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Crane A, Shanahan RM, Hudson JS, Nowicki KW, Gersey ZC, Agarwal P, Jacobs RC, Lang MJ, Gross B. Pharmaceutical Modulation of Intracranial Aneurysm Development and Rupture. J Clin Med 2024; 13:3324. [PMID: 38893035 PMCID: PMC11173282 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13113324] [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: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Management of intracranial aneurysms (IAs) is determined by patient age, risk of rupture, and comorbid conditions. While endovascular and microsurgical interventions offer solutions to mitigate the risk of rupture, pharmacological management strategies may complement these approaches or serve as alternatives in appropriate cases. The pathophysiology of IAs allows for the targeting of inflammation to prevent the development and rupture of IAs. The aim of this review is to provide an updated summary of different pharmaceutical management strategies for IAs. Acetylsalicylic acid and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) inhibitor antihypertensives have some evidence supporting their protective effect. Studies of selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors, statins, ADP inhibitors, and other metabolism-affecting drugs have demonstrated inconclusive findings regarding their association with aneurysm growth or rupture. In this manuscript, we highlight the evidence supporting each drug's effectiveness.
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- Alex Crane
- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA (Z.C.G.); (M.J.L.)
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA (Z.C.G.); (M.J.L.)
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA (Z.C.G.); (M.J.L.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510, USA;
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA (Z.C.G.); (M.J.L.)
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA (Z.C.G.); (M.J.L.)
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA (Z.C.G.); (M.J.L.)
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA (Z.C.G.); (M.J.L.)
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA (Z.C.G.); (M.J.L.)
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Kamińska J, Tylicka M, Sutkowska K, Gacuta KM, Sawicka MM, Kowalewska E, Ćwiklińska-Dworakowska M, Maciejczyk M, Łysoń T, Kornhuber J, Lewczuk P, Matowicka-Karna J, Koper-Lenkiewicz OM. The preliminary study suggests an association between NF-ĸB pathway activation and increased plasma 20S proteasome activity in intracranial aneurysm patients. Sci Rep 2024; 14:3941. [PMID: 38366068 PMCID: PMC10873410 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-54692-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024] Open
Abstract
The significant role of increased activation of 20S proteasomes in the development of abdominal aortic aneurysms has been well-established in a mouse model. The available literature lacks similar studies concerning brain aneurysms. The aim of the study was to verify the hypothesis that patients with unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIA) have increased 20S proteasome ChT-L activity compared to the control group of individuals without vascular lesions in the brain. In the next step, the relationship between the activity of 20S proteasomes ChT-L and precursor proteins from the nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB) family, namely NF-κB1 (p105), NF-κB2 (p100), NF-κB p65, and the inflammatory chemokine MCP-1, was examined. Patients with UIA had significantly higher 20S ChT-L proteasome activity compared to the control group. Patients with multiple aneurysms had significantly higher 20S proteasome ChT-L activity compared to those with single aneurysms. In patients with UIA, the activity of the 20S proteasome ChT-L negatively correlated with the concentration of NF-κB1 (p105) and NF-κB p65 precursor proteins and positively correlated with the concentration of the cerebrospinal fluid chemokine MCP-1. Our results may suggest that increased 20S proteasome ChT-L activity in UIA patients modulates inflammation in the cerebral arterial vessel via the MCP-1 chemokine as a result of activation of the canonical NF-κB pathway.
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- Joanna Kamińska
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics, Medical University of Bialystok, 15A Jerzego Waszyngtona St., 15-269, Białystok, Poland.
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- Department of Biophysics, Medical University of Bialystok, 2A Adama Mickiewicza St., 15-089, Białystok, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics, Clinical Hospital of the Medical University of Bialystok, 15A Jerzego Waszyngtona St., 15-269, Białystok, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics, Clinical Hospital of the Medical University of Bialystok, 15A Jerzego Waszyngtona St., 15-269, Białystok, Poland
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- Department of Analysis and Bioanalysis of Medicines, Medical University of Bialystok, 2D Mickiewicza St., 15-222, Białystok, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics, Clinical Hospital of the Medical University of Bialystok, 15A Jerzego Waszyngtona St., 15-269, Białystok, Poland
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- Department of Oncological Surgery and General Surgery, Independent Public Health Care Facility of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration in Bialystok named Marian Zyndram-Kościałkowski, 27 Fabryczna St., 15-471, Białystok, Poland
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- Department of Hygiene, Epidemiology, and Ergonomics, Medical University of Białystok, 2C Mickiewicza St., 15-022, Białystok, Poland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Bialystok/Clinical Hospital of the Medical University of Bialystok, 24A Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie St., 15-276, Białystok, Poland
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Erlangen, and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Erlangen, and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
- Department of Neurodegeneration Diagnostics, Medical University of Bialystok, 15A Jerzego Waszyngtona St., 15-269, Białystok, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics, Medical University of Bialystok, 15A Jerzego Waszyngtona St., 15-269, Białystok, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics, Medical University of Bialystok, 15A Jerzego Waszyngtona St., 15-269, Białystok, Poland.
