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Kumar J, Karim A, Sweety UH, Sarma H, Nurunnabi M, Narayan M. Bioinspired Approaches for Central Nervous System Targeted Gene Delivery. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:4975-4997. [PMID: 38100377 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Disorders of the central nervous system (CNS) which include a wide range of neurodegenerative and neurological conditions have become a serious global issue. The presence of CNS barriers poses a significant challenge to the progress of designing effective therapeutic delivery systems, limiting the effectiveness of drugs, genes, and other therapeutic agents. Natural nanocarriers present in biological systems have inspired researchers to design unique delivery systems through biomimicry. As natural resource derived delivery systems are more biocompatible, current research has been focused on the development of delivery systems inspired by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and mammalian cells. Despite their structural potential and extensive physiological function, making them an excellent choice for biomaterial engineering, the delivery of nucleic acids remains challenging due to their instability in biological systems. Similarly, the efficient delivery of genetic material within the tissues of interest remains a hurdle due to a lack of selectivity and targeting ability. Considering that gene therapies are the holy grail for intervention in diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's Disease, and Huntington's disease, this review centers around recent advances in bioinspired approaches to gene delivery for the prevention of CNS disorders.
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- Jyotish Kumar
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), El Paso, Texas 79968, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), El Paso, Texas 79968, United States
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- Environmental Science and Engineering, The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), El Paso, Texas 79968, United States
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- Bioremediation Technology Research Group, Department of Botany, Bodoland University, Rangalikhata, Deborgaon, 783370, Kokrajhar (BTR), Assam, India
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- The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas 79968, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), El Paso, Texas 79968, United States
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Zhra M, Qasem RJ, Aldossari F, Saleem R, Aljada A. A Comprehensive Exploration of Caspase Detection Methods: From Classical Approaches to Cutting-Edge Innovations. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5460. [PMID: 38791499 PMCID: PMC11121653 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25105460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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The activation of caspases is a crucial event and an indicator of programmed cell death, also known as apoptosis. These enzymes play a central role in cancer biology and are considered one promising target for current and future advancements in therapeutic interventions. Traditional methods of measuring caspase activity such as antibody-based methods provide fundamental insights into their biological functions, and are considered essential tools in the fields of cell and cancer biology, pharmacology and toxicology, and drug discovery. However, traditional methods, though extensively used, are now recognized as having various shortcomings. In addition, these methods fall short of providing solutions to and matching the needs of the rapid and expansive progress achieved in studying caspases. For these reasons, there has been a continuous improvement in detection methods for caspases and the network of pathways involved in their activation and downstream signaling. Over the past decade, newer methods based on cutting-edge state-of-the-art technologies have been introduced to the biomedical community. These methods enable both the temporal and spatial monitoring of the activity of caspases and their downstream substrates, and with enhanced accuracy and precision. These include fluorescent-labeled inhibitors (FLIs) for live imaging, single-cell live imaging, fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) sensors, and activatable multifunctional probes for in vivo imaging. Recently, the recruitment of mass spectrometry (MS) techniques in the investigation of these enzymes expanded the repertoire of tools available for the identification and quantification of caspase substrates, cleavage products, and post-translational modifications in addition to unveiling the complex regulatory networks implicated. Collectively, these methods are enabling researchers to unravel much of the complex cellular processes involved in apoptosis, and are helping generate a clearer and comprehensive understanding of caspase-mediated proteolysis during apoptosis. Herein, we provide a comprehensive review of various assays and detection methods as they have evolved over the years, so to encourage further exploration of these enzymes, which should have direct implications for the advancement of therapeutics for cancer and other diseases.
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- Mahmoud Zhra
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Middle East University, Amman 11831, Jordan
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- Zoology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 12372, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia
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Zhu H, Yuan Z, Xu H, Sun L. Characterization of the Apoptotic and Antimicrobial Activities of Two Initiator Caspases of Sea Cucumber Apostichopus japonicus. Genes (Basel) 2024; 15:540. [PMID: 38790170 PMCID: PMC11121444 DOI: 10.3390/genes15050540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 04/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Caspase (CASP) is a protease family that plays a vital role in apoptosis, development, and immune response. Herein, we reported the identification and characterization of two CASPs, AjCASPX1 and AjCASPX2, from the sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicus, an important aquaculture species. AjCASPX1/2 share similar domain organizations with the vertebrate initiator caspases CASP2/9, including the CARD domain and the p20/p10 subunits with conserved functional motifs. However, compared with human CASP2/9, AjCASPX1/2 possess unique structural features in the linker region between p20 and p10. AjCASPX1, but not AjCASPX2, induced marked apoptosis of human cells by activating CASP3/7. The recombinant proteins of AjCASPX2 and the CARD domain of AjCASPX2 were able to bind to a wide range of bacteria, as well as bacterial cell wall components, and inhibit bacterial growth. AjCASPX1, when expressed in Escherichia coli, was able to kill the host bacteria. Under normal conditions, AjCASPX1 and AjCASPX2 expressions were most abundant in sea cucumber muscle and coelomocytes, respectively. After bacterial infection, both AjCASPX1 and AjCASPX2 expressions were significantly upregulated in sea cucumber tissues and cells. Together, these results indicated that AjCASPX1 and AjCASPX2 were initiator caspases with antimicrobial activity and likely functioned in apoptosis and immune defense against pathogen infection.
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- Hanshuo Zhu
- CAS and Shandong Province Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Institute of Oceanology, Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266404, China
- Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao Marine Science and Technology Center, Qingdao 266237, China
- College of Marine Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266404, China
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- CAS and Shandong Province Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Institute of Oceanology, Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266404, China
- Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao Marine Science and Technology Center, Qingdao 266237, China
- College of Marine Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266404, China
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- CAS and Shandong Province Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Institute of Oceanology, Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266404, China
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- CAS and Shandong Province Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Institute of Oceanology, Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266404, China
- Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao Marine Science and Technology Center, Qingdao 266237, China
- College of Marine Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266404, China
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Menon D, Singh R, Joshi KB, Gupta S, Bhatia D. Designer, Programmable DNA-peptide hybrid materials with emergent properties to probe and modulate biological systems. Chembiochem 2023; 24:e202200580. [PMID: 36468492 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202200580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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The chemistry of DNA endows it with certain functional properties that facilitate the generation of self-assembled nanostructures, offering precise control over their geometry and morphology, that can be exploited for advanced biological applications. Despite the structural promise of these materials, their applications are limited owing to lack of functional capability to interact favourably with biological systems, which has been achieved by functional proteins or peptides. Herein, we outline a strategy for functionalizing DNA structures with short-peptides, leading to the formation of DNA-peptide hybrid materials. This proposition offers the opportunity to leverage the unique advantages of each of these bio-molecules, that have far reaching emergent properties in terms of better cellular interactions and uptake, better stability in biological media, an acceptable and programmable immune response and high bioactive molecule loading capacities. We discuss the synthetic strategies for the formation of these materials, namely, solid-phase functionalization and solution-coupling functionalization. We then proceed to highlight selected biological applications of these materials in the domains of cell instruction & molecular recognition, gene delivery, drug delivery and bone & tissue regeneration. We conclude with discussions shedding light on the challenges that these materials pose and offer our insights on future directions of peptide-DNA research for targeted biomedical applications.
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- Dhruv Menon
- Cavendish Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0HE, United Kingdom
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- Biological Engineering Discipline, Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, 382355, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University), Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Biological Engineering Discipline, Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, 382355, India
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- Biological Engineering Discipline, Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, 382355, India
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Aghighi Z, Ghorbani Z, Moghaddam MH, Fathi M, Abdollahifar MA, Soleimani M, Karimzadeh F, Rasoolijazi H, Aliaghaei A. Melittin ameliorates motor function and prevents autophagy-induced cell death and astrogliosis in rat models of cerebellar ataxia induced by 3-acetylpyridine. Neuropeptides 2022; 96:102295. [PMID: 36280441 DOI: 10.1016/j.npep.2022.102295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cerebellar ataxia (CA) is a form of ataxia that adversely affects the cerebellum. This study aims to investigate the therapeutic effects of melittin (MEL) on a 3-acetylpyridine-induced (3-AP) cerebellar ataxia (CA) rat model. METHODS Initially, CA rat models were generated by 3-AP administration followed by the subcutaneous injection of MEL. The open-field test was used for the evaluation of locomotion and anxiety. Immunohistochemistry was also conducted for the autophagy markers of LC3 and Beclin1. In the next step, the morphology of the astrocyte, the cell responsible for maintaining homeostasis in the CNS, was evaluated by the Sholl analysis. RESULTS The findings suggested that the administration of MEL in a 3-AP model of ataxia improved locomotion and anxiety (P < 0.001), decreased the expression of LC3 (P < 0.01) and Beclin1 (P < 0.05), increased astrocyte complexity (P < 0.05) and reduced astrocyte cell soma size (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Overall, the findings imply that the MEL attenuates the 3-AP-induced autophagy, causes cell death and improves motor function. As such, it could be used as a therapeutic procedure for CA due to its neuroprotective effects.
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- Zahra Aghighi
- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Hearing Disorders Research Center, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Li X, Yan X, Leng J, Wang W, Li Y, Yang C, Sun J, Wang L, Song L. CgCaspase-3 activates the translocation of CgGSDME in haemocytes of Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2022; 131:757-765. [PMID: 36280129 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2022.10.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Cysteinyl aspartate specific proteinase-3 (Caspase-3) is an important protein involved in the apoptosis and gasdermin E (GSDME)-mediated cell pyroptosis pathways in vertebrates. A Caspase-3 homologue (designated as CgCaspase-3) was previously identified as an immune receptor specific for lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to regulate apoptosis in the Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas. In the present study, the binding activity of CgCaspase-3 to different pathogen associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) and its effects on CgGSDME translocation in haemocytes were further investigated in C. gigas. The mRNA expression of CgCaspase-3 could be detected in all the tested tissues, including hepatopancreas, labial palp, adductor muscle, gonad, gill, mantle and haemocytes, and it was highly expressed in labial palp, gonad, haemocytes, and adductor muscle. The mRNA expression of CgCaspase-3 in haemocytes increased significantly at 3, 24, 48 and 72 h after LPS stimulation, and it increased significantly at 6, 12, 24 and 48 h after Vibrio splendidus stimulation. The recombinant CgCaspase-3 displayed binding activity towards LPS, mannose (MAN), peptidoglycan (PGN), and polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid potassium salt (Poly (I:C)). The positive signals of CgGSDME on haemocyte membrane became stronger at 3 h after V. splendidus stimulation, compared with that of Seawater group, and the co-localization of CgCaspase-3 and CgGSDME was observed in the haemocyte membrane. After the injection of dsCgCaspase-3, the positive signals of CgGSDME on haemocyte membrane became weaker compared with that of EGFP-RNAi group at 24 h after V. splendidus stimulation. The results suggested that CgCaspase-3 was able to bind diverse PAMPs and activate the translocation of CgGSDME in haemocytes of oyster response against pathogen invasion.
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- Xiaopeng Li
- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China; Functional Laboratory of Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266235, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology and Disease Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China; Functional Laboratory of Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266235, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology and Disease Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China; Functional Laboratory of Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266235, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology and Disease Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China; Functional Laboratory of Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266235, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology and Disease Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China; Functional Laboratory of Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266235, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology and Disease Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China; Functional Laboratory of Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266235, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology and Disease Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China; Functional Laboratory of Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266235, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology and Disease Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China; Southern Laboratory of Ocean Science and Engineering (Guangdong, Zhuhai), Zhuhai, 519000, China; Functional Laboratory of Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266235, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology and Disease Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China; Dalian Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China.
