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Hilgendorf I, Frantz S, Frangogiannis NG. Repair of the Infarcted Heart: Cellular Effectors, Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Opportunities. Circ Res 2024; 134:1718-1751. [PMID: 38843294 PMCID: PMC11164543 DOI: 10.1161/circresaha.124.323658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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The adult mammalian heart has limited endogenous regenerative capacity and heals through the activation of inflammatory and fibrogenic cascades that ultimately result in the formation of a scar. After infarction, massive cardiomyocyte death releases a broad range of damage-associated molecular patterns that initiate both myocardial and systemic inflammatory responses. TLRs (toll-like receptors) and NLRs (NOD-like receptors) recognize damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) and transduce downstream proinflammatory signals, leading to upregulation of cytokines (such as interleukin-1, TNF-α [tumor necrosis factor-α], and interleukin-6) and chemokines (such as CCL2 [CC chemokine ligand 2]) and recruitment of neutrophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes. Expansion and diversification of cardiac macrophages in the infarcted heart play a major role in the clearance of the infarct from dead cells and the subsequent stimulation of reparative pathways. Efferocytosis triggers the induction and release of anti-inflammatory mediators that restrain the inflammatory reaction and set the stage for the activation of reparative fibroblasts and vascular cells. Growth factor-mediated pathways, neurohumoral cascades, and matricellular proteins deposited in the provisional matrix stimulate fibroblast activation and proliferation and myofibroblast conversion. Deposition of a well-organized collagen-based extracellular matrix network protects the heart from catastrophic rupture and attenuates ventricular dilation. Scar maturation requires stimulation of endogenous signals that inhibit fibroblast activity and prevent excessive fibrosis. Moreover, in the mature scar, infarct neovessels acquire a mural cell coat that contributes to the stabilization of the microvascular network. Excessive, prolonged, or dysregulated inflammatory or fibrogenic cascades accentuate adverse remodeling and dysfunction. Moreover, inflammatory leukocytes and fibroblasts can contribute to arrhythmogenesis. Inflammatory and fibrogenic pathways may be promising therapeutic targets to attenuate heart failure progression and inhibit arrhythmia generation in patients surviving myocardial infarction.
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- Ingo Hilgendorf
- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen and Faculty of Medicine at the University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik I, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- The Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, Department of Medicine (Cardiology), Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx NY
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Umeda L, Torres A, Kunihiro BP, Rubas NC, Wells RK, Phankitnirundorn K, Peres R, Juarez R, Maunakea AK. Immuno-Microbial Signature of Vaccine-Induced Immunity against SARS-CoV-2. Vaccines (Basel) 2024; 12:637. [PMID: 38932366 PMCID: PMC11209251 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines12060637] [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: 04/24/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Although vaccines address critical public health needs, inter-individual differences in responses are not always considered in their development. Understanding the underlying basis for these differences is needed to optimize vaccine effectiveness and ultimately improve disease control. In this pilot study, pre- and post-antiviral immunological and gut microbiota features were characterized to examine inter-individual differences in SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine response. Blood and stool samples were collected before administration of the vaccine and at 2-to-4-week intervals after the first dose. A cohort of 14 adults was separated post hoc into two groups based on neutralizing antibody levels (high [HN] or low [LN]) at 10 weeks following vaccination. Bivariate correlation analysis was performed to examine associations between gut microbiota, inflammation, and neutralization capacity at that timepoint. These analyses revealed significant differences in gut microbiome composition and inflammation states pre-vaccination, which predicted later viral neutralization capacity, with certain bacterial taxa, such as those in the genus Prevotella, found at higher abundance in the LN vs HN group that were also negatively correlated with a panel of inflammatory factors such as IL-17, yet positively correlated with plasma levels of the high mobility group box 1 (HMGB-1) protein at pre-vaccination. In particular, we observed a significant inverse relationship (Pearson = -0.54, p = 0.03) between HMGB-1 pre-vaccination and neutralization capacity at 10 weeks post-vaccination. Consistent with known roles as mediators of inflammation, our results altogether implicate HMGB-1 and related gut microbial signatures as potential biomarkers in predicting SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine effectiveness measured by the production of viral neutralization antibodies.
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- Lesley Umeda
- Department of Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA; (L.U.); (B.P.K.); (N.C.R.); (R.K.W.)
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- Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry, and Physiology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA; (A.T.); (K.P.); (R.P.)
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- Department of Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA; (L.U.); (B.P.K.); (N.C.R.); (R.K.W.)
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- Department of Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA; (L.U.); (B.P.K.); (N.C.R.); (R.K.W.)
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- Department of Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA; (L.U.); (B.P.K.); (N.C.R.); (R.K.W.)
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- Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry, and Physiology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA; (A.T.); (K.P.); (R.P.)
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- Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry, and Physiology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA; (A.T.); (K.P.); (R.P.)
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- Department of Economics and UHERO, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA;
- Hawaii Integrated Analytics, LLC, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
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- Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry, and Physiology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA; (A.T.); (K.P.); (R.P.)
- Hawaii Integrated Analytics, LLC, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
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Yuan H, Tian Y, Jiang R, Wang Y, Nie M, Li X, He Y, Liu X, Zhao R, Zhang J. Susceptibility to Hepatotoxic Drug-Induced Liver Injury Increased After Traumatic Brain Injury in Mice. J Neurotrauma 2024; 41:1425-1437. [PMID: 37265124 DOI: 10.1089/neu.2022.0147] [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: 06/03/2023] Open
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The early stages of brain injury can induce acute liver injury, which can be recovered in the short term. Continued medication treatment during hospitalization for brain injury alleviates the prognosis and contributes to a high incidence of drug-induced liver injury (DILI). We hypothesize that there is an interaction between changes in the hepatic environment after brain injury and liver injury produced by intensive drug administration, leading to an upregulation of the organism's sensitivity to DILI. In this study, mice models of TBI were established by controlled cortical impact (CCI) and models of DILI were constructed by acetaminophen (APAP). All mice were divided into four groups: Sham, TBI, APAP, and TBI+APAP, and related liver injury indicators in liver and serum were detected by Western blot, Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR), and immunohistochemical staining. The results suggested that liver injury induced in the early stages of brain injury recovered in 3 days, but this state could still significantly aggravate DILI, represented by higher liver enzymes (aspartate aminotransferase [AST] and alanine aminotransferase [ALT]), oxidative stress (increase in malondialdehyde [MDA] concentration and deregulation of glutathione [GSH] and superoxide dismutase [SOD] activities), inflammatory response (activation of the HMGB1/TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway, and increased messenger RNA [mRNA] and protein levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines including tumor necrosis factor alpha [TNF-α], interleukin [IL]-6, and IL-1β), and apoptosis (TUNEL assay, upregulation of Bax protein and deregulation of Bcl-2 protein). In summary, our results suggested that TBI is a potential susceptibility factor for DILI and exacerbates DILI.
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- Hengjie Yuan
- Department of Pharmacy, General Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, General Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, General Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, General Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, General Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, General Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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Yu W, Zhao Y, Ilyas I, Wang L, Little PJ, Xu S. The natural polyphenol fisetin in atherosclerosis prevention: a mechanistic review. J Pharm Pharmacol 2024:rgae053. [PMID: 38733634 DOI: 10.1093/jpp/rgae053] [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: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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The incidence and mortality rate of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is increasing yearly worldwide. Recently, a growing body of evidence has unveiled the anti-atherosclerotic properties of fisetin, a natural polyphenol compound. In this article, we reviewed the pharmacologic actions of fisetin on experimental atherosclerosis and its protective effects on disease-relevant cell types such as endothelial cells, macrophages, vascular smooth muscle cells, and platelets. Based on its profound cardiovascular actions, fisetin holds potential for clinical translation and could be developed as a potential therapeutic option for atherosclerosis and its related complications. Large-scale randomized clinical trials are warranted to ascertain the safety and efficacy of fisetin in patients with or high risk for ASCVD.
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- Wei Yu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, 230009, China
- Anhui Renovo Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China
- Anhui Guozheng Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Hefei, Anhui, 230041, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230001, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230001, China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guangzhou Xinhua University, No. 721, Guangshan Road 1, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, 510520, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230001, China
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Cazzanelli P, Lamoca M, Hausmann ON, Mesfin A, Puvanesarajah V, Hitzl W, Haglund L, Wuertz-Kozak K. Exploring the Impact of TLR-2 Signaling on miRNA Dysregulation in Intervertebral Disc Degeneration. Adv Biol (Weinh) 2024; 8:e2300581. [PMID: 38419396 DOI: 10.1002/adbi.202300581] [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: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are key mediators of inflammation in intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration. TLR-2 activation contributes to the degenerative process by increasing the expression of extracellular matrix-degrading enzymes, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and neurotrophins. As potent post-transcriptional regulators, microRNAs can modulate intracellular mechanisms, and their dysregulation is known to contribute to numerous pathologies. This study aims to investigate the impact of TLR-2 signaling on miRNA dysregulation in the context of IVD degeneration. Small-RNA sequencing of degenerated IVD cells shows the dysregulation of ten miRNAs following TLR-2 activation by PAM2CSK4. The miR-155-5p is most significantly upregulated in degenerated and non-degenerated annulus fibrosus and nucleus pulposus cells. Sequence-based target and pathway prediction shows the involvement of miR-155-5p in inflammation- and cell fate-related pathways and TLR-2-induced miR-155-5p expression leads to the downregulation of its target c-FOS. Furthermore, changes specific to the activation of TLR-2 through fragmented fibronectin are seen in miR-484 and miR-487. Lastly, miR-100-3p, miR-320b, and miR-181a-3p expression exhibit degeneration-dependent changes. These results show that TLR-2 signaling leads to the dysregulation of miRNAs in IVD cells as well as their possible downstream effects on inflammation and degeneration. The identified miRNAs provide important opportunities as potential therapeutic targets for IVD degeneration and low back pain.
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- Petra Cazzanelli
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, 160 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY, 14623, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, 160 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY, 14623, USA
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- Neuro- and Spine Center, Hirslanden Klinik St. Anna, St. Anna-Strasse 32, Lucerne, 6006, Switzerland
- Neurosurgical Department, University of Berne, Freiburgstrasse 16, Bern, 3010, Switzerland
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- Medstar Orthopaedic Institute, Georgetown University School of Medicine Washington, 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC, 20007, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY, 14642, USA
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- Research and Innovation Management (RIM), Paracelsus Medical University, Strubergasse 16, Salzburg, 5020, Austria
- Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Paracelsus Medical University, Strubergasse 21, Salzburg, 5020, Austria
- Research Program Experimental Ophthalmology and Glaucoma Research, Paracelsus Medical University, Strubergasse 21, Salzburg, 5020, Austria
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- Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, and Shriners Hospital for Children, 1003 Decarie Boulevard, Montreal, H4A 0A9, Canada
- Department of Surgery, McGill University, 1001 Decarie Boulevard, Montreal, H4A 3J1, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, 160 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY, 14623, USA
- Schön Clinic Munich Harlaching, Spine Center, Academic Teaching Hospital and Spine Research Institute of the Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg (Austria), Grünwalder Str. 72, 81547, Munich, Germany
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Steinacher E, Lenz M, Krychtiuk KA, Hengstenberg C, Huber K, Wojta J, Heinz G, Niessner A, Speidl WS, Koller L. Decreased percentages of plasmacytoid dendritic cells predict survival in critically ill patients. J Leukoc Biol 2024; 115:902-912. [PMID: 38180532 DOI: 10.1093/jleuko/qiae003] [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: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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Critically ill patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) experience a broad variety of life-threatening conditions. Irrespective of the initial cause of hospitalization, many experience systemic immune dysregulation. Dendritic cells (DCs) are the most potent antigen-presenting cells and play a pivotal role in regulating the immune response by linking the innate to the adaptive immune system. The aim of this study was to analyze whether DCs or their respective subsets are associated with 30-d mortality in an unselected patient cohort admitted to a medical ICU with a cardiovascular focus. A total of 231 patients were included in this single-center prospective observational study. Blood was drawn at admission and after 72 h. Subsequently, flow cytometry was utilized for the analysis of DCs and their respective subsets. In the total cohort, low percentages of DCs were significantly associated with sepsis, respiratory failure, and septic shock. In particular, a significantly lower percentage of circulating plasmacytoid DCs (pDCs) was found to be a strong and independent predictor of 30-d mortality after adjustment for demographic and clinical variables with an hazard ratio of 4.2 (95% confidence interval: 1.3-13.3, P = 0.015). Additionally, low percentages of pDCs were correlated with additional markers of inflammation and organ dysfunction. In conclusion, we observed low percentages of DCs in patients admitted to an ICU experiencing sepsis, respiratory failure, and cardiogenic shock, suggesting their depletion as a contributing mechanism for the development of immune paralysis. In our cohort, pDCs were identified as the most robust subset to predict 30-d mortality.