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Duan J, Zhao Q, He Z, Tang S, Duan J, Xing W. Current understanding of macrophages in intracranial aneurysm: relevant etiological manifestations, signaling modulation and therapeutic strategies. Front Immunol 2024; 14:1320098. [PMID: 38259443 PMCID: PMC10800944 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1320098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Macrophages activation and inflammatory response play crucial roles in intracranial aneurysm (IA) formation and progression. The outcome of ruptured IA is considerably poor, and the mechanisms that trigger IA progression and rupture remain to be clarified, thereby developing effective therapy to prevent subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) become difficult. Recently, climbing evidences have been expanding our understanding of the macrophages relevant IA pathogenesis, such as immune cells population, inflammatory activation, intra-/inter-cellular signaling transductions and drug administration responses. Crosstalk between macrophages disorder, inflammation and cellular signaling transduction aggravates the devastating consequences of IA. Illustrating the pros and cons mechanisms of macrophages in IA progression are expected to achieve more efficient treatment interventions. In this review, we summarized the current advanced knowledge of macrophages activation, infiltration, polarization and inflammatory responses in IA occurrence and development, as well as the most relevant NF-κB, signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 (STAT1) and Toll-Like Receptor 4 (TLR4) regulatory signaling modulation. The understanding of macrophages regulatory mechanisms is important for IA patients' clinical outcomes. Gaining insight into the macrophages regulation potentially contributes to more precise IA interventions and will also greatly facilitate the development of novel medical therapy.
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- Jian Duan
- Department of Cerebrovascular Disease, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Cerebrovascular Disease, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, Sichuan, China
- Department of Pharmacy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Cerebrovascular Disease, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Cerebrovascular Disease, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Cerebrovascular Disease, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Cerebrovascular Disease, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, Sichuan, China
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Wang H, Wang L, Liu Y, Men W, Hao W, Fang C, Li C, Zhang L. Plasma levels of CD36 and glutathione as biomarkers for ruptured intracranial aneurysm. Open Life Sci 2023; 18:20220757. [PMID: 38196515 PMCID: PMC10775171 DOI: 10.1515/biol-2022-0757] [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: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024] Open
Abstract
Evidence has proved that intracranial aneurysm (IA) formation and rupture might be closely related to inflammatory response and oxidative stress. Our objective was to evaluate the potential of CD36 and glutathione (GSH) as biomarkers for IA. In this study, the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to measure the plasma levels of CD36 and GSH in 30 IA patients and 30 healthy controls. Then, correlation analysis, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, and logistic regression analysis were performed. The results showed that the plasma level of CD36 in IA patients was significantly higher than that in the control group (P < 0.0001), and plasma GSH was significantly lower compared with that in the control group (P < 0.0001). ROC analysis showed that CD36 and GSH had high sensitivity (90.0 and 96.6%) and specificity (96.6 and 86.6%) for IA diagnosis. The combined sensitivity and specificity achieved were 100 and 100%, respectively. The plasma levels of CD36 and GSH did not show a significant correlation with age, the Glasgow Coma Scale, Hunter-Hess score, aneurysm size, aneurysm height, aneurysm neck, and aspect ratio. The AUC of the logistic regression model based on CD36 and GSH was 0.505. Our results suggested that the combination of plasma CD36 and GSH could serve as potential biomarkers for IA rupture.
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- Hanbin Wang
- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Hebei University, Baoding, 071000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Neurological Function Examination, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Hebei University, Baoding, 071000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Hebei University, Baoding, 071000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Hebei University, Baoding, 071000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Hebei University, Baoding, 071000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Hebei University, Baoding, 071000, Hebei Province, China
- Postdoctoral Research Station of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Hebei University, Baoding, 071000, Hebei Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Precise Diagnosis and Treatment of Glioma in Hebei Province, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Hebei University, Baoding, 071000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Hebei University, Baoding, 071000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Hebei University, Baoding, 071000, Hebei Province, China
- Postdoctoral Research Station of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Hebei University, Baoding, 071000, Hebei Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Precise Diagnosis and Treatment of Glioma in Hebei Province, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Hebei University, Baoding, 071000, Hebei Province, China
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Khan D, Cornelius JF, Muhammad S. The Role of NF-κB in Intracranial Aneurysm Pathogenesis: A Systematic Review. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14218. [PMID: 37762520 PMCID: PMC10531594 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241814218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Intracranial aneurysms (IAs) are abnormal dilations of the cerebral vessels, which pose a persistent threat of cerebral hemorrhage. Inflammation is known to contribute to IA development. The nuclear factor "kappa-light-chain-enhancer" of activated B-cells (NF-κB) is the major driver of inflammation. It increases the expression of inflammatory markers and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), which contribute heavily to the pathogenesis of IAs. NF-κB activation has been linked to IA rupture and resulting subarachnoid hemorrhage. Moreover, NF-κB activation can result in endothelial dysfunction, smooth muscle cell phenotypic switching, and infiltration of inflammatory cells in the arterial wall, which subsequently leads to the initiation and progression of IAs and consequently results in rupture. After a systematic search, abstract screening, and full-text screening, 30 research articles were included in the review. In this systematic review, we summarized the scientific literature reporting findings on NF-κB's role in the pathogenesis of IAs. In conclusion, the activation of the NF-κB pathway was associated with IA formation, progression, and rupture.
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- Dilaware Khan
- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany; (D.K.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany; (D.K.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany; (D.K.)
- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Helsinki, Topeliuksenkatu 5, 00260 Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Neurosurgery, King Edward Medical University, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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Ma P, Li Y, Feng Y, Wu G, Li B, Wu H. The Application of Multiple Magnetic Resonance Scanning Techniques in Evaluating the Stability of Intracranial Aneurysms. Int J Gen Med 2023; 16:2003-2011. [PMID: 37256082 PMCID: PMC10225275 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s402255] [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: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Purpose To evaluate the stability of unruptured intracranial aneurysm (UIA) with high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging of the vessel wall (HR-VWI). Materials and Methods A total of 92 UIA patients were enrolled. After MRA, HR-VWI imaging, the reconstruction of volume rendering (VR) and maximum intensity projection (MIP) were performed to observe the location and size of aneurysms, AR value (ratio of aneurysm height to aneurysmal diameter), SR value (ratio of maximum tumor depth to proximal parent artery diameter), and signal intensity were measured. Results There were 7 aneurysms with UIA located in the anterior cerebral artery, 31 aneurysms with UIA in the middle cerebral artery, 1 aneurysm with UIA in the posterior cerebral artery, 18 aneurysms with UIA in the anterior communication, 5 aneurysms with UIA in the posterior communication, 34 aneurysms with UIA in the intracranial segment of the internal carotid artery and 3 aneurysms with UIA in the vertebral artery. Among them, 8 patients had more than two multiple aneurysms. The lesion size was 2-38mm (6.3 ± 5.09). There are 46 aneurysms with wall enhancement: the maximum SR value was 7.03 and the minimum 1.2, and the maximum AR value was 7.5 and the minimum 1.0. Fifty-five aneurysms showed no enhancement of the tumor wall. The maximum SR value was 4.55 and the minimum 0.58, and the maximum AR value was 4.0 and the minimum 0.6, respectively. Patients were divided into a stable group and an unstable group according to the aneurysm wall. The enhancement rate, SR value, and AR value in the stable aneurysm group were significantly lower than those in the unstable aneurysm group (P < 0.05). Conclusion MRA and HR-VWI can objectively reflect the stability of aneurysms by judging the morphology, SR value, and signal enhancement of UIA, and can provide a certain basis for diagnosis and treatment, which has become routine examination.
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- Pengcheng Ma
- Department of Radiology, Kunming Yan ‘an Hospital, Kunming, 650000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Hospital of Yunnan University, Kunming, 650000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Radiology, Kunming Yan ‘an Hospital, Kunming, 650000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Kunming Yan ‘an Hospital, Kunming, 650000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Kunming Yan ‘an Hospital, Kunming, 650000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650000, People’s Republic of China
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Kamińska J, Tylicka M, Dymicka-Piekarska V, Mariak Z, Matowicka-Karna J, Koper-Lenkiewicz OM. Canonical NF-κB signaling pathway and GRO-α/CXCR2 axis are activated in unruptured intracranial aneurysm patients. Sci Rep 2022; 12:21375. [PMID: 36494512 PMCID: PMC9734124 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-25855-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Activation of the nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) stimulates the production of pro-inflammatory molecules involved in the formation of intracranial aneurysms (IA). The study aimed to assess the NF-κB p65 subunit and the GRO-α chemokine and its receptor CXCR2 concentrations in unruptured intracranial aneurysm patients (UIA, n = 25) compared to individuals without vascular changes in the brain (n = 10). It was also analyzed whether tested proteins are related to the size and number of aneurysms. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and serum protein levels were measured using the ELISA method. Median CSF and serum NF-κB p65 concentrations were significantly lower, while median CSF GRO-α and CXCR2 concentrations were significantly higher in UIA patients compared to the control group. CSF and serum NF-κB p65 concentrations negatively correlated with the number of aneurysms. In UIA patients the median GRO-α concentration was two-fold and CXCR2 almost four-fold higher in CSF compared to the serum value. CSF GRO-α concentration positively correlated with the size of aneurysms.Significantly decreased CSF NF-κB p65 and significantly increased CSF GRO-α and its CXCR2 receptor concentrations in UIA patients compared to the control group may altogether suggest that the canonical NF-κB signaling pathway is activated and its target pro-inflammatory genes are highly expressed in UIA patients. However, to unequivocally assess the involvement of the classical NF-κB pathway with the participation of the NF-κB p65 subunit and the GRO-α/CXCR2 axis in the formation of IA, further in vivo model studies are needed.
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- Joanna Kamińska
- grid.48324.390000000122482838Department of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics, Medical University of Białystok, 15A Jerzego Waszyngtona St., 15-269 Białystok, Poland
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- grid.48324.390000000122482838Department of Biophysics, Medical University of Białystok, Białystok, Poland
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- grid.48324.390000000122482838Department of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics, Medical University of Białystok, 15A Jerzego Waszyngtona St., 15-269 Białystok, Poland
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- grid.48324.390000000122482838Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Białystok, Clinical Hospital of the Medical University of Białystok, Białystok, Poland
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- grid.48324.390000000122482838Department of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics, Medical University of Białystok, 15A Jerzego Waszyngtona St., 15-269 Białystok, Poland
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- grid.48324.390000000122482838Department of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics, Medical University of Białystok, 15A Jerzego Waszyngtona St., 15-269 Białystok, Poland
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Zhang Y, Liu X, Li A, Tang X. A pan-cancer analysis on the carcinogenic effect of human adenomatous polyposis coli. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0265655. [PMID: 35303016 PMCID: PMC8932560 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Abstract
Adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) is the most commonly mutated gene in colon cancer and can cause familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). Hypermethylation of the APC promoter can also promote the development of breast cancer, indicating that APC is not limited to association with colorectal neoplasms. However, no pan-cancer analysis has been conducted. We studied the location and structure of APC and the expression and potential role of APC in a variety of tumors by using The Cancer Genome Atlas and Gene Expression Omnibus databases and online bioinformatics analysis tools. The APC is located at 5q22.2, and its protein structure is conserved among H. sapiens, M. musculus with C. elaphus hippelaphus. The APC identity similarity between homo sapiens and mus musculus reaches 90.1%. Moreover, APC is highly specifically expressed in brain tissues and bipolar cells but has low expression in most cancers. APC is mainly expressed on the cell membrane and is not detected in plasma by mass spectrometry. APC is low expressed in most tumor tissues, and there is a significant correlation between the expressed level of APC and the main pathological stages as well as the survival and prognosis of tumor patients. In most tumors, APC gene has mutation and methylation and an enhanced phosphorylation level of some phosphorylation sites, such as T1438 and S2260. The expressed level of APC is also involved in the level of CD8+ T-cell infiltration, Tregs infiltration, and cancer-associated fibroblast infiltration. We conducted a gene correlation study, but the findings seemed to contradict the previous analysis results of the low expression of the APC gene in most cancers. Our research provides a comparative wholesale understanding of the carcinogenic effects of APC in various cancers, which will help anti-cancer research.
