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Liao G, Yan Q, Zhang M, Zhang X, Yang J, Huang H, Liu X, Jiang Y, Gong J, Zhan S, Li D, Huang X. Integrative analysis of network pharmacology and proteomics reveal the protective effect of Xiaoqinglong Decotion on neutrophilic asthma. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 330:118102. [PMID: 38561057 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Xiaoqinglong Decotion (XQLD) is a commonly used Chinese herbal formula in clinical practice, especially for allergic diseases such as asthma. However, its intrinsic mechanism for the treatment of neutrophilic asthma (NA) remains unclear. AIM OF THE STUDY The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and potential mechanisms of XQLD on NA using network pharmacology and in vivo experiments. MATERIALS AND METHODS First, the active compounds, potential targets and mechanisms of XQLD against NA were initially elucidated by network pharmacology. Then, OVA/CFA-induced NA mice were treated with XQLD to assess its efficacy. Proteins were then analyzed and quantified using a Tandem Mass Tags approach for differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) to further reveal the mechanisms of NA treatment by XQLD. Finally, the hub genes, critical DEPs and potential pathways were validated. RESULTS 176 active compounds and 180 targets against NA were identified in XQLD. Protein-protein interaction (PPI) network revealed CXCL10, CX3CR1, TLR7, NCF1 and FABP4 as hub genes. In vivo experiments showed that XQLD attenuated inflammatory infiltrates, airway mucus secretion and remodeling in the lungs of NA mice. Moreover, XQLD significantly alleviated airway neutrophil inflammation in NA mice by decreasing the expression of IL-8, MPO and NE. XQLD also reduced the levels of CXCL10, CX3CR1, TLR7, NCF1 and FABP4, which are closely associated with neutrophil inflammation. Proteomics analysis identified 28 overlapping DEPs in the control, NA and XQLD groups, and we found that XQLD inhibited ferroptosis signal pathway (elevated GPX4 and decreased ASCL3) as well as the expression of ARG1, MMP12 and SPP1, while activating the Rap1 signaling pathway. CONCLUSION This study revealed that inhibition of ARG1, MMP12 and SPP1 expression as well as ferroptosis pathways, and activation of the Rap1 signaling pathway contribute to the therapeutic effect of XQLD on NA.
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- Gang Liao
- Shenzhen Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shenzhen, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; The First Clinical Medical School, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Lingnan Medical Research Center of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Academy of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; The First Clinical Medical School, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Lingnan Medical Research Center of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Academy of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; The First Clinical Medical School, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Lingnan Medical Research Center of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Academy of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; The First Clinical Medical School, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Lingnan Medical Research Center of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Academy of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Shenzhen Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shenzhen, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Second Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Lingnan Medical Research Center of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Academy of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.
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Yang F, Yang L, Kuroda Y, Lai S, Takahashi Y, Sayo T, Namiki T, Nakajima K, Sano S, Inoue S, Tsuruta D, Katayama I. Disorganisation of basement membrane zone architecture impairs melanocyte residence in vitiligo. J Pathol 2024. [PMID: 38989633 DOI: 10.1002/path.6321] [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: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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The basement membrane zone is the interface between the epidermis and dermis, and it is disrupted in several skin conditions. Here, we report the results of a comprehensive investigation into the structural and molecular factors of the basement membrane zone in vitiligo, a dermatological disorder characterised by depigmented patches on the skin. Using electron microscopy and immunofluorescence staining, we confirmed abnormal basement membrane zone morphology and disrupted basement membrane zone architecture in human vitiliginous skin. Furthermore, we identified elevated expression of matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2) in human dermal fibroblasts as a key factor responsible for basement membrane zone matrix degradation. In our in vitro and ex vivo models, overexpression of MMP2 in fibroblasts led to basement membrane zone disruption and melanocyte disappearance. Importantly, we reveal that the loss of melanocytes in vitiligo is primarily linked to their weakened adhesion to the basement membrane, mediated by binding between integrin β1 and laminin and discoidin domain receptor 1 and collagen IV. Finally, inhibition of matrix metalloproteinase 2 expression reversed depigmentation in a mouse model of vitiligo. In conclusion, our research shows the importance of basement membrane zone integrity in melanocyte residence and offers new avenues for therapeutic interventions to address this challenging skin condition. © 2024 The Author(s). The Journal of Pathology published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of The Pathological Society of Great Britain and Ireland.
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- Fei Yang
- Department of Pigmentation Research and Therapeutics, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan
- Biological Science Research Laboratories, Kao Corporation, Odawara, Japan
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- Department of Pigmentation Research and Therapeutics, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Pigmentation Research and Therapeutics, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan
- Biological Science Research Laboratories, Kao Corporation, Odawara, Japan
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- Department of Pigmentation Research and Therapeutics, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan
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- Biological Science Research Laboratories, Kao Corporation, Odawara, Japan
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- Biological Science Research Laboratories, Kao Corporation, Odawara, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Graduate School and Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Kochi, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Kochi, Japan
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- Department of Cosmetic Health Science, Gifu Pharmaceutical University, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Pigmentation Research and Therapeutics, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan
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Gonçalves JD, Dias JH, Machado-Neves M, Vergani GB, Ahmadi B, Pereira Batista RIT, Souza-Fabjan JMG, Oliveira MEF, Bartlewski PM, da Fonseca JF. Transcervical uterine flushing and embryo transfer in sheep: Morphophysiological basis for approaches currently used, major challenges, potential improvements, and new directions (alas, including some old ideas). Reprod Biol 2024; 24:100920. [PMID: 38970979 DOI: 10.1016/j.repbio.2024.100920] [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: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/08/2024]
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At present, the success of non-surgical embryo recovery (NSER) and transfer (NSET) hinges upon the cervical passage of catheters, but penetration of the uterine cervix in ewes is problematic due to its anatomical structure (i.e., long and narrow cervical lumen with misaligned folds and rings). It is a major obstacle limiting the widespread application of NSER and NSET in sheep. While initial attempts to traverse the uterine cervix focused on adapting or re-designing insemination catheters, more recent studies demonstrated that cervical relaxation protocols were instrumental for transcervical penetration in the ewe. An application of such protocols more than tripled cervical penetration rates (currently at 90-95 %) in sheep of different breeds (e.g., Dorper, Lacaune, Santa Inês, crossbred, and indigenous Brazilian breeds) and ages/parity. There is now sufficient evidence to suggest that even repeatedly performed cervical passages do not adversely affect overall health and reproductive function of ewes. Despite these improvements, appropriate selection of donors and recipients remains one of the most important requirements for maintaining high success rates of NSER and NSET, respectively. Non-surgical ovine embryo recovery has gradually become a commercially viable method as even though the procedure still cannot be performed by untrained individuals, it is inexpensive, yields satisfactory results, and complies with current public expectations of animal welfare standards. This article reviews critical morphophysiological aspects of transcervical embryo flushing and transfer, and the prospect of both techniques to replace surgical methods for multiple ovulation and embryo transfer (MOET) programs in sheep. We have also discussed some potential pharmacological and technical developments in the field of non-invasive embryo recovery and deposition.
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- Joedson Dantas Gonçalves
- Department of Pathology, Reproduction and One Health, School of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, São Paulo State University, Via de acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane, s/n, CEP 14884-900 Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Viçosa, Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, s/n, CEP 36570-000 Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Viçosa, Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, s/n, CEP 36570-000 Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology, Reproduction and One Health, School of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, São Paulo State University, Via de acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane, s/n, CEP 14884-900 Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1, Canada
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- Department of Pathology, Reproduction and One Health, School of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, São Paulo State University, Via de acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane, s/n, CEP 14884-900 Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1, Canada
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Gorantla KR, Krishnan A, Waheed SO, Varghese A, DiCastri I, LaRouche C, Paik M, Fields GB, Karabencheva-Christova TG. Novel Insights into the Catalytic Mechanism of Collagenolysis by Zn(II)-Dependent Matrix Metalloproteinase-1. Biochemistry 2024. [PMID: 38963231 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biochem.4c00076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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Collagen hydrolysis, catalyzed by Zn(II)-dependent matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), is a critical physiological process. Despite previous computational investigations into the catalytic mechanisms of MMP-mediated collagenolysis, a significant knowledge gap in understanding remains regarding the influence of conformational sampling and entropic contributions at physiological temperature on enzymatic collagenolysis. In our comprehensive multilevel computational study, employing quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics (QM/MM) metadynamics (MetD) simulations, we aimed to bridge this gap and provide valuable insights into the catalytic mechanism of MMP-1. Specifically, we compared the full enzyme-substrate complex in solution, clusters in solution, and gas-phase to elucidate insights into MMP-1-catalyzed collagenolysis. Our findings reveal significant differences in the catalytic mechanism when considering thermal effects and the dynamic evolution of the system, contrasting with conventional static potential energy surface QM/MM reaction path studies. Notably, we observed a significant stabilization of the critical tetrahedral intermediate, attributed to contributions from conformational flexibility and entropy. Moreover, we found that protonation of the scissile bond nitrogen occurs via proton transfer from a Zn(II)-coordinated hydroxide rather than from a solvent water molecule. Following C-N bond cleavage, the C-terminus remains coordinated to the catalytic Zn(II), while the N-terminus forms a hydrogen bond with a solvent water molecule. Subsequently, the release of the C-terminus is facilitated by the coordination of a water molecule. Our study underscores the pivotal role of protein conformational dynamics at physiological temperature in stabilizing the transition state of the rate-limiting step and key intermediates, compared to the corresponding reaction in solution. These fundamental insights into the mechanism of collagen degradation provide valuable guidance for the development of MMP-1-specific inhibitors.
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- Koteswara Rao Gorantla
- Department of Chemistry, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan 49931, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan 49931, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan 49931, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan 49931, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan 49931, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan 49931, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan 49931, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and I-HEALTH, Florida Atlantic University, Jupiter, Florida 33458, United States
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Foroughi F, Keshavarz Sadegh R, Khalaji M, Lashgari M, Javadi A, Sahmani M, Nonejad S, Keshavarz Shahbaz S. Association between matrix metalloproteinase-9-1562C/T gene polymorphism and MMP-9 serum level in rheumatoid arthritis. J Immunoassay Immunochem 2024; 45:362-381. [PMID: 38863179 DOI: 10.1080/15321819.2024.2365699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease indicated by joint inflammation and cartilage destruction. Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) enzymes play an influential role in inflammation by affecting the invasion and degradation of anatomical barriers. In this way, the current study investigated the relationship between the MMP-9-1562C/T gene polymorphism and this enzyme's serum level in RA. METHODS The serum levels of MMP-9 in RA patients and healthy controls were measured using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). RA was confirmed using rheumatoid factor (RF), anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP), and C-reactive protein (CRP). Then the MMP-9-1562C/T gene polymorphism was analyzed utilizing polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP). Also, multivariate analysis investigated the connection between this polymorphism and the risk of RA. RESULTS In this study, the increase of MMP-9 in patients due to the development of single nucleotide polymorphism in the promoter region of this gene (-1562 C→T) was confirmed by increasing the frequency of heterozygous genotype (CT). Logistic regression analysis also demonstrated that the chance of development of RA is higher in people with CT/CC genotype than in other alleles. CONCLUSIONS We demonstrated that MMP-9-1562C/T gene polymorphism can play a significant role in the occurrence of RA.
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- Farshad Foroughi
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-Communicable Disease, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
- USERN Office, Qazvin University of Medical Science, Qazvin, Iran
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- USERN Office, Qazvin University of Medical Science, Qazvin, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- USERN Office, Qazvin University of Medical Science, Qazvin, Iran
- Department of Biochemistry & Genetics, School of Medicine, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- USERN Office, Qazvin University of Medical Science, Qazvin, Iran
- Metabolic Disease Research Center, Research Institute for prevention of non-Communicable Disease, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- USERN Office, Qazvin University of Medical Science, Qazvin, Iran
- Medical informatics, Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- USERN Office, Qazvin University of Medical Science, Qazvin, Iran
- Department of Biochemistry & Genetics, School of Medicine, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- USERN Office, Qazvin University of Medical Science, Qazvin, Iran
- Department of Biochemistry & Genetics, School of Medicine, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-Communicable Disease, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
- USERN Office, Qazvin University of Medical Science, Qazvin, Iran
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Solidoro R, Centonze A, Miciaccia M, Baldelli OM, Armenise D, Ferorelli S, Perrone MG, Scilimati A. Fluorescent imaging probes for in vivo ovarian cancer targeted detection and surgery. Med Res Rev 2024; 44:1800-1866. [PMID: 38367227 DOI: 10.1002/med.22027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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Ovarian cancer is the most lethal gynecological cancer, with a survival rate of approximately 40% at five years from the diagno. The first-line treatment consists of cytoreductive surgery combined with chemotherapy (platinum- and taxane-based drugs). To date, the main prognostic factor is related to the complete surgical resection of tumor lesions, including occult micrometastases. The presence of minimal residual diseases not detected by visual inspection and palpation during surgery significantly increases the risk of disease relapse. Intraoperative fluorescence imaging systems have the potential to improve surgical outcomes. Fluorescent tracers administered to the patient may support surgeons for better real-time visualization of tumor lesions during cytoreductive procedures. In the last decade, consistent with the discovery of an increasing number of ovarian cancer-specific targets, a wide range of fluorescent agents were identified to be employed for intraoperatively detecting ovarian cancer. Here, we present a collection of fluorescent probes designed and developed for fluorescence-guided ovarian cancer surgery. Original articles published between 2011 and November 2022 focusing on fluorescent probes, currently under preclinical and clinical investigation, were searched in PubMed. The keywords used were targeted detection, ovarian cancer, fluorescent probe, near-infrared fluorescence, fluorescence-guided surgery, and intraoperative imaging. All identified papers were English-language full-text papers, and probes were classified based on the location of the biological target: intracellular, membrane, and extracellular.