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- Eva Steinacher
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria
- 3rd Medical Department for Cardiology and Emergency Medicine, Wilhelminenhospital, Montleartstrasse 37, 1160 Vienna, Austria
- Medical Faculty, Sigmund Freud University, Freudplatz 1, 1020 Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria
- Core Facilities, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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Flores A, Fernández-Sánchez L, Kutsyr O, Lax P, Yáñez A, Gil ML, Gozalbo D, Maneu V. Non-haematopoietic Sca-1 + Cells in the Retina of Adult Mice Express Functional TLR2. Stem Cell Rev Rep 2024; 20:845-851. [PMID: 38183535 DOI: 10.1007/s12015-023-10674-3] [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] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
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The mammal retina does not have the capacity to regenerate throughout life, although some stem and progenitor cells persist in the adult retina and might retain multipotentiality, as previously described in many tissues. In this work we demonstrate the presence of a small lineage- Sca-1+ cell population in the adult mouse retina which expresses functional TLR2 receptors as in vitro challenge with the pure TLR2 agonist Pam3CSK4 increases cell number and upregulates TLR2. Therefore, this population could be of interest in neuroregeneration studies to elucidate its role in these processes.
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- Ana Flores
- Departamento de Microbiología y Ecología, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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- Departamento de Óptica, Farmacología y Anatomía, Universidad de Alicante, Alicante, Spain
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Genética y Microbiología, Universidad de Alicante, Alicante, Spain
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- Departamento de Microbiología y Ecología, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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- Departamento de Microbiología y Ecología, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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- Departamento de Microbiología y Ecología, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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- Departamento de Óptica, Farmacología y Anatomía, Universidad de Alicante, Alicante, Spain.
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Laabi S, LeMmon C, Vogel C, Chacon M, Jimenez VM. Deciphering psilocybin: Cytotoxicity, anti-inflammatory effects, and mechanistic insights. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 130:111753. [PMID: 38401463 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.111753] [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: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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A decade of clinical research has indicated psilocybin's effectiveness in treating various neuropsychiatric disorders, such as depression and substance abuse. The correlation between increased pro-inflammatory cytokines and the severity of neuropsychiatric symptoms, along with the known anti-inflammatory potential of some psychedelics, suggests an immunomodulatory role for psilocybin. This study aims to understand the mechanism of action of psilocybin by investigating the cytotoxic and immunomodulatory effects of psilocybin and psilocin on both resting and LPS-activated RAW 264.7 murine macrophages. The study evaluated the cytotoxicity of psilocybin and psilocin using an LDH assay across various doses and assessed their impact on cytokine production in RAW 264.7 cells, measuring cytokine expression via ELISA. Different doses, including those above and below the LC50, were used in both pre-treatment and post-treatment approaches. The LDH assay revealed that psilocybin is almost twice as cytotoxic as psilocin, with an LC50 of 12 ng/ml and 28 ng/ml, respectively. In resting macrophages, both psilocybin and psilocin triggered significant release of TNF- α after 4 h, with the lowest doses inducing higher levels of the cytokine than the highest doses. IL-10 expression in resting cells was only triggered by the highest dose of psilocin in the 4-hour incubation group. In LPS-stimulated cells, psilocin reduced TNF- α levels more than psilocybin in pre-treatment and post-treatment, with no significant effects on IL-10 in pre-treatment. Psilocin, but not psilocybin, induced a significant increase of IL-10 in post-treatment, leading to the conclusion that psilocin, but not psilocybin, exerts anti-inflammatory effects on classically activated macrophages.
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- Salma Laabi
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2162 S 180 E, Provo, UT 84606, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2162 S 180 E, Provo, UT 84606, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2162 S 180 E, Provo, UT 84606, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2162 S 180 E, Provo, UT 84606, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2162 S 180 E, Provo, UT 84606, United States; Department of Pharmacy, Roseman University of Health Sciences, 10920 S River Front Pkwy, South Jordan, UT 84095, United States.
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O'Reilly S. S100A4 a classical DAMP as a therapeutic target in fibrosis. Matrix Biol 2024; 127:1-7. [PMID: 38219976 DOI: 10.1016/j.matbio.2024.01.002] [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: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Fibrosis regardless of aetiology is characterised by persistently activated myofibroblasts that are contractile and secrete excessive amounts of extracellular matrix molecules that leads to loss of organ function. Damage-Associated Molecular Patterns (DAMPs) are endogenous host-derived molecules that are released from cells dying or under stress that can be triggered by a variety of insults, either chemical or physical, leading to an inflammatory response. Among these DAMPs is S100A4, part of the S100 family of calcium binding proteins that participate in a variety of cellular processes. S100A4 was first described in context of cancer as a pro-metastatic factor. It is now appreciated that aside from its role in cancer promotion, S100A4 is intimately involved in tissue fibrosis. The extracellular form of S100A4 exerts its effects through multiple receptors including Toll-Like Receptor 4 and RAGE to evoke signalling cascades involving downstream mediators facilitating extracellular matrix deposition and myofibroblast generation and can play a role in persistent activation of myofibroblasts. S100A4 may be best understood as an amplifier of inflammatory and fibrotic processes. S100A4 appears critical in systemic sclerosis pathogenesis and blocking the extracellular form of S100A4 in vivo in various animal models of disease mitigates fibrosis and may even reverse established disease. This review appraises S100A4's position as a DAMP and its role in fibrotic conditions and highlight therapeutically targeting this protein to halt fibrosis, suggesting that it is a tractable target.
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- Steven O'Reilly
- Biosciences, Durham University, South Road, Durham, United Kingdom.
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Zhou XR, Wang XY, Sun YM, Zhang C, Liu KJ, Zhang FY, Xiang B. Glycyrrhizin Protects Submandibular Gland Against Radiation Damage by Enhancing Antioxidant Defense and Preserving Mitochondrial Homeostasis. Antioxid Redox Signal 2024. [PMID: 38069572 DOI: 10.1089/ars.2022.0183] [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: 02/29/2024]
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Aims: Radiotherapy inevitably causes radiation damage to the salivary glands (SGs) in patients with head and neck cancers (HNCs). Excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels and imbalanced mitochondrial homeostasis are serious consequences of ionizing radiation in SGs; however, there are few mitochondria-targeting therapeutic approaches. Glycyrrhizin is the main extract of licorice root and exhibits antioxidant activity to relieve mitochondrial damage in certain oxidative stress conditions. Herein, the effects of glycyrrhizin on irradiated submandibular glands (SMGs) and the related mechanisms were investigated. Results: Glycyrrhizin reduced radiation damage in rat SMGs at both the cell and tissue levels, and promoted saliva secretion in irradiated SMGs. Glycyrrhizin significantly downregulated high-mobility group box-1 protein (HMGB1) and toll-like receptor 5 (TLR5). Moreover, glycyrrhizin significantly suppressed the increases in malondialdehyde and glutathione disulfide (GSSG) levels; elevated the activity of some critical antioxidants, including superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione (GSH); and increased the GSH/GSSG ratio in irradiated cells. Importantly, glycyrrhizin effectively enhanced thioredoxin-2 levels and scavenged mitochondrial ROS, inhibited the decline in mitochondrial membrane potential, improved adenosine triphosphate synthesis, preserved the mitochondrial ultrastructure, activated the proliferator-activated receptor-gamma coactivator-1alpha (PGC-1α)/nuclear respiratory factor 1/2 (NRF1/2)/mitochondrial transcription factor A (TFAM) signaling pathway, and inhibited mitochondria-related apoptosis in irradiated SMG cells and tissues. Innovation: Radiotherapy causes radiation sialadenitis in HNC patients. Our data suggest that glycyrrhizin could be a mitochondria-targeted antioxidant for the prevention of radiation damage in SGs. Conclusion: These findings demonstrate that glycyrrhizin protects SMGs from radiation damage by downregulating HMGB1/TLR5 signaling, maintaining intracellular redox balance, eliminating mitochondrial ROS, preserving mitochondrial homeostasis, and inhibiting apoptosis.
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- Xin-Ru Zhou
- Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Disease, Dalian, China
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- Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Disease, Dalian, China
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- Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Disease, Dalian, China
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- Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Disease, Dalian, China
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- Stony Brook Cancer Center, Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York, USA
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Disease, Dalian, China
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Bagheri B, Khatibiyan Feyzabadi Z, Nouri A, Azadfallah A, Mahdizade Ari M, Hemmati M, Darban M, Alavi Toosi P, Banihashemian SZ. Atherosclerosis and Toll-Like Receptor4 (TLR4), Lectin-Like Oxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein-1 (LOX-1), and Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type9 (PCSK9). Mediators Inflamm 2024; 2024:5830491. [PMID: 38445291 PMCID: PMC10914434 DOI: 10.1155/2024/5830491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
Abstract
Atherosclerosis is a leading cause of death in the world. A significant body of evidence suggests that inflammation and various players are implicated and have pivotal roles in the formation of atherosclerotic plaques. Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) is linked with different stages of atherosclerosis. This receptor is highly expressed in the endothelial cells (ECs) and atherosclerotic plaques. TLR4 activation can lead to the production of inflammatory cytokines and related responses. Lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein-1 (LOX-1), an integral membrane glycoprotein with widespread expression on the ECs, is involved in atherosclerosis and has some common pathways with TLR4 in atherosclerotic lesions. In addition, proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type9 (PCSK9), which is a regulatory enzyme with different roles in cholesterol uptake, is implicated in atherosclerosis. At present, TLR4, PCSK9, and LOX-1 are increasingly acknowledged as key players in the pathogenesis of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. Herein, we presented the current evidence on the structure, functions, and roles of TLR4, PCSK9, and LOX-1 in atherosclerosis.