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- Yinci Zhang
- Medical School, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China
- Institute of Environment-Friendly Materials and Occupational Health of Anhui University of Science and Technology (Wuhu), Wuhu, China
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- Medical School, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China
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- Medical School, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China
- Institute of Environment-Friendly Materials and Occupational Health of Anhui University of Science and Technology (Wuhu), Wuhu, China
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- Medical School, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China
- Institute of Environment-Friendly Materials and Occupational Health of Anhui University of Science and Technology (Wuhu), Wuhu, China
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Jiang H, Ding Y, Wu L, Jiang C, Wang C. The roles and diagnostic value of miRNA-1246 in the serum of patients with intracranial aneurysms. Transl Neurosci 2022; 13:172-180. [PMID: 35860808 PMCID: PMC9267307 DOI: 10.1515/tnsci-2022-0227] [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: 04/01/2022] [Revised: 06/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Inflammatory response is one of the important factors affecting the formation of intracranial aneurysm. miR-1246 is involved in the regulation of several inflammatory diseases; however, its expression levels and the mechanism of action in intracranial aneurysms remain further investigated. Methods Bioinformatics was used to analyze the levels of micro-RNAs (miRNAs) in the serum of intracranial aneurysm patients as well as in the intracranial aneurysm tissues downloaded from the GEO RNA-seq database. Blood samples were collected pre-operatively from patients with intracranial aneurysms as well as from healthy volunteers, and miRNA-1246 expression levels were detected using quantitative reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction. Meanwhile, the diagnostic value of miR-1246 for intracranial aneurysm was explored using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. Principle findings and results Serum levels of miR-1246 were elevated in intracranial aneurysm patients. Bioinformatics studies revealed that the target genes of miR-1246, TP53, glycogen synthetase kinase (GSK), and transcription factor YY1 may play important roles in the development of intracranial aneurysms. miR-1246 is involved in inflammatory response, lipid, and atherosclerotic signaling pathways. Conclusions and significance High level of miR-1246 is found in the serum of patients with intracranial aneurysms and may serve as a diagnostic or/and treatment marker for intracranial aneurysms.
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- Haijie Jiang
- Department of Medical Laboratory, Weifang Medical University, Molecular Biological Diagnosis of Cerebrovascular Disease, Weifang, China
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- Clinical laboratory, Weifang People's Hospital, Weifang, China
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- Neurology department, Weifang People's Hospital, Weifang, China
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- Clinical laboratory, Weifang People's Hospital, Weifang, China
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- Clinical Laboratory, Weifang People's Hospital, Diagnosis by Clinical Examination, Weifang, China
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Zheng Z, Chen Y, Wang Y, Li Y, Cheng Q. MicroRNA-513b-5p targets COL1A1 and COL1A2 associated with the formation and rupture of intracranial aneurysm. Sci Rep 2021; 11:14897. [PMID: 34290266 PMCID: PMC8295310 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-94116-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Collagen-type I alpha 1 chain (COL1A1) and COL1A2 are abnormally expressed in intracranial aneurysm (IA), but their mechanism of action remains unclear. This study was performed to investigate the mechanism of COL1A1 and COL1A2 affecting the occurrence and rupture of IA. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction was used to measure the expression of hsa-miR-513b-5p, COL1A1, COL1A2, TNF-α, IL-6, MMP2, MMP3, MMP9 and TIMP4 in patients with ruptured IA (RA) (n = 100), patients with un-ruptured IA (UA) (n = 100), and controls (n = 100). Then, human vascular smooth muscle cells (HASMCs) were cultured, and dual luciferase reporter assay was performed to analyse the targeting relationship between miR-513b-5p and COL1A1 or COL1A2. The effects of the miR-513b-5p mimic and inhibitor on the proliferation, apoptosis, and death of HASMC and the RIP1-RIP3-MLKL and matrix metalloproteinase pathways were also explored. The effect of silencing and over-expression of COL1A1 and COL1A2 on the role of miR-513b-5p were also evaluated. Finally, the effects of TNF-α on miR-513b-5p targeting COL1A1 and COL1A2 were tested. Compared with those in the control group, the serum mRNA levels of miR-513b-5p, IL-6 and TIMP4 were significantly decreased in the RA and UA groups, but COL1A1, COL1A2, TNF-α, IL-1β, MMP2, MMP3 and MMP9 were significantly increased (p < 0.05). Compared with those in the UA group, the expression of COL1A1, COL1A2, TNF-α, IL-1β and MMP9 was significantly up-regulated in the RA group (p < 0.05). Results from the luciferase reporter assay showed that COL1A1 and COL1A were the direct targets of miR-513b-5p. Further studies demonstrated that miR-513b-5p targeted COL1A1/2 to regulate the RIP1-RIP3-MLKL and MMP pathways, thereby enhancing cell death and apoptosis. Over-expression of COL1A1 or COL1A2, rather than silencing COL1A1/2, could improve the inhibitory effect of miR-513b-5p on cell activity by regulating the RIP1-RIP3-MLKL and MMP pathways. Furthermore, over-expression of miR-513b-5p and/or silencing COL1A1/2 inhibited the TNF-α-induced cell proliferation and enhanced the TNF-α-induced cell death and apoptosis. The mechanism may be related to the inhibition of collagen I and TIMP4 expression and promotion of the expression of RIP1, p-RIP1, p-RIP3, p-MLKL, MMP2 and MMP9. MiR-513b-5p targeted the inhibition of COL1A1/2 expression and affected HASMC viability and extracellular mechanism remodelling by regulating the RIP1-RIP3-MLKL and MMP pathways. This process might be involved in the formation and rupture of IA.