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- Roberta Solidoro
- Department of Pharmacy-Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy-Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy-Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy-Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy-Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy-Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy-Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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Itoh Y. Vesicle transport of matrix metalloproteinases. ADVANCES IN PROTEIN CHEMISTRY AND STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY 2024; 141:361-380. [PMID: 38960480 DOI: 10.1016/bs.apcsb.2024.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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Multicellular organisms consist of cells and extracellular matrix (ECM). ECM creates a cellular microenvironment, and cells locally degrade the ECM according to their cellular activity. A major group of enzymes that modify ECM belongs to matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and play major roles in various pathophysiological events. ECM degradation by MMPs does not occur in all cellular surroundings but only where it is necessary, and cells achieve this by directionally secreting these proteolytic enzymes. Recent studies have indicated that such enzyme secretion is achieved by targeted vesicle transport along the microtubules, and several kinesin superfamily proteins (KIFs) have been identified as responsible motor proteins involved in the processes. This chapter discusses recent findings of the vesicle transport of MMPs and their roles.
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- Yoshifumi Itoh
- The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom.
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Kim TS, Hong CY, Oh SJ, Choe YH, Hwang TS, Kim J, Lee SL, Yoon H, Bok EY, Cho AR, Do YJ, Kim E. RNA sequencing provides novel insights into the pathogenesis of naturally occurring myxomatous mitral valve disease stage B1 in beagle dogs. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0300813. [PMID: 38753730 PMCID: PMC11098313 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0300813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) is the most common cardiovascular disorder in dogs with a high prevalence, accounting for approximately 75% of all canine heart disease cases. MMVD is a complex disease and shows variable progression from mild valve leakage to severe regurgitation, potentially leading to heart failure. However, the molecular mechanisms and age-related changes that govern disease progression, especially at the early stage (B1) before the development of discernable clinical signs, remain poorly understood. In this prospective study, we aimed to compare gene expression differences between blood samples of aged beagle dogs with stage B1 MMVD and those of healthy controls using RNA sequencing. Clinical evaluation was also conducted, which revealed minimal differences in radiographic and echocardiographic measurements despite distinct biomarker variations between the two groups. Comparative transcriptomics revealed differentially expressed genes associated with extracellular matrix remodeling, prostaglandin metabolism, immune modulation, and interferon-related pathways, which bear functional relevance for MMVD. In particular, the top 10 over- and under-expressed genes represent promising candidates for influencing pathogenic changes in MMVD stage B1. Our research findings, which include identified variations in clinical markers and gene expression, enhance our understanding of MMVD. Furthermore, they underscore the need for further research into early diagnosis and treatment strategies, as, to the best of our knowledge, no prior studies have explored the precise molecular mechanisms of stage B1 in MMVD through total RNA sequencing.
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- Tae-Seok Kim
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute of Life Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Animal Diseases & Health, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Animal Diseases & Health, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Animal Diseases & Health, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Animal Diseases & Health, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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Kowalczuk K, Dasgupta A, Páez Larios F, Ulrich HF, Wegner V, Brendel JC, Eggeling C, Mosig AS, Schacher FH. Self-Degrading Multifunctional PEG-Based Hydrogels-Tailormade Substrates for Cell Culture. Macromol Biosci 2024; 24:e2300383. [PMID: 38102978 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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The use of PEG-based hydrogels as cell culture matrix to mimic the natural extracellular matrix (ECM) has been realized using a range of well-defined, tunable, and dynamic scaffolds, although they require cell adhesion ligands such as RGDS-peptide (Arg-Gly-Asp-Ser) to promote cell adhesion. Herein the synthesis of ionic and degradable hydrogels is demonstrated for cell culture by crosslinking [PEG-SH]4 with the zwitterionic crosslinker N,N-bis(acryloxyethyl)-N-methyl-N-(3-sulfopropyl) ammonium betaine (BMSAB) and the cationic crosslinker N,N-bis(acryloxyethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-1-ammonium iodide (BDMAI). Depending on the amount of ionic crosslinker used in gel formation, the hydrogels show tunable gelation time and stiffness. At the same time, the ionic groups act as catalysts for hydrolytic degradation, thereby allowing to define a stability window. The latter could be tailored in a straightforward manner by introducing the non-degradable crosslinker tri(ethylene glycol) divinyl ether. In addition, both ionic crosslinkers favor cell attachment in comparison to the pristine PEG hydrogels. The degradation is examined by swelling behavior, rheology, and fluorescence correlation spectroscopy indicating degradation kinetics depending on diffusion of incorporated fluorescent molecules.
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- Kathrin Kowalczuk
- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Lessingstraße 8, 07743, Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, 07743, Jena, Germany
- Cluster of Excellence Balance of the Microverse, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Grüne Aue, D-07754, Jena, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology, Albert-Einstein-Straße 9, 07745, Jena, Germany
- Institute of Applied Optics and Biophysics, Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Helmholtzweg 4, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology, Albert-Einstein-Straße 9, 07745, Jena, Germany
- Institute of Applied Optics and Biophysics, Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Helmholtzweg 4, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Lessingstraße 8, 07743, Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry II, Jena University Hospital, Am Nonnenplan 2-4, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Lessingstraße 8, 07743, Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, 07743, Jena, Germany
- Cluster of Excellence Balance of the Microverse, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Grüne Aue, D-07754, Jena, Germany
- Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology, Albert-Einstein-Straße 9, 07745, Jena, Germany
- Institute of Applied Optics and Biophysics, Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Helmholtzweg 4, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Cluster of Excellence Balance of the Microverse, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Grüne Aue, D-07754, Jena, Germany
- Institute of Biochemistry II, Jena University Hospital, Am Nonnenplan 2-4, 07743, Jena, Germany
- Center for Sepsis Control and Care, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Lessingstraße 8, 07743, Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, 07743, Jena, Germany
- Cluster of Excellence Balance of the Microverse, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Grüne Aue, D-07754, Jena, Germany
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Somanader DVN, Zhao P, Widdop RE, Samuel CS. The involvement of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling cascade in fibrosis progression and its therapeutic targeting by relaxin. Biochem Pharmacol 2024; 223:116130. [PMID: 38490518 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2024.116130] [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: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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Organ scarring, referred to as fibrosis, results from a failed wound-healing response to chronic tissue injury and is characterised by the aberrant accumulation of various extracellular matrix (ECM) components. Once established, fibrosis is recognised as a hallmark of stiffened and dysfunctional tissues, hence, various fibrosis-related diseases collectively contribute to high morbidity and mortality in developed countries. Despite this, these diseases are ineffectively treated by currently-available medications. The pro-fibrotic cytokine, transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1, has emerged as the master regulator of fibrosis progression, owing to its ability to promote various factors and processes that facilitate rapid ECM synthesis and deposition, whilst negating ECM degradation. TGF-β1 signal transduction is tightly controlled by canonical (Smad-dependent) and non-canonical (MAP kinase- and Rho-associated protein kinase-dependent) intracellular protein activity, whereas its pro-fibrotic actions can also be facilitated by the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. This review outlines the pathological sequence of events and contributing roles of TGF-β1 in the progression of fibrosis, and how the Wnt/β-catenin pathway contributes to tissue repair in acute disease settings, but to fibrosis and related tissue dysfunction in synergy with TGF-β1 in chronic diseases. It also outlines the anti-fibrotic and related signal transduction mechanisms of the hormone, relaxin, that are mediated via its negative modulation of TGF-β1 and Wnt/β-catenin signaling, but through the promotion of Wnt/β-catenin activity in acute disease settings. Collectively, this highlights that the crosstalk between TGF-β1 signal transduction and the Wnt/β-catenin cascade may provide a therapeutic target that can be exploited to broadly treat and reverse established fibrosis.
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- Deidree V N Somanader
- Cardiovascular Disease Program, Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute and Department of Pharmacology, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria 3800, Australia
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- Drug Discovery Biology Program, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
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- Cardiovascular Disease Program, Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute and Department of Pharmacology, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria 3800, Australia
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- Cardiovascular Disease Program, Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute and Department of Pharmacology, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria 3800, Australia; Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia.
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Liu C, Tang J, Chen Y, Zhang Q, Lin J, Wu S, Han J, Liu Z, Wu C, Zhuo Y, Li Y. Intracellular Zn 2+ promotes extracellular matrix remodeling in dexamethasone-treated trabecular meshwork. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol 2024; 326:C1293-C1307. [PMID: 38525543 DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.00725.2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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Given the widespread application of glucocorticoids in ophthalmology, the associated elevation of intraocular pressure (IOP) has long been a vexing concern for clinicians, yet the underlying mechanisms remain inconclusive. Much of the discussion focuses on the extracellular matrix (ECM) of trabecular meshwork (TM). It is widely agreed that glucocorticoids impact the expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), leading to ECM deposition. Since Zn2+ is vital for MMPs, we explored its role in ECM alterations induced by dexamethasone (DEX). Our study revealed that in human TM cells treated with DEX, the level of intracellular Zn2+ significantly decreased, accompanied by impaired extracellular Zn2+ uptake. This correlated with changes in several Zrt-, Irt-related proteins (ZIPs) and metallothionein. ZIP8 knockdown impaired extracellular Zn2+ uptake, but Zn2+ chelation did not affect ZIP8 expression. Resembling DEX's effects, chelation of Zn2+ decreased MMP2 expression, increased the deposition of ECM proteins, and induced structural disarray of ECM. Conversely, supplementation of exogenous Zn2+ in DEX-treated cells ameliorated these outcomes. Notably, dietary zinc supplementation in mice significantly reduced DEX-induced IOP elevation and collagen content in TM, thereby rescuing the visual function of the mice. These findings underscore zinc's pivotal role in ECM regulation, providing a novel perspective on the pathogenesis of glaucoma.NEW & NOTEWORTHY Our study explores zinc's pivotal role in mitigating extracellular matrix dysregulation in the trabecular meshwork and glucocorticoid-induced ocular hypertension. We found that in human trabecular meshwork cells treated with dexamethasone, intracellular Zn2+ significantly decreased, accompanied by impaired extracellular Zn2+ uptake. Zinc supplementation rescues visual function by modulating extracellular matrix proteins and lowering intraocular pressure, offering a direction for further exploration in glaucoma management.
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- Canying Liu
- State Key Laboratory of OphthalmologyZhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual ScienceGuangzhouChina
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- State Key Laboratory of OphthalmologyZhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual ScienceGuangzhouChina
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- State Key Laboratory of OphthalmologyZhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual ScienceGuangzhouChina
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- State Key Laboratory of OphthalmologyZhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual ScienceGuangzhouChina
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- State Key Laboratory of OphthalmologyZhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual ScienceGuangzhouChina
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- State Key Laboratory of OphthalmologyZhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual ScienceGuangzhouChina
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- State Key Laboratory of OphthalmologyZhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual ScienceGuangzhouChina
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- State Key Laboratory of OphthalmologyZhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual ScienceGuangzhouChina
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- State Key Laboratory of OphthalmologyZhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual ScienceGuangzhouChina
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- State Key Laboratory of OphthalmologyZhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual ScienceGuangzhouChina
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- State Key Laboratory of OphthalmologyZhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual ScienceGuangzhouChina
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Rodrigues MP, Tissi LH, Oliveira VM, Wistuba GASM, Araujo FB, Mattar-Júnior R, Rezende MR, Wei TH, Godoy-Santos AL, Santos MCLG. MMP-1, MMP-8, and MMP-13 Gene Polymorphisms and Haplotype Is a Risk Factor for Dupuytren Contracture: A Case-Control Study. Hand (N Y) 2024:15589447241242818. [PMID: 38660990 DOI: 10.1177/15589447241242818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND There is an increased tissue expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) on Dupuytren contracture (DC). Genetic polymorphisms (single nucleotide polymorphism [SNPs]) in genes of these enzymes may individually influence these transcriptions. Haplotype analysis, which is the observation of a group of alleles, could be more useful to identify the association between SNPs and DC. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of MMP-1 g.-1607 G>GG (rs1799750), MMP-8 g.-799 C>T (rs11225395), and MMP-13 g.-77 A>G (rs2252070) SNPs individually and in haplotype on DC. METHODS A total of 60 patients with a clinical diagnosis of DC were evaluated and matched, according to age and gender, with the control group of 100 patients without this clinical diagnosis. Genomic DNA was extracted from saliva samples, and genotypes were obtained by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism. Statistical analysis of the results included Mann-Whitney U test, Chi-squared test, and PHASE and R software, with a significance level of 5%. RESULTS The 3 SNPs studied showed significant differences in allele and genotype frequencies between the groups: 2G in MMP-1 (P = .018; odds ratio [OR] 1.80 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.13-2.88)), T in MMP-8 (P = .015; OR 0.53 (95% CI, 0.33-0.88)), and A in MMP-13 (rs2252070) SNPs (P = .040, OR 0.54 (95% CI, 0.33-0.90)) are risk alleles. The global haplotype analysis indicated a significant difference between both groups. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, MMP-1 g.-1607 G>GG (rs1799750), MMP-8 g.-799 C>T (rs11225395), and MMP-13 g.-77 A>G (rs2252070) SNPs, individually and in haplotype, are a risk factor for DC, indicating that these SNPs may be a potential diagnostic and prognostic factor for DC.
