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Dai W, Xu B, Ding L, Zhang Z, Yang H, He T, Liu L, Pei X, Fu X. Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells alleviate chemotherapy-induced premature ovarian insufficiency mouse model by suppressing ferritinophagy-mediated ferroptosis in granulosa cells. Free Radic Biol Med 2024; 220:1-14. [PMID: 38677487 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2024.04.229] [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: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) in younger women (under 40) manifests as irregular periods, high follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and low estradiol (E2), often triggered by chemotherapy. Though mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy shows promise in treating POI, its exact mechanism remains unclear. This study reveals that human umbilical cord-derived MSCs (hUC-MSCs) can protect ovarian granulosa cells (GCs) from cyclophosphamide (CTX)-induced ferroptosis, a form of cell death driven by iron accumulation. CTX, commonly used to induce POI animal model, triggered ferroptosis in GCs, while hUC-MSCs treatment mitigated this effect, both in vivo and in vitro. Further investigations using ferroptosis and autophagy inhibitors suggest that hUC-MSCs act by suppressing ferroptosis in GCs. Interestingly, hUC-MSCs activate a protective antioxidant pathway in GCs via NRF2, a stress-response regulator. Overall, our findings suggest that hUC-MSCs improve ovarian function in CTX-induced POI by reducing ferroptosis in GCs. This study not only clarifies the mechanism behind the benefits of hUC-MSCs but also strengthens the case for their clinical use in treating POI. Additionally, it opens up a new avenue for protecting ovaries from chemotherapy-induced damage by regulating ferroptosis.
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- Wenjie Dai
- Key Laboratory of Fertility Preservation and Maintenance of Ministry of Education, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Fertility Preservation and Maintenance of Ministry of Education, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Fertility Preservation and Maintenance of Ministry of Education, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Fertility Preservation and Maintenance of Ministry of Education, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Fertility Preservation and Maintenance of Ministry of Education, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Fertility Preservation and Maintenance of Ministry of Education, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Fertility Preservation and Maintenance of Ministry of Education, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Fertility Preservation and Maintenance of Ministry of Education, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Fertility Preservation and Maintenance of Ministry of Education, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China.
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Li Q, Liu J, Su R, Zhen J, Liu X, Liu G. Small extracellular vesicles-shuttled miR-23a-3p from mesenchymal stem cells alleviate renal fibrosis and inflammation by inhibiting KLF3/STAT3 axis in diabetic kidney disease. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 139:112667. [PMID: 39018690 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112667] [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: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/19/2024]
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Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells-derived small extracellular vesicles (MSC-sEV) provide a pragmatic solution as a cell-free therapy for patients with diabetic kidney disease (DKD). However, the underlying protective mechanisms of MSC-sEV remain largely unknown in DKD. Invivo and in vitro analyses demonstrated that MSC-sEV attenuated renal fibrosis and inflammation of DKD. The underlying mechanism of the MSC-sEV-induced therapeutic effect was explored by high-throughput sequencing, which identified the unique enrichment of a set of miRNAs in MSC-sEV compared with human skin fibroblasts-sEV (HSF-sEV). Vitro experiments demonstrated that the protective potential was primarily attributed to miR-23a-3p, one of the most abundant miRNAs in MSC-sEV. Further, overexpression or knockdown analyses revealed that miR-23a-3p, and its target Krüppel-like factor 3 (KLF3) suppressed the STAT3 signaling pathway in high glucose (HG) induced HK-2 cells were essential for the renal-protective property of MSC-sEV. Moreover, we found that miR-23a-3p was packaged into MSC-sEV by RNA Binding Motif Protein X-Linked (RBMX) and transmitted to HG-induced HK-2 cells. Finally, inhibiting miR-23a-3p could mitigate the protective effects of MSC-sEV in db/db mice. These findings suggest that a systemic administration of sEV derived from MSC, have the capacity to incorporate into kidney where they can exert renal-protective potential against HG-induced injury through delivery of miR-23a-3p.
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- Qianhua Li
- Nephrology Research Institute of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250033, China; Department of Nephrology, Multidisciplinary Innovation Center for Nephrology, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250033, China
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- Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Columbia University, USA
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- Nephrology Research Institute of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250033, China; Department of Nephrology, Multidisciplinary Innovation Center for Nephrology, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250033, China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Nephrology Research Institute of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250033, China; Department of Nephrology, Multidisciplinary Innovation Center for Nephrology, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250033, China
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- Nephrology Research Institute of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250033, China; Department of Nephrology, Multidisciplinary Innovation Center for Nephrology, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250033, China; Key laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong,250012, China.
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Wei L, Li Y, Tan H, Peng Y, Liu Q, Zheng T, Li F, Xu Z. OTUB1 regulates ferroptosis to inhibit myoblast differentiation into myotubes by deubiquitinating P62. Sci Rep 2024; 14:15696. [PMID: 38977909 PMCID: PMC11231240 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-66868-3] [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: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024] Open
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As the largest organ in the human body, skeletal muscle is essential for breathing support, movement initiation, and maintenance homeostasis. It has been shown that programmed cell death (PCD), which includes autophagy, apoptosis, and necrosis, is essential for the development of skeletal muscle. A novel form of PCD called ferroptosis is still poorly understood in relation to skeletal muscle. In this study, we observed that the activation of ferroptosis significantly impeded the differentiation of C2C12 myoblasts into myotubes and concurrently suppressed the expression of OTUB1, a crucial deubiquitinating enzyme. OTUB1-silenced C2C12 mouse myoblasts were used to investigate the function of OTUB1 in ferroptosis. The results show that OTUB1 knockdown in vitro significantly increased C2C12 ferroptosis and inhibited myogenesis. Interestingly, the induction of ferroptosis resulting from OTUB1 knockdown was concomitant with the activation of autophagy. Furthermore, OTUB1 interacted with the P62 protein and stabilized its expression by deubiquitinating it, thereby inhibiting autophagy-dependent ferroptosis and promoting myogenesis. All of these findings demonstrate the critical role that OTUB1 plays in controlling ferroptosis, and we suggest that focusing on the OTUB1-P62 axis may be a useful tactic in the treatment and prevention of disorders involving the skeletal muscle.
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- Limin Wei
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of High Active Traditional Chinese Drug Delivery System, Chongqing Medical and Pharmaceutical College, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- Key Laboratory of Endemic and Ethnic Diseases, Ministry of Education & Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Biology of Guizhou Province, & Collaborative Innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Endemic and Ethnic Regional Diseases Co-Constructed By the Province and Ministry, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Southwest China Wildlife Resources Conservation (Ministry of Education), China West Normal University, Nanchong, 637009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Southwest China Wildlife Resources Conservation (Ministry of Education), China West Normal University, Nanchong, 637009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Southwest China Wildlife Resources Conservation (Ministry of Education), China West Normal University, Nanchong, 637009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Southwest China Wildlife Resources Conservation (Ministry of Education), China West Normal University, Nanchong, 637009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Southwest China Wildlife Resources Conservation (Ministry of Education), China West Normal University, Nanchong, 637009, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Southwest China Wildlife Resources Conservation (Ministry of Education), China West Normal University, Nanchong, 637009, China.
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Chen A, Zhang W, Jiang C, Jiang Z, Tang D. The engineered exosomes targeting ferroptosis: A novel approach to reverse immune checkpoint inhibitors resistance. Int J Cancer 2024; 155:7-18. [PMID: 38533694 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.34934] [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: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have been extensively used in immunological therapy primarily due to their ability to prolong patient survival. Although ICIs have achieved success in cancer treatment, the resistance of ICIs should not be overlooked. Ferroptosis is a newly found cell death mode characterized by the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), glutathione (GSH) depletion, and glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) inactivation, which has been demonstrated to be beneficial to immunotherapy and combining ferroptosis and ICIs to exploit new immunotherapies may reverse ICIs resistance. Exosomes act as mediators in cell-to-cell communication that may regulate ferroptosis to influence immunotherapy through the secretion of biological molecules. Thus, utilizing exosomes to target ferroptosis has opened up exciting possibilities for reversing ICIs resistance. In this review, we summarize the mechanisms of ferroptosis improving ICIs therapy and how exosomes regulate ferroptosis through adjusting iron metabolism, blocking the ROS accumulation, controlling ferroptosis defense systems, and influencing classic signaling pathways and how engineered exosomes target ferroptosis and improve ICIs efficiency.
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- Anqi Chen
- Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- School of Medicine, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Institute of General Surgery, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, China
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Yu X, Wang S, Ji Z, Meng J, Mou Y, Wu X, Yang X, Xiong P, Li M, Guo Y. Ferroptosis: An important mechanism of disease mediated by the gut-liver-brain axis. Life Sci 2024; 347:122650. [PMID: 38631669 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2024.122650] [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: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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AIMS As a unique iron-dependent non-apoptotic cell death, Ferroptosis is involved in the pathogenesis and development of many human diseases and has become a research hotspot in recent years. However, the regulatory role of ferroptosis in the gut-liver-brain axis has not been elucidated. This paper summarizes the regulatory role of ferroptosis and provides theoretical basis for related research. MATERIALS AND METHODS We searched PubMed, CNKI and Wed of Science databases on ferroptosis mediated gut-liver-brain axis diseases, summarized the regulatory role of ferroptosis on organ axis, and explained the adverse effects of related regulatory effects on various diseases. KEY FINDINGS According to our summary, the main way in which ferroptosis mediates the gut-liver-brain axis is oxidative stress, and the key cross-talk of ferroptosis affecting signaling pathway network is Nrf2/HO-1. However, there were no specific marker between different organ axes mediate by ferroptosis. SIGNIFICANCE Our study illustrates the main ways and key cross-talk of ferroptosis mediating the gut-liver-brain axis, providing a basis for future research.
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- Xinxin Yu
- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, Shandong, China
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- College of Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, Shandong, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Massage, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, Shandong, China
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- College of Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, Shandong, China
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- College of Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, Shandong, China
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- College of Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, Shandong, China
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- College of Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, Shandong, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, Shandong, China
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- Nursing School, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, Shandong, China
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- College of Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, Shandong, China.
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Huang D, Shen H, Xie F, Hu D, Jin Q, Hu Y, Zhong T. Role of mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes in the regeneration of different tissues. J Biol Eng 2024; 18:36. [PMID: 38845032 PMCID: PMC11155050 DOI: 10.1186/s13036-024-00431-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024] Open
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Exosomes are nanovesicles with multiple components used in several applications. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are well known for their great potential in clinical applications. MSC-derived exosomes (MSC-Exos) have been shown to mediate tissue regeneration in various diseases, including neurological, autoimmune, and inflammatory diseases, cancer, ischemic heart disease, lung injury, and liver fibrosis. They can modulate the immune response by interacting with immune effector cells in the presence of anti-inflammatory compounds and are involved in intercellular communication through various types of cargo. This review summarizes the MSC-Exos-mediated tissue regeneration in various diseases, including neurological, cardiovascular, liver, kidney, articular cartilage, and oral tissue applications. In addition, we discuss the challenges and prospects of MSC-Exos in tissue regeneration.
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- Defa Huang
- Laboratory Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Laboratory Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Laboratory Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Laboratory Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Laboratory Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Laboratory Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Laboratory Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China.
- Precision Medicine Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China.
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Liu L, Chen Y, Li X, Wang J, Yang L. Therapeutic potential: The role of mesenchymal stem cells from diverse sources and their derived exosomes in diabetic nephropathy. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 175:116672. [PMID: 38677249 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116672] [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: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024] Open
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Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is one of the most common microvascular complications in diabetic patients, with its incidence continuously increasing in recent years. DN causes renal tissue damage and functional decline, expedites the aging process of the kidneys, and may ultimately progress leading to end-stage renal disease, severely impacting the patient's quality of life and prognosis. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are highly valued for their multipotent differentiation, paracrine functions, immunomodulatory effects, and capacity for tissue repair. Particularly, exosomes (Exo) derived from MSCs (MSCs-Exo) are rich in bioactive molecules and facilitate intercellular communication, participating in various physiological and pathological processes. MSCs and MSCs-Exo, in particular, have been demonstrated to have therapeutic effects in DN treatment research by encouraging tissue repair, fibrosis inhibition, and inflammation reduction. Research has shown that MSCs and MSCs-Exo have therapeutic effects in DN treatment by promoting tissue repair, inhibiting fibrosis, and reducing inflammation. Recent studies underscore the potential of MSCs and MSCs-Exo, highlighting their broad applicability in DN treatment. This review aims to provide a comprehensive summary of the scientific developments in treating DN using MSCs and MSCs-Exo from diverse sources, while also exploring their future therapeutic possibilities in detail.
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- Lixin Liu
- Departments of Geriatrics, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110001, PR China
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- Departments of Geriatrics, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110001, PR China
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- Department of Vascular and Thyroid Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110001, PR China.
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110001, PR China.
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- Departments of Geriatrics, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110001, PR China; Department of International Physical Examination Center, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110001, PR China.
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Wang T, Xiong K, He Y, Feng B, Guo L, Gu J, Zhang M, Wang H, Wu X. Chronic pancreatitis-associated metabolic bone diseases: epidemiology, mechanisms, and clinical advances. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 2024; 326:E856-E868. [PMID: 38656128 DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.00113.2024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a progressive inflammatory disease with an increasing global prevalence. In recent years, a strong association between CP and metabolic bone diseases (MBDs), especially osteoporosis, has been identified, attracting significant attention in the research field. Epidemiological data suggest a rising trend in the incidence of MBDs among CP patients. Notably, recent studies have highlighted a profound interplay between CP and altered nutritional and immune profiles, offering insights into its linkage with MBDs. At the molecular level, CP introduces a series of biochemical disturbances that compromise bone homeostasis. One critical observation is the disrupted metabolism of vitamin D and vitamin K, both essential micronutrients for maintaining bone integrity, in CP patients. In this review, we provide physio-pathological perspectives on the development and mechanisms of CP-related MBDs. We also outline some of the latest therapeutic strategies for treating patients with CP-associated MBDs, including stem cell transplantation, monoclonal antibodies, and probiotic therapy. In summary, CP-associated MBDs represent a rising medical challenge, involving multiple tissues and organs, complex disease mechanisms, and diverse treatment approaches. More in-depth studies are required to understand the complex interplay between CP and MBDs to facilitate the development of more specific and effective therapeutic approaches.
