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Kim H, Park SY, Lee SY, Kwon JH, Byun S, Kim MJ, Yu S, Yoo JY, Yoon HG. Therapeutic effects of selective p300 histone acetyl-transferase inhibitor on liver fibrosis. BMB Rep 2023; 56:114-119. [PMID: 36593107 PMCID: PMC9978366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
Abstract
Liver fibrosis is caused by chronic liver damage and results in the aberrant accumulation of extracellular matrix during disease progression. Despite the identification of the HAT enzyme p300 as a major factor for liver fibrosis, the development of therapeutic agents targeting the regulation of p300 has not been reported. We validated a novel p300 inhibitor (A6) on the improvement of liver fibrosis using two mouse models, mice on a choline-deficient high-fat diet and thioacetamide-treated mice. We demonstrated that pathological hall-marks of liver fibrosis were significantly diminished by A6 treatment through Masson's trichrome and Sirius red staining on liver tissue and found that A6 treatment reduced the expression of matricellular protein genes. We further showed that A6 treatment improved liver fibrosis by reducing the stability of p300 protein via disruption of p300 binding to AKT. Our findings suggest that targeting p300 through the specific inhibitor A6 has potential as a major therapeutic avenue for treating liver fibrosis. [BMB Reports 2023; 56(2): 114-119].
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- Hyunsik Kim
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Severance Medical Research Institute, Graduate School of Medical Science, Brain Korea 21 Project, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Severance Medical Research Institute, Graduate School of Medical Science, Brain Korea 21 Project, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Severance Medical Research Institute, Graduate School of Medical Science, Brain Korea 21 Project, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Severance Medical Research Institute, Graduate School of Medical Science, Brain Korea 21 Project, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Severance Medical Research Institute, Graduate School of Medical Science, Brain Korea 21 Project, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Food and Biotechnology, College of Science and Technology Institute of Natural Sciences Korea University, Sejong 30019, Korea
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Science, Semyung University, Jecheon 27136, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, Yonsei University MIRAE Campus, Wonju 26493, Korea,Corresponding authors. Jung-Yoon Yoo, Tel: +82-33-760-2861; Fax: +82-33-760-2861; E-mail: ; Ho-Geun Yoon, Tel: +82-2-2228-0835; Fax: +82-2-312-5041; E-mail:
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Severance Medical Research Institute, Graduate School of Medical Science, Brain Korea 21 Project, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea,Corresponding authors. Jung-Yoon Yoo, Tel: +82-33-760-2861; Fax: +82-33-760-2861; E-mail: ; Ho-Geun Yoon, Tel: +82-2-2228-0835; Fax: +82-2-312-5041; E-mail:
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Kim H, Park SY, Lee SY, Kwon JH, Byun S, Kim MJ, Yu S, Yoo JY, Yoon HG. Therapeutic effects of selective p300 histone acetyl-transferase inhibitor on liver fibrosis. BMB Rep 2023; 56:114-119. [PMID: 36593107 PMCID: PMC9978366 DOI: 10.5483/bmbrep.2022-0188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
Abstract
Liver fibrosis is caused by chronic liver damage and results in the aberrant accumulation of extracellular matrix during disease progression. Despite the identification of the HAT enzyme p300 as a major factor for liver fibrosis, the development of therapeutic agents targeting the regulation of p300 has not been reported. We validated a novel p300 inhibitor (A6) on the improvement of liver fibrosis using two mouse models, mice on a choline-deficient high-fat diet and thioacetamide-treated mice. We demonstrated that pathological hall-marks of liver fibrosis were significantly diminished by A6 treatment through Masson's trichrome and Sirius red staining on liver tissue and found that A6 treatment reduced the expression of matricellular protein genes. We further showed that A6 treatment improved liver fibrosis by reducing the stability of p300 protein via disruption of p300 binding to AKT. Our findings suggest that targeting p300 through the specific inhibitor A6 has potential as a major therapeutic avenue for treating liver fibrosis. [BMB Reports 2023; 56(2): 114-119].