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- Mauricio P Rodrigues
- Department of Orthopaedics, Foot and Ankle Service, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Cell Biology, University Federal of Paraná, Centro Politécnico, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Department of Cell Biology, University Federal of Paraná, Centro Politécnico, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Department of Cell Biology, University Federal of Paraná, Centro Politécnico, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Laboratory for Applied Science and Technology in Health, Carlos Chagas Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz), Curitiba, Brazil
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Foot and Ankle Service, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Foot and Ankle Service, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Foot and Ankle Service, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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Surówka A, Żołnierczuk M, Prowans P, Grabowska M, Kupnicka P, Markowska M, Olejnik-Wojciechowska J, Szlosser Z, Wilk A, Szumilas K, Kędzierska-Kapuza K. The Effects of Chronic Immunosuppressive Treatment on Morphological Changes in Cardiac Tissue and the Balance between Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMP-2 and MMP-9) and Their Inhibitors in the Rat Heart. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4468. [PMID: 38674053 PMCID: PMC11049927 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25084468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Using different three-drug immunosuppressive treatment regimens in a rat model, we aimed to determine the effects of long-term therapy on metalloproteinase-2 and metalloproteinase-9 activity and the expression of their inhibitors, as well as to assess the morphology of the animals' cardiac tissue. Our results suggest that chronic use of immunosuppressive drugs disrupts the balance between the activity of MMPs and TIMPs. Depending on the type of drug regimen used, this leads to abnormalities in the cardiac structure, collagen fiber accumulation, or cardiomyocyte hypertrophy. The information obtained in the present study allows us to conclude that the chronic treatment of rats with the most common clinical immunosuppressive regimens may contribute to abnormalities in the myocardial structure and function. The results presented in this study may serve as a prelude to more in-depth analyses and additional research into the optimal selection of an immunosuppressive treatment with the lowest possible risk of cardiovascular complications for patients receiving organ transplants.
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- Anna Surówka
- Department of Plastic, Endocrine and General Surgery, Pomeranian Medical University, 72-010 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, General Surgery and Angiology, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Plastic, Endocrine and General Surgery, Pomeranian Medical University, 72-010 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Histology and Developmental Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Chemistry, Pomeranian Medical University, Powstańców Wlkp. 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Plastic, Endocrine and General Surgery, Pomeranian Medical University, 72-010 Szczecin, Poland
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 109 Military Hospital, 71-422 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Plastic, Endocrine and General Surgery, Pomeranian Medical University, 72-010 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Department of Physiology, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery and Transplantology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education in Warsaw, 137 Woloska St., 02-507 Warsaw, Poland
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Fijardo M, Kwan JYY, Bissey PA, Citrin DE, Yip KW, Liu FF. The clinical manifestations and molecular pathogenesis of radiation fibrosis. EBioMedicine 2024; 103:105089. [PMID: 38579363 PMCID: PMC11002813 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2024.105089] [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: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024] Open
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Advances in radiation techniques have enabled the precise delivery of higher doses of radiotherapy to tumours, while sparing surrounding healthy tissues. Consequently, the incidence of radiation toxicities has declined, and will likely continue to improve as radiotherapy further evolves. Nonetheless, ionizing radiation elicits tissue-specific toxicities that gradually develop into radiation-induced fibrosis, a common long-term side-effect of radiotherapy. Radiation fibrosis is characterized by an aberrant wound repair process, which promotes the deposition of extensive scar tissue, clinically manifesting as a loss of elasticity, tissue thickening, and organ-specific functional consequences. In addition to improving the existing technologies and guidelines directing the administration of radiotherapy, understanding the pathogenesis underlying radiation fibrosis is essential for the success of cancer treatments. This review integrates the principles for radiotherapy dosimetry to minimize off-target effects, the tissue-specific clinical manifestations, the key cellular and molecular drivers of radiation fibrosis, and emerging therapeutic opportunities for both prevention and treatment.
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- Mackenzie Fijardo
- Research Institute, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Cell and Systems Biology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Research Institute, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Radiation Medicine Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Radiation Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, United States of America
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- Research Institute, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Cell and Systems Biology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Research Institute, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Radiation Medicine Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Bapat RA, Mak KK, Pichika MR, Pang JC, Lin SL, Khoo SP, Daood U. Newly discovered clouting interplay between matrix metalloproteinases structures and novel quaternary Ammonium K21: computational and in-vivo testing. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:382. [PMID: 38528501 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04069-0] [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: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024] Open
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To analyze anti-MMP mode of action of Quaternary Ammonium Silane (QAS, codenamed as k21) by binding onto specific MMP site using computational molecular simulation and Anti-Sortase A (SrtA) mode of action by binding onto specific site using computational molecular simulation. MATERIALS AND METHODS In silico Molecular Dynamics (MD) was used to determine the interactions of K21 inside the pocket of the targeted protein (crystal structure of fibroblast collagenase-1 complexed to a diphenyl-ether sulphone based hydroxamic acid; PDB ID: 966C; Crystal structure of MMP-2 active site mutant in complex with APP-derived decapeptide inhibitor. MD simulations were accomplished with the Desmond package in Schrödinger Drug Discovery Suite. Blood samples (~ 0.5 mL) collected into K2EDTA were immediately transferred for further processing using the Litron MicroFlow® PLUS micronucleus analysis kit for mouse blood according to the manufacturer's instructions. Bacterial Reverse Mutation Test of K21 Molecule was performed to evaluate K21 and any possible metabolites for their potential to induce point mutations in amino acid-requiring strains of Escherichia coli (E. coli) (WP2 uvrA (tryptophan-deficient)). RESULTS Molecular Simulation depicted that K21 has a specific pocket binding on various MMPs and SrtA surfaces producing a classical clouting effect. K21 did not induce micronuclei, which are the result of chromosomal damage or damage to the mitotic apparatus, in the peripheral blood reticulocytes of male and female CD-1 mice when administered by oral gavage up to the maximum recommended dose of 2000 mg/kg. The test item, K21, was not mutagenic to Salmonella typhimurium (S. typhimurium) strains TA98, TA100, TA1535 and TA1537 and E. coli strain WP2 uvrA in the absence and presence of metabolic activation when tested up to the limit of cytotoxicity or solubility under the conditions of the test. CONCLUSION K21 could serve as a potent protease inhibitor maintaining the physical and biochemical properties of dental structures.
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- Ranjeet Ajit Bapat
- Restorative Dentistry Division, School of Dentistry, International Medical University Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy, International Medical University Kuala Lumpur, 126, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19, Bukit Jalil, 57000, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy, International Medical University Kuala Lumpur, 126, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19, Bukit Jalil, 57000, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- School of Postgraduate Studies, International Medical University, 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Restorative Dentistry Division, School of Dentistry, International Medical University Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Division of Clinical Oral Health, School of Dentistry, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Restorative Dentistry Division, School of Dentistry, International Medical University Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Kang SM, Idrees M, Perera CD, Lee SH, Zhang M, Yu X, Jin Y, Kong IK. GDF-8 improves in vitro implantation and cryo-tolerance by stimulating the ALK5-SMAD2/3 signaling in bovine IVF embryo development. Front Cell Dev Biol 2024; 12:1345669. [PMID: 38577502 PMCID: PMC10991729 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2024.1345669] [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: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) plays a critical role in regulating trophoblast invasion and proliferation. Growth differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8) is a member of the TGF-β superfamily and is categorized as a myostatin subtype. It is primarily a secreted protein synthesized in skeletal muscle cells. It is expressed in the placenta, reproductive tissues, and cells. In this study, we investigated the role of GDF-8 in the development and hatching rate of bovine embryos. We noted a notable elevation (p < 0.05) in the development and hatching rates compared to the control embryos. Furthermore, the GDF-8 group showed a significantly improved total cell number (p < 0.05) and an increase in trophectoderm ratio inner cell mass (trophectoderm: inner cell mass) cells (p < 0.001) compared to the control group. Additionally, blastocysts treated with GDF-8 exhibited significantly higher mRNA levels of caudal-type homeobox 2 (CDX2) (p < 0.05). The trophoblast invasion area was significantly larger in the GDF-8 group than in the control group (p < 0.01). Furthermore, qRT-PCR analysis revealed significantly higher mRNA levels (p < 0.05) of matrix metalloproteinases 9 (MMP9) and follistatin-like 3(FSTL3), both of which are associated with the ALK5-SMAD2/3 signaling pathway, in the GDF-8 group than those in the control group. The mRNA expression levels of genes related to tight junctions (TJ) and adherent junctions were higher in the GDF-8 group than those in the control group (p < 0.05). After 24 h of thawing, blastocysts were analyzed using 4-kDa FITC-dextran, which revealed a higher TJ integrity in the GDF-8 group (p < 0.01). Thus, GDF-8 plays a crucial role in bovine embryonic development, in vitro implantation, and cryotolerance.
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- Seon-Min Kang
- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Graduate School of Applied Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Graduate School of Applied Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
- Division of Animal Science, Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Graduate School of Applied Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Graduate School of Applied Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Graduate School of Applied Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
- Division of Animal Science, Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
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Negrin LL, Carlin GL, Ristl R, Hajdu S. Serum levels of matrix metalloproteinases 1, 2, and 7, and their tissue inhibitors 1, 2, 3, and 4 in polytraumatized patients: Time trajectories, correlations, and their ability to predict mortality. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0300258. [PMID: 38457458 PMCID: PMC10923431 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0300258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024] Open
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There has been limited research on assessing metalloproteinases (MMPs) 1, 2, and 7, as well as their tissue inhibitors (TIMPs) 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the context of polytrauma. These proteins play crucial roles in various physiological and pathological processes and could be a reliable tool in polytrauma care. We aimed to determine their clinical relevance. We assessed 24 blunt polytrauma survivors and 12 fatalities (mean age, 44.2 years, mean ISS, 45) who were directly admitted to our Level I trauma center and spent at least one night in the intensive care unit. We measured serum levels of the selected proteins on admission (day 0) and days 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10. The serum levels of the seven proteins varied considerably among individuals, resulting in similar median trend curves for TIMP1 and TIMP4 and for MMP1, MMP2, TIMP2, and TIMP3. We also found a significant interrelationship between the MMP2, TIMP2, and TIMP3 levels at the same measurement points. Furthermore, we calculated significant cross-correlations between MMP7 and MMP1, TIMP1 and MMP7, TIMP3 and MMP1, TIMP3 and MMP2, and TIMP4 and TIMP3 and an almost significant correlation between MMP7 and TIMP1 for a two-day-lag. The autocorrelation coefficient reached statistical significance for MMP1 and TIMP3. Finally, lower TIMP1 serum levels were associated with in-hospital mortality upon admission. The causal effects and interrelationships between selected proteins might provide new insights into the interactions of MMPs and TIMPs. Identifying the underlying causes might help develop personalized therapies for patients with multiple injuries. Administering recombinant TIMP1 or increasing endogenous production could improve outcomes for those with multiple injuries. However, before justifying further investigations into basic research and clinical relevance, our findings must be validated in a multicenter study using independent cohorts to account for clinical and biological variability.
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- Lukas L. Negrin
- University Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- University Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Center for Medical Statistics, Informatics and Intelligent Systems, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- University Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Mukherjee A, Das B. The role of inflammatory mediators and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in the progression of osteoarthritis. BIOMATERIALS AND BIOSYSTEMS 2024; 13:100090. [PMID: 38440290 PMCID: PMC10910010 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbiosy.2024.100090] [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: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic musculoskeletal disorder characterized by an imbalance between (synthesis) and catabolism (degradation) in altered homeostasis of articular cartilage mediated primarily by the innate immune system. OA degenerates the joints resulting in synovial hyperplasia, degradation of articular cartilage with damage of the structural and functional integrity of the cartilage extracellular matrix, subchondral sclerosis, osteophyte formation, and is characterized by chronic pain, stiffness, and loss of function. Inflammation triggered by factors like biomechanical stress is involved in the development of osteoarthritis. In OA apart from catabolic effects, anti-inflammatory anabolic processes also occur continually. There is also an underlying chronic inflammation present, not only in cartilage tissue but also within the synovium, which perpetuates tissue destruction of the OA joint. The consideration of inflammation in OA considers synovitis and/or other cellular and molecular events in the synovium during the progression of OA. In this review, we have presented the progression of joint degradation that results in OA. The critical role of inflammation in the pathogenesis of OA is discussed in detail along with the dysregulation within the cytokine networks composed of inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines that drive catabolic pathways, inhibit matrix synthesis, and promote cellular apoptosis. OA pathogenesis, fluctuation of synovitis, and its clinical impact on disease progression are presented here along with the role of synovial macrophages in promoting inflammatory and destructive responses in OA. The role of interplay between different cytokines, structure, and function of their receptors in the inter-cellular signaling pathway is further explored. The effect of cytokines in the increased synthesis and release of matrix-decomposing proteolytic enzymes, such as matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs) and a disintegrin-like and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motif (ADAMTS), is elaborated emphasizing the potential impact of MMPs on the chondrocytes, synovial cells, articular and periarticular tissues, and other immune system cells migrating to the site of inflammation. We also shed light on the pathogenesis of OA via oxidative damage particularly due to nitric oxide (NO) via its angiogenic response to inflammation. We concluded by presenting the current knowledge about the tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs). Synthetic MMP inhibitors include zinc binding group (ZBG), non-ZBG, and mechanism-based inhibitors, all of which have the potential to be therapeutically beneficial in the treatment of osteoarthritis. Improving our understanding of the signaling pathways and molecular mechanisms that regulate the MMP gene expression, may open up new avenues for the creation of therapies that can stop the joint damage associated with OA.
