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Xu D, Qu X, Yang T, Sheng M, Bian X, Zhan Y, Tian Y, Lin Y, Jin Y, Wang X, Ke M, Jiang L, Li C, Xia Q, Farmer DG, Ke B. The Foxo1-YAP-Notch1 axis reprograms STING-mediated innate immunity in NASH progression. Exp Mol Med 2024:10.1038/s12276-024-01280-5. [PMID: 39122845 DOI: 10.1038/s12276-024-01280-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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Innate immune activation is critical for initiating hepatic inflammation during nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) progression. However, the mechanisms by which immunoregulatory molecules recognize lipogenic, fibrotic, and inflammatory signals remain unclear. Here, we show that high-fat diet (HFD)-induced oxidative stress activates Foxo1, YAP, and Notch1 signaling in hepatic macrophages. Macrophage Foxo1 deficiency (Foxo1M-KO) ameliorated hepatic inflammation, steatosis, and fibrosis, with reduced STING, TBK1, and NF-κB activation in HFD-challenged livers. However, Foxo1 and YAP double knockout (Foxo1/YAPM-DKO) or Foxo1 and Notch1 double knockout (Foxo1/Notch1M-DKO) promoted STING function and exacerbated HFD-induced liver injury. Interestingly, Foxo1M-KO strongly reduced TGF-β1 release from palmitic acid (PA)- and oleic acid (OA)-stimulated Kupffer cells and decreased Col1α1, CCL2, and Timp1 expression but increased MMP1 expression in primary hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) after coculture with Kupffer cells. Notably, PA and OA challenge in Kupffer cells augmented LIMD1 and LATS1 colocalization and interaction, which induced YAP nuclear translocation. Foxo1M-KO activated PGC-1α and increased nuclear YAP activity, modulating mitochondrial biogenesis. Using chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) coupled with massively parallel sequencing (ChIP-Seq) and in situ RNA hybridization, we found that NICD colocalizes with YAP and targets Mb21d1 (cGAS), while YAP functions as a novel coactivator of the NICD, which is crucial for reprogramming STING function in NASH progression. These findings highlight the importance of the macrophage Foxo1-YAP-Notch1 axis as a key molecular regulator that controls lipid metabolism, inflammation, and innate immunity in NASH.
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- Dongwei Xu
- The Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
- Department of Liver Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- The Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Department of Liver Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- The Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- The Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- The Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- The Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- The Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- The Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- The Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Department of Liver Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- The Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- The Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- The Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- The Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- The Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- The Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Chen M, Pan L, Chen D, Wu Y, Ye J, Li K, Zhang N, Xu J. PAK1 Promotes Inflammation Induced by Sepsis through the Snail/CXCL2 Signaling Pathway. ACS Infect Dis 2024; 10:1370-1378. [PMID: 38503263 DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.4c00052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Sepsis is a severe syndrome characterized by organ dysfunction, resulting from a systemic imbalance in response to infection. PAK1 plays a critical role in various diseases. The present study aimed to explore and delineate the mechanism of PAK1 in inflammation induced by sepsis. Bioinformatics analysis was performed to assess PAK1, snail, and CXCL2 expression in the whole blood of septic patients and the pathways enriched with PAK1. To simulate the sepsis model, THP-1 cells were stimulated with lipopolysaccharide. Gene expression was evaluated using qRT-PCR, while cell viability was assessed using CCK-8 assay. Cell apoptosis was tested with flow cytometry. Expression of inflammatory factors in cells following different treatments was analyzed using the enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Dual-luciferase and chromatin immunoprecipitation assays were conducted to verify the binding relationship between PAK1 and the snail. Mouse models of cecal ligation and puncture were established, and hematoxylin and eosin staining and ELISA were employed to detect the infiltration levels of inflammatory cells and the expression of related protective factors in lung, liver, and kidney tissues. The results demonstrated upregulation of PAK1, snail, and CXCL2 in the whole blood of septic patients, with PAK1 being enriched in the chemokine-related pathway. Knockdown of PAK1 significantly promoted the apoptosis of LPS-stimulated THP-1 cells and inhibited the expression of inflammatory factors. PAK1 upregulated the expression of the snail, which in turn promoted the expression of CXCL2. Thus, PAK1 mediated the sepsis-induced inflammatory response through the snail/CXCL2 pathway. In conclusion, PAK1 played a role in promoting inflammation induced by sepsis through the snail/CXCL2 axis, thereby providing a potential therapeutic target for the management of sepsis.
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- Miaomiao Chen
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The Six Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui 323000, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The Six Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui 323000, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The Six Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui 323000, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The Six Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui 323000, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The Six Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui 323000, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The Six Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui 323000, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, The Six Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui 323000, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The Six Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui 323000, China
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Wu D, Jiang T, Zhang S, Huang M, Zhu Y, Chen L, Zheng Y, Zhang D, Yu H, Yao G, Sun L. Blockade of Notch1 Signaling Alleviated Podocyte Injury in Lupus Nephritis Via Inhibition of NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation. Inflammation 2024; 47:649-663. [PMID: 38085465 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-023-01935-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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To explore the role of Notch1 pathway in the pathogenesis of podocyte injury, and to provide novel strategy for podocyte repair in lupus nephritis (LN). Bioinformatics analysis and immunofluorescence assay were applied to determine the expression and localization of Notch1 intracellular domain1 (NICD1) in kidneys of LN patients and MRL/lpr mice. The stable podocyte injury model in vitro was established by puromycin aminonucleoside (PAN) treatment. Expression of inflammasome activation related gene was detected by qPCR. The podocytes with PAN treatment were cultured with or without N-S-phenyl-glycine-t-butylester (DAPT), an inhibitor of Notch1 pathway. NICD1, Wilm'stumor1 (WT1), nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptors 3 (NLRP3), and absent in melanoma-like receptors 2 (AIM2) were detected by western blot. In vivo, MRL/lpr mice were administrated with DAPT or vehicle. The LN symptoms were assessed. The podocyte injury was evaluated, and the NLRP3 in podocytes of mice was detected. Notch1 pathway was overactivated in glomeruli of LN patients. NICD1 was colocalized with podocytes of LN patients and MRL/lpr mice. The inflammasome-related genes were significantly increased in podocytes with PAN treatment. NICD1 and NLRP3 were significantly decreased, while WT1 was significantly increased in injured podocytes treated with DAPT in vitro. In vivo, lupus-like symptoms were alleviated in DAPT treatment group. Notch1 pathway was inhibited in kidneys of mice treated with DAPT. The renal inflammation was reduced and the podocyte injury was mitigated in DAPT treatment group. The NLRP3 was decreased in podocytes of mice treated with DAPT. Notch1 pathway was overactivated in podocytes of LN patients and MRL/lpr mice. Blockade of Notch1 pathway reduced renal inflammation and alleviated podocyte injury via inhibition of NLRP3 inflammasome activation in LN.
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- Dan Wu
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Conversion therapy center for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumors, First Hospital of Jiaxing, Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210008, China.
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210008, China.
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210008, China.
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 218 Jixi Road, Hefei, 230022, People's Republic of China.
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Li F, Guan Z, Gao Y, Bai Y, Zhan X, Ji X, Xu J, Zhou H, Rao Z. ER stress promotes mitochondrial calcium overload and activates the ROS/NLRP3 axis to mediate fatty liver ischemic injury. Hepatol Commun 2024; 8:e0399. [PMID: 38497930 PMCID: PMC10948136 DOI: 10.1097/hc9.0000000000000399] [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: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Fatty livers are widely accepted as marginal donors for liver transplantation but are more susceptible to liver ischemia and reperfusion (IR) injury. Increased macrophage-related inflammation plays an important role in the aggravation of fatty liver IR injury. Here, we investigate the precise mechanism by which endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress activates macrophage NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain-associated protein 3 (NLRP3) signaling by regulating mitochondrial calcium overload in fatty liver IR. METHODS Control- and high-fat diet-fed mice were subjected to a partial liver IR model. The ER stress, mitochondrial calcium levels, and NLRP3 signaling pathway in macrophages were analyzed. RESULTS Liver steatosis exacerbated liver inflammation and IR injury and enhanced NLRP3 activation in macrophages. Myeloid NLRP3 deficiency attenuated intrahepatic inflammation and fatty liver injury following IR. Mechanistically, increased ER stress and mitochondrial calcium overload were observed in macrophages obtained from mouse fatty livers after IR. Suppression of ER stress by tauroursodeoxycholic acid effectively downregulated mitochondrial calcium accumulation and suppressed NLRP3 activation in macrophages, leading to decreased inflammatory IR injury in fatty livers. Moreover, Xestospongin-C-mediated inhibition of mitochondrial calcium influx decreased reactive oxygen species (ROS) expression in macrophages after IR. Scavenging of mitochondrial ROS by mito-TEMPO suppressed macrophage NLRP3 activation and IR injury in fatty livers, indicating that excessive mitochondrial ROS production was responsible for macrophage NLRP3 activation induced by mitochondrial calcium overload. Patients with fatty liver also exhibited upregulated activation of NLRP3 and the ER stress signaling pathway after IR. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that ER stress promotes mitochondrial calcium overload to activate ROS/NLRP3 signaling pathways within macrophages during IR-stimulated inflammatory responses associated with fatty livers.
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- Fei Li
- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Hepatobiliary Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University; Key Laboratory of Liver Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences; NHC Key Laboratory of Living Donor Liver Transplantation, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Hepatobiliary Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University; Key Laboratory of Liver Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences; NHC Key Laboratory of Living Donor Liver Transplantation, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Hepatobiliary Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University; Key Laboratory of Liver Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences; NHC Key Laboratory of Living Donor Liver Transplantation, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Hepatobiliary Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University; Key Laboratory of Liver Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences; NHC Key Laboratory of Living Donor Liver Transplantation, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Zhu L, Yang YM, Huang Y, Xie HK, Luo Y, Li C, Wang W, Chen Y. Shexiang Tongxin dropping pills protect against ischemic stroke-induced cerebral microvascular dysfunction via suppressing TXNIP/NLRP3 signaling pathway. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 322:117567. [PMID: 38122909 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117567] [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: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Patients with ischemic stroke (IS) often continue to exhibit cerebral microcirculatory dysfunction even after receiving thrombolytic therapy. Enhancing the function of cerebral microvascular endothelia represents a pivotal advancement in the therapeutic strategy for ischemic microcirculatory disturbances. A traditional Chinese medicinal formulation named Shexiang Tongxin Dropping Pills (STDP), has been clinically employed to ameliorate microcirculatory abnormalities. Existing literature attests to the beneficial role of STDP on endothelial cells (ECs). Nevertheless, specific impacts and underlying mechanisms of STDP in rectifying IS-induced cerebral microvascular dysfunction warrant further exploration. AIM OF THE STUDY This investigation seeks to delineate the effects of STDP on cerebral microvascular endothelial damage induced by ischemic stroke and to elucidate the underlying mechanism involved. MATERIALS AND METHODS Middle cerebral artery occlusion and reperfusion (MCAO/R) technique was employed to established ischemic stroke model in mice. The therapeutic efficacy of STDP on cerebral microvascular function was assessed through laser speckle contrast imaging, behavioral assays, and histological evaluations. Biochemical markers in the brain tissue, including GSH, SOD, MDA, and ROS, were quantified using specific assay kits. In vitro study, oxygen-glucose deprivation and reperfusion (OGD/R) was performed in bEnd.3 cells. The cytoprotective potential of STDP was then evaluated by measuring cell viability, LDH activity, endothelial permeability, and oxidative stress parameters. Important targets in critical pathway were verified by immunoblotting and immunofluorescence both in mice brain slices and bEnd.3 cells. RESULTS STDP decrease brain infarct size, repaired microvascular cerebral blood flow and attenuated neurological deficiency in MCAO/R mice. Moreover, STDP abolished MCAO/R-induced oxidative stress which was reflected by rescuing GSH content, restoration of SOD activity and T-AOC, reduction of MDA and ROS. Ex vivo, STDP increased cerebral microvascular endothelial cells viability, abolished oxidative stress and decreased their permeability after ODG/R. Mechanistically, STDP significantly suppressed endothelial ROS-TXNIP mediated the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome in vivo and in vitro. CONCLUSION STDP improves ischemic stroke-induced cerebral microcirculatory deficits by regulating cerebral microvascular endothelial ROS/TXNIP/NLRP3 signaling pathway.
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- Li Zhu
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, School of Pharmaceutics, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 51006, Guangdong, China; Institute of Formula and Syndrome, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 51006, Guangdong, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, School of Pharmaceutics, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 51006, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital, The School of Dental Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, School of Pharmaceutics, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 51006, Guangdong, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, School of Pharmaceutics, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 51006, Guangdong, China
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- Modern Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, School of Pharmaceutics, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 51006, Guangdong, China.
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, School of Pharmaceutics, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 51006, Guangdong, China.
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Ni M, Qiu J, Liu G, Sun X, Zhu W, Wu P, Chen Z, Qiu J, Wu Z, Zhang Y, Zhang F, Li C, Gao Y, Zhou J, Zhu Q. Loss of macrophage TSC1 exacerbates sterile inflammatory liver injury through inhibiting the AKT/MST1/NRF2 signaling pathway. Cell Death Dis 2024; 15:146. [PMID: 38360839 PMCID: PMC10869801 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-024-06538-4] [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: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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Tuberous sclerosis complex 1 (TSC1) plays important roles in regulating innate immunity. However, the precise role of TSC1 in macrophages in the regulation of oxidative stress response and hepatic inflammation in liver ischemia/reperfusion injury (I/R) remains unknown. In a mouse model of liver I/R injury, deletion of myeloid-specific TSC1 inhibited AKT and MST1 phosphorylation, and decreased NRF2 accumulation, whereas activated TLR4/NF-κB pathway, leading to increased hepatic inflammation. Adoptive transfer of AKT- or MST1-overexpressing macrophages, or Keap1 disruption in myeloid-specific TSC1-knockout mice promoted NRF2 activation but reduced TLR4 activity and mitigated I/R-induced liver inflammation. Mechanistically, TSC1 in macrophages promoted AKT and MST1 phosphorylation, and protected NRF2 from Keap1-mediated ubiquitination. Furthermore, overexpression AKT or MST1 in TSC1-knockout macrophages upregulated NRF2 expression, downregulated TLR4/NF-κB, resulting in reduced inflammatory factors, ROS and inflammatory cytokine-mediated hepatocyte apoptosis. Strikingly, TSC1 induction in NRF2-deficient macrophages failed to reverse the TLR4/NF-κB activity and production of pro-inflammatory factors. Conclusions: Macrophage TSC1 promoted the activation of the AKT/MST1 signaling pathway, increased NRF2 levels via reducing Keap1-mediated ubiquitination, and modulated oxidative stress-driven inflammatory responses in liver I/R injury. Our findings underscore the critical role of macrophage TSC1 as a novel regulator of innate immunity and imply the therapeutic potential for the treatment of sterile liver inflammation in transplant recipients. Schematic illustration of macrophage TSC1-mediated AKT/MST1/NRF2 signaling pathway in I/R-triggered liver inflammation. Macrophage TSC1 can be activated in I/R-stressed livers. TSC1 activation promotes phosphorylation of AKT and MST1, which in turn increases NRF2 expression and inhibits ROS production and TLR4/NF-κB activation, resulting in reduced hepatocellular apoptosis in I/R-triggered liver injury.