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Affiliation(s)
- Hyunsik Kim
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Severance Medical Research Institute, Graduate School of Medical Science, Brain Korea 21 Project, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Severance Medical Research Institute, Graduate School of Medical Science, Brain Korea 21 Project, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Severance Medical Research Institute, Graduate School of Medical Science, Brain Korea 21 Project, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Severance Medical Research Institute, Graduate School of Medical Science, Brain Korea 21 Project, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Severance Medical Research Institute, Graduate School of Medical Science, Brain Korea 21 Project, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Food and Biotechnology, College of Science and Technology Institute of Natural Sciences Korea University, Sejong 30019, Korea
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Science, Semyung University, Jecheon 27136, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, Yonsei University MIRAE Campus, Wonju 26493, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Severance Medical Research Institute, Graduate School of Medical Science, Brain Korea 21 Project, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea
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Tsai YC, Kuo TN, Chao YY, Lee PR, Lin RC, Xiao XY, Huang BM, Wang CY. PDGF-AA activates AKT and ERK signaling for testicular interstitial Leydig cell growth via primary cilia. J Cell Biochem 2023; 124:89-102. [PMID: 36306470 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.30345] [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: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
Abstract
Testes control the development of male reproductive system. The testicular interstitial Leydig cells (Leydig cells) synthesize testosterone for promoting spermatogenesis and secondary sexual characteristics. Type A platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF-AA) is one of the most important growth factors in regulating Leydig cell growth and function. Knockout of PDGF-AA or its congenital receptor PDGFR-α leads to poor testicular development caused by reducing Leydig cell numbers, supporting PDGF-AA/PDGFR-α signaling regulates Leydig cell development. Primary cilium is a cellular antenna that functions as an integrative platform to transduce extracellular signaling for proper development and differentiation. Several receptors including PDGFR-α are observed on primary cilia for initiating signaling cascades in distinct cell types. Here we showed that PDGF-AA/PDGFR-α signaling promoted Leydig cells growth, migration, and invasion via primary cilia. Upon PDGF-AA treatment, AKT and ERK signaling were activated to regulate these cellular events. Interestingly, active AKT and ERK were detected around the base of primary cilia. Depletion of ciliary genes (IFT88 and CEP164) alleviated PDGF-AA-activated AKT and ERK, thus reducing Leydig cell growth, migration, and invasion. Thus, our study not only reveals the function of PDGF-AA/PDGFR-α signaling in maintaining testicular physiology but also uncovers the role of primary cilium and downstream signaling in regulating Leydig cell development.
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- Yung-Chieh Tsai
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chi-Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan.,Department of Sport Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chi-Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.,Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.,Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.,Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.,Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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Wang X, Jiang C, Zhang Y, Chen Z, Fan H, Zhang Y, Wang Z, Tian F, Li J, Yang H, Hao D. The promoting effects of activated olfactory ensheathing cells on angiogenesis after spinal cord injury through the PI3K/Akt pathway. Cell Biosci 2022; 12:23. [PMID: 35246244 PMCID: PMC8895872 DOI: 10.1186/s13578-022-00765-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the pro-angiogenic potential of olfactory ensheathing cells (OECs) activated by curcumin (CCM) and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and the possible underlying mechanisms. Methods Vascular endothelial cells or tissues were cultured and treated with conditioned medium (CM) extracted from activated OECs activated through the addition of LPS and CCM or unactivated controls. Concomitantly, the pro-angiogenic potential of OECs was assessed in vitro by aortic ring sprouting assay, endothelial wound healing assay, CCK-8 assay, and tube formation assay. Subsequently, the OECs were co-cultured with endothelial cells to evaluate their promoting effect on endothelial cell proliferation and migration following a mechanical scratch. Moreover, the spinal cord injury (SCI) model in rats was established, and the number of endothelial cells and vascular structure in the injured area after SCI was observed with OEC transplantation. Finally, the underlying mechanism was investigated by western blot analysis of phosphorylated kinase expression with or without the MK-2206 (Akt-inhibitor). Result The present results showed that the activated OECs can effectively promote vascular endothelial cells' proliferation, migration, and vessel-like structure formation. Strikingly, several pro-angiogenic growth factors such as VEGF-A and PDGF-AA, which facilitate vessel formation, were found to be significantly elevated in CM. In addition, the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway was found to be involved in pro-angiogenic events caused by activated OEC CM, displaying higher phosphorylation levels in cells. In contrast, the delivery of MK2206 can effectively abrogate all the positive effects. Conclusions OECs activated by LPS and CCM have a pro-angiogenic effect and can effectively promote angiogenesis and improve the microenvironment at the injury site when transplanted in the injured spinal cord. This potentiated ability of OECs to provide pro-angiogenic effects is likely mediated through the PI3K/Akt pathway. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13578-022-00765-y.