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- Anwesha Mukherjee
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, India
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Nudelman A, Shenoy A, Allouche-Arnon H, Fisler M, Rosenhek-Goldian I, Dayan L, Abou Karam P, Porat Z, Solomonov I, Regev-Rudzki N, Bar-Shir A, Sagi I. Proteolytic Vesicles Derived from Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhimurium-Infected Macrophages: Enhancing MMP-9-Mediated Invasion and EV Accumulation. Biomedicines 2024; 12:434. [PMID: 38398037 PMCID: PMC10886541 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12020434] [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: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Proteolysis of the extracellular matrix (ECM) by matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) plays a crucial role in the immune response to bacterial infections. Here we report the secretion of MMPs associated with proteolytic extracellular vesicles (EVs) released by macrophages in response to Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium infection. Specifically, we used global proteomics, in vitro, and in vivo approaches to investigate the composition and function of these proteolytic EVs. Using a model of S. Typhimurium infection in murine macrophages, we isolated and characterized a population of small EVs. Bulk proteomics analysis revealed significant changes in protein cargo of naïve and S. Typhimurium-infected macrophage-derived EVs, including the upregulation of MMP-9. The increased levels of MMP-9 observed in immune cells exposed to S. Typhimurium were found to be regulated by the toll-like receptor 4 (TLR-4)-mediated response to bacterial lipopolysaccharide. Macrophage-derived EV-associated MMP-9 enhanced the macrophage invasion through Matrigel as selective inhibition of MMP-9 reduced macrophage invasion. Systemic administration of fluorescently labeled EVs into immunocompromised mice demonstrated that EV-associated MMP activity facilitated increased accumulation of EVs in spleen and liver tissues. This study suggests that macrophages secrete proteolytic EVs to enhance invasion and ECM remodeling during bacterial infections, shedding light on an essential aspect of the immune response.
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- Alon Nudelman
- Department of Immunology and Regenerative Biology, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 7610001, Israel; (A.N.); (A.S.); (L.D.); (I.S.)
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- Department of Immunology and Regenerative Biology, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 7610001, Israel; (A.N.); (A.S.); (L.D.); (I.S.)
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- Department of Molecular Chemistry and Materials Science, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 7610001, Israel; (H.A.-A.); (M.F.); (A.B.-S.)
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- Department of Molecular Chemistry and Materials Science, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 7610001, Israel; (H.A.-A.); (M.F.); (A.B.-S.)
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- Department of Chemical Research Support, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 7610001, Israel;
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- Department of Immunology and Regenerative Biology, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 7610001, Israel; (A.N.); (A.S.); (L.D.); (I.S.)
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 7610001, Israel; (P.A.K.); (N.R.-R.)
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- Life Sciences Core Facilities, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 7610001, Israel;
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- Department of Immunology and Regenerative Biology, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 7610001, Israel; (A.N.); (A.S.); (L.D.); (I.S.)
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 7610001, Israel; (P.A.K.); (N.R.-R.)
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- Department of Molecular Chemistry and Materials Science, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 7610001, Israel; (H.A.-A.); (M.F.); (A.B.-S.)
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- Department of Immunology and Regenerative Biology, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 7610001, Israel; (A.N.); (A.S.); (L.D.); (I.S.)
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Park I, Kim KE, Kim J, Kim AK, Bae S, Jung M, Choi J, Mishra PK, Kim TM, Kwak C, Kang MG, Yoo CM, Mun JY, Liu KH, Lee KS, Kim JS, Suh JM, Rhee HW. Mitochondrial matrix RTN4IP1/OPA10 is an oxidoreductase for coenzyme Q synthesis. Nat Chem Biol 2024; 20:221-233. [PMID: 37884807 PMCID: PMC10830421 DOI: 10.1038/s41589-023-01452-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Targeting proximity-labeling enzymes to specific cellular locations is a viable strategy for profiling subcellular proteomes. Here, we generated transgenic mice (MAX-Tg) expressing a mitochondrial matrix-targeted ascorbate peroxidase. Comparative analysis of matrix proteomes from the muscle tissues showed differential enrichment of mitochondrial proteins. We found that reticulon 4-interacting protein 1 (RTN4IP1), also known as optic atrophy-10, is enriched in the mitochondrial matrix of muscle tissues and is an NADPH oxidoreductase. Interactome analysis and in vitro enzymatic assays revealed an essential role for RTN4IP1 in coenzyme Q (CoQ) biosynthesis by regulating the O-methylation activity of COQ3. Rtn4ip1-knockout myoblasts had markedly decreased CoQ9 levels and impaired cellular respiration. Furthermore, muscle-specific knockdown of dRtn4ip1 in flies resulted in impaired muscle function, which was reversed by dietary supplementation with soluble CoQ. Collectively, these results demonstrate that RTN4IP1 is a mitochondrial NAD(P)H oxidoreductase essential for supporting mitochondrial respiration activity in the muscle tissue.
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- Isaac Park
- Department of Chemistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Graduate School of Medical Science and Engineering, KAIST, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- School of Biological Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Center for RNA Research, Institute for Basic Science, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Metabolism and Neurophysiology Research Group, KRIBB, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- BK21 FOUR Community-Based Intelligent Novel Drug Discovery Education Unit, College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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- Neural Circuit Research Group, Korea Brain Research Institute, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Medical Science and Engineering, KAIST, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Medical Science and Engineering, KAIST, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Neural Circuit Research Group, Korea Brain Research Institute, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- BK21 FOUR Community-Based Intelligent Novel Drug Discovery Education Unit, College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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- Metabolism and Neurophysiology Research Group, KRIBB, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Korea.
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- School of Biological Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- Center for RNA Research, Institute for Basic Science, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Graduate School of Medical Science and Engineering, KAIST, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- School of Biological Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Qian H, Meng J, Yuan T, Jiang H, Zhou L, Zhang L, Zhao J, Bao N. Gene Expression in Synovium of Rotator Cuff Tear Patients Determined by RNA Sequencing. Biochem Genet 2024; 62:452-467. [PMID: 37380850 DOI: 10.1007/s10528-023-10411-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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Rotator cuff tear (RCT) is a common shoulder disorder related to pain and dysfunction. However, the pathological mechanism of RCT remains unclear. Thus, this study aims to investigate the molecular events in RCT synovium and identify possible target genes and pathways as determined by RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq). The synovial tissue was biopsied from 3 patients with RCT (RCT group) and 3 patients with shoulder instability (Control group) during arthroscopic surgery. Then, differentially expressed (DE) mRNAs, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and micro RNAs (miRNAs) were comprehensively profiled by RNA-Seq. Gene ontology (GO) enrichment, Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway, and competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) network analysis were performed to identify the potential functions of these DE genes. 447 mRNAs, 103 lncRNAs and 15 miRNAs were identified differentially expressed. The DE mRNAs were highlighted in inflammatory pathway including up-regulated T cell costimulation, positive regulation of T cell activation, and T cell receptor signaling. Down-regulated fatty acid degradation pathway and 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) signaling in RCT group are also enriched. Validation assay showed that the expression of pro-inflammatory molecules including IL21R, CCR5, TNFSF11, and MMP11 was significantly increased in RCT group compared with Control group. CeRNA analysis further revealed lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA regulatory networks involving IL21R and TNFSF11 in RCT. Activated synovial inflammation is the remarkable event of RCT. Importantly, increased T cell activation and disordered fatty acid metabolism signaling might play a significant role. ceRNA networks involving IL21R and TNFSF11 identified could potentially control the progression of RCT. In conclusion, our findings could provide new evidence for the molecular mechanisms of RCT and might identify new therapeutic targets.
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- Hong Qian
- Department of Orthopedics, Jinling Hospital, The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, #305, East Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210002, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jinling Hospital, The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, #305, East Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210002, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jinling Hospital, The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, #305, East Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210002, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jinling Hospital, The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, #305, East Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210002, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jinling Hospital, The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, #305, East Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210002, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jinling Hospital, The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, #305, East Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210002, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jinling Hospital, The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, #305, East Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210002, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jinling Hospital, The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, #305, East Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210002, China.
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Ben-Eltriki M, Ahmadi AR, Nakao Y, Golla K, Lakschevitz F, Häkkinen L, Granville DJ, Kim H. Granzyme B promotes matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) release from gingival fibroblasts in a PAR1- and Erk1/2-dependent manner: A novel role in periodontal inflammation. J Periodontal Res 2024; 59:94-103. [PMID: 37873693 DOI: 10.1111/jre.13190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To gain insights into how proteases signal to connective tissues cells in the periodontium. BACKGROUND The connective tissue degradation observed in periodontitis is largely due to matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) release by gingival fibroblasts. Granzyme B (GzmB) is a serine protease whose role in periodontitis is undefined. METHODS Human gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) samples were obtained from sites with periodontal disease and healthy control sites. GzmB was quantified in the GCF ([GzmB]GCF ) by ELISA. Gingival fibroblasts (GF) were cultured in the presence or absence of recombinant GzmB. Culture supernatants were analyzed by ELISA to quantify GzmB-induced release of interstitial collagenase (MMP-1). In some experiments, cells were pre-treated with the inhibitor PD98059 to block MEK/ERK signaling. The protease-activated receptor-1 (PAR-1) was blocked with ATAP-2 neutralizing antibody prior to GzmB stimulation. Systemic MMP-1 levels were measured in plasma from wild-type (WT) and granzyme-B-knockout (GzmB-/- ) mice. RESULTS The [GzmB]GCF in human samples was ~4-5 fold higher at sites of periodontal disease (gingivitis/periodontitis) compared to healthy control sites, suggesting an association between GzmB and localized matrix degradation. GzmB induced a ~4-5-fold increase in MMP-1 secretion by cultured fibroblasts. GzmB induced phosphorylation of Erk1/2, which was abrogated by PD98059. GzmB-induced upregulation of MMP-1 secretion was also reduced by PD98059. Blockade of PAR-1 function by ATAP-2 abrogated the increase in MMP-1 secretion by GF. Circulating MMP-1 was similar in WT and GzmB-/- mice, suggesting that GzmB's effects on MMP-1 release are not reflected systemically. CONCLUSION These data point to a novel GzmB-driven signaling pathway in fibroblasts in which MMP-1 secretion is upregulated in a PAR1- and Erk1/2-dependent manner.
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- Mohamed Ben-Eltriki
- Centre for Blood Research, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Centre for Blood Research, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Centre for Blood Research, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Centre for Blood Research, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- ICORD Centre and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Centre for Blood Research, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Alekhmimi N, Ramadan Q, Cialla-May D, Popp J, Al-Kattan K, Alhoshani A, Zourob M. In Vivo Near-Infrared Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer (NIR-FRET) Imaging of MMP-2 in ALI/ARDS in LPS-Treated Mice. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:3609-3615. [PMID: 38284051 PMCID: PMC10809244 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c07614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are zinc-dependent proteinases that are capable of cleavage of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins and enzymes and play an important role in lung dysfunction. Specifically, MMP-2 is produced in the lung by alveolar epithelial and endothelial cells and other immune cells, such as macrophages. MMP-2 regulatory pathway is initiated in alveolar macrophages during acute lung injury (ALI), which may increase pulmonary inflammation. Therefore, there is a critical need for fast and reliable techniques to track the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Here, we describe near-infrared fluorescence resonance energy transfer (NI-FRET) MMP-2-based probe for the in vivo detection of ALI induced by lipopolysaccharides (LPS). LPS-induced MMP-2 was measured using near-infrared (NIR) imaging after 1, 2, 4, 5, and 24 h of LPS exposure. Our results were compared with the data obtained from ELISA and Western blotting, demonstrating that MMP-2 fluorescence probe provide a promising in vivo diagnostic tool for ALI/ARDS in infected mice.