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- Bahador Bagheri
- Cancer Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
- Center for Molecular Cardiology, University of Zurich, Schlieren, Switzerland
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- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kowsar Hospital, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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Tian Y, Wang S, Tong W, Wang H, Zhang Y, Teng B. Pseudoginsenoside GQ mitigates chronic intermittent hypoxia-induced cognitive damage by modulating microglia polarization. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 126:111234. [PMID: 37977071 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.111234] [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: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a state of sleep disruption, is characterized by recurrent apnea, chronic intermittent hypoxia (CIH) and hypercapnia. Previous studies have showed that CIH-induced neuroinflammatory plays a crucial role in cognitive deficits. Pseudoginsenoside GQ (PGQ) is a new oxytetracycline-type saponin formed by the oxidation and cyclization of the 20(S) Rg3 side chain. Rg3 has been found to afford anti-inflammatory effects, while whether PGQ plays a role of anti-neuroinflammatory remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether PGQ attenuates CIH-induced neuroinflammatory and cognitive impairment and the possible mechanism it involves. We found that PGQ significantly ameliorated CIH-induced spatial learning deficits, and inhibited microglial activation, pro-inflammatory cytokine release, and neuronal apoptosis in the hippocampus of CIH mice. In addition, PGQ pretreatment promoted microglial M1 to M2 phenotypic transition in IH-induced BV-2 microglial, as well as indirectly inhibited IH-induced neuronal injury via modulation of microglia polarization. Furthermore, we noted that activation of HMGB1/TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway induced by IH was inhibited by PGQ. Molecular docking results revealed that PGQ could bind to the active sites of HMGB1 and TLR4. Taken together, this work supports that PGQ inhibits M1 microglial polarization via the HMGB1/TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway, and indirectly exerts neuroprotective effects, suggesting that PGQ may be a potential therapeutic strategy for cognitive impairment accompanied OSA.
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- Yanhua Tian
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.
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Han X, Xu H, Weng Y, Chen R, Xu J, Cao T, Sun R, Shan Y, He F, Fang W, Li X. N pro of classical swine fever virus enhances HMGB1 acetylation and its degradation by lysosomes to evade from HMGB1-mediated antiviral immunity. Virus Res 2024; 339:199280. [PMID: 37995963 PMCID: PMC10709370 DOI: 10.1016/j.virusres.2023.199280] [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: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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Classical swine fever virus (CSFV) can dampen the host innate immunity by destabilizing IRF3 upon its binding with viral Npro. High mobility group box 1 (HMGB1), a non-histone nuclear protein, has diverse functions, including inflammation, innate immunity, etc., which are closely related to its cellular localization. We investigated potential mutual interactions between CSFV and HMGB1 and their effects on virus replication. We found that HMGB1 at the protein level, but not at mRNA level, was markedly reduced in CSFV-infected or Npro-expressing IPEC-J2 cells. HMGB1 in the nuclear compartment is anti-CSFV by promoting IFN-mediated innate immune response, as evidenced by overexpression of nuclear or cytoplasmic dominant HMGB1 mutant in IPEC-J2 cells stimulated with poly(I:C). However, CSFV Npro upregulates HMGB1 acetylation, a modification that promotes HMGB1 translocation into the cytoplasmic compartment where it is degraded by lysosomes. Ethyl pyruvate could downregulate HMGB1 acetylation and prevent Npro-mediated HMGB1 reduction. Inhibition of deacetylase HDAC1 with MS275 or by RNA silencing could promote Npro-mediated HMGB1 degradation. Taken together, our study elucidates the mechanism with which HMGB1 in the nuclei initiates antiviral innate immune response to suppress CSFV replication and elaborates the pathway by which CSFV uses its Npro to evade from HMGB1-mediated antiviral immunity through upregulating HMGB1 acetylation with subsequent translocation into cytoplasm for lysosomal degradation.
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- Xiao Han
- Zhejiang University Institute of Preventive Veterinary Medicine & Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- Zhejiang University Institute of Preventive Veterinary Medicine & Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- Zhejiang University Institute of Preventive Veterinary Medicine & Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- Zhejiang University Institute of Preventive Veterinary Medicine & Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- Zhejiang University Institute of Preventive Veterinary Medicine & Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- Zhejiang University Institute of Preventive Veterinary Medicine & Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Center for Animal Disease Prevention & Control, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311199, China
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- Zhejiang University Institute of Preventive Veterinary Medicine & Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- Zhejiang University Institute of Preventive Veterinary Medicine & Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- Zhejiang University Institute of Preventive Veterinary Medicine & Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China.
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- Zhejiang University Institute of Preventive Veterinary Medicine & Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China.
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Miao Z, Gu M, Raza F, Zafar H, Huang J, Yang Y, Sulaiman M, Yan J, Xu Y. Isoliquiritin Ameliorates Ulcerative Colitis in Rats through Caspase 3/HMGB1/TLR4 Dependent Signaling Pathway. Curr Gene Ther 2024; 24:73-92. [PMID: 37526181 DOI: 10.2174/1566523223666230731115236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Isoliquiritin belongs to flavanol glycosides and has a strong antiinflammatory activity. This study sought to investigate the anti-inflammatory effect of isoliquiritin and its underlying mechanism. METHODS The inflammatory (trinitro-benzene-sulfonic acid-TNBS-induced ulcerative colitis (UC)) model was established to ascertain the effect of isoliquiritin on the caspase-3/HMGB1/TLR4 pathway in rats. We also explored its protective effect on intestinal inflammation and its underlying mechanism using the LPS-induced inflammation model of Caco-2 cells. Besides, Deseq2 was used to analyze UCassociated protein levels. RESULTS Isoliquiritin treatment significantly attenuated shortened colon length (induced by TNBS), disease activity index (DAI) score, and body weight loss in rats. A decrease in the levels of inflammatory mediators (IL-1β, I IL-4, L-6, IL-10, PGE2, and TNF-α), coupled with malondialdehyde (MDA) and superoxide dismutase (SOD), was observed in colon tissue and serum of rats after they have received isoliquiritin. Results of techniques (like western blotting, real-time PCR, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence-IF) demonstrated the potential of isoliquiritin to decrease expressions of key genes in the TLR4 downstream pathways, viz., MyD88, IRAK1, TRAF6, NF-κB, p38, and JNK at mRNA and protein levels as well as inhibit HMGB1 expression, which is the upstream ligand of TLR4. Bioinformational analysis showed enteritis to be associated with a high expression of HMGB1, TLR4, and caspase-3. CONCLUSION Isoliquiritin could reduce intestinal inflammation and mucosal damage of TNBS-induced colitis in rats with a certain anti-UC effect. Meanwhile, isoliquiritin treatment also inhibited the expression of HMGB1, TLR4, and MyD88 in LPS-induced Caco-2 cells. These results indicated that isoliquiritin could ameliorate UC through the caspase-3/HMGB1/TLR4-dependent signaling pathway.
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- Zhiwei Miao
- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Zhangjiagang, 215600, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Changshu Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese medicine, Changshu, 215500, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Taizhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Taizhou, 318000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- Key Laboratory for Metabolic Diseases in Chinese Medicine, First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210000, China
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Lu Z, Fan B, Li Y, Zhang Y. RAGE plays key role in diabetic retinopathy: a review. Biomed Eng Online 2023; 22:128. [PMID: 38115006 PMCID: PMC10729525 DOI: 10.1186/s12938-023-01194-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
Abstract
RAGE is a multiligand receptor for the immunoglobulin superfamily of cell surface molecules and is expressed in Müller cells, vascular endothelial cells, nerve cells and RPE cells of the retina. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a multifactorial disease associated with retinal inflammation and vascular abnormalities and is the leading cause of vision loss or impairment in older or working-age adults worldwide. Therapies aimed at reducing the inflammatory response and unnecessary angiogenesis can help slow the progression of DR, which in turn can save patients' vision. To maximize the efficacy and minimize the side effects, treatments that target key players in the pathophysiological process of DR need to be developed. The interaction between RAGE and its ligands is involved in a variety of cytopathological alterations in the retina, including secretion of inflammatory factors, regulation of angiogenesis, oxidative stress, structural and functional changes, and neurodegeneration. In this review, we will summarize the pathologic pathways mediated by RAGE and its ligand interactions and discuss its role in the progression of diabetic retinopathy to explore potential therapeutic targets that are effective and safe for DR.
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- ZhiWen Lu
- Department of Ophthalmology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Nanguan District, No. 4026, Yatai Street, Changchun, 130000, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Nanguan District, No. 4026, Yatai Street, Changchun, 130000, Jilin Province, China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Nanguan District, No. 4026, Yatai Street, Changchun, 130000, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Nanguan District, No. 4026, Yatai Street, Changchun, 130000, Jilin Province, China
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Crews FT, Fisher RP, Qin L, Vetreno RP. HMGB1 neuroimmune signaling and REST-G9a gene repression contribute to ethanol-induced reversible suppression of the cholinergic neuron phenotype. Mol Psychiatry 2023; 28:5159-5172. [PMID: 37402853 PMCID: PMC10764639 DOI: 10.1038/s41380-023-02160-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023]
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Adolescent binge drinking increases Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE), the endogenous TLR4/RAGE agonist high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1), and proinflammatory neuroimmune signaling in the adult basal forebrain in association with persistent reductions of basal forebrain cholinergic neurons (BFCNs). In vivo preclinical adolescent intermittent ethanol (AIE) studies find anti-inflammatory interventions post-AIE reverse HMGB1-TLR4/RAGE neuroimmune signaling and loss of BFCNs in adulthood, suggesting proinflammatory signaling causes epigenetic repression of the cholinergic neuron phenotype. Reversible loss of BFCN phenotype in vivo is linked to increased repressive histone 3 lysine 9 dimethylation (H3K9me2) occupancy at cholinergic gene promoters, and HMGB1-TLR4/RAGE proinflammatory signaling is linked to epigenetic repression of the cholinergic phenotype. Using an ex vivo basal forebrain slice culture (FSC) model, we report EtOH recapitulates the in vivo AIE-induced loss of ChAT+IR BFCNs, somal shrinkage of the remaining ChAT+ neurons, and reduction of BFCN phenotype genes. Targeted inhibition of EtOH-induced proinflammatory HMGB1 blocked ChAT+IR loss while disulfide HMBG1-TLR4 and fully reduced HMGB1-RAGE signaling decreased ChAT+IR BFCNs. EtOH increased expression of the transcriptional repressor RE1-silencing transcription factor (REST) and the H3K9 methyltransferase G9a that was accompanied by increased repressive H3K9me2 and REST occupancy at promoter regions of the BFCN phenotype genes Chat and Trka as well as the lineage transcription factor Lhx8. REST expression was similarly increased in the post-mortem human basal forebrain of individuals with alcohol use disorder, which is negatively correlated with ChAT expression. Administration of REST siRNA and the G9a inhibitor UNC0642 blocked and reversed the EtOH-induced loss of ChAT+IR BFCNs, directly linking REST-G9a transcriptional repression to suppression of the cholinergic neuron phenotype. These data suggest that EtOH induces a novel neuroplastic process involving neuroimmune signaling and transcriptional epigenetic gene repression resulting in the reversible suppression of the cholinergic neuron phenotype.
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- Fulton T Crews
- Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA.
- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA.
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Ho TL, Lai YL, Hsu CJ, Su CM, Tang CH. High-mobility group box-1 impedes skeletal muscle regeneration via downregulation of Pax-7 synthesis by increasing miR-342-5p expression. Aging (Albany NY) 2023; 15:12618-12632. [PMID: 37963838 PMCID: PMC10683625 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205202] [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: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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High mobility group box-1 (HMGB1) is a driver of inflammation in various muscular diseases. In a previous study, we determined that HMGB1 induced the atrophy of skeletal muscle by impairing myogenesis. Skeletal muscle regeneration after injury is dependent on pair box 7 (Pax-7)-mediated myogenic differentiation. In the current study, we determined that the HMGB1-induced downregulation of Pax-7 expression in myoblasts inhibited the regeneration of skeletal muscle. We also determined that HMGB1 inhibits Pax-7 and muscle differentiation by increasing miR-342-5p synthesis via receptors for advanced glycation end-products (RAGE), toll-like receptor (TLR) 2, TLR4, and c-Src signaling pathways. In a mouse model involving glycerol-induced muscle injury, the therapeutic inhibition of HMGB1 was shown to rescue Pax-7 expression and muscle regeneration. The HMGB1/Pax-7 axis is a promising therapeutic target to promote muscular regeneration.