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- Xiaohui Wang
- Department of Spine Surgery, Hong Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, China.,Department of Developmental Genetics, Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research, 61231, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Hong Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Hong Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Hong Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Hong Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, China.,Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Hong Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, China.,Department of Medicine, Solna, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Hong Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Hong Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, China
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- Translational Medicine Center, Hong Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, China.
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Hong Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, China.
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Yu BB, Liu LL, Yan JD, Cao JB, Cao Y. Effect of berbamine on invasion and metastasis of human liver cancer SMMC-7721 cells and its possible mechanism. Anticancer Drugs 2022; 33:e178-e185. [PMID: 34321418 PMCID: PMC8670361 DOI: 10.1097/cad.0000000000001179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Berbamine is a bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloid extracted from Berberis poiretii of Berberis of Berberidaceae. It has been reported that it can significantly inhibit the proliferation of a variety of malignant tumor cells, including liver cancer. However, the effect of berbamine on the invasion and metastasis of liver cancer has not been reported. The present study demonstrated that berbamine inhibited the migration and invasion of SMMC-7721 cells in a concentration-dependent manner and obviously increased the gap junction function and the expression of Cx32 in SMMC-7721 cells compared with control group. However, after silencing Cx32, berbamine had no significant effect on cell invasion and metastasis. Before silencing Cx32, the expression of PI3K and P-AKT were decreased after berbamine treated on SMMC-7721 cells for 24 h. After silencing Cx32, the expression of PI3K and P-AKT were increased in SMMC-7721 cells. The expression of PI3K and P-AKT had no significant effect after berbamine treated on SMMC-7721 cells for 24 h with silencing Cx32. In conclusion, the results of the present study suggest that berbamine could inhibit the SMMC-7721 cell migration and invasion, and its mechanism may be related to the regulation of PI3K/AKT signaling pathway by enhancing the expression of Cx32.
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- Bin-bin Yu
- Department of Pharmacy, The Affliated Zhangjiagang Hospital of Soochow University
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affliated Zhangjiagang Hospital of Soochow University
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affliated Zhangjiagang Hospital of Soochow University
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affliated Zhangjiagang Hospital of Soochow University
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affliated Zhangjiagang Hospital of Soochow University
- Department of Pharmacy, The Fourth People’s Hospital of Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu Suzhou, China
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Liu Y, Duan M, Guo D, Kan S, Zhang L, Aili M, Zhang D, Du W, Xie J. PDGF-AA promotes cell-to-cell communication in osteocytes through PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. Acta Biochim Biophys Sin (Shanghai) 2021; 53:1640-1649. [PMID: 34586354 DOI: 10.1093/abbs/gmab136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Osteocytes are the main sensitive cells in bone remodeling due to their potent functional cell processes from the mineralized bone matrix to the bone surface and the bone marrow. Neighboring osteocytes communicate with each other by these cell processes to achieve molecular exchange through gap junction channels. Platelet-derived growth factor-AA (PDGF-AA) has been reported to enhance bone tissue remodeling by promoting cell proliferation, migration, and autocrine secretion in osteoid cell linage. However, the effect of PDGF-AA on intercellular communication between osteocytes is still unclear. In the present study, we elucidated that PDGF-AA could enhance the formation of dendritic processes of osteocytes and the gap junctional intercellular communication by promoting the expression of connexin43 (Cx43). This modulation process was mainly dependent on the activation of phosphorylation of Akt protein by phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt (also known as protein kinase B, PKB) signaling. Inhibition of PI3K/Akt signaling decreased the Cx43 expression induced by PDGF-AA. These results establish a bridge between PDGF-AA and cell-cell communication in osteocytes, which could help us understand the molecular exchange between bone cells and fracture healing.
