or TG or BAPTA-AM) can effectively increase or decrease the protein expression of ER stress markers in Pb-exposed rPT cells, demonstrating that Pb-induced ER stress is Ca2+-dependent. We found that Pb stimulates phosphorylation of calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II (CaMKII) to activate its activity. Meanwhile, inhibition of CaMKII with KN93 or KN62 attenuated Pb-activated caspase-12 and CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein homologous protein (CHOP) in rPT cells, demonstrating that CaMKII activation promoted ER stress in rPT cells. Likewise, Pb-induced apoptosis can be effectively inhibited by CaMKII inhibitor KN93 or KN62. Furthermore, co-treatment with KN93 or KN62 significantly reversed Pb-induced ER Ca2+ release and concomitant intracellular Ca2+ overload in rPT cells. In summary, these results expound the mechanisms involving in ER stress, Ca2+ dyshomeostasis and activated CaMKII, which all contribute to Pb-induced apoptosis. CaMKII acts as a critical mediator of ER stress and associated apoptosis via regulating intracellular Ca2+ mobilization from ER to cytoplasm.
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- Min-Ge Wang
- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an City, Shandong Province, 271018, China.,Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an City, Shandong Province, 271018, China.,Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an City, Shandong Province, 271018, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an City, Shandong Province, 271018, China.,Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an City, Shandong Province, 271018, China.,Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an City, Shandong Province, 271018, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an City, Shandong Province, 271018, China.,Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an City, Shandong Province, 271018, China.,Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an City, Shandong Province, 271018, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an City, Shandong Province, 271018, China.,Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an City, Shandong Province, 271018, China.,Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an City, Shandong Province, 271018, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an City, Shandong Province, 271018, China.,Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an City, Shandong Province, 271018, China.,Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an City, Shandong Province, 271018, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an City, Shandong Province, 271018, China.,Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an City, Shandong Province, 271018, China.,Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an City, Shandong Province, 271018, China
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Selenium deficiency-induced thioredoxin suppression and thioredoxin knock down disbalanced insulin responsiveness in chicken cardiomyocytes through PI3K/Akt pathway inhibition. Cell Signal 2017; 38:192-200. [PMID: 28734787 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2017.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2017] [Revised: 06/26/2017] [Accepted: 07/16/2017] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Thioredoxin (Txn) system is the most crucial antioxidant defense mechanism in cell consisting of Txn, thioredoxin reductase (TR) and Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate (NADPH). Perturbations in Txn system may compromise cell survival through oxidative stress induction. Metabolic activity of insulin plays important roles in fulfilling the stable and persistent demands of heart through glucose metabolism. However, the roles of Txn and Txn system in insulin modulated cardiac energy metabolism have been less reported. Therefore, to investigate the role of Txn in myocardial metabolism, we developed a Se-deficient chicken model (0.033mg/kg) for in-vivo and Txn knock down cardiomyocytes culture model (siRNA) for in-vitro studies. Quantitative real time PCR and western blotting was performed. Se deficiency suppressed Txn and TR in cardiac tissues. Significant increases in ROS (P<0.05) levels signify the onset of oxidative stress and in both models. Se deficiency-induced Txn suppression model and Txn knock down cardiomyocytes models significantly decreased (P<0.05), the mRNA and protein levels of insulin-like growth factors (IGF1, IGF2), IGF-binding proteins (IGFBP2, IGFBP4), insulin receptor (IR), insulin receptor substrates (IRS1, IRS2), and glucose transporters (GLUT1, GLUT3, GLUT8), however, IGFBP3 expression increased in Txn knock down cardiomyocytes. In addition, in contrast to their respective controls, Se deficiency-induced Txn depleted tissues and Txn deleted cardiomyocytes showed suppression in mRNA and protein levels of PI3K, AKT, P-PI3K, and repression in FOX, P-FOX JNK genes. Combing the in vitro and in vivo experiments, we demonstrate that Txn gene suppression can cause dysfunction of insulin-modulated cardiac energy metabolism and increase insulin resistance through PI3K-Akt pathway inhibition. Herein, we conclude that inactivation of Txn system can alter cellular insulin response through IRS/PI3K/Akt pathway repression and JNK and FOX expression. These findings point out that Txn system can redox regulate the insulin dependent glucose metabolism in heart and is essential for cell vitality. Moreover, the increased expression of IGFBP3 indicates that it can be a potential negative modulator of metabolic activity of insulin in Txn deficient cells.