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- Zheng Zheng
- Shengli Clinical Medical College, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, People's Republic of China
- The Department of Neurology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, No. 134, Dongjie road, Fuzhou, 350001, People's Republic of China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, People's Republic of China
- The Department of Geriatric Medicine, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, 350001, People's Republic of China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, People's Republic of China
- The Department of Neurology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, No. 134, Dongjie road, Fuzhou, 350001, People's Republic of China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, People's Republic of China
- The Department of Neurology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, No. 134, Dongjie road, Fuzhou, 350001, People's Republic of China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, People's Republic of China.
- The Department of Neurology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, No. 134, Dongjie road, Fuzhou, 350001, People's Republic of China.
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Chen X, Yang S, Yang J, Liu Q, Li M, Wu J, Wang H, Wang S. The Potential Role of hsa_circ_0005505 in the Rupture of Human Intracranial Aneurysm. Front Mol Biosci 2021; 8:670691. [PMID: 34336924 PMCID: PMC8316638 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2021.670691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Objective: Recently, abundant number of studies have revealed many functions of circular RNAs in multiple diseases, however, the role of circular RNA in the rupture of human intracranial aneurysm is still unknown. This study aims to explore the potential functions of circular RNA in the rupture of human intracranial aneurysms. Methods: The differentially expressed circular RNAs between un-ruptured intracranial aneurysms (n = 5) and ruptured intracranial aneurysms (n = 5) were analyzed with the Arraystar human circRNAs microarray. Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) was used to verify the results of the circRNA microarray. The role of circular RNA in intracranial aneurysm rupture was assessed in vitro. MTT assay, CCK-8 assay, Caspase3/7 assay, assay of cell apoptosis and Celigo wound healing was conducted to evaluate the relationship between circular RNA and the rupture of human intracranial aneurysms. Results: A total of 13,175 circRNA genes were detected. Among them 63 circRNAs upregulated and 54 circRNAs downregulated significantly in ruptured intracranial aneurysms compared with un-ruptured intracranial aneurysms (p < 0.05 Fold Change > 1.5). Five upregulated circRNAs were selected for further study (hsa_circ_0001947, hsa_circ_0043001, hsa_circ_0064557, hsa_circ_0058514, hsa_circ_0005505). The results of qPCR showed only hsa_circ_0005505 significantly upregulated (p < 0.05). The expression of hsa_circ_0005505 was higher in ruptured intracranial aneurysm tissues. And our in vitro data showed that hsa_circRNA_005505 promotes the proliferation, migration and suppresses the apoptosis of vascular smooth muscle cell. Conclusion: This study revealed an important role of hsa_circ_0005505 in the proliferation, migration and apoptosis of vascular smooth muscle cell, and indicated that hsa_circ_0005505 may associate with the pathological process of intracranial aneurysms.
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- Xin Chen
- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China.,Center of Stroke, Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine for Cerebrovascular Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China.,Center of Stroke, Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine for Cerebrovascular Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China.,Center of Stroke, Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine for Cerebrovascular Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China.,Center of Stroke, Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine for Cerebrovascular Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China.,Center of Stroke, Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine for Cerebrovascular Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China.,Center of Stroke, Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine for Cerebrovascular Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China.,Center of Stroke, Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine for Cerebrovascular Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China.,Center of Stroke, Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine for Cerebrovascular Diseases, Beijing, China
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Cai Y, Huang D, Ma W, Wang M, Qin Q, Jiang Z, Liu M. Histone deacetylase 9 inhibition upregulates microRNA-92a to repress the progression of intracranial aneurysm via silencing Bcl-2-like protein 11. J Drug Target 2021; 29:761-770. [PMID: 33480300 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2021.1878365] [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] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Histone deacetylases (HDACs) have been revealed to be involved in cerebrovascular diseases, while the role of HDAC9 in intracranial aneurysm (IA) remains seldom studied. We aim to explore the role of the HDAC9/microRNA-92a (miR-92a)/Bcl-2-like protein 11 (BCL2L11) axis in IA progression. METHODS Expression of HDAC9, miR-92a and BCL2L11 in IA tissues was assessed. IA rat models were established by ligation of left renal artery and common carotid artery, and the rats were respectively injected with relative plasmid vectors and/or oligonucleotides. The blood pressure was measured to estimate the IA degree, and the pathological changes were observed. The expression of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2, MMP-9 and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) was detected, and the levels of inflammatory factors were evaluated. Expression of apoptosis-related proteins, HDAC9, miR-92a and BCL2L11 was assessed. RESULTS HDAC9 and BCL2L11 were upregulated while miR-92a was downregulated in IA clinical samples and rat models. HDAC9 inhibition or miR-92a elevation improved pathological changes and repressed apoptosis and expression of MMP-2, MMP-9, VEGF and inflammatory factors in vascular tissues from IA rats. Oppositely, HDAC9 overexpression or miR-92a reduction had contrary effects. miR-92a downregulation reversed the effect of silenced HDAC9 on IA rats. CONCLUSION HDAC9 inhibition upregulates miR-92a to repress the progression of IA via silencing BCL2L11.