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- Trung-Loc Ho
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, China Medical University Hsinchu Hospital, Hsinchu, Taiwan
- Department of Physical Therapy and Graduate Institute of Rehabilitation Science, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Sports Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Chinese Medicine Research Center, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, College of Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hsinchu Hospital, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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Koide H, Kiyokawa C, Okishima A, Saito K, Yoshimatsu K, Fukuta T, Hoshino Y, Asai T, Nishimura Y, Miura Y, Oku N, Shea KJ. Design of an Anti-HMGB1 Synthetic Antibody for In Vivo Ischemic/Reperfusion Injury Therapy. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:23143-23151. [PMID: 37844138 PMCID: PMC10603801 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c06799] [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: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
Abstract
High-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) is a multifunctional protein. Upon injury or infection, HMGB1 is passively released from necrotic and activated dendritic cells and macrophages, where it functions as a cytokine, acting as a ligand for RAGE, a major receptor of innate immunity stimulating inflammation responses including the pathogenesis of cerebral ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury. Blocking the HMGB1/RAGE axis offers a therapeutic approach to treating these inflammatory conditions. Here, we describe a synthetic antibody (SA), a copolymer nanoparticle (NP) that binds HMGB1. A lightly cross-linked N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPAm) hydrogel copolymer with nanomolar affinity for HMGB1 was selected from a small library containing trisulfated 3,4,6S-GlcNAc and hydrophobic N-tert-butylacrylamide (TBAm) monomers. Competition binding experiments with heparin established that the dominant interaction between SA and HMGB1 occurs at the heparin-binding domain. In vitro studies established that anti-HMGB1-SA inhibits HMGB1-dependent ICAM-1 expression and ERK phosphorylation of HUVECs, confirming that SA binding to HMGB1 inhibits the proteins' interaction with the RAGE receptor. Using temporary middle cerebral artery occlusion (t-MCAO) model rats, anti-HMGB1-SA was found to accumulate in the ischemic brain by crossing the blood-brain barrier. Significantly, administration of anti-HMGB1-SA to t-MCAO rats dramatically reduced brain damage caused by cerebral ischemia/reperfusion. These results establish that a statistical copolymer, selected from a small library of candidates synthesized using an "informed" selection of functional monomers, can yield a functional synthetic antibody. The knowledge gained from these experiments can facilitate the discovery, design, and development of a new category of drug.
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- Hiroyuki Koide
- Department
of Medical Biochemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Shizuoka, 52-1 Yada, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka 422-8526, Japan
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- Department
of Medical Biochemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Shizuoka, 52-1 Yada, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka 422-8526, Japan
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- Department
of Medical Biochemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Shizuoka, 52-1 Yada, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka 422-8526, Japan
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- Department
of Medical Biochemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Shizuoka, 52-1 Yada, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka 422-8526, Japan
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- Department
of Chemistry, Missouri State University, 901 South National Avenue, Springfield, Missouri 65897, United States
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- Department
of Medical Biochemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Shizuoka, 52-1 Yada, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka 422-8526, Japan
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- Department
of Medical Biochemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Shizuoka, 52-1 Yada, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka 422-8526, Japan
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- Department
of Medical Biochemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Shizuoka, 52-1 Yada, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka 422-8526, Japan
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of California Irvine, Irvine, California 92697, United States
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Chen R, Zou J, Kang R, Tang D. The Redox Protein High-Mobility Group Box 1 in Cell Death and Cancer. Antioxid Redox Signal 2023; 39:569-590. [PMID: 36999916 DOI: 10.1089/ars.2023.0236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/01/2023]
Abstract
Significance: As a redox-sensitive protein, high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) is implicated in regulating stress responses to oxidative damage and cell death, which are closely related to the pathology of inflammatory diseases, including cancer. Recent Advances: HMGB1 is a nonhistone nuclear protein that acts as a deoxyribonucleic acid chaperone to control chromosomal structure and function. HMGB1 can also be released into the extracellular space and function as a damage-associated molecular pattern protein during cell death, including during apoptosis, necrosis, necroptosis, pyroptosis, ferroptosis, alkaliptosis, and cuproptosis. Once released, HMGB1 binds to membrane receptors to shape immune and metabolic responses. In addition to subcellular localization, the function and activity of HMGB1 also depend on its redox state and protein posttranslational modifications. Abnormal HMGB1 plays a dual role in tumorigenesis and anticancer therapy (e.g., chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy) depending on the tumor types and stages. Critical Issues: A comprehensive understanding of the role of HMGB1 in cellular redox homeostasis is important for deciphering normal cellular functions and pathological manifestations. In this review, we discuss compartmental-defined roles of HMGB1 in regulating cell death and cancer. Understanding these advances may help us develop potential HMGB1-targeting drugs or approaches to treat oxidative stress-related diseases or pathological conditions. Future Directions: Further studies are required to dissect the mechanism by which HMGB1 maintains redox homeostasis under different stress conditions. A multidisciplinary effort is also required to evaluate the potential applications of precisely targeting the HMGB1 pathway in human health and disease. Antioxid. Redox Signal. 39, 569-590.
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- Ruochan Chen
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Viral Hepatitis; Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Infectious Diseases; Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Viral Hepatitis; Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Infectious Diseases; Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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Gillespie KP, Pirnie R, Mesaros C, Blair IA. Cisplatin Dependent Secretion of Immunomodulatory High Mobility Group Box 1 (HMGB1) Protein from Lung Cancer Cells. Biomolecules 2023; 13:1335. [PMID: 37759736 PMCID: PMC10526420 DOI: 10.3390/biom13091335] [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: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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High mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) is secreted from activated immune cells, necrotic cells, and certain cancers. Previous studies have reported that different patterns of post-translational modification, particularly acetylation and oxidation, mediate HMGB1 release and confer distinct extracellular HMGB1 signaling activity. Here we report that cisplatin but not carboplatin induces secretion of HMGB1 from human A549 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells. Cisplatin-mediated HMGB1 secretion was dose-dependent and was regulated by nuclear exportin 1 (XPO1) also known as chromosomal maintenance 1 (CRM1) rather than adenosine diphosphate (ADP)-ribosylation, acetylation, or oxidation. HMGB1, as well as lysine acetylation and cysteine disulfide oxidation of secreted HMGB1, were monitored by sensitive and specific assays using immunoprecipitation, stable isotope dilution, differential alkylation, and nano liquid chromatography parallel reaction monitoring/high-resolution mass spectrometry (nano-LC-PRM/HRMS). A major fraction of the HMGB1 secreted by low-dose cisplatin treatment of A549 NSCLC cells was found to be in the fully reduced form. In contrast, mainly oxidized forms of HMGB1 were secreted by dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)-mediated apoptosis. These findings suggest that inhibition of XPO1 could potentiate the anti-tumor activity of cisplatin by increasing the nuclear accumulation of HMGB1 protein, an inhibitor of cisplatin DNA-adduct repair. Furthermore, low-dose cisplatin therapy could modulate the immune response in NSCLC through the established chemokine activity of extracellular reduced HMGB1. This could potentially enhance the efficacy of subsequent immunotherapy treatment.
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- Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology, Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Melanis K, Stefanou MI, Themistoklis KM, Papasilekas T. mTOR pathway - a potential therapeutic target in stroke. Ther Adv Neurol Disord 2023; 16:17562864231187770. [PMID: 37576547 PMCID: PMC10413897 DOI: 10.1177/17562864231187770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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Stroke is ranked as the second leading cause of death worldwide and a major cause of long-term disability. A potential therapeutic target that could offer favorable outcomes in stroke is the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway. mTOR is a serine/threonine kinase that composes two protein complexes, mTOR complex 1 (mTORC1) and mTOR complex 2 (mTORC2), and is regulated by other proteins such as the tuberous sclerosis complex. Through a significant number of signaling pathways, the mTOR pathway can modulate the processes of post-ischemic inflammation and autophagy, both of which play an integral part in the pathophysiological cascade of stroke. Promoting or inhibiting such processes under ischemic conditions can lead to apoptosis or instead sustained viability of neurons. The purpose of this review is to examine the pathophysiological role of mTOR in acute ischemic stroke, while highlighting promising neuroprotective agents such as hamartin for therapeutic modulation of this pathway. The therapeutic potential of mTOR is also discussed, with emphasis on implicated molecules and pathway steps that warrant further elucidation in order for their neuroprotective properties to be efficiently tested in future clinical trials.
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- Konstantinos Melanis
- Second Department of Neurology, School of Medicine and ‘Attikon’ University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Rimini 1 Chaidari, Athens 12462, Greece
- Center of Basic Research, Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Neurology, School of Medicine and ‘Attikon’ University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Center of Basic Research, Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece
- Department of Neurosurgery, ‘Korgialenio, Benakio, H.R.C’. General Hospital of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Center of Basic Research, Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece
- Department of Neurosurgery, ‘Korgialenio, Benakio, H.R.C’. General Hospital of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Matsuura R, Komaru Y, Miyamoto Y, Yoshida T, Yoshimoto K, Yamashita T, Hamasaki Y, Noiri E, Nangaku M, Doi K. HMGB1 Is a Prognostic Factor for Mortality in Acute Kidney Injury Requiring Renal Replacement Therapy. Blood Purif 2023; 52:660-667. [PMID: 37336200 PMCID: PMC10614245 DOI: 10.1159/000530774] [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: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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INSTRUCTION High mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine that reportedly causes kidney injury and other organ damage in rodent acute kidney injury (AKI) models. However, it remains unclear whether HMGB1 is associated with clinical AKI and related outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the association with HMGB1 and prognosis of AKI requiring continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). METHODS AKI patients treated with CRRT in our intensive care unit were enrolled consecutively during 2013-2016. Plasma HMGB1 was measured on initiation. Classic initiation was defined as presenting at least one of the following conventional indications: hyperkalemia (K ≥6.5 mEq/L), severe acidosis (pH <7.15), uremia (UN >100 mg/dL), and diuretics-resistant pulmonary edema. Early initiation was defined as presenting no conventional indications. The primary outcome was defined as 90-day mortality. RESULTS A total of 177 AKI patients were enrolled in this study. HMGB1 was significantly associated with the primary outcome (hazard ratio, 1.06; 95% CI, 1.04-1.08). When the patients were divided into two-by-two groups by the timing of CRRT initiation and the HMBG1 cutoff value obtained by receiver operating curve (ROC) analysis, the high HMGB1 group (>10 ng/mL) with classic initiation was significantly associated with the primary outcome compared with the others, even after adjusting for other factors including the nonrenal serial organ failure assessment (SOFA) score. CONCLUSION HMGB1 was associated with 90-day mortality in AKI patients requiring CRRT. Notably, the highest mortality was observed in the high HMGB1 group with classic initiation. These findings suggest that CRRT should be considered for AKI patients with high HMGB1, regardless of the conventional indications.