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- Tianlin Wang
- Department of Emergency, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Quantitative Sciences Unit, Department of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States
- Division of Immunology and Rheumatology, Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States
- Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California, United States
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- Division of Immunology and Rheumatology, Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States
- Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California, United States
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Yu G, Chen Y, Yang N, Zhang H, Zhang X, Geng Y, Zhao J, Chen Z, Dong C, Lin L, Qi J, Zhang X, Jiang X, Gao W, Cai Y, Wang X, Ding J, Xiao J, Zhou K. Apoptotic Bodies Derived from Fibroblast-Like Cells in Subcutaneous Connective Tissue Inhibit Ferroptosis in Ischaemic Flaps via the miR-339-5p/KEAP1/Nrf2 Axis. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2307238. [PMID: 38639443 PMCID: PMC11200024 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202307238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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Preventing and treating avascular necrosis at the distal end of the flaps are critical to surgery success, but current treatments are not ideal. A recent study shows that apoptotic bodies (ABs) generated near the site of apoptosis can be taken up and promote cell proliferation. The study reveals that ABs derived from fibroblast-like cells in the subcutaneous connective tissue (FSCT cells) of skin flaps promoted ischaemic flap survival. It is also found that ABs inhibited cell death and oxidative stress and promoted M1-to-M2 polarization in macrophages. Transcriptome sequencing and protein level testing demonstrated that ABs promoted ischaemic flap survival in endothelial cells and macrophages by inhibiting ferroptosis via the KEAP1-Nrf2 axis. Furthermore, microRNA (miR) sequencing data and in vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrated that ABs inhibited KEAP1 by delivering miR-339-5p to exert therapeutic effects. In conclusion, FSCT cell-derived ABs inhibited ferroptosis, promoted the macrophage M1-to-M2 transition via the miR-339-5p/KEAP1/Nrf2 axis and promoted ischaemic flap survival. These results provide a potential therapeutic strategy to promote ischaemic flap survival by administering ABs.
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Xu AL, Han L, Yan J, Liu D, Wang W. Effects of Mesenchymal Stem Cells-Derived Extracellular Vesicles on Inhibition of Hepatic Fibrosis by Delivering miR-200a. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2024; 21:609-624. [PMID: 38568409 PMCID: PMC11087440 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-024-00631-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Hepatic fibrosis (HF) is a common pathological feature of chronic hepatic diseases. We aimed to illuminate the significance of amniotic mesenchymal stem cells (AMSCs)-derived extracellular vesicles (AMSCs-EVs) in HF. METHODS Human AMSCs-EVs were isolated and identified. HF mice were constructed and treated with EVs. The fibrosis was observed by staining experiments and Western blot (WB) assay. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), total bilirubin (TBIL), and hepatic hydroxyproline (Hyp) were detected to confirm liver function. For the in vitro experiments, human hepatic stellate cells were induced with transforming growth factor-β and treated with EVs. To measure the degree of HF, the expression of alpha-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and Collagen I was detected by WB assay, and cell proliferation was detected by cell counting kit 8 assay. The levels of miR-200a, Zinc finger E-box binding homeobox 1 (ZEB1), and phosphoinositide-3-kinase regulatory subunit 3 (PIK3R3) were detected by WB and real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction. The binding of ZEB1 to PIK3R3 and miR-200a to ZEB1 was analyzed by chromatin immunoprecipitation and dual luciferase assays to validate their relationships. RESULTS Human AMSCs and AMSCs-EVs were obtained. Serum ALT, AST, TBIL, and hepatic Hyp were increased, implying the fibrosis degree was aggravated in HF mice, which was decreased again after EV treatment. EVs inhibited HF degree by reducing α-SMA and Collagen I and promoting cell proliferation. AMSCs-EVs delivered miR-200a into hepatocytes, which up-regulated miR-200a expression, inhibited ZEB1 expression, and reduced its enrichment on the PIK3R3 promoter, therefore inhibiting PIK3R3 expression and alleviating HF. Overexpression of ZEB1 or PIK3R3 attenuated the anti-fibrotic effect of AMSCs-EVs. CONCLUSION Human AMSCs-derived EVs mediated miR-200a delivery and inhibition of intracellular ZEB1/PIK3R3 axis to exert anti-fibrosis effects.
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- Ai-Lei Xu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hunan Aerospace Hospital, 189 Fenglin 3rd Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, 410205, Hunan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hunan Aerospace Hospital, 189 Fenglin 3rd Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, 410205, Hunan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hunan Aerospace Hospital, 189 Fenglin 3rd Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, 410205, Hunan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hunan Aerospace Hospital, 189 Fenglin 3rd Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, 410205, Hunan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hunan Aerospace Hospital, 189 Fenglin 3rd Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, 410205, Hunan, China.
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Zhang T, Zhong Y, Shi Y, Feng C, Xu L, Chen Z, Sun X, Zhao Y, Sun X. Multi-omics reveals that 5-O-methylvisammioside prevention acute liver injury in mice by regulating the TNF/MAPK/NF-κB/arachidonic acid pathway. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 128:155550. [PMID: 38522313 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND The pathogenesis of acute liver injury (ALI) has been a pressing issue in the medical scientific community. We previously found that 5-O-methylvisammioside (MeV) from Saposhnikovia divaricata (Turcz.) Schischk has excellent anti-inflammatory properties. However, the mechanism by which MeV protects against ALI still needs to be deeply investigated. PURPOSE In the present study, we established an acetaminophen (APAP) -induced ALI mouse model and pre-protected the mice with MeV. METHODS & RESULTS Our findings indicate that MeV (5 and 10 mg/kg) lowered the blood levels of alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase and reduced the infiltration of inflammatory cells in the liver. MeV initially showed an inhibitory effect on ALI. We then analyzed the molecular mechanisms underlying the effects of MeV by transcriptomic and metabolomic analyzes. Through transcriptomic analysis, we identified 4675 differentially expressed genes between the APAP+MeV group and the APAP-induced ALI group, which were mainly enriched in the MAPK pathway, the TNF pathway, and the NF-κB pathway. Through metabolomic analysis, we found that 249 metabolites in the liver were differentially regulated between the APAP+MeV group and the APAP- induced ALI group, which were mainly enriched in the arachidonic acid pathway. The mRNA expression levels of key genes (encoding TNF-α, p38, AP-1, RelB, IL-1β, and Ptges), as determined by RT-PCR analysis, were consistent with the RNA-seq data. The ELISA results indicate that MeV markedly decreased the serum levels of TNF-α and IL-1β in mice. Finally, the key proteins in the NF-κB and MAPK pathways were examined using immunoblotting. The results showed that MeV decreased IκB-α phosphorylation and inhibited the nuclear translocation of NF-κB. In addition, MeV reduced the hepatic inflammatory burst mainly by inhibiting the phosphorylation of p38 and JNK in the MAPK pathway. CONCLUSION The present study demonstrated (i) that MeV could ameliorate APAP-induced ALI by inhibiting arachidonic acid metabolism and the TNF, MAPK, and NF-κB pathways, and (ii) that MeV is a promising drug candidate for the prevention of ALI.
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- Tingwen Zhang
- College of Pharmacy, Jilin Medical University, No. 5, Jilin Street, Fengman District, Jilin City, Jilin Province, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jilin Medical University, No. 5, Jilin Street, Fengman District, Jilin City, Jilin Province, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jilin Medical University, No. 5, Jilin Street, Fengman District, Jilin City, Jilin Province, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jilin Medical University, No. 5, Jilin Street, Fengman District, Jilin City, Jilin Province, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jilin Medical University, No. 5, Jilin Street, Fengman District, Jilin City, Jilin Province, China
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- Jilin Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, No.9 Changchun Road, Chuanying District, Jilin City, Jilin Province, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jilin Medical University, No. 5, Jilin Street, Fengman District, Jilin City, Jilin Province, China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, No. 2888, Xincheng Street, Nanguan District, Changchun City, Jilin Province, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Jilin Medical University, No. 5, Jilin Street, Fengman District, Jilin City, Jilin Province, China.
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Chen Y, Li B, Quan J, Li Z, Li Y, Tang Y. Inhibition of Ferroptosis by Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes in Acute Spinal Cord Injury: Role of Nrf2/GCH1/BH4 Axis. Neurospine 2024; 21:642-655. [PMID: 38955534 PMCID: PMC11224743 DOI: 10.14245/ns.2448038.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE The therapeutic benefits of exosomes obtained from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in acute spinal cord injury (SCI) have been demonstrated in recent years, but the precise mechanisms remain unknown. In this study, the efficacy and mechanisms of MSC-derived exosomes (MSC-Exo) in acute SCI were investigated. METHODS By utilizing a BV2 ferroptosis cellular model and an SCI rat model, we investigated the effects of MSC-Exo on iron death related indicators and NF-E2 related factor 2 (Nrf2)/GTP cyclolase I (GCH1)/5,6,7,8-tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) signaling axis, as well as their therapeutic effects on SCI rats. RESULTS The results revealed that MSC-Exo effectively inhibited the production of ferrous iron, lipid peroxidation products malonaldehyde and reactive oxygen species, and ferroptosis-promoting factor prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2. Concurrently, they upregulated ferroptosis suppressors FTH-1 (ferritin heavy chain 1), SLC7A11 (solute carrier family 7 member 11), FSP1 (ferroptosis suppressor protein 1), and GPX4 (glutathione peroxidase 4), contributing to enhanced neurological recovery in SCI rats. Further analysis showed the Nrf2/GTP/BH4 signaling pathway's critical role in suppressing ferroptosis. Additionally, MSC-Exo was found to inhibit lipopolysaccharide-induced ferroptosis in BV2 cells and SCI rats by activating the Nrf2/GCH1/BH4 axis. CONCLUSION In summary, the study demonstrates that MSC-Exo mitigates microglial cell ferroptosis via the Nrf2/GCH1/BH4 axis, showing potential for preserving and restoring neurological function post-SCI.
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- Yixin Chen
- Department of Rehabilitation, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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Zhang Y, Jiang Y, Dong X, Luo S, Jiao G, Weng K, Bao Q, Zhang Y, Vongsangnak W, Chen G, Xu Q. Follicular fluid-derived exosomal HMOX1 promotes granulosa cell ferroptosis involved in follicular atresia in geese (Anser cygnoides). Poult Sci 2024; 103:103912. [PMID: 38943808 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2024.103912] [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: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 05/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/01/2024] Open
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The proliferation and death of granulosa cells (GCs) in poultry play a decisive role in follicular fate and egg production. The follicular fluid (FF) contains a variety of nutrients and genetic substances to ensure the communication between follicular cells. Exosomes, as a new intercellular communication, could carry and transport the proteins, RNA, and lipids to react on GCs, which had been found in FF of various domestic animals. Whether exosomes of FF in poultry play a similar role is unclear. In this study, geese, a poultry with low egg production, were chosen, and the effect of FF exosomes on the proliferation and death of GCs was investigated. Firstly, there were not only a large number of healthy small yellow follicles (HSYFs) but also some atresia small yellow follicles (ASYFs) in the egg-laying stage. Also, the GC layers of ASYFs became loose interconnections, inward detachment, and diminished survival rate than that of HSYFs. Besides, compared to HSYFs, the contents of E2, P4, and the mRNA expression levels of ferroptosis-related genes GPX4, FPN1, and FTH1 were significantly decreased, while COX2, NCOA4, VDAC3 mRNA were significantly increased, and the structure of mitochondrial cristae disappeared and the outer membrane broke in the GC layers of ASYFs. Moreover, the ROS, MDA, and oxidation levels in the GC layers of ASYFs were significantly higher than those of HSYFs. All these hinted that ferroptosis might result in a large number of GCs death and involvement in follicle atresia. Secondly, FF exosomes were isolated from HSYFs and ASYFs, respectively, and identified by TEM, NTA, and detection of exosome marker proteins. Also, we found the exosomes were phagocytic by GCs by tracking CM-Dil. Moreover, the addition of ASYF-FF exosomes significantly elevated the MDA content, Fe2+ levels, and the mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) in GCs, thus significantly inhibiting the proliferation of GCs, which was restored by the ferroptosis inhibitor ferrostatin-1. Thirdly, the proteomic sequencing was performed between FF-derived exosomes of HSYFs and ASYFs. We obtained 1615 differentially expressed proteins, which were mainly enriched in the protein transport and ferroptosis pathways. Among them, HMOX1 was enriched in the ferroptosis pathway based on differential protein-protein interaction network analysis. Finally, the role of HMOX1 in regulating ferroptosis in GCs was further explored. The highly expressed HMOX1 was observed in the exosomes of ASYF-FF than that in HSYF-FF. Overexpression of HMOX1 increased ATG5, LC3II, and NCOA4 expression and reduced the expression of FTH1, GPX4, PCBP2, FPN1 in the ferroptosis pathway, also promoted intracellular Fe2+ accumulation and MDA surge, which drove ferroptosis in GCs. The effects of HMOX1 on ferroptosis could be blocked by its inhibitor Znpp. Taken together, the important protein HMOX1 was identified in FF, which could be delivered to GCs via exosomes, triggering ferroptosis and thus determining the fate of follicles.