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- Yang Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
- Department of Cariology and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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Huang J, Ma J, Wang J, Ma K, Zhou K, Huang W, Zhao F, Lv B, Hu Q. Whole-transcriptome analysis of rat cavernosum and identification of circRNA-miRNA-mRNA networks to investigate nerve injury erectile dysfunction pathogenesis. Bioengineered 2021; 12:6516-6528. [PMID: 34461805 PMCID: PMC8806524 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2021.1973863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
There is growing evidence that circular RNAs (circRNAs) play a vital role in many kinds of diseases, including erectile dysfunction (ED). Nevertheless, the role of circRNAs in cavernous nerve-damaging ED (CNI-ED) is unknown. Here, we aimed to discover novel circRNAs, probed their potential role in the CNI-ED, and construct a ceRNA network of circRNAs. Twelve male Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into 2 groups by us: bilateral cavernous nerve crush (BCNC) and control groups. Four weeks after surgery, the spongy smooth muscle tissue of the rat penis was sequenced using high-throughput full transcriptome sequencing. We analyzed the expression of circRNAs, miRNAs, and mRNAs in the two groups. Twenty circRNAs with significantly different expressions were selected for RT-qPCR. CeRNA network of circRNAs was established using Cytoscape. GO and KEGG analysis was done by R package. Sequencing showed that 4,587 circRNAs, 762 miRNAs, and 21,661 mRNAs were dysregulated in the BCNC group. The top 20 differentially expressed circRNAs were further verified via RT-qPCR. The ceRNA network contained ten circRNAs, six miRNAs, and 227 mRNAs, including 23 circRNA-miRNA pairs and 227 miRNA-mRNA pairs. GO and KEGG analysis suggested that these ten circRNAs could main regulate energy metabolism processes. A protein‐protein interaction network was constructed with the mRNAs in ceRNA network, and five hub genes were identified. Our study revealed a potential link between circRNAs, miRNAs, and mRNAs in CNI-ED, suggesting that circRNAs may contribute to the occurrence of ED by regulating the cellular energy metabolism in CNI-ED.
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- Jie Huang
- The Second Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, First People's Hospital of Yuhang District, Hangzhou, China.,Department of Urology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Urology and Andrology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Combined Chinese and Western Sexual Dysfunction, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.,Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Urology and Andrology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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Huo W, Li Y, Zhang Y, Li H. Mesenchymal stem cells-derived exosomal microRNA-21-5p downregulates PDCD4 and ameliorates erectile dysfunction in a rat model of diabetes mellitus. FASEB J 2020; 34:13345-13360. [PMID: 32808325 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202000102rr] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Revised: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
Abstract
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common comorbidity in males with diabetes mellitus (DM), whose pathogenesis might be induced by dysregulation of corpus cavernosum smooth muscle cells (CCSMCs). Gene Expression Omnibus repository-based analysis identified the differentially expressed PDCD4 in DM rats. PDCD4 has also been determined as a putative gene under the regulatory control of microRNA-21-5p (miR-21-5p). This study aimed to further determine the functional role of miR-21-5p in CCSMCs in a rat model of diabetes mellitus-induced erectile dysfunction (DMED). CCSMCs were isolated from penile cavernous tissue and cultured in high glucose (HG) medium. The expression of miR-21-5p and/or PDCD4 was altered in CCSMCs, as directly or indirectly measured by CCK-8 assay, flow cytometry, and TUNEL assays. Furthermore, exosomes were isolated from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) transfected with miR-21-5p mimic or miR-21-5p inhibitor and co-cultured with CCSMCs. DMED rats were injected with lentivirus carrying PDCD4/siRNA-PDCD4 plasmids, or exosomes from MSCs containing miR-21-5p-agomir to explore their roles in vivo. The experimental data validated that PDCD4 was upregulated in cavernous tissue of DMED rats. miR-21-5p targeted and inhibited PDCD4. miR-21-5p was enriched in MSC-exosomes. Moreover, PDCD4 downregulation, miR-21-5p elevation or MSC-derived exosomal miR-21-5p reduced apoptosis and enhanced proliferation of CCSMCs cultured in HG medium. PDCD4 silencing or miR-21-5p-containing MSC-exosomes improved erectile function and smooth muscle density in DMED rats. Collectively, our findings suggested that MSC-derived exosomal miR-21-5p suppressed PDCD4 expression and ED in rats with DM.