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China; Southern Laboratory of Ocean Science and Engineering (Guangdong, Zhuhai), Zhuhai, 519000, China; Functional Laboratory of Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266235, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology and Disease Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China; Dalian Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China
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Nomier YA, Alshahrani S, Elsabahy M, Asaad GF, Hassan A, El-Dakroury WA. Ameliorative effect of chitosan nanoparticles against carbon tetrachloride-induced nephrotoxicity in Wistar rats. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2022; 60:2134-2144. [PMID: 36305518 PMCID: PMC9621247 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2022.2136208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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CONTEXT Chitosan is a biocompatible polysaccharide that has been widely exploited in biomedical and drug delivery applications. OBJECTIVE This study explores the renoprotective effect of chitosan nanoparticles in vivo in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Chitosan nanoparticles were prepared via ionotropic gelation method, and several in vitro characterizations were performed, including measurements of particle size, zeta potential, polydispersity index, Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) imaging. Wistar rats were divided randomly into four groups; negative control, CCl4-induced nephrotoxicity (untreated), and two groups receiving CCl4 + chitosan NPs (10 and 20 mg/kg) orally for 2 weeks. The renoprotective effect was assessed by measuring oxidative, apoptotic, and inflammatory biomarkers, and via histopathological and immunohistochemical examinations for the visualization of NF-κB and COX-2 in renal tissues. RESULTS Monodisperse spherical nanosized (56 nm) particles were successfully prepared as evidenced by dynamic light scattering and TEM. Oral administration of chitosan nanoparticles (10 and 20 mg/kg) concurrently with CCl4 for 2 weeks resulted in 13.6% and 21.5% reduction in serum creatinine and increase in the level of depleted reduced glutathione (23.1% and 31.8%), respectively, when compared with the positive control group. Chitosan nanoparticles (20 mg/kg) revealed a significant (p ˂ 0.05) decrease in malondialdehyde levels (30.6%), tumour necrosis factor-α (33.6%), interleukin-1β (31.1%), and caspase-3 (36.6%). CONCLUSIONS Chitosan nanoparticles afforded significant protection and amelioration against CCl4-induced nephrotoxicity. Thus, chitosan nanoparticles could afford a potential nanotherapeutic system for the management of nephrotoxicity which allows for broadening their role in biomedical delivery applications.
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- Yousra A. Nomier
- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, Pharmacy College, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, Pharmacy College, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Biotechnology and Science Academy, Badr University in Cairo, Badr City, Cairo, Egypt
- Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Pathology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Badr University in Cairo, Badr City, Cairo, Egypt
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Zhang F, Mao C, Cao S, Zhang R, Guo Y, Chen G, Feng C. A peptide-DNA hybrid bio-nanomicelle and its application for detection of caspase-3 activity. Front Chem 2022; 10:1005315. [PMID: 36147255 PMCID: PMC9485609 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.1005315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Bio-nanomicelles based on biomaterials such as nucleic acids, peptides, glycans, and lipids have developed rapidly in the field of bioanalysis. Although DNA and peptides have unique advantages, unfortunately, there are few bio-nanomicelles integrating DNA with peptides. Here, we designed a peptide-DNA hybrid bio-nanomicelle for the activity detection of caspase-3. The detection mechanism is based on caspase-3 specific recognition and cleavage of peptide substrates, which owns high sensitivity and selectivity. Under optimal conditions, the detection of caspase-3 activity can be achieved using our designed bio-nanomicelles and the detection limit is 0.72 nM. Furthermore, the proposed method was also successfully applied for the detection of caspase-3 in cell lysate samples after apoptosis-inducing.
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- *Correspondence: Guifang Chen, ; Chang Feng,
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Yang S, Tan C, Sun X, Tang X, Huang X, Yan F, Zhu G, Wang Q. Mechanisms of Caspases 3/7/8/9 in the Degeneration of External Gills of Chinese Giant Salamanders (Andrias davidianus). Genes (Basel) 2022; 13:genes13081360. [PMID: 36011271 PMCID: PMC9407298 DOI: 10.3390/genes13081360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Metamorphosis is a critical stage in the adaptive development of amphibians from aquatic to terrestrial animals. Metamorphosis of the Chinese giant salamander is mainly manifested by the loss of external gills with consequent changes in the respiratory pattern. The loss of the external gill is regulated by the pathway of apoptosis in which caspase genes are the key factors. This study cloned and expressed the caspase 3/7/8/9 genes of the Chinese giant salamander. The main results were as follows: the complete open reading frames (ORFs) were 885 bp, 960 bp, 1461 bp and 1279 bp, respectively; caspase 3/7/8/9 genes all contained the CASc domain, and most of the motifs were located in CASc domain; and caspase 8 possessed two DED structural domains and caspase 9 possessed a CARD structural domain. Furthermore, results from the tissue distribution analysis indicated that caspase 3/7/8/9 genes were all significantly expressed in the external gill, and at 9 and 10 months of age (MOA), which is the peak time for the loss, the EXPRESSION level of caspase 3/7/8/9 genes was obviously high, which was consistent with the histological result. Moreover, the loss of external gills of the Chinese giant salamander may result from activation of both the apoptosis-related death receptor pathway and the mitochondrial pathway. Finally, it was discovered that thyroid hormone (TH) treatment could both advance the time point at which the external gills of the Chinese giant salamander began to degenerate and shorten this process. Interestingly, at the peak of its metamorphosis (9 MOA), the Chinese giant salamander further accelerated the metamorphosis rate of TH treatment, which suggested a promotive effect on the loss of external gills via the superimposition of the exogenous TH and caspase genes. The study of caspase genes in this experiment was conducive to understanding the mechanism of external gill loss in the Chinese giant salamander, as well as improving our understanding of the metamorphosis development of some Caudata species.
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Anisotropy profoundly alters stress fields within contractile cells and cell aggregates. Biomech Model Mechanobiol 2022; 21:1357-1370. [PMID: 35829977 PMCID: PMC10187583 DOI: 10.1007/s10237-022-01595-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Many biological phenomena such as cell proliferation and death are correlated with stress fields within cells. Stress fields are quantified using computational methods which rely on fundamental assumptions about local mechanical properties. Most existing methods such as Monolayer Stress Microscopy assume isotropic properties, yet experimental observations strongly suggest anisotropy. We first model anisotropy in circular cells analytically using Eshelby's inclusion method. Our solution reveals that uniform anisotropy cannot exist in cells due to the occurrence of substantial stress concentration in the central region. A more realistic non-uniform anisotropy model is then introduced based on experimental observations and implemented numerically which interestingly clears out stress concentration. Stresses within the entire aggregate also drastically change compared to the isotropic case, resulting in better agreement with observed biomarkers. We provide a physics-based mechanism to explain the low alignment of stress fibers in the center of cells, which might explain certain biological phenomena e.g., existence of disrupted rounded cells, and higher apoptosis rate at the center of circular aggregates.
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Apoptosis is an evolutionarily conserved sequential process of cell death to maintain a homeostatic balance between cell formation and cell death. It is a vital process for normal eukaryotic development as it contributes to the renewal of cells and tissues. Further, it plays a crucial role in the elimination of unnecessary cells through phagocytosis and prevents undesirable immune responses. Apoptosis is regulated by a complex signaling mechanism, which is driven by interactions among several protein families such as caspases, inhibitors of apoptosis proteins, B-cell lymphoma 2 (BCL-2) family proteins, and several other proteases such as perforins and granzyme. The signaling pathway consists of both pro-apoptotic and pro-survival members, which stabilize the selection of cellular survival or death. However, any aberration in this pathway can lead to abnormal cell proliferation, ultimately leading to the development of cancer, autoimmune disorders, etc. This review aims to elaborate on apoptotic signaling pathways and mechanisms, interacting members involved in signaling, and how apoptosis is associated with carcinogenesis, along with insights into targeting apoptosis for disease resolution.
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Jalilian F, Moieni-Arya M, Hosseinzadeh L, Shokoohinia Y. Oxypeucedanin and isoimperatorin extracted from Prangos ferulacea (L.) Lindl protect PC12 pheochromocytoma cells from oxidative stress and apoptosis induced by doxorubicin. Res Pharm Sci 2021; 17:12-21. [PMID: 34909040 PMCID: PMC8621846 DOI: 10.4103/1735-5362.329922] [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] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Revised: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background and purpose: Doxorubicin (DOX) as a chemotherapeutic agent has been widely used in the treatment of various types of cancer. However, DOX exerts a toxic effect on normal tissues such as the brain. Furanocoumarins reduce the risk of cardiovascular and brain diseases because of their antioxidant activities. This study has been designed, for the first time, to evaluate the effect of known furanocoumarins oxypeucedanin and isoimperatorin extracted from Prangos ferulacea (L.) Lindl on oxidative stress and apoptosis induced by DOX toward pheochromocytoma cell line (PC12). Experimental approach: NMR and MASS spectrometers were used to characterize the isolated compounds. The protective effects of isolated compounds on DOX-induced cytotoxicity in PC12 cells were examined by MTT assay. PC12 cells were pretreated with oxypeucedanin and isoimperatorin for 2 and 21 h, respectively, subsequently exposure to DOX at IC50 concentration. Then, mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), Bax and Bcl2 mRNA expressions, caspase-3 activation, and the generation of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) were measured after 24 h. Findings/Results: Pretreatment with oxypeucedanin and isoimperatorin significantly decreased DOX-induced apoptosis through reduction of caspase-3 activity and ROS generation and an increase in MMP. In addition, our finding showed pretreatment with these compounds leads to regulation of Bcl-2. Conclusion and implications: Taken together our observation indicated that oxypeucedanin and isoimperatorin have a protective effect against apoptosis induced by DOX in PC12 cells by inhibition of ROS production.
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- Fereshteh Jalilian
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, I.R. Iran
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- Students Research Committee, School of Pharmacy, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, I.R. Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, I.R. Iran
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- Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, AZ, USA
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Leng J, Li Y, Yang W, Sun J, Huang S, Yang C, Liu C, Wang L, Song L. The involvement of CgCaspase-8-2 in regulating the expressions of cytokines, antibacterial peptide and autophagy-related genes in oysters. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2021; 119:145-153. [PMID: 34600117 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2021.09.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Caspase-8 has been reported to be involved not only in apoptosis, but also in many other important immune response processes, such as inflammation and autophagy. In the present study, the open reading frame of CgCaspase-8-2 was cloned from the Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas, which was of 2160 bp encoding 737 amino acids. There were two death effector domains (DEDs) and a cysteine aspartase cysteine structural (CASc) domain in the deduced amino acid sequences of CgCaspase-8-2. The mRNA expressions of CgCaspase-8-2 in haemocytes and gills all increased significantly after Vibrio splendidus stimulation at 3 h, 6 h, and 24 h. The cleaved CgCaspase-8-2 protein was observed in haemocytes at 3 h after V. splendidus stimulation and the expression of CgCaspase-8-2 protein was relatively higher in granulocytes, compared with that in agranulocytes. In CgCaspase-8-2-RNAi oysters, the mRNA expressions of CgIL17s (CgIL17-1, -2, -3, -4, -6), CgTNF, CgIFNLP and CgBigDef1 all decreased significantly at 12 h after V. splendidus stimulation. Meanwhile, the mRNA expressions of CgATG5 and CgBeclin1 decreased significantly at 12 h after V. splendidus stimulation, while CgBcl2 increased significantly. These results indicated that CgCaspase-8-2 was involved in not only the regulation of cytokine and antibacterial peptide production, but also autophagy-related gene expressions.