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- Yu Zhang
- Key Laboratory for Evaluation and Utilization of Poultry Genetic Resources of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture & Agri-Product Safety of Ministry of Education, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory for Evaluation and Utilization of Poultry Genetic Resources of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- Key Laboratory for Evaluation and Utilization of Poultry Genetic Resources of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- Key Laboratory for Evaluation and Utilization of Poultry Genetic Resources of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- Key Laboratory for Evaluation and Utilization of Poultry Genetic Resources of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- Key Laboratory for Evaluation and Utilization of Poultry Genetic Resources of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- Key Laboratory for Evaluation and Utilization of Poultry Genetic Resources of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- Key Laboratory for Evaluation and Utilization of Poultry Genetic Resources of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture & Agri-Product Safety of Ministry of Education, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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- Key Laboratory for Evaluation and Utilization of Poultry Genetic Resources of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture & Agri-Product Safety of Ministry of Education, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory for Evaluation and Utilization of Poultry Genetic Resources of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture & Agri-Product Safety of Ministry of Education, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, China.
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Wang Y, Liu Z, Li L, Zhang Z, Zhang K, Chu M, Liu Y, Mao X, Wu D, Xu D, Zhao J. Anti-ferroptosis exosomes engineered for targeting M2 microglia to improve neurological function in ischemic stroke. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:291. [PMID: 38802919 PMCID: PMC11129432 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02560-y] [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: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Stroke is a devastating disease affecting populations worldwide and is the primary cause of long-term disability. The inflammatory storm plays a crucial role in the progression of stroke. In the acute phase of ischemic stroke, there is a transient increase in anti-inflammatory M2 microglia followed by a rapid decline. Due to the abundant phospholipid in brain tissue, lipid peroxidation is a notable characteristic of ischemia/reperfusion (I/R), constituting a structural foundation for ferroptosis in M2 microglia. Slowing down the decrease in M2 microglia numbers and controlling the inflammatory microenvironment holds significant potential for enhancing stroke recovery. RESULTS We found that the ferroptosis inhibitor can modulate inflammatory response in MCAO mice, characterizing that the level of M2 microglia-related cytokines was increased. We then confirmed that different subtypes of microglia exhibit distinct sensitivities to I/R-induced ferroptosis. Adipose-derived stem cells derived exosome (ADSC-Exo) effectively decreased the susceptibility of M2 microglia to ferroptosis via Fxr2/Atf3/Slc7a11, suppressing the inflammatory microenvironment and promoting neuronal survival. Furthermore, through plasmid engineering, a more efficient M2 microglia-targeted exosome, termed M2pep-ADSC-Exo, was developed. In vivo and in vitro experiments demonstrated that M2pep-ADSC-Exo exhibits significant targeting specificity for M2 microglia, further inhibiting M2 microglia ferroptosis and improving neurological function in ischemic stroke mice. CONCLUSION Collectively, we illustrated a novel potential therapeutic mechanism that Fxr2 in ADSC-Exo could alleviate the M2 microglia ferroptosis via regulating Atf3/Slc7all expression, hence inhibiting the inflammatory microenvironment, improving neurofunction recovery in cerebral I/R injury. We obtained a novel exosome, M2pep-ADSC-Exo, through engineered modification, which exhibits improved targeting capabilities toward M2 microglia. This provides a new avenue for the treatment of stroke.
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- Yong Wang
- Department of Neurology, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201100, China
- Department of Neurology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- Department of Neurology, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201100, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200001, China
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- Department of Neurology, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201100, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Pujiang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Zhejiang, 322200, China
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- Department of Neurology, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201100, China
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- Department of Neurology, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201100, China
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- Department of Neurology, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201100, China
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- Department of Neurology, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201100, China
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- College of Rehabilitation Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200120, China
- Engineering Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Intelligent Rehabilitation, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, 200120, China
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- Department of Neurology, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201100, China.
- Institute of Healthy Yangtze River Delta, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200001, China.
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Sitbon A, Delmotte PR, Pistorio V, Halter S, Gallet J, Gautheron J, Monsel A. Mesenchymal stromal cell-derived extracellular vesicles therapy openings new translational challenges in immunomodulating acute liver inflammation. J Transl Med 2024; 22:480. [PMID: 38773651 PMCID: PMC11106935 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-024-05282-9] [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: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024] Open
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Inflammation plays a critical role in conditions such as acute liver failure, acute-on-chronic liver failure, and ischemia-reperfusion-induced liver injury. Various pathogenic pathways contribute to liver inflammation, involving inflammatory polarization of macrophages and Küpffer cells, neutrophil infiltration, dysregulation of T cell subsets, oxidative stress, and activation of hepatic stellate cells. While mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) have demonstrated beneficial properties, their clinical translation is limited by their cellular nature. However, MSC-derived extracellular vesicles (MSC-EVs) have emerged as a promising cell-free therapeutic approach for immunomodulation. MSC-EVs naturally mirror their parental cell properties, overcoming the limitations associated with the use of MSCs. In vitro and in vivo preclinical studies have demonstrated that MSC-EVs replicate the beneficial effects of MSCs in liver injury. This includes the reduction of cell death and oxidative stress, improvement of hepatocyte function, induction of immunomodulatory effects, and mitigation of cytokine storm. Nevertheless, MSC-EVs face challenges regarding the necessity of defining consistent isolation methods, optimizing MSCs culture conditions, and establishing quality control measures for EV characterization and functional assessment. By establishing standardized protocols, guidelines, and affordable cost mass production, clinicians and researchers will have a solid foundation to conduct further studies, validate the therapeutic efficacy of MSC-EVs, and ultimately pave the way for their clinical implementation in acute liver injury.
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- Alexandre Sitbon
- Multidisciplinary Intensive Care Unit, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP), Sorbonne Université, Paris, France.
- Sorbonne Université, INSERM UMRS-938, Centre de Recherche de Saint-Antoine (CRSA), 75012, Paris, France.
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- Multidisciplinary Intensive Care Unit, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP), Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, INSERM UMRS-938, Centre de Recherche de Saint-Antoine (CRSA), 75012, Paris, France
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- Multidisciplinary Intensive Care Unit, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP), Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
- Sorbonne Université, INSERM UMRS-959, Immunology-Immunopathology-Immunotherapy (I3), 75013, Paris, France
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- Multidisciplinary Intensive Care Unit, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP), Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, INSERM UMRS-938, Centre de Recherche de Saint-Antoine (CRSA), 75012, Paris, France
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- Multidisciplinary Intensive Care Unit, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP), Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
- Sorbonne Université, INSERM UMRS-938, Centre de Recherche de Saint-Antoine (CRSA), 75012, Paris, France
- Sorbonne Université, INSERM UMRS-959, Immunology-Immunopathology-Immunotherapy (I3), 75013, Paris, France
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Wu Y, Wang L, Li Y, Cao Y, Wang M, Deng Z, Kang H. Immunotherapy in the context of sepsis-induced immunological dysregulation. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1391395. [PMID: 38835773 PMCID: PMC11148279 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1391395] [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: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024] Open
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Sepsis is a clinical syndrome caused by uncontrollable immune dysregulation triggered by pathogen infection, characterized by high incidence, mortality rates, and disease burden. Current treatments primarily focus on symptomatic relief, lacking specific therapeutic interventions. The core mechanism of sepsis is believed to be an imbalance in the host's immune response, characterized by early excessive inflammation followed by late immune suppression, triggered by pathogen invasion. This suggests that we can develop immunotherapeutic treatment strategies by targeting and modulating the components and immunological functions of the host's innate and adaptive immune systems. Therefore, this paper reviews the mechanisms of immune dysregulation in sepsis and, based on this foundation, discusses the current state of immunotherapy applications in sepsis animal models and clinical trials.
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- Yiqi Wu
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Medical Center, Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
- Graduate School of The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Medical Center, Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
- Graduate School of The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Medical Center, Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
- Graduate School of The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Medical Center, Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
- Graduate School of The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Basic Medicine, Graduate School, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Medical Center, Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Research, Beijing, China
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Tao L, Xue YF, Sun FF, He X, Wang HQ, Tong CC, Zhang C, Xu DX, Chen X. MitoQ protects against carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatocyte ferroptosis and acute liver injury by suppressing mtROS-mediated ACSL4 upregulation. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2024; 486:116914. [PMID: 38522585 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2024.116914] [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: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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Ferroptosis has been shown to be involved in carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced acute liver injury (ALI). The mitochondrion-targeted antioxidant MitoQ can eliminate the production of mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (mtROS). This study investigated the role of MitoQ in CCl4-induced hepatocytic ferroptosis and ALI. MDA and 4HNE were elevated in CCl4-induced mice. In vitro, CCl4 exposure elevated the levels of oxidized lipids in HepG2 cells. Alterations in the mitochondrial ultrastructure of hepatocytes were observed in the livers of CCl4-evoked mice. Ferrostatin-1 (Fer-1) attenuated CCl4-induced hepatic lipid peroxidation, mitochondrial ultrastructure alterations and ALI. Mechanistically, acyl-CoA synthetase long-chain family member 4 (ACSL4) was upregulated in CCl4-exposed human hepatocytes and mouse livers. The ACSL4 inhibitor rosiglitazone alleviated CCl4-induced hepatic lipid peroxidation and ALI. ACSL4 knockdown inhibited oxidized lipids in CCl4-exposed human hepatocytes. Moreover, CCl4 exposure decreased the mitochondrial membrane potential and OXPHOS subunit levels and increased the mtROS level in HepG2 cells. Correspondingly, MitoQ pretreatment inhibited the upregulation of ACSL4 in CCl4-evoked mouse livers and HepG2 cells. MitoQ attenuated lipid peroxidation in vivo and in vitro after CCl4 exposure. Finally, MitoQ pretreatment alleviated CCl4-induced hepatocytic ferroptosis and ALI. These findings suggest that MitoQ protects against hepatocyte ferroptosis in CCl4-induced ALI via the mtROS-ACSL4 pathway.
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- Li Tao
- Department of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230032, China; Department of Gastroenterology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230032, China; Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Digestive Disease, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230032, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230032, China; Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Digestive Disease, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230032, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230032, China; Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Digestive Disease, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230032, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230032, China; Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Digestive Disease, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230032, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230032, China; Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Digestive Disease, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230032, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230032, China; Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Digestive Disease, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230032, China
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- Department of Toxicology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230032, China
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- Department of Toxicology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230032, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230032, China; Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Digestive Disease, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230032, China.
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Lei ZY, Li ZH, Lin DN, Cao J, Chen JF, Meng SB, Wang JL, Liu J, Zhang J, Lin BL. Med1 inhibits ferroptosis and alleviates liver injury in acute liver failure via Nrf2 activation. Cell Biosci 2024; 14:54. [PMID: 38678227 PMCID: PMC11056072 DOI: 10.1186/s13578-024-01234-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Extensive hepatocyte mortality and the absence of specific medical therapy significantly contribute to the unfavorable prognosis of acute liver failure (ALF). Ferroptosis is a crucial form of cell death involved in ALF. In this study, we aimed to determine the impact of Mediator complex subunit 1 (Med1) on ferroptosis and its potential hepatoprotective effects in ALF. RESULTS Med1 expression is diminished in the liver of lipopolysaccharide (LPS)/D-galactosamine (D-GalN)-induced ALF mice, as well as in hepatocytes damaged by H2O2 or TNF-α/D-GalN in vitro. Med1 overexpression mitigates liver injury and decreases the mortality rate of ALF mice by ferroptosis inhibition. The mechanism by which Med1 inhibits erastin-induced ferroptosis in hepatocytes involves the upregulation of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and its downstream antioxidant genes heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), glutamate cysteine ligase catalytic (GCLC), and NAD(P)H quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1). Furthermore, Med1 overexpression suppresses the transcription of proinflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in the liver of mice with LPS/D-GalN-induced ALF. CONCLUSION Overall, our research findings indicate that Med1 suppresses ferroptosis and alleviates liver injury in LPS/D-GalN-induced ALF through the activation of Nrf2. These findings substantiate the therapeutic viability of targeting the Med1-Nrf2 axis as a means of treating individuals afflicted with ALF.
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- Zi-Ying Lei
- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China.
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, China.
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China.
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, China.
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China.
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, China.
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Control (Sun Yat-sen University), Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China.
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Bi R, Jiang L, Hu R, Wen B, Jiang Z, Liu H, Mei J. Butyrate attenuates the stemness of lung cancer cells through lysosome Fe 2+- and SLC7A11-mediated ferroptosis. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28093. [PMID: 38560222 PMCID: PMC10981023 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28093] [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: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are considered key contributors to tumor progression, and ferroptosis has been identified as a potential target for CSCs. We have previously shown that butyrate enhances the ferroptosis induced by erastin in lung cancer cell, this study aimed to investigate the impact of butyrate on the progression of lung CSCs. To investigate these effects, we constructed a series of in vitro experiments, including 3D non-adherent sphere-formation, cytometry analysis, assessment of CSC marker expression, cell migration assay, and in vivo tumorigenesis analyses. Additionally, the influence of butyrate on chemotherapeutic sensitivity were determined through both in vitro and in vivo experiments. Mechanistically, immunofluorescence analysis was employed to examine the localization of biotin-conjugated butyrate. We identified that butyrate predominantly localized in the lysosome and concurrently recruited Fe2+ in lysosome. Moreover, butyrate reduced the stability of SLC7A11 protein stability in lung cancer cells through ubiquitination and proteasome degradation. Importantly, the effects of butyrate on lung CSCs were found to be dependent on lysosome Fe2+- and SLC7A11-mediated ferroptosis. In summary, our results demonstrate that butyrate could induce the ferroptosis in lung CSCs by recruiting Fe2+ in lysosome and promoting the ubiquitination-lysosome degradation of SLC7A11 protein.