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- Ming Ni
- Hepatobiliary Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Hepatobiliary Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Hepatobiliary Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Kangda College of Nanjing Medical University, Lianyun Gang, China
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- Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Hepatobiliary Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Physiology, Wuhan University School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wuhan, China
- Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science & Technology, Xianning, China
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- Department of Hepato-biliary-pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Changzhou No.2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, China.
- The Institute of Hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases, The Affiliated Changzhou No.2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, China.
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- Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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- Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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El-Sayyad SM, El-Ella DMA, Hafez MM, Al-Mokaddem AK, Ali BM, Awny MM, El-Emam SZ. Sesamol defends neuronal damage following cerebral ischemia/reperfusion: a crosstalk of autophagy and Notch1/NLRP3 inflammasome signaling. Inflammopharmacology 2024; 32:629-642. [PMID: 37848698 PMCID: PMC10907497 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-023-01355-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Sesamol (SES) is a phenolic compound found in sesame seed oil. Several studies have revealed its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. However, its complete underlying mechanistic perspective about cerebral ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) lesions has not yet been disclosed. Consequently, we aimed to scrutinize its neuroprotective mechanism against cerebral injury during a global cerebral I/R in a rat model, considering its impact on autophagy and Notch1/NLRP3 inflammasome signaling regulation. METHODS To affirm our purpose, adult Wistar rats were allotted into five groups: sham and the other four groups in which transient global cerebral ischemia was induced by bilateral common ligation (2VO) for 1 h, then reperfusion for either 24 h or 5 days: I/R (1/24), I/R (1/5), SES + I/R (1/24), and SES + I/R (1/5). In treated groups, SES (100 mg/kg, p.o., for 21 days) was administered before cerebral I/R induction. The assessment of histopathological changes in brain tissues, immunohistochemistry, biochemical assays, ELISA, and qRT-PCR were utilized to investigate our hypothesis. RESULTS Advantageously, SES halted the structural neuronal damage with lessened demyelination induced by cerebral I/R injury. Restoring oxidant/antioxidant balance was evident by boosting the total antioxidant capacity and waning lipid peroxidation. Furthermore, SES reduced inflammatory and apoptosis markers. Additionally, SES recovered GFAP, Cx43, and autophagy signaling, which in turn switched off the Notch-1/NLRP3 inflammasome trajectory. CONCLUSIONS Our results revealed the neuroprotective effect of SES against cerebral I/R injury through alleviating injurious events and boosting autophagy, consequently abolishing Notch1/NLRP3 inflammasome signaling.
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- Shorouk Mohamed El-Sayyad
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, October 6 University, Giza, 12585, Egypt
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, October 6 University, Giza, 12585, Egypt
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Biochemistry Department, Ahram Canadian University (ACU), Giza, Egypt
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Pathology, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Biochemistry, October 6 University, Giza, 12585, Egypt
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, October 6 University, Giza, 12585, Egypt
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, October 6 University, Giza, 12585, Egypt.
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Li R, Yang L, Li S, Chen S, Ren Y, Shen L, Dong L, Chen X, Li J, Xu M. C/EBPα alleviates hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury by inhibiting endoplasmic reticulum stress via HDAC1-mediated deacetylation of ATF4. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2024; 38:e23630. [PMID: 38229308 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23630] [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: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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Hepatic ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury is a complex systemic process causing a series clinical problem. C/EBPα is a key transcription factor for hepatocyte function, but its role and mechanism in regulating hepatic IR injury are largely unknown. Occluding portal vein and hepatic artery was used to establish a mouse model of hepatic IR injury. C/EBPα expression was decreased in IR-injured liver compared with the sham, accompanied by increased contents of serum alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), high mobility group box-1, and proportion of hepatic cells. Oxygen and glucose deprivation/recovery (OGD/R) was used to establish a cellular hepatic IR model in WRL-68 hepatocytes in vitro, and C/EBPα was overexpressed in the hepatocytes to evaluate its effect on hepatic IR injury. OGD/R promoted oxidative stress, cell apoptosis and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress in hepatocytes, which was reversed by C/EBPα overexpression. Then, we found that C/EBPα promoted histone deacetylase 1 (HDAC1) transcription through binding to HDAC1 promoter. Moreover, HDAC1 deacetylated the activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4), a key positive regulator of ER stress. Trichostatin-A (an HDAC inhibitor) or ATF4 overexpression reversed the improvement of C/EBPα on OGD/R-induced ER stress and hepatocyte dysfunction. 4-Phenylbutyric acid (an endoplasmic reticulum stress inhibitor) also reversed the hepatic IR injury induced by ATF4 overexpression. Finally, lentivirus-mediated C/EBPα overexpression vector was applied to administrate hepatic IR mice, and the results showed that C/EBPα overexpression ameliorated IR-induced hepatic injury, manifesting with reduced ALT/AST, oxidative stress and ER stress. Altogether, our findings suggested that C/EBPα ameliorated hepatic IR injury by inhibiting ER stress via HDAC1-mediated deacetylation of ATF4 promoter.
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- Rong Li
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an JiaoTong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an JiaoTong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an JiaoTong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an JiaoTong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an JiaoTong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an JiaoTong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an JiaoTong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an JiaoTong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an JiaoTong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an JiaoTong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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Zhang M, Yue X, Zhao X, Lu Y, Liu H, Zhang Z, Ma H, Wang X, Xing H. Macrophage-specific deletion of Notch-1 induced M2 anti-inflammatory effect in atherosclerosis via activation of the PI3K-oxidative stress axis. Aging (Albany NY) 2023; 15:15196-15212. [PMID: 38149979 PMCID: PMC10781475 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Notch-1 signaling is significantly associated with the occurrence and development of atherosclerosis (AS). However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the specific deletion of Notch-1 in AS-associated macrophages are not fully understood. This study aimed to investigate the effects of Notch-1 in AS. METHODS AND RESULTS Tissue samples were obtained from atherosclerotic segments of human carotid arteries. Immunofluorescence staining showed that Notch-1 was significantly colocalized with macrophages (CD68+), and Notch-1 staining was increased in human vulnerable plaques. Notch-1MAC-KO/ApoE-/- mice were generated in which Notch-1 was selectively inactivated in macrophages, and WT for littermate control mice (ApoE-/-/Notch-1WT). A control group was then established. All mice fed with a high-fat and Oil Red O, Movat, a-SMA, CD68, and Sirius red staining were used to evaluate the morphology. Specific deletion of Notch-1 in macrophages repressed the pathophysiology of AS. Immunofluorescent staining and Western blotting revealed that Notch-1MAC-KO repressed M1 and M2 responses in AS. Here, GSEA revealed that Notch-1 activation and PI3K signaling were statistically significantly correlated with each other, and Notch-1 was involved in the regulation of the PI3K signaling pathway. In the in vitro experiments, the secretion of Arg-1 and exosomes was classified by peritoneal macrophages of Notch-1MAC-KO/ApoE-/- and Notch-1WT/ApoE-/- mice. Immunohistochemistry staining and Western blotting were used to measure the expression levels of Notch1, PI3K, p-PI3K, AKT, p-AKT, Arg-1, IL-6, CD36, SREBP-1, CD206, iNOS, cleaved-caspase-3/-9, Bax, CD9, Alix and TSG101 in the peritoneal macrophages and exosomes, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The specific deletion of Notch-1 in macrophage represses the formation and development of AS via the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
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- Mingming Zhang
- Clinical Medicine Research Center, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050051, China
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- Department of Oncology, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050051, China
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- Department of Nursing, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050051, China
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- Clinical Laboratory, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050051, China
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- Clinical Medicine Research Center, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050051, China
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- Clinical Medicine Research Center, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050051, China
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- Clinical Medicine Research Center, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050051, China
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- Clinical Medicine Research Center, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050051, China
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- Clinical Medicine Research Center, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050051, China
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Gao Q, Lu Y, Zhou W. Specific knockout of notch-1 attenuates non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by promoting SHP2 phosphorylation. Aging (Albany NY) 2023; 15:14323-14332. [PMID: 38095642 PMCID: PMC10756087 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205305] [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: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of Notch-1 signaling on NAFLD and its molecular mechanism. METHODS The lipid deposition in liver tissues was detected by oil red O staining. Western blotting was performed to detect the expressions of SREBP1C, SREBP2, LXR, IL-1β, IL-18, NLRP3, Notch-1, NOX2, NOX4, p-PI3K and p-SHP2 in macrophages, and the expressions of ALIX, CD9, IL-1β and SREBP1C in exosomes. Macrophages in the Notch-1MAC-KO group and Notch-1WT group were treated with FFA, and those in the Notch-1WT+FFA group and Notch-1MAC-KO+FFA group were treated with SHP2 inhibitors PHPS1 and Relaxin. RESULTS It was observed by oil red O staining that lipid deposition in mice with NAFLD was reduced in the Notch-1MAC-KO group. The results of Western blotting showed that the expressions of ALIX, CD9, IL-1β and SREBP1C in macrophage exosomes were significantly lower in the Notch-1MAC-KO group than in the Notch-1WT group. In macrophages, the expressions of SREBP1C, SREBP2, LXR, IL-1β, IL-18, Notch-1, NOX2, NOX4 and p-PI3K significantly decreased, while the expression of p-SHP2 significantly increased in the Notch-1MAC-KO group compared with the Notch-1WT group. The Notch-1MAC-KO+FFA group had significantly decreased expressions of SREBP1C, NLRP3, IL-1β, IL-18, SREBP2, NOX2, NOX4 and p-PI3K and a significantly increased expression of p-SHP2 compared with the Notch-1WT+FFA group. However, the differences in the above proteins were all eliminated after PHPS1 and Relaxin were added. CONCLUSION Specific knockout of Notch-1 attenuates NAFLD, and reduces inflammation and lipid deposition in the liver by promoting SHP2 phosphorylation.
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- Qian Gao
- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, China
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- Clinical Laboratory, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang 050000, China
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, China
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Lin Y, Sheng M, Qin H, Zhang P, Wang C, Fu W, Meng X, Wang D, Hou Y. Caspase 6 promotes innate immune activation by functional crosstalk between RIPK1-IκBα axis in liver inflammation. Cell Commun Signal 2023; 21:282. [PMID: 37828624 PMCID: PMC10568785 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-023-01287-x] [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: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Caspase 6 is an essential regulator in innate immunity, inflammasome activation and host defense. We aimed to characterize the causal mechanism of Caspase 6 in liver sterile inflammatory injury. METHODS Human liver tissues were harvested from patients undergoing ischemia-related hepatectomy to evaluate Caspase 6 expression. Subsequently, we created Caspase 6-knockout (Caspase 6KO) mice to analyze roles and molecular mechanisms of macrophage Caspase 6 in murine models of liver ischemia/reperfusion (IR) injury. RESULTS In human liver biopsies, Caspase 6 expression was positively correlated with more severe histopathological injury and higher serum ALT/AST level at one day postoperatively. Moreover, Caspase 6 was mainly elevated in macrophages but not hepatocytes in ischemic livers. Unlike in controls, the Caspase 6-deficient livers were protected against IR injury, as evidenced by inhibition of inflammation, oxidative stress and iron overload. Disruption of macrophage NF-κB essential modulator (NEMO) in Caspase 6-deficient livers deteriorated liver inflammation and ferroptosis. Mechanistically, Caspase 6 deficiency spurred NEMO-mediated IκBα phosphorylation in macrophage. Then phosphorylated-inhibitor of NF-κBα (p-IκBα) co-localized with receptor-interacting serine/ threonine-protein kinase 1 (RIPK1) in the cytoplasm to degradate RIPK1 under inflammatory conditions. The disruption of RIPK1-IκBα interaction preserved RIPK1 degradation, triggering downstream apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1 (ASK1) phosphorylation and inciting NIMA-related kinase 7/NOD-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 3 (NEK7/NLRP3) activation in macrophages. Moreover, ablation of macrophage RIPK1 or ASK1 diminished NEK7/NLRP3-driven inflammatory response and dampened hepatocyte ferroptosis by reducing HMGB1 release from macrophages. CONCLUSIONS Our findings underscore a novel mechanism of Caspase 6 mediated RIPK1-IκBα interaction in regulating macrophage NEK7/NLRP3 function and hepatocytes ferroptosis, which provides therapeutic targets for clinical liver IR injury. Video Abstract.
