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Liu M, Du Y, Gao D. Licochalcone A: a review of its pharmacology activities and molecular mechanisms. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1453426. [PMID: 39188947 PMCID: PMC11345200 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1453426] [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: 06/23/2024] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Licorice, derived from the root of Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch, is a key Traditional Chinese Medicine known for its detoxifying, spleen-nourishing, and qi-replenishing properties. Licochalcone A (Lico A), a significant component of licorice, has garnered interest due to its molecular versatility and receptor-binding affinity. This review explores the specific roles of Lico A in various diseases, providing new insights into its characteristics and guiding the rational use of licorice. Comprehensive literature searches using terms such as "licorice application" and "pharmacological activity of Lico A" were conducted across databases including CNKI, PubMed, and Google Scholar to gather relevant studies on Lico A's pharmacological activities and mechanisms. Lico A, a representative chalcone in licorice, targets specific mechanisms in anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activities. It also plays a role in post-transcriptional regulation. This review delineates the similarities and differences in the anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory mechanisms of Lico A, concluding that its effects on non-coding RNA through post-transcriptional mechanisms deserve further exploration.
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- Meihua Liu
- Research Center of Emotional Diseases, Shenyang Anning Hospital, Shenyang, China
- Shenyang Key Laboratory for Causes and Drug Discovery of Chronic, Shenyang, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Research Center of Emotional Diseases, Shenyang Anning Hospital, Shenyang, China
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Zhang Q, Lei X, Wang F, He X, Liu L, Hou Y, Liu Y, Jin F, Chen C, Li B. ERK1-mediated immunomodulation of mesenchymal stem cells ameliorates inflammatory disorders. iScience 2023; 26:107868. [PMID: 37790278 PMCID: PMC10543658 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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Immune system disorders, especially T cell disorders, are important therapeutic targets of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in many autoimmune diseases (ADs). Although extracellular regulated protein kinases (ERKs) play a role in MSC therapy by promoting T cell apoptosis, the mechanism remains unclear. Our findings indicate that ERK1-/- bone marrow MSCs (BMMSCs), but not ERK2-/- BMMSCs, failed to promote T cell apoptosis due to incapacity to activate the ETS2/AURKA/NF-κB/Fas/MCP-1 cascade. Moreover, ERK1-/- BMMSCs were unable to upregulate regulatory T cells and suppress T helper 17 cells. Licochalcone A (LA), which promotes ERK pathway activation, enhanced the therapeutic efficacy of MSC therapy in ulcerative colitis and collagen-induced arthritis mice. Our findings suggest that ERK1, but not ERK2, plays a crucial role in regulating T cells in MSCs. LA-treated MSCs provide a strategy to improve the efficacy of MSC-based treatments for ADs.
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- Qing Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710032, China
- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710004, China
- Shannxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710032, China
- Shannxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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- Department of Blood Purification, General Hospital of Central Theater Command of PLA, 68 Huangpu Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430010, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710032, China
- Shannxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710004, China
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- The Affiliated Northwest Women’s and Children’s Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710061, China
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- Shannxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Pharmacology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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Li MT, Xie L, Jiang HM, Huang Q, Tong RS, Li X, Xie X, Liu HM. Role of Licochalcone A in Potential Pharmacological Therapy: A Review. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:878776. [PMID: 35677438 PMCID: PMC9168596 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.878776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Licochalcone A (LA), a useful and valuable flavonoid, is isolated from Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch. ex DC. and widely used clinically in traditional Chinese medicine. We systematically updated the latest information on the pharmacology of LA over the past decade from several authoritative internet databases, including Web of Science, Elsevier, Europe PMC, Wiley Online Library, and PubMed. A combination of keywords containing “Licochalcone A,” “Flavonoid,” and “Pharmacological Therapy” was used to help ensure a comprehensive review. Collected information demonstrates a wide range of pharmacological properties for LA, including anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-parasitic, bone protection, blood glucose and lipid regulation, neuroprotection, and skin protection. LA activity is mediated through several signaling pathways, such as PI3K/Akt/mTOR, P53, NF-κB, and P38. Caspase-3 apoptosis, MAPK inflammatory, and Nrf2 oxidative stress signaling pathways are also involved with multiple therapeutic targets, such as TNF-α, VEGF, Fas, FasL, PI3K, AKT, and caspases. Recent studies mainly focus on the anticancer properties of LA, which suggests that the pharmacology of other aspects of LA will need additional study. At the end of this review, current challenges and future research directions on LA are discussed. This review is divided into three parts based on the pharmacological effects of LA for the convenience of readers. We anticipate that this review will inspire further research.