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 1665 Kongjiang Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 1665 Kongjiang Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 1665 Kongjiang Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 1665 Kongjiang Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, China
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Wu J, Li Z, Wu Y, Cui N. The crosstalk between exosomes and ferroptosis: a review. Cell Death Discov 2024; 10:170. [PMID: 38594265 PMCID: PMC11004161 DOI: 10.1038/s41420-024-01938-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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Exosomes are a subtype of extracellular vesicles composed of bioactive molecules, including nucleic acids, proteins, and lipids. Exosomes are generated by the fusion of intracellular multivesicular bodies (MVBs) with the cell membrane and subsequently released into the extracellular space to participate in intercellular communication and diverse biological processes within target cells. As a crucial mediator, exosomes have been implicated in regulating ferroptosis-an iron-dependent programmed cell death characterized by lipid peroxide accumulation induced by reactive oxygen species. The involvement of exosomes in iron, lipid, and amino acid metabolism contributes to their regulatory role in specific mechanisms underlying how exosomes modulate ferroptosis, which remains incompletely understood, and some related studies are still preliminary. Therefore, targeting the regulation of ferroptosis by exosomes holds promise for future clinical treatment strategies across various diseases. This review aims to provide insights into the pathophysiology and mechanisms governing the interaction between exosomes and ferroptosis and their implications in disease development and treatment to serve as a reference for further research.
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- Jiao Wu
- Oncology Department of Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Eye Hospital China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
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- Oncology Department of Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
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- Oncology Department of Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Zhou Z, Shi L, Chen B, Qian H. Regulation of regulated cell death by extracellular vesicles in acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. Cytokine Growth Factor Rev 2024; 76:99-111. [PMID: 38182464 DOI: 10.1016/j.cytogfr.2023.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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The imbalance between proliferation and death of kidney resident cells is a crucial factor in the development of acute or chronic renal dysfunction. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is often associated with the rapid loss of tubular epithelial cells (TECs). Sustained injury leads to the loss of glomerular endothelial cells (GECs) and podocytes, which is a key mechanism in the pathogenesis of glomerular diseases. This irreversible damage resulting from progressive cell loss eventually leads to deterioration of renal function characterized by glomerular compensatory hypertrophy, tubular degeneration, and renal fibrosis. Regulated cell death (RCD), which involves a cascade of gene expression events with tight structures, plays a certain role in regulating kidney health by determining the fate of kidney resident cells. Under pathological conditions, cells in the nephron have been demonstrated to constitutively release extracellular vesicles (EVs) which act as messengers that specifically interact with recipient cells to regulate their cell death process. For therapeutic intervention, exogenous EVs have exhibited great potential for the prevention and treatment of kidney disease by modulating RCD, with enhanced effects through engineering modification. Based on the functional role of EVs, this review comprehensively explores the regulation of RCD by EVs in AKI and chronic kidney disease (CKD), with emphasis on pathogenesis and therapeutic intervention.
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- Zixuan Zhou
- Institute of Translational Medicine of Jiangsu University, Department of Urology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212001, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, Department of laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, Department of laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine of Jiangsu University, Department of Urology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212001, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine of Jiangsu University, Department of Urology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212001, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, Department of laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China.
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Zhou J, Pathak JL, Cao T, Chen B, Wei W, Hu S, Mao T, Wu X, Watanabe N, Li X, Li J. CD4 T cell-secreted IFN-γ in Sjögren's syndrome induces salivary gland epithelial cell ferroptosis. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2024; 1870:167121. [PMID: 38471652 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2024.167121] [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: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that predominantly affects exocrine glands. Previous studies have demonstrated that upregulated interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) in SS triggers ferroptosis in salivary gland epithelial cells (SGECs), resulting in impaired salivary gland secretion. However, the immune cells responsible for secreting IFN-γ remain unclear. Therefore, this study conducted bioinformatics analysis and molecular validation to identify the origin of IFN-γ in SS salivary gland. METHODS The 'limma' package in R software was utilized to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in the human SS dataset. Subsequently, the identified DEGs were compared with the ferroptosis database and screened through Cytoscape to determine candidate genes. The cellular localization and expression patterns of candidate genes were further confirmed in the salivary gland single-cell RNA sequence (scRNA-seq) data set from healthy control and SS mice. Furthermore, in vitro and in vivo studies were performed to analyze the effect of CD4 T-secreted IFN-γ on SGECs' ferroptosis and functions. RESULTS Upregulated TLR4, IFNG, and IL33 were screened as candidates ferroptosis ferroptosis-inducing genes in SS salivary glands. The association of IFNG and IL33 with CD4 T cells was established through immune infiltration analysis. The expression of IFN-γ on CD4 T cells was robustly higher compared with that of IL33 as evidenced by scRNA-seq and immunofluorescence co-localization. Subsequent experiments conducted on candidate genes consistently demonstrated the potent ability of IFN-γ to induce SGECs' ferroptosis and inhibit AQP5 expression. CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicate that CD4 T cell-secreted IFN-γ in SS induces SGECs' ferroptosis and inhibits AQP5 expression.
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- Jiannan Zhou
- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction & Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510182, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction & Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510182, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction & Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510182, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction & Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510182, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction & Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510182, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction & Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510182, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction & Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510182, China
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- Chemical Resource Development Research Unit, RIKEN CSRS, Wako, Saitama, 351-0198, Japan
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- KingMed School of Laboratory Medicine, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510182, China.
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction & Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510182, China.
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Cheng H, Shi Y, Li X, Jin N, Zhang M, Liu Z, Liang Y, Xie J. Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells protect against ferroptosis in acute liver failure through the IGF1-hepcidin-FPN1 axis and inhibiting iron loading. Acta Biochim Biophys Sin (Shanghai) 2024; 56:280-290. [PMID: 38273781 PMCID: PMC10984864 DOI: 10.3724/abbs.2023275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Acute liver failure (ALF) is a significant global issue with elevated morbidity and mortality rates. There is an urgent and pressing need for secure and effective treatments. Ferroptosis, a novel iron-dependent regulation of cell death, plays a significant role in multiple pathological processes associated with liver diseases, including ALF. Several studies have demonstrated that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have promising therapeutic potential in the treatment of ALF. This study aims to investigate the positive effects of MSCs against ferroptosis in an ALF model and explore the underlying molecular mechanisms of their therapeutic function. Our results show that intravenously injected MSCs protect against ferroptosis in ALF mouse models. MSCs decrease iron deposition in the liver of ALF mice by downregulating hepcidin level and upregulating FPN1 level. MSCs labelled with Dil are mainly observed in the hepatic sinusoid and exhibit colocalization with the macrophage marker CD11b fluorescence. ELISA demonstrates a high level of IGF1 in the CCL 4+MSC group. Suppressing the IGF1 effect by the PPP blocks the therapeutic effect of MSCs against ferroptosis in ALF mice. Furthermore, disruption of IGF1 function results in iron deposition in the liver tissue due to impaired inhibitory effects of MSCs on hepcidin level. Our findings suggest that MSCs alleviate ferroptosis induced by disorders of iron metabolism in ALF mice by elevating IGF1 level. Moreover, MSCs are identified as a promising cell source for ferroptosis treatment in ALF mice.
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- Haiqin Cheng
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell RegenerationShanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan030001China
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyShanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan030001China
- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and PreventionShanxi Medical UniversityMinistry of EducationTaiyuan030001China
- Department of MedicalFenyang Hospital of Shanxi ProvinceLvliang032200China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell RegenerationShanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan030001China
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyShanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan030001China
- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and PreventionShanxi Medical UniversityMinistry of EducationTaiyuan030001China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell RegenerationShanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan030001China
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyShanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan030001China
- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and PreventionShanxi Medical UniversityMinistry of EducationTaiyuan030001China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell RegenerationShanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan030001China
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyShanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan030001China
- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and PreventionShanxi Medical UniversityMinistry of EducationTaiyuan030001China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell RegenerationShanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan030001China
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyShanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan030001China
- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and PreventionShanxi Medical UniversityMinistry of EducationTaiyuan030001China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell RegenerationShanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan030001China
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyShanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan030001China
- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and PreventionShanxi Medical UniversityMinistry of EducationTaiyuan030001China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell RegenerationShanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan030001China
- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and PreventionShanxi Medical UniversityMinistry of EducationTaiyuan030001China
- Experimental Animal Center of Shanxi Medical UniversityShanxi Key Laboratory of Human Disease and Animal ModelsTaiyuan030001China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell RegenerationShanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan030001China
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyShanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan030001China
- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and PreventionShanxi Medical UniversityMinistry of EducationTaiyuan030001China
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Chen Y, Yang X, Feng M, Yu Y, Hu Y, Jiang W. Exosomal miR-223-3p from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells targets HDAC2 to downregulate STAT3 phosphorylation to alleviate HBx-induced ferroptosis in podocytes. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1327149. [PMID: 38444939 PMCID: PMC10912342 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1327149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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Background: Hepatitis B virus associated-glomerulonephritis (HBV-GN) is one of the major secondary renal diseases in China, and microRNAs (miRNAs) in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes (BMSC-Exo) can attenuate HBV-X protein (HBx)-induced ferroptosis in renal podocytes, but the exact mechanism remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the protective mechanism of miR-223-3p in BMSC-Exo in HBx-induced ferroptosis in podocytes. Methods: The study employed human renal podocyte cells (HPCs), bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), as well as kidney tissue from C57BL/6 mice and HBx transgenic mice. Initially, the correlation between STAT3 phosphorylation and ferroptosis was authenticated through the administration of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) phosphorylation inhibitors in both in vivo and in vitro settings. Furthermore, the effect of HDAC2 overexpression on STAT3 phosphorylation was examined. Subsequently, the association between BMSC-Exo carrying miR-223-3p, HDAC2, and the phosphorylation of STAT3 in HPCs ferroptosis and injury induced by HBx was assessed. The interaction between miR-223-3p and HDAC2 was confirmed via RNA immunoprecipitation assay. Various techniques such as cell counting kit-8 assay, western blot, RT-qPCR, immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, lipid peroxidation assay kit, iron assay kit, transmission electron microscopy, and hematoxylin-eosin staining were employed to visualize the extent of HBx-induced podocyte injury and ferroptosis in both in vivo and in vitro. Results: The attenuation of podocyte ferroptosis can be achieved by inhibiting the phosphorylation of STAT3 in podocytes induced by HBx. Conversely, the upregulation of HDAC2 can enhance STAT3 phosphorylation, thereby promoting podocyte ferroptosis. MiR-223-3p was capable of directly exerting negative regulation on HDAC2 expression. BMSC-Exo carrying miR-223-3p can effectively suppress the expression of HDAC2, ultimately leading to reduce HBx-induced ferroptosis in podocytes by targeting HDAC2 with miR-223-3p and downregulating STAT3 phosphorylation. Conclusion: This study evidences the potential of BMSC-Exo mediated delivery of miR-223-3p in mitigating HBx-induced ferroptosis in podocytes, thereby offering a novel therapeutic target and approach for treating HBV-GN and alleviating renal injury.
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- Department of Nephrology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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Cui M, Chen F, Shao L, Wei C, Zhang W, Sun W, Wang J. Mesenchymal stem cells and ferroptosis: Clinical opportunities and challenges. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25251. [PMID: 38356500 PMCID: PMC10864896 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25251] [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: 05/20/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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Objective This review discusses recent experimental and clinical findings related to ferroptosis, with a focus on the role of MSCs. Therapeutic efficacy and current applications of MSC-based ferroptosis therapies are also discussed. Background Ferroptosis is a type of programmed cell death that differs from apoptosis, necrosis, and autophagy; it involves iron metabolism and is related to the pathogenesis of many diseases, such as Parkinson's disease, cancers, and liver diseases. In recent years, the use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and MSC-derived exosomes has become a trend in cell-free therapies. MSCs are a heterogeneous cell population isolated from a diverse range of human tissues that exhibit immunomodulatory functions, regulate cell growth, and repair damaged tissues. In addition, accumulating evidence indicates that MSC-derived exosomes play an important role, mainly by carrying a variety of bioactive substances that affect recipient cells. The potential mechanism by which MSC-derived exosomes mediate the effects of MSCs on ferroptosis has been previously demonstrated. This review provides the first overview of the current knowledge on ferroptosis, MSCs, and MSC-derived exosomes and highlights the potential application of MSCs exosomes in the treatment of ferroptotic conditions. It summarizes their mechanisms of action and techniques for enhancing MSC functionality. Results obtained from a large number of experimental studies revealed that both local and systemic administration of MSCs effectively suppressed ferroptosis in injured hepatocytes, neurons, cardiomyocytes, and nucleus pulposus cells and promoted the survival and regeneration of injured organs. Methods We reviewed the role of ferroptosis in related tissues and organs, focusing on its characteristics in different diseases. Additionally, the effects of MSCs and MSC-derived exosomes on ferroptosis-related pathways in various organs were reviewed, and the mechanism of action was elucidated. MSCs were shown to improve the disease course by regulating ferroptosis.