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- Yuanbang Lin
- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Anshan Road NO. 154, Tianjin, 300052, PR China, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tianjin First Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Anshan Road NO. 154, Tianjin, 300052, PR China, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Anshan Road NO. 154, Tianjin, 300052, PR China, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Anshan Road NO. 154, Tianjin, 300052, PR China, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Anshan Road NO. 154, Tianjin, 300052, PR China, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Anshan Road NO. 154, Tianjin, 300052, PR China, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Anshan Road NO. 154, Tianjin, 300052, PR China, China
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Basu P, Maier C, Averitt DL, Basu A. NLR family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasomes and peripheral neuropathic pain - Emphasis on microRNAs (miRNAs) as important regulators. Eur J Pharmacol 2023; 955:175901. [PMID: 37451423 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2023.175901] [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: 02/18/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Neuropathic pain is caused by the lesion or disease of the somatosensory system and can be initiated and/or maintained by both central and peripheral mechanisms. Nerve injury leads to neuronal damage and apoptosis associated with the release of an array of pathogen- or damage-associated molecular patterns to activate inflammasomes. The activation of the NLR family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome contributes to neuropathic pain and may represent a novel target for pain therapeutic development. In the current review, we provide an up-to-date summary of the recent findings on the involvement of NLRP3 inflammasome in modulating neuropathic pain development and maintenance, focusing on peripheral neuropathic conditions. Here we provide a detailed review of the mechanisms whereby NLRP3 inflammasomes contribute to neuropathic pain via (1) neuroinflammation, (2) apoptosis, (3) pyroptosis, (4) proinflammatory cytokine release, (5) mitochondrial dysfunction, and (6) oxidative stress. We then present the current research literature reporting on the antinociceptive effects of several natural products and pharmacological interventions that target activation, expression, and/or regulation of NLRP3 inflammasome. Furthermore, we emphasize the effects of microRNAs as another regulator of NLRP3 inflammasome. In conclusion, we summarize the possible caveats and future perspectives that might provide successful therapeutic approaches against NLRP3 inflammasome for treating or preventing neuropathic pain conditions.
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- Paramita Basu
- Pittsburgh Center for Pain Research, The Pittsburgh Project to End Opioid Misuse, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA.
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- Division of Biology, School of the Sciences, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX, 76204-5799, USA.
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- Division of Biology, School of the Sciences, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX, 76204-5799, USA.
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- Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences, School of Integrated Health Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, 89154, USA.
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Chen WJ, Zhuang Y, Peng W, Cui W, Zhang SJ, Wang JW. Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang inhibits Notch1 signaling and subsequent NLRP3 activation to alleviate cartilage degradation in KOA mice. Chin Med 2023; 18:80. [PMID: 37386638 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-023-00784-y] [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: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) has a complex pathological mechanism and is difficult to cure. The traditional medicine Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang (DHJST) has been used for the treatment of KOA for more than one thousand years, but its mechanism for treating KOA has not been revealed. In our previous study, we confirmed that DHJST inhibited the activation of NLRP3 signaling in rats and humans. In the current study, we aimed to determine how DHJST inhibits NLRP3 to alleviate knee cartilage damage. METHODS Mice were injected with NLRP3 shRNA or Notch1-overexpressing adenovirus into the tail vein to construct systemic NLRP3 low-expressing or Notch1 high-expressing mice. Mice were injected with papain into the knee joint to replicate the KOA model. DHJST was used to treat KOA model mice with different backgrounds. The thickness of the right paw was measured to evaluate toe swelling. The pathohistological changes and the levels of IL-1β, MMP2, NLRP3, Notch1, collagen 2, collagen 4, HES1, HEY1, and Caspase3 were detected by HE staining, ELISA, immunohistochemical staining, western blotting, or real-time qPCR. RESULTS DHJST reduced tissue swelling and serum and knee cartilage IL-1β levels, inhibited cartilage MMP2 expression, increased collagen 2 and collagen 4 levels, decreased Notch1 and NLRP3 positive expression rates in cartilage, and decreased HES1 and HEY1 mRNA levels in KOA model mice. In addition, NLRP3 interference decreased cartilage MMP2 expression and increased collagen 2 and collagen 4 levels without affecting the expression levels of notch1, HES1 and HEY1 mRNA levels in the synovium of KOA mice. In KOA mice with NLRP interference, DHJST further reduced tissue swelling and knee cartilage damage in mice. Finally, Notch1-overexpressing mice not only showed more severe tissue swelling and knee cartilage degradation but also abolished the therapeutic effect of DHJST on KOA mice. Importantly, the inhibitory effects of DHJST on the mRNA expression of NLRP3, Caspase3 and IL-1β in the knee joint of KOA mice were completely limited after Notch1 overexpression. CONCLUSION DHJST significantly reduced inflammation and cartilage degradation in KOA mice by inhibiting Ntoch1 signaling and its subsequent NLRP3 activation in the knee joint.
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- Wen-Jin Chen
- Department of Orthopaedics, Wuxi 9th People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, No. 999 of Liangxi Road, Wuxi, 214062, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wuxi 9th People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, No. 999 of Liangxi Road, Wuxi, 214062, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wuxi 9th People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, No. 999 of Liangxi Road, Wuxi, 214062, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wuxi 9th People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, No. 999 of Liangxi Road, Wuxi, 214062, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wuxi 9th People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, No. 999 of Liangxi Road, Wuxi, 214062, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wuxi Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 8 West of Zhongnan Road, Wuxi, 214071, China.
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Su J, Tao Y, Liu J, Sun J, Zeng Y, Meng X, Fan G, Zhang Y. Tibetan medicine Qi-Sai-Er-Sang-Dang-Song Decoction inhibits TNF-α-induced rheumatoid arthritis in human fibroblast-like synoviocytes via regulating NOTCH1/NF-κB/NLRP3 pathway. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 310:116402. [PMID: 36966850 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Qi-Sai-Er-Sang-Dang-Song Decoction (QSD, ཆུ་སེར་སེང་ལྡེང་སུམ་ཐང་།), a Tibetan classical herbal formula, is commonly used in Tibetan hospital preparation for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Its efficacy is to relieve inflammation, dispel cold, remove dampness, and alleviate pain. However, its anti-RA mechanism is still unclear. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to investigate the effect of QSD on rheumatoid arthritis and explore its anti-inflammatory mechanism against human fibroblast-like synoviocytes (HFLSs) by regulating the notch family of receptors (NOTCH1)/Nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB)/nucleotide-binding (NLRP3) pathway. MATERIALS AND METHODS We used ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with Q-TOF mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF-MS) to identify the chemical composition of QSD. Then, HFLSs were exposed to drug-containing serum. The effect of QSD drug-containing serum on HFLS viability was detected using the cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay. Next, we explored the anti-inflammatory effect of QSD using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for inflammatory factors, such as interleukin-18 (IL-18), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and interleukin-6 (IL-6). The expression of NOTCH-related proteins, a member of the NOTCH1, Cleaved NOTCH1, hairy and enhancer of split-1 (HES-1), NF-κB p65, NF-κB pp65, NLRP3, and delta-like 1 (DLL-1), was examined using western blotting. Furthermore, the relative mRNA expression levels of NOTCH1, NF-κB p65, NLRP3, DLL-1, and HES-1 were detected using real-time quantitative (RT-qPCR). To explore the mechanism underlying the anti-RA effect of QSD, we the used the NOTCH signaling pathway inhibitor LY411575 and transfection with a NOTCH1 siRNA. In addition, we employed immunofluorescence to determine the expression of HES-1 and NF-κB p65 in vitro. RESULT Our results revealed that QSD ameliorated inflammation in HFLSs. Compared with the model group, the QSD drug-containing serum group had obviously down-regulated levels of IL-18, IL-1β, and IL-6. Consistently, the CCK-8 results showed that the QSD drug-containing serum had no obvious toxicity towards HFLSs. Moreover, both LY411575 and siNOTCH1, QSD could reduce NOTCH1, NLRP3, and HES-1 protein expression levels, and LY411575 could significantly inhibit the expression levels of NF-κB p65, NF-κB pp65, and Cleaved NOTCH1 (p < 0.05). siNOTCH1 could also suppress the expression of DLL-1. The RT-qPCR results indicated that QSD could downregulate the relative mRNA expression levels of NOTCH1, NF-κB p65, NLRP3, DLL-1, and HES-1 in HFLSs (p < 0.05). In the immunofluorescence experiment, the fluorescence intensities of HES-1 and NF-κB p65 in HFLSs were found to decrease after exposure to QSD drug-containing serum (p < 0.05). Ultimately, 44 chemical components were detected in QSD using UPLC-Q-TOF-MS. CONCLUSION This study reveals that the QSD can markedly ameliorate inflammation induced by TNF-α on HFLS. The effect of QSD on HFLS may be exerted by inhibition of the NOTCH1/NF-κB/NLRP3 signaling pathway.
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- Jinsong Su
- Research Institute of Integrated TCM and Western Medicine, Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Ethnic Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China
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- Research Institute of Integrated TCM and Western Medicine, Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China
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- Research Institute of Integrated TCM and Western Medicine, Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Ethnic Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Ethnic Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China.
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Yang T, Qu X, Zhao J, Wang X, Wang Q, Dai J, Zhu C, Li J, Jiang L. Macrophage PTEN controls STING-induced inflammation and necroptosis through NICD/NRF2 signaling in APAP-induced liver injury. Cell Commun Signal 2023; 21:160. [PMID: 37370115 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-023-01175-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome 10 (PTEN) signaling has been known to play a critical role in maintaining cellular and tissue homeostasis, which also has an essential role in the inflammatory response. However, it remains unidentified whether and how the macrophage PTEN may govern the innate immune signaling stimulator of interferon genes (STING) mediated inflammation and hepatocyte necroptosis in APAP-induced liver injury (AILI). METHODS Myeloid-specific PTEN knockout (PTENM-KO) and floxed PTEN (PTENFL/FL) mice were treated with APAP (400 mg/kg) or PBS. In a parallel in vitro study, bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMMs) were isolated from these conditional knockout mice and transfected with CRISPR/Cas9-mediated Notch1 knockout (KO) or CRISPR/Cas9-mediated STING activation vector followed by LPS (100 ng/ml) stimulation. RESULTS Here, we report that myeloid-specific PTEN knockout (PTENM-KO) mice were resistant to oxidative stress-induced hepatocellular injury with reduced macrophage/neutrophil accumulation and proinflammatory mediators in AILI. PTENM-KO increased the interaction of nuclear Notch intracellular domain (NICD) and nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (NRF2) in the macrophage nucleus, reducing reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. Mechanistically, it is worth noting that macrophage NICD and NRF2 co-localize within the nucleus under inflammatory conditions. Additionally, Notch1 promotes the interaction of immunoglobulin kappa J region (RBPjκ) with NRF2. Disruption of the Notch1 signal in PTEN deletion macrophages, reduced RBPjκ and NRF2 binding, and activated STING signaling. Moreover, PTENM-KO macrophages with STING activated led to ROS generation and TNF-α release, resulting in hepatocyte necroptosis upon co-culture with primary hepatocytes. CONCLUSIONS Our findings demonstrate that the macrophage PTEN-NICD/NRF2-STING axis is critical to regulating oxidative stress-induced liver inflammation and necroptosis in AILI and implies the therapeutic potential for managing sterile liver inflammation. Video Abstract.
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- Tao Yang
- Department of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital With Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated People's Hospital of Jiangsu University, The Zhenjiang Clinical Medical College of Nanjing Medical University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital With Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital With Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital With Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital With Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital With Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital With Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital With Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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Bai MR, Pei HY, Zhou Y, Song HL, Pan WH, Gong YM, Wu WJ, Yu WW, Cui MM, Gu BL, Chu X, Cai W. Association analysis and functional follow-up identified common variants of JAG1 accounting for risk to biliary atresia. Front Genet 2023; 14:1186882. [PMID: 37255715 PMCID: PMC10225652 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2023.1186882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023] Open
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Background: Biliary atresia (BA) is a destructive, obliterative cholangiopathy characterized by progressive fibro-inflammatory disorder and obliteration of intra- and extrahepatic bile ducts. The Jagged1 (JAG1) gene mutations have been found in some isolated BA cases. We aim to explore the association of common variants in JAG1 with isolated BA risk in the Chinese Han population. Methods: We genotyped 31 tag single nucleotide polymorphisms covering the JAG1 gene region in 333 BA patients and 1,665 healthy controls from the Chinese population, and performed case-control association analysis. The expression patterns of JAG1 homologs were investigated in zebrafish embryos, and the roles of jag1a and jag1b in biliary development were examined by morpholino knockdown in zebrafish. Results: Single nucleotide polymorphisms rs6077861 [P Allelic = 1.74 × 10-4, odds ratio = 1.78, 95% confidence interval: 1.31-2.40] and rs3748478 (P Allelic = 5.77 × 10-4, odds ratio = 1.39, 95% confidence interval: 1.15-1.67) located in the intron region of JAG1 showed significant associations with BA susceptibility. The JAG1 homologs, jag1a and jag1b genes were expressed in the developing hepatobiliary duct of zebrafish, especially at 72 and 96 h postfertilization. Knockdown of both jag1a and jag1b led to poor biliary secretion, sparse intrahepatic bile duct network and smaller or no gallbladders compared with control embryos in the zebrafish model. Conclusion: Common genetic variants of JAG1 were associated with BA susceptibility. Knockdown of JAG1 homologs led to defective intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile ducts in zebrafish. These results suggest that JAG1 might be implicated in the etiology of BA.