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- Wei Huo
- Department of Urology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, P. R. China
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- Department of Urology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, P. R. China
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- Department of Urology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, P. R. China
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- Department of Urology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, P. R. China
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Liu W, Cui Y, Wei J, Sun J, Zheng L, Xie J. Gap junction-mediated cell-to-cell communication in oral development and oral diseases: a concise review of research progress. Int J Oral Sci 2020; 12:17. [PMID: 32532966 PMCID: PMC7293327 DOI: 10.1038/s41368-020-0086-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Revised: 04/30/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Homoeostasis depends on the close connection and intimate molecular exchange between extracellular, intracellular and intercellular networks. Intercellular communication is largely mediated by gap junctions (GJs), a type of specialized membrane contact composed of variable number of channels that enable direct communication between cells by allowing small molecules to pass directly into the cytoplasm of neighbouring cells. Although considerable evidence indicates that gap junctions contribute to the functions of many organs, such as the bone, intestine, kidney, heart, brain and nerve, less is known about their role in oral development and disease. In this review, the current progress in understanding the background of connexins and the functions of gap junctions in oral development and diseases is discussed. The homoeostasis of tooth and periodontal tissues, normal tooth and maxillofacial development, saliva secretion and the integrity of the oral mucosa depend on the proper function of gap junctions. Knowledge of this pattern of cell-cell communication is required for a better understanding of oral diseases. With the ever-increasing understanding of connexins in oral diseases, therapeutic strategies could be developed to target these membrane channels in various oral diseases and maxillofacial dysplasia.
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- Wenjing Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Center for Oral Diseases & West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Center for Oral Diseases & West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Center for Oral Diseases & West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Center for Oral Diseases & West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Center for Oral Diseases & West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Center for Oral Diseases & West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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Liu C, Li P, Zhou W, Ma X, Wang X, Xu Y, Jiang N, Zhao M, Zhou T, Yin Y, Ren J, Huang R. Genome Data Uncover Conservation Status, Historical Relatedness and Candidate Genes Under Selection in Chinese Indigenous Pigs in the Taihu Lake Region. Front Genet 2020; 11:591. [PMID: 32582299 PMCID: PMC7296076 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2020.00591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 05/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Chinese indigenous pig breeds in the Taihu Lake (TL) region of Eastern China are well documented by their exceptional prolificacy. There are seven breeds in this region including Meishan (MS), Erhualian (EHL), Jiaxing Black (JXB), Fengjing (FJ), Shawutou (SWT), Mi (MI), and Hongdenglong (HDL). At present, these breeds are facing a great threat of population decline, inbreeding depression and lineage admixture since Western commercial pigs have dominated in Chinese pig industry. To provide better conservation strategies and identify candidate genes under selection for these breeds, we explored genome-wide single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers to uncover genetic variability and relatedness, population structure, historical admixture and genomic signature of selection of 440 pigs representing the most comprehensive lineages of these breeds in TL region in a context of 1228 pigs from 45 Eurasian breeds. We showed that these breeds were more closely related to each other as compared to other Eurasian breeds, defining one of the main ancestral lineages of Chinese indigenous pigs. These breeds can be divided into two subgroups, one including JXB and FJ, and the other comprising of EHL, MI, HDL, MS, and SWT. In addition, HDL was highly inbred whereas EHL and MS had more abundant genetic diversity owing to their multiple conservation populations. Moreover, we identified a list of candidate genes under selection for body size and prolificacy. Our results would benefit the conservation of these valuable breeds and improve our understanding of the genetic mechanisms of body size and fecundity in pigs.