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Orr SE, Bridges CC. Chronic Kidney Disease and Exposure to Nephrotoxic Metals. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 18:ijms18051039. [PMID: 28498320 PMCID: PMC5454951 DOI: 10.3390/ijms18051039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 200] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2017] [Accepted: 04/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common progressive disease that is typically characterized by the permanent loss of functional nephrons. As injured nephrons become sclerotic and die, the remaining healthy nephrons undergo numerous structural, molecular, and functional changes in an attempt to compensate for the loss of diseased nephrons. These compensatory changes enable the kidney to maintain fluid and solute homeostasis until approximately 75% of nephrons are lost. As CKD continues to progress, glomerular filtration rate decreases, and remaining nephrons are unable to effectively eliminate metabolic wastes and environmental toxicants from the body. This inability may enhance mortality and/or morbidity of an individual. Environmental toxicants of particular concern are arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury. Since these metals are present throughout the environment and exposure to one or more of these metals is unavoidable, it is important that the way in which these metals are handled by target organs in normal and disease states is understood completely.
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- Sarah E Orr
- Mercer University School of Medicine, Division of Basic Medical Sciences, 1550 College St., Macon, GA 31207, USA.
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- Mercer University School of Medicine, Division of Basic Medical Sciences, 1550 College St., Macon, GA 31207, USA.
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González-Pleiter M, Rioboo C, Reguera M, Abreu I, Leganés F, Cid Á, Fernández-Piñas F. Calcium mediates the cellular response of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii to the emerging aquatic pollutant Triclosan. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2017; 186:50-66. [PMID: 28249228 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2017.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2016] [Revised: 02/17/2017] [Accepted: 02/19/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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The present study was aimed at investigating the role of intracellular free calcium, [Ca2+]c, in the early cellular response of the green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii to the emergent pollutant Triclosan (13.8μM; 24h of exposure). There is a growing concern about the persistence and toxicity of this antimicrobial in aquatic environments, where non-target organisms such as C. reinhardtii, a primary producer of ecological relevance, might be severely impacted. A mechanistic study was undertaken which combined flow cytometry protocols, physiological as well as gene expression analysis. As an early response, Triclosan strongly altered [Ca2+]c homeostasis which could be prevented by prechelation with the intracellular calcium chelator BAPTA-AM. Triclosan induced ROS overproduction which ultimately leads to oxidative stress with loss of membrane integrity, membrane depolarization, photosynthesis inhibition and mitochondrial membrane depolarization; within this context, Triclosan also induced an increase in caspase 3/7 activity and altered the expression of metacaspase genes which are indicative of apoptosis. All these adverse outcomes were dependent on [Ca2+]c. Interestingly, an interconnection between [Ca2+]c alterations and increased ROS formation by Triclosan was found. Taken altogether these results shed light on the mechanisms behind Triclosan toxicity in the green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii and demonstrate the role of [Ca2+]c in mediating the observed toxicity.
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- Miguel González-Pleiter
- Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad da Coruña, Campus de A Zapateira s/n, 15008 A Coruña, Spain
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- Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad da Coruña, Campus de A Zapateira s/n, 15008 A Coruña, Spain
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- Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain.
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Cai J, Zhang Y, Yang J, Liu Q, Zhao R, Hamid S, Wang H, Xu S, Zhang Z. Antagonistic effects of selenium against necroptosis injury via adiponectin-necrotic pathway induced by cadmium in heart of chicken. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra07952d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Cadmium (Cd) is one of the most toxic heavy metals having a destructive impact on various organ systems.