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- Yang Cai
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Jiang Z, Huang J, You L, Zhang J, Li B. Pharmacological inhibition of STAT3 by BP-1-102 inhibits intracranial aneurysm formation and rupture in mice through modulating inflammatory response. Pharmacol Res Perspect 2021; 9:e00704. [PMID: 33474811 PMCID: PMC7817916 DOI: 10.1002/prp2.704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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As an inhibitor of STAT3, BP-1-102 can regulate the inflammation response caused by vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) by inhibiting the JAK/STAT3/NF-κB pathway, thereby attenuating the symptoms of intracranial aneurysm (IA). IA mouse model was established by stereotactic injection of elastase to evaluate the effect of BP-1-102. The expression levels of smooth muscle markers and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) were detected by qRT-PCR, and the levels of inflammatory factors were detected by ELISA and qRT-PCR. The protein levels of the NF-κB signaling pathway factors were examined by Western blot. BP-1-102 reduced blood pressure in aneurysm mice, up-regulated smooth muscle cell markers MHC, SMA, and SM22, and down-regulated the expression of MMP2 and MMP9 in vascular tissues. At the same time, BP-1-102 also down-regulated the expression levels of inflammatory response factors and the NF-κB pathway proteins. In the IA model, BP-1-102 can reduce the expression of inflammatory factors and MMPs bound to NF-κB by inhibiting the activation of the JAK/STAT3/NF-κB pathway proteins, and then restore the vascular wall elastin to reduce blood pressure, thereby treating aneurysm.
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- Zhixian Jiang
- Inpatient Department District N13Chendong Branch of Quanzhou First HospitalQuanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical UniversityQuanzhouChina
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- Inpatient Department District N13Chendong Branch of Quanzhou First HospitalQuanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical UniversityQuanzhouChina
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- Inpatient Department District N13Chendong Branch of Quanzhou First HospitalQuanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical UniversityQuanzhouChina
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- Inpatient Department District N13Chendong Branch of Quanzhou First HospitalQuanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical UniversityQuanzhouChina
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- Geriatrics Department District 7Dongjie Branch of Quanzhou First HospitalQuanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical UniversityQuanzhouChina
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Endogenous animal models of intracranial aneurysm development: a review. Neurosurg Rev 2021; 44:2545-2570. [PMID: 33501561 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-021-01481-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Revised: 01/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The pathogenesis and natural history of intracranial aneurysm (IA) remains poorly understood. To this end, animal models with induced cerebral vessel lesions mimicking human aneurysms have provided the ability to greatly expand our understanding. In this review, we comprehensively searched the published literature to identify studies that endogenously induced IA formation in animals. Studies that constructed aneurysms (i.e., by surgically creating a sac) were excluded. From the eligible studies, we reported information including the animal species, method for aneurysm induction, aneurysm definitions, evaluation methods, aneurysm characteristics, formation rate, rupture rate, and time course. Between 1960 and 2019, 174 articles reported endogenous animal models of IA. The majority used flow modification, hypertension, and vessel wall weakening (i.e., elastase treatment) to induce IAs, primarily in rats and mice. Most studies utilized subjective or qualitative descriptions to define experimental aneurysms and histology to study them. In general, experimental IAs resembled the pathobiology of the human disease in terms of internal elastic lamina loss, medial layer degradation, and inflammatory cell infiltration. After the early 2000s, many endogenous animal models of IA began to incorporate state-of-the-art technology, such as gene expression profiling and 9.4-T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in vivo imaging, to quantitatively analyze the biological mechanisms of IA. Future studies aimed at longitudinally assessing IA pathobiology in models that incorporate aneurysm growth will likely have the largest impact on our understanding of the disease. We believe this will be aided by high-resolution, small animal, survival imaging, in situ live-cell imaging, and next-generation omics technology.
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Menet R, Lecordier S, ElAli A. Wnt Pathway: An Emerging Player in Vascular and Traumatic Mediated Brain Injuries. Front Physiol 2020; 11:565667. [PMID: 33071819 PMCID: PMC7530281 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.565667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The Wnt pathway, which comprises the canonical and non-canonical pathways, is an evolutionarily conserved mechanism that regulates crucial biological aspects throughout the development and adulthood. Emergence and patterning of the nervous and vascular systems are intimately coordinated, a process in which Wnt pathway plays particularly important roles. In the brain, Wnt ligands activate a cell-specific surface receptor complex to induce intracellular signaling cascades regulating neurogenesis, synaptogenesis, neuronal plasticity, synaptic plasticity, angiogenesis, vascular stabilization, and inflammation. The Wnt pathway is tightly regulated in the adult brain to maintain neurovascular functions. Historically, research in neuroscience has emphasized essentially on investigating the pathway in neurodegenerative disorders. Nonetheless, emerging findings have demonstrated that the pathway is deregulated in vascular- and traumatic-mediated brain injuries. These findings are suggesting that the pathway constitutes a promising target for the development of novel therapeutic protective and restorative interventions. Yet, targeting a complex multifunctional signal transduction pathway remains a major challenge. The review aims to summarize the current knowledge regarding the implication of Wnt pathway in the pathobiology of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, as well as traumatic brain injury (TBI). Furthermore, the review will present the strategies used so far to manipulate the pathway for therapeutic purposes as to highlight potential future directions.