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- Meng-Ting Li
- Department of Pharmacy, Personalized Drug Therapy Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy and College of Medical Technology, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy and College of Medical Technology, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy and College of Medical Technology, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Personalized Drug Therapy Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy and College of Medical Technology, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy and College of Medical Technology, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Personalized Drug Therapy Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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Liu Z, Qian Z, Wang Y, Wang H. Necroptosis in pathogenesis of osteoarthritis and its therapeutic implications. Zhejiang Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban 2022; 51:261-265. [PMID: 36161294 PMCID: PMC9353631 DOI: 10.3724/zdxbyxb-2021-0402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Osteoarthritis is a progressive degenerative joint disease induced by many causes, for which there is no radical cure currently. Necroptosis is a newly reported programmed cell death, and its related factors are also inseparable from the progress of osteoarthritis. For examples, damage-associated molecular pattern promotes the release of various inflammatory factors, so as to recruit macrophages and promote local inflammation of the joint; inhibition of receptor-interacting protein kinase can reduce the death of cell and the expression of inflammatory factors, so as to reduce cartilage damage. Therefore, in-depth study of the regulatory mechanism of necroptosis in osteoarthritis will help to further reveal the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis, so as to provide potential targets for the treatment of osteoarthritis.
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Luo Z, Li T, Gao Q, Chen Y, Su G, Zhao Y. Impact of licochalcone A on the progression of diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus of C57BL/6 mice. Food Funct 2021; 12:10676-10689. [PMID: 34605512 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo01630j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is the most common chronic microvascular complication of diabetes. Therefore, it is of great significance to effectively prevent and treat DN. Licochalcone A (LicA) is a flavonoid found in licorice; previous studies have shown that LicA can reduce blood glucose, blood lipids and improve insulin resistance. There has been no research on whether LicA can prevent and treat DN. In this study, an animal model of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) mice induced by high fat diet/streptozotocin was established, and the intervention of LicA was applied to investigate the protective effect of LicA on the kidneys of DN mice. After 4 weeks of intervention, LicA could effectively reduce blood glucose and alleviate the phenomenon of weight loss in mice. Meanwhile, the levels of MDA, SOD and GSH-Px in the kidney tissue and serum were recovered to different degrees. Besides, LicA decreased the levels of TC, TG and LDL-C in the kidney tissue and increased the level of HDL-C in the kidney tissue. The 24 h urinary protein, blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine (SCr) levels of mice in the treatment group of LicA were significantly lower than those in the model group. Furthermore, HE staining, PAS staining and Masson staining indicated that LicA improved the pathological damage of kidneys, and the kidney index of mice also decreased. Western blotting results indicated that LicA could significantly down-regulate the protein expression of AGEs/RAGE, TGF-β1, HIF-1α and GLUT1, and up-regulate the protein expression of Nrf2. It provides a theoretical basis for the further development and utilization of LicA.
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- Zhonghua Luo
- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China.
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- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China.
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- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China.
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- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China.
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- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China.