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- Mei-Rong Bai
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Institute of Pediatric Research, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Pediatric Research, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Pediatric Research, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Pediatric Research, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Pediatric Research, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Pediatric Research, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Institute of Pediatric Research, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Institute of Pediatric Research, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Shanghai, China
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Chen Z, Gu Q, Chen R. miR-146a-5p regulates autophagy and NLRP3 inflammasome activation in epithelial barrier damage in the in vitro cell model of ulcerative colitis through the RNF8/Notch1/mTORC1 pathway. Immunobiology 2023; 228:152386. [PMID: 37329823 DOI: 10.1016/j.imbio.2023.152386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the colon that can be influenced by microRNAs (miRNAs). This study aims to investigate the impact of miR-146a-5p on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced Caco-2/HT-29 cell autophagy and NLRP3 inflammasome activation and the underlying mechanism, with the aim of identifying potential therapeutic targets. We used LPS to establish Caco-2/HT-29 cell models and measured cell viability by CCK-8. The levels of miR-146a-5p, RNF8, markers of NLRP3 inflammasome activation and autophagy, proteins involved in the Notch1/mTORC1 pathway, and inflammatory factors were assessed by RT-qPCR, Western blot, and ELISA. Intestinal epithelial barrier function was evaluated by measuring transepithelial electrical resistance. Autophagic flux was measured using tandem fluorescent-labeled LC3. miR-146a-5p was highly-expressed in LPS-induced Caco-2/HT-29 cells, and autophagy flux was blocked at the autolysosomal stage after LPS induction. Inhibition of miR-146a-5p suppressed NLRP3 inflammasome activation, reduced intestinal epithelial barrier damage, and facilitated autophagy inhibition in LPS-induced Caco-2/HT-29 cells. The autophagy inhibitor NH4Cl partially nullified the inhibitory effects of miR-146a-5p inhibition on NLRP3 inflammation activation. miR-146a-5p targeted RNF8, and silencing RNF8 partly abrogated the action of miR-146a-5p inhibition on promoting autophagy and inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasome activation. miR-146a-5p inhibition suppressed the Notch1/mTORC1 pathway activation by upregulating RNF8. Inhibition of the Notch1/mTORC1 pathway partially nullified the function of silencing RNF8 on inhibiting autophagy and bolstering NLRP3 inflammasome activation. In conclusion, miR-146a-5p inhibition may be a potential therapeutic approach for UC, as it facilitates autophagy of LPS-stimulated Caco-2/HT-29 cells, inhibits NLRP3 inflammasome activation, and reduces intestinal epithelial barrier damage by upregulating RNF8 and suppressing the Notch1/mTORC1 pathway.
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- Zepeng Chen
- Department of Anorectal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China; First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- Department of Anorectal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China; First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- Department of Anorectal Surgery, Xuzhou City Hospital of TCM, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221000, China.
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Guo P, Yi H, Han M, Liu X, Chen K, Qing J, Yang F. Dexmedetomidine alleviates myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury by down-regulating miR-34b-3p to activate the Jagged1/Notch signaling pathway. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 116:109766. [PMID: 36764271 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.109766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Myocardial ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury is a fatal event that usually occurs after reperfusion therapy for myocardial infarction. Dexmedetomidine (Dex) has been shown to be beneficial in the treatment of myocardial infarction, however, its underlying mechanism for regulating I/R injury is unclear. METHODS H9c2 cell and rat models of I/R injury were established via oxygen-glucose deprivation reoxygenation (OGD/R) and occlusion of the left anterior descending branch of coronary artery, respectively. Flow cytometry, MTT, or DHE assay detected cell activity, ROS, or apoptosis, respectively. The expression levels of miR-34b-3p and related mRNAs were determined using qRT-PCR. Related protein expression levels were detected by Western blotting and ELISA test. The interaction between miR-34b-3p and Jagged1 was assessed by dual luciferase reporter and RIP assays. The morphology of cardiac tissue was examined by TTC, HE, and TUNEL labeling. RESULTS Dex markedly inhibited the inflammatory damage and apoptosis caused by OGD/R in H9c2 cells. MiR-34b-3p and Jagged1 levels were increased and decreased in myocardial I/R injury model, respectively, while Dex reversed this effect. Moreover, miR-34b-3p was firstly reported to directly bind and decrease Jagged1 expression, thereby inhibiting Notch signaling pathway. Transfection of agomiR-34b-3p or Jagged1 silencing eliminated Dex's defensive impact on OGD/R-induced cardiomyocytes damage. Dex relieved the myocardial I/R injury of rats via inhibiting miR-34b-3p and further activating Notch signaling pathway. CONCLUSION Dex protected myocardium from I/R injury via suppressing miR-34b-3p to activate Jagged1-mediated Notch signaling pathway. Our findings revealed a novel mechanism underlying of Dex on myocardial I/R injury.
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- Peng Guo
- Department of Anesthesiology, The First People's Hospital of Huaihua, Huaihua 418000, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second People's Hospital of Yueyang, Yueyang 414000, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230036, Anhui Province, PR China; Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First People's Hospital of Huaihua, Huaihua 418000, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang 421001, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang 421001, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First People's Hospital of Huaihua, Huaihua 418000, Hunan Province, PR China; Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA; Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang 421001, Hunan Province, PR China.
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Li J, Ruan S, Jia J, Li Q, Jia R, Wan L, Yang X, Teng P, Peng Q, Shi YD, Yu P, Pan Y, Duan ML, Liu WT, Zhang L, Hu L. Hydrogen attenuates postoperative pain through Trx1/ASK1/MMP9 signaling pathway. J Neuroinflammation 2023; 20:22. [PMID: 36737785 PMCID: PMC9896749 DOI: 10.1186/s12974-022-02670-0] [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: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Postoperative pain is a serious clinical problem with a poorly understood mechanism, and lacks effective treatment. Hydrogen (H2) can reduce neuroinflammation; therefore, we hypothesize that H2 may alleviate postoperative pain, and aimed to investigate the underlying mechanism. METHODS Mice were used to establish a postoperative pain model using plantar incision surgery. Mechanical allodynia was measured using the von Frey test. Cell signaling was assayed using gelatin zymography, western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence staining. Animals or BV-2 cells were received with/without ASK1 and Trx1 inhibitors to investigate the effects of H2 on microglia. RESULTS Plantar incision surgery increased MMP-9 activity and ASK1 phosphorylation in the spinal cord of mice. MMP-9 knockout and the ASK1 inhibitor, NQDI-1, attenuated postoperative pain. H2 increased the expression of Trx1 in the spinal cord and in BV-2 cells. H2 treatment mimicked NQDI1 in decreasing the phosphorylation of ASK1, p38 and JNK. It also reduced MMP-9 activity, downregulated pro-IL-1β maturation and IBA-1 expression in the spinal cord of mice, and ameliorated postoperative pain. The protective effects of H2 were abolished by the Trx1 inhibitor, PX12. In vitro, in BV-2 cells, H2 also mimicked NQDI1 in inhibiting the phosphorylation of ASK1, p38, and JNK, and also reduced MMP-9 activity and decreased IBA-1 expression induced by LPS. The Trx1 inhibitor, PX12, abolished the protective effects of H2 in BV-2 cells. CONCLUSIONS For the first time, the results of our study confirm that H2 can be used as a therapeutic agent to alleviate postoperative pain through the Trx1/ASK1/MMP9 signaling pathway. MMP-9 and ASK1 may be the target molecules for relieving postoperative pain.
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- Juan Li
- grid.89957.3a0000 0000 9255 8984Department of Anesthesiology, BenQ Medical Center, The Affiliated BenQ Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210019 Jiangsu China ,grid.41156.370000 0001 2314 964XDepartment of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210002 Jiangsu China ,grid.41156.370000 0001 2314 964XState Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210002 Jiangsu China
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- grid.89957.3a0000 0000 9255 8984Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029 Jiangsu China
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- grid.412676.00000 0004 1799 0784Department of Orthopedics, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Integration of Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing, 210029 Jiangsu China
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- grid.89957.3a0000 0000 9255 8984Department of Anesthesiology, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211100 Jiangsu China
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- grid.89957.3a0000 0000 9255 8984Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029 Jiangsu China
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- grid.89957.3a0000 0000 9255 8984Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029 Jiangsu China
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- grid.89957.3a0000 0000 9255 8984Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029 Jiangsu China
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- grid.89957.3a0000 0000 9255 8984Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029 Jiangsu China
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- grid.89957.3a0000 0000 9255 8984Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029 Jiangsu China
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- grid.89957.3a0000 0000 9255 8984Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211100 Jiangsu China
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- grid.41156.370000 0001 2314 964XDepartment of Burn and Plastic, Jingling Hospital, School of Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210002 Jiangsu China
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- grid.412676.00000 0004 1799 0784Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029 China
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- grid.89957.3a0000 0000 9255 8984Department of Anesthesiology, BenQ Medical Center, The Affiliated BenQ Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210019 Jiangsu China ,grid.41156.370000 0001 2314 964XDepartment of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210002 Jiangsu China ,grid.41156.370000 0001 2314 964XState Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210002 Jiangsu China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 72 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210008, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China.
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HSF1 Alleviates Brain Injury by Inhibiting NLRP3-Induced Pyroptosis in a Sepsis Model. Mediators Inflamm 2023; 2023:2252255. [PMID: 36741074 PMCID: PMC9897924 DOI: 10.1155/2023/2252255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Background Sepsis, which could cause a systemic inflammatory response, is a life-threatening disease with a high morbidity and mortality rate. There is evidence that brain injury may be related to severe systemic infection induced by sepsis. The brain injury caused by sepsis could increase the risk of mortality in septic patients, which seriously affects the septic patient's prognosis of survival. Although there remains a focus on sepsis research, clinical measures to prevent and treat brain injury in sepsis are not yet available, and the high mortality rate is still a big health burden. Therefore, it is necessary to investigate the new molecules or regulated pathways that can effectively inhibit the progress of sepsis. Objective NLR family pyrin domain-containing 3 (NLRP3) increased in the procession of sepsis and functioned as the key regulator of pyroptosis. Heat shock factor 1 (HSF1) can protect organs from multiorgan dysfunction syndrome induced by lipopolysaccharides in mice, and NLRP3 could be inhibited by HSF1 in many organs. However, whether HSF1 regulated NLRP3 in sepsis-induced brain injury, as well as the detailed mechanism of HSF1 in brain injury, remains unknown in the sepsis model. In this research, we try to explore the relationship between HSF1 and NLRP3 in a sepsis model and try to reveal the mechanism of HSF1 inhibiting the process of brain injury. Methods In this study, we used wild-type mice and hsf1 -/- mice for in vivo research and PC12 cells for in vitro research. Real-time PCR and Western blot were used to analyze the expression of HSF1, NLRP3, cytokines, and pyrolytic proteins. EthD-III staining was chosen to detect the pyroptosis of the hippocampus and PC12 cells. Results The results showed that HSF1 is negatively related to pyroptosis. The pyroptosis in cells of brain tissue was significantly increased in the hsf1 -/- mouse model compared to hsf1 +/+ mice. In PC12 cells, hsf1 siRNA can upregulate pyroptosis while HSF1-transfected plasmid could inhibit the pyroptosis. HSF1 could negatively regulate the NLRP3 pathway in PC12 cells, while hsf1 siRNA enhanced the pyroptosis in PC12 cells, which could be reversed by nlrp3 siRNA. Conclusion These results imply that HSF1 could alleviate sepsis-induced brain injury by inhibiting pyroptosis through the NLRP3-dependent pathway in brain tissue and PC12 cells, suggesting HSF1 as a potential molecular target for treating brain injury in sepsis clinical studies.
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Zhou Q, Chen X, Chen Q, Hao L. Analysis of Angiogenesis-Related Signatures in the Tumor Immune Microenvironment and Identification of Clinical Prognostic Regulators in Lung Adenocarcinoma. Crit Rev Eukaryot Gene Expr 2023; 33:1-16. [PMID: 37522541 DOI: 10.1615/critreveukaryotgeneexpr.2023047785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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Tumor angiogenesis is considered to be an important part of the mechanism of tumor progression and metastasis, and its specific function in lung adenocarcinoma has not been fully studied. In this study, we used the transcriptome and genome data of lung adenocarcinoma patients to analyze the expression of 36 angiogenesis regulators in lung adenocarcinoma. Consensus clustering analysis divided lung adenocarcinoma samples into 4 subtypes, A, B, C, and D, and the expression of most angiogenesis regulators in subtype B was higher than that in other subtypes. Immunological analysis indicated that subtype B is likely to display the characteristics of a hot tumor with a more active TME. With the help of Lasso-Cox regression analysis, we successfully constructed a risk model involving five Angiogenesis Regulators genes (CCND2, JAG1, MSX1, STC1, TIMP1), which will be helpful for clinical personalized treatment and prognosis prediction. In addition, JAG1 has the highest mutation rate in tumors, and its cancer-promoting function is reflected in a variety of tumors, which provides important clues for the development of new broad-spectrum anti-cancer targets in the future. We successfully constructed a risk model involving five angiogenesis regulators genes (CCND2, JAG1, MSX1, STC1, TIMP1), which may be helpful for clinical personalized treatment and prognosis prediction. In addition, JAG1 has the highest mutation rate in tumors and plays a leading role in the protein interaction network. Its tumor-promoting function is reflected in a variety of tumors and may become a broad-spectrum anti-cancer target in the future.
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- Qing Zhou
- Central Laboratory, The People's Hospital of Baoan Shenzhen, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Central Laboratory, The People's Hospital of Baoan Shenzhen, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Science and Education Department, Shenzhen Baoan Shiyan People's Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, P.R. China
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- Science and Education Department, Shenzhen Baoan Shiyan People's Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, P.R. China
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Wu Y, Yang X, Ju Y, Zhao F. Fraxinol attenuates LPS-induced acute lung injury by equilibrating ACE-Ang II-AT1R and ACE2-Ang (1-7)-Mas and inhibiting NLRP3. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2022; 60:979-989. [PMID: 35588103 PMCID: PMC9122403 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2022.2067571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Revised: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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CONTEXT Acute lung injury (ALI) is a serious heterogenous pulmonary disorder. Fraxinol was selected for this study since it is a simple coumarin compound, not previously investigated in ALI. OBJECTIVES This study investigates the ALI therapeutic effect and mechanisms of fraxinol. MATERIALS AND METHODS Male BALB/c mice were treated with fraxinol (20, 40, and 80 mg/kg) following intranasal injection of lipopolysaccharide (LPS; 10 μg in 50 μL). The mice in control group were intratracheally injected with 50 μL phosphate buffered saline (PBS). Raw264.7 cells were treated with fraxinol by 100 ng/mL LPS for 6 h, then treated by different concentrations of fraxinol (5, 10, and 25 μM) for 48 h. Cells in control group were treated with PBS. RESULTS Fraxinol with doses of 20, 40, and 80 mg/kg significantly attenuated LPS-induced lung injury in mice (lung injury score, 10.4, 31.2, 50.3%). Fraxinol attenuated the apoptosis and nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptor family pyrin domain-containing-3 (NLRP3) activation induced by LPS (apoptosis, 18.3, 30.2, 55.6%; NLRP3, 30.0, 47.7, 63.6%). The anti-apoptosis and anti-inflammation effects of fraxinol were also confirmed in Raw264.7 cells (apoptosis, 38.8, 55.3, 68.9%; NLRP3, 20.6, 55.7, 73.9%). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION The anti-ALI effects of fraxinol maybe by equilibrating ACE-Ang II-AT1R and ACE2-Ang (1-7)-Mas axis and inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasome. Our research provides a candidate drug in the treatment of ALI.