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- Romain Menet
- Neuroscience Axis, Research Center of CHU de Québec - Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada.,Department of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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- Neuroscience Axis, Research Center of CHU de Québec - Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada.,Department of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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- Neuroscience Axis, Research Center of CHU de Québec - Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada.,Department of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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Exosomal microRNA-23b-3p from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells maintains T helper/Treg balance by downregulating the PI3k/Akt/NF-κB signaling pathway in intracranial aneurysm. Brain Res Bull 2020; 165:305-315. [PMID: 32956770 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2020.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2019] [Revised: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) are involved in cancer initiation and metastasis, and sometimes mediate cell communication by releasing exosomes and delivering microRNAs (miRNAs). The study aims to investigate the effects of exosomal hsa-miR-23b-3p derived from human BMSCs on intracranial aneurysm (IA). Firstly, human BMSCs-derived exosomes were extracted by ultra-high speed centrifugation. After clinical specimen collection, imbalance of T helper (Th) 17/Treg was found in patients with IA. Then, basilar artery aneurysm models were established and BMSCs-derived exosomes were isolated and identified. The results showed that BMSCs-derived exosomes improved pathological remodeling of IA wall, upregulated the contractile phenotype and inhibited the secretory phenotype of smooth muscle cells and reduced the number of Th17 cells to maintain the balance of Th17/Treg. In addition, human BMSCs-derived exosomes inhibited the activation of the phosphatidylinositol-3 kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt)/nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) signaling pathway and maintained Th17/Treg balance, which in turn interfered with aneurysm formation. Finally, the targeting relationship between hsa-miR-23b-3p and KLF5 was confirmed. We further noted that BMSCs-derived exosomal hsa-miR-23b-3p inhibited IA formation by targeting KLF5 through suppression of the PI3k/Akt/NF-κB signaling pathway. All in all, our study concluded that BMSCs-derived exosomal hsa-miR-23b-3p could maintain Th17/Treg balance by targeting KLF5 through suppression of the PI3k/Akt/NF-κB signaling pathway, thus inhibit IA formation.
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Jia Q, Yan S, Huang J, Xu S. Restored microRNA-133a-3p or Depleted PSAT1 Restrains Endothelial Cell Damage-Induced Intracranial Aneurysm Via Suppressing the GSK3β/β-Catenin Pathway. NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS 2020; 15:177. [PMID: 32902711 PMCID: PMC7479668 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-020-03396-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2019] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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It is unclear about the functional role of microRNA-133a-3p (miR-133a-3p) in intracranial aneurysm (IA). Hence, the aim of the present study was to investigate the regulatory role of miR-133a-3p on the regulation of vascular endothelial injury-induced IA through phosphoserine aminotransferase 1 (PSAT1)/glycogen synthase kinase 3β (GSK3β)/β-catenin signaling pathway. Normal intracranial arteriole tissues and IA tissues were gathered from patients with brain trauma and IA. The expression of miR-133a-3p, PSAT1, GSK3β, and β-catenin in tissues was determined by RT-qPCR and western blot analysis. The endothelial cells (ECs) of the human IA were cultured and treated with miR-133a-3p mimic and si-PSAT1 to determine their functions in endothelial cell migration, apoptosis, and proliferation. The expression of miR-133a-3p, PSAT1, GSK3β, β-catenin, Ki-67, CyclinD1, Bax, and Bcl-2 in ECs were tested by RT-qPCR or western blot analysis. Moreover, IA rat model was established to detect the pathological changes and the expression of miR-133a-3p, PSAT1, GSK3β, β-catenin, VEGF, and MMP-9 in IA tissues in vivo. Expression of miR-133a-3p was related to the number and size of IA. MiR-133a-3p expression was deceased and the PSAT1, GSK3β, and β-catenin expression was raised in IA. Restored miR-133a-3p and depleted PSAT1 alleviated the pathological change; reduced PSAT1, GSK3β, and β-catenin expression in IA; suppressed apoptosis and advanced proliferation and migration of IA ECs, as well as reduced VEGF and MMP-9 expression in IA tissues in vivo. Our study suggests that overexpression of miR-133a-3p or downregulation of PSAT1 restrains endothelial cell damage and advances endothelial cell proliferation via inhibiting the GSK3β/β-catenin pathway in IA. MiR-133a-3p might be a potential candidate marker and therapeutic target for IA.
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- Qiang Jia
- Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, 300050, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, 300050, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Neurology, Cangzhou People's Hospital, 20 North Street, Cangzhou, 061000, Hebei, China.
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- Clinical Laboratory, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 314 An shan xin Road, Nan Kai District, Tianjin, 300000, Tianjin, China.