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- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China. .,Key Laboratory of Structure-based Drug Design and Discovery of Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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de Freitas KS, Squarisi IS, Acésio NO, Nicolella HD, Ozelin SD, Reis Santos de Melo M, Guissone APP, Fernandes G, Silva LM, da Silva Filho AA, Tavares DC. Licochalcone A, a licorice flavonoid: antioxidant, cytotoxic, genotoxic, and chemopreventive potential. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. PART A 2020; 83:673-686. [PMID: 32886024 DOI: 10.1080/15287394.2020.1813228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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UNLABELLED Licochalcone A (LicoA) is a flavonoid derived from Glycyrrhiza spp. plants. The present study aimed to investigate the antioxidant, cytotoxic, genotoxic, and chemopreventive effects of LicoA in in vitro and in vivo systems. The results showed that LicoA (197.1 μM) scavenged 77.92% of free radicals. Concentrations of 147.75 µM or higher LicoA produced cytotoxicity in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) fibroblasts. LicoA treatments of 4.43 to 10.34 µM did not exert genotoxic activity, but at 11.8 µM significantly lowered nuclear division indexes, compared to negative control, revealing cytotoxicity. Lower concentrations (1.85 to 7.39 µM) exhibited protective activity against chromosomal damage induced by doxorubicin (DXR) or methyl methanesulfonate (MMS) in CHO cells. LicoA exerted no marked influence on DXR-induced genotoxicity in mouse erythrocytes, but reduced pre-neoplastic lesions induced by 1,2-dimethylhydrazine (DMH) in rat colon at 3.12 to 50 mg/kg b.w. Biochemical markers and body weight indicated no apparent toxicity. These findings contribute to better understanding the mechanisms underlying LicoA-initiated activity as a promising chemopreventive compound. ABBREVIATIONS AC, aberrant crypts; ACF, aberrant crypt foci; ALT, alanine aminotransferase; AST, aspartate aminotransferase; BOD, biochemical oxygen demand; CHO, Chinese hamster ovary fibroblast; DMH, 1,2-dimethylhydrazine; DMSO, dimethyl sulfoxide; DPPH, 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl; DXR, doxorubicin hydrochloride; EDTA, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid; GA, gallic acid; LicoA, licochalcone A; MMS, methyl methanesulfonate; MNBC, micronucleated binucleated cells; MNPCE, micronucleated polychromatic erythrocyte; NCE, normochromatic erythrocyte; NDI, nuclear division index; PBS, phosphate-buffered saline; PCE, polychromatic erythrocyte; XTT, 2,3-bis-(2-methoxy-4-nitro-5-sulfophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium-5-carboxanilide.
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- Laboratório de Mutagênese, Universidade De Franca , Franca, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Mutagênese, Universidade De Franca , Franca, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Mutagênese, Universidade De Franca , Franca, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Faculdade De Farmácia, Departamento De Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal De Juiz De Fora , Juiz De Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Faculdade De Farmácia, Departamento De Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal De Juiz De Fora , Juiz De Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Shang F, Yu Y, Liu S, Ming L, Zhang Y, Zhou Z, Zhao J, Jin Y. Advancing application of mesenchymal stem cell-based bone tissue regeneration. Bioact Mater 2020; 6:666-683. [PMID: 33005830 PMCID: PMC7509590 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2020.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 134] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2020] [Revised: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Reconstruction of bone defects, especially the critical-sized defects, with mechanical integrity to the skeleton is important for a patient's rehabilitation, however, it still remains challenge. Utilizing biomaterials of human origin bone tissue for therapeutic purposes has provided a facilitated approach that closely mimics the critical aspects of natural bone tissue with regard to its properties. However, not only efficacious and safe but also cost-effective and convenient are important for regenerative biomaterials to achieve clinical translation and commercial success. Advances in our understanding of regenerative biomaterials and their roles in new bone formation potentially opened a new frontier in the fast-growing field of regenerative medicine. Taking inspiration from the role and multicomponent construction of native extracellular matrix (ECM) for cell accommodation, the ECM-mimicking biomaterials and the naturally decellularized ECM scaffolds were used to create new tissues for bone restoration. On the other hand, with the going deep in understanding of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), they have shown great promise to jumpstart and facilitate bone healing even in diseased microenvironments with pharmacology-based endogenous MSCs rescue/mobilization, systemic/local infusion of MSCs for cytotherapy, biomaterials-based approaches, cell-sheets/-aggregates technology and usage of subcellular vesicles of MSCs to achieve scaffolds-free or cell-free delivery system, all of them have been shown can improve MSCs-mediated regeneration in preclinical studies and several clinical trials. Here, following an overview discussed autogenous/allogenic and ECM-based bone biomaterials for reconstructive surgery and applications of MSCs-mediated bone healing and tissue engineering to further offer principles and effective strategies to optimize MSCs-based bone regeneration. Focusing on MSCs based bone regeneration. Discussed cytotherapy, cell-free therapies and cell-aggregates technology in detail. Stating the approaches of MSCs in diseased microenvironments.
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- Fengqing Shang
- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research, Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
- Department of Stomatology, The 306th Hospital of PLA, Beijing, 100101, China
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- Department of Periodontology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University & Shandong Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research, Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research, Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research, Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- Department of Stomatology, General Hospital of Tibetan Military Command, Lhasa, 850000, China
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- Bureau of Service for Veteran Cadres of PLA in Beijing, Beijing, 100001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research, Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
- Corresponding author.
