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Tong C, Li J, Lin W, Cen W, Zhang W, Zhu Z, Lu B, Yu J. Inhibition of heat shock protein 90 alleviates cholestatic liver injury by decreasing IL-1β and IL-18 expression. Exp Ther Med 2021; 21:241. [PMID: 33603849 PMCID: PMC7851627 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2021.9672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Severe cholestatic liver injury diseases, such as obstructive jaundice and the subsequent acute obstructive cholangitis, are induced by biliary tract occlusion. Heat shock protein 90 (HSP90) inhibitors have been demonstrated to be protective for various organs. The potential of HSP90 inhibitors in the treatment of cholestatic liver injury, however, remains unclear. In the present study, rat models of bile duct ligation (BDL) were established, the HSP90 inhibitor 17-dimethylamino-ethylamino-17-demethoxygeldanamycin (17-DMAG) was administered, and its ability to ameliorate the cholestasis-induced liver injuries was evaluated. In the BDL rat models and clinical samples, increased HSP90 expression was observed to be associated with cholestatic liver injury. Furthermore, 17-DMAG alleviated cholestasis-induced liver injury in the rat models, as revealed by the assessment of pathological changes and liver function. In addition, 17-DMAG protected hepatocytes against cholestatic injury in vitro. Further assays indicated that 17-DMAG administration prevented cholestasis-induced liver injury in the rats by decreasing the expression of interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-18. Moreover, 17-DMAG also decreased the cholestasis-induced upregulation of IL-1β and IL-18 in liver sinusoidal endothelial cells in vitro. In conclusion, the HSP90 inhibitor 17-DMAG is able to prevent liver injury in rats with biliary obstruction, and this phenomenon is associated with the reduction of IL-1β and IL-18 expression.
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- Chenhao Tong
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shaoxing People's Hospital (Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine), Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shaoxing People's Hospital (Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine), Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shaoxing People's Hospital (Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine), Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, P.R. China.,Department of Urinary Surgery, Ruian People's Hospital, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325200, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Shaoxing University School of Medicine, Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, P.R. China
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Clinical Laboratory, Shaoxing Second Hospital, Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shaoxing People's Hospital (Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine), Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shaoxing People's Hospital (Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine), Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shaoxing People's Hospital (Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine), Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, P.R. China
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Li R, Li J, Yang H, Bai Y, Hu C, Wu H, Jiang H, Wang Q. Hepsin Promotes Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition and Cell Invasion Through the miR-222/PPP2R2A/AKT Axis in Prostate Cancer. Onco Targets Ther 2020; 13:12141-12149. [PMID: 33268993 PMCID: PMC7701367 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s268025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2020] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Purpose To determine the role and underlying mechanism of hepsin in epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) and cell invasion in prostate cancer. Methods The expression of hepsin in prostate cancer tissue samples and cell lines was measured by immunohistochemical staining and Western blotting. The EMT and cell invasion abilities of prostate cancer cells were detected by Western blot and transwell assays. RNA transfection was used to inhibit or overexpress related genes. The expression of miR-222 was detected by RT-qPCR. A dual‑luciferase reporter gene assay was performed to determine the target of miR-222. Results Hepsin expression was upregulated in prostate cancer tissue samples and cell lines. Inhibition of hepsin attenuated EMT and cell invasion and downregulated the expression of miR-222. Decreased miR-222 expression enhanced the level of PPP2R2A, which in turn attenuated the AKT signaling. Activation of miR-222 or AKT could block the inhibitory effects on EMT and cell invasion induced by hepsin deficiency. Conclusion Hepsin promotes EMT and cell invasion through the miR-222/PPP2R2A/AKT axis in prostate cancer.
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- Ruiqian Li
- Department of Urology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China
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MicroRNA-221: A Fine Tuner and Potential Biomarker of Chronic Liver Injury. Cells 2020; 9:cells9081767. [PMID: 32717951 PMCID: PMC7464779 DOI: 10.3390/cells9081767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Revised: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The last decade has witnessed significant advancements in our understanding of how small noncoding RNAs, such as microRNAs (miRNAs), regulate disease progression. One such miRNA, miR-221, has been shown to play a key role in the progression of liver fibrosis, a common feature of most liver diseases. Many reports have demonstrated the upregulation of miR-221 in liver fibrosis caused by multiple etiologies such as viral infections and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. Inhibition of miR-221 via different strategies has shown promising results in terms of the suppression of fibrogenic gene signatures in vitro, as well as in vivo, in independent mouse models of liver fibrosis. In addition, miR-221 has also been suggested as a noninvasive serum biomarker for liver fibrosis and cirrhosis. In this review, we discuss the biology of miR-221, its significance and use as a biomarker during progression of liver fibrosis, and finally, potential and robust approaches that can be utilized to suppress liver fibrosis via inhibition of miR-221.