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- Chenxi Liu
- Institute of Swine Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Swine Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China.,Huaian Academy, Nanjing Agricultural University, Huaian, China
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- Institute of Swine Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Swine Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Station of Animal Husbandry, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Swine Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Swine Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Swine Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Swine Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Swine Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China.,Huaian Academy, Nanjing Agricultural University, Huaian, China
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Zhu P, Qi T, Huang ZS, Li H, Wang B, Feng JX, Ma S, Xiao HJ, Tang YX, Liu W, Chen J. Proteomic analysis of oxidative stress response in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs): role of heme oxygenase 1 (HMOX1) in hypoxanthine-induced oxidative stress in HUVECs. Transl Androl Urol 2020; 9:218-231. [PMID: 32420127 PMCID: PMC7215041 DOI: 10.21037/tau.2020.03.11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a well-known complication of diabetes, affecting up to 75% of diabetic men. Although the etiology of diabetic ED is multifactorial, endothelial dysfunction is considered to be a pillar of its pathophysiology. Endothelial dysfunction is caused by the harmful effects of high glucose levels and increased oxidative stress on the endothelial cells that comprise the vascular endothelium. The aim of this study was to identify the proteomic changes caused by high glucose-induced oxidative stress and explore the role of heme oxygenase 1 (HMOX1) in it. Methods The cellular proteomic response to hypoxanthine-induced oxidative stress in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) was analyzed by isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantitation (iTRAQ) combined with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) were analyzed through Network and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analyses. Further validation assays was performed to validate the role of HMOX1. Results The results showed that 66 and 76 DEPs were markedly upregulated and downregulated, respectively, for HUVECs oxidative stress. Among these proteins, we verified eight dysregulated genes by quantitative reverse transcription PCR, including nucleolin (NCL), X-ray repair cross-complementing protein 6 (XRCC6), ubiquinol-cytochrome C reductase binding protein (UQCRB), non-POU domain containing octamer binding (NONO), heme oxygenase 1 (HMOX1), nucleobindin 1 (NUCB1), DEK, and chromatin target of prmt1 (CHTOP). Further, using overexpression and genetic knockdown approaches, we found that HMOX1 was critical for the oxidative stress response in HUVECs. Conclusions We found that HMOX1 was closely related to the oxidative stress response induced by hypoxanthine. To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first overview of the responses of HUVECs to oxidative stress. The findings will contribute to analyses of the detailed molecular mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of endothelial dysfunction and related molecular mechanisms in ED patients.