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- Nuha Alekhmimi
- Alfaisal
University, Al Zahrawi Street, Al Maather, Al Takhassusi Rd, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia
- Institute
of Physical Chemistry (IPC) and Abbe Center of Photonics (ACP), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Member of the
Leibniz Center for Photonics in Infection Research (LPI), Helmholtzweg 4, 07743 Jena, Germany
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- Alfaisal
University, Al Zahrawi Street, Al Maather, Al Takhassusi Rd, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute
of Physical Chemistry (IPC) and Abbe Center of Photonics (ACP), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Member of the
Leibniz Center for Photonics in Infection Research (LPI), Helmholtzweg 4, 07743 Jena, Germany
- Leibniz
Institute of Photonic Technology, Member of Leibniz Health Technologies,
Member of the Leibniz Center for Photonics in Infection Research (LPI), Albert-Einstein-Straße 9, 07745 Jena, Germany
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- Institute
of Physical Chemistry (IPC) and Abbe Center of Photonics (ACP), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Member of the
Leibniz Center for Photonics in Infection Research (LPI), Helmholtzweg 4, 07743 Jena, Germany
- Leibniz
Institute of Photonic Technology, Member of Leibniz Health Technologies,
Member of the Leibniz Center for Photonics in Infection Research (LPI), Albert-Einstein-Straße 9, 07745 Jena, Germany
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- Alfaisal
University, Al Zahrawi Street, Al Maather, Al Takhassusi Rd, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11454, Saudi Arabia
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- Alfaisal
University, Al Zahrawi Street, Al Maather, Al Takhassusi Rd, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia
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Hey S, Linder S. Matrix metalloproteinases at a glance. J Cell Sci 2024; 137:jcs261898. [PMID: 38236162 DOI: 10.1242/jcs.261898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of zinc-dependent proteinases that belong to the group of endopeptidases or matrixins. They are able to cleave a plethora of substrates, including components of the extracellular matrix and cell-surface-associated proteins, as well as intracellular targets. Accordingly, MMPs play key roles in a variety of physiological and pathological processes, such as tissue homeostasis and cancer cell invasion. MMP activity is exquisitely regulated at several levels, including pro-domain removal, association with inhibitors, intracellular trafficking and transport via extracellular vesicles. Moreover, the regulation of MMP activity is currently being rediscovered for the development of respective therapies for the treatment of cancer, as well as infectious, inflammatory and neurological diseases. In this Cell Science at a Glance article and the accompanying poster, we present an overview of the current knowledge regarding the regulation of MMP activity, the intra- and extra-cellular trafficking pathways of these enzymes and their diverse groups of target proteins, as well as their impact on health and disease.
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- Sven Hey
- Institut für medizinische Mikrobiologie, Virologie und Hygiene, Universitätsklinikum Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institut für medizinische Mikrobiologie, Virologie und Hygiene, Universitätsklinikum Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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Costa D, Scalise E, Ielapi N, Bracale UM, Andreucci M, Serra R. Metalloproteinases as Biomarkers and Sociomarkers in Human Health and Disease. Biomolecules 2024; 14:96. [PMID: 38254696 PMCID: PMC10813678 DOI: 10.3390/biom14010096] [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: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Metalloproteinases (MPs) are zinc-dependent enzymes with proteolytic activity and a variety of functions in the pathophysiology of human diseases. The main objectives of this review are to analyze a specific family of MPs, the matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), in the most common chronic and complex diseases that affect patients' social lives and to better understand the nature of the associations between MMPs and the psychosocial environment. In accordance with the PRISMA extension for a scoping review, an examination was carried out. A collection of 24 studies was analyzed, focusing on the molecular mechanisms of MMP and their connection to the manifestation of social aspects in human disease. The complexity of the relationship between MMP and social problems is presented via an interdisciplinary approach based on complexity paradigm as a new approach for conceptualizing knowledge in health research. Finally, two implications emerge from the study: first, the psychosocial states of individuals have a profound impact on their overall health and disease conditions, which implies the importance of adopting a holistic perspective on human well-being, encompassing both physical and psychosocial aspects. Second, the use of MPs as biomarkers may provide physicians with valuable tools for a better understanding of disease when used in conjunction with "sociomarkers" to develop mathematical predictive models.
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- Davide Costa
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (D.C.); (E.S.)
- Interuniversity Center of Phlebolymphology (CIFL), Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (D.C.); (E.S.)
- Interuniversity Center of Phlebolymphology (CIFL), Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Disease, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Health Sciences, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (D.C.); (E.S.)
- Interuniversity Center of Phlebolymphology (CIFL), Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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Duncan HF, Kobayashi Y, Yamauchi Y, Shimizu E. The Reparative Function of MMP13 in Tertiary Reactionary Dentinogenesis after Tooth Injury. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:875. [PMID: 38255947 PMCID: PMC10815342 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25020875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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MMP13 gene expression increases up to 2000-fold in mineralizing dental pulp cells (DPCs), with research previously demonstrating that global MMP13 deletion resulted in critical alterations in the dentine phenotype, affecting dentine-tubule regularity, the odontoblast palisade, and significantly reducing the dentine volume. Global MMP13-KO and wild-type mice of a range of ages had their molar teeth injured to stimulate reactionary tertiary dentinogenesis. The response was measured qualitatively and quantitatively using histology, immunohistochemistry, micro-CT, and qRT-PCR in order to assess changes in the nature and volume of dentine deposited as well as mechanistic links. MMP13 loss affected the reactionary tertiary dentine quality and volume after cuspal injury and reduced Nestin expression in a non-exposure injury model, as well as mechanistic links between MMP13 and the Wnt-responsive gene Axin2. Acute pulpal injury and pulp exposure to oral fluids in mice teeth showed upregulation of the MMP13 in vivo, with an increase in the gene expression of Mmp8, Mmp9, and Mmp13 evident. These results indicate that MMP13 is involved in tertiary reactionary dentine formation after tooth injury in vivo, potentially acting as a key molecule in the dental pulp during dentine-pulp repair processes.
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- Henry F. Duncan
- Division of Restorative Dentistry & Periodontology, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Trinity College Dublin, Lincoln Place, D02 F859 Dublin, Ireland;
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- Department of Oral Biology, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ 07193, USA;
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- Division of Restorative Dentistry & Periodontology, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Trinity College Dublin, Lincoln Place, D02 F859 Dublin, Ireland;
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- Department of Oral Biology, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ 07193, USA;
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Manka SW. Mapping the Binding Sites of MMPs on Types II and III Collagens Using Triple-Helical Peptide Toolkits. Methods Mol Biol 2024; 2747:75-82. [PMID: 38038933 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-3589-6_7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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Libraries of triple-helical collagen-like peptides (Collagen Toolkits) have helped to define collagens II and III binding specificities of numerous collagen-binding proteins. Here I describe a simple solid-phase binding assay utilizing a biotin-streptavidin system to screen the Collagen Toolkits for binding of two distinct matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) implicated in cancer: the collagenolytic MMP1 (collagenase 1) and the non-collagenolytic MMP3 (stromelysin 1). The screening revealed markedly disparate binding footprints of these MMPs on collagens II and III, in line with their distinct biological activities. Analogous screening of other potentially collagen-binding proteases may shed light on their inherent tissue retention capabilities and their pro- or anti-metastatic potential.
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- Szymon W Manka
- Institute of Prion Diseases and MRC Prion Unit at UCL, University College London, London, UK.
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Choudhari S, Kulkarni D, Patankar S, Kheur S, Sarode S. Linking inflammation and angiogenesis with fibrogenesis: Expression of FXIIIA, MMP-9, and VEGF in oral submucous fibrosis. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE PATOLOGIA : PUBLICACION OFICIAL DE LA SOCIEDAD ESPANOLA DE ANATOMIA PATOLOGICA Y DE LA SOCIEDAD ESPANOLA DE CITOLOGIA 2024; 57:15-26. [PMID: 38246706 DOI: 10.1016/j.patol.2023.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Interplay of Factor XIIIa (FXIIIa), a transglutaminase, responsible for cross-linking of matrix proteins, Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), a gelatinase, and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF), an angiogenic inducer, were studied in relation to fibrogenesis and disease progression in oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF). MATERIAL AND METHODS Immunohistochemical expression of markers was studied in 60 formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue blocks of OSMF and 20 normal oral mucosal tissues. FXIIIa was studied quantitatively while MMP-9 and VEGF were assessed semi-quantitatively. Expression was compared with histopathological grades of OSMF. RESULTS FXIIIa expression significantly increased in OSMF (p-value 0.000). However, expression decreased and cells became quiescent with increasing grades (p-value 0.000). MMP-9 (p-value epithelium 0.011, p-value connective tissue 0.000) and VEGF expression (p-value epithelium 0.000, connective tissue 0.000) increased in OSMF. A negative correlation between FXIIIa and MMP-9 (-0.653) in early grade (p-value of 0.021) and a positive correlation between FXIIIa and VEGF (0.595) (p-value of 0.032) was found in the moderate grade OSMF. Regression analysis showed a significant association (p<0.01) of FXIIIa in OSMF and with increasing grades of OSMF. CONCLUSION FXIIIa may play a crucial role in initiation of fibrosis in OSMF. MMP-9 may have a diverse role to play in OSMF as a regulator of fibrosis. VEGF may show an angio-fibrotic switch and contribute to fibrosis in OSMF. These cytokines may show altered function and can contribute to fibrosis and chronicity of disease due to changes in the microenvironment. Tissue stiffness in OSMF itself creates an environment that enhances the chronicity of the disease.
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- Sheetal Choudhari
- Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Yerala Dental College and Hospital, Kharghar 410210, Mumbai, India.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Pimpri 411018, Pune, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Yerala Dental College and Hospital, Kharghar 410210, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Pimpri, Pune 411018, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Pimpri, Pune 411018, India
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Chen K, Lu S, Song J, Dou X, Wei X, Wang X, Liu X, Feng C. The selective regulation of immune responses by matrix metalloproteinase MMP14 in Ostrinia furnacalis. INSECT SCIENCE 2023; 30:1622-1636. [PMID: 37209089 DOI: 10.1111/1744-7917.13202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are crucial for tissue remodeling and immune responses in insects, yet it remains unclear how MMPs affect the various immune processes against pathogenic infections and whether the responses vary among insects. In this study, we used the lepidopteran pest Ostrinia furnacalis larvae to address these questions by examining the changes of immune-related gene expression and antimicrobial activity after the knockdown of MMP14 and bacterial infections. We identified MMP14 in O. furnacalis using the rapid amplification of complementary DNA ends (RACE), and found that it was conserved and belonged to the MMP1 subfamily. Our functional investigations revealed that MMP14 is an infection-responsive gene, and its knockdown reduces phenoloxidase (PO) activity and Cecropin expression, while the expressions of Lysozyme, Attacin, Gloverin, and Moricin are enhanced after MMP14 knockdown. Further PO and lysozyme activity determinations showed consistent results with gene expression of these immune-related genes. Finally, the knockdown of MMP14 decreased larvae survival to bacterial infections. Taken together, our data indicate that MMP14 selectively regulates the immune responses, and is required to defend against bacterial infections in O. furnacalis larvae. Conserved MMPs may serve as a potential target for pest control using a combination of double-stranded RNA and bacterial infection.
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- Kangkang Chen
- Department of Plant Protection, College of Plant Protection, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Plant Protection, College of Plant Protection, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Plant Protection, College of Plant Protection, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Entomology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
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- Department of Plant Protection, College of Plant Protection, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Plant Protection, College of Plant Protection, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Plant Protection, College of Plant Protection, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Plant Protection, College of Plant Protection, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Sirmakesyan S, Hajj A, Hamouda A, Cammisotto P, Campeau L. Synthesis and secretion of Nerve Growth Factor is regulated by Nitric Oxide in bladder cells in vitro under a hyperglycemic environment. Nitric Oxide 2023; 140-141:30-40. [PMID: 37699453 DOI: 10.1016/j.niox.2023.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023]
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Urine samples of female patients with overactive bladder (OAB) are characterized by low levels of nerve growth factor (NGF) and elevated concentrations of nitric oxide (NO) compared to healthy controls. We therefore examined how NO might regulate NGF synthesis using rat bladder smooth muscle (SMCs) and urothelial (UROs) cells in culture. In UROs, incubation in hyperglycemic conditions to mimic insulin insensitivity present in the OAB cohort increased secretion of NO and concomitantly decreased NGF, except when the NO synthase inhibitor, l-NAME (1 mM) was present. Sodium nitroprusside (SNP) (300 μM, 24 h), a NO generator, decreased NGF levels and decreased cyclic GMP (cGMP) content, a process validated by the cGMP synthase inhibitor ODQ (100 μM). Alternatively, SNP increased mRNA of both NGF and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9). MMP-9 knockout of UROs by Crispr-Cas9 potently decreased the effect of SNP on NGF, implying a dependent role of NO on MMP-9. On the other hand, matrix metalloproteinase-7 (MMP-7) activity was increased by SNP, which taken together with increase in NGF mRNA, suggests a compensatory mechanism. In SMCs, hyperglycemic conditions had the same effect on extracellular content of NO and NGF than in UROs. SNP also decreased NGF secretion but increased cGMP content. Stable permeable analogs of cGMP 8-(4-Chlorophenylthio)-cGMP (1 mM) and N2,2'-O-Dibutyryl-cGMP (3 mM) inhibited NGF release. NGF and MMP-9 mRNA expression was unchanged by SNP. Deletion of MMP-9 in SMCs by Crispr-Cas9 did not alter the effect of SNP. Finally, SNP decreased MMP-7 activity, diminishing the conversion of proNGF to NGF. These results demonstrate that enhanced NO secretion triggered by high glucose decreases NGF secretion through pathways unique for each cell type that involve cGMP and proteases MMP-7 and MMP-9. These results might help to explain our observations from the urine from patients with OAB associated with metabolic syndrome.