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- Yan Wu
- Department of Pediatrics, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- CONTACT Fei Zhao Department of Pediatrics, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University. 247 Beiyuan Street, Jinan, Shandong, 250033, China
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Wan J, Liu D, Pan S, Zhou S, Liu Z. NLRP3-mediated pyroptosis in diabetic nephropathy. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:998574. [PMID: 36304156 PMCID: PMC9593054 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.998574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is the main cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), which is characterized by a series of abnormal changes such as glomerulosclerosis, podocyte loss, renal tubular atrophy and excessive deposition of extracellular matrix. Simultaneously, the occurrence of inflammatory reaction can promote the aggravation of DN-induced kidney injury. The most important processes in the canonical inflammasome pathway are inflammasome activation and membrane pore formation mediated by gasdermin family. Converging studies shows that pyroptosis can occur in renal intrinsic cells and participate in the development of DN, and its activation mechanism involves a variety of signaling pathways. Meanwhile, the activation of the NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain associated protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome can not only lead to the occurrence of inflammatory response, but also induce pyroptosis. In addition, a number of drugs targeting pyroptosis-associated proteins have been shown to have potential for treating DN. Consequently, the pathogenesis of pyroptosis and several possible activation pathways of NLRP3 inflammasome were reviewed, and the potential drugs used to treat pyroptosis in DN were summarized in this review. Although relevant studies are still not thorough and comprehensive, these findings still have certain reference value for the understanding, treatment and prognosis of DN.
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- Jiayi Wan
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Integrated Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Research Institute of Nephrology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Province Research Center for Kidney Disease, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease in Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Integrated Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Research Institute of Nephrology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Province Research Center for Kidney Disease, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease in Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Integrated Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Research Institute of Nephrology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Province Research Center for Kidney Disease, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease in Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Integrated Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Research Institute of Nephrology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Province Research Center for Kidney Disease, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease in Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Sijie Zhou, ; Zhangsuo Liu,
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Integrated Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Research Institute of Nephrology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Province Research Center for Kidney Disease, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease in Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Sijie Zhou, ; Zhangsuo Liu,
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Dery KJ, Kupiec-Weglinski JW. New insights into ischemia-reperfusion injury signaling pathways in organ transplantation. Curr Opin Organ Transplant 2022; 27:424-433. [PMID: 35857344 DOI: 10.1097/mot.0000000000001005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) leading to allograft rejection in solid organ transplant recipients is a devastating event that compromises graft and patient survival. As our clinical knowledge regarding its definition and presentation has significantly improved over the last years, adequate biomarkers translating to important therapeutic intervention remains a challenge. This review will summarize recent findings in this area. RECENT FINDINGS In the past 18 months, our understanding of organ transplantation IRI has improved. IRI involves a positive amplification feedback loop encompassing damaged cells at the graft site, the activity of redox-sensitive damage-associated molecular patterns, and local sequestration of recipient-derived monocytes, lymphocytes and polymorphonuclear leukocytes, like neutrophils, to sustain the immunological cascade and to enhance the destruction of the foreign tissue. Recent studies have identified critical components leading to IRI, including the oxidation state of high mobility group box 1, a classic danger signal, its role in the Toll-like receptor 4-interleukin (IL)-23-IL-17A signaling axis, and the role of neutrophils and CD321, a marker for transmigration of circulating leukocytes into the inflamed tissue. In addition, recent findings imply that the protective functions mediated by autophagy activation counterbalance the detrimental nucleotide-binding domain-like receptor family, pyrin domain containing 3 inflammasome pathway. Finally, clinical studies reveal the posttransplant variables associated with early allograft dysfunction and IRI. SUMMARY The future challenge will be understanding how crosstalk at the molecular and cellular levels integrate prospectively to predict which peri-transplant signals are essential for long-term clinical outcomes.
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- Kenneth J Dery
- The Dumont-UCLA Transplantation Center, Department of Surgery, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Xu D, Qu X, Tian Y, Jie Z, Xi Z, Xue F, Ma X, Zhu J, Xia Q. Macrophage Notch1 inhibits TAK1 function and RIPK3-mediated hepatocyte necroptosis through activation of β-catenin signaling in liver ischemia and reperfusion injury. Cell Commun Signal 2022; 20:144. [PMID: 36114543 PMCID: PMC9479434 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-022-00901-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Notch signaling is highly conserved and critically involved in cell differentiation, immunity, and survival. Activation of the Notch pathway modulates immune cell functions during the inflammatory response. However, it remains unknown whether and how the macrophage Notch1 may control the innate immune signaling TAK1, and RIPK3-mediated hepatocyte necroptosis in liver ischemia and reperfusion injury (IRI). This study investigated the molecular mechanisms of macrophage Notch1 in modulating TAK1-mediated innate immune responses and RIPK3 functions in liver IRI. Methods Myeloid-specific Notch1 knockout (Notch1M−KO) and floxed Notch1 (Notch1FL/FL) mice (n = 6/group) were subjected to 90 min partial liver warm ischemia followed by 6 h of reperfusion. In a parallel in vitro study, bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMMs) were isolated from these conditional knockout mice and transfected with CRISPR/Cas9-mediated β-catenin knockout (KO) vector followed by LPS (100 ng/ml) stimulation. Results IR stress-induced Notch1 activation evidenced by increased nuclear Notch intracellular domain (NICD) expression in liver macrophages. Myeloid Notch1 deficiency exacerbated IR-induced liver damage, with increased serum ALT levels, macrophage/neutrophil accumulation, and proinflammatory cytokines/chemokines production compared to the Notch1FL/FL controls. Unlike in the Notch1FL/FL controls, Notch1M−KO enhanced TRAF6, TAK1, NF-κB, RIPK3, and MLKL but reduced β-catenin activation in ischemic livers. However, adoptive transfer of lentivirus β-catenin-modified macrophages markedly improved liver function with reduced TRAF6, p-TAK1, RIPK3 and p-MLKL in IR-challenged livers. Moreover, disruption of RIPK3 in Notch1M−KO mice with an in vivo mannose-mediated RIPK3 siRNA delivery system diminished IR-triggered hepatocyte death. In vitro studies showed that macrophage NICD and β-catenin co-localized in the nucleus, whereby β-catenin interacted with NICD in response to LPS stimulation. Disruption of β-catenin with a CRISPR/Cas9-mediated β-catenin KO in Notch1FL/FL macrophage augmented TRAF6 activation leading to enhanced TAK1 function. While CRISPR/Cas9-mediated TRAF6 KO in Notch1M−KO macrophage inhibited RIPK3-mediated hepatocyte necroptosis after co-culture with primary hepatocytes. Conclusions Macrophage Notch1 controls TAK1-mediated innate immune responses and RIPK3-mediated hepatocyte necroptosis through activation of β-catenin. β-catenin is required for the macrophage Notch1-mediated immune regulation in liver IRI. Our findings demonstrate that the macrophage Notch1-β-catenin axis is a crucial regulatory mechanism in IR-triggered liver inflammation and provide novel therapeutic potential in organ IRI and transplant recipients. Video abstract
Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12964-022-00901-8.
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Liu SY, Qu HT, Sun RJ, Yuan D, Sui XH, Shan NN. High-throughput DNA methylation analysis in ITP confirms NOTCH1 hypermethylation through the Th1 and Th2 cell differentiation pathways. Int Immunopharmacol 2022; 111:109105. [PMID: 35930913 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2022.109105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a prevalent autoimmune disease with a complex aetiology where DNA methylation changes are becoming triggers. METHOD To investigate novel abnormally methylated genes in the pathogenesis of ITP, we performed a high-throughput methylation analysis on 21 ITP patients and 9 normal control samples. We analysed the extent of key methylated genes and their downstream cytokines through Luminex assay or qRT-PCR. Then, bone marrow mononuclear cells were extracted from ITP patients, and decitabine (demethylation drug) was added to the culture medium of cultured cells. qRT-PCR and ELISA were used to detect whether decitabine could effectively affect target genes and related cytokines. RESULTS Through the STRING and Metascape databases, hypermethylated NOTCH1 can be identified and can influence ITP by regulating many downstream cytokines through Th1 and Th2 cell differentiation pathways. Compared with those in the normal control group, the expression levels of NOTCH1 and its downstream Th2 cytokines (IL-4, IL-10, and GATA3) were significantly decreased and those of Th1 cytokines (IFN-γ, IL-12, and TNF-α) were significantly increased in the ITP group. Decitabine exerts its demethylation effect, so the expression of NOTCH1 and its related cytokines in the ITP group treated with 100 nM decitabine were significantly reversed. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that the pathogenesis of ITP may exert its influence on epigenetics through alteration of DNA methylation at regulatory regions of the target NOTCH1 gene in the Th1 and Th2 cell differentiation pathways. At the same time, decitabine may achieve a therapeutic effect on ITP by demethylation.
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- Shu-Yan Liu
- Department of Haematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, China
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- Department of Haematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, China; Department of Haematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Clinical Immunology Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Haematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, China; Department of Haematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, China
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- Department of Haematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, China; Department of Haematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, China.
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- Department of Haematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, China; Department of Haematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, China.
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Yu M, Zhou M, Li J, Zong R, Yan Y, Kong L, Zhu Q, Li C. Notch-activated mesenchymal stromal/stem cells enhance the protective effect against acetaminophen-induced acute liver injury by activating AMPK/SIRT1 pathway. Stem Cell Res Ther 2022; 13:318. [PMID: 35842731 PMCID: PMC9288678 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-022-02999-6] [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: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Notch signaling plays important roles in regulating innate immunity. However, little is known about the role of Notch in mesenchymal stromal/stem cell (MSC)-mediated immunomodulation during liver inflammatory response. Methods Notch activation in human umbilical cord-derived MSCs was performed by a tissue culture plate coated with Notch ligand, recombinant human Jagged1 (JAG1). Mice were given intravenous injection of Notch-activated MSCs after acetaminophen (APAP)-induced acute liver injury. Liver tissues were collected and analyzed by histology and immunohistochemistry. Results MSC administration reduced APAP-induced hepatocellular damage, as manifested by decreased serum ALT levels, intrahepatic macrophage/neutrophil infiltration, hepatocellular apoptosis and proinflammatory mediators. The anti-inflammatory activity and therapeutic effects of MSCs were greatly enhanced by Notch activation via its ligand JAG1. However, Notch2 disruption in MSCs markedly diminished the protective effect of MSCs against APAP-induced acute liver injury, even in the presence of JAG1 pretreatment. Strikingly, Notch-activated MSCs promoted AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPKα) phosphorylation, increased the sirtuins 1 (SIRT1) deacetylase expression, but downregulated spliced X-box-binding protein 1 (XBP1s) expression and consequently reduced NLR family pyrin domain-containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome activation. Furthermore, SIRT1 disruption or XBP1s overexpression in macrophages exacerbated APAP-triggered liver inflammation and augmented NLRP3/caspase-1 activity in MSC-administrated mice. Mechanistic studies further demonstrated that JAG1-pretreated MSCs activated Notch2/COX2/PGE2 signaling, which in turn induced macrophage AMPK/SIRT1 activation, leading to XBP1s deacetylation and inhibition of NLRP3 activity. Conclusions Activation of Notch2 is required for the ability of MSCs to reduce the severity of APAP-induced liver damage in mice. Our findings underscore a novel molecular insights into MSCs-mediated immunomodulation by activating Notch2/COX2/AMPK/SIRT1 pathway and thus provide a new strategy for the treatment of liver inflammatory diseases. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13287-022-02999-6.
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- Mengxue Yu
- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China.,Department of Biological Repositories, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Neurocritical Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China.,Department of Anatomy and Histology Embryology, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China.
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Expression and Mechanism of TXNIP/NLRP3 Inflammasome in Sciatic Nerve of Type 2 Diabetic Rats. DISEASE MARKERS 2022; 2022:9696303. [PMID: 35845136 PMCID: PMC9286945 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9696303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Objective To determine the expression profiling and mechanism of thioredoxin-interacting protein (TXNIP)/nucleotide-binding domain-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome pathway in sciatic nerve (SN) of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) rats. Methods Ten out of the 35 healthy SD rats (specific pathogen free) purchased were randomized into the control group, while the others were established a T2DM model by feeding a high-fat and high-sugar diet plus laparoscopic injection of 1% streptozotocin (STZ). The successfully modeled rats were subgrouped into two arms: a DM group with 10 rats and a resveratrol- (RES-) treated DM intervention group with 11 rats. Normal saline to control and DM groups. Alterations in fasting blood glucose (FBG) and body weight (BW) at different time points after administration were observed. Sciatic nerve conduction velocity (SNCV) and mechanical pain threshold (MPT) were measured. TXNIP, NLRP3, caspase-1, and interleukin- (IL-) 1β levels in rat SN tissue were determined. Results DM group rats showed higher FBG and lower BW than control rats at different time points (P < 0.05). The FBG of DM intervention group at 2, 4, and 6 weeks after administration was lower, and the BW at 4 and 6 weeks after dosing was higher than DM group. Higher MPT and SNCV were determined in DM intervention group versus DM group (P < 0.05). DM group rats had disordered, swollen, and dissolved SN myelin sheath structure; TXNIP inhibition led to a small amount of nerve myelin fragments and mild pathological changes. Lower TXNIP, NLRP3, caspase-1, and IL-1β protein levels were found in DM intervention group versus DM group (P < 0.05). Conclusion The pathogenesis of peripheral neuropathy in T2DM rats may be linked to TXNIP/NLRP3 inflammasome pathway activation, indicating the potential of this pathway as a therapeutic target for diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN).