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- Pei Zhu
- Department of Infertility and Sexual Medicine, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Department of Infertility and Sexual Medicine, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Department of Infertility and Sexual Medicine, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Department of Urology, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510150, China
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- Department of Infertility and Sexual Medicine, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China
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- Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China
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- Department of Urology, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Department of Urology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519000, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Disease, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Department of Infertility and Sexual Medicine, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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Wang L, Li Y, Guo B, Zhang J, Zhu B, Li H, Ding Y, Meng B, Zhao H, Xiang L, Dong J, Liu M, Zhang J, Xiang L, Xiang G. Myeloid-Derived Growth Factor Promotes Intestinal Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Production in Male Mice With Type 2 Diabetes. Endocrinology 2020; 161:5698328. [PMID: 31913472 DOI: 10.1210/endocr/bqaa003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2019] [Accepted: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Myeloid-derived growth factor (MYDGF), which is produced by bone marrow-derived cells, mediates cardiac repair following myocardial infarction by inhibiting cardiac myocyte apoptosis to subsequently reduce the infarct size. However, the function of MYDGF in the incretin system of diabetes is still unknown. Here, loss-of-function and gain-of-function experiments in mice revealed that MYDGF maintains glucose homeostasis by inducing glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) production and secretion and that it improves glucose tolerance and lipid metabolism. Treatment with recombinant MYDGF increased the secretion and production of GLP-1 in STC-1 cells in vitro. Mechanistically, the positive effects of MYDGF are potentially attributable to the activation of protein kinase A/glycogen synthase kinase 3β/β-catenin (PKA/GSK-3β/β-catenin) and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) kinases/extracellular regulated protein kinase (MEK/ERK) pathways. Based on these findings, MYDGF promotes the secretion and production of GLP-1 in intestinal L-cells and potentially represents a potential therapeutic medication target for type 2 diabetes.
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- Li Wang
- Department of Endocrinology, General Hospital of Central Theater Command, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Endocrinology, General Hospital of Central Theater Command, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, General Hospital of Central Theater Command, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, General Hospital of Central Theater Command, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, General Hospital of Central Theater Command, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, General Hospital of Central Theater Command, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, General Hospital of Central Theater Command, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, General Hospital of Central Theater Command, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, General Hospital of Central Theater Command, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, General Hospital of Central Theater Command, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, General Hospital of Central Theater Command, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, General Hospital of Central Theater Command, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, General Hospital of Central Theater Command, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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Zheng X, Zhang W, Wang Z. Simvastatin preparations promote PDGF-BB secretion to repair LPS-induced endothelial injury through the PDGFRβ/PI3K/Akt/IQGAP1 signalling pathway. J Cell Mol Med 2019; 23:8314-8327. [PMID: 31576676 PMCID: PMC6850957 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.14709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2019] [Revised: 08/14/2019] [Accepted: 08/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Endothelial barrier dysfunction is a critical pathophysiological process of sepsis. Impaired endothelial cell migration is one of the main reasons for endothelial dysfunction. Statins may have a protective effect on endothelial barrier function. However, the effect and mechanism of statins on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)‐induced endothelial barrier dysfunction remain unclear. Simvastatin (SV) was loaded in nanostructured lipid carriers to produce SV nanoparticles (SV‐NPs). Normal SV and SV‐NPs were used to treat human umbilical vein vascular endothelial cells (HUVECs) injured by LPS. Barrier function was evaluated by monitoring cell monolayer permeability and transendothelial electrical resistance, and cell migration ability was measured by a wound healing assay. LY294002 and imatinib were used to inhibit the activity of PI3K/Akt and platelet‐derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR) β. IQ‐GTPase‐activating protein 1 (IQGAP1) siRNA was used to knockdown endogenous IQGAP1, which was used to verify the role of the PDGFRβ/PI3K/Akt/IQGAP1 pathway in SV/SV‐NPs‐mediated barrier protection in HUVECs injured by LPS. The results show that SV/SV‐NPs promoted the migration and decreased the permeability of HUVECs treated with LPS, and the efficacy of the SV‐NPs exceeded that of SV significantly. LY294002, imatinib and IQGAP1 siRNA all suppressed the barrier protection of SV/SV‐NPs. SV/SV‐NPs promoted the secretion of platelet‐derived growth factor‐BB (PDGF‐BB) and activated the PDGFRβ/PI3K/Akt/IQGAP1 pathway. SV preparations restored endothelial barrier function by restoring endothelial cell migration, which is involved in the regulation of the PDGFRβ/PI3K/Akt/IQGAP1 pathway and PDGF‐BB secretion. As an appropriate formulation for restoring endothelial dysfunction, SV‐NPs may be more effective than SV.