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- Ryo Matsuura
- Department of Nephrology and Endocrinology, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology and Endocrinology, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology and Endocrinology, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology and Endocrinology, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology and Endocrinology, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Dialysis and Apheresis, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology and Endocrinology, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology and Endocrinology, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Dialysis and Apheresis, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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Xue Y, Zhang D, Wei Y, Guo C, Song B, Cui Y, Zhang C, Xu D, Zhang S, Fang J. Polymeric nano-micelle of carbon monoxide donor SMA/CORM2 ameliorates acetaminophen-induced liver injury via suppressing HMGB1/TLR4 signaling pathway. Eur J Pharm Sci 2023; 184:106413. [PMID: 36863618 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2023.106413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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Acetaminophen (APAP) overdose-induced hepatotoxicity is the most common cause of acute liver failure. Excessive generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inflammatory responses are the major causes of necrosis and/or necroptosis of the liver cells. Currently, the treatment options for APAP-induced liver injury are very limited, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is the only approved drug to treat APAP overdose patients. It is of great necessity to develop new therapeutic strategies. In a previous study, we focused on the anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory signal molecule carbon monoxide (CO), and developed a nano-micelle encapsulating CO donor, i.e., SMA/CORM2. Administration of SMA/CORM2 to the mice exposed to APAP significantly ameliorated the liver injury and inflammatory process, in which modulating macrophage reprogramming plays a critical role. Along this line, in this study, we investigated the potential effect of SMA/CORM2 on toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) and high mobility group protein B1 (HMGB1) signaling pathways that are known to be closely involved in many inflammatory responses and necroptosis. In a mouse APAP-induced liver injury model, similar to the previous study, SMA/CORM2 at 10 mg/kg remarkably improved the condition of the liver after injury as evidenced by histological examination and liver function. During the process of liver injury triggered by APAP, TLR4 expression gradually increased over time, and it was significantly upregulated as early as 4 h after APAP exposure, whereas, an increase of HMGB1 was a late-stage event. Notably, SMA/CORM2 treatment suppressed significantly both TLR4 and HMGB1, consequently inhibiting the progression of inflammation and liver injury. Compared to CORM2 without SMA modification (native CORM2) of 1 mg/kg that is equivalent to 10 mg/kg of SMA/CORM2 (the amount of CORM2 in SMA/CORM2 is 10% [w/w]), SMA/CORM2 exhibited a much better therapeutic effect, indicating its superior therapeutic efficacy to native CORM2. These findings revealed that SMA/CORM2 protects against APAP-induced liver injury via mechanisms involving the suppression of TLR4 and HMGB1 signaling pathways. Taking together the results in this study and previous studies, SMA/CORM2 exhibits great therapeutic potential for APAP overdose-induced liver injury, we thus anticipate the clinical application of SMA/CORM2 for the treatment of APAP overdose, as well as other inflammatory diseases.
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- Yanni Xue
- Department of Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, and MOE Key Laboratory of Population Health Across Life Cycle/ Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Population Health and Aristogenics, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Meishan Road, Hefei 230032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 MeiLong Road, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Department of Infectious Disease, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, and Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Meishan Road, Hefei 230032, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, and Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Meishan Road, Hefei 230032, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, and Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Meishan Road, Hefei 230032, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, and Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Meishan Road, Hefei 230032, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, and Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Meishan Road, Hefei 230032, China
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- School of Public Health and Health Management, Anhui Medical College, No 632 Furong Road, Hefei 230601, China; MOE Key Laboratory of Population Health Across Life Cycle, No 81 Meishan Road, Hefei 230032, China.
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, and Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Meishan Road, Hefei 230032, China; MOE Key Laboratory of Population Health Across Life Cycle, No 81 Meishan Road, Hefei 230032, China; Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Sojo University, Ikeda 4-22-1, Kumamoto 860-0082, Japan.
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Ma DW, Ha J, Yoon KS, Kang I, Choi TG, Kim SS. Innate Immune System in the Pathogenesis of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Nutrients 2023; 15:2068. [PMID: 37432213 DOI: 10.3390/nu15092068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023] Open
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a prevalent condition characterized by lipid accumulation in hepatocytes with low alcohol consumption. The development of sterile inflammation, which occurs in response to a range of cellular stressors or injuries, has been identified as a major contributor to the pathogenesis of NAFLD. Recent studies of the pathogenesis of NAFLD reported the newly developed roles of damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs). These molecules activate pattern recognition receptors (PRRs), which are placed in the infiltrated neutrophils, dendritic cells, monocytes, or Kupffer cells. DAMPs cause the activation of PRRs, which triggers a number of immunological responses, including the generation of cytokines that promote inflammation and the localization of immune cells to the site of the damage. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the impact of DAMPs and PRRs on the development of NAFLD.
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- Dae Won Ma
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
- Department of Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
- Department of Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
- Biomedical Science Institute, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
- Department of Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
- Biomedical Science Institute, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
- Biomedical Science Institute, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
- Department of Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
- Biomedical Science Institute, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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Wu Q, Sharma D. Autophagy and Breast Cancer: Connected in Growth, Progression, and Therapy. Cells 2023; 12:cells12081156. [PMID: 37190065 DOI: 10.3390/cells12081156] [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: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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Despite an increase in the incidence of breast cancer worldwide, overall prognosis has been consistently improving owing to the development of multiple targeted therapies and novel combination regimens including endocrine therapies, aromatase inhibitors, Her2-targeted therapies, and cdk4/6 inhibitors. Immunotherapy is also being actively examined for some breast cancer subtypes. This overall positive outlook is marred by the development of resistance or reduced efficacy of the drug combinations, but the underlying mechanisms are somewhat unclear. It is interesting to note that cancer cells quickly adapt and evade most therapies by activating autophagy, a catabolic process designed to recycle damaged cellular components and provide energy. In this review, we discuss the role of autophagy and autophagy-associated proteins in breast cancer growth, drug sensitivity, tumor dormancy, stemness, and recurrence. We further explore how autophagy intersects and reduces the efficacy of endocrine therapies, targeted therapies, radiotherapy, chemotherapies as well as immunotherapy via modulating various intermediate proteins, miRs, and lncRNAs. Lastly, the potential application of autophagy inhibitors and bioactive molecules to improve the anticancer effects of drugs by circumventing the cytoprotective autophagy is discussed.
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- Qitong Wu
- Department of Oncology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD 21287-0013, USA
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- Department of Oncology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD 21287-0013, USA
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Al Aameri RFH, Alanisi EMA, Oluwatosin A, Al Sallami D, Sheth S, Alberts I, Patel S, Rybak LP, Ramkumar V. Targeting CXCL1 chemokine signaling for treating cisplatin ototoxicity. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1125948. [PMID: 37063917 PMCID: PMC10102581 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1125948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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Cisplatin is chemotherapy used for solid tumor treatment like lung, bladder, head and neck, ovarian and testicular cancers. However, cisplatin-induced ototoxicity limits the utility of this agent in cancer patients, especially when dose escalations are needed. Ototoxicity is associated with cochlear cell death through DNA damage, the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the consequent activation of caspase, glutamate excitotoxicity, inflammation, apoptosis and/or necrosis. Previous studies have demonstrated a role of CXC chemokines in cisplatin ototoxicity. In this study, we investigated the role of CXCL1, a cytokine which increased in the serum and cochlea by 24 h following cisplatin administration. Adult male Wistar rats treated with cisplatin demonstrated significant hearing loss, assessed by auditory brainstem responses (ABRs), hair cell loss and loss of ribbon synapse. Immunohistochemical studies evaluated the levels of CXCL1 along with increased presence of CD68 and CD45-positive immune cells in cochlea. Increases in CXCL1 was time-dependent in the spiral ganglion neurons and organ of Corti and was associated with progressive increases in CD45, CD68 and IBA1-positive immune cells. Trans-tympanic administration of SB225002, a chemical inhibitor of CXCR2 (receptor target for CXCL1) reduced immune cell migration, protected against cisplatin-induced hearing loss and preserved hair cell integrity. We show that SB225002 reduced the expression of CXCL1, NOX3, iNOS, TNF-α, IL-6 and COX-2. Similarly, knockdown of CXCR2 by trans-tympanic administration of CXCR2 siRNA protected against hearing loss and loss of outer hair cells and reduced ribbon synapses. In addition, SB225002 reduced the expression of inflammatory mediators induced by cisplatin. These results implicate the CXCL1 chemokine as an early player in cisplatin ototoxicity, possibly by initiating the immune cascade, and indicate that CXCR2 is a relevant target for treating cisplatin ototoxicity.
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- Raheem F. H. Al Aameri
- Department of Pharmacology, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Larkin University College of Pharmacy, Miami, FL, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Larkin University College of Pharmacy, Miami, FL, United States
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- Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology (MMICB), Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, United States
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- Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology (MMICB), Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, United States
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- Department of Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, United States
- *Correspondence: Vickram Ramkumar,
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Inhibition of Microglial GSK3β Activity Is Common to Different Kinds of Antidepressants: A Proposal for an In Vitro Screen to Detect Novel Antidepressant Principles. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11030806. [PMID: 36979785 PMCID: PMC10045655 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11030806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023] Open
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Depression is a major public health concern. Unfortunately, the present antidepressants often are insufficiently effective, whilst the discovery of more effective antidepressants has been extremely sluggish. The objective of this review was to combine the literature on depression with the pharmacology of antidepressant compounds, in order to formulate a conceivable pathophysiological process, allowing proposals how to accelerate the discovery process. Risk factors for depression initiate an infection-like inflammation in the brain that involves activation microglial Toll-like receptors and glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK3β). GSK3β activity alters the balance between two competing transcription factors, the pro-inflammatory/pro-oxidative transcription factor NFκB and the neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative transcription factor NRF2. The antidepressant activity of tricyclic antidepressants is assumed to involve activation of GS-coupled microglial receptors, raising intracellular cAMP levels and activation of protein kinase A (PKA). PKA and similar kinases inhibit the enzyme activity of GSK3β. Experimental antidepressant principles, including cannabinoid receptor-2 activation, opioid μ receptor agonists, 5HT2 agonists, valproate, ketamine and electrical stimulation of the Vagus nerve, all activate microglial pathways that result in GSK3β-inhibition. An in vitro screen for NRF2-activation in microglial cells with TLR-activated GSK3β activity, might therefore lead to the detection of totally novel antidepressant principles with, hopefully, an improved therapeutic efficacy.
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Kawabe T. Homeostasis and immunological function of self-driven memory-phenotype CD4 + T lymphocytes. Immunol Med 2023; 46:1-8. [PMID: 36218322 DOI: 10.1080/25785826.2022.2129370] [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: 02/10/2023] Open
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CD4+ T lymphocytes play an essential role in adaptive immune responses. In pathogen infection, naïve CD4+ T cells that strongly respond to foreign antigens robustly proliferate to differentiate into effector/memory cells, contributing to elimination of the pathogen concerned. In addition to this conventional T cell activation pathway, naïve T cells can also weakly respond to self antigens in the periphery to spontaneously acquire a memory phenotype through homeostatic proliferation in steady state. Such 'memory-phenotype' (MP) CD4+ T lymphocytes are distinguishable from foreign antigen-specific memory cells in terms of marker expression. Once generated, MP cells are maintained by rapid proliferation while differentiating into the T-bet+ 'MP1' subset, with the latter response promoted by IL-12 homeostatically produced by type 1 dendritic cells. Importantly, MP1 cells possess innate immune function; they can produce IFN-γ in response to IL-12 and IL-18 to contribute to host defense against pathogens. Similarly, the presence of RORγt+ 'MP17' and Gata3hi 'MP2' cells as well as their potential immune functions have been proposed. In this review, I will discuss our current understanding on the unique mechanisms of generation, maintenance, and differentiation of MP CD4+ T lymphocytes as well as their functional significance in various disease conditions.