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- Jingzeng Cai
- College of Veterinary Medicine
- Northeast Agricultural University
- Harbin 150030
- P. R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine
- Northeast Agricultural University
- Harbin 150030
- P. R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine
- Northeast Agricultural University
- Harbin 150030
- P. R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine
- Northeast Agricultural University
- Harbin 150030
- P. R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine
- Northeast Agricultural University
- Harbin 150030
- P. R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine
- Northeast Agricultural University
- Harbin 150030
- P. R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine
- Northeast Agricultural University
- Harbin 150030
- P. R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine
- Northeast Agricultural University
- Harbin 150030
- P. R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine
- Northeast Agricultural University
- Harbin 150030
- P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of the Provincial Education Department of Heilongjiang for Common Animal Disease Prevention and Treatment
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González-Pleiter M, Leganés F, Fernández-Piñas F. Intracellular free Ca2+signals antibiotic exposure in cyanobacteria. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra03001k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Intracellular free Ca2+, [Ca2+]i, is a key element of the cellular response to many abiotic and biotic stresses.
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- M. González-Pleiter
- Department of Biology
- Facultad de Ciencias
- Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
- 28049 Madrid
- Spain
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- Department of Biology
- Facultad de Ciencias
- Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
- 28049 Madrid
- Spain
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- Department of Biology
- Facultad de Ciencias
- Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
- 28049 Madrid
- Spain
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Liu F, Li ZF, Wang ZY, Wang L. Role of subcellular calcium redistribution in regulating apoptosis and autophagy in cadmium-exposed primary rat proximal tubular cells. J Inorg Biochem 2016; 164:99-109. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2016.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2016] [Revised: 08/30/2016] [Accepted: 09/13/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Wang ZK, Zhou XL, Song XB, Zhuang DM, Wang ZY, Yang DB, Wang L. Alleviation of Lead-Induced Apoptosis by Puerarin via Inhibiting Mitochondrial Permeability Transition Pore Opening in Primary Cultures of Rat Proximal Tubular Cells. Biol Trace Elem Res 2016; 174:166-176. [PMID: 27116952 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-016-0701-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2016] [Accepted: 04/08/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Previous study has demonstrated that mitochondrial-dependent apoptotic pathway is involved in the nephroprotective effect of puerarin (PU) against lead-induced cytotoxicity in primary cultures of rat proximal tubular (rPT) cells. To further clarify how PU exerts its antiapoptotic effects, this study was designed to investigate the role of mitochondrial permeability transition (MPT) and subsequent apoptotic events in the process of PU against Pb-induced cytotoxicity in rPT cells. The results showed that Pb-mediated mitochondrial permeability transition pore (MPTP) opening together with mitochondrial cytochrome c release, activations of caspase-9 and caspase-3, and subsequent poly-ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP) cleavage can be effectively blocked by the addition of PU. Simultaneously, upregulation and downregulation of Bcl-2 and Bax with increased Bcl-2/Bax ratio due to PU administration further alleviated Pb-induced mitochondrial apoptosis. Moreover, PU can reverse Pb-induced ATP depletion by restoring mitochondrial fragmentation to affect ATP production and by regulating expression levels of ANT-1 and ANT-2 to improve ATP transport. In summary, PU produced a significant protection against Pb-induced mitochondrial apoptosis in rPT cells by inhibiting MPTP opening to ameliorate the mitochondrial dysfunction.
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Affiliation(s)
- Zhong-Kun Wang
- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Daizong Road No. 61, Tai'an, 271018, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
| | - Xiang-Bin Song
- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Daizong Road No. 61, Tai'an, 271018, China
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- Institute of Pathogen Biology, Taishan Medical College, East Road of Yingsheng No.2, Tai'an, 271000, China
| | - Zhen-Yong Wang
- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Daizong Road No. 61, Tai'an, 271018, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Daizong Road No. 61, Tai'an, 271018, China
| | - Lin Wang
- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Daizong Road No. 61, Tai'an, 271018, China.
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