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Luo J, He Z, Li Q, Lv M, Cai Y, Ke W, Niu X, Zhang Z. Adipokines in atherosclerosis: unraveling complex roles. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1235953. [PMID: 37645520 PMCID: PMC10461402 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1235953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
Abstract
Adipokines are biologically active factors secreted by adipose tissue that act on local and distant tissues through autocrine, paracrine, and endocrine mechanisms. However, adipokines are believed to be involved in an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Classical adipokines include leptin, adiponectin, and ceramide, while newly identified adipokines include visceral adipose tissue-derived serpin, omentin, and asprosin. New evidence suggests that adipokines can play an essential role in atherosclerosis progression and regression. Here, we summarize the complex roles of various adipokines in atherosclerosis lesions. Representative protective adipokines include adiponectin and neuregulin 4; deteriorating adipokines include leptin, resistin, thrombospondin-1, and C1q/tumor necrosis factor-related protein 5; and adipokines with dual protective and deteriorating effects include C1q/tumor necrosis factor-related protein 1 and C1q/tumor necrosis factor-related protein 3; and adipose tissue-derived bioactive materials include sphingosine-1-phosphate, ceramide, and adipose tissue-derived exosomes. However, the role of a newly discovered adipokine, asprosin, in atherosclerosis remains unclear. This article reviews progress in the research on the effects of adipokines in atherosclerosis and how they may be regulated to halt its progression.
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- Jiaying Luo
- Department of Neurology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Levesque MV, Hla T. Signal Transduction and Gene Regulation in the Endothelium. Cold Spring Harb Perspect Med 2023; 13:cshperspect.a041153. [PMID: 35667710 PMCID: PMC9722983 DOI: 10.1101/cshperspect.a041153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
Abstract
Extracellular signals act on G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) to regulate homeostasis and adapt to stress. This involves rapid intracellular post-translational responses and long-lasting gene-expression changes that ultimately determine cellular phenotype and fate changes. The lipid mediator sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) and its receptors (S1PRs) are examples of well-studied GPCR signaling axis essential for vascular development, homeostasis, and diseases. The biochemical cascades involved in rapid S1P signaling are well understood. However, gene-expression regulation by S1PRs are less understood. In this review, we focus our attention to how S1PRs regulate nuclear chromatin changes and gene transcription to modulate vascular and lymphatic endothelial phenotypic changes during embryonic development and adult homeostasis. Because S1PR-targeted drugs approved for use in the treatment of autoimmune diseases cause substantial vascular-related adverse events, these findings are critical not only for general understanding of stimulus-evoked gene regulation in the vascular endothelium, but also for therapeutic development of drugs for autoimmune and perhaps vascular diseases.
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Constantinescu V, Haase R, Akgün K, Ziemssen T. S1P receptor modulators and the cardiovascular autonomic nervous system in multiple sclerosis: a narrative review. Ther Adv Neurol Disord 2022; 15:17562864221133163. [PMID: 36437849 PMCID: PMC9685213 DOI: 10.1177/17562864221133163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2024] Open
Abstract
UNLABELLED Sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) receptor (S1PR) modulators have a complex mechanism of action, which are among the most efficient therapeutic options in multiple sclerosis (MS) and represent a promising approach for other immune-mediated diseases. The S1P signaling pathway involves the activation of five extracellular S1PR subtypes (S1PR1-S1PR5) that are ubiquitous and have a wide range of effects. Besides the immunomodulatory beneficial outcome in MS, S1P signaling regulates the cardiovascular function via S1PR1-S1PR3 subtypes, which reside on cardiac myocytes, endothelial, and vascular smooth muscle cells. In our review, we describe the mechanisms and clinical effects of S1PR modulators on the cardiovascular system. In the past, mostly short-term effects of S1PR modulators on the cardiovascular system have been studied, while data on long-term effects still need to be investigated. Immediate effects detected after treatment initiation are due to parasympathetic overactivation. In contrast, long-term effects may arise from a shift of the autonomic regulation toward sympathetic predominance along with S1PR1 downregulation. A mild increase in blood pressure has been reported in long-term studies, as well as decreased baroreflex sensitivity. In most studies, sustained hypertension was found to represent a significant adverse event related to treatment. The shift in the autonomic control and blood pressure values could not be just a consequence of disease progression but also related to S1PR modulation. Reduced cardiac autonomic activation and decreased heart rate variability during the long-term treatment with S1PR modulators may increase the risk for subsequent cardiac events. For second-generation S1PR modulators, this observation has to be confirmed in further studies with longer follow-ups. The periodic surveillance of cardiovascular function and detection