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- Takeshi Kawabe
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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Rao JS, Pruett TL. Immunology of the transplanted cryopreserved kidney. Cryobiology 2023; 110:1-7. [PMID: 36640932 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2023.01.003] [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: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Transplantation has substituted dysfunctional organs with healthy organs from donors to significantly lower morbidity and mortality associated with end-stage organ disease. Since the advent of transplantation, the promise of functional replacement has attracted an exponential mismatch between organ supply and demand. Theoretical proposals to counter the increasing needs have either been to create a source through genetic engineering of porcine donors for xenotransplantation (with more potent immunosuppression protocols) or recreate one's organ in a pig using interspecies blastocyst complementation for exogenic organ transplantation (without immunosuppression). Another promising avenue has been organ banking through cryopreservation for transplantation. Although ice free preservation and acceptable early function following rewarming is critical for success in transplantation, the immunological response that predominantly defines short- and long-term graft survival has failed to captivate attention to date. It is well sorted that thermal and metabolic stress incurred at 4 °C during recovery and reperfusion of organs for clinical transplantation has varying impact on graft survival. Considering the magnitude of cellular imbalance and injury at sub-zero/ultralow temperatures in addition to the chemical toxicity of cryoprotective agents (CPA), it is essential to assess and address the immunological response associated following transplantation to maximize the success of cryopreservation.
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- Joseph Sushil Rao
- Division of Solid Organ Transplantation, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA; Schulze Diabetes Institute, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
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- Division of Solid Organ Transplantation, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
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O'Reilly S. Toll-like receptor triggering in systemic sclerosis: time to target. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2023; 62:SI12-SI19. [PMID: 35863054 DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keac421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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SSc is an autoimmune disease that has features of vascular abnormalities, inflammation and skin and lung fibrosis. Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are sentinel receptors that serve to recognize pathogens or internal danger signals leading to downstream signalling pathways that ultimately lead to inflammation and modification of adaptive immunity. Inflammation and fibrosis appear intricately connected in this disease and TLR ligation on fibroblasts can directly activate these cells to produce copious amounts of collagen, a hallmark of disease. The presence of damage-associated molecular patterns in association with fibrosis has been highlighted. Given their prominent role in disease, this review discusses the evidence of their expression and role in disease pathogenesis and possible therapeutic intervention to mitigate fibrosis.
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SIGNIFICANCE As a redox-sensitive protein, high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) is implicated in regulating stress responses to oxidative damage and cell death, which are closely related to the pathology of inflammatory diseases, including cancer. RECENT ADVANCES HMGB1 is a non-histone nuclear protein that acts as a DNA chaperone to control chromosomal structure and function. HMGB1 can also be released into the extracellular space and function as a damage-associated molecular pattern protein during cell death, including during apoptosis, necrosis, necroptosis, pyroptosis, ferroptosis, alkaliptosis, and cuproptosis. Once released, HMGB1 binds to membrane receptors to shape immune and metabolic responses. In addition to subcellular localization, the function and activity of HMGB1 also depends on its redox state and protein posttranslational modifications. Abnormal HMGB1 plays a dual role in tumorigenesis and anticancer therapy (e.g., chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy) depending on tumor types and stages. CRITICAL ISSUES A comprehensive understanding of the role of HMGB1 in cellular redox homeostasis is important for deciphering normal cellular functions and pathological manifestations. In this review, we discuss compartmental-defined roles of HMGB1 in regulating cell death and cancer. Understanding these advances may help us develop potential HMGB1-targeting drugs or approaches to treat oxidative stress-related diseases or pathological conditions. FUTURE DIRECTIONS Further studies are required to dissect the mechanism by which HMGB1 maintains redox homeostasis under different stress conditions. A multidisciplinary effort is also required to evaluate the potential applications of precisely targeting the HMGB1 pathway in human health and disease.
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- Ruochan Chen
- Central South University, 12570, Changsha, Hunan, China;
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- Central South University, 12570, Changsha, Hunan, China;
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- UTSW, 12334, Dallas, Texas, United States;
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- UTSW, 12334, Surgery, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75390-9096;
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Mo Y, Chen K. Review: The role of HMGB1 in spinal cord injury. Front Immunol 2023; 13:1094925. [PMID: 36713448 PMCID: PMC9877301 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.1094925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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High mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) has dual functions as a nonhistone nucleoprotein and an extracellular inflammatory cytokine. In the resting state, HMGB1 is mainly located in the nucleus and regulates key nuclear activities. After spinal cord injury, HMGB1 is rapidly expressed by neurons, microglia and ependymal cells, and it is either actively or passively released into the extracellular matrix and blood circulation; furthermore, it also participates in the pathophysiological process of spinal cord injury. HMGB1 can regulate the activation of M1 microglia, exacerbate the inflammatory response, and regulate the expression of inflammatory factors through Rage and TLR2/4, resulting in neuronal death. However, some studies have shown that HMGB1 is beneficial for the survival, regeneration and differentiation of neurons and that it promotes the recovery of motor function. This article reviews the specific timing of secretion and translocation, the release mechanism and the role of HMGB1 in spinal cord injury. Furthermore, the role and mechanism of HMGB1 in spinal cord injury and, the challenges that still need to be addressed are identified, and this work will provide a basis for future studies.
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Palazzo I, Kelly L, Koenig L, Fischer AJ. Patterns of NFkB activation resulting from damage, reactive microglia, cytokines, and growth factors in the mouse retina. Exp Neurol 2023; 359:114233. [PMID: 36174748 PMCID: PMC9722628 DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2022.114233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Müller glia are a cellular source for neuronal regeneration in vertebrate retinas. However, the capacity for retinal regeneration varies widely across species. Understanding the mechanisms that regulate the reprogramming of Müller glia into progenitor cells is key to reversing the loss of vision that occurs with retinal diseases. In the mammalian retina, NFkB signaling promotes glial reactivity and represses the reprogramming of Müller glia into progenitor cells. Here we investigate different cytokines, growth factors, cell signaling pathways, and damage paradigms that influence NFkB-signaling in the mouse retina. We find that exogenous TNF and IL1β potently activate NFkB-signaling in Müller glia in undamaged retinas, and this activation is independent of microglia. By comparison, TLR1/2 agonist indirectly activates NFkB-signaling in Müller glia, and this activation depends on the presence of microglia as Tlr2 is predominantly expressed by microglia, but not other types of retinal cells. Exogenous FGF2 did not activate NFkB-signaling, whereas CNTF, Osteopontin, WNT4, or inhibition of GSK3β activated NFkB in Müller glia in the absence of neuronal damage. By comparison, dexamethasone, a glucocorticoid agonist, suppressed NFkB-signaling in Müller glia in damaged retinas, in addition to reducing numbers of dying cells and the accumulation of reactive microglia. Although NMDA-induced retinal damage activated NFkB in Müller glia, optic nerve crush had no effect on NFkB activation within the retina, whereas glial cells within the optic nerve were responsive. We conclude that the NFkB pathway is activated in retinal Müller glia in response to many different cell signaling pathways, and activation often depends on signals produced by reactive microglia.
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- Isabella Palazzo
- Solomon H. Snyder Department of Neuroscience, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States of America
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- Department of Neuroscience, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States of America
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- Department of Neuroscience, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States of America
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- Department of Neuroscience, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States of America.
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Tian Y, Chen R, Su Z. HMGB1 is a Potential and Challenging Therapeutic Target for Parkinson's Disease. Cell Mol Neurobiol 2023; 43:47-58. [PMID: 34797463 DOI: 10.1007/s10571-021-01170-8] [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: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is one of the most common degenerative diseases of the human nervous system and has a wide range of serious impacts on human health and quality of life. Recently, research targeting high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) in PD has emerged, and a variety of laboratory methods for inhibiting HMGB1 have achieved good results to a certain extent. However, given that HMGB1 undergoes a variety of intracellular modifications and three different forms of extracellular redox, the possible roles of these forms in PD are likely to be different. General inhibition of all forms of HMGB1 is obviously not ideal and has become one of the biggest obstacles in the clinical application of targeting HMGB1. In this review, pure mechanistic research of HMGB1 and in vivo research targeting HMGB1 were combined, the effects of HMGB1 on neurons and immune cell responses in PD are discussed in detail, and the problems that need to be focused on in the future are addressed.
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- Yu Tian
- International Genome Center, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China.,Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- International Genome Center, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China.,Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- International Genome Center, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China. .,Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China.
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Li Y, Wang H, Zhao Z, Yang Y, Meng Z, Qin L. Effects of the interactions between platelets with other cells in tumor growth and progression. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1165989. [PMID: 37153586 PMCID: PMC10158495 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1165989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023] Open
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It has been confirmed that platelets play a key role in tumorigenesis. Tumor-activated platelets can recruit blood cells and immune cells to migrate, establish an inflammatory tumor microenvironment at the sites of primary and metastatic tumors. On the other hand, they can also promote the differentiation of mesenchymal cells, which can accelerate the proliferation, genesis and migration of blood vessels. The role of platelets in tumors has been well studied. However, a growing number of studies suggest that interactions between platelets and immune cells (e.g., dendritic cells, natural killer cells, monocytes, and red blood cells) also play an important role in tumorigenesis and tumor development. In this review, we summarize the major cells that are closely associated with platelets and discuss the essential role of the interaction between platelets with these cells in tumorigenesis and tumor development.
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Kim N, Kim C, Ryu SH, Bae JS. Jujuboside B Inhibited High Mobility Group Box Protein 1-Mediated Severe Inflammatory Responses in Human Endothelial Cells and Mice. J Med Food 2023; 26:40-48. [PMID: 36576404 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2022.k.0099] [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] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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High mobility group box protein 1 (HMGB1) is a biomolecule that acts as an alerting signal of late sepsis by accelerating the production of proinflammatory cytokines, and eventually leads to various inflammation-related symptoms. When released into plasma at high concentration, it disrupts precise diagnosis and prognosis and worsens the survival of patients with systemic inflammatory conditions. Jujuboside B (JB) is a natural compound pressed from the seed of Zizyphi Spinosi Semen, which is known for its medical efficacies in treating various conditions such as hyperlipidemia, hypoxia, and platelet aggregation. Nevertheless, the medicinal activity of JB on HMGB1-involved inflammatory response in vascular cells in the human body is still ambiguous. Therefore, we hypothesized that JB could regulate the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced dynamics of HMGB1 and its mediated cascade in inflammatory responses in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). In this experiment, JB and HMGB1 were administered in that order. In vitro and in vivo permeability, and cell viability, adhesion, and excavation of leukocytes, development of cell adhesion molecules, and lastly production of proinflammatory substances were investigated on human endothelial cells and mouse disease models to investigate the efficacy of JB in inflammatory condition. JB substantially blocked the translocation of HMGB1 from HUVECs and controlled HMGB1-induced adhesion and extravasation of the neutrophils through LPS-treated HUVECs. Moreover, JB decreased the formation of HMGB1 receptors and continually prevented HMGB1-induced proinflammatory mechanisms by blocking transcription of nuclear factor-κB and synthesis of tumor necrosis factor-α. In conclusion, JB demonstrated preventive effects against inflammatory pathologies and showed the potential to be a candidate substance for various inflammatory diseases by regulating HMGB1-mediated cellular signaling.
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- Nayeon Kim
- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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RAGE Inhibitors for Targeted Therapy of Cancer: A Comprehensive Review. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 24:ijms24010266. [PMID: 36613714 PMCID: PMC9820344 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24010266] [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: 09/17/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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The receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) is a member of the immunoglobulin family that is overexpressed in several cancers. RAGE is highly expressed in the lung, and its expression increases proportionally at the site of inflammation. This receptor can bind a variety of ligands, including advanced glycation end products, high mobility group box 1, S100 proteins, adhesion molecules, complement components, advanced lipoxidation end products, lipopolysaccharides, and other molecules that mediate cellular responses related to acute and chronic inflammation. RAGE serves as an important node for the initiation and stimulation of cell stress and growth signaling mechanisms that promote carcinogenesis, tumor propagation, and metastatic potential. In this review, we discuss different aspects of RAGE and its prominent ligands implicated in cancer pathogenesis and describe current findings that provide insights into the significant role played by RAGE in cancer. Cancer development can be hindered by inhibiting the interaction of RAGE with its ligands, and this could provide an effective strategy for cancer treatment.