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Shi X, Li T, Liu Y, Yin L, Xiao L, Fu L, Zhu Y, Chen H, Wang K, Xiao X, Zhang H, Tan S, Tan S. HSF1 Protects Sepsis-Induced Acute Lung Injury by Inhibiting NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation. Front Immunol 2022; 13:781003. [PMID: 35720321 PMCID: PMC9199371 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.781003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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As an important transcription factor, heat shock factor 1 (HSF1) plays an endogenous anti-inflammation role in the body and can alleviate multiple organ dysfunction caused by sepsis, which contributes to an uncontrolled inflammatory response. The NLRP3 inflammasome is a supramolecular complex that plays key roles in immune surveillance. Inflammation is accomplished by NLRP3 inflammasome activation, which leads to the proteolytic maturation of IL-1β and pyroptosis. However, whether HSF1 is involved in the activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome in septic acute lung injury (ALI) has not been reported. Here, we show that HSF1 suppresses NLRP3 inflammasome activation in transcriptional and post-translational modification levels. HSF1 can repress NLRP3 expression via inhibiting NF-κB phosphorylation. HSF1 can inhibit caspase-1 activation and IL-1β maturation via promoting NLRP3 ubiquitination. Our finding not only elucidates a novel mechanism for HSF1-mediated protection of septic ALI but also identifies new therapeutic targets for septic ALI and related diseases.
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- Xueyan Shi
- Sepsis Translational Medicine Key Laboratory of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, China.,State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research, Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union, Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Sepsis Translational Medicine Key Laboratory of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Department of Pathophysiology, Medical College of Jiaying University, Meizhou, China
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- Sepsis Translational Medicine Key Laboratory of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Department of Pathophysiology, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Sepsis Translational Medicine Key Laboratory of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Department of Pathophysiology, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Sepsis Translational Medicine Key Laboratory of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, China.,The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Sepsis Translational Medicine Key Laboratory of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Department of Pathophysiology, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Sepsis Translational Medicine Key Laboratory of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Department of Pathophysiology, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Sepsis Translational Medicine Key Laboratory of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Department of Pathophysiology, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Sepsis Translational Medicine Key Laboratory of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Department of Pathophysiology, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Sepsis Translational Medicine Key Laboratory of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Department of Pathophysiology, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Sepsis Translational Medicine Key Laboratory of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Department of Pathophysiology, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Chen L, Kong C. LINC00173 regulates polycystic ovarian syndrome progression by promoting apoptosis and repressing proliferation in ovarian granulosa cells via the microRNA-124-3p (miR-124-3p)/jagged canonical Notch ligand 1 (JAG1) pathway. Bioengineered 2022; 13:10373-10385. [PMID: 35441583 PMCID: PMC9161924 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2022.2053797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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As an endocrine and metabolic disorder, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is common in females at childbearing age. Our work was intended to uncover the underlying role of LINC00173 and its potential regulatory mechanism in PCOS based on two cell lines (PCOS granulosa cells and KGN cells) and an in vivo model established from Sprague Dawley rats. It was revealed that LINC00173 and JAG1 expressions were upregulated, while miR-124-3p was poorly expressed in PCOS patients and PCOS rats. Functional assays showed that LINC00173 overexpression repressed proliferation and stimulated apoptosis in granulosa cells and KGN cells, while LINC00173 downregulation exhibited the opposite effects. Besides, it was verified that LINC00173 upregulated JAG1 expression in KGN cells via competitively binding to miR-124-3p. Similarly, miR-124-3p abundance was inversely related to LINC00173 and JAG1 level in PCOS. Subsequently, rescue assays elucidated that miR-124-3p upregulation or downregulation eliminated the effects on KGN cell proliferation and apoptosis mediated by LINC00173 overexpression or knockdown. In addition, it was found that the JAG1 level in KGN cells was adversely modulated by miR-124-3p and positively modulated by LINC00173. Moreover, it was further demonstrated that the reduced cell vitality and increased apoptosis of KGN cells induced by overexpressing LINC00173 could be relieved by JAG1 deletion. These findings suggested that LINC00173 could be a latent regulating factor for PCOS progression via modulating the miR-124-3p/JAG1 cascade.
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- Lan Chen
- Department of Gynecology, Changzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changzhou, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Changzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changzhou, China
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Kadono K, Kageyama S, Nakamura K, Hirao H, Ito T, Kojima H, Dery KJ, Li X, Kupiec-Weglinski JW. Myeloid Ikaros-SIRT1 signaling axis regulates hepatic inflammation and pyroptosis in ischemia-stressed mouse and human liver. J Hepatol 2022; 76:896-909. [PMID: 34871625 PMCID: PMC9704689 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2021.11.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Revised: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Although Ikaros (IKZF1) is a well-established transcriptional regulator in leukocyte lymphopoiesis and differentiation, its role in myeloid innate immune responses remains unclear. Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) is a histone/protein deacetylase involved in cellular senescence, inflammation, and stress resistance. Whether SIRT1 signaling is essential in myeloid cell activation remains uncertain, while the molecular communication between Ikaros and SIRT1, two major transcriptional regulators, has not been studied. METHODS We undertook molecular and functional studies to interrogate the significance of the myeloid Ikaros-SIRT1 axis in innate immune activation and whether it may serve as a homeostatic sentinel in human liver transplant recipients (hepatic biopsies) and murine models of sterile hepatic inflammation (liver warm ischemia-reperfusion injury in wild-type, myeloid-specific Sirt1-knockout, and CD11b-DTR mice) as well as primary bone marrow-derived macrophage (BMM) cultures (Ikaros silencing vs. overexpression). RESULTS In our clinical study, we identified increased post-reperfusion hepatic Ikaros levels, accompanied by augmented inflammasome signaling yet depressed SIRT1, as a mechanism of hepatocellular damage in liver transplant recipients. In our experimental studies, we identified infiltrating macrophages as the major source of Ikaros in IR-stressed mouse livers. Then, we demonstrated that Ikaros-regulated pyroptosis - induced by canonical inflammasome signaling in BMM cultures - was SIRT1 dependent. Consistent with the latter, myeloid-specific Ikaros signaling augmented hepatic pyroptosis to aggravate pro-inflammatory responses in vivo by negatively regulating SIRT1 in an AMPK-dependent manner. Finally, myeloid-specific SIRT1 was required to suppress pyroptosis, pro-inflammatory phenotype, and ultimately mitigate hepatocellular injury in ischemia-stressed murine livers. CONCLUSION These findings identify the Ikaros-SIRT1 axis as a novel mechanistic biomarker of pyroptosis and a putative checkpoint regulator of homeostasis in response to acute hepatic stress/injury in mouse and human livers. LAY SUMMARY This report describes how crosstalk between Ikaros and SIRT1, two major transcriptional regulators, influence acute hepatic inflammation in murine models of liver ischemia-reperfusion injury and liver transplant recipients. We show that the myeloid Ikaros-SIRT1 axis regulates inflammasome-pyroptotic cell death and hepatocellular damage in stressed livers. Thus, the Ikaros-SIRT1 axis may serve as a novel checkpoint regulator that is required for homeostasis in response to acute liver injury in mice and humans.
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- Kentaro Kadono
- Dumont-UCLA Transplantation Center, Department of Surgery, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Dumont-UCLA Transplantation Center, Department of Surgery, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA;,Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery and Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Dumont-UCLA Transplantation Center, Department of Surgery, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA;,Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery and Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Dumont-UCLA Transplantation Center, Department of Surgery, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Dumont-UCLA Transplantation Center, Department of Surgery, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Dumont-UCLA Transplantation Center, Department of Surgery, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Dumont-UCLA Transplantation Center, Department of Surgery, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Signal Transduction Laboratory, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, USA
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- Dumont-UCLA Transplantation Center, Department of Surgery, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA;,Corresponding author. Address: Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, 77-120 CHS, 10833 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA. Tel: (310) 825-4196; Fax: (310) 267-2358. (J.W. Kupiec-Weglinski)
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Liu H, Zhao Y, Wu Y, Yan Y, Zhao X, Wei Q, Ma B. NF-κB-Dependent Snail Expression Promotes Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Mastitis. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11123422. [PMID: 34944199 PMCID: PMC8698035 DOI: 10.3390/ani11123422] [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: 10/18/2021] [Revised: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Mastitis is a common and important clinical disease in ruminants, resulting in decreased milk production, infertility and delayed conception. If not treated promptly, mastitis may result in fibrotic mastitis. Although epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a typical characteristic of fibrotic diseases, the relationship between EMT and mastitis remains largely unknown. NF-κB and Snail are key regulators of the EMT. In the present study, we found that lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induced EMT in primary goat mammary epithelial cells (GMECs). Additionally, the expression of Snail was induced by LPS and was inhibited by the suppression of the TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway. The knockdown of Snail alleviated LPS-induced EMT and altered the expression of inflammatory cytokines. Finally, we found that the expression of key molecules of the TLR4/NF-κB/Snail signaling pathway was increased in mastitic tissues. This study provides evidence that LPS induces EMT in GMECs through the TLR4/NF-κB/Snail signaling pathway and lays a theoretical foundation for further exploration of the pathological mechanism and treatment of mastitis. Abstract Mastitis is a common and important clinical disease in ruminants. This may be associated with inflammatory fibrosis if not treated promptly. Inflammation-derived fibrosis is usually accompanied by epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) in epithelial cells. However, the precise molecular mechanism underlying mastitis-induced fibrosis remains unclear. Nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) and Snail are key regulators of EMT. In this study, primary goat mammary epithelial cells (GMECs) were treated with 10 μg/mL lipopolysaccharide (LPS) for 14 d to mimic the in vivo mastitis environment. After LPS treatment, the GMECs underwent mesenchymal morphological transformation and expressed mesenchymal cell markers. Snail expression was induced by LPS and was inhibited by suppression of the TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway. Snail knockdown alleviated LPS-induced EMT and altered the expression of inflammatory cytokines. Finally, we found that the expression of key molecules of the TLR4/NF-κB/Snail signaling pathway was increased in mastitis tissues. These results suggest that Snail plays a vital role in LPS-induced EMT in GMECs and that the mechanism is dependent on the activation of the TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway.
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- Haokun Liu
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, China; (H.L.); (Y.Z.); (Y.W.); (Y.Y.); (X.Z.)
- Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, China; (H.L.); (Y.Z.); (Y.W.); (Y.Y.); (X.Z.)
- Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, China; (H.L.); (Y.Z.); (Y.W.); (Y.Y.); (X.Z.)
- Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, China; (H.L.); (Y.Z.); (Y.W.); (Y.Y.); (X.Z.)
- Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, China; (H.L.); (Y.Z.); (Y.W.); (Y.Y.); (X.Z.)
- Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, China; (H.L.); (Y.Z.); (Y.W.); (Y.Y.); (X.Z.)
- Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, China
- Correspondence: (Q.W.); (B.M.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, China; (H.L.); (Y.Z.); (Y.W.); (Y.Y.); (X.Z.)
- Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, China
- Correspondence: (Q.W.); (B.M.)
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Huang R, Zhao Z, Jiang X, Li W, Zhang L, Wang B, Tie H. Liposomal chrysin attenuates hepatic ischaemia-reperfusion injury: possible mechanism via inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasome. J Pharm Pharmacol 2021; 74:216-226. [PMID: 34791354 DOI: 10.1093/jpp/rgab153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The chrysin has properties of low aqueous solubility, bioavailability and absorption, and its effect on hepatic ischaemia-reperfusion (HIR) remains unclear. Thus, we prepared a liposomal chrysin (LC) and explored its effect and potential mechanism on HIR. METHODS A thin-film dispersion method was used to prepare LC, and a mouse HIR model was used. Mice were pre-treated with LC (100 mg/kg) or placebo by gavage feeding at 16.5 h, 8.5 h, 0.5 h before modelling. RESULTS The average particle sizes, polydispersity index, zeta potential, encapsulation efficiency and drug loading of LC were 129 ± 13.53 nm, 0.265 ± 0.021, -34.46 ± 4.14 mV, 95.03 ± 2.17%, 16.4 ± 0.8%. The concentration of chrysin in plasma and liver tissue by LC administration increased 2.54 times and 1.45 times. LC pre-treatment reduced HIR-induced liver injury and inhibited cell apoptosis. Besides, LC pre-treatment decreased reactive oxygen species and malondialdehyde and inhibited the inflammation response indicated by lower IL-6, TNF-α, infiltration of neutrophils. Further, LC pre-treatment significantly decreased NLRP3 activation, evidenced by reduced cleaved caspase-3, NLRP3, ASC, cleaved caspase-1 and IL-1β expression. CONCLUSIONS LC has good biocompatibility, and it could attenuate HIR-induced injury. Its mechanism was associated with NLRP3 inflammasome inhibition, and LC might be an effective drug for treating and preventing HIR-induced injury.
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- Rui Huang
- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.,Department of Anesthesiology, Chengdu Fifth People's Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Activation of the M3AChR and Notch1/HSF1 Signaling Pathway by Choline Alleviates Angiotensin II-Induced Cardiomyocyte Apoptosis. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2021; 2021:9979706. [PMID: 34504645 PMCID: PMC8423579 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9979706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Revised: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Angiotensin II- (Ang II-) induced cardiac hypertrophy and apoptosis are major characteristics of early-stage heart failure. Choline exerts cardioprotective effects; however, its effects on Ang II-induced cardiomyocyte apoptosis are unclear. In this study, the role and underlying mechanism of choline in regulating Ang II-induced cardiomyocyte apoptosis were investigated using a model of cardiomyocyte apoptosis, which was induced by exposing neonatal rat cardiomyocytes to Ang II (10−6 M, 48 h). Choline promoted heat shock transcription factor 1 (HSF1) nuclear translocation and the intracellular domain of Notch1 (NICD) expression. Consequently, choline attenuated Ang II-induced increases in mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (mtROS) and promotion of proapoptotic protein release from mitochondria, including cytochrome c, Omi/high-temperature requirement protein A2, and second mitochondrial activator of caspases/direct inhibitor of apoptosis-binding protein with low P. The reversion of these events attenuated Ang II-induced increases in cardiomyocyte size and numbers of terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase deoxyuridine triphosphate nick end labeling-positive cells, presumably via type 3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor (M3AChR). Indeed, downregulation of M3AChR or Notch1 blocked choline-mediated upregulation of NICD and nuclear HSF1 expression, as well as inhibited mitochondrial apoptosis pathway and cardiomyocyte apoptosis, indicating that M3AChR and Notch1/HSF1 activation confer the protective effects of choline. In vivo studies were performed in parallel, in which rats were infused with Ang II for 4 weeks to induce cardiac apoptosis. The results showed that choline alleviated cardiac remodeling and apoptosis of Ang II-infused rats in a manner related to activation of the Notch1/HSF1 pathway, consistent with the in vitro findings. Taken together, our results reveal that choline impedes oxidative damage and cardiomyocyte apoptosis by activating M3AChR and Notch1/HSF1 antioxidant signaling, and suggest a novel role for the Notch1/HSF1 signaling pathway in the modulation of cardiomyocyte apoptosis.