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- Jinyuan Leng
- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology & Disease Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China; Dalian Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology & Disease Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China; Dalian Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology & Disease Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China; Dalian Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology & Disease Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China; Dalian Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China.
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology & Disease Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China; Dalian Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology & Disease Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China; Dalian Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology & Disease Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China; Dalian Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology & Disease Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China; Dalian Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology & Disease Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China; Dalian Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China.
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Wu J, Li J, Liu Y, Liao X, Wu D, Chen Y, Liang Z, Yuan Z, Li R, Yi J, Wen L. Tannic acid repair of zearalenone-induced damage by regulating the death receptor and mitochondrial apoptosis signaling pathway in mice. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 287:117557. [PMID: 34167001 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117557] [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: 02/07/2021] [Revised: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Zearalenone (ZEA) is an estrogenic toxin produced by Fusarium strains, that is widely present in crops, and endangers the reproductive system of animals. Tannic acid (TA) is a natural polyphenolic substance that is widespread in the roots, stems, and leaves of plants, and has special pharmacological activity. This study was designed to investigate the therapeutic effect of TA on ZEA-induced ovarian damage in mice and to explore the molecular mechanism involved. Ninety healthy Kunming female mice were divided into six equal groups. All the groups but the control group were administered daily with ZEA [10 mg/kg body weight (bw)] orally, for 7 days, to induce damage to the reproductive system. Some groups were also administered with TA (50, 100, and 200 mg/bw) for 7 days. Mice were euthanized 24 h later to allow for collection of serum and ovaries. TA can effectively alleviate the appearance of congestion and redness of the ovary, caused by ZEA, and increase the number of healthy growing follicles. Moreover, the estrogen content and the levels of MDA and ROS in the ovaries can be effectively reduced by TA. It can also reduce the apoptosis of ovarian cells, decreases the protein expression of the estrogen receptor, Fas, Fasl, caspase-3, caspase-8, caspase-9, and Bax, and increases the protein expression of Bcl-2. Our study indicates that TA reduces the strong estrogen and oxidative damage induced by ZEA, and these therapeutic effects may be partially mediated by the death receptor and mitochondrial apoptosis signaling pathway.
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- Jing Wu
- Hunan Engineering Research Center of Livestock and Poultry Health Care, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China; Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Hunan Engineering Research Center of Livestock and Poultry Health Care, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China; Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Hunan Engineering Research Center of Livestock and Poultry Health Care, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China; Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Hunan Engineering Research Center of Livestock and Poultry Health Care, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China; Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Hunan Engineering Research Center of Livestock and Poultry Health Care, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China; Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Hunan Engineering Research Center of Livestock and Poultry Health Care, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China; Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Hunan Agricultural Product Processing Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, 410125, China
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- Hunan Engineering Research Center of Livestock and Poultry Health Care, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China; Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Hunan Engineering Research Center of Livestock and Poultry Health Care, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China; Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Hunan Engineering Research Center of Livestock and Poultry Health Care, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China; Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China; Hunan Co-innovation Center of Animal Production Safety, Changsha, 410128, China.
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Association of Caspase 3 Activation and H2AX γ Phosphorylation in the Aging Brain: Studies on Untreated and Irradiated Mice. Biomedicines 2021; 9:biomedicines9091166. [PMID: 34572352 PMCID: PMC8468010 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9091166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Phosphorylation of H2AX is a response to DNA damage, but γH2AX also associates with mitosis and/or apoptosis. We examined the effects of X-rays on DNA integrity to shed more light on the significance of H2AX phosphorylation and its relationship with activation of caspase 3 (CASP3), the main apoptotic effector. After administration of the S phase marker BrdU, brains were collected from untreated and irradiated (10 Gray) 24-month-old mice surviving 15 or 30 min after irradiation. After paraffin embedding, brain sections were single- or double-stained with antibodies against γH2AX, p53-binding protein 1 (53BP1) (which is recruited during the DNA damage response (DDR)), active CASP3 (cCASP3), 5-Bromo-2-deoxyuridine (BrdU), and phosphorylated histone H3 (pHH3) (which labels proliferating cells). After statistical analysis, we demonstrated that irradiation not only induced a robust DDR with the appearance of γH2AX and upregulation of 53BP1 but also that cells with damaged DNA attempted to synthesize new genetic material from the rise in BrdU immunostaining, with increased expression of cCASP3. Association of γH2AX, 53BP1, and cCASP3 was also evident in normal nonirradiated mice, where DNA synthesis appeared to be linked to disturbances in DNA repair mechanisms rather than true mitotic activity.
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Jung BC, Lim J, Kim SH, Kim YS. Caspase-8 Potentiates Triglyceride (TG)-Induced Cell Death of THP-1 Macrophages via a Positive Feedback Loop. KOREAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.15324/kjcls.2021.53.2.158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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- Byung Chul Jung
- Department of Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology, University of California, Berkeley, United States
- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, College of Software and Digital Healthcare Convergence, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, College of Software and Digital Healthcare Convergence, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea
- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, College of Rehabilitation and Health, Daegu Haany University, Gyeongsan, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, College of Software and Digital Healthcare Convergence, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea
- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, Korea Nazarene University, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, College of Software and Digital Healthcare Convergence, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea
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Xu C, Wang M, Guo W, Sun W, Liu Y. Curcumin in Osteosarcoma Therapy: Combining With Immunotherapy, Chemotherapeutics, Bone Tissue Engineering Materials and Potential Synergism With Photodynamic Therapy. Front Oncol 2021; 11:672490. [PMID: 34094974 PMCID: PMC8172965 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.672490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Osteosarcoma is a dominating malignant bone tumor with high mortality due to pulmonary metastases. Furthermore, because of the cancer cell erosion and surgery resection, osteosarcoma always causes bone defects, which means dysfunction and disfigurement are seldom inevitable. Although various advanced treatments (e.g. chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy) are coming up, the 5-year survival rate for osteosarcoma with metastases is still dismal. In line with this, the more potent treatments for osteosarcoma are in high demand. Curcumin, a perennial herb, has been reportedly applied in the therapy of various types of tumors via different mechanisms. In vitro, it has also been reported that curcumin can inhibit the proliferation of osteosarcoma cell lines and can be used to repair bone defects. This seems curcumin is a promising candidate in osteosarcoma treatment. However, due to its congenital property like hydrophobicity, and low bioavailability, affecting its anticancer effect, clinical applications of curcumin are highly limited. To enhance its performance in cancer therapies, some synergist approaches with curcumin have emerged. The present review presents some prospective ones (i.e. combinations with immunotherapy, chemotherapeutics, bone tissue engineering, and biomaterials) applied in osteosarcoma treatment. Additionally, with the advancements of photodynamic therapy in cancer therapy, this review also prospects the combination of curcumin with photodynamic therapy in osteosarcoma treatment.
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- Chunfeng Xu
- Section of Restorative and Reconstructive Oral Care, Department of Oral Health Sciences, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Section of Restorative and Reconstructive Oral Care, Department of Oral Health Sciences, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Oral-Maxillofacial and Head-Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, United States.,Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Section of Restorative and Reconstructive Oral Care, Department of Oral Health Sciences, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Chen Y. Recent progress in natural product-based inhibitor screening with enzymatic fluorescent probes. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2021; 13:1778-1787. [PMID: 33885636 DOI: 10.1039/d1ay00245g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Drug discovery is a complex process in which many challenges need to be overcome, from the discovery of a drug candidate to ensuring the efficacy and safety of the candidate in humans. Modern analytical methods allow tens of thousands of drug candidates to be screened for their inhibition of specific enzymes or receptors. In recent years, fluorescent probes have been used for the detection and diagnosis of human pathogens as well as high-throughput screening. This review focuses on recent progress in organic small-molecule based enzyme-activated fluorescent probes for screening of inhibitors from natural products. The contents include the construction of fluorescent probes, working mechanism and the process of inhibitor screening. The progress suggests that fluorescent probes are a vital and rapidly growing technology for inhibitor screening of enzymes, in particular, inhibitor screening in situ.
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- Yi Chen
- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China. and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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Pharmacodynamic Effects of Standard versus High Caffeine Doses in the Developing Brain of Neonatal Rats Exposed to Intermittent Hypoxia. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22073473. [PMID: 33801707 PMCID: PMC8037517 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22073473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Caffeine citrate, at standard doses, is effective for reducing the incidence of apnea of prematurity (AOP) and may confer neuroprotection and decrease neonatal morbidities in extremely low gestational age neonates (ELGANs) requiring oxygen therapy. We tested the hypothesis that high-dose caffeine (HiC) has no adverse effects on the neonatal brain. (2) Methods: Newborn rat pups were randomized to room air (RA), hyperoxia (Hx) or neonatal intermittent hypoxia (IH), from birth (P0) to P14 during which they received intraperitoneal injections of LoC (20 mg/kg on P0; 5 mg/kg/day on P1-P14), HiC (80 mg/kg; 20 mg/kg), or equivalent volume saline. Blood gases, histopathology, myelin and neuronal integrity, and adenosine receptor reactivity were assessed. (3) Results: Caffeine treatment in Hx influenced blood gases more than treatment in neonatal IH. Exposure to neonatal IH resulted in hemorrhage and higher brain width, particularly in layer 2 of the cerebral cortex. Both caffeine doses increased brain width in RA, but layer 2 was increased only with HiC. HiC decreased oxidative stress more effectively than LoC, and both doses reduced apoptosis biomarkers. In RA, both caffeine doses improved myelination, but the effect was abolished in Hx and neonatal IH. Similarly, both doses inhibited adenosine 1A receptor in all oxygen environments, but adenosine 2A receptor was inhibited only in RA and Hx. (4) Conclusions: Caffeine, even at high doses, when administered in normoxia, can confer neuroprotection, evidenced by reductions in oxidative stress, hypermyelination, and increased Golgi bodies. However, varying oxygen environments, such as Hx or neonatal IH, may alter and modify pharmacodynamic actions of caffeine and may even override the benefits caffeine.
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Pro-caspase-3 is constitutively expressed in luteinized granulosa cells from women undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation for in vitro fertilization. Acta Histochem 2021; 123:151670. [PMID: 33360490 DOI: 10.1016/j.acthis.2020.151670] [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: 11/01/2020] [Revised: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Apoptosis regulation in luteinized granulosa cells (LGC) during assisted reproduction procedures is still controversial. Caspase-3 is a major apoptosis mediator encoded by CASP3 and formed through cleavage of its precursor pro-caspase-3. The aim of this study was to investigate the expression patterns of pro-caspase-3 (mRNA and protein) and cleaved caspase-3 in human LGC. Thirty-five women undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation for in vitro fertilization were prospectively enrolled in the study. LGC were isolated from follicular fluid during oocyte pickup and evaluated by immunocytochemistry for pro-caspase-3 and cleaved caspase-3, and by real-time PCR for CASP3 mRNA expression. We found a positive staining of pro-caspase-3 in 77 % of the LGC (95 % confidence interval [CI] 60%-84%), whereas cleaved caspase-3 was found in only 4% of the cells (95 % CI 3%-6%). The abundance of cells expressing pro-caspase-3 was independent from CASP3 mRNA levels (r = 0.24, p = 0.255) and did not correlate with the amount of cleaved caspase-3 (r = -0.24, p = 0.186). Multivariable logistic regression showed that pro-caspase-3 positivity was not influenced by clinical characteristics such as age, cause or length of infertility, antral follicle count or hormonal drugs used to induce ovulation. These findings suggest that pro-caspase-3 is constitutively expressed in LGC, allowing quick cleavage into active caspase-3 and apoptosis triggering whenever needed in the course of gonadotropin-induced follicular development.