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- Xia Zheng
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Effect of HongJing I in Treating Erectile Function and Regulating RhoA Pathway in a Rat Model of Bilateral Cavernous Nerve Injury. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2019; 2019:1083737. [PMID: 31636680 PMCID: PMC6766086 DOI: 10.1155/2019/1083737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2019] [Revised: 08/05/2019] [Accepted: 08/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
HongJing I (HJI), a traditional Chinese herbal formula, has been confirmed to be effective for the clinical treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). However, the mechanism of action of HJI remains unclear. Here, we aimed to investigate the effect and underlying mechanisms of HJI against ED in a rat model of bilateral cavernous nerve injury (BCNI). Rats were divided into five groups: normal control (NC), BCNI-induced ED model (M), M + low-dose HJI (HL), M + medium-dose HJI (HM), and M + high-dose HJI (HH). All groups were treated with normal saline or the relevant drug for 28 consecutive days after inducing BCNI-ED. At the end of the treatment period, the intracavernous pressure (ICP) was recorded, and histological examination was conducted using Masson's trichrome staining. Immunofluorescence staining and western blotting were applied to detect the changes in fibrosis protein and Ras homolog A (RhoA), Rho-associated protein kinase 1 (ROCK1), and ROCK2 expression. We found that HJI effectively improved the ICP in the treatment groups. In addition, RhoA, ROCK1, and ROCK2 expression levels were increased upon BCNI-ED induction, and HJI successfully inhibited cavernosum fibrosis and the activation of RhoA/ROCK2 signaling. Overall, these results suggest that the effects of HJI in attenuating ED may be caused, at least in part, by the suppression of RhoA/ROCK2 signaling and alleviation of fibrosis. However, the precise mechanism surrounding this requires further investigation in future studies.
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Yan W, Zhou S, Shen W, Cheng J, Yuan S, Ye S, Jin Y, Luo A, Wang S. Suppression of SEMA6C promotes preantral follicles atresia with decreased cell junctions in mice ovaries. J Cell Physiol 2018; 234:4934-4943. [PMID: 30256425 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.27294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2018] [Revised: 07/28/2018] [Accepted: 07/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Mammalian oocytes go through a long and complex developmental process, while acquiring the competencies that are required for fertilization and embryogenesis. Recent studies revealed that the communication between oocytes and granulosa cells (GCs) is a critical process for female follicle development. In the current study, we aimed to study whether and how semaphorin 6C (Sema6c) regulated the cell junctions between oocytes and GCs in mice preantral follicles. The attenuation of SEMA6C expression by siRNA decreased the cell-cell junctions and accelerated follicle atresia in vitro. PI3K-AKT pathway was activated when SEMA6C expression was downregulated. And the LY294002, a PI3K inhibitor, could reverse the effect of low SEMA6C expression on cell junctions in preantral follicles. Our findings revealed that Sema6c was involved in follicle development, and the suppression of SEMA6C led to cell junction defection by activating the PI3K/AKT pathway, which might also provide valuable information for understanding premature ovarian failure and ovarian aging.
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- Wei Yan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Gouignard N, Andrieu C, Theveneau E. Neural crest delamination and migration: Looking forward to the next 150 years. Genesis 2018; 56:e23107. [PMID: 29675839 DOI: 10.1002/dvg.23107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2018] [Revised: 03/27/2018] [Accepted: 03/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Neural crest (NC) cells were described for the first time in 1868 by Wilhelm His. Since then, this amazing population of migratory stem cells has been intensively studied. It took a century to fully unravel their incredible abilities to contribute to nearly every organ of the body. Yet, our understanding of the cell and molecular mechanisms controlling their migration is far from complete. In this review, we summarize the current knowledge on epithelial-mesenchymal transition and collective behavior of NC cells and propose further stops at which the NC train might be calling in the near future.
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- Nadège Gouignard
- Centre de Biologie du Développement, Centre de Biologie Intégrative, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, UPS, France
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- Centre de Biologie du Développement, Centre de Biologie Intégrative, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, UPS, France
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- Centre de Biologie du Développement, Centre de Biologie Intégrative, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, UPS, France
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