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Sheng M, Lin Y, Xu D, Tian Y, Zhan Y, Li C, Farmer DG, Kupiec-Weglinski JW, Ke B. CD47-Mediated Hedgehog/SMO/GLI1 Signaling Promotes Mesenchymal Stem Cell Immunomodulation in Mouse Liver Inflammation. Hepatology 2021; 74:1560-1577. [PMID: 33765345 PMCID: PMC9436023 DOI: 10.1002/hep.31831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Revised: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The cluster of differentiation 47 (CD47)-signal regulatory protein alpha (SIRPα) signaling pathway plays important roles in immune homeostasis and tissue inflammatory response. Activation of the Hedgehog/smoothened (SMO)/GLI family zinc finger 1 (Gli1) pathway regulates cell growth, differentiation, and immune function. However, it remains unknown whether and how the CD47-SIRPα interaction may regulate Hedgehog/SMO/Gli1 signaling in mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-mediated immune regulation during sterile inflammatory liver injury. APPROACH AND RESULTS In a mouse model of ischemia/reperfusion (IR)-induced sterile inflammatory liver injury, we found that adoptive transfer of MSCs increased CD47 expression and ameliorated liver IR injury. However, deletion of CD47 in MSCs exacerbated IR-induced liver damage, with increased serum ALT levels, macrophage/neutrophil infiltration, and pro-inflammatory mediators. MSC treatment augmented SIRPα, Hedgehog/SMO/Gli1, and Notch1 intracellular domain (NICD), whereas CD47-deficient MSC treatment reduced these gene expressions in IR-stressed livers. Moreover, disruption of myeloid SMO or Notch1 increased IR-triggered liver inflammation with diminished Gli1 and NICD, but enhanced NIMA related kinase 7 (NEK7) and NLR family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) activation in MSC-transferred mice. Using a MSC/macrophage co-culture system, we found that MSC CD47 and macrophage SIRPα expression were increased after LPS stimulation. The CD47-SIRPα interaction increased macrophage Gli1 and NICD nuclear translocation, whereby NICD interacted with Gli1 and regulated its target gene Dvl2 (dishevelled segment polarity protein 2), which in turn inhibited NEK7/NLRP3 activity. CONCLUSIONS The CD47-SIRPα signaling activates the Hedgehog/SMO/Gli1 pathway, which controls NEK7/NLRP3 activity through a direct interaction between Gli1 and NICD. NICD is a coactivator of Gli1, and the target gene Dvl2 regulated by the NICD-Gli1 complex is crucial for the modulation of NLRP3-driven inflammatory response in MSC-mediated immune regulation. Our findings provide potential therapeutic targets in MSC-mediated immunotherapy of sterile inflammatory liver injury.
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- Mingwei Sheng
- The Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA,Department of Anesthesiology, Tianjin First Center Hospital, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- The Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA,Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- The Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA,Department of Liver Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200127, China
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- The Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- The Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- The Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- The Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- The Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- The Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA,Corresponding author: Bibo Ke, MD, PhD. The Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 77-120 CHS, 10833 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095. Tel: (310) 825-7444; Fax: (310) 267-2367; .
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Pan-Cancer Analysis of the Prognostic and Immunological Role of HSF1: A Potential Target for Survival and Immunotherapy. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2021; 2021:5551036. [PMID: 34239690 PMCID: PMC8238600 DOI: 10.1155/2021/5551036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Emerging evidence revealed the significant roles of heat shock factor 1 (HSF1) in cancer initiation, development, and progression, but there is no pan-cancer analysis of HSF1. The present study first comprehensively investigated the expression profiles and prognostic significance of HSF1 and the relationship of HSF1 with clinicopathological parameters and immune cell infiltration using bioinformatic techniques. HSF1 is significantly upregulated in various common cancers, and it is associated with prognosis. Pan-cancer Cox regression analysis indicated that the high expression of HSF1 was associated with poor overall survival (OS), disease-specific survival (DSS), and progression-free interval (PFI) in cervical squamous cell carcinoma and endocervical adenocarcinoma (CESC), head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSC), and kidney renal papillary cell carcinoma (KIRP) patients. The methylation of HSF1 DNA was decreased in most cancers and negatively correlated with the HSF1 expression. Increased phosphorylation of S303, S307, and S363 in HSF1 was observed in some cancers. HSF1 remarkably correlated with the levels of infiltrating cells and immune checkpoint genes. Our pan-cancer analysis provides a deep understanding of the functions of HSF1 in oncogenesis and metastasis in different cancers.
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Xu D, Tian Y, Xia Q, Ke B. The cGAS-STING Pathway: Novel Perspectives in Liver Diseases. Front Immunol 2021; 12:682736. [PMID: 33995425 PMCID: PMC8117096 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.682736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Liver diseases represent a major global health burden accounting for approximately 2 million deaths per year worldwide. The liver functions as a primary immune organ that is largely enriched with various innate immune cells, including macrophages, dendritic cells, neutrophils, NK cells, and NKT cells. Activation of these cells orchestrates the innate immune response and initiates liver inflammation in response to the danger signal from pathogens or injured cells and tissues. The cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS)-stimulator of interferon genes (STING) pathway is a crucial signaling cascade of the innate immune system activated by cytosol DNA. Recognizing DNA as an immune-stimulatory molecule is an evolutionarily preserved mechanism in initiating rapid innate immune responses against microbial pathogens. The cGAS is a cytosolic DNA sensor eliciting robust immunity via the production of cyclic GMP-AMPs that bind and activate STING. Although the cGAS-STING pathway has been previously considered to have essential roles in innate immunity and host defense, recent advances have extended the role of the cGAS-STING pathway to liver diseases. Emerging evidence indicates that overactivation of cGAS-STING may contribute to the development of liver disorders, implying that the cGAS-STING pathway is a promising therapeutic target. Here, we review and discuss the role of the cGAS-STING DNA-sensing signaling pathway in a variety of liver diseases, including viral hepatitis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), alcoholic liver disease (ALD), primary hepatocellular cancer (HCC), and hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI), with highlights on currently available therapeutic options.
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- Dongwei Xu
- The Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
- Department of Liver Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- The Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- The Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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An update on the regulatory mechanisms of NLRP3 inflammasome activation. Cell Mol Immunol 2021; 18:1141-1160. [PMID: 33850310 PMCID: PMC8093260 DOI: 10.1038/s41423-021-00670-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 322] [Impact Index Per Article: 107.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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The NOD-, LRR-, and pyrin domain-containing protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome is a multiprotein complex involved in the release of mature interleukin-1β and triggering of pyroptosis, which is of paramount importance in a variety of physiological and pathological conditions. Over the past decade, considerable advances have been made in elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying the priming/licensing (Signal 1) and assembly (Signal 2) involved in NLRP3 inflammasome activation. Recently, a number of studies have indicated that the priming/licensing step is regulated by complicated mechanisms at both the transcriptional and posttranslational levels. In this review, we discuss the current understanding of the mechanistic details of NLRP3 inflammasome activation with a particular emphasis on protein-protein interactions, posttranslational modifications, and spatiotemporal regulation of the NLRP3 inflammasome machinery. We also present a detailed summary of multiple positive and/or negative regulatory pathways providing upstream signals that culminate in NLRP3 inflammasome complex assembly. A better understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying NLRP3 inflammasome activation will provide opportunities for the development of methods for the prevention and treatment of NLRP3 inflammasome-related diseases.
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Xue R, Qiu J, Wei S, Liu M, Wang Q, Wang P, Sha B, Wang H, Shi Y, Zhou J, Rao J, Lu L. Lycopene alleviates hepatic ischemia reperfusion injury via the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway mediated NLRP3 inflammasome inhibition in Kupffer cells. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2021; 9:631. [PMID: 33987329 PMCID: PMC8106004 DOI: 10.21037/atm-20-7084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Background Lycopene is a naturally occurring carotenoid found in many fruits and vegetables, which has antioxidant effects. Although lycopene’s protective effect has been observed on ischemia reperfusion (IR) injury in different organs, the effect of lycopene on Kupffer cells (KCs) has not been clearly elucidated in IR-induced acute hepatic inflammatory injury. Methods Mice were administered with either olive oil (10 mL/kg body weight) as the control or lycopene (20 mg/kg body weight) by gavage for 2 weeks before undergoing hepatic IR injury. Results In this study, we observed that the levels of aspartate aminotransferases (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and the percentages of hepatocellular apoptosis in mice pretreated with lycopene were significantly lower than control mice. Lycopene inhibited F4/80+ macrophage and Ly6G+ neutrophil accumulation, which further decreased the levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and interleukin 6 (IL-6). Interestingly, lycopene induced increased autophagy in KCs, which was evidenced by elevated autophagosomes and the increased protein level of LC3B. In these KCs, lycopene-induced upregulation of autophagy inhibited NOD-like receptor family pyrin domain-containing 3 protein (NLRP3) inflammasome activation, which was demonstrated by the reduced mRNA and protein levels of NLRP3, cleaved caspase-1, an apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a caspase recruitment domain (ASC), and IL-1β. Furthermore, 3-methyladenine, an autophagy inhibitor, abolished lycopene’s inhibitory effect on the NLRP3 inflammasome in KCs, which led to increased hepatic IR injury. Intriguingly, we identified that the protein levels of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1) were elevated in KCs isolated from IR-stressed mice pretreated with lycopene. Nrf2-siRNA or HO-1-siRNA could block the autophagy activation enhanced by lycopene in KCs, resulting in the activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome and aggravated hepatic IR injury. Conclusions Our findings demonstrated that lycopene promoted Nrf2/HO-1 pathway activation and further suppressed the NLRP3 inflammasome via enhancing KC autophagy, which alleviated hepatic IR injury.
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- Rong Xue
- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China.,Hepatobiliary Center of The First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China & Research Unit of Liver Transplantation and Transplant Immunology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanjing, China
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- Hepatobiliary Center of The First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China & Research Unit of Liver Transplantation and Transplant Immunology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanjing, China.,The Affiliated Cancer Hospital (Jiangsu Cancer Hospital), Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China.,The Affiliated Cancer Hospital (Jiangsu Cancer Hospital), Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Hepatobiliary Center of The First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China & Research Unit of Liver Transplantation and Transplant Immunology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanjing, China.,The Affiliated Cancer Hospital (Jiangsu Cancer Hospital), Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China.,The Affiliated Cancer Hospital (Jiangsu Cancer Hospital), Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Hepatobiliary Center of The First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China & Research Unit of Liver Transplantation and Transplant Immunology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanjing, China.,The Affiliated Cancer Hospital (Jiangsu Cancer Hospital), Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Hepatobiliary Center of The First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China & Research Unit of Liver Transplantation and Transplant Immunology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanjing, China.,The Affiliated Cancer Hospital (Jiangsu Cancer Hospital), Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Hepatobiliary Center of The First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China & Research Unit of Liver Transplantation and Transplant Immunology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanjing, China.,The Affiliated Cancer Hospital (Jiangsu Cancer Hospital), Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Hepatobiliary Center of The First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China & Research Unit of Liver Transplantation and Transplant Immunology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanjing, China.,The Affiliated Cancer Hospital (Jiangsu Cancer Hospital), Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Hepatobiliary Center of The First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China & Research Unit of Liver Transplantation and Transplant Immunology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanjing, China.,The Affiliated Cancer Hospital (Jiangsu Cancer Hospital), Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Hepatobiliary Center of The First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China & Research Unit of Liver Transplantation and Transplant Immunology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanjing, China
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- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China.,Hepatobiliary Center of The First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China & Research Unit of Liver Transplantation and Transplant Immunology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanjing, China.,The Affiliated Cancer Hospital (Jiangsu Cancer Hospital), Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China.,Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Collaborative Innovation Center for Personalized Cancer Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Hou L, Zhang Z, Yang L, Chang N, Zhao X, Zhou X, Yang L, Li L. NLRP3 inflammasome priming and activation in cholestatic liver injury via the sphingosine 1-phosphate/S1P receptor 2/Gα (12/13)/MAPK signaling pathway. J Mol Med (Berl) 2021; 99:273-288. [PMID: 33388881 DOI: 10.1007/s00109-020-02032-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Revised: 12/04/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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NLRP3 inflammasome-driven inflammation represents a key trigger for hepatic fibrogenesis during cholestatic liver injury. However, whether sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) plays a role in NLRP3 inflammasome priming and activation remains unknown. Here, we found that the expression of NLRP3 in macrophages and NLRP3 inflammasome activation were significantly elevated in the liver injured by bile duct ligation (BDL). In vitro, S1P promoted the NLRP3 inflammasome priming and activation via S1P receptor 2 (S1PR2) in bone marrow-derived monocyte/macrophages (BMMs). Focusing on BMMs, the gene silencing of Gα12 or Gα13 by specific siRNA suppressed NLRP3 inflammasome priming and pro-inflammatory cytokine (IL-1β and IL-18) secretion, whereas Gα(i/o) and Gαq were not involved in this process. The MAPK signaling pathways (P38, ERK, and JNK) mediated NLRP3 inflammasome priming and IL-1β and IL-18 secretion, whereas blockage of PI3K, ROCK, and Rho family had no such effect. Moreover, JTE-013 (S1PR2 inhibitor) treatment markedly reduced NLRP3 inflammasome priming and activation in BDL-injured liver. Collectively, S1P promotes NLRP3 inflammasome priming and pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β and IL-18) secretion via the S1PR2/Gα(12/13)/MAPK pathway, which may represent an effective therapeutic strategy for liver disease. KEY MESSAGE: • Hepatic NLRP3 expression was significantly elevated in BMMs of BDL-injured mouse liver. • S1P promoted NLRP3 inflammasome priming and activation in BMMs, depending on the S1PR2/Gα(12/13)/MAPK pathway. • Blockade of S1PR2 by JTE-013 reduced NLRP3 inflammasome priming and activation inflammasome in vivo.