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Jagadeesh N, Belur S, Campbell BJ, Inamdar SR. The fucose-specific lectin ANL from Aspergillus niger possesses anti-cancer activity by inducing the intrinsic apoptosis pathway in hepatocellular and colon cancer cells. Cell Biochem Funct 2021; 39:401-412. [PMID: 33527486 DOI: 10.1002/cbf.3605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2020] [Revised: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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The L-fucose-specific lectin from Aspergillus niger (ANL), isolated from the corneal smears of a keratitis patient was reported earlier. Here, we examined the interaction of ANL with human hepatocellular and colon cancer cells, evaluated its anti-cancer activity and diagnostic potential to detect aberrantly glycosylated tumour-associated serum glycoproteins such as alpha-fetoprotein (AFP). We observed that ANL strongly bound to both HepG2 and HT-29 cell-lines and this interaction was effectively blocked with L-fucose and mucin in a dose and time-dependent manner with an IC50 of 1.25 and 5 μg/mL for HepG2 and HT-29 cells respectively at 48 hours. ANL treatment increased hypodiploidy and decreased the number of HepG2 cell in G0 -G1 phase at both 24 and 48 hours. Furthermore, ANL increased the level of apoptosis in both HepG2 and HT-29 cells in a time-dependent manner via enhanced production of reactive oxygen species and altered mitochondrial membrane potential, indicative of intrinsic apoptotis pathway activation. Immunoblot analysis confirmed the time-dependent elevation of levels of cytochrome c, initiator caspase-9 and activation of caspase-3. ANL immunohistochemistry on colon cancer tissue and quantification of AFP in HCC patient serum samples by developing an ANL-anti-AFP antibody sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay confirmed the diagnostic potential of ANL. Here, interaction of ANL with AFP could be effectively blocked in the presence of competing fucose-bearing glycans. We found ANL to be more sensitive than Lens culinaris lectin, a well-known fucose-specific lectin and currently used diagnostic agent. ANL can be further explored as a diagnostic and anti-cancer agent.
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- Department of Studies in Biochemistry, Karnatak University, Dharwad, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Infection & Microbiomes, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Studies in Biochemistry, Karnatak University, Dharwad, Karnataka, India
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Islam N, Garcia da Fonseca T, Vilke J, Gonçalves JM, Pedro P, Keiter S, Cunha SC, Fernandes JO, Bebianno MJ. Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) adsorbed to polyethylene microplastics: Accumulation and ecotoxicological effects in the clam Scrobicularia plana. MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2021; 164:105249. [PMID: 33477023 DOI: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2020.105249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Revised: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/26/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Microplastics are widespread in the marine environment, whereby the uptake of these tiny particles by organisms, can cause adverse biological responses. Plastic debris also act as a vector of many contaminants, herein depending on type, size, shape and chemical properties, possibly intensifying their effects on marine organisms. This study aimed to assess the accumulation and potential toxicity of different sizes of microplastics with and without adsorbed perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) in the clam Scrobicularia plana. Clams were exposed to low-density polyethylene microplastics (1 mg L-1) of two different sizes (4-6 and 20-25 μm) virgin and contaminated with PFOS (55.7 ± 5.3 and 46.1 ± 2.9 μg g-1 respectively) over 14 days. Microplastic ingestion, PFOS accumulation and filtration rate were determined along with a multi biomarker approach to assess the biological effects of microplastics ingestion. Biomarkers include oxidative stress (superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidases), biotransformation enzymes (glutathione-S-transferases activity), neurotoxicity (acetylcholinesterase activity), oxidative damage and apoptosis. Microplastics ingestion and PFOS accumulation was microplastic size dependent but not PFOS dependent and filtration rate was reduced at the end of the exposure. Reactive oxygen species in gills and digestive gland were generated as a result of exposure to both types of microplastics, confirming the disturbance of the antioxidant system. Larger virgin microparticles lead to stronger impacts, when compared to smaller ones which was also supported by the Integrated Biomarker Responses index calculated for both tissues. An anti-apoptotic response was detected in digestive glands under exposure to any of the MPs treatments.
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- Naimul Islam
- Centre for Marine and Environmental Research (CIMA), Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8000-139, Faro, Portugal
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- Centre for Marine and Environmental Research (CIMA), Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8000-139, Faro, Portugal
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- Centre for Marine and Environmental Research (CIMA), Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8000-139, Faro, Portugal; Fishery Engineering Department, Santa Catarina State University, Laguna, 88790-000, Brazil
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- Centre for Marine and Environmental Research (CIMA), Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8000-139, Faro, Portugal
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- Laboratório de Análises Químicas, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8000-139, Faro, Portugal
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- Man-Technology-Environment Research Centre (MTM), School of Science and Technology, Örebro University, Fakultetsgatan 1, S-701 82, Örebro, Sweden
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Bromatology and Hydrology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua Jorge de Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Bromatology and Hydrology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua Jorge de Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal
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- Centre for Marine and Environmental Research (CIMA), Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8000-139, Faro, Portugal.
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Abeykoon JP, Wu X, Nowakowski KE, Dasari S, Paludo J, Weroha SJ, Hu C, Hou X, Sarkaria JN, Mladek AC, Phillips JL, Feldman AL, Ravindran A, King RL, Boysen J, Stenson MJ, Carr RM, Manske MK, Molina JR, Kapoor P, Parikh SA, Kumar S, Robinson SI, Yu J, Boughey JC, Wang L, Goetz MP, Couch FJ, Patnaik MM, Witzig TE. Salicylates enhance CRM1 inhibitor antitumor activity by induction of S-phase arrest and impairment of DNA-damage repair. Blood 2021; 137:513-523. [PMID: 33507295 PMCID: PMC7845010 DOI: 10.1182/blood.2020009013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
Abstract
Chromosome region maintenance protein 1 (CRM1) mediates protein export from the nucleus and is a new target for anticancer therapeutics. Broader application of KPT-330 (selinexor), a first-in-class CRM1 inhibitor recently approved for relapsed multiple myeloma and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, have been limited by substantial toxicity. We discovered that salicylates markedly enhance the antitumor activity of CRM1 inhibitors by extending the mechanisms of action beyond CRM1 inhibition. Using salicylates in combination enables targeting of a range of blood cancers with a much lower dose of selinexor, thereby potentially mitigating prohibitive clinical adverse effects. Choline salicylate (CS) with low-dose KPT-330 (K+CS) had potent, broad activity across high-risk hematological malignancies and solid-organ cancers ex vivo and in vivo. The K+CS combination was not toxic to nonmalignant cells as compared with malignant cells and was safe without inducing toxicity to normal organs in mice. Mechanistically, compared with KPT-330 alone, K+CS suppresses the expression of CRM1, Rad51, and thymidylate synthase proteins, leading to more efficient inhibition of CRM1-mediated nuclear export, impairment of DNA-damage repair, reduced pyrimidine synthesis, cell-cycle arrest in S-phase, and cell apoptosis. Moreover, the addition of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitors further potentiates the K+CS antitumor effect. K+CS represents a new class of therapy for multiple types of blood cancers and will stimulate future investigations to exploit DNA-damage repair and nucleocytoplasmic transport for cancer therapy in general.
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MESH Headings
- Animals
- Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols/adverse effects
- Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols/therapeutic use
- Cell Cycle Checkpoints/drug effects
- Choline/administration & dosage
- Choline/adverse effects
- Choline/analogs & derivatives
- Choline/pharmacology
- DNA Repair/drug effects
- DNA Replication/drug effects
- DNA, Neoplasm/drug effects
- Drug Combinations
- Drug Synergism
- Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic/drug effects
- Humans
- Hydrazines/administration & dosage
- Hydrazines/adverse effects
- Hydrazines/pharmacology
- Karyopherins/antagonists & inhibitors
- Lymphoma, Mantle-Cell/drug therapy
- Lymphoma, Mantle-Cell/pathology
- Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin/drug therapy
- Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin/genetics
- Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin/pathology
- Male
- Mice
- Mice, Inbred NOD
- Mice, SCID
- Neoplasm Proteins/antagonists & inhibitors
- Neoplasm Proteins/biosynthesis
- Neoplasm Proteins/genetics
- Phthalazines/administration & dosage
- Phthalazines/pharmacology
- Piperazines/administration & dosage
- Piperazines/pharmacology
- Random Allocation
- Receptors, Cytoplasmic and Nuclear/antagonists & inhibitors
- S Phase Cell Cycle Checkpoints/drug effects
- Salicylates/administration & dosage
- Salicylates/adverse effects
- Salicylates/pharmacology
- Triazoles/administration & dosage
- Triazoles/adverse effects
- Triazoles/pharmacology
- Tumor Cells, Cultured
- Xenograft Model Antitumor Assays
- Exportin 1 Protein
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
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- Division of Hematopathology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, and
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- Division of Hematopathology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, and
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
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- Department of Health Sciences Research
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
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Kumar RS, Almansour AI, Arumugam N, Kotresha D, Menéndez JC, Kumar RR. Ionic liquid mediated synthesis and
in vitro
mechanistic exploration of polycyclic cage‐like heterocyclic hybrid. J Heterocycl Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/jhet.4197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Raju Suresh Kumar
- Department of Chemistry College of Science, King Saud University Riyadh Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry College of Science, King Saud University Riyadh Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Studies in Botany Davangere University Davangere India
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- Unidad de Química Orgánica y Farmacéutica, Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia Universidad Complutense Madrid Spain
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, School of Chemistry Madurai Kamaraj University Madurai India
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Fu S, Ding M, Wang J, Yin X, Zhou E, Kong L, Tu X, Guo Z, Wang A, Huang Y, Ye J. Identification and functional characterization of three caspases in Takifugu obscurus in response to bacterial infection. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2020; 106:252-262. [PMID: 32735858 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2020.07.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2019] [Revised: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Caspases are evolutionarily conserved proteases, which are inextricably linked with the apoptosis and immune system in mammals. However, the expression pattern and function of some caspases remain largely unknown in pufferfish. In this study, three different pufferfish caspases (caspase-2 (Pfcasp-2), caspase-3 (Pfcasp-3), and caspase-8 (Pfcasp-8)) were characterized, and their expression patterns and functions were determined following Aeromonas hydrophila infection. The open reading frames of Pfcasp-2, -3, and -8 are 1,320, 846, and 1455 bp, respectively. Analyses of sequence alignment and phylogenetic tree showed that casp-2, -3, and -8 share 52%-65%, 33%-40%, 63%-78% overall sequence identities with those of other vertebrates, respectively. 3D structures of Pfcasp-2, -3, and -8 enjoy conservation in core area together, while each owns a distinctive profile. Comparisons of deduced amino acid sequences indicated that Pfcaspases possessed the caspase domain and conserved active sites like 'HG' and 'QACXG' (X for R or G). qRT-PCR results revealed that Pfcasp-2, -3, and -8 were expressed constitutively in a wide range of organs, especially in immune-related organs including whole blood and kidney. In vitro, the expressions of the three caspases (Pfcasp-2, 3, and -8) and immune-related genes (IgM and IL-8) were significantly up-regulated in kidney leukocytes after A. Hydrophila challenge and inhibitors treatment. The expressions of Pfcasp-2 and Pfcasp-3 were successfully inhibited in the kidney leukocytes by Ac-DEVD-CHO (an inhibitor to caspase-3), but the expression of Pfcasp-8 was not affected. Cellular localization analysis showed that the distribution of Pfcasp-2, -3, and -8 was in cytoplasm. Further, overexpression of Pfcasp-2, -3, or -8 was found to cause DNA damage and apoptosis, suggesting that three caspases may be related to apoptosis and mediate different apoptosis pathways in pufferfish. Moreover, the expressions of these caspases were also up-regulated in whole blood and kidney after A. hydrophila challenge, indicating their possible involvement in the immune response against A. hydrophia stimulation. Taken together, the results of this study suggest that the caspase-2,-3, and -8 may play an important role in the apoptosis and immune response in pufferfish.