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Tian XG, Gong FF, Li X, Meng FH, Zhou Z, Zhang HZ. Inflammation-mediated age-dependent effects of casein kinase 2-interacting protein-1 on osteogenesis in mesenchymal stem cells. Chin Med J (Engl) 2020; 133:1935-1942. [PMID: 32826457 PMCID: PMC7462218 DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000000951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The casein kinase 2-interacting protein-1 (CKIP-1) is important in the development of osteoblasts and cardiomyocytes. However, the effects of CKIP-1 on osteoblast precursor mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) remain unclear. This study aimed to determine whether CKIP-1 affects osteogenic differentiation in MSCs and explore the relationship of CKIP-1 and inflammation. METHODS Bone marrow MSCs of CKIP-1 wild type (WT) and knockout (KO) mice were cultivated in vitro. Cell phenotype was analyzed by flow cytometry, colony formation was detected to study the proliferative ability. Osteogenic and adipogenic induction were performed. The osteogenic ability was explored by alizarin red staining, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining and ALP activity detection. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was carried out to determine the mRNA expression levels of osteoblast marker genes. The adipogenic ability was detected by oil red O staining. Content of the bone was analyzed to observe the differences of bone imaging parameters including trabecular bone volume/tissue volume (BV/TV), bone surface area fraction/trabecular BV, trabecular number (Tb.N), and trabecular spacing (Tb.sp). Interleukin (IL)-1β was injected on WT mice of 2 months old and 18 months old, respectively. Difference in CKIP-1 expression was detected by RT-PCR and western blot. The relationship between CKIP-1 and inflammation was explored by RT-PCR and western blot. RESULTS ALP assays, alizarin red staining, and qRT-PCR showed that MSCs derived from CKIP-1 KO mice exhibited a stronger capability for osteogenesis. Micro-computed tomography detection showed that among 18-month-old mice, CKIP-1 KO mice presented significantly higher bone mass compared with WT mice (P = 0.02). No significant difference was observed in 2-month-old mice. In vivo data showed that expression of CKIP-1 was higher in the bone marrow of aging mice than in young mice (4.3-fold increase at the mRNA level, P = 0.04). Finally, the expression levels of CKIP-1 in bone marrow (3.2-fold increase at the mRNA level, P = 0.03) and cultured MSCs were up-regulated on chronic inflammatory stimulation by IL-1β. CONCLUSIONS CKIP-1 is responsible for negative regulation of MSC osteogenesis with age-dependent effects. Increasing levels of inflammation with aging may be the primary factor responsible for higher expression levels of CKIP-1 but may not necessarily affect MSC aging.
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- Xiao-Guang Tian
- Department of Stomatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
- Department of Stomatology, The 960th Hospital of PLA, Taian, Shandong 271000, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The 960th Hospital of PLA, Taian, Shandong 271000, China
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- Department of AIDS Research, State Key Laboratory of Pathogen and Biosecurity, Beijing Institute of Microbiology and Epidemiology, Beijing 100071, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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Titanium Surface Properties Influence the Biological Activity and FasL Expression of Craniofacial Stromal Cells. Stem Cells Int 2019; 2019:4670560. [PMID: 30733806 PMCID: PMC6348805 DOI: 10.1155/2019/4670560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2018] [Accepted: 10/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) can be easily isolated form craniofacial bones during routine dentistry procedures. Due to their embryological origin from neural crest, they represent a suitable cell population to study cell-biomaterial interaction in the craniofacial field, including osteoinductive/osteointegrative processes. The biological and immunomodulatory properties of MSCs may be influenced by chemistry and topography of implant surfaces. We investigated if and how three different titanium surfaces, machined (MCH), sandblasted with resorbable blasting medium (RBM), and Ca++-nanostructured (NCA), may affect biological activity, osseointegration, and immunomodulatory properties of craniofacial MSCs. Cell proliferation, morphology, osteogenic markers, and FasL were evaluated on MSCs isolated from the mandibular bone after seeding on these three different surfaces. No statistically significant differences in cell proliferation were observed whereas different morphologies and growth patterns were detected for each type of surface. No difference in the expression of osteogenic markers was revealed. Interestingly, FasL expression, involved in the immunomodulatory activity of stem cells, was influenced by surface properties. Particularly, immunofluorescence analysis indicated that FasL expression increased on MCH surface compared to the others confirming the suggested role of FasL in promoting osteogenic differentiation. Titanium surface treatments and topography might reflect different biological behaviours of craniofacial MSCs and influence their osseointegration/immunomodulation properties.