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- Mengling Cui
- Department of Radiology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, 650101, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, Kunming Medical University & the Third Affiliated Hospital, Kunming, Yunnan, 650101, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, 650101, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, 650101, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, 650101, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, 650101, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, 650101, PR China
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Chen W, Lin F, Feng X, Yao Q, Yu Y, Gao F, Zhou J, Pan Q, Wu J, Yang J, Yu J, Cao H, Li L. MSC-derived exosomes attenuate hepatic fibrosis in primary sclerosing cholangitis through inhibition of Th17 differentiation. Asian J Pharm Sci 2024; 19:100889. [PMID: 38419761 PMCID: PMC10900800 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajps.2024.100889] [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: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is an autoimmune cholangiopathy characterized by chronic inflammation of the biliary epithelium and periductal fibrosis, with no curative treatment available, and liver transplantation is inevitable for end-stage patients. Human placental mesenchymal stem cell (hpMSC)-derived exosomes have demonstrated the ability to prevent fibrosis, inhibit collagen production and possess immunomodulatory properties in autoimmune liver disease. Here, we prepared hpMSC-derived exosomes (ExoMSC) and further investigated the anti-fibrotic effects and detailed mechanism on PSC based on Mdr2-/- mice and multicellular organoids established from PSC patients. The results showed that ExoMSC ameliorated liver fibrosis in Mdr2-/- mice with significant collagen reduction in the preductal area where Th17 differentiation was inhibited as demonstrated by RNAseq analysis, and the percentage of CD4+IL-17A+T cells was reduced both in ExoMSC-treated Mdr2-/- mice (Mdr2-/--Exo) in vivo and ExoMSC-treated Th17 differentiation progressed in vitro. Furthermore, ExoMSC improved the hypersecretory phenotype and intercellular interactions in the hepatic Th17 microenvironment by regulating PERK/CHOP signaling as supported by multicellular organoids. Thus, our data demonstrate the anti-fibrosis effect of ExoMSC in PSC disease by inhibiting Th17 differentiation, and ameliorating the Th17-induced microenvironment, indicating the promising potential therapeutic role of ExoMSC in liver fibrosis of PSC or Th17-related diseases.
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- Wenyi Chen
- State Key Laboratory for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China
- Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Aging and Physic-chemical Injury Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China
- Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory, Jinan 250117, China
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Huang L, Zhang L, Zhang Z, Tan F, Ma Y, Zeng X, Cao D, Deng L, Liu Q, Sun H, Shen B, Liao X. Loss of nephric augmenter of liver regeneration facilitates acute kidney injury via ACSL4-mediated ferroptosis. J Cell Mol Med 2024; 28:e18076. [PMID: 38088220 PMCID: PMC10844764 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.18076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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Ferroptosis, characterized by lipid accumulation in intracellular compartments, is related to acute kidney injury (AKI), but the mechanism remains obscure. In our previous study, the protective effect of augmenter of liver regeneration (ALR) on AKI was not fully clarified. In this study, we established an AKI mouse model by knocking out proximal tubule-specific ALR and an AKI cell model by inducing hypoxia, as well as enrolled AKI patients, to investigate the effects of ALR on ferroptosis and the progression of AKI. We found that ALR knockout aggravated ferroptosis and increased ROS accumulation and mitochondrial damage, whereas ALR overexpression attenuated ferroptosis through clearance of ROS and maintenance of mitochondrial morphology. Mechanistically, we demonstrated that ALR could directly bind to long-chain-fatty-acid-CoA ligase 4 (ACSL4) and further inhibit the expression of ACSL4 by interacting with certain regions. By resolution liquid chromatography coupled with triple quadruple mass spectrometry, we found that ALR could reduce the contents of polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially arachidonic acid. In addition, we showed that ALR binds to ACSL4 and attenuates oxylipin accumulation, exerting a protective effect against ferroptosis in AKI. Therefore, targeting renal ALR can attenuate ferroptosis and can offer a promising strategy for the treatment of AKI.
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- Lili Huang
- Department of NephrologyThe Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of NephrologyThe Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of NephrologyThe Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
- Department of Cell Biology and GeneticsChongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of NephrologyThe Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of NephrologyThe Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of NephrologyThe Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of NephrologyThe Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of NephrologyThe Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Infectious Diseases, Ministry of Education, Institute for Viral HepatitisThe Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Infectious Diseases, Ministry of Education, Institute for Viral HepatitisThe Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of NephrologyChongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing Emergency Medical CenterChongqingChina
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- Department of NephrologyThe Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
- Kuanren Laboratory of Translational Lipidology, Centre for Lipid ResearchThe Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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Tan F, Li X, Wang Z, Li J, Shahzad K, Zheng J. Clinical applications of stem cell-derived exosomes. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2024; 9:17. [PMID: 38212307 PMCID: PMC10784577 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-023-01704-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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Although stem cell-based therapy has demonstrated considerable potential to manage certain diseases more successfully than conventional surgery, it nevertheless comes with inescapable drawbacks that might limit its clinical translation. Compared to stem cells, stem cell-derived exosomes possess numerous advantages, such as non-immunogenicity, non-infusion toxicity, easy access, effortless preservation, and freedom from tumorigenic potential and ethical issues. Exosomes can inherit similar therapeutic effects from their parental cells such as embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells through vertical delivery of their pluripotency or multipotency. After a thorough search and meticulous dissection of relevant literature from the last five years, we present this comprehensive, up-to-date, specialty-specific and disease-oriented review to highlight the surgical application and potential of stem cell-derived exosomes. Exosomes derived from stem cells (e.g., embryonic, induced pluripotent, hematopoietic, mesenchymal, neural, and endothelial stem cells) are capable of treating numerous diseases encountered in orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, urology, head and neck surgery, ophthalmology, and obstetrics and gynecology. The diverse therapeutic effects of stem cells-derived exosomes are a hierarchical translation through tissue-specific responses, and cell-specific molecular signaling pathways. In this review, we highlight stem cell-derived exosomes as a viable and potent alternative to stem cell-based therapy in managing various surgical conditions. We recommend that future research combines wisdoms from surgeons, nanomedicine practitioners, and stem cell researchers in this relevant and intriguing research area.
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- Fei Tan
- Department of ORL-HNS, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, and School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
- Plasma Medicine and Surgical Implants Center, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
- The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland.
- The Royal College of Surgeons of England, London, UK.
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- Department of ORL-HNS, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, and School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Plasma Medicine and Surgical Implants Center, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of ORL-HNS, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, and School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of ORL-HNS, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, and School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Plasma Medicine and Surgical Implants Center, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of ORL-HNS, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, and School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Plasma Medicine and Surgical Implants Center, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Center for Translational Neurodegeneration and Regenerative Therapy, Tongji Hospital affiliated to Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Nanocatalytic Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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Zhang J, Ma B, Wang Z, Chen Y, Li C, Dong Y. Extracellular vesicle therapy for obesity-induced NAFLD: a comprehensive review of current evidence. Cell Commun Signal 2024; 22:18. [PMID: 38195552 PMCID: PMC10775587 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-023-01292-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024] Open
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) as a chronic disease especially in Western countries, is still a tough question in the clinical therapy. With the rising prevalence of various chronic diseases, liver transplantation is expected to be the most common therapy after the next 10 years. However, there is still no approved drug for NAFLD, and targeted therapy for NAFLD is urgent. Exosomes as a kind of extracellular vesicle are cell-derived nanovesicles, which play an essential role in intercellular communication. Due to complex cell-cell interactions in the liver, exosomes as therapeutic drugs or drug delivery vesicles may be involved in physiological or pathological processes in NAFLD. Compared with other nanomaterials, exosomes as a cell-free therapy, are not dependent on cell number limitation, which means can be administered safely in high doses. Apart from this, exosomes with the advantages of being low-toxic, high stability, and low-immunological are chosen for targeted therapy for many diseases. In this review, firstly we introduced the extracellular vesicles, including the biogenesis, composition, isolation and characterization, and fundamental function of extracellular vesicles. And then we discussed the modification of extracellular vesicles, cargo packing, and artificial exosomes. Finally, the extracellular vesicles for the therapies of NAFLD are summarized. Moreover, we highlight therapeutic approaches using exosomes in the clinical treatment of NAFLD, which provide valuable insights into targeting NAFLD in the clinical setting.
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- Jiali Zhang
- National Key Laboratory of Veterinary Public Health and Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- China Animal Husbandry Group, Beijing, 100070, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Veterinary Public Health and Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Veterinary Public Health and Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Jiangsu Agri-Animal Husbandry Vocational College, Taizhou, 225300, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Veterinary Public Health and Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
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Liu L, Ye Y, Lin R, Liu T, Wang S, Feng Z, Wang X, Cao H, Chen X, Miao J, Liu Y, Jiang K, Han Z, Li Z, Cao X. Ferroptosis: a promising candidate for exosome-mediated regulation in different diseases. Cell Commun Signal 2024; 22:6. [PMID: 38166927 PMCID: PMC11057189 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-023-01369-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Ferroptosis is a newly discovered form of cell death that is featured in a wide range of diseases. Exosome therapy is a promising therapeutic option that has attracted much attention due to its low immunogenicity, low toxicity, and ability to penetrate biological barriers. In addition, emerging evidence indicates that exosomes possess the ability to modulate the progression of diverse diseases by regulating ferroptosis in damaged cells. Hence, the mechanism by which cell-derived and noncellular-derived exosomes target ferroptosis in different diseases through the system Xc-/GSH/GPX4 axis, NAD(P)H/FSP1/CoQ10 axis, iron metabolism pathway and lipid metabolism pathway associated with ferroptosis, as well as its applications in liver disease, neurological diseases, lung injury, heart injury, cancer and other diseases, are summarized here. Additionally, the role of exosome-regulated ferroptosis as an emerging repair mechanism for damaged tissues and cells is also discussed, and this is expected to be a promising treatment direction for various diseases in the future. Video Abstract.
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- Limin Liu
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300052, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center of Cell Products, AmCellGene Engineering Co., Ltd, Tianjin, 300457, China.
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Engineering Technologies for Cell Pharmaceutical, Tianjin, 300457, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, 288 Nanjing Road, Tianjin, 300020, China.
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- Nankai University School of Medicine, Tianjin, 300071, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300052, China.
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Feng Y, Guo K, Jiang J, Lin S. Mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes as delivery vehicles for non-coding RNAs in lung diseases. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 170:116008. [PMID: 38071800 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.116008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024] Open
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The burden of lung diseases is gradually increasing with an increase in the average human life expectancy. Therefore, it is necessary to identify effective methods to treat lung diseases and reduce their social burden. Currently, an increasing number of studies focus on the role of mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes (MSC-Exos) as a cell-free therapy in lung diseases. They show great potential for application to lung diseases as a more stable and safer option than traditional cell therapies. MSC-Exos are rich in various substances, including proteins, nucleic acids, and DNA. Delivery of Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) enables MSC-Exos to communicate with target cells. MSC-Exos significantly inhibit inflammatory factors, reduce oxidative stress, promote normal lung cell proliferation, and reduce apoptosis by delivering ncRNAs. Moreover, MSC-Exos carrying specific ncRNAs affect the proliferation, invasion, and migration of lung cancer cells, thereby playing a role in managing lung cancer. The detailed mechanisms of MSC-Exos in the clinical treatment of lung disease were explored by developing standardized culture, isolation, purification, and administration strategies. In summary, MSC-Exo-based delivery methods have important application prospects for treating lung diseases.
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- Yuqian Feng
- Hangzhou School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310053, China
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- Department of Oncology, Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310053, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310006, China.
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Zheng L, Gong H, Zhang J, Guo L, Zhai Z, Xia S, Hu Z, Chang J, Jiang Y, Huang X, Ge J, Zhang B, Yan M. Strategies to improve the therapeutic efficacy of mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicle (MSC-EV): a promising cell-free therapy for liver disease. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1322514. [PMID: 38155924 PMCID: PMC10753838 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1322514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023] Open
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Liver disease has emerged as a significant worldwide health challenge due to its diverse causative factors and therapeutic complexities. The majority of liver diseases ultimately progress to end-stage liver disease and liver transplantation remains the only effective therapy with the limitations of donor organ shortage, lifelong immunosuppressants and expensive treatment costs. Numerous pre-clinical studies have revealed that extracellular vesicles released by mesenchymal stem cells (MSC-EV) exhibited considerable potential in treating liver diseases. Although natural MSC-EV has many potential advantages, some characteristics of MSC-EV, such as heterogeneity, uneven therapeutic effect, and rapid clearance in vivo constrain its clinical translation. In recent years, researchers have explored plenty of ways to improve the therapeutic efficacy and rotation rate of MSC-EV in the treatment of liver disease. In this review, we summarized current strategies to enhance the therapeutic potency of MSC-EV, mainly including optimization culture conditions in MSC or modifications of MSC-EV, aiming to facilitate the development and clinical application of MSC-EV in treating liver disease.
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- Lijuan Zheng
- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, China
- International Research Center for Precision Medicine, Transformative Technology and Software Services, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, China
- International Research Center for Precision Medicine, Transformative Technology and Software Services, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, China
- International Research Center for Precision Medicine, Transformative Technology and Software Services, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, China
- International Research Center for Precision Medicine, Transformative Technology and Software Services, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, China
- International Research Center for Precision Medicine, Transformative Technology and Software Services, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, China
- International Research Center for Precision Medicine, Transformative Technology and Software Services, Changsha, China
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Wang Y, Hu J, Wu S, Fleishman JS, Li Y, Xu Y, Zou W, Wang J, Feng Y, Chen J, Wang H. Targeting epigenetic and posttranslational modifications regulating ferroptosis for the treatment of diseases. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2023; 8:449. [PMID: 38072908 PMCID: PMC10711040 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-023-01720-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Ferroptosis, a unique modality of cell death with mechanistic and morphological differences from other cell death modes, plays a pivotal role in regulating tumorigenesis and offers a new opportunity for modulating anticancer drug resistance. Aberrant epigenetic modifications and posttranslational modifications (PTMs) promote anticancer drug resistance, cancer progression, and metastasis. Accumulating studies indicate that epigenetic modifications can transcriptionally and translationally determine cancer cell vulnerability to ferroptosis and that ferroptosis functions as a driver in nervous system diseases (NSDs), cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), liver diseases, lung diseases, and kidney diseases. In this review, we first summarize the core molecular mechanisms of ferroptosis. Then, the roles of epigenetic processes, including histone PTMs, DNA methylation, and noncoding RNA regulation and PTMs, such as phosphorylation, ubiquitination, SUMOylation, acetylation, methylation, and ADP-ribosylation, are concisely discussed. The roles of epigenetic modifications and PTMs in ferroptosis regulation in the genesis of diseases, including cancers, NSD, CVDs, liver diseases, lung diseases, and kidney diseases, as well as the application of epigenetic and PTM modulators in the therapy of these diseases, are then discussed in detail. Elucidating the mechanisms of ferroptosis regulation mediated by epigenetic modifications and PTMs in cancer and other diseases will facilitate the development of promising combination therapeutic regimens containing epigenetic or PTM-targeting agents and ferroptosis inducers that can be used to overcome chemotherapeutic resistance in cancer and could be used to prevent other diseases. In addition, these mechanisms highlight potential therapeutic approaches to overcome chemoresistance in cancer or halt the genesis of other diseases.