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Jiang Z, Huang J, You L, Zhang J, Li B. STAT3 Contributes to Intracranial Aneurysm Formation and Rupture by Modulating Inflammatory Response. Cell Mol Neurobiol 2020; 41:1715-1725. [PMID: 32804311 DOI: 10.1007/s10571-020-00941-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 08/08/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Intracranial aneurysm (IA) is a common type of refractory cerebrovascular diseases. Inflammatory responses have been reported to be associated with the pathogenesis of IA. We aimed to study the role of STAT3 on IA formation and inflammatory response. STAT3 expression and clinicopathological factors were analyzed in IA and normal cerebral arteries. mRNA level of STAT3 was detected in normal, unruptured, and ruptured IA tissues by RT-PCR and Western blot. Inflammatory cytokines were examined by ELISA in unruptured, ruptured IA tissues, as well as cells with STAT3 overexpression or knockdown. mRNA of phenotypic modulation-related factors was tested by RT-PCR in STAT3 overexpressing or knockdown VSMCs. STAT3 expression was upregulated in ruptured IA tissues and highly associated with IA diameter and IA type. Inflammatory cytokine secretion was increased in ruptured IA samples and positively correlated with STAT3 expression. STAT3 overexpression led to enhanced expression of SM-α actin, SM-MHC, MMP2, and MMP9, and increased secretion of inflammatory cytokines. Our findings have demonstrated that STAT3 is a key regulator in IA formation by modulating inflammatory cytokine expression.
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- Zhixian Jiang
- Inpatient Department District N13, Chendong Branch of Quanzhou First Hospital, Quanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, 362000, Fujian, China
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- Inpatient Department District N13, Chendong Branch of Quanzhou First Hospital, Quanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, 362000, Fujian, China
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- Inpatient Department District N13, Chendong Branch of Quanzhou First Hospital, Quanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, 362000, Fujian, China
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- Inpatient Department District N13, Chendong Branch of Quanzhou First Hospital, Quanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, 362000, Fujian, China
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- Geriatrics Dept District 7, Dongjie Branch of Quanzhou First Hospital, Quanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, 362000, Fujian, China.
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Gao G, Zhang Y, Yu J, Chen Y, Gu D, Niu C, Fu X, Wei J. Long Non-coding RNA MALAT1/microRNA-143/VEGFA Signal Axis Modulates Vascular Endothelial Injury-Induced Intracranial Aneurysm. NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS 2020; 15:139. [PMID: 32602008 PMCID: PMC7324453 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-020-03357-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2019] [Accepted: 05/20/2020] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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The roles of some long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in intracranial aneurysm (IA) have been investigated in many studies. The aim of this study is to elucidate the mechanism of lncRNA metastasis-associated lung adenocarcinoma transcript 1 (MALAT1)/microRNA-143 (miR-143)/vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGFA) signal axis in vascular endothelial injury-induced IA. MALAT1, miR-143, and VEGFA expression in IA tissues and normal arterial tissues were detected. Matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) in tissues, von Willebrand factor (vWF) in serum and tissues, and endothelin-1 (ET-1) in serum were detected. The modeled IA rats were injected with silenced or overexpressed MALAT1 for detecting vascular endothelial injury. Vascular endothelial cells from patients with IA were abstracted and transfected with silenced or overexpressed MALAT1 to verify the impacts of MALAT1 on cell viability and apoptosis. The connections among MALAT1, miR-143, and VEGFA were verified by online prediction, luciferase activity, and RNA-pull down assays. Overexpression of MALAT1 and VEGFA and poor expression of miR-143 were found in IA tissues. Downregulation of MALAT1 inhibited blood pressure, the expression of ET-1, vWF, and MMP-9, as well as the apoptotic index of vascular endothelial cells of rats with IA. Downregulated MALAT1 inhibited apoptosis and promoted viability of vascular endothelial cells in IA. MALAT1 bound to miR-143 and miR-143 targeted VEGFA. This study suggests that MALAT1 elevates VEGFA expression through competitive binding to miR-143, thereby boosting apoptosis and attenuating viability of vascular endothelial cells in IA.
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- Ge Gao
- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 17 Lu' jiang Road, Hefei, 230001, Anhui, People's Republic of China.
- Department of Neurosurgery, Anhui Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 17 Lu' jiang Road, Hefei, 230001, Anhui, People's Republic of China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Anhui Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 17 Lu' jiang Road, Hefei, 230001, Anhui, People's Republic of China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Anhui Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 17 Lu' jiang Road, Hefei, 230001, Anhui, People's Republic of China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Anhui Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 17 Lu' jiang Road, Hefei, 230001, Anhui, People's Republic of China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Anhui Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 17 Lu' jiang Road, Hefei, 230001, Anhui, People's Republic of China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Anhui Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 17 Lu' jiang Road, Hefei, 230001, Anhui, People's Republic of China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Anhui Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 17 Lu' jiang Road, Hefei, 230001, Anhui, People's Republic of China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Anhui Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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Lambrou GI, Hatziagapiou K, Vlahopoulos S. Inflammation and tissue homeostasis: the NF-κB system in physiology and malignant progression. Mol Biol Rep 2020; 47:4047-4063. [PMID: 32239468 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-020-05410-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2020] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Disruption of tissue function activates cellular stress which triggers a number of mechanisms that protect the tissue from further damage. These mechanisms involve a number of homeostatic modules, which are regulated at the level of gene expression by the transactivator NF-κB. This transcription factor shifts between activation and repression of discrete, cell-dependent gene expression clusters. Some of its target genes provide feedback to NF-κB itself, thereby strengthening the inflammatory response of the tissue and later terminating inflammation to facilitate restoration of tissue homeostasis. Disruption of key feedback modules for NF-κB in certain cell types facilitates the survival of clones with genomic aberrations, and protects them from being recognized and eliminated by the immune system, to enable thereby carcinogenesis.
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Affiliation(s)
- George I Lambrou
- First Department of Pediatrics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Thivon & Levadeias 8, 11527, Goudi-Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Pediatrics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Thivon & Levadeias 8, 11527, Goudi-Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Pediatrics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Thivon & Levadeias 8, 11527, Goudi-Athens, Greece.
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