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Liu AQ, Hu CH, Jin F, Zhang LS, Xuan K. Contributions of Bioactive Molecules in Stem Cell-Based Periodontal Regeneration. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:ijms19041016. [PMID: 29597317 PMCID: PMC5979460 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19041016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2018] [Revised: 03/22/2018] [Accepted: 03/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Periodontal disease is a widespread disease, which without proper treatment, may lead to tooth loss in adults. Because stem cells from the inflammatory microenvironment created by periodontal disease exhibit impaired regeneration potential even under favorable conditions, it is difficult to obtain satisfactory therapeutic outcomes using traditional treatments, which only focus on the control of inflammation. Therefore, a new stem cell-based therapy known as cell aggregates/cell sheets technology has emerged. This approach provides sufficient numbers of stem cells with high viability for treating the defective site and offers new hope in the field of periodontal regeneration. However, it is not sufficient for regenerating periodontal tissues by delivering cell aggregates/cell sheets to the impaired microenvironment in order to suppress the function of resident cells. In the present review, we summarize some promising bioactive molecules that act as cellular signals, which recreate a favorable microenvironment for tissue regeneration, recruit endogenous cells into the defective site and enhance the viability of exogenous cells.
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- An-Qi Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China.
- Research and Development Center for Tissue Engineering, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China.
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- Research and Development Center for Tissue Engineering, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China.
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- Research and Development Center for Tissue Engineering, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China.
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- Research and Development Center for Tissue Engineering, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China.
- Research and Development Center for Tissue Engineering, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China.
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Sui BD, Hu CH, Liu AQ, Zheng CX, Xuan K, Jin Y. Stem cell-based bone regeneration in diseased microenvironments: Challenges and solutions. Biomaterials 2017; 196:18-30. [PMID: 29122279 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2017.10.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2017] [Revised: 09/21/2017] [Accepted: 10/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Restoration of extensive bone loss and defects remain as an unfulfilled challenge in modern medicine. Given the critical contributions to bone homeostasis and diseases, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have shown great promise to jumpstart and facilitate bone healing, with immense regenerative potential in both pharmacology-based endogenous MSC rescue/mobilization in skeletal diseases and emerging application of MSC transplantation in bone tissue engineering and cytotherapy. However, efficacy of MSC-based bone regeneration was not always achieved; particularly, fulfillment of MSC-mediated bone healing in diseased microenvironments of host comorbidities remains as a major challenge. Indeed, impacts of diseased microenvironments on MSC function rely not only on the dynamic regulation of resident MSCs by surrounding niche to convoy pathological signals of bone, but also on the profound interplay between transplanted MSCs and recipient components that mediates and modulates therapeutic effects on skeletal conditions. Accordingly, novel solutions have recently been developed, including improving resistance of MSCs to diseased microenvironments, recreating beneficial microenvironments to guarantee MSC-based regeneration, and usage of subcellular vesicles of MSCs in cell-free therapies. In this review, we summarize state-of-the-art knowledge regarding applications and challenges of MSC-mediated bone healing, further offering principles and effective strategies to optimize MSC-based bone regeneration in aging and diseases.
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- Bing-Dong Sui
- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China; Research and Development Center for Tissue Engineering, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China; Xi'an Institute of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China; Research and Development Center for Tissue Engineering, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China; Research and Development Center for Tissue Engineering, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China.
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Licochalcone A Prevents the Loss of Dopaminergic Neurons by Inhibiting Microglial Activation in Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-Induced Parkinson's Disease Models. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 18:ijms18102043. [PMID: 28937602 PMCID: PMC5666725 DOI: 10.3390/ijms18102043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2017] [Revised: 09/14/2017] [Accepted: 09/19/2017] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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The neuroprotective effects of Licochalcone A (Lico.A), a flavonoid isolated from the herb licorice, in Parkinson's disease (PD) have not been elucidated. The prominent pathological feature of PD is the loss of dopaminergic neurons. The crucial role of neuroinflammation induced by activated microglia in dopaminergic neurodegeneration has been validated. In this study, we explore the therapeutic effects of Lico.A in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced PD models in vivo and in vitro. We find that Lico.A significantly inhibits LPS-stimulated production of pro-inflammatory mediators and microglial activation by blocking the phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK1/2) and nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) p65 in BV-2 cells. In addition, through cultured primary mesencephalic neuron-glia cell experiments, we illustrate that Lico.A attenuates the decrease in [³H] dopamine (DA) uptake and the loss of tyrosine hydroxylase-immunoreactive (TH-ir) neurons in LPS-induced PD models in vitro. Furthermore, LPS intoxication in rats results in microglial activation, dopaminergic neurodegeneration and significant behavioral deficits in vivo. Lico.A treatment prevents microglial activation and reduction of dopaminergic neuron and ameliorates PD-like behavioral impairments. Thus, these results demonstrate for the first time that the neuroprotective effects of Lico.A are associated with microglia and anti-inflammatory effects in PD models.