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Urology Department, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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Chiu YT, Husain A, Sze KMF, Ho DWH, Suarez EMS, Wang X, Lee E, Ma HT, Lee JMF, Chan LK, Ng IOL. Midline 1 interacting protein 1 promotes cancer metastasis through FOS-like 1-mediated matrix metalloproteinase 9 signaling in HCC. Hepatology 2023; 78:1368-1383. [PMID: 36632999 PMCID: PMC10581419 DOI: 10.1097/hep.0000000000000266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Understanding the mechanisms of HCC progression and metastasis is crucial to improve early diagnosis and treatment. This study aimed to identify key molecular targets involved in HCC metastasis. APPROACH AND RESULTS Using whole-transcriptome sequencing of patients' HCCs, we identified and validated midline 1 interacting protein 1 (MID1IP1) as one of the most significantly upregulated genes in metastatic HCCs, suggesting its potential role in HCC metastasis. Clinicopathological correlation demonstrated that MID1IP1 upregulation significantly correlated with more aggressive tumor phenotypes and poorer patient overall survival rates. Functionally, overexpression of MID1IP1 significantly promoted the migratory and invasive abilities and enhanced the sphere-forming ability and expression of cancer stemness-related genes of HCC cells, whereas its stable knockdown abrogated these effects. Perturbation of MID1IP1 led to significant tumor shrinkage and reduced pulmonary metastases in an orthotopic liver injection mouse model and reduced pulmonary metastases in a tail-vein injection model in vivo . Mechanistically, SP1 transcriptional factor was found to be an upstream driver of MID1IP1 transcription. Furthermore, transcriptomic sequencing on MID1IP1-overexpressing HCC cells identified FOS-like 1 (FRA1) as a critical downstream mediator of MID1IP1. MID1IP1 upregulated FRA1 to subsequently promote its transcriptional activity and extracellular matrix degradation activity of matrix metalloproteinase MMP9, while knockdown of FRA1 effectively abolished the MID1IP1-induced migratory and invasive abilities. CONCLUSIONS Our study identified MID1IP1 as a regulator in promoting FRA1-mediated-MMP9 signaling and demonstrated its role in HCC metastasis. Targeting MID1IP1-mediated FRA1 pathway may serve as a potential therapeutic strategy against HCC progression.
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- Yung-Tuen Chiu
- Department of Pathology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- State Key Laboratory of Liver Research, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Pathology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- State Key Laboratory of Liver Research, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Pathology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- State Key Laboratory of Liver Research, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Pathology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- State Key Laboratory of Liver Research, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Pathology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- State Key Laboratory of Liver Research, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Pathology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- State Key Laboratory of Liver Research, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Pathology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- State Key Laboratory of Liver Research, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Pathology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- State Key Laboratory of Liver Research, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Pathology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- State Key Laboratory of Liver Research, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Pathology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- State Key Laboratory of Liver Research, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Pathology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- State Key Laboratory of Liver Research, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Szustkiewicz-Karoń A, Schönborn M, Patrycja Pasieka, Płotek A, Maga P, Gregorczyk-Maga I. Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Diseases in Saliva and Gingival Crevicular Fluid: A Review. Angiology 2023; 74:909-947. [PMID: 36268801 DOI: 10.1177/00033197221134757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Due to the fact that cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have become the most serious problem in public health, there is a need for new and efficient methods for screening and early detection. In the recent literature, saliva and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) have been gaining recognition as sources of many potential biomarkers of various systemic diseases, mainly because of correlation between the level of some compounds in the blood and saliva and association between the composition of saliva and health status. In this review, we summarize published findings of patients with atherosclerosis, arterial hypertension, coronary artery disease (CAD), acute coronary syndrome (ACS), and stroke in the context of clinical utility of saliva and GCF in diagnosing and assessing CVD severity. We hypothesize that substances in saliva including inflammatory markers, enzymes, or hormones might become novel contributors to the diagnosis and screening of CVDs. In particular, C-reactive protein (CRP), tumor necrosis alpha (TNFα), and cortisol seem to be the most promising. However, further investigation is warranted to determine the most effective markers and methods for their analysis.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Angiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
- Doctoral School of Medical and Health Sciences, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Angiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Angiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Angiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Dentistry, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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Koulicoff LA, Heilman T, Vitanza L, Welter A, Jeneske H, O'Quinn TG, Hansen S, Huff-Lonergan E, Schulte MD, Chao MD. Matrix metalloproteinase- 9 may contribute to collagen structure modification during postmortem aging of beef. Meat Sci 2023; 205:109321. [PMID: 37643525 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2023.109321] [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: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are responsible for the turnover of intramuscular connective tissue in live animals. We hypothesize that MMPs may play a role in postmortem aging of beef muscles for the degradation of connective tissues. Four different experiments were performed to: 1) characterize MMP activity during postmortem aging of beef; 2) determine if the native beef MMP can contribute to connective tissue degradation in a simulated standard industry postmortem aging condition; 3) explore approaches to improve the native beef MMP activity and 4) characterize MMP activity in beef from cattle supplemented with supranutritional level of Zn. In experiment 1, MMP was active throughout the entire aging periods (3, 21, 42 and 63 d) for beef muscles Longissimus lumborum, Gluteus medius and Gastrocnemius, and the unknown MMP responsible for the collagen degradation was identified as MMP-9 by Western Blot. In experiment 2 and 3, MMP-9 activity was noticeable in the gels after 42 d of storage in the cooler. Moreover, the addition of ZnCl2 in the model system significantly increased MMP-9 activity when compared to the control (P < 0.01). In experiment 4, Longissimus thoracis from animals supplemented with a supranutritional Zn level had increased Zn availability and MMP-9 activity than those from animals fed with a control diet (P < 0.05). Further research is needed better understand MMP-9 mechanism during postmortem aging of meat. With a better understanding of MMP-9 in the aging process, the beef industry can provide better connective tissue management strategies for lower-quality beef cuts.
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- Larissa A Koulicoff
- Kansas State University, Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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- Kansas State University, Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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- Kansas State University, Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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- Kansas State University, Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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- Kansas State University, Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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- Kansas State University, Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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- Iowa State University, Department of Animal Science, Ames, IA 50011, USA
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- Iowa State University, Department of Animal Science, Ames, IA 50011, USA
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- Kansas State University, Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA.
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Motmaen I, Sereda S, Brobeil A, Shankar A, Braeuninger A, Hasenclever D, Gattenlöhner S. Deep-learning based classification of a tumor marker for prognosis on Hodgkin's disease. Eur J Haematol 2023; 111:722-728. [PMID: 37549921 DOI: 10.1111/ejh.14066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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PURPOSE Hodgkin's disease is a common malignant disorder in adolescent patients. Although most patients are cured, approximately 10%-15% of patients experience a relapse or have resistant disease. Furthermore, there are no definitive molecular predictors for early identification of patients at high risk of treatment failure to first line therapy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the deep learning-based classifier model of medical image classification to predict clinical outcome that may help in appropriate therapeutic decisions. METHODS Eighty-three FFPE biopsy specimens from patients with Hodgkin's disease were stratified according to the patient's qPET scores, stained with picrosirius red dye and digitalized by whole slide image scanning. The resulting whole slide images were cut into tiles and annotated by two classes based on the collagen fibers' degree of coloring with picrosirius red. The neural network (YOLOv4) was then trained with the annotated data. Training was performed with 30 cases. Prognostic power of the weakly stained picrosirius red fibers was evaluated with 53 cases. The same neural network was trained with MMP9 stained tissue slides from the same cases and the quantification results were compared with the variant from the picrosirius red cases. RESULTS There was a weak monotonically increasing relationship by parametric ANOVA between the qPET groups and the percentages of weakly stained fibers (p = .0185). The qPET-positive cases showed an average of 18% of weakly stained fibers, and the qPET-negative cases 10%-14%. Detection performance showed an AUC of 0.79. CONCLUSIONS Picrosirius red shows distinct associations as a prognostic metric candidate of disease progression in Hodgkin's disease cases using whole slide images but not sufficiently as a prognostic device.
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- Ila Motmaen
- Department of Pathology, Justus-Liebig-University, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg GmbH, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Pathology, Justus-Liebig-University, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg GmbH, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Pathology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Children and Young People's Cancer Services, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Pathology, Justus-Liebig-University, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg GmbH, Giessen, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics and Epidemiology, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Pathology, Justus-Liebig-University, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg GmbH, Giessen, Germany
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Wan C, Wang Y, Li L, Liu L, Guan Q. SMAD2/3 Phosphorylation is correlated with matrix metalloproteinase 9 expression in human periapical lesions. Arch Oral Biol 2023; 155:105796. [PMID: 37657158 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2023.105796] [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: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of phosphorylated SMAD2/3 (P-SMAD2/3) in periapical lesions in humans and its possible correlation with matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9) during the development of apical periodontitis. DESIGN In this study, a total of 38 samples were collected, consisting of 16 healthy controls and 22 periapical lesions. These samples underwent fixation, dehydration, and embedding for further histologic and immunochemical analysis. The expression of phosphorylated SMAD2/3 and MMP9 was quantified using the average integrated optical density. Additionally, immunofluorescence analysis was conducted to investigate the colocalization of phosphorylated SMAD2/3 and MMP9. RESULTS The study found that periapical lesions exhibited a stronger expression of MMP9 compared to healthy controls. Additionally, the expression of phosphorylated SMAD2/3 was observed to increase in the periapical granulomas and radicular cysts group, as compared to the normal group (P < 0.01). The results of the immunofluorescence test showed that phosphorylated SMAD2/3 was colocalized with MMP9. CONCLUSIONS The study found that SMAD2/3 phosphorylation is correlated with matrix metalloproteinase 9 expression in human periapical lesions, suggesting its potential involvement in tissue destruction and immune cell infiltration in periapical lesions.
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- Chunyan Wan
- Department of Endodontics, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China; School of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
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- Department of Endodontics, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China; School of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, the 8th People's Hospital of Qingdao, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Endodontics, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China; School of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Endodontics, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China; School of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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Hartley B, Bassiouni W, Schulz R, Julien O. The roles of intracellular proteolysis in cardiac ischemia-reperfusion injury. Basic Res Cardiol 2023; 118:38. [PMID: 37768438 DOI: 10.1007/s00395-023-01007-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Ischemic heart disease remains a leading cause of human mortality worldwide. One form of ischemic heart disease is ischemia-reperfusion injury caused by the reintroduction of blood supply to ischemic cardiac muscle. The short and long-term damage that occurs due to ischemia-reperfusion injury is partly due to the proteolysis of diverse protein substrates inside and outside of cardiomyocytes. Ischemia-reperfusion activates several diverse intracellular proteases, including, but not limited to, matrix metalloproteinases, calpains, cathepsins, and caspases. This review will focus on the biological roles, intracellular localization, proteolytic targets, and inhibitors of these proteases in cardiomyocytes following ischemia-reperfusion injury. Recognition of the intracellular function of each of these proteases includes defining their activation, proteolytic targets, and their inhibitors during myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury. This review is a step toward a better understanding of protease activation and involvement in ischemic heart disease and developing new therapeutic strategies for its treatment.
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- Bridgette Hartley
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
- Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
- Women and Children's Health Research Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
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Son J, Parveen S, MacPherson D, Marciano Y, Huang RH, Ulijn RV. MMP-responsive nanomaterials. Biomater Sci 2023; 11:6457-6479. [PMID: 37623747 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm00840a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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Matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) are enzymes that degrade the extracellular matrix and regulate essential normal cell behaviors. Inhibition of these enzymes has been a strategy for anti-cancer therapy since the 1990s, but with limited success. A new type of MMP-targeting strategy exploits the innate selective hydrolytic activity and consequent catalytic signal amplification of the proteinases, rather than inhibiting it. Using nanomaterials, the enzymatic chemical reaction can trigger the temporal and spatial activation of the anti-cancer effects, amplify the associated response, and cause mechanical damage or report on cancer cells. We analyzed nearly 60 literature studies that incorporate chemical design strategies that lead to spatial, temporal, and mechanical control of the anti-cancer effect through four modes of action: nanomaterial shrinkage, induced aggregation, formation of cytotoxic nanofibers, and activation by de-PEGylation. From the literature analysis, we derived chemical design guidelines to control and enhance MMP activation of nanomaterials of various chemical compositions (peptide, lipid, polymer, inorganic). Finally, the review includes a guide on how multiple characteristics of the nanomaterial, such as substrate modification, supramolecular structure, and electrostatic charge should be collectively considered for the targeted MMP to result in optimal kinetics of enzyme action on the nanomaterial, which allow access to amplification and additional levels of spatial, temporal, and mechanical control of the response. Although this review focuses on the design strategies of MMP-responsive nanomaterials in cancer applications, these guidelines are expected to be generalizable to systems that target MMP for treatment or detection of cancer and other diseases, as well as other enzyme-responsive nanomaterials.
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- Jiye Son
- Nanoscience Initiative, Advanced Science Research Center at The Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY), 85 Saint Nicholas Terrace, New York, NY 10031, USA.
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- Nanoscience Initiative, Advanced Science Research Center at The Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY), 85 Saint Nicholas Terrace, New York, NY 10031, USA.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The City College of New York, CUNY, 160 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031, USA
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- Nanoscience Initiative, Advanced Science Research Center at The Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY), 85 Saint Nicholas Terrace, New York, NY 10031, USA.
- Ph.D. Program in Biochemistry, The Graduate Center of CUNY, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA
- Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, New York 10065, USA
- Department of Chemistry, Brooklyn College, CUNY, 2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210, USA
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- Nanoscience Initiative, Advanced Science Research Center at The Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY), 85 Saint Nicholas Terrace, New York, NY 10031, USA.