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- Shengli Fu
- School of Life Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, PR China; Guangdong South China Sea Key Laboratory of Aquaculture for Aquatic Economic Animals, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, 524088, PR China
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- School of medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, PR China
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- Guangdong South China Sea Key Laboratory of Aquaculture for Aquatic Economic Animals, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, 524088, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, PR China.
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Kim KH, Lee S, Jung HS, Kim J, Park JW, Park CJ, Kim H, Kim WJ, Lee D. Expression Analysis of the Caspase10 from Olive Flounder ( Paralichthys olivaceus) against Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Virus (VHSV) Challenge. Dev Reprod 2020; 24:187-196. [PMID: 33110950 PMCID: PMC7576969 DOI: 10.12717/dr.2020.24.3.187] [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] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Revised: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
The caspase10 encodes an initiating caspase that plays an important role in the
maintaining the cellular homeostasis by regulating the steps involved in the
immune response and cell death. We investigated the expression of caspase10
during the different developmental stages and in olive flounder tissues.
Caspase10 increased in the late stage of the formation of immune tissue, and
high expression was observed in the gills, kidney, skin, and spleen. The current
study analyzed the expressional changes of caspase10 in olive flounder infected
with viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus (VHSV). One of the major causes of mass
mortality, VHSV infection in olive flounder attributes to significant expression
of caspase10 in the gills, spleen, skin, and kidneys. The results indicate a
close association of caspase10 expression with the immune response to VHSV
infection in olive flounder. The observations could form the basis data for
exploration of other fish immune system.
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- Kyung-Hee Kim
- Genetics and Breeding Research Center, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Geoje 53334, Korea
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- Genetics and Breeding Research Center, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Geoje 53334, Korea
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- Genetics and Breeding Research Center, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Geoje 53334, Korea
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- Genetics and Breeding Research Center, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Geoje 53334, Korea
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- Genetics and Breeding Research Center, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Geoje 53334, Korea
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- Genetics and Breeding Research Center, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Geoje 53334, Korea
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- Genetics and Breeding Research Center, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Geoje 53334, Korea
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- Genetics and Breeding Research Center, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Geoje 53334, Korea
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- Genetics and Breeding Research Center, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Geoje 53334, Korea
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Kim SL, La MT, Shin MW, Kim SW, Kim HK. A novel HDAC1 inhibitor, CBUD‑1001, exerts anticancer effects by modulating the apoptosis and EMT of colorectal cancer cells. Int J Oncol 2020; 57:1027-1038. [PMID: 32945468 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2020.5109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most commonly diagnosed malignancies and is a leading cause of cancer‑related mortality worldwide. Histone deacetylases (HDACs) are a class of enzymes responsible for the epigenetic regulation of gene expression. Some HDAC inhibitors have been shown to be efficient agents for cancer treatment. The aim of the present study was to discover a novel, potent HDAC inhibitor and demonstrate its anticancer effect and molecular mechanisms in CRC cells. A novel fluorinated aminophenyl‑benzamide‑based compound, CBUD‑1001, was designed to specifically target HDAC1, and it was then synthesized and evaluated. CBUD‑1001 exerted a potent inhibitory effect on HDAC enzyme activity and exhibited anticancer potency against CRC cell lines. Molecular docking analysis rationalized the high potency of CBUD‑1001 by validating its conformation in the HDAC active site. Further investigation using CRC cells demonstrated that CBUD‑1001 inhibited HDAC activity by hyper‑acetylating histones H3 and H4, and it exerted an apoptotic effect by activating a mitochondrial‑dependent pathway. Of note, it was found that CBUD‑1001 attenuates the cell motility of CRC cells by downregulating the EMT signaling pathway. Thus, CBUD‑1001 may prove to be a promising novel drug candidate for CRC therapy.
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- Se Lim Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University‑Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 54907, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Molecular Imaging and Therapeutic Medicine Research Center, Jeonbuk National University Medical School and Hospital, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 54907, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University‑Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 54907, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University‑Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 54907, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Molecular Imaging and Therapeutic Medicine Research Center, Jeonbuk National University Medical School and Hospital, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 54907, Republic of Korea
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Liu J, Liu J, Bai M, Wang H. Protective effect of puerarin against burn-induced heart injury in rats. Exp Ther Med 2020; 20:275-282. [PMID: 32536996 PMCID: PMC7282049 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2020.8696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2019] [Accepted: 02/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
The present study evaluated the potential protective effects of puerarin and its associated mechanism on burn-induced myocardial damage. A total of 40 healthy adult Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups: i) Sham; ii) burn; iii) burn + puerarin; and iv) puerarin. Serum levels of interleukin (IL)-1β, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and IL-6 were measured using ELISA. Myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were determined in myocardial homogenates using a commercial assay kit. TUNEL staining and western blot analysis of cleaved and pro-caspase-3 were also performed to assess apoptosis. Activation of p38-MAPK, ERK, JNK and AKT were measured using western blot analysis. Left ventricular systolic pressure, maximum rates of increase/decrease in left ventricular pressure, creatine kinase MB activity and cardiac troponin T levels were found to be altered in the burn group 12 h after burn, which were reversed by puerarin treatment. Injection of puerarin following burn injury also reduced heart water content. Serum levels of IL-1β, TNF-α and IL-6 were significantly higher in the burn group compared with those in the sham group. Puerarin treatment reduced serum levels of IL-1β, TNF-α and IL-6, in addition to reducing MPO activity and MDA levels in myocardial tissues. Puerarin inhibited the activation of caspase-3, p38, ERK and JNK following severe burn, but elevated Akt activation following severe burn. In conclusion, puerarin improved cardiac function in rats following severe burn injury, which may be due to reduced myocardial injury, inhibition of cardiomyocyte apoptosis and reduced oxidative inflammatory stress; the MAPK and AKT signaling pathways are proposed to the underlying mechanism of these findings.
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- Junling Liu
- Department of Burn, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, P.R. China
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- Department of Burn, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, P.R. China
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- Department of Burn, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, P.R. China
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- Department of Burn, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, P.R. China
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Mansour C, Guibbolini M, Rouane Hacene O, Saidane Mosbahi D, Risso-de Faverney C. Oxidative Stress and Damage Biomarkers in Clam Ruditapes decussatus Exposed to a Polluted Site: The Reliable Biomonitoring Tools in Hot and Cold Seasons. ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2020; 78:478-494. [PMID: 32016484 DOI: 10.1007/s00244-020-00713-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2019] [Accepted: 01/23/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
In the present study, a multi-biomarker approach was used to assess the biological effects of metal pollution in the southern lagoon of Tunis, on clam Ruditapes decussatus both in "hot" (in summer) and "cold" (in winter) seasons. Clams were collected in August 2015 and February 2016 from three sites of the lagoon and from Louza considered a reference site. The concentrations of five trace metals (cadmium, copper, iron, lead, and zinc) in the soft tissues of R. decussatus were evaluated at the sampling sites. A core of biomarkers indicative of (a) neurotoxicity (acetylcholinesterase, AChE); (b) biotransformation (glutathione S-transferase, GST); (c) oxidative stress (catalase, CAT; total glutathione peroxidase, T-GPx; total glutathione peroxidase, T-GPx; selenium-dependent glutathione peroxidase, Se-GPx; glutathione reductase, GR; superoxide dismutase, SOD) (d) lipid peroxidation (malondialdhyde, MDA level), and (e) apoptotic process (caspase 3-like, CSP3) was selected for measurements of environmental effects on the populations of clams collected from the different sampling sites. The results of metal bioaccumulation in soft tissues of Ruditapes decussatus revealed a high pollution in the South Lagoon of Tunis with spatial variation and relatively high levels at the navigation channel. Anthropogenic pollutants in the lagoon led to the activation of antioxidant defense and biotransformation enzymes to oxidative damage of the membrane and activation of apoptosis, and revealed neurotoxicity. Among this core of biomarkers, the antioxidants enzymes (CAT, SOD, GR, and GPx) were very sensitive, allowing the discrimination among sites and pointing to the navigation channel as the most impacted site in the southern lagoon of Tunis. Moreover, a significant effect of season was recorded on biomarkers responses (e.g., CAT, GR, SOD, AChE, and CSP3 activities and MDA levels) with higher levels in winter than in summer, probably influenced by the reproductive stage and food availability. Finally, the measurement of the selected core of biomarkers in the whole soft tissues of clams was considered as an integrated indicator of environmental stress. Moreover, R. decussatus proved to be a remarkable sentinel species capable to establish a reliable diagnosis of the health status of the marine environment in different areas of the southern lagoon of Tunis, both in "hot" and "cold" seasons.
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- Chalbia Mansour
- Laboratory of Analysis, Treatment and Valorization of Pollutants of the Environment and Products, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Monastir, Ibn Sina Street, 5000, Monastir, Tunisia.
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- University Côte d'Azur, CNRS, ECOSEAS, UMR 7035, 28 Avenue Valrose BP 71, 06108, Nice Cedex 2, France
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- Laboratoire Réseau de Surveillance Environnementale (LRSE), Department of Biology, University of Oran, 1 Ahmed Ben Bella, BP 1524 El M'naouer, 31000, Oran, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Analysis, Treatment and Valorization of Pollutants of the Environment and Products, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Monastir, Ibn Sina Street, 5000, Monastir, Tunisia
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The Effects of Houttuynia cordata Thunb and Piper ribesioides Wall Extracts on Breast Carcinoma Cell Proliferation, Migration, Invasion and Apoptosis. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25051196. [PMID: 32155880 PMCID: PMC7179460 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25051196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Revised: 02/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Houttuynia cordata Thunb. (HCT) and Piper ribesioides Wall. (PR) are common herbs that are widely distributed throughout East Asia and possess various biological properties including anti-cancer effects. However, in breast cancer, their mechanisms responsible for anti-carcinogenic effects have not been clarified yet. In this study, the inhibitory effects of HCT and PR ethanolic extracts on breast cancer cell proliferation, migration, invasion and apoptosis were examined. In MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cells, HCT and PR extracts at low concentrations can inhibit colony formation and induce G1 cell cycle arrest by downregulating cyclinD1 and CDK4 expression. Additionally, HCT and PR extracts also decreased the migration and invasion of both breast cancer cell lines through inhibition of MMP-2 and MMP-9 secretion. Moreover, the induction of apoptosis was observed in breast cancer cells treated with high concentrations of HCT and PR extracts. Not only stimulated caspases activity, but HCT and PR extracts also upregulated the expression of caspases and pro-apoptotic Bcl-2 family proteins in breast cancer cells. Altogether, these findings provide the rationale to further investigate the potential actions of HCT and PR extracts against breast cancer in vivo.