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Sui BD, Hu CH, Zheng CX, Jin Y. Microenvironmental Views on Mesenchymal Stem Cell Differentiation in Aging. J Dent Res 2016; 95:1333-1340. [PMID: 27302881 DOI: 10.1177/0022034516653589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Aging is characterized by common environmental changes, such as hormonal, immunologic, and metabolic disorders. These pathologic factors impair the capability of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to generate and maintain functionalized tissue components, contributing to age-related tissue degeneration (e.g., osteoporosis). However, in organismal aging, whether the microenvironmental signals induce common or differential MSC compromise and how they interact at the molecular level in mediating the functional decline of MSCs are not fully understood. In this review, we discuss the respective contribution of microenvironmental pathologic factors to age-related MSC dysfunction-particularly, the shifted differentiation from osteoblasts to adipocytes of bone marrow-derived MSCs. The authors summarize recent works regarding mechanisms underlying MSC-biased differentiation under altered microenvironments, which involve the activation of key signaling pathways, intracellular oxidative stress, and posttranscriptional regulations. In addition, we compare the differential influences of systemic and local microenvironments on MSC differentiation based on our findings. The authors also propose strategies to rescue differentiation disorders of MSCs in aging via modulating microenvironments, by using signaling modulators, anti-inflammatory agents, antioxidants, and metabolic regulators and by promoting mobilization of systemic MSCs to local injury sites. The authors hope that these insights contribute to MSC-based organismal aging research and treatments.
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- B D Sui
- 1 State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Center for Tissue Engineering, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.,2 Xi'an Institute of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Xi'an, China
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- 1 State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Center for Tissue Engineering, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.,2 Xi'an Institute of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Xi'an, China
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- 1 State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Center for Tissue Engineering, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.,2 Xi'an Institute of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Xi'an, China
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- 1 State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Center for Tissue Engineering, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.,2 Xi'an Institute of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Xi'an, China
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Bi H, Ming L, Cheng R, Luo H, Zhang Y, Jin Y. Liver extracellular matrix promotes BM-MSCs hepatic differentiation and reversal of liver fibrosis through activation of integrin pathway. J Tissue Eng Regen Med 2016; 11:2685-2698. [DOI: 10.1002/term.2161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2015] [Revised: 12/16/2015] [Accepted: 01/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Huanjing Bi
- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Centre for Tissue Engineering; School of Stomatology, the Fourth Military Medical University; Xi'an Shaanxi China
- Research and Development Centre for Tissue Engineering; Fourth Military Medical University; Xi'an Shaanxi China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Centre for Tissue Engineering; School of Stomatology, the Fourth Military Medical University; Xi'an Shaanxi China
- Research and Development Centre for Tissue Engineering; Fourth Military Medical University; Xi'an Shaanxi China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Centre for Tissue Engineering; School of Stomatology, the Fourth Military Medical University; Xi'an Shaanxi China
- Research and Development Centre for Tissue Engineering; Fourth Military Medical University; Xi'an Shaanxi China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Centre for Tissue Engineering; School of Stomatology, the Fourth Military Medical University; Xi'an Shaanxi China
- Research and Development Centre for Tissue Engineering; Fourth Military Medical University; Xi'an Shaanxi China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Centre for Tissue Engineering; School of Stomatology, the Fourth Military Medical University; Xi'an Shaanxi China
- Research and Development Centre for Tissue Engineering; Fourth Military Medical University; Xi'an Shaanxi China
- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Department of Oral Histology and Pathology; School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University; Xi'an Shaanxi China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Centre for Tissue Engineering; School of Stomatology, the Fourth Military Medical University; Xi'an Shaanxi China
- Research and Development Centre for Tissue Engineering; Fourth Military Medical University; Xi'an Shaanxi China
- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Department of Oral Histology and Pathology; School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University; Xi'an Shaanxi China