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- Lei Hou
- Department of Cell Biology, Municipal Laboratory for Liver Protection and Regulation of Regeneration, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, Municipal Laboratory for Liver Protection and Regulation of Regeneration, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, Municipal Laboratory for Liver Protection and Regulation of Regeneration, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, Municipal Laboratory for Liver Protection and Regulation of Regeneration, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, Municipal Laboratory for Liver Protection and Regulation of Regeneration, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, Municipal Laboratory for Liver Protection and Regulation of Regeneration, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, Municipal Laboratory for Liver Protection and Regulation of Regeneration, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, Municipal Laboratory for Liver Protection and Regulation of Regeneration, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
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Angelicola S, Ruzzi F, Landuzzi L, Scalambra L, Gelsomino F, Ardizzoni A, Nanni P, Lollini PL, Palladini A. IFN-γ and CD38 in Hyperprogressive Cancer Development. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:309. [PMID: 33467713 PMCID: PMC7830527 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13020309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2020] [Revised: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) improve the survival of patients with multiple types of cancer. However, low response rates and atypical responses limit their success in clinical applications. The paradoxical acceleration of tumor growth after treatment, defined as hyperprogressive disease (HPD), is the most difficult problem facing clinicians and patients alike. The mechanisms that underlie hyperprogression (HP) are still unclear and controversial, although different factors are associated with the phenomenon. In this review, we propose two factors that have not yet been demonstrated to be directly associated with HP, but upon which it is important to focus attention. IFN-γ is a key cytokine in antitumor response and its levels increase during ICI therapy, whereas CD38 is an alternative immune checkpoint that is involved in immunosuppressive responses. As both factors are associated with resistance to ICI therapy, we have discussed their possible involvement in HPD with the conclusion that IFN-γ may contribute to HP onset through the activation of the inflammasome pathway, immunosuppressive enzyme IDO1 and activation-induced cell death (AICD) in effector T cells, while the role of CD38 in HP may be associated with the activation of adenosine receptors, hypoxia pathways and AICD-dependent T-cell depletion.
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- Stefania Angelicola
- Laboratory of Immunology and Biology of Metastasis, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine (DIMES), University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy; (S.A.); (F.R.); (L.S.); (A.P.)
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- Laboratory of Immunology and Biology of Metastasis, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine (DIMES), University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy; (S.A.); (F.R.); (L.S.); (A.P.)
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- Laboratory of Experimental Oncology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, 40136 Bologna, Italy;
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- Laboratory of Immunology and Biology of Metastasis, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine (DIMES), University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy; (S.A.); (F.R.); (L.S.); (A.P.)
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- Divisione di Oncologia Medica, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (F.G.); (A.A.)
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- Divisione di Oncologia Medica, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (F.G.); (A.A.)
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- Laboratory of Immunology and Biology of Metastasis, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine (DIMES), University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy; (S.A.); (F.R.); (L.S.); (A.P.)
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- Laboratory of Immunology and Biology of Metastasis, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine (DIMES), University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy; (S.A.); (F.R.); (L.S.); (A.P.)
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- Laboratory of Immunology and Biology of Metastasis, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine (DIMES), University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy; (S.A.); (F.R.); (L.S.); (A.P.)
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Zou J, Wang SP, Wang YT, Wan JB. Regulation of the NLRP3 inflammasome with natural products against chemical-induced liver injury. Pharmacol Res 2020; 164:105388. [PMID: 33359314 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2020.105388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
The past decades have witnessed significant progress in understanding the process of sterile inflammation, which is dependent on a cytosolic complex termed the nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain (NOD)-like receptor containing pyrin domain 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome. Activation of NLRP3 inflammasome requires two steps, including the activation of Toll-like receptor (TLR) by its ligands, resulting in transcriptional procytokine and inflammasome component activation, and the assembly and activation of NLRP3 inflammasome triggered by various danger signals, leading to caspase-1 activation, which could subsequently cleave procytokines into their active forms. Metabolic disorders, ischemia and reperfusion, viral infection and chemical insults are common pathogenic factors of liver-related diseases that usually cause tissue damage and cell death, providing numerous danger signals for the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome. Currently, natural products have attracted much attention as potential agents for the prevention and treatment of liver diseases due to their multitargets and nontoxic natures. A great number of natural products have been shown to exhibit beneficial effects on liver injury induced by various chemicals through regulating NLRP3 inflammasome pathways. In this review, the roles of the NLRP3 inflammasome in chemical-induced liver injury (CILI) and natural products that exhibit beneficial effects in CILI through the regulation of inflammasomes were systematically summarized.
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- Jian Zou
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macao SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macao SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macao SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macao SAR, China.
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Rao J, Yang C, Yang S, Lu H, Hu Y, Lu L, Cheng F, Wang X. Deficiency of TGR5 exacerbates immune-mediated cholestatic hepatic injury by stabilizing the β-catenin destruction complex. Int Immunol 2020; 32:321-334. [PMID: 31930324 PMCID: PMC7206975 DOI: 10.1093/intimm/dxaa002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Accepted: 01/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Intrahepatic cholestasis induced by drug toxicity may cause cholestatic hepatic injury
(CHI) leading to liver fibrosis and cirrhosis. The G protein-coupled bile acid receptor 1
(TGR5) is a membrane receptor with well-known roles in the regulation of glucose
metabolism and energy homeostasis. However, the role and mechanism of TGR5 in the context
of inflammation during CHI remains unclear. Wild-type (WT) and TGR5 knockout
(TGR5−/−) mice with CHI induced by bile duct ligation (BDL) were involved
in vivo, and WT and TGR5−/− bone marrow-derived macrophages
(BMDMs) were used in vitro. TGR5 deficiency significantly exacerbated
BDL-induced liver injury, inflammatory responses and hepatic fibrosis compared with WT
mice in vivo. TGR5−/− macrophages were more susceptible to
lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulation than WT macrophages. TGR5 activation by its ligand
suppressed LPS-induced pro-inflammatory responses in WT but not TGR5−/− BMDMs.
Notably, expression of β-catenin was effectively inhibited by TGR5 deficiency.
Furthermore, TGR5 directly interacted with Gsk3β to repress the interaction between Gsk3β
and β-catenin, thus disrupting the β-catenin destruction complex. The pro-inflammatory
nature of TGR5-knockout was almost abolished by lentivirus-mediated β-catenin
overexpression in BMDMs. BMDM migration in vitro was accelerated under
TGR5-deficient conditions or supernatant from LPS-stimulated TGR5−/− BMDMs.
From a therapeutic perspective, TGR5−/− BMDM administration aggravated
BDL-induced CHI, which was effectively rescued by β-catenin overexpression. Our findings
reveal that TGR5 plays a crucial role as a novel regulator of immune-mediated CHI by
destabilizing the β-catenin destruction complex, with therapeutic implications for the
management of human CHI.
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- Jianhua Rao
- Hepatobiliary Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Key Laboratory of Liver Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanjing, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Living Donor Liver Transplantation, Nanjing, China
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- Hepatobiliary Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Key Laboratory of Liver Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanjing, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Living Donor Liver Transplantation, Nanjing, China
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- Hepatobiliary Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Key Laboratory of Liver Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanjing, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Living Donor Liver Transplantation, Nanjing, China
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- Hepatobiliary Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Key Laboratory of Liver Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanjing, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Living Donor Liver Transplantation, Nanjing, China
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- Hepatobiliary Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Key Laboratory of Liver Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanjing, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Living Donor Liver Transplantation, Nanjing, China
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- Hepatobiliary Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Key Laboratory of Liver Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanjing, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Living Donor Liver Transplantation, Nanjing, China
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- Hepatobiliary Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Key Laboratory of Liver Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanjing, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Living Donor Liver Transplantation, Nanjing, China
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- Hepatobiliary Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Key Laboratory of Liver Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanjing, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Living Donor Liver Transplantation, Nanjing, China
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Functional crosstalk between myeloid Foxo1-β-catenin axis and Hedgehog/Gli1 signaling in oxidative stress response. Cell Death Differ 2020; 28:1705-1719. [PMID: 33288903 PMCID: PMC8167164 DOI: 10.1038/s41418-020-00695-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2020] [Revised: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Foxo1 transcription factor is an evolutionarily conserved regulator of cell metabolism, oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis. Activation of Hedgehog/Gli signaling is known to regulate cell growth, differentiation, and immune function. However, the molecular mechanisms by which interactive cell signaling networks restrain oxidative stress response and necroptosis are still poorly understood. Here, we report that myeloid-specific Foxo1 knockout (Foxo1M-KO) mice were resistant to oxidative stress-induced hepatocellular damage with reduced macrophage/neutrophil infiltration, and proinflammatory mediators in liver ischemia/reperfusion injury (IRI). Foxo1M-KO enhanced β-catenin-mediated Gli1/Snail activity, and reduced receptor-interacting protein kinase 3 (RIPK3) and NIMA-related kinase 7 (NEK7)/NLRP3 expression in IR-stressed livers. Disruption of Gli1 in Foxo1M-KO livers deteriorated liver function, diminished Snail, and augmented RIPK3 and NEK7/NLRP3. Mechanistically, macrophage Foxo1 and β-catenin colocalized in the nucleus, whereby the Foxo1 competed with T-cell factor (TCF) for interaction with β-catenin under inflammatory conditions. Disruption of the Foxo1–β-catenin axis by Foxo1 deletion enhanced β-catenin/TCF binding, activated Gli1/Snail signaling, leading to inhibited RIPK3 and NEK7/NLRP3. Furthermore, macrophage Gli1 or Snail knockout activated RIPK3 and increased hepatocyte necroptosis, while macrophage RIPK3 ablation diminished NEK7/NLRP3-driven inflammatory response. Our findings underscore a novel molecular mechanism of the myeloid Foxo1–β-catenin axis in regulating Hedgehog/Gli1 function that is key in oxidative stress-induced liver inflammation and necroptosis.
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Pang Y, Zhang PC, Lu RR, Li HL, Li JC, Fu HX, Cao YW, Fang GX, Liu BH, Wu JB, Zhou JY, Zhou Y. Andrade-Oliveira Salvianolic Acid B Modulates Caspase-1-Mediated Pyroptosis in Renal Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury via Nrf2 Pathway. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:541426. [PMID: 33013384 PMCID: PMC7495093 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.541426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious disease characterized by a rapid decline in kidney function. Oxidative stress is the primary pathogenesis of AKI. Salvianolic acid B (SalB), a water-soluble compound extracted from Salvia miltiorrhiza, possesses a potent antioxidant activity. Here, we investigated the protective effect of SalB against renal ischemia-reperfusion injury (I/R) in mice. Briefly, by analyzing renal function, oxidative stress markers and inflammatory biomarkers, we found that SalB could improve kidney damage, reduce oxidative stress and inflammatory factor levels. Interestingly, the expression of the NLR family pyrin domain-containing 3 (NLRP3), caspase-1, pyroptosis related proteins gasdermin D (GSDMD) and interleukin (IL)-1β, which were significantly upregulated in the kidney tissues of I/R group, was effectively reversed by SalB. Meanwhile, renal tubular epithelial cells hypoxia and reoxygenation model was used to explore pyroptosis of caspase-1-dependent. Further mechanism study showed that the SalB pretreatment could promote the increase of nuclear factor erythroid-2 related factor 2 (Nrf2) nuclear accumulation, which significantly suppressed oxidative stress, proinflammatory cytokines, NLRP3 inflammasome activation and pyroptosis. These results indicate that SalB can inhibit caspase-1/GSDMD-mediated pyroptosis by activating Nrf2/NLRP3 signaling pathway, resulting in alleviating I/R injury in mice.
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- Yu Pang
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Institute of Gastroenterology, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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Wang X, Wang G, Qu J, Yuan Z, Pan R, Li K. Calcipotriol Inhibits NLRP3 Signal Through YAP1 Activation to Alleviate Cholestatic Liver Injury and Fibrosis. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:200. [PMID: 32296329 PMCID: PMC7136474 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.00200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2019] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Cholestasis is common in multiple clinical circumstances. The NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome pathway has been demonstrated to play an important role in liver injury and fibrosis induced by cholestasis. We previously proved that MCC950, a selective NLRP3 inhibitor, alleviates liver fibrosis and injury in experimental liver cholestasis induced by bile-duct ligation (BDL) in mice. Herein, we investigate the role of calcipotriol, a potent vitamin D receptor agonist, in experimental liver cholestasis, test its therapeutic efficacy, and explore its potential protective mechanism. C57BL/6 mice were made to undergo BDL or fed the 0.1% 3,5-diethoxycarbonyl-1,4-dihydrocollidine (DDC) diet to establish two classic cholestatic models. Calcipotriol was administered intraperitoneally to these mice daily. Serum makers of liver damage and integrity, liver histological changes, levels of liver pro-fibrotic markers, bile acid synthetases and transporters were measured in vivo. The underlying mechanism by which calcipotriol alleviates cholestatic liver injury and fibrosis was further investigated. The results of the current study demonstrated that calcipotriol supplement significantly alleviate cholestatic liver injury and fibrosis. Moreover, calcipotriol supplement markedly inhibited NLRP3 inflammasome pathway activation to alleviate liver injury and fibrosis in vivo and inhibit hepatic stellate cell (HSC) activation in vitro. In addition, VDR agonist calcipotriol exert inhibitory effect on NLRP3 inflammasome activation through activating yes-associated protein 1 (YAP1). In conclusion, our findings proved that calcipotriol suppressed the NLRP3 signal by activating YAP1 to alleviate liver injury and retard fibrogenesis in cholestasis.
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- Xiaopeng Wang
- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- The First Department of Hepatic Surgery, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Naval Medical University, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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