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Gao X, Zhao C, Wei K, Hu B, Chen Y, Xu K, Tang B. A differential study on oxidized/reduced ascorbic acid induced tumor cells’ apoptosis under hypoxia. Analyst 2020; 145:6363-6368. [DOI: 10.1039/d0an01011a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The anticancer mechanism for reduced/oxidized ascorbic acid (AA/DHA) is of great significance for clinical cancer therapies.
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- Xiaonan Gao
- College of Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong
- Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes
- Ministry of Education
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- College of Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong
- Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes
- Ministry of Education
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- College of Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong
- Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes
- Ministry of Education
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- College of Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong
- Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes
- Ministry of Education
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- College of Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong
- Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes
- Ministry of Education
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- College of Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong
- Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes
- Ministry of Education
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- College of Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong
- Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes
- Ministry of Education
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Weng N, Jiang H, Wang WX. Novel Insights into the Role of Copper in Critical Life Stages of Oysters Revealed by High-Resolution NanoSIMS Imaging. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2019; 53:14724-14733. [PMID: 31742394 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.9b05877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Copper (Cu) is a key trace element for many biological processes, but there is little available information regarding its requirements and functions in critical life stages of marine bivalves, during which dramatic morphological and physiological changes occur. In this study, the ontogeny pattern of Cu accumulation across the life history of oysters was explored for the first time and the distributions of Cu in oysters at critical life stages (pediveliger and early settled spat) were in situ mapped by nanoscale secondary ion mass spectrometry (NanoSIMS) with high lateral resolution. We first demonstrated that the late pelagic stage to early settled stage was the critical stage requiring Cu during oyster development. NanoSIMS imaging revealed a significant elevation of intercellular Cu levels along with mitochondrial calcium overload and obvious structural degradation of mitochondria in velar cells at the pediveliger stage, implying the possible role of Cu in cell apoptosis of the velum during larval metamorphosis. Furthermore, an obvious enrichment of Cu together with calcium was observed in the nucleus and mitochondria of ciliated cells of gill tissue at the early settled stage. Their accumulation in the gill cells was significantly higher than that in the juveniles, indicating the potential role of Cu in sustaining the fast growth of the gill filament and the concomitant acceleration of energy metabolism during early benthic development. Our findings offer new insights into the understanding of the interactions between trace metals and marine bivalves.
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- Nanyan Weng
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Edible and Medicinal Bioresources , HKUST Shenzhen Research Institute , Shenzhen 518057 , China
- Department of Ocean Science and Hong Kong Branch of the Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou) , The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) , Clearwater Bay, Kowloon 999077 , Hong Kong
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Edible and Medicinal Bioresources , HKUST Shenzhen Research Institute , Shenzhen 518057 , China
- Department of Ocean Science and Hong Kong Branch of the Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou) , The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) , Clearwater Bay, Kowloon 999077 , Hong Kong
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Zhang Y, Li Y, Wang Y, Wang G, Mao L, Zhang D, Wang J. Effects of resveratrol on learning and memory in rats with vascular dementia. Mol Med Rep 2019; 20:4587-4593. [PMID: 31702039 PMCID: PMC6797959 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2019.10723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2019] [Accepted: 07/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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The purpose of the present study was to study the effects of resveratrol on cognitive function in rats with vascular dementia and to investigate the molecular mechanisms of its neuroprotective effects. Forty-five SD rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: The control group (Con group, n=15), the model group (VD group, n=15) and the resveratrol-treated VD group (Res group, n=15). The VD rats (the VD group and the Res group) were generated by bilateral common carotid artery occlusion. The rats in the Res group received daily resveratrol treatment intraperitoneally for 4 weeks. Cognitive function was tested using the Morris water maze test. The levels of SOD and MDA (oxidative stress indicators) were detected by ELISA kits. The protein expression of Bax, Bcl-2 and caspase-3 was detected by western blotting. Compared with the rats in the Con group, the rats in the VD group exhibited decreased cognitive function, significantly increased hippocampal content of MDA, Bax and caspase-3 (P<0.05), and significantly reduced hippocampal expression of SOD and Bcl-2 (P<0.05). Compared with the rats in the VD group, the rats in the Res group exhibited increased cognitive ability, reduced hippocampal content of MDA, Bax and caspase-3 (P<0.05), and increased hippocampal expression of SOD and Bcl-2 (P<0.05). Resveratrol treatment significantly improved the spatial learning and memory of the VD rats. The mechanism associated with the neuroprotective effects of resveratrol may be closely related to the inhibition of the apoptosis pathway and oxidative stress injury.
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- Yeqing Zhang
- Department of Neurology, Taizhou Central Hospital (Taizhou University Hospital), Taizhou, Zhejiang 318000, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurology, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin 300060, P.R. China
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- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei 063210, P.R. China
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- School of Basic Medicine, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei 063210, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurology, Taizhou Central Hospital (Taizhou University Hospital), Taizhou, Zhejiang 318000, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurology, Taizhou Central Hospital (Taizhou University Hospital), Taizhou, Zhejiang 318000, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurology, Taizhou Central Hospital (Taizhou University Hospital), Taizhou, Zhejiang 318000, P.R. China
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Effect of Tiotropium Bromide on Airway Inflammation and Programmed Cell Death 5 in a Mouse Model of Ovalbumin-Induced Allergic Asthma. Can Respir J 2019; 2019:6462171. [PMID: 31662808 PMCID: PMC6791200 DOI: 10.1155/2019/6462171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2019] [Revised: 07/16/2019] [Accepted: 09/01/2019] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Rationale We previously demonstrated increased expression of programmed cell death 5 (PDCD5) in asthmatic patients and ovalbumin-induced allergic asthma. International guidelines (GINA 2019) have included the use of tiotropium bromide for chronic treatment of the most severe and frequently exacerbated asthma in patients ≥6 years old, who do not have good response to inhaled corticosteroids. Objective To explore the role of tiotropium and its effect on PDCD5 level in a mouse model of chronic asthma. Methods We divided 12 female mice into 2 groups: untreated asthma (n = 6) and tiotropium-treated asthma (n = 6). The impact of tiotropium was assessed by histology of lung tissue and morphometry. Pulmonary function was tested by using pressure sensors. The number of cells in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) was detected. Levels of PDCD5, active caspase-3, and muscarinic acetylcholine receptors M2 (ChRM2) and M3 (ChRM3) were examined. Results Tiotropium treatment significantly reduced airway inflammation and remodeling in asthmatic mice and intensified the lung function. PDCD5 level was reduced with tiotropium (p < 0.05). Moreover, active caspase-3 level was decreased with tiotropium (p < 0.001), and ChRM3 level was increased. Conclusions Tiotropium treatment may alleviate the pathological changes with asthma by regulating apoptosis.
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Barbe A, Ramé C, Mellouk N, Estienne A, Bongrani A, Brossaud A, Riva A, Guérif F, Froment P, Dupont J. Effects of Grape Seed Extract and Proanthocyanidin B2 on In Vitro Proliferation, Viability, Steroidogenesis, Oxidative Stress, and Cell Signaling in Human Granulosa Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20174215. [PMID: 31466336 PMCID: PMC6747392 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20174215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [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: 06/19/2019] [Revised: 08/20/2019] [Accepted: 08/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) which lead to oxidative stress affect ovarian function. Grape seed extract (GSE) could be proposed as an effective antioxidant, particularly due to its proanthocyanidin content. In this study, we investigated a dose effect (0, 0.01, 0.1, 1, 10, 50, and 100 μg/mL) of GSE and proanthocyanidin B2 (GSPB2) on the ROS content, cell proliferation, cell viability, and steroidogenesis in both primary luteinized granulosa cells (hGC) and the tumor granulosa cell line (KGN). The levels of ROS were measured using ROS-Glo assay. Cell proliferation and viability were evaluated by [3H]-thymidine incorporation and Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK8) assay, respectively. Steroid secretion was evaluated by radioimmunoassay. We also analyzed the cell cycle component protein level and signaling pathways by immunoblot and the NOX4 mRNA expression by RTqPCR. From 0.1 to 1 μg/mL, GSE and GSBP2 reduced the ROS cell content and the NOX4 mRNA levels, whereas, GSE and GSBP2 increased the ROS cell content from 50 to 100 μM in both hGC and KGN. GSE and GSPB2 treatments at 50 and 100 μg/mL induced a delay in G1 to S phase cell cycle progression as determined by fluorescence-activated cell sorting. Consequently, they reduced cell growth, cyclin D2 amount, and Akt phosphorylation, and they increased protein levels of p21 and p27 cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors. These data were also associated with an increase in cell death that could be due to a reduction in Bcl-2-associated death promoter (BAD) phosphorylation and an increase in the cleaved-caspase-3 level. All these negative effects were not observed at lower concentrations of GSE and GSPB2 (0.01 to 10 μg/mL). Interestingly, we found that GSE and GSPB2 treatments (0.1 to 100 μg/mL) improved progesterone and estradiol secretion and this was associated with a higher level of the cholesterol carriers, StAR (steroidogenic acute regulatory protein), CREB (Cyclic adenosine monophosphate Response Element-binding protein), and MAPK ERK1/2 (Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases Extracellular signal-Regulated Kinases 1/2) phosphorylation in both hGC and KGN cells. Taken together, GSE and GSPB2 (0.1–10 μg/mL) in vitro treatments decrease oxidative stress and increase steroidogenesis without affecting cell proliferation and viability in human granulosa cells.
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- Alix Barbe
- INRA, UMR 85 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
- CNRS, UMR 7247 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
- Department of Animal Physiology, University of François Rabelais, F-37041 Tours, France
- Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Equitation, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
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- INRA, UMR 85 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
- CNRS, UMR 7247 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
- Department of Animal Physiology, University of François Rabelais, F-37041 Tours, France
- Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Equitation, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
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- INRA, UMR 85 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
- CNRS, UMR 7247 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
- Department of Animal Physiology, University of François Rabelais, F-37041 Tours, France
- Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Equitation, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
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- INRA, UMR 85 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
- CNRS, UMR 7247 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
- Department of Animal Physiology, University of François Rabelais, F-37041 Tours, France
- Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Equitation, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
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- INRA, UMR 85 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
- CNRS, UMR 7247 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
- Department of Animal Physiology, University of François Rabelais, F-37041 Tours, France
- Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Equitation, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
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- INRA, UMR 85 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
- CNRS, UMR 7247 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
- Department of Animal Physiology, University of François Rabelais, F-37041 Tours, France
- Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Equitation, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
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- Service de Médecine et Biologie de la Reproduction, Hospital of Tours, F-37044 Tours, France
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- INRA, UMR 85 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
- CNRS, UMR 7247 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
- Department of Animal Physiology, University of François Rabelais, F-37041 Tours, France
- Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Equitation, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
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- INRA, UMR 85 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France.