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Stavely R, Sahakian L, Filippone RT, Stojanovska V, Bornstein JC, Sakkal S, Nurgali K. Oxidative Stress-Induced HMGB1 Translocation in Myenteric Neurons Contributes to Neuropathy in Colitis. Biomolecules 2022; 12:biom12121831. [PMID: 36551259 PMCID: PMC9776169 DOI: 10.3390/biom12121831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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High-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) is a damage-associated molecular pattern released by dying cells to stimulate the immune response. During cell death, HMGB1 is translocated from the nucleus to the cytoplasm and passively released. High levels of secreted HMGB1 are observed in the faeces of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients, indicating its role in IBD pathophysiology and potential as a non-invasive IBD biomarker. HMGB1 is important in regulating neuronal damage in the central nervous system; its pathological activity is intertwined with oxidative stress and inflammation. In this study, HMGB1 expression in the enteric nervous system and its relevance to intestinal neuroinflammation is explored in organotypic cultures of the myenteric plexus exposed to oxidative stimuli and in Winnie mice with spontaneous chronic colitis. Oxidative stimuli induced cytoplasmic translocation of HMGB1 in myenteric neurons in organotypic preparations. HMGB1 translocation correlated with enteric neuronal loss and oxidative stress in the myenteric ganglia of Winnie mice. Inhibition of HMGB1 by glycyrrhizic acid ameliorated HMGB1 translocation and myenteric neuronal loss in Winnie mice. These data highlight modulation of HMGB1 signalling as a therapeutic strategy to reduce the consequences of enteric neuroinflammation in colitis, warranting the exploration of therapeutics acting on the HMGB1 pathway as an adjunct treatment with current anti-inflammatory agents.
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- Rhian Stavely
- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Western Centre for Health, Research and Education, Sunshine Hospital, St Albans, VIC 3021, Australia
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Surgery Research Laboratories, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA
- Department of Medicine Western Health, The University of Melbourne, St Albans, VIC 3021, Australia
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Western Centre for Health, Research and Education, Sunshine Hospital, St Albans, VIC 3021, Australia
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Western Centre for Health, Research and Education, Sunshine Hospital, St Albans, VIC 3021, Australia
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Western Centre for Health, Research and Education, Sunshine Hospital, St Albans, VIC 3021, Australia
- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Monash Health Translation Precinct, Melbourne, VIC 3168, Australia
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- Department of Anatomy and Physiology, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Western Centre for Health, Research and Education, Sunshine Hospital, St Albans, VIC 3021, Australia
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Western Centre for Health, Research and Education, Sunshine Hospital, St Albans, VIC 3021, Australia
- Department of Medicine Western Health, The University of Melbourne, St Albans, VIC 3021, Australia
- Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Program, Australian Institute for Musculoskeletal Science (AIMSS), St Albans, VIC 3021, Australia
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Pirnie R, P Gillespie K, Mesaros C, Blair IA. Reappraisal of oxidized HMGB1 as a mediator and biomarker. Future Sci OA 2022; 8:FSO828. [PMID: 36874369 PMCID: PMC9979160 DOI: 10.2144/fsoa-2022-0052] [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: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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HMGB1 is a dual-function protein that acts as a chromatin-binding protein and as a danger-associated molecular pattern (DAMP) when released from activated immune cells or injured tissue. In much of the HMGB1 literature, immunomodulatory effects of extracellular HMGB1 are proposed to depend on its oxidation state. However, many of the foundational studies for this model have been retracted or flagged with expressions of concern. The literature on HMGB1 oxidation reveals a diversity of redox proteoforms of HMGB1 that are inconsistent with current models of redox modulation regulating HMGB1 secretion. A recent study of acetaminophen toxicity has identified previously unrecognized HMGB1 oxidized proteoforms. HMGB1 undergoes oxidative modifications that could serve as pathology-specific biomarkers and drug targets.
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- Ross Pirnie
- Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology & Department of Systems Pharmacology & Translational Therapeutics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology & Department of Systems Pharmacology & Translational Therapeutics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology & Department of Systems Pharmacology & Translational Therapeutics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology & Department of Systems Pharmacology & Translational Therapeutics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Al-Hakeim HK, Al-Kaabi QJ, Maes M. High mobility group box 1 and Dickkopf-related protein 1 as biomarkers of glucose toxicity, atherogenicity, and lower β cell function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Growth Factors 2022; 40:240-253. [PMID: 36165005 DOI: 10.1080/08977194.2022.2126317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with increased atherogenicity and inflammatory responses, which may be related to high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) and Dickkopf-related protein 1 (DKK1). The role of HMGB1 and DKK1 in T2DM is examined in association with lipid and insulin profiles. Serum HMGB1 and DKK1 were measured in T2DM with and without hypertension and compared with controls. The results showed that HMGB1 and DKK1 are higher in T2DM irrespective of hypertension. A large part of the variance in the β-cell index and glucose toxicity was explained by the combined effects of HMGB1 and DKK1. In conclusion, both HMGB1 and DKK1 may contribute to increased atherogenicity in T2DM. Moreover, both biomarkers may cause more deficits in β-cell function and increase glucose toxicity leading to the development of more inflammation and diabetic complications. HMGB1 and the Wnt pathways are other drug targets in treating T2DM.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Psychiatry, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
- School of Medicine, IMPACT Strategic Research Centre, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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Pirnie R, Gillespie KP, Weng L, Mesaros C, Blair IA. Characterization and Quantification of Oxidized High Mobility Group Box 1 Proteoforms Secreted from Hepatocytes by Toxic Levels of Acetaminophen. Chem Res Toxicol 2022; 35:1893-1902. [PMID: 35922039 PMCID: PMC9580022 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.2c00161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1), which is released during acute acetaminophen (APAP) overdose, is thought to mediate a subsequent immune response, particularly hepatic infiltration of macrophages. The redox behavior of HMGB1 and the proteoforms of HMGB1 present in oxidative environments has been the subject of a number of confusing and contradictory studies. Therefore, a stable isotope dilution two-dimensional nanoultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography parallel reaction monitoring/high-resolution mass spectrometry method was developed in order to characterize and quantify oxidative modifications to the cysteine (Cys) residues (Cys-23, Cys-45, and Cys-106) that are present in HMGB1. Disulfide linkages were determined using carbamidoethyl derivatization before and after reduction as well as by direct analysis of disulfide cross-linked peptides. A stable isotope labeled form of HMGB1 was used as an internal standard to correct for sample to sample differences in immunoaffinity precipitation, derivatization, and electrospray ionization. Four discrete HMGB1 proteoforms were found to be released from a hepatocarcinoma cell model of APAP overdose after 24 h. Fully reduced HMGB1 with all three Cys-residues in their free thiol state accounted for 18% of the secreted HMGB1. The proteoform with disulfide between Cys-23 and Cys-45 accounted for 24% of the HMGB1. No evidence was obtained for a disulfide cross-link between Cys-106 and the other two Cys-residues. However, 45% of the HMGB1 formed a cross-link with unidentified intracellular proteins via an intermolecular disulfide bond, and 12% was present as the terminally oxidized cysteic acid. Surprisingly, there was no evidence for the formation of HMGB1 disulfides with GSH or other low molecular weight thiols. Secreted plasma HMGB1 Cys-23/Cys45 disulfide proteoform together with the Cys-106/protein disulfide proteoforms could potentially serve as early biomarkers of hepatoxicity after APAP overdose as well as biomarkers of drug-induced liver injury.
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A Comprehensive Analysis and Anti-Cancer Activities of Quercetin in ROS-Mediated Cancer and Cancer Stem Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231911746. [PMID: 36233051 PMCID: PMC9569933 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231911746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) induce carcinogenesis by causing genetic mutations, activating oncogenes, and increasing oxidative stress, all of which affect cell proliferation, survival, and apoptosis. When compared to normal cells, cancer cells have higher levels of ROS, and they are responsible for the maintenance of the cancer phenotype; this unique feature in cancer cells may, therefore, be exploited for targeted therapy. Quercetin (QC), a plant-derived bioflavonoid, is known for its ROS scavenging properties and was recently discovered to have various antitumor properties in a variety of solid tumors. Adaptive stress responses may be induced by persistent ROS stress, allowing cancer cells to survive with high levels of ROS while maintaining cellular viability. However, large amounts of ROS make cancer cells extremely susceptible to quercetin, one of the most available dietary flavonoids. Because of the molecular and metabolic distinctions between malignant and normal cells, targeting ROS metabolism might help overcome medication resistance and achieve therapeutic selectivity while having little or no effect on normal cells. The powerful bioactivity and modulatory role of quercetin has prompted extensive research into the chemical, which has identified a number of pathways that potentially work together to prevent cancer, alongside, QC has a great number of evidences to use as a therapeutic agent in cancer stem cells. This current study has broadly demonstrated the function-mechanistic relationship of quercetin and how it regulates ROS generation to kill cancer and cancer stem cells. Here, we have revealed the regulation and production of ROS in normal cells and cancer cells with a certain signaling mechanism. We demonstrated the specific molecular mechanisms of quercetin including MAPK/ERK1/2, p53, JAK/STAT and TRAIL, AMPKα1/ASK1/p38, RAGE/PI3K/AKT/mTOR axis, HMGB1 and NF-κB, Nrf2-induced signaling pathways and certain cell cycle arrest in cancer cell death, and how they regulate the specific cancer signaling pathways as long-searched cancer therapeutics.
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Fernández-Lainez C, de la Mora-de la Mora I, Enríquez-Flores S, García-Torres I, Flores-López LA, Gutiérrez-Castrellón P, de Vos P, López-Velázquez G. The Giardial Arginine Deiminase Participates in Giardia-Host Immunomodulation in a Structure-Dependent Fashion via Toll-like Receptors. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231911552. [PMID: 36232855 PMCID: PMC9569872 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231911552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Beyond the problem in public health that protist-generated diseases represent, understanding the variety of mechanisms used by these parasites to interact with the human immune system is of biological and medical relevance. Giardia lamblia is an early divergent eukaryotic microorganism showing remarkable pathogenic strategies for evading the immune system of vertebrates. Among various multifunctional proteins in Giardia, arginine deiminase is considered an enzyme that plays multiple regulatory roles during the life cycle of this parasite. One of its most important roles is the crosstalk between the parasite and host. Such a molecular "chat" is mediated in human cells by membrane receptors called Toll-like receptors (TLRs). Here, we studied the importance of the 3D structure of giardial arginine deiminase (GlADI) to immunomodulate the human immune response through TLRs. We demonstrated the direct effect of GlADI on human TLR signaling. We predicted its mode of interaction with TLRs two and four by using the AlphaFold-predicted structure of GlADI and molecular docking. Furthermore, we showed that the immunomodulatory capacity of this virulent factor of Giardia depends on the maintenance of its 3D structure. Finally, we also showed the influence of this enzyme to exert specific responses on infant-like dendritic cells.