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Zhang P, Yu J, Gui Y, Sun C, Han W. Inhibition of miRNA-222-3p Relieves Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B-Induced Liver Inflammatory Injury by Upregulating Suppressors of Cytokine Signaling 1. Yonsei Med J 2019; 60:1093-1102. [PMID: 31637892 PMCID: PMC6813146 DOI: 10.3349/ymj.2019.60.11.1093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2019] [Revised: 08/02/2019] [Accepted: 08/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Staphylococcal enterotoxin B (SEB) has been well-documented to induce liver injury. miRNA-222-3p (miR-222-3p) was implicated in SEB-induced lung injury and several liver injuries. This study aimed to explore the role of miR-222-3p in SEB-induced liver injury. MATERIALS AND METHODS Expression of miR-222-3p and suppressors of cytokine signaling 1 (SOCS1) was detected using real-time quantitative PCR and western blot. Liver injury was determined by levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and inflammatory cytokines, numbers of infiltrating mononuclear cells using AST/ALT assay kit, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and hematoxylin-eosin staining, respectively. Target binding between miR-222-3p and SOCS1 was predicted on targetScan software, and confirmed by luciferase reporter assay. RESULTS SEB induced liver injury in D-galactosamine (D-gal)-sensitized mice, as demonstrated by increased serum levels of AST and ALT, elevated release of interferon-gamma (INF-γ), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and IL-2, and promoted infiltrating immune cells into liver. Expression of miR-222-3p was dramatically upregulated, and SOCS1 was downregulated in SEB-induced liver injury both in mice and splenocytes. Moreover, miR-222-3p knockout (KO) mice exhibited alleviated liver injury accompanied with SOCS1 upregulation. Besides, splenocytes under SEB challenge released less INF-γ, TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-2 during miR-222-3p knockdown. Mechanically, SOCS1 was targeted and downregulated by miR-222-3p. Upregulation of SOCS1 attenuated INF-γ, TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-2 release in SEB-induced splenocytes; downregulation of SOCS1 could block the suppressive role of miR-222-3p knockdown in SEB-induced splenocytes. CONCLUSION Inhibition of miR-222-3p relieves SEB-induced liver inflammatory injury by upregulating SOCS1, thereby providing the first evidence of miR-222-3p in SEB-induced liver injury.
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- Peng Zhang
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, the Third People's Hospital of Dalian, Dalian, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, the Baotou Medical College of Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, the Hongqi Hospital Affiliated to Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, the Third People's Hospital of Dalian, Dalian, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, the Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
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Bin Wahid S, Ain QU, Quraishi A, Wahid B. Clinical correlation of liver function tests with suppression of cytokine signaling (SOCS1) gene expression in HCV infected patients: A real-world clinical experience. J Med Virol 2019; 92:257-259. [PMID: 31535716 DOI: 10.1002/jmv.25596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2019] [Accepted: 08/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the leading cause of chronic liver complications globally and suppressor of cytokine signaling-1 (SOCS-1) is a gene triggered by cytokines that activates transcription of the JAK/STAT signal transduction pathway and negatively regulates Janus kinase-signal transducer. Several studies have shown that the expression of SOCS1 and SOCS3 genes negatively regulate the response of HCV infection to interferon therapy and interferon-free regimens. It has been reported that liver function enzymes elevate in CHC patients but the association of SOCS1 gene expression with LFTs haven't been studied. This study recruited 114 CHC patients and 112 normal healthy participants and analyzed the correlation of SOCS1 gene expression and liver function enzymes (LFEs). Herein, we observed that the expression of SOCS1 gene had a positive correlation with LFEs.
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- Sohaib Bin Wahid
- Department of Biology, Lahore Garrison University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Mathematics, School of Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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Zhu Z, Yu J, Lin W, Tang H, Zhang W, Lu B. Molecular hydrogen accelerates the reversal of acute obstructive cholangitis‑induced liver dysfunction by restoring gap and tight junctions. Mol Med Rep 2019; 19:5177-5184. [PMID: 31059036 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2019.10179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2018] [Accepted: 03/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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- Zhiyang Zhu
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shaoxing People's Hospital (Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine), Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shaoxing People's Hospital (Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine), Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shaoxing People's Hospital (Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine), Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shaoxing People's Hospital (Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine), Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, P.R. China
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Clinical Laboratory, Shaoxing Second Hospital, Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shaoxing People's Hospital (Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine), Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, P.R. China
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Tan HY, Li PZ, Gong JP, Yang K. Shenfu Injection Attenuates Bile Duct Injury in Rats with Acute Obstructive Cholangitis. Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2019; 20:424-430. [PMID: 30925118 DOI: 10.1089/sur.2018.304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background: We investigated the effect of Shenfu injection (SFI) in Wistar rats with acute obstructive cholangitis (AOC) and considered the possible molecular mechanisms of the effects. Methods: The 96 rats were divided randomly into three groups. In one group, the common bile duct was subjected to ligation (BDL), and 0.2 mL of saline was injected into the proximal bile ducts. To create AOC, again, the common bile duct was ligated, and 0.2 mL of lipopolysaccharide (LPS)) (2 mg/mL) was injected into the proximal ducts. In the Shenfu injection (SFI) group, the material (10 mg/kg) was injected into the tail vein 2 hours before induction of AOC. The hepatic histopathologic changes were observed under a light microscope. The endotoxin, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), alanine transaminase (ALT), and total bilirubin (TB) concentrations in the serum were measured at different time points (0, 4, 8, and 16 hours) after ligation. The expression of nuclear transcription factor-κB (NF-κB) and CD14 in Kupffer cells also was analyzed at different times by Western blotting. Results: The TNF-α, ALT, and TB concentrations in the serum and the expression of CD14 and NF-κB in Kupffer cells were significantly higher in the SFI group than in the BDL group, but all were significantly lower than in the AOC group. Compared with the AOC group, the edema of cholangiocytes was alleviated in the SFI group, and the infiltration of inflammatory cells around cholangiocytes was reduced. Conclusion: Shenfu injection significantly alleviated bile duct injury. The potential mechanism may be associated with inhibition of CD14 expression and prevention of NF-κB activation in Kupffer cells.
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- Hao-Yang Tan
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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