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Tang ZH, Chen X, Wang ZY, Chai K, Wang YF, Xu XH, Wang XW, Lu JH, Wang YT, Chen XP, Lu JJ. Induction of C/EBP homologous protein-mediated apoptosis and autophagy by licochalcone A in non-small cell lung cancer cells. Sci Rep 2016; 6:26241. [PMID: 27184816 PMCID: PMC4869105 DOI: 10.1038/srep26241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2016] [Accepted: 04/28/2016] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Licochalcone A (LCA), a flavonoid isolated from the famous Chinese medicinal herb Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch, presents obvious anti-cancer effects. In this study, the anti-cancer effects and potential mechanisms of LCA in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells were studied. LCA decreased cell viability, increased lactate dehydrogenase release, and induced apoptosis in a concentration-dependent manner in NSCLC cells while not in human embryonic lung fibroblast cells. The expression of phosphatidylethanolamine-modified microtubule-associated protein light-chain 3 (LC3-II) and formation of GFP-LC3 punta, two autophagic markers, were increased after treatment with LCA. LCA-induced LC3-II expression was increased when combined with chloroquine (CQ), while knock-down of autophagy related protein (ATG) 7 or ATG5 reversed LCA-induced LC3-II expression and GFP-LC3 punta formation, suggesting that LCA induced autophagy in NSCLC cells. Inhibition of autophagy could not reverse the LCA-induced cell viability decrease and apoptosis. In addition, LCA increased the expression of endoplasmic reticulum stress related proteins, such as binding immunoglobulin protein and C/EBP homologous protein (CHOP). Knock-down of CHOP reversed LCA-induced cell viability decrease, apoptosis, and autophagy. Taken together, LCA-induced autophagic effect is an accompanied phenomenon in NSCLC cells, and CHOP is critical for LCA-induced cell viability decrease, apoptosis, and autophagy.
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- Zheng-Hai Tang
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China
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- Medical Center, Yuquan Hospital, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China
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Sun J, Ming L, Shang F, Shen L, Chen J, Jin Y. Apocynin suppression of NADPH oxidase reverses the aging process in mesenchymal stem cells to promote osteogenesis and increase bone mass. Sci Rep 2015; 5:18572. [PMID: 26686764 PMCID: PMC4685263 DOI: 10.1038/srep18572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2015] [Accepted: 11/20/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Because of the reduced potential for osteogenesis in aging bone marrow stromal cells, the balance of bone metabolism becomes disrupted, leading to various bone diseases. An increase in reactive oxygen species has been determined to be one of the key factors that accelerates the aging process in BMSCs. In these cells, increased expression of NADPH oxidases is the major source of ROS. In the current study, we suppressed the expression of NOX using apocynin, an effective antioxidant and free radical scavenger, and the results showed that aging BMSCs exhibited an enhanced potential for osteogenesis. The expression of potential key targets influencing this reversal was evaluated using qRT-PCR, and the expression of p53 was shown to be reduced with the suppression of NOX. We speculate that this may be one of the major reasons for the reversal of the aging process. We also examined the effect of apocynin in vivo, and the results showed that in SAMP6 mice, bone mineral density and total bone volume were increased after 3 months of apocynin treatment. In conclusion, our results demonstrate that in aging BMSCs, suppression of NADPH oxidase by apocynin partially reverses the aging process and enhances osteogenic potential.
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- Jinlong Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi' an, Shaanxi 710032, PR China.,State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China.,Research and Development Center for Tissue Engineering, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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- Research and Development Center for Tissue Engineering, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China.,State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Department of Oral Histology and Pathology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China.,Institute for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Research of Xi'an, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- Research and Development Center for Tissue Engineering, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China.,State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Department of Oral Histology and Pathology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi' an, Shaanxi 710032, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi' an, Shaanxi 710032, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China.,Research and Development Center for Tissue Engineering, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China.,State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Department of Oral Histology and Pathology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China.,Institute for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Research of Xi'an, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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Ottoboni L, De Feo D, Merlini A, Martino G. Commonalities in immune modulation between mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and neural stem/precursor cells (NPCs). Immunol Lett 2015; 168:228-39. [DOI: 10.1016/j.imlet.2015.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2015] [Accepted: 05/05/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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