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- Cynthia Fernández-Lainez
- Laboratorio de Errores Innatos del Metabolismo y Tamiz, Instituto Nacional de Pediatria, Ciudad de México 04530, Mexico
- Immunoendocrinology, Division of Medical Biology, Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, 9700 Groningen, The Netherlands
- Posgrado en Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Biomoleculas y Salud Infantil, Instituto Nacional de Pediatria, Ciudad de México 04530, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Biomoleculas y Salud Infantil, Instituto Nacional de Pediatria, Ciudad de México 04530, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Biomoleculas y Salud Infantil, Instituto Nacional de Pediatria, Ciudad de México 04530, Mexico
- CONACYT-Instituto Nacional de Pediatria, Secretaria de Salud, Ciudad de México 04530, Mexico
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- Immunoendocrinology, Division of Medical Biology, Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, 9700 Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Laboratorio de Biomoleculas y Salud Infantil, Instituto Nacional de Pediatria, Ciudad de México 04530, Mexico
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +52-5510840900 (ext. 1726)
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Extracellular HMGB1 as Inflammatory Mediator in the Progression of Mycoplasma Gallisepticum Infection. Cells 2022; 11:cells11182817. [PMID: 36139393 PMCID: PMC9496866 DOI: 10.3390/cells11182817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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High-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1), a member of damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs), is involved in the immune regulation of several infectious diseases. Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) infection is proved to cause an abnormal immune response, but the role of HMGB1 in MG-induced chronic respiratory disease (CRD) is unclear. In this study, we found that HMGB1 was released from the nucleus to the extracellular in macrophages upon infection with MG. Extracellular HMGB1 bound to TLR2 activating the NF-κB pathway triggering a severe inflammatory storm and promoting the progression of MG infection. More importantly, TLR4 could be activated by HMGB1 to trigger immune disorders after TLR2 was silenced. This disease process could be interrupted by ethyl pyruvate (EP) inhibition of HMGB1 release or glycyrrhizic acid (GA). Furthermore, treatment of MG-infected chickens with GA significantly alleviated immune organ damage. In conclusion, we demonstrate that HMGB1 is secreted extracellularly to form an inflammatory environment upon MG infection, triggering a further cellular inflammatory storm in a positive feedback approach. Blocking MG-induced HMGB1 release or suppression downstream of the HMGB1-TLR2/TLR4 axis may be a promising novel strategy for the treatment of CRD. Furthermore, this study may provide a theoretical reference for understanding non-LPS-activated TLR4 events.
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Liu Y, Yang G, Cui W, Zhang Y, Liang X. Regulatory mechanisms of tetramethylpyrazine on central nervous system diseases: A review. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:948600. [PMID: 36133805 PMCID: PMC9483103 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.948600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Central nervous system (CNS) diseases can lead to motor, sensory, speech, cognitive dysfunction, and sometimes even death. These diseases are recognized to cause a substantial socio-economic impact on a global scale. Tetramethylpyrazine (TMP) is one of the main active ingredients extracted from the Chinese herbal medicine Ligusticum striatum DC. (Chuan Xiong). Many in vivo and in vitro studies have demonstrated that TMP has a certain role in the treatment of CNS diseases through inhibiting calcium ion overload and glutamate excitotoxicity, anti-oxidative/nitrification stress, mitigating inflammatory response, anti-apoptosis, protecting the integrity of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and facilitating synaptic plasticity. In this review, we summarize the roles and mechanisms of action of TMP on ischemic cerebrovascular disease, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive impairments, migraine, and depression. Our review will provide new insights into the clinical applications of TMP and the development of novel therapeutics.
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- Yue Liu
- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Yunling Zhang, ; Xiao Liang,
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- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Yunling Zhang, ; Xiao Liang,
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Kitai Y. [Elucidation of the Mechanism of Topotecan-induced Antitumor Immune Activation]. YAKUGAKU ZASSHI 2022; 142:911-916. [PMID: 36047216 DOI: 10.1248/yakushi.22-00094] [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: 11/22/2022]
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Danger-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) derived from damaged or dying cells elicit inflammation and potentiate antitumor immune responses. We found that treatment of cancer cells with the antitumor agent topotecan (TPT), an inhibitor of topoisomerase I (TOP1), induces DAMP secretion that triggers dendritic cell activation and cytokine production. TPT administration inhibits tumor growth in tumor-bearing mice, which is accompanied by infiltration of activated DCs and CD8+ T cells. These effects are abrogated in mice lacking stimulator of interferon genes (STING), an essential molecule in cytosolic DNA-mediated innate immune responses. Furthermore, we identified ribosomal protein L15 (RPL15), a 60S ribosomal protein, as a novel TPT target and showed that TPT inhibited pre-ribosomal subunit formation via its binding to RPL15, resulting in the induction of DAMP-mediated antitumor immune activation independent of TOP1. RPL15 knockdown induced DAMP secretion and increased the cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) population but decreased the T-regulatory cell (Treg) population in a B16-F10 murine melanoma model, which sensitized B16-F10 tumors against programmed death receptor-1(PD-1) blockade. Our study identified a novel TPT target protein and showed that ribosomal stress is a trigger of DAMP secretion, which contributes to antitumor immunotherapy.
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- Yuichi Kitai
- Department of Immunology, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University
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Liu X, Yang W, Zhu C, Sun S, Wu S, Wang L, Wang Y, Ge Z. Toll-like receptors and their role in neuropathic pain and migraine. Mol Brain 2022; 15:73. [PMID: 35987639 PMCID: PMC9392297 DOI: 10.1186/s13041-022-00960-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Migraine is a complex neurological disease of unknown etiology involving both genetic and environmental factors. It has previously been reported that persistent pain may be mediated by the immune and inflammatory systems. Toll-like receptors (TLRs) play a significant role in immune and inflammatory responses and are expressed by microglia and astrocytes. One of the fundamental mechanisms of the innate immune system in coordinating inflammatory signal transduction is through TLRs, which protect the host organism by initiating inflammatory signaling cascades in response to tissue damage or stress. TLRs reside at the neuroimmune interface, and accumulating evidence has suggested that the inflammatory consequences of TLR activation on glia (mainly microglia and astrocytes), sensory neurons, and other cell types can influence nociceptive processing and lead to pain. Several studies have shown that TLRs may play a key role in neuropathic pain and migraine etiology by activating the microglia. The pathogenesis of migraine may involve a TLR-mediated crosstalk between neurons and immune cells. Innate responses in the central nervous system (CNS) occur during neuroinflammatory phenomena, including migraine. Antigens found in the environment play a crucial role in the inflammatory response, causing a broad range of diseases, including migraines. These can be recognized by several innate immune cells, including macrophages, microglia, and dendritic cells, and can be activated through TLR signaling. Given the prevalence of migraine and the insufficient efficacy and safety of current treatment options, a deeper understanding of TLRs is expected to provide novel therapies for managing chronic migraine. This review aimed to justify the view that TLRs may be involved in migraine.
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Chang YM, Chou YT, Kan WC, Shiao CC. Sepsis and Acute Kidney Injury: A Review Focusing on the Bidirectional Interplay. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23169159. [PMID: 36012420 PMCID: PMC9408949 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23169159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 08/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Although sepsis and acute kidney injury (AKI) have a bidirectional interplay, the pathophysiological mechanisms between AKI and sepsis are not clarified and worthy of a comprehensive and updated review. The primary pathophysiology of sepsis-associated AKI (SA-AKI) includes inflammatory cascade, macrovascular and microvascular dysfunction, cell cycle arrest, and apoptosis. The pathophysiology of sepsis following AKI contains fluid overload, hyperinflammatory state, immunosuppression, and infection associated with kidney replacement therapy and catheter cannulation. The preventive strategies for SA-AKI are non-specific, mainly focusing on infection control and preventing further kidney insults. On the other hand, the preventive strategies for sepsis following AKI might focus on decreasing some metabolites, cytokines, or molecules harmful to our immunity, supplementing vitamin D3 for its immunomodulation effect, and avoiding fluid overload and unnecessary catheter cannulation. To date, several limitations persistently prohibit the understanding of the bidirectional pathophysiologies. Conducting studies, such as the Kidney Precision Medicine Project, to investigate human kidney tissue and establishing parameters or scores better to determine the occurrence timing of sepsis and AKI and the definition of SA-AKI might be the prospects to unveil the mystery and improve the prognoses of AKI patients.
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- Yu-Ming Chang
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Camillian Saint Mary’s Hospital Luodong, Yilan 26546, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei 100225, Taiwan
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- Department of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan 71004, Taiwan
- Department of Biological Science and Technology, Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology, Tainan 71703, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (W.-C.K.); (C.-C.S.)
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Camillian Saint Mary’s Hospital Luodong, Yilan 26546, Taiwan
- Saint Mary’s Junior College of Medicine, Nursing and Management, Yilan 26546, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (W.-C.K.); (C.-C.S.)
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Kawase A, Takashima O, Tanaka S, Shimada H, Iwaki M. Diclofenac-Induced Cytotoxicity in Direct and Indirect Co-Culture of HepG2 Cells with Differentiated THP-1 Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23158660. [PMID: 35955793 PMCID: PMC9368861 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23158660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as diclofenac (DIC) frequently induce drug-induced liver injury (DILI). It is unclear whether macrophages such as M1 and M2 participate in NSAID-associated DILI; elucidating this relationship could lead to a better understanding of the detailed mechanism of DILI. We co-cultured human hepatoma HepG2 cells with M1 or M2 derived from human monocytic leukemia THP-1 cells to examine the roles of M1 and M2 in DIC-induced cytotoxicity. DIC was added to the direct or indirect co-cultures of HepG2 cells with M1 or M2 (HepG2/M1 or HepG2/M2, respectively) at cell ratios of (1:0, 1:0.1, 1:0.4, and 1:1). In both direct and indirect HepG2/M2 co-cultures (1:0.4), there was lower lactate dehydrogenase release compared with HepG2/M1 co-cultures. Other NSAIDs as well as DIC showed similar protective effects of DIC-induced cytotoxicity. There were only slight differences in mRNA levels of apoptosis- and endoplasmic reticulum stress-associated factors between M1 and M2 after DIC treatment, suggesting that other factors determined the protective effects of M2 on DIC-induced cytotoxicity. Levels of high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) in the medium and the mRNA expression levels of HMGB1 receptors were different between M1 and M2 after DIC treatment. Increased HMGB1 concentrations and expression of toll-like receptor 2 mRNA in M1 were observed compared with M2 after DIC treatment. In conclusion, these results suggested that the HMGB1/TLR2 signaling axis can be suppressed in M2 but not M1, leading to the different roles of M1 and M2 in NSAID-induced cytotoxicity.
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- Atsushi Kawase
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kindai University, 3-4-1 Kowakae, Higashiosaka 577-8502, Osaka, Japan
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kindai University, 3-4-1 Kowakae, Higashiosaka 577-8502, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kindai University, 3-4-1 Kowakae, Higashiosaka 577-8502, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kindai University, 3-4-1 Kowakae, Higashiosaka 577-8502, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kindai University, 3-4-1 Kowakae, Higashiosaka 577-8502, Osaka, Japan
- Pharmaceutical Research and Technology Institute, Kindai University, 3-4-1 Kowakae, Higashiosaka 577-8502, Osaka, Japan
- Antiaging Center, Kindai University, 3-4-1 Kowakae, Higashiosaka 577-8502, Osaka, Japan
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Su PYP, Zhang L, He L, Zhao N, Guan Z. The Role of Neuro-Immune Interactions in Chronic Pain: Implications for Clinical Practice. J Pain Res 2022; 15:2223-2248. [PMID: 35957964 PMCID: PMC9359791 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s246883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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- Po-Yi Paul Su
- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Department of Pain Management, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Correspondence: Zhonghui Guan, Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA, Tel +415.885.7246, Fax +415.885.7575, Email
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