- CNRS, UMR 7247 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France.
- Department of Animal Physiology, University of François Rabelais, F-37041 Tours, France.
- Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Equitation, F-37380 Nouzilly, France.
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Zinc(II) phthalocyanines as photosensitizers for antitumor photodynamic therapy. Int J Biochem Cell Biol 2019; 114:105575. [PMID: 31362060 DOI: 10.1016/j.biocel.2019.105575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2019] [Revised: 07/18/2019] [Accepted: 07/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a highly specific and clinically approved method for cancer treatment in which a nontoxic drug known as photosensitizer (PS) is administered to a patient. After selective tumor irradiation, an almost complete eradication of the tumor can be reached as a consequence of reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, which not only damage tumor cells, but also lead to tumor-associated vasculature occlusion and the induction of an immune response. Despite exhaustive investigation and encouraging results, zinc(II) phthalocyanines (ZnPcs) have not been approved as PSs for clinical use yet. This review presents an overview on the physicochemical properties of ZnPcs and biological results obtained both in vitro and in more complex models, such as 3D cell cultures, chicken chorioallantoic membranes and tumor-bearing mice. Cell death pathways induced after PDT treatment with ZnPcs are discussed in each case. Finally, combined therapeutic strategies including ZnPcs and the currently available clinical trials are mentioned.
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Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of the Metacaspase Gene Family in Gossypium Species. Genes (Basel) 2019; 10:genes10070527. [PMID: 31336941 PMCID: PMC6679041 DOI: 10.3390/genes10070527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2019] [Revised: 05/22/2019] [Accepted: 07/07/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Metacaspases (MCs) are cysteine proteases that are important for programmed cell death (PCD) in plants. In this study, we identified 89 MC genes in the genomes of four Gossypium species (Gossypium raimondii, Gossypium barbadense, Gossypium hirsutum, and Gossypium arboreum), and classified them as type-I or type-II genes. All of the type-I and type-II MC genes contain a sequence encoding the peptidase C14 domain. During developmentally regulated PCD, type-II MC genes may play an important role related to fiber elongation, while type-I genes may affect the thickening of the secondary wall. Additionally, 13 genes were observed to be differentially expressed between two cotton lines with differing fiber strengths, and four genes (GhMC02, GhMC04, GhMC07, and GhMC08) were predominantly expressed in cotton fibers at 5–30 days post-anthesis (DPA). During environmentally induced PCD, the expression levels of four genes were affected in the root, stem, and leaf tissues within 6 h of an abiotic stress treatment. In general, the MC gene family affects the development of cotton fibers, including fiber elongation and fiber thickening while four prominent fiber- expressed genes were identified. The effects of the abiotic stress and hormone treatments imply that the cotton MC gene family may be important for fiber development. The data presented herein may form the foundation for future investigations of the MC gene family in Gossypium species.
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Ko YH, Kim SK, Kwon SH, Seo JY, Lee BR, Kim YJ, Hur KH, Kim SY, Lee SY, Jang CG. 7,8,4'-Trihydroxyisoflavone, a Metabolized Product of Daidzein, Attenuates 6-Hydroxydopamine-Induced Neurotoxicity in SH-SY5Y Cells. Biomol Ther (Seoul) 2019; 27:363-372. [PMID: 30866601 PMCID: PMC6609108 DOI: 10.4062/biomolther.2018.211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2018] [Revised: 12/11/2018] [Accepted: 02/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Daidzein isolated from soybean (Glycine max) has been widely studied for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. However, the protective effects of 7,8,4'-trihydroxyisoflavone (THIF), a major metabolite of daidzein, on 6-hydroxydopamine (OHDA)-induced neurotoxicity are not well understood. In the current study, 7,8,4'-THIF significantly inhibited neuronal cell death and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release induced by 6-OHDA in SH-SY5Y cells, which were used as an in vitro model of Parkinson' disease (PD). Moreover, pretreatment with 7,8,4'-THIF significantly increased the levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione (GSH) and decreased malondialdehyde (MDA) activity in 6-OHDA-induced SH-SY5Y cells. In addition, 7,8,4'-THIF significantly recovered 6-OHDA-induced cleaved caspase-3, cleaved caspase-9, cleaved poly-ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP), increased Bax, and decreased Bcl-2 levels. Additionally, 7,8,4'-THIF significantly restored the expression levels of phosphorylated c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK 1/2), phosphatidylinositol 3-kinases (PI3K)/Akt, and glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta (GSK-3β) in 6-OHDA-induced SH-SY5Y cells. Further, 7,8,4'-THIF significantly increased the reduced tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) level induced by 6-OHDA in SH-SY5Y cells. Collectively, these results suggest that 7,8,4'-THIF protects against 6-OHDA-induced neuronal cell death in cellular PD models. Also, these effects are mediated partly by inhibiting activation of the MAPK and PI3K/Akt/GSK-3β pathways.
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- Yong-Hyun Ko
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon 21936, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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Groborz K, Gonzalez Ramirez ML, Snipas SJ, Salvesen GS, Drąg M, Poręba M. Exploring the prime site in caspases as a novel chemical strategy for understanding the mechanisms of cell death: a proof of concept study on necroptosis in cancer cells. Cell Death Differ 2019; 27:451-465. [PMID: 31209360 DOI: 10.1038/s41418-019-0364-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2018] [Revised: 05/02/2019] [Accepted: 05/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Caspases participate in regulated cell death mechanisms and are divided into apoptotic and proinflammatory caspases. The main problem in identifying the unique role of a particular caspase in the mechanisms of regulated cell death is their overlapping substrate specificity; caspases recognize and hydrolyze similar peptide substrates. Most studies focus on examining the non-prime sites of the caspases, yet there is a need for novel and more precise chemical tools to identify the molecular participants and mechanisms of programmed cell death pathways. Therefore, we developed an innovative chemical approach that examines the prime area of the caspase active sites. This method permits the agile parallel solid-phase synthesis of caspase inhibitors with a high yield and purity. Using synthesized compounds we have shown the similarities and differences in the prime area of the caspase active site and, as a proof of concept, we demonstrated the exclusive role of caspase-8 in necroptosis.
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- Katarzyna Groborz
- Department of Bioorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wyb. Wyspianskiego 27, 50-370, Wroclaw, Poland
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- NCI Designated Cancer Center, Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, 10901 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- NCI Designated Cancer Center, Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, 10901 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- NCI Designated Cancer Center, Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, 10901 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Department of Bioorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wyb. Wyspianskiego 27, 50-370, Wroclaw, Poland. .,NCI Designated Cancer Center, Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, 10901 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA.
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- Department of Bioorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wyb. Wyspianskiego 27, 50-370, Wroclaw, Poland. .,NCI Designated Cancer Center, Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, 10901 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA.
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Wang Z, Tang X, Wu X, Yang M, Wang W, Wang L, Tang D, Wang D. Cardamonin exerts anti-gastric cancer activity via inhibiting LncRNA-PVT1-STAT3 axis. Biosci Rep 2019; 39:BSR20190357. [PMID: 31028131 PMCID: PMC6522749 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20190357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2019] [Revised: 04/23/2019] [Accepted: 04/24/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background: Gastric cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers each year, and it remains the third leading cause of cancer death in the world. The clinicopathologic characteristics differ among regions, so epigenetic changes play a key role in gastric carcinogenesis. Methods: In the present study, we first demonstrate that cardamonin, a natural production of chalcone, is an anti-gastric cancer agent in pre-clinical evaluation. Results: Cardamonin inhibited proliferation and migration, induced apoptosis in gastric cancer cells. It could reduce the expression of apoptosis-related and migration-related genes and proteins. The constant activation of STAT3 (signal transducer and activator of transcription 3) signal is a major intrinsic signal for cancer inflammation. It regulates cellular proliferation, cell cycle, and migration that are critical for cancer procession. Cardamonin could effectively down-regulate p-STAT3 and abolish activation of STAT3 through inhibiting the expression of LncRNA-PVT1. Conclusion: The present study revealed that cardamonin is a potential natural source of anti-gastric cancer drugs via epigenetic mechanism to inhibit LncRNA-PVT1-STAT3 axis.
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- Zheng Wang
- Department of General Surgery, Northern Jiangsu Province Hospital, Clinical Medical College, Institute of General Surgery - Yangzhou, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Xiang ya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Northern Jiangsu Province Hospital, Clinical Medical College, Institute of General Surgery - Yangzhou, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Xiang ya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Northern Jiangsu Province Hospital, Clinical Medical College, Institute of General Surgery - Yangzhou, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Northern Jiangsu Province Hospital, Clinical Medical College, Institute of General Surgery - Yangzhou, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Northern Jiangsu Province Hospital, Clinical Medical College, Institute of General Surgery - Yangzhou, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Northern Jiangsu Province Hospital, Clinical Medical College, Institute of General Surgery - Yangzhou, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, P.R. China
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Ahmad K, Balaramnavar VM, Chaturvedi N, Khan S, Haque S, Lee YH, Choi I. Targeting Caspase 8: Using Structural and Ligand-Based Approaches to Identify Potential Leads for the Treatment of Multi-Neurodegenerative Diseases. Molecules 2019; 24:E1827. [PMID: 31083628 PMCID: PMC6539313 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24091827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2019] [Revised: 05/07/2019] [Accepted: 05/11/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Caspase 8 is a central player in the apoptotic cell death pathway and is also essential for cytokine processing. The critical role of this protease in cell death pathways has generated research interest because its activation has also been linked with neural cell death. Thus, blocking the activity of caspase 8 is considered a potential therapy for neurodegenerative diseases. To extend the repertoire of caspase 8 inhibitors, we employed several computational approaches to identify potential caspase 8 inhibitors. Based on the structural information of reported inhibitors, we designed several individual and consensus pharmacophore models and then screened the ZINC database, which contains 105,480 compounds. Screening generated 5332 candidates, but after applying stringent criteria only two candidate compounds, ZINC19370490 and ZINC04534268, were evaluated by molecular dynamics simulations and subjected to Molecular Mechanics/Poisson Boltzmann Surface Area (MM-PBSA) analysis. These compounds were stable throughout simulations and interacted with targeted protein by forming hydrogen and van der Waal bonds. MM-PBSA analysis showed that these compounds were comparable or better than reported caspase 8 inhibitors. Furthermore, their physical properties were found to be acceptable, and they are non-toxic according to the ADMET online server. We suggest that the inhibitory efficacies of ZINC19370490 and ZINC04534268 be subjected to experimental validation.
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- Khurshid Ahmad
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea.
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- University of Information Science and Technology, St. Paul The Apostle, Ohrid 6000, Macedonia.
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- College of Dentistry, Hail University, Hail 2440, Saudi Arabia.
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- Research and Scientific Studies Unit, College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Daegu Catholic University, Gyeongsan 38430, Korea.
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea.
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Pereira SS, Monteiro MP, Antonini SR, Pignatelli D. Apoptosis regulation in adrenocortical carcinoma. Endocr Connect 2019; 8:R91-R104. [PMID: 30978697 PMCID: PMC6510712 DOI: 10.1530/ec-19-0114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2019] [Accepted: 04/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Apoptosis evading is a hallmark of cancer. Tumor cells are characterized by having an impaired apoptosis signaling, a fact that deregulates the balance between cell death and survival, leading to tumor development, invasion and resistance to treatment. In general, patients with adrenocortical carcinomas (ACC) have an extremely bad prognosis, which is related to disease progression and significant resistance to treatments. In this report, we performed an integrative review about the disruption of apoptosis in ACC that may underlie the characteristic poor prognosis in these patients. Although the apoptosis has been scarcely studied in ACC, the majority of the deregulation phenomena already described are anti-apoptotic. Most importantly, in a near future, targeting apoptosis modulation in ACC patients may become a promising therapeutic.