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- Yumin Wang
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Aerospace Center Hospital, Peking University Aerospace School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- Department of Pathogen Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300060, PR China
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- Department of Neurology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430000, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, St. John's University, Queens, NY, 11439, USA
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Aerospace Center Hospital, Peking University Aerospace School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- Department of Outpatient, Aerospace Center Hospital, Peking University Aerospace School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Aerospace Center Hospital, Peking University Aerospace School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Drug Target and Screening Research, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100050, PR China.
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- Department of Pancreatic Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, 300060, PR China.
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Aerospace Center Hospital, Peking University Aerospace School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100049, PR China.
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- Department of Pancreatic Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, 300060, PR China.
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Chen X, Hu G, Yu Q. Impact of disulfidptosis-associated clusters on breast cancer survival rates and guiding personalized treatment. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1256132. [PMID: 38116315 PMCID: PMC10728640 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1256132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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Background Breast cancer (BC) poses a serious threat to human health. Disulfidptosis is a recently discovered form of cell death associated with cancer prognosis and progression. However, the relationship between BC and disulfidptosis remains unclear. Methods We integrated single-cell sequencing and transcriptome sequencing in BC to assess the abundance and mutation status of disulfidptosis-associated genes (DAGs). Subsequently, we clustered the samples based on DAGs and constructed a prognostic model associated with disulfidptosis. Additionally, we performed pathway enrichment, immune response, and drug sensitivity analyses on the model. Finally, we validated the prognostic genes through Immunohistochemistry (IHC). Results The single-cell analysis identified 21 cell clusters and 8 cell types. By evaluating the abundance of DAGs in different cell types, we found specific expression of the disulfidoptosis core gene SLC7A11 in mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Through unsupervised clustering of DAGs, we identified two clusters. Utilizing differentially expressed genes from these clusters, we selected 7 genes (AFF4, SLC7A11, IGKC, IL6ST, LIMD2, MAT2B, and SCAND1) through Cox and Lasso regression to construct a prognostic model. External validation demonstrated good prognostic prediction of our model. BC patients were stratified into two groups based on riskscore, with the high-risk group corresponding to a worse prognosis. Immune response analysis revealed higher TMB and lower TIDE scores in the high-risk group, while the low-risk group exhibited higher CTLA4/PD-1 expression. This suggests that both groups may respond to immunotherapy, necessitating further research to elucidate potential mechanisms. Drug sensitivity analysis indicated that dasatinib, docetaxel, lapatinib, methotrexate, paclitaxel, and sunitinib may have better efficacy in the low-risk group. Finally, Immunohistochemistry (IHC) validated the expression of prognostic genes, demonstrating higher levels in tumor tissue compared to normal tissue. Conclusion Our study has developed an effective disulfidptosis-related prognostic prediction tool for BC and provides personalized guidance for the clinical management and immunotherapy selection of BC patients.
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Changsha Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Changsha Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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Sun H, Lu S, Qu G, Li J, Song B. Mesenchymal stem cells-derived exosomes ameliorate high glucose and lipopolysaccharide-induced HPMECs injury through the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway. Autoimmunity 2023; 56:2290357. [PMID: 38069521 DOI: 10.1080/08916934.2023.2290357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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Mesenchymal stem cells-derived exosomes (MSC-Exo) are considered to have great potential in the treatment of human diseases. However, the role of MSC-Exo in the process of diabetes with sepsis and the underlying molecular mechanism remain unclear. Human pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells (HPMECs) were treated with high glucose (HG) and lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Cell viability, migration, angiogenesis were analyzed by cell counting kit 8 assay, transwell assay and tube formation assay. Transmembrane electrical resistance (TER) detection and FITC-dextran assay were performed to evaluate cell barrier function. The protein levels of cell permeability-related markers, ferroptosis-related markers, exosomes-related markers, Nrf2 and HO-1 were examined using western bolt (WB) analysis. Besides, the levels of inflammation factors were tested by ELISA, and the levels of ferroptosis-related indicators were examined using corresponding assay kits. Flow cytometry was employed to analyze stem cell markers. The identification of MSC-Exo was performed using transmission electron microscopy, nanoparticle tracking analysis and WB analysis. DIO staining was used to examine the uptake of MSC-Exo by HPMECs. HG treatment suppressed HPMECs viability, migration, angiogenesis and TER, while promoted permeability, inflammation and ferroptosis. LPS treatment aggravated HG-induced HPMECs dysfunction, inflammation and ferroptosis. After HPMECs were co-cultured with MSC-Exo, cell injury induced by HG + LPS could be relieved. Moreover, MSC-Exo treatment enhanced the activity of Nrf2/HO-1 pathway in HG + LPS-induced HPMECs, and Nrf2-silenced MSC-Exo could promote HG + LPS-induced HPMECs injury. MSC-Exo alleviated HG + LPS-induced HPMECs injury via activating Nrf2/HO-1 pathway, confirming that it might be used for the treatment of diabetes with sepsis.
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- Hongyan Sun
- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Yantaishan Hospital, Yantai, China
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- Department of Emergency, Yantaishan Hospital, Yantai, China
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- Department of Emergency, Yantaishan Hospital, Yantai, China
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Yantaishan Hospital, Yantai, China
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- Department of Emergency, Yantaishan Hospital, Yantai, China
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Sun Q, Yang J, Zhang M, Zhang Y, Ma H, Tran NT, Chen X, Zhang Y, Chan KG, Li S. Exosomes drive ferroptosis by stimulating iron accumulation to inhibit bacterial infection in crustaceans. J Biol Chem 2023; 299:105463. [PMID: 37977221 PMCID: PMC10704439 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2023.105463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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Ferroptosis, characterized by iron-dependent cell death, has recently emerged as a critical defense mechanism against microbial infections. The present study aims to investigate the involvement of exosomes in the induction of ferroptosis and the inhibition of bacterial infection in crustaceans. Our findings provide compelling evidence for the pivotal role of exosomes in the immune response of crustaceans, wherein they facilitate intracellular iron accumulation and activate the ferroptotic pathways. Using RNA-seq and bioinformatic analysis, we demonstrate that cytochrome P450 (CYP) can effectively trigger ferroptosis. Moreover, by conducting an analysis of exosome cargo proteins, we have identified the participation of six-transmembrane epithelial antigen of prostate 4 in the regulation of hemocyte ferroptotic sensitivity. Subsequent functional investigations unveil that six-transmembrane epithelial antigen of prostate 4 enhances cellular Fe2+ levels, thereby triggering Fenton reactions and accelerating CYP-mediated lipid peroxidation, ultimately culminating in ferroptotic cell death. Additionally, the Fe2+-dependent CYP catalyzes the conversion of arachidonic acid into 20-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid, which activates the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor. Consequently, the downstream target of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor, cluster of differentiation 36, promotes intracellular fatty acid accumulation, lipid peroxidation, and ferroptosis. These significant findings shed light on the immune defense mechanisms employed by crustaceans and provide potential strategies for combating bacterial infections in this species.
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- Qian Sun
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Biology, Shantou University, Shantou, China; Institute of Marine Sciences, Shantou University, Shantou, China; STU-UMT Joint Shellfish Research Laboratory, Shantou University, Shantou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Biology, Shantou University, Shantou, China; Institute of Marine Sciences, Shantou University, Shantou, China; STU-UMT Joint Shellfish Research Laboratory, Shantou University, Shantou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Biology, Shantou University, Shantou, China; Institute of Marine Sciences, Shantou University, Shantou, China; STU-UMT Joint Shellfish Research Laboratory, Shantou University, Shantou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Biology, Shantou University, Shantou, China; Institute of Marine Sciences, Shantou University, Shantou, China; STU-UMT Joint Shellfish Research Laboratory, Shantou University, Shantou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Biology, Shantou University, Shantou, China; Institute of Marine Sciences, Shantou University, Shantou, China; STU-UMT Joint Shellfish Research Laboratory, Shantou University, Shantou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Biology, Shantou University, Shantou, China; Institute of Marine Sciences, Shantou University, Shantou, China; STU-UMT Joint Shellfish Research Laboratory, Shantou University, Shantou, China
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- Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Aquaculture, Guangxi Nanning, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Biology, Shantou University, Shantou, China; Institute of Marine Sciences, Shantou University, Shantou, China; STU-UMT Joint Shellfish Research Laboratory, Shantou University, Shantou, China
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- Institute of Marine Sciences, Shantou University, Shantou, China; Faculty of Science, Division of Genetics and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biological Science, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Biology, Shantou University, Shantou, China; Institute of Marine Sciences, Shantou University, Shantou, China; STU-UMT Joint Shellfish Research Laboratory, Shantou University, Shantou, China.
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Chen Y, Zhang H, Hu X, Cai W, Jiang L, Wang Y, Wu Y, Wang X, Ni W, Zhou K. Extracellular Vesicles: Therapeutic Potential in Central Nervous System Trauma by Regulating Cell Death. Mol Neurobiol 2023; 60:6789-6813. [PMID: 37482599 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-023-03501-w] [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: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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CNS (central nervous system) trauma, which is classified as SCI (spinal cord injury) and TBI (traumatic brain injury), is gradually becoming a major cause of accidental death and disability worldwide. Many previous studies have verified that the pathophysiological mechanism underlying cell death and the subsequent neuroinflammation caused by cell death are pivotal factors in the progression of CNS trauma. Simultaneously, EVs (extracellular vesicles), membrane-enclosed particles produced by almost all cell types, have been proven to mediate cell-to-cell communication, and cell death involves complex interactions among molecules. EVs have also been proven to be effective carriers of loaded bioactive components to areas of CNS trauma. Therefore, EVs are promising therapeutic targets to cure CNS trauma. However, the link between EVs and various types of cell death in the context of CNS trauma remains unknown. Therefore, in this review, we summarize the mechanism underlying EV effects, the relationship between EVs and cell death and the pathophysiology underlying EV effects on the CNS trauma based on information in published papers. In addition, we discuss the prospects of applying EVs to the CNS as feasible therapeutic strategies for CNS trauma in the future.
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- Yituo Chen
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics, Wenzhou, 325027, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics, Wenzhou, 325027, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics, Wenzhou, 325027, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics, Wenzhou, 325027, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Huzhou Central Hospital, Huzhou, 313099, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Huzhou Basic and Clinical Translation of Orthopaedics Key Laboratory, Huzhou, 313099, China
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- The Institute of Life Sciences, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics, Wenzhou, 325027, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China.
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics, Wenzhou, 325027, China.
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 109 West Xueyuan Road, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China.
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics, Wenzhou, 325027, China.
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 109 West Xueyuan Road, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China.
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Huang S, Liu Y, Wang C, Xiang W, Wang N, Peng L, Jiang X, Zhang X, Fu Z. Strategies for Cartilage Repair in Osteoarthritis Based on Diverse Mesenchymal Stem Cells-Derived Extracellular Vesicles. Orthop Surg 2023; 15:2749-2765. [PMID: 37620876 PMCID: PMC10622303 DOI: 10.1111/os.13848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) causes disability and significant economic and social burden. Cartilage injury is one of the main pathological features of OA, and is often manifested by excessive chondrocyte death, inflammatory response, abnormal bone metabolism, imbalance of extracellular matrix (ECM) metabolism, and abnormal vascular or nerve growth. Regrettably, due to the avascular nature of cartilage, its capacity to repair is notably limited. Mesenchymal stem cells-derived extracellular vesicles (MSCs-EVs) play a pivotal role in intercellular communication, presenting promising potential not only as early diagnostic biomarkers in OA but also as efficacious therapeutic strategy. MSCs-EVs were confirmed to play a therapeutic role in the pathological process of cartilage injury mentioned above. This paper comprehensively provides the functions and mechanisms of MSCs-EVs in cartilage repair.
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- Shanjun Huang
- Orthopedics DepartmentThe Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical UniversityLuzhouChina
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- Orthopedics DepartmentThe Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical UniversityLuzhouChina
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- Orthopedics DepartmentThe Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical UniversityLuzhouChina
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- Orthopedics DepartmentThe Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical UniversityLuzhouChina
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- Orthopedics DepartmentThe Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical UniversityLuzhouChina
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- Orthopedics DepartmentThe Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical UniversityLuzhouChina
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- Orthopedics DepartmentThe Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical UniversityLuzhouChina
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- Orthopedics DepartmentThe Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical UniversityLuzhouChina
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- Orthopedics DepartmentThe Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical UniversityLuzhouChina
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Kholodenko IV, Kholodenko RV, Yarygin KN. The Crosstalk between Mesenchymal Stromal/Stem Cells and Hepatocytes in Homeostasis and under Stress. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15212. [PMID: 37894893 PMCID: PMC10607347 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242015212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Liver diseases, characterized by high morbidity and mortality, represent a substantial medical problem globally. The current therapeutic approaches are mainly aimed at reducing symptoms and slowing down the progression of the diseases. Organ transplantation remains the only effective treatment method in cases of severe liver pathology. In this regard, the development of new effective approaches aimed at stimulating liver regeneration, both by activation of the organ's own resources or by different therapeutic agents that trigger regeneration, does not cease to be relevant. To date, many systematic reviews and meta-analyses have been published confirming the effectiveness of mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) transplantation in the treatment of liver diseases of various severities and etiologies. However, despite the successful use of MSCs in clinical practice and the promising therapeutic results in animal models of liver diseases, the mechanisms of their protective and regenerative action remain poorly understood. Specifically, data about the molecular agents produced by these cells and mediating their therapeutic action are fragmentary and often contradictory. Since MSCs or MSC-like cells are found in all tissues and organs, it is likely that many key intercellular interactions within the tissue niches are dependent on MSCs. In this context, it is essential to understand the mechanisms underlying communication between MSCs and differentiated parenchymal cells of each particular tissue. This is important both from the perspective of basic science and for the development of therapeutic approaches involving the modulation of the activity of resident MSCs. With regard to the liver, the research is concentrated on the intercommunication between MSCs and hepatocytes under normal conditions and during the development of the pathological process. The goals of this review were to identify the key factors mediating the crosstalk between MSCs and hepatocytes and determine the possible mechanisms of interaction of the two cell types under normal and stressful conditions. The analysis of the hepatocyte-MSC interaction showed that MSCs carry out chaperone-like functions, including the synthesis of the supportive extracellular matrix proteins; prevention of apoptosis, pyroptosis, and ferroptosis; support of regeneration; elimination of lipotoxicity and ER stress; promotion of antioxidant effects; and donation of mitochondria. The underlying mechanisms suggest very close interdependence, including even direct cytoplasm and organelle exchange.
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- Irina V. Kholodenko
- Laboratory of Cell Biology, Orekhovich Institute of Biomedical Chemistry, 119121 Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Molecular Immunology, Shemyakin-Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 117997 Moscow, Russia;
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- Laboratory of Cell Biology, Orekhovich Institute of Biomedical Chemistry, 119121 Moscow, Russia
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Tang S, Zhang J, Zhang L, Zhao Y, Xiao L, Zhang F, Li Q, Yang Y, Liu Q, Xu J, Li L. Knockdown of CXCL1 improves ACLF by reducing neutrophil recruitment to attenuate ROS production and hepatocyte apoptosis. Hepatol Commun 2023; 7:e0257. [PMID: 37708451 PMCID: PMC10503672 DOI: 10.1097/hc9.0000000000000257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is an acute decompensated syndrome based on chronic liver disease, while neutrophil recruitment is the most critical early step. C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 1 (CXCL1), a cytokine that recruits neutrophils, was significantly upregulated in both ACLF mice and patients with ACLF. This present study aims to explore the role of CXCL1 in the pathogenesis of ACLF. METHODS We established an ACLF mouse model induced by carbon tetrachloride, lipopolysaccharide, and D-galactosamine, and used adeno-associated virus to achieve overexpression and knockdown of Cxcl1. We employed mass cytometry, flow cytometry, multiplex cytokine and chemokine analysis, Western blot, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) detection in mice blood and liver. ACLF patients (n = 10) and healthy controls (n = 5) were included, and their liver samples were stained using multiplex immunohistochemistry techniques. RESULTS CXCL1 was significantly elevated in both ACLF mice and patients. CXCL1 recruits neutrophils by binding to the C-X-C motif chemokine receptor 2 on the surface of neutrophils, affects ACLF prognosis by generating ROS and mitochondrial depolarization and modulating caspase3-related apoptotic pathways. We found that the knockdown of CXCL1 attenuated the infiltration of neutrophils in the mouse liver, reduced the expression of inflammatory cytokines, and also significantly downregulated ROS production and caspase3-related hepatocyte apoptosis, thereby ameliorating the liver injury of ACLF. CONCLUSIONS CXCL1 is a core player in the mobilization of neutrophils in ACLF, and the knockdown of Cxcl1 improves neutrophil infiltration, reduces ROS levels, and reduces hepatocyte apoptosis, thereby attenuating inflammation and liver injury in ACLF. Our results revealed a previously unknown link between CXCL1-induced neutrophil recruitment and ACLF, providing evidencing for potential therapies targeting ACLF.
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- Shima Tang
- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pancreatic Disease, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Zhang W, Qian S, Tang B, Kang P, Zhang H, Shi C. Resveratrol inhibits ferroptosis and decelerates heart failure progression via Sirt1/p53 pathway activation. J Cell Mol Med 2023; 27:3075-3089. [PMID: 37487007 PMCID: PMC10568670 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.17874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023] Open
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Resveratrol is an organic compound widely studied for its therapeutic uses. We investigated whether resveratrol exerts cardioprotective effects by inhibiting ferroptosis via the Sirt1/p53 pathway. A heart failure model was established by aortic coarctation in Sirt1 knockout mice. The superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione (GSH) levels and mitochondrial morphology in murine heart tissues were assessed at different time points to determine the role of ferroptosis in heart failure progression. The cardiac function of mice with heart failure was evaluated by determining the brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and sST2 concentration and conducting echocardiography. Human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes (hiPSC-CMs) were transfected with the p53 K382R mutant and Sirt1 interference lentiviral vectors. Immunoprecipitation (IP) experiments were performed to investigate whether Sirt1 influences ferroptosis via p53 K382 acetylation and SLC7A11 expression modulation. Resveratrol improved cardiac function in mice and decelerated ferroptosis and fibrosis progression in heart failure. However, the ability of resveratrol to prevent ferroptosis and treat heart failure was lost after silencing Sirt1. Sirt1 reduced ferroptosis by diminishing the levels of p53 K382 acetylation, reducing the degradation of SLC7A11, and increasing the levels of GSH and glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) in cells. In conclusion, by activating the Sirt1/p53 pathway in heart failure, resveratrol decreased the depletion of SLC7A11, inhibited ferroptosis, and improved cardiac function.
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- Wei Zhang
- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineThe First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical CollegeBengbu CityChina
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineThe First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical CollegeBengbu CityChina
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineThe First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical CollegeBengbu CityChina
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineThe First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical CollegeBengbu CityChina
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineThe First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical CollegeBengbu CityChina
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- Department of Cardiac SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical CollegeBengbu CityChina
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Guo W, Cui S, Tang X, Zhang Q, Zhao J, Mao B, Zhang H. Intestinal Microbiomics and Metabolomics Insights into the Hepatoprotective Effects of Lactobacillus paracasei CCFM1222 Against the Acute Liver Injury in Mice. Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins 2023; 15:1063-1077. [PMID: 36056292 DOI: 10.1007/s12602-022-09986-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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In recent years, acute liver injury (ALI) has received wide-range attention in the world due to its relatively high morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to explore the hepatoprotective effect of Lactobacillus paracasei CCFM1222 against lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced ALI mice and further elaborate its mechanism of action from the perspective of intestinal microbiomics and metabolomics. The results displayed that L. paracasei CCFM1222 pretreatment significantly decreased the serum ALT, and AST levels, inhibited the releases of hepatic TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 levels, and activated the SOD, CAT, and GSH-Px activities in LPS-treated mice. The cecal short-chain fatty acid (SCFAs) levels were increased in LPS-treated mice with L. paracasei CCFM1222 pretreatment. In addition, L. paracasei CCFM1222 pretreatment remarkably shifted the intestinal microbiota composition, including the higher abundance of Faecalibaculum, Bifidobacterium, and lower abundance of the Prevotellaceae NK3B31 group, which is positively associated with the cecal propionic, butyric, valeric, isobutyric, and isovaleric acids. The metabolomics based on UPLC-QTOF/MS revealed that L. paracasei CCFM1222 pretreatment significantly regulated the composition of feces metabolites in LPS-treated mice, especially the potential biomarker-related butanoate metabolism, vitamin B6 metabolism, D-glutamine and D-glutamate metabolism, tryptophan metabolism, caffeine metabolism, arginine biosynthesis, arginine, and proline metabolism. Moreover, L. paracasei CCFM1222 pretreatment remarkably regulated the expression of gene-associated ALI (including Tlr4, Myd88, Nf-kβ, iNOS, Cox2, Iκ-Bα, Nrf2, and Sirt-1). In conclusion, these results suggest the possibility that L. paracasei CCFM1222 supplementation has beneficial effects on preventing the occurrence and development of ALI by inhibiting the inflammatory responses and altering intestinal microbiota composition and their metabolites.
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- Weiling Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Lihu Avenue 1800, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Lihu Avenue 1800, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Lihu Avenue 1800, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Lihu Avenue 1800, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Lihu Avenue 1800, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China.
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Lihu Avenue 1800, Wuxi, 214122, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Lihu Avenue 1800, Wuxi, 214122, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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Cui S, Zhang Z, Cheng C, Tang S, Zhai M, Li L, Wei F, Ding G. Small Extracellular Vesicles from Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells Primed by Lipopolysaccharide Regulate Macrophage M1 Polarization via miR-433-3p Targeting TLR2/TLR4/NF-κB. Inflammation 2023; 46:1849-1858. [PMID: 37351818 PMCID: PMC10567992 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-023-01845-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2023] [Revised: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is regarded as the main pathogenic factor of periodontitis. Mesenchymal stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) play a key role in a variety of physiological and pathological processes. This study investigated the effects of sEVs derived from periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs) pretreated with LPS on macrophage polarization and the underlying mechanisms. PDLSCs were treated with LPS (1 µg/mL) for 24 h, and sEVs were harvested by gradient centrifugation method. Macrophages were incubated with sEVs for 24 h, followed by examination of the expression profiles of inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines, and polarization markers. Furthermore, microarray analysis, western blot test, and microRNA inhibitor transfection experiments were used to elucidate the molecular signaling pathway responsible for the process. The results showed that sEVs derived from LPS-preconditioning PDLSCs could significantly increase the expression of M1 markers and inflammatory cytokines, whereas decreased the expression of M2 markers and anti-inflammatory cytokines. Mechanistic analysis showed that TLR2/TLR4/NF-κB p65 pathway was involved in M1 polarization of macrophages, and microRNA-433-3p played a role, at least in part, in the course. Collectively, LPS could promote the macrophages into M1 status via TLR2/TLR4/NF-κB p65 signaling pathway partly by sEV-mediated microRNA-433-3p, which could be a potential therapeutic target for periodontitis.
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- Shuyue Cui
- School of Stomatology, Weifang Medical University, Baotong West Street No. 7166, Weifang, Shandong, China
- Department of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University & Shandong Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, No.44-1 Wenhua Road West, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University & Shandong Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, No.44-1 Wenhua Road West, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- School of Stomatology, Weifang Medical University, Baotong West Street No. 7166, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- School of Stomatology, Weifang Medical University, Baotong West Street No. 7166, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University & Shandong Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, No.44-1 Wenhua Road West, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University & Shandong Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, No.44-1 Wenhua Road West, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University & Shandong Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, No.44-1 Wenhua Road West, Jinan, Shandong, China.
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- School of Stomatology, Weifang Medical University, Baotong West Street No. 7166, Weifang, Shandong, China.
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Huai Q, Zhu C, Zhang X, Dai H, Li X, Wang H. Mesenchymal stromal/stem cells and their extracellular vesicles in liver diseases: insights on their immunomodulatory roles and clinical applications. Cell Biosci 2023; 13:162. [PMID: 37670393 PMCID: PMC10478279 DOI: 10.1186/s13578-023-01122-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023] Open
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Liver disease is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity that is rising globally. Liver dysfunctions are classified into acute and chronic diseases. Various insults, including viral infections, alcohol or drug abuse, and metabolic overload, may cause chronic inflammation and fibrosis, leading to irreversible liver dysfunction. Up to now, liver transplantation could be the last resort for patients with end-stage liver disease. However, liver transplantation still faces unavoidable difficulties. Mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (MSCs) with their broad ranging anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties can be effectively used for treating liver diseases but without the limitation that are associated with liver transplantation. In this review, we summarize and discuss recent advances in the characteristics of MSCs and the potential action mechanisms of MSCs-based cell therapies for liver diseases. We also draw attention to strategies to potentiate the therapeutic properties of MSCs through pre-treatments or gene modifications. Finally, we discuss progress toward clinical application of MSCs or their extracellular vesicles in liver diseases.
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- Qian Huai
- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, China.
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, China.
- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China.
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Yao Q, Chen W, Yu Y, Gao F, Zhou J, Wu J, Pan Q, Yang J, Zhou L, Yu J, Cao H, Li L. Human Placental Mesenchymal Stem Cells Relieve Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis via Upregulation of TGR5 in Mdr2 -/- Mice and Human Intrahepatic Cholangiocyte Organoid Models. RESEARCH (WASHINGTON, D.C.) 2023; 6:0207. [PMID: 37600495 PMCID: PMC10433880 DOI: 10.34133/research.0207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a biliary disease accompanied by chronic inflammation of the liver and biliary stricture. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are used to treat liver diseases because of their immune regulation and regeneration-promoting functions. This study was performed to explore the therapeutic potential of human placental MSCs (hP-MSCs) in PSC through the Takeda G protein-coupled receptor 5 (TGR5) receptor pathway. Liver tissues were collected from patients with PSC and healthy donors (n = 4) for RNA sequencing and intrahepatic cholangiocyte organoid construction. hP-MSCs were injected via the tail vein into Mdr2-/-, bile duct ligation (BDL), and 3,5-diethoxycarbonyl-1,4-dihydrocollidine (DDC) mouse models or co-cultured with organoids to confirm their therapeutic effect on biliary cholangitis. Changes in bile acid metabolic profile were analyzed by liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Compared with healthy controls, liver tissues and intrahepatic cholangiocyte organoids from PSC patients were characterized by inflammation and cholestasis, and marked downregulation of bile acid receptor TGR5 expression. hP-MSC treatment apparently reduced the inflammation, cholestasis, and fibrosis in Mdr2-/-, BDL, and DDC model mice. By activating the phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase/extracellular signal-regulated protein kinase pathway, hP-MSC treatment promoted the proliferation of cholangiocytes, and affected the transcription of downstream nuclear factor κB through regulation of the binding of TGR5 and Pellino3, thereby affecting the cholangiocyte inflammatory phenotype.
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- Qigu Yao
- State Key Laboratory for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 79 Qingchun Rd., Hangzhou 310003, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 79 Qingchun Rd., Hangzhou 310003, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 79 Qingchun Rd., Hangzhou 310003, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 79 Qingchun Rd., Hangzhou 310003, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 79 Qingchun Rd., Hangzhou 310003, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 79 Qingchun Rd., Hangzhou 310003, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 79 Qingchun Rd., Hangzhou 310003, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 79 Qingchun Rd., Hangzhou 310003, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 79 Qingchun Rd., Hangzhou 310003, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 79 Qingchun Rd., Hangzhou 310003, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 79 Qingchun Rd., Hangzhou 310003, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Aging and Physic-chemical Injury Diseases of Zhejiang Province, 79 Qingchun Rd., Hangzhou 310003, China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 79 Qingchun Rd., Hangzhou 310003, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Hangzhou, China
- Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory, Jinan 250117, China
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Zuo H, Wang Y, Yuan M, Zheng W, Tian X, Pi Y, Zhang X, Song H. Small extracellular vesicles from HO-1-modified bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells attenuate ischemia-reperfusion injury after steatotic liver transplantation by suppressing ferroptosis via miR-214-3p. Cell Signal 2023; 109:110793. [PMID: 37414107 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2023.110793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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Donor shortage is a major problem that limits liver transplantation availability. Steatotic donor liver presents a feasible strategy to solve this problem. However, severe ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) is an obstacle to the adoption of steatotic transplanted livers. Evidence from our prior studies indicated that bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells modified with heme oxygenase-1 (HMSCs) can attenuate non-steatotic liver IRI. However, the contribution of HMSCs in transplanted steatotic liver IRI is unclear. Here, HMSCs and their derived small extracellular vesicles (HM-sEVs) alleviated IRI in transplanted steatotic livers. After liver transplantation, there was significant enrichment of the differentially expressed genes in the glutathione metabolism and ferroptosis pathways, accompanied by ferroptosis marker upregulation. The HMSCs and HM-sEVs suppressed ferroptosis and attenuated IRI in the transplanted steatotic livers. MicroRNA (miRNA) microarray and validation experiments indicated that miR-214-3p, which was abundant in the HM-sEVs, suppressed ferroptosis by targeting cyclooxygenase 2 (COX2). In contrast, COX2 overexpression reversed this effect. Knockdown of miR-214-3p in the HM-sEVs diminished its ability to suppress ferroptosis and protect liver tissues/cells. The findings suggested that HM-sEVs suppressed ferroptosis to attenuate transplanted steatotic liver IRI via the miR-214-3p-COX2 axis.
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- Huaiwen Zuo
- Tianjin First Central Hospital Clinic Institute, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, PR China
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- Tianjin First Central Hospital Clinic Institute, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, PR China
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- Tianjin First Central Hospital Clinic Institute, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, PR China
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- Department of Organ Transplantation, Tianjin First Central Hospital, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300192, PR China; NHC Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, Tianjin 300192, PR China
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- Tianjin First Central Hospital Clinic Institute, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, PR China
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- Tianjin First Central Hospital Clinic Institute, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, PR China
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- Tianjin First Central Hospital Clinic Institute, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, PR China
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- Department of Organ Transplantation, Tianjin First Central Hospital, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300192, PR China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Tianjin, PR China.
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Sitbon A, Delmotte PR, Goumard C, Turco C, Gautheron J, Conti F, Aoudjehane L, Scatton O, Monsel A. Therapeutic potentials of mesenchymal stromal cells-derived extracellular vesicles in liver failure and marginal liver graft rehabilitation: a scoping review. Minerva Anestesiol 2023; 89:690-706. [PMID: 37079286 DOI: 10.23736/s0375-9393.23.17265-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/21/2023]
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Liver failure includes distinct subgroups of diseases: Acute liver failure (ALF) without preexisting cirrhosis, acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) (severe form of cirrhosis associated with organ failures and excess mortality), and liver fibrosis (LF). Inflammation plays a key role in ALF, LF, and more specifically in ACLF for which we have currently no treatment other than liver transplantation (LT). The increasing incidence of marginal liver grafts and the shortage of liver grafts require us to consider strategies to increase the quantity and quality of available liver grafts. Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) have shown beneficial pleiotropic properties with limited translational potential due to the pitfalls associated with their cellular nature. MSC-derived extracellular vesicles (MSC-EVs) are innovative cell-free therapeutics for immunomodulation and regenerative purposes. MSC-EVs encompass further advantages: pleiotropic effects, low immunogenicity, storage stability, good safety profile, and possibility of bioengineering. Currently, no human studies explored the impact of MSC-EVs on liver disease, but several preclinical studies highlighted their beneficial effects. In ALF and ACLF, data showed that MSC-EVs attenuate hepatic stellate cells activation, exert antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptosis, anti-ferroptosis properties, and promote regeneration of the liver, autophagy, and improve metabolism through mitochondrial function recovery. In LF, MSC-EVs demonstrated anti-fibrotic properties associated with liver tissue regeneration. Normothermic-machine perfusion (NMP) combined with MSC-EVs represents an attractive therapy to improve liver regeneration before LT. Our review suggests a growing interest in MSC-EVs in liver failure and gives an appealing insight into their development to rehabilitate marginal liver grafts through NMP.
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- Alexandre Sitbon
- Multidisciplinary Intensive Care Unit, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP), Sorbonne University, Paris, France -
- UMRS-938, Research Center of Saint-Antoine (CRSA), Sorbonne University, Paris, France -
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- Multidisciplinary Intensive Care Unit, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP), Sorbonne University, Paris, France
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- UMRS-938, Research Center of Saint-Antoine (CRSA), Sorbonne University, Paris, France
- Department of Digestive, Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP), Sorbonne University, Paris, France
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- UMRS-938, Research Center of Saint-Antoine (CRSA), Sorbonne University, Paris, France
- Liver Transplantation Unit, Department of Digestive and Oncologic Surgery, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France
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- UMRS-938, Research Center of Saint-Antoine (CRSA), Sorbonne University, Paris, France
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- UMRS-938, Research Center of Saint-Antoine (CRSA), Sorbonne University, Paris, France
- Department of Digestive, Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP), Sorbonne University, Paris, France
- IHU-Innovation of Cardiometabolism and Nutrition (ICAN), INSERM, Sorbonne University, Paris, France
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- UMRS-938, Research Center of Saint-Antoine (CRSA), Sorbonne University, Paris, France
- IHU-Innovation of Cardiometabolism and Nutrition (ICAN), INSERM, Sorbonne University, Paris, France
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- UMRS-938, Research Center of Saint-Antoine (CRSA), Sorbonne University, Paris, France
- Department of Digestive, Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP), Sorbonne University, Paris, France
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- Multidisciplinary Intensive Care Unit, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP), Sorbonne University, Paris, France
- INSERM UMRS-959 Immunology-Immunopathology-Immunotherapy (I3), Sorbonne University, Paris, France
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Yang X, Li Q, Liu W, Zong C, Wei L, Shi Y, Han Z. Mesenchymal stromal cells in hepatic fibrosis/cirrhosis: from pathogenesis to treatment. Cell Mol Immunol 2023; 20:583-599. [PMID: 36823236 PMCID: PMC10229624 DOI: 10.1038/s41423-023-00983-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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Hepatic fibrosis/cirrhosis is a significant health burden worldwide, resulting in liver failure or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and accounting for many deaths each year. The pathogenesis of hepatic fibrosis/cirrhosis is very complex, which makes treatment challenging. Endogenous mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) have been shown to play pivotal roles in the pathogenesis of hepatic fibrosis. Paradoxically, exogenous MSCs have also been used in clinical trials for liver cirrhosis, and their effectiveness has been observed in most completed clinical trials. There are still many issues to be resolved to promote the use of MSCs in the clinic in the future. In this review, we will examine the controversial role of MSCs in the pathogenesis and treatment of hepatic fibrosis/cirrhosis. We also investigated the clinical trials involving MSCs in liver cirrhosis, summarized the parameters that need to be standardized, and discussed how to promote the use of MSCs from a clinical perspective.
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- Xue Yang
- Department of Tumor Immunology and Gene Therapy Center, Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200438, China
- Key Laboratory on Signaling Regulation and Targeting Therapy of Liver Cancer, Ministry of Education, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital/National Center for Liver Cancer, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200438, China
- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Institutes for Translational Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Key Laboratory of Stem Cells and Medical Biomaterials of Jiangsu Province, Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215000, China
- Department of Experimental Medicine, TOR, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Tissue Microenvironment and Tumor, Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200031, China
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- Department of Tumor Immunology and Gene Therapy Center, Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200438, China
- Key Laboratory on Signaling Regulation and Targeting Therapy of Liver Cancer, Ministry of Education, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital/National Center for Liver Cancer, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Department of Tumor Immunology and Gene Therapy Center, Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200438, China
- Key Laboratory on Signaling Regulation and Targeting Therapy of Liver Cancer, Ministry of Education, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital/National Center for Liver Cancer, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Department of Tumor Immunology and Gene Therapy Center, Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200438, China
- Key Laboratory on Signaling Regulation and Targeting Therapy of Liver Cancer, Ministry of Education, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital/National Center for Liver Cancer, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Institutes for Translational Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Key Laboratory of Stem Cells and Medical Biomaterials of Jiangsu Province, Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215000, China.
- Department of Experimental Medicine, TOR, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Tumor Immunology and Gene Therapy Center, Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200438, China.
- Key Laboratory on Signaling Regulation and Targeting Therapy of Liver Cancer, Ministry of Education, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital/National Center for Liver Cancer, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200438, China.
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Lu X, Guo H, Wei X, Lu D, Shu W, Song Y, Qiu N, Xu X. Current Status and Prospect of Delivery Vehicle Based on Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes in Liver Diseases. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:2873-2890. [PMID: 37283714 PMCID: PMC10239634 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s404925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023] Open
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With the improvement of the average life expectancy and increasing incidence of obesity, the burden of liver disease is increasing. Liver disease is a serious threat to human health. Currently, liver transplantation is the only effective treatment for end-stage liver disease. However, liver transplantation still faces unavoidable difficulties. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can be used as an alternative therapy for liver disease, especially liver cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver transplantation complications. However, MSCs may have potential tumorigenic effects. Exosomes derived from MSCs (MSC-Exos), as the important intercellular communication mode of MSCs, contain various proteins, nucleic acids, and DNA. MSC-Exos can be used as a delivery system to treat liver diseases through immune regulation, apoptosis inhibition, regeneration promotion, drug delivery, and other ways. Good histocompatibility and material exchangeability make MSC-Exos a new treatment for liver diseases. This review summarizes the latest research on MSC-Exos as delivery vehicles in different liver diseases, including liver injury, liver failure, liver fibrosis, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and ischemia and reperfusion injury. In addition, we discuss the advantages, disadvantages, and clinical application prospects of MSC-Exos-based delivery vectors in the treatment of liver diseases.
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- Xinfeng Lu
- The Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310000, People’s Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Oncology and Intelligent Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310006, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Oncology and Intelligent Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310006, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Oncology and Intelligent Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310006, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Oncology and Intelligent Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310006, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Oncology and Intelligent Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310006, People’s Republic of China
- Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310058, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Oncology and Intelligent Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310006, People’s Republic of China
- Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310058, People’s Republic of China
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- The Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310000, People’s Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Oncology and Intelligent Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310006, People’s Republic of China
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- The Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310000, People’s Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Oncology and Intelligent Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310006, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, People’s Republic of China
- Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310058, People’s Republic of China
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Zhang J, Gao J, Li X, Lin D, Li Z, Wang J, Chen J, Gao Z, Lin B. Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles promote liver regeneration via miR-20a-5p/PTEN. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1168545. [PMID: 37305542 PMCID: PMC10248071 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1168545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023] Open
Abstract
Balancing hepatocyte death and proliferation is key to non-transplantation treatments for acute liver failure (ALF), which has a high short-term mortality rate. Small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) may act as mediators in the repair of damaged liver tissue by mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). We aimed to investigate the efficacy of human bone marrow MSC-derived sEVs (BMSC-sEVs) in treating mice with ALF and the molecular mechanisms involved in regulating hepatocyte proliferation and apoptosis. Small EVs and sEV-free BMSC concentrated medium were injected into mice with LPS/D-GalN-induced ALF to assess survival, changes in serology, liver pathology, and apoptosis and proliferation in different phases. The results were further verified in vitro in L-02 cells with hydrogen peroxide injury. BMSC-sEV-treated mice with ALF had higher 24 h survival rates and more significant reductions in liver injury than mice treated with sEV-free concentrated medium. BMSC-sEVs reduced hepatocyte apoptosis and promoted cell proliferation by upregulating miR-20a-5p, which targeted the PTEN/AKT signaling pathway. Additionally, BMSC-sEVs upregulated the mir-20a precursor in hepatocytes. The application of BMSC-sEVs showed a positive impact by preventing the development of ALF, and may serve as a promising strategy for promoting ALF liver regeneration. miR-20a-5p plays an important role in liver protection from ALF by BMSC-sEVs.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jing Zhang
- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Control (Sun Yat-sen University), Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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