- Department of Chemistry, Brooklyn College, CUNY, 2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210, USA
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- Nanoscience Initiative, Advanced Science Research Center at The Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY), 85 Saint Nicholas Terrace, New York, NY 10031, USA.
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- Nanoscience Initiative, Advanced Science Research Center at The Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY), 85 Saint Nicholas Terrace, New York, NY 10031, USA.
- Ph.D. Program in Biochemistry, The Graduate Center of CUNY, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA
- Ph.D. Program in Chemistry, The Graduate Center of CUNY, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA
- Department of Chemistry, Hunter College, CUNY, 695 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10065, USA
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Feng X, Wu WYY, Onwuka JU, Haider Z, Alcala K, Smith-Byrne K, Zahed H, Guida F, Wang R, Bassett JK, Stevens V, Wang Y, Weinstein S, Freedman ND, Chen C, Tinker L, Nøst TH, Koh WP, Muller D, Colorado-Yohar SM, Tumino R, Hung RJ, Amos CI, Lin X, Zhang X, Arslan AA, Sánchez MJ, Sørgjerd EP, Severi G, Hveem K, Brennan P, Langhammer A, Milne RL, Yuan JM, Melin B, Johansson M, Robbins HA, Johansson M. Lung cancer risk discrimination of prediagnostic proteomics measurements compared with existing prediction tools. J Natl Cancer Inst 2023; 115:1050-1059. [PMID: 37260165 PMCID: PMC10483263 DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djad071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND We sought to develop a proteomics-based risk model for lung cancer and evaluate its risk-discriminatory performance in comparison with a smoking-based risk model (PLCOm2012) and a commercially available autoantibody biomarker test. METHODS We designed a case-control study nested in 6 prospective cohorts, including 624 lung cancer participants who donated blood samples at most 3 years prior to lung cancer diagnosis and 624 smoking-matched cancer free participants who were assayed for 302 proteins. We used 470 case-control pairs from 4 cohorts to select proteins and train a protein-based risk model. We subsequently used 154 case-control pairs from 2 cohorts to compare the risk-discriminatory performance of the protein-based model with that of the Early Cancer Detection Test (EarlyCDT)-Lung and the PLCOm2012 model using receiver operating characteristics analysis and by estimating models' sensitivity. All tests were 2-sided. RESULTS The area under the curve for the protein-based risk model in the validation sample was 0.75 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.70 to 0.81) compared with 0.64 (95% CI = 0.57 to 0.70) for the PLCOm2012 model (Pdifference = .001). The EarlyCDT-Lung had a sensitivity of 14% (95% CI = 8.2% to 19%) and a specificity of 86% (95% CI = 81% to 92%) for incident lung cancer. At the same specificity of 86%, the sensitivity for the protein-based risk model was estimated at 49% (95% CI = 41% to 57%) and 30% (95% CI = 23% to 37%) for the PLCOm2012 model. CONCLUSION Circulating proteins showed promise in predicting incident lung cancer and outperformed a standard risk prediction model and the commercialized EarlyCDT-Lung.
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- Xiaoshuang Feng
- Genomic Epidemiology Branch, International Agency for Research on Cancer, Lyon, France
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- Department of Radiation Sciences, Oncology, Umea University, Umea, Sweden
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- Department of Radiation Sciences, Oncology, Umea University, Umea, Sweden
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- Genomic Epidemiology Branch, International Agency for Research on Cancer, Lyon, France
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- Genomic Epidemiology Branch, International Agency for Research on Cancer, Lyon, France
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- Environment and Lifestyle Epidemiology Branch, International Agency for Research on Cancer, Lyon, France
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- Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Cancer Epidemiology Division, Cancer Council Victoria, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Metabolic Epidemiology Branch, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, MD, USA
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- Metabolic Epidemiology Branch, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, MD, USA
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- Program in Epidemiology, Division of Public Health Sciences, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Women’s Health Initiative Clinical Coordinating Center, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Community Medicine, University of Tromsø, The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences, Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Genetic Medicine, Imperial College London School of Public Health, London, UK
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- Department of Epidemiology, Murcia Regional Health Council, IMIB-Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
- Research Group on Demography and Health, National Faculty of Public Health, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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- Hyblean Association for Epidemiological Research, AIRE ONLUS Ragusa, Ragusa, Italy
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- Prosserman Centre for Population Health Research, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health, Toronto, Canada
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
- Program in Medical and Population Genetics, Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Department of Statistics, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Population Health, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
- Escuela Andaluza de Salud Pública (EASP), Granada, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ib, Granada, Spain
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- HUNT Research Centre, Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Levanger, Norway
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- HUNT Research Centre, Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Levanger, Norway
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- Genomic Epidemiology Branch, International Agency for Research on Cancer, Lyon, France
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- HUNT Research Centre, Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Levanger, Norway
- Levanger Hospital, Nord-Trøndelag Hospital Trust, Levanger, Norway
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- Cancer Epidemiology Division, Cancer Council Victoria, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Precision Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Sciences, Oncology, Umea University, Umea, Sweden
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- Department of Radiation Sciences, Oncology, Umea University, Umea, Sweden
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- Genomic Epidemiology Branch, International Agency for Research on Cancer, Lyon, France
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- Genomic Epidemiology Branch, International Agency for Research on Cancer, Lyon, France
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Imani MM, Shalchi M, Ahmadabadi G, Sadeghi M. Evaluation of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) in human cases with orofacial clefts: A systematic review. Int Orthod 2023; 21:100781. [PMID: 37301105 DOI: 10.1016/j.ortho.2023.100781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The interaction between several cell populations or many genes and the coordination of multiple signal transmission pathways can lead to defects such as orofacial clefts (OFCs). Herein, a systematic review was designed to evaluate a group of important biomarkers (matrix metalloproteinases [MMPs] and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases [TIMPs]) in human cases with OFCs. MATERIAL AND METHODS Four databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases were searched until March 10, 2023, without any restriction. STRING, the protein-protein interaction (PPI) network software, was applied to investigate the functional interactions among the examined genes. The effect sizes including odds ratio (OR) dealing with a 95% confidence interval (CI), were extracted by the Comprehensive Meta-Analysis version 2.0 (CMA 2.0) software. RESULTS Thirty-one articles were entered into the systematic review that four articles were analyzed in the meta-analysis. Single studies reported that several polymorphisms of MMPs (rs243865, rs9923304, rs17576, rs6094237, rs7119194, and rs7188573); and TIMPs (rs8179096, rs7502916, rs4789936, rs6501266, rs7211674, rs7212662, and rs242082) had an association with OFC risk. There was no significant difference for MMP-3 rs3025058 polymorphism in allelic (OR: 0.832; P=0.490), dominant (OR: 1.177; P=0.873), and recessive (OR: 0.363; P=0.433) models and MMP-9 rs17576 polymorphism in an allelic model (OR: 0.885; P=0.107) between the OFC cases and the controls. Based on immunohistochemistry reports, three MMPs (MMP-2, MMP-8, and MMP-9) and TIMP-2 had significant correlations with several other biomarkers in OFC cases. CONCLUSIONS MMPs and TIMPs can impact the tissue and cells affected by OFCs and the process of apoptosis. The interaction between some biomarkers with MMPs and TIMPs (e.g., TGFb1) in OFCs can be interesting for future research.
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- Mohammad Moslem Imani
- Department of Orthodontics, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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Ahmadighadykolaei H, Lambert JA, Raeeszadeh-Sarmazdeh M. TIMP-1 Protects Tight Junctions of Brain Endothelial Cells From MMP-Mediated Degradation. Pharm Res 2023; 40:2121-2131. [PMID: 37700105 PMCID: PMC10878538 DOI: 10.1007/s11095-023-03593-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The blood-brain barrier (BBB) plays a critical role in central nervous system homeostasis, and the integrity of BBB is disrupted in many neurodegenerative diseases. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) degrade the tight junctions (TJs) of endothelial cells and basement membrane components essential to BBB integrity, which leads to increased BBB permeability and allows inflammatory cells and neurotoxic substances to enter the brain. Tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs), endogenous inhibitors of MMPs, regulate MMP activity, thereby maintaining BBB integrity. METHODS The disruptive impacts of MMP-3 and MMP-9 on BBB and protective effect of TIMP-1 were investigated in a simplified in vitro model of the BBB, which was generated using rat brain microvascular endothelial cells (RBMEC). The main features of BBB formation, including permeability and the trans-endothelial electrical resistance (TEER), were monitored over time after the addition of MMP-3 and MMP-9 and their complexes with TIMP-1 inhibitor. RESULTS Our results indicated that MMP-3 and MMP-9 caused a dose-dependent disruption of the BBB, with 1.5 µM MMPs resulting in an over threefold increase in permeability, while TIMP-1 inhibition protected the integrity of the BBB model and recovered TEER and permeability of RBMECs. The disruption and recovery of tight junction proteins of RBMECs after MMP and TIMP treatment were also detected using fluorescent microscopy. CONCLUSION MMP-9 and MMP-3 disrupt the BBB by degrading tight junctions in endothelial cells, and TIMP-1 could inhibit the disruptive effect of MMP-3 and MMP-9 by showing potential as therapeutic protein against MMP-related diseases where BBB disruption plays a role.
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- Hannaneh Ahmadighadykolaei
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Nevada, 1664 N. Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89557, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Nevada, 1664 N. Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89557, USA
- Department of Pharmacology, University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, Reno, NV, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Nevada, 1664 N. Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89557, USA.
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Danevitch N, Frankenberger R, Lücker S, Gärtner U, Krämer N. Dentin Bonding Performance of Universal Adhesives in Primary Teeth In Vitro. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:5948. [PMID: 37687643 PMCID: PMC10488408 DOI: 10.3390/ma16175948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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(1) Background: The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the micro-tensile bond strength (µ-TBS) of universal adhesives to primary tooth dentin after different storage periods. (2) Methods: Dentin of 100 extracted primary molars was exposed. Dentin surfaces were bonded with six universal adhesives (Adhese®Universal [AU], All-Bond Universal® [ABU], G-Premio Bond [GPB], iBond®Universal [IBU], Prime&Bond active™ [PBa], and Prime&Bond®NT as control [PBN]) and restored with a resin composite build-up (Filtek™ Z250). After 24 h, 6 months, and 12 months of water storage, specimens were cut into sticks, and µ-TBS was measured and analyzed using one-way ANOVA (p < 0.05) for normal distributions and the Mann-Whitney U-test (p < 0.05) for non-normal distribution. Pretesting failures were recorded as 0 MPa. Fracture modes were analyzed under a fluorescence microscope; interfaces were visualized with SEM/TEM. (3) Results: Compared with the reference group (PBN: 32.5/31.2 MPa after 6/12 months), two adhesives showed a significantly higher bond strength after 6 months (AU: 44.1 MPa, ABU: 40.9 MPa; p < 0.05) and one adhesive after 12 months (AU: 42.9 MPa, p < 0.05). GPB revealed significantly lower bond strengths in all storage groups (16.9/15.5/10.9 MPa after 24 h/6 months/12 months; p < 0.05). AU and IBU did not suffer pre-test-failures [PTF]. (4) Conclusions: After 12 months, PBN, IBU, AU, and GPB showed significantly lower results compared ithw initial µ-TBS, whereas AU revealed the highest µ-TBS and no PTF.
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- Nina Danevitch
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Medical Center for Dentistry, University Medical Center Giessen and Marburg, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics, and Pediatric Dentistry, Medical Center for Dentistry, University Medical Center Giessen and Marburg, 35039 Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Medical Center for Dentistry, University Medical Center Giessen and Marburg, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Institute for Anatomy and Cell Biology, University of Giessen, Aulweg 123, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Medical Center for Dentistry, University Medical Center Giessen and Marburg, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a class of endopeptidases that are dependent on zinc and facilitate the degradation of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins, thereby playing pivotal parts in human physiology and pathology. MMPs regulate normal tissue and cellular functions, including tissue development, remodeling, angiogenesis, bone formation, and wound healing. Several diseases, including cancer, inflammation, cardiovascular diseases, and nervous system disorders, have been linked to dysregulated expression of specific MMP subtypes, which can promote tumor progression, metastasis, and inflammation. Various MMP-responsive drug delivery and release systems have been developed by harnessing cleavage activities and overexpression of MMPs in affected regions. Herein, we review the structure, substrates, and physiological and pathological functions of various MMPs and highlight the strategies for designing MMP-responsive nanoparticles to improve the targeting efficiency, penetration, and protection of therapeutic payloads.
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- Chenyun Zhang
- Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology, State Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for Cancer, Shanghai Universities Collaborative Innovation Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 280 South Chongqing Road, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology, State Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for Cancer, Shanghai Universities Collaborative Innovation Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 280 South Chongqing Road, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology, State Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for Cancer, Shanghai Universities Collaborative Innovation Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 280 South Chongqing Road, Shanghai 200025, China
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Rashid ZA, Bardaweel SK. Novel Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) Inhibitors in Cancer Treatment. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:12133. [PMID: 37569509 PMCID: PMC10418771 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241512133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) belong to a family of zinc-dependent proteolytic metalloenzymes. MMP-9, a member of the gelatinase B family, is characterized as one of the most intricate MMPs. The crucial involvement of MMP-9 in extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling underscores its significant correlation with each stage of cancer pathogenesis and progression. The design and synthesis of MMP-9 inhibitors is a potentially attractive research area. Unfortunately, to date, there is no effective MMP-9 inhibitor that passes the clinical trials and is approved by the FDA. This review primarily focuses on exploring the diverse strategies employed in the design and advancement of MMP-9 inhibitors, along with their anticancer effects and selectivity. To illuminate the essential structural characteristics necessary for the future design of novel MMP-9 inhibitors, the current narrative review highlights several recently discovered MMP-9 inhibitors exhibiting notable selectivity and potency.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
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Wu Z, Jia Q, Liu B, Fang L, Leung PCK, Cheng JC. NPFF stimulates human ovarian cancer cell invasion by upregulating MMP-9 via ERK1/2 signaling. Exp Cell Res 2023; 430:113693. [PMID: 37392963 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2023.113693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/03/2023]
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Neuropeptide FF (NPFF) belongs to the RFamide peptide family. NPFF regulates a variety of physiological functions by binding to a G protein-coupled receptor, NPFFR2. Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is a leading cause of death among gynecological malignancies. The pathogenesis of EOC can be regulated by many local factors, including neuropeptides, through an autocrine/paracrine manner. However, to date, the expression and/or function of NPFF/NPFFR2 in EOC is undetermined. In this study, we show that the upregulation of NPFFR2 mRNA was associated with poor overall survival in EOC. The TaqMan probe-based RT-qPCR showed that NPFF and NPFFR2 were expressed in three human EOC cells, CaOV3, OVCAR3, and SKOV3. In comparison, NPFF and NPFFR2 expression levels were higher in SKOV3 cells than in CaOV3 or OVCAR3 cells. Treatment of SKOV3 cells with NPFF did not affect cell viability and proliferation but stimulated cell invasion. NPFF treatment upregulates matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) expression. Using the siRNA-mediated knockdown approach, we showed that the stimulatory effect of NPFF on MMP-9 expression was mediated by the NPFFR2. Our results also showed that ERK1/2 signaling was activated in SKOV3 cells in response to the NPFF treatment. In addition, blocking the activation of ERK1/2 signaling abolished the NPFF-induced MMP-9 expression and cell invasion. This study provides evidence that NPFF stimulates EOC cell invasion by upregulating MMP-9 expression through the NPFFR2-mediated ERK1/2 signaling pathway.
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- Ze Wu
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 4H4, Canada
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
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Laboyrie SL, de Vries MR, Bijkerk R, Rotmans JI. Building a Scaffold for Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation: Unravelling the Role of the Extracellular Matrix. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:10825. [PMID: 37446003 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241310825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Vascular access is the lifeline for patients receiving haemodialysis as kidney replacement therapy. As a surgically created arteriovenous fistula (AVF) provides a high-flow conduit suitable for cannulation, it remains the vascular access of choice. In order to use an AVF successfully, the luminal diameter and the vessel wall of the venous outflow tract have to increase. This process is referred to as AVF maturation. AVF non-maturation is an important limitation of AVFs that contributes to their poor primary patency rates. To date, there is no clear overview of the overall role of the extracellular matrix (ECM) in AVF maturation. The ECM is essential for vascular functioning, as it provides structural and mechanical strength and communicates with vascular cells to regulate their differentiation and proliferation. Thus, the ECM is involved in multiple processes that regulate AVF maturation, and it is essential to study its anatomy and vascular response to AVF surgery to define therapeutic targets to improve AVF maturation. In this review, we discuss the composition of both the arterial and venous ECM and its incorporation in the three vessel layers: the tunica intima, media, and adventitia. Furthermore, we examine the effect of chronic kidney failure on the vasculature, the timing of ECM remodelling post-AVF surgery, and current ECM interventions to improve AVF maturation. Lastly, the suitability of ECM interventions as a therapeutic target for AVF maturation will be discussed.
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- Suzanne L Laboyrie
- Department of Internal Medicine, Leiden University Medical Centre, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery and the Heart and Vascular Center, Brigham & Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Leiden University Medical Centre, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Leiden University Medical Centre, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Leiden University Medical Centre, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands
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Fang L, Kuniya T, Harada Y, Yasuda O, Maeda N, Suzuki Y, Kawaguchi D, Gotoh Y. TIMP3 promotes the maintenance of neural stem-progenitor cells in the mouse subventricular zone. Front Neurosci 2023; 17:1149603. [PMID: 37456993 PMCID: PMC10338847 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1149603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Adult neural stem cells (NSCs) in the mouse subventricular zone (SVZ) serve as a lifelong reservoir for newborn olfactory bulb neurons. Recent studies have identified a slowly dividing subpopulation of embryonic neural stem-progenitor cells (NPCs) as the embryonic origin of adult NSCs. Yet, little is known about how these slowly dividing embryonic NPCs are maintained until adulthood while other NPCs are extinguished by the completion of brain development. The extracellular matrix (ECM) is an essential component of stem cell niches and thus a key determinant of stem cell fate. Here we investigated tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs)-regulators of ECM remodeling-for their potential roles in the establishment of adult NSCs. We found that Timp2, Timp3, and Timp4 were expressed at high levels in slowly dividing NPCs compared to rapidly dividing NPCs. Deletion of TIMP3 reduced the number of adult NSCs and neuroblasts in the lateral SVZ. In addition, overexpression of TIMP3 in the embryonic NPCs suppressed neuronal differentiation and upregulated the expression levels of Notch signaling relating genes. These results thus suggest that TIMP3 keeps the undifferentiated state of embryonic NPCs, leading to the establishment and maintenance of adult NSCs.
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- Lingyan Fang
- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Sports and Life Sciences, National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, Kanoya, Japan
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- Department of Sports and Life Sciences, National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, Kanoya, Japan
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- Department of Computational Biology and Medical Sciences, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Chiba, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- International Research Center for Neurointelligence (WPI-IRCN), The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Surówka A, Prowans P, Żołnierczuk M, Miśkiewicz M, Wawrowski T, Skodda M, Markowska M, Kędzierska-Kapuza K. The Effect of Calcineurin Inhibitors on MMPs Activity in Heart and Their Side Effects-A Review of Literature. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:10291. [PMID: 37373446 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241210291] [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: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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This review focuses on the role of metalloproteinases in the pathogenesis of myocardial injury in various disease entities. It reveals how the expression and serum levels of metalloproteinases and their inhibitors change in many disease states. At the same time, the study offers a review of the impact of immunosuppressive treatment on this relationship. Modern immunosuppressive treatment is based mainly on the use of calcineurin inhibitors, including cyclosporine A and tacrolimus. The use of these drugs may carry a number of side effects, specifically to the cardiovascular system. The scale and degree of long-term influence on the organism remains unclear, but a significant risk of complications for transplant recipients who take immunosuppressive drugs as part of their daily treatment is to be expected. Therefore, the knowledge on this subject should be expanded and the negative effects of post-transplant therapy minimized. Immunosuppressive therapy plays an important role in the expression and activation of tissue metalloproteinases and their specific inhibitors, which leads to many tissue changes. The presented study is a collection of research results on the effects of calcineurin inhibitors on the heart, with particular emphasis placed on the participation of MMP-2 and MMP-9. It is also an analysis of the effects of specific heart diseases on myocardial remodeling through inductive or inhibitory effects on matrix metalloproteinases and their inhibitors.
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- Anna Surówka
- Department of Plastic, Endocrine and General Surgery, Pomeranian Medical University, 72-010 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Plastic, Endocrine and General Surgery, Pomeranian Medical University, 72-010 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Plastic, Endocrine and General Surgery, Pomeranian Medical University, 72-010 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Plastic, Endocrine and General Surgery, Pomeranian Medical University, 72-010 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Plastic, Endocrine and General Surgery, Pomeranian Medical University, 72-010 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Plastic, Endocrine and General Surgery, Pomeranian Medical University, 72-010 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Plastic, Endocrine and General Surgery, Pomeranian Medical University, 72-010 Szczecin, Poland
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 109 Military Hospital, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery and Transplantology, National Medical Institute of the Ministry of Interior Affairs and Administration, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery and Transplantology, Centre of Postgraduate, Medical Education in Warsaw, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland
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Liu Y, Li X, Cheng L, Zhan H, Huang Y, Li H, Li Y. Progress and challenges in the use of blood biomarkers in relapsing polychondritis. Clin Exp Immunol 2023; 212:199-211. [PMID: 36751132 PMCID: PMC10243844 DOI: 10.1093/cei/uxad014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is a rare inflammatory disease with significant individual heterogeneity that involves systemic organs. The diagnosis of RP mainly depends on the clinical manifestations; currently, there are no molecular biomarkers routinely evaluated in clinical practice. Biomarkers have diagnostic or monitoring values and can predict response to treatment or the disease course. Over the years, many biomarkers have been proposed to facilitate diagnosis and prognosis. Unfortunately, ideal biomarkers to diagnose RP have not yet been discovered. Most of the molecular biomarkers in RP are immunological biomarkers, with autoantibodies and proteins related to cartilage damage in the blood being the most common. Alterations in some genes (HLA typing and UBA1 somatic mutation) were detected in patients with RP, which could serve as a potential biomarker for the diagnosis of RP. Moreover, proinflammatory cytokines and lymphocyte levels, and certain laboratory tests, have certain values of RP diagnosis and disease activity assessment but lack specificity and sensitivity. This review describes the different types of biomarkers and their clinical correlation with respect to the diagnosis of RP and disease activity. Research on biomarkers and disease pathology is ongoing to identify the ideal biomarkers that are sensitive and specific for RP.
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- Yongmei Liu
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Complex, Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Complex, Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- Department of Medical Research Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Complex, Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Complex, Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Complex, Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Complex, Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Complex, Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Giagtzidis I, Karkos C, Kadoglou FNPE, Spathis A, Papazoglou K. Serum levels of Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs) in patients undergoing endovascular intervention for peripheral arterial disease. Ann Vasc Surg 2023:S0890-5096(23)00250-9. [PMID: 37169253 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2023.04.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) play a significant role in the development and progression of atherosclerotic vascular disease. The purpose of this study was to measure and document the profile of plasma circulating MMPs in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) undergoing endovascular revascularization. METHODS This was a single centre prospective observational study with 80 patients with PAD enrolled. They underwent percutaneous balloon angioplasty and/or angioplasty with stent. Exclusion criteria were acute limb ischemia, active inflammation, wet gangrene, liver disease, end stage renal failure and cancer. Patients that underwent open or hybrid (open and endovascular) approach, were also excluded from the study. Venous blood samples were taken preoperatively, 24 hours and 6 months postoperatively. The values of MMP-2, MMP-3, MMP-7, MMP-9 and their inhibitors (Tissue Inhibitor of metalloproteinases, TIMP), TIMP-1 and TIMP-2 were measured. RESULTS The mean age was 67.1 years and 66 of them (82.5%) were male. During the clinical follow up (mean 35.8% months), 12 patients died (16.4%), 15 (20.5%) of them had a major adverse limb event (MALE) and 14 (19.2%) of them had a major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE). There was a statistically significant raise in the values of MMP-2. MMP-3 and MMP-7 at 6 months postoperatively, when compared to the preoperative and 24 hours postoperative values. There was no correlation of MMP and TIMP values with mortality, MALE and MACE events. CONCLUSIONS The present single-centre prospective study documented increased circulating levels of MMPs post-operatively in PAD patients undergoing endovascular treatment. Vascular trauma caused by angioplasty, could trigger expression of MMPs and TIMPs, but the absence of any association with clinical complications requires further investigation.
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- Ioakeim Giagtzidis
- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Ippokratio General Hospital, 5(th) Surgical Department, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Ippokratio General Hospital, 5(th) Surgical Department, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Cytopathology, "Attikon" University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Ippokratio General Hospital, 5(th) Surgical Department, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Alam M, Rashid S, Fatima K, Adnan M, Shafie A, Akhtar MS, Ganie AH, Eldin SM, Islam A, Khan I, Hassan MI. Biochemical features and therapeutic potential of α-Mangostin: Mechanism of action, medicinal values, and health benefits. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 163:114710. [PMID: 37141737 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114710] [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: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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α-Mangostin (α-MG) is a natural xanthone obtained from the pericarps of mangosteen. It exhibits excellent potential, including anti-cancer, neuroprotective, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, and induces apoptosis. α-MG controls cell proliferation by modulating signaling molecules, thus implicated in cancer therapy. It possesses incredible pharmacological features and modulates crucial cellular and molecular factors. Due to its lesser water solubility and pitiable target selectivity, α-MG has limited clinical application. As a known antioxidant, α-MG has gained significant attention from the scientific community, increasing interest in extensive technical and biomedical applications. Nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems were designed to improve the pharmacological features and efficiency of α-MG. This review is focused on recent developments on the therapeutic potential of α-MG in managing cancer and neurological diseases, with a special focus on its mechanism of action. In addition, we highlighted biochemical and pharmacological features, metabolism, functions, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant effects and pre-clinical applications of α-MG.
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- Manzar Alam
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, PO Box 173, Al-kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, PO Box 2440, Hail 2440, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Albaha University, Albaha, Saudi Arabia
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- Basic Sciences Department, College of Science and Theoretical Studies, Saudi Electronic University, Abha Male 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Research, Faculty of Engineering, Future University in Egypt, New Cairo 11835, Egypt
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Department of Mathematics, College of Science Al-Zulfi, Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia.
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India.
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