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- Sofia S Pereira
- Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde (I3S), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto (IPATIMUP), Porto, Portugal
- Endocrine, Cardiovascular & Metabolic Research, Department of Anatomy, Multidisciplinary Unit for Biomedical Research (UMIB), Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, University of Porto (ICBAS/UP), Porto, Portugal
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- Endocrine, Cardiovascular & Metabolic Research, Department of Anatomy, Multidisciplinary Unit for Biomedical Research (UMIB), Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, University of Porto (ICBAS/UP), Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Pediatrics, Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, Brazil
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- Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde (I3S), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto (IPATIMUP), Porto, Portugal
- Department of Endocrinology, Hospital S. João, Porto, Portugal
- Correspondence should be addressed to D Pignatelli:
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Berberine Attenuated Oxidative Stress Induced by Sodium Nitrite in Rat Liver. Jundishapur J Nat Pharm Prod 2019. [DOI: 10.5812/jjnpp.68532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Zhang B, Huang X, Wang H, Gou S. Promoting antitumor efficacy by suppressing hypoxia via nano self-assembly of two irinotecan-based dual drug conjugates having a HIF-1α inhibitor. J Mater Chem B 2019; 7:5352-5362. [DOI: 10.1039/c9tb00541b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Conjugated a hydrophobic HIF-1α inhibitor (YC-1) with a hydrophilic anticancer drug, irinotecan (Ir), into one molecular entity, provided a new insight into the design of smart nanodrug delivery systems to hypoxic tumor tissue.
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- Bin Zhang
- Pharmaceutical Research Center and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Southeast University
- Nanjing 211189
- China
- Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Biomedical Research
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Southeast University
- Nanjing 211189
- China
- Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Biomedical Research
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- State Key Laboratory for the Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources
- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Guangxi Normal University
- Guilin 541004
- China
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Southeast University
- Nanjing 211189
- China
- Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Biomedical Research
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Zhao C, Qiu L, Lv P, Han A, Fang G, Liu J, Wang S. AuNP-peptide probe for caspase-3 detection in living cells by SERS. Analyst 2018; 144:1275-1281. [PMID: 30547173 DOI: 10.1039/c8an02145g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Colloidal nanoparticles can be used as surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrates because the very close spacing between particles existing in these colloidal systems is beneficial for the generation of extremely strong and highly spatially localized electric field enhancements. Herein, a caspase-3-specified peptide was used as a molecular cross-linker to engineer gold nanoparticle (AuNP) junctions in a controllable manner. The peptide was designed with a sequence of CCALNNPFFDVED (Cys-Cys-Ala-Leu-Asn-Asn-Pro-Phe-Phe-Asp-Val-Glu-Asp) or CCALNNKYDDVED (Cys-Cys-Ala-Leu-Asn-Asn-Lys-Tyr-Asp-Asp-Val-Glu-Asp), where the CALNN (Cys-Ala-Leu-Asn-Asn) fragment helps to stabilize AuNP suspension in aqueous media and the sequence of DVED (Asp-Glu-Val-Asp) can be cleaved by caspase-3. In addition, the PFF (Pro-Phe-Phe) or KYD (Lys-Tyr-Asp) was exposed and interacted via the hydrophobic or alternate negative and positive electro-interaction in the presence of caspase-3, inducing the aggregation of colloidal Au-peptides accompanied with the enhancement of SERS. It can be observed that the SERS-enhanced signals were correlated with the caspase-3 concentrations and the limit of detection can reach 1.5 ng mL-1. Finally, this caspase-3-specified AuNP-peptide probe has been found to be a promising candidate for its application in the analysis of caspase-3 in living cells.
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- Cuilian Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, 300457 Tianjin, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, 300457 Tianjin, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, 300457 Tianjin, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, 300457 Tianjin, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, 300457 Tianjin, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, 300457 Tianjin, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, 300457 Tianjin, China. and Research Centre of Food Science and Human Health, School of Medicine, Nankai University, 300071 Tianjin, China
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Kim JH, Quilantang NG, Kim HY, Lee S, Cho EJ. Attenuation of hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stress in SH-SY5Y cells by three flavonoids from Acer okamotoanum. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-018-0664-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Wang Z, Wang Y, Zhu S, Liu Y, Peng X, Zhang S, Zhang Z, Qiu Y, Jin M, Wang R, Zhong Y, Kong D. DT-13 Inhibits Proliferation and Metastasis of Human Prostate Cancer Cells Through Blocking PI3K/Akt Pathway. Front Pharmacol 2018; 9:1450. [PMID: 30581390 PMCID: PMC6292965 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2018.01450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2018] [Accepted: 11/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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DT-13, a saponin monomer 13 from the dwarf lilyturf tuber, was reported to exhibit anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective as well as antitumor activities in a number of tumor cells. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in males, discovery of novel antitumor drug for therapy of prostate cancer is expected. Aiming to evaluate whether DT-13 could become a candidate to treat prostate cancer, we recently investigated the antitumor effect of DT-13 on human prostate cancer cells and the underlying mechanism. DT-13 was found to effectively inhibit proliferation and metastasis of prostate cancer PC3 and DU145 cell lines in a dose-dependent manner. Treatment by DT-13 resulted in a mitochondria-mediated apoptosis, which was accompanied by the chromatin condensation and nuclear shrinkage in the prostate cancer cells. Moreover, DT-13 caused remarkable upregulation of Bax, Bad, Cytochrome C, cleaved -caspase 3, -caspase 9 and -PARP, in contrast to the downregulation of Bcl-2. Nevertheless, no obvious change in intracellular ROS level was observed after DT-13 treatment. We further demonstrated that DT-13 could inhibit PC3 cell metastasis in which suppression of Integrinβ1 and MMP2/9 might be involved. Western blot analysis indicated DT-13 significantly decreased the phosphorylation of PDK1, Akt, mTOR as well as p70S6K, suggesting the pro-apoptotic and anti-metastatic effects of DT-13 on prostate cancer cells might be attributed to the blockade of PI3K/Akt pathway. Collectively, our findings suggest DT-13 is worthy of further investigation as a drug candidate for the treatment of prostate cancer.
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- Zhengming Wang
- Tianjin Key Laboratory on Technologies Enabling Development of Clinical Therapeutics and Diagnostics, School of Pharmacy, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory on Technologies Enabling Development of Clinical Therapeutics and Diagnostics, School of Pharmacy, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory on Technologies Enabling Development of Clinical Therapeutics and Diagnostics, School of Pharmacy, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory on Technologies Enabling Development of Clinical Therapeutics and Diagnostics, School of Pharmacy, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory on Technologies Enabling Development of Clinical Therapeutics and Diagnostics, School of Pharmacy, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory on Technologies Enabling Development of Clinical Therapeutics and Diagnostics, School of Pharmacy, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.,State Key Laboratory of Toxicology and Medical Countermeasures, Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Beijing, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory on Technologies Enabling Development of Clinical Therapeutics and Diagnostics, School of Pharmacy, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory on Technologies Enabling Development of Clinical Therapeutics and Diagnostics, School of Pharmacy, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory on Technologies Enabling Development of Clinical Therapeutics and Diagnostics, School of Pharmacy, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory on Technologies Enabling Development of Clinical Therapeutics and Diagnostics, School of Pharmacy, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Toxicology and Medical Countermeasures, Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Beijing, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory on Technologies Enabling Development of Clinical Therapeutics and Diagnostics, School of Pharmacy, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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The STAT3 inhibitor S3I-201 suppresses fibrogenesis and angiogenesis in liver fibrosis. J Transl Med 2018; 98:1600-1613. [PMID: 30206312 DOI: 10.1038/s41374-018-0127-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2018] [Revised: 08/03/2018] [Accepted: 08/03/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Liver fibrosis is a common pathological response to chronic hepatic injury. STAT3 is actively involved in the fibrogenesis and angiogenesis seen in liver fibrosis. S3I-201 (NSC 74859) is a chemical inhibitor of STAT3 activity, which blocks the dimerization of STAT3, STAT3-DNA binding and transcription activity. This study evaluated the effects of S3I-201 against liver fibrosis. S3I-201 inhibited the proliferation, migration, and actin filament formation in primary human hepatic stellate cells (HSCs), as well as the expression of α-SMA, collagen I and TIMP1 in both primary HSC and in a CCl4-induced fibrosis mouse model. S3I-201 induced both apoptosis and cell cycle arrest in the HSC cell line (LX-2). S3I-201 inhibited the expression of fibrogenesis factors TGFβ1 and TGFβRII, as well as the downstream phosphorylation of Smad2, Smad3, Akt and ERK induced by TGFβ1. In addition to fibrogenesis, both in vitro and in vivo assays showed that S3I-201 inhibited angiogenesis through expression suppression of VEGF and VEGFR2. Moreover, S3I-201 also had a synergistic effect with sorafenib, an FDA approved liver cancer drug, in the proliferation, apoptosis, angiogenesis and fibrogenesis of HSC. S3I-201 suppressed liver fibrosis through multiple mechanisms, and combined with sorafenib, S3I-201 could be a potentially effective antifibrotic agent.
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Caspase -1, -3, -8 and antioxidant enzyme genes are key molecular effectors following Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Aeromonas veronii infection in fish leukocytes. Immunobiology 2018; 223:562-576. [DOI: 10.1016/j.imbio.2018.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2018] [Revised: 06/26/2018] [Accepted: 07/02/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Dietary magnesium deficiency impaired intestinal structural integrity in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella). Sci Rep 2018; 8:12705. [PMID: 30139942 PMCID: PMC6107577 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-30485-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2018] [Accepted: 07/30/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Grass carp (223.85–757.33 g) were fed diets supplemented with magnesium (73.54–1054.53 mg/kg) for 60 days to explore the impacts of magnesium deficiency on the growth and intestinal structural integrity of the fish. The results demonstrated that magnesium deficiency suppressed the growth and damaged the intestinal structural integrity of the fish. We first demonstrated that magnesium is partly involved in (1) attenuating antioxidant ability by suppressing Nrf2 signalling to decrease antioxidant enzyme mRNA levels and activities (except CuZnSOD mRNA levels and activities); (2) aggravating apoptosis by activating JNK (not p38MAPK) signalling to upregulate proapoptotic protein (Apaf-1, Bax and FasL) and caspase-2, -3, -7, -8 and -9 gene expression but downregulate antiapoptotic protein (Bcl-2, IAP and Mcl-1b) gene expression; (3) weakening the function of tight junctional complexes (TJs) by promoting myosin light chain kinase (MLCK) signalling to downregulate TJ gene expression [except claudin-7, ZO-2b and claudin-15 gene expression]. Additionally, based on percent weight gain (PWG), against reactive oxygen species (ROS), against caspase-9 and claudin-3c in grass carp, the optimal dietary magnesium levels were calculated to be 770.38, 839.86, 856.79 and 811.49 mg/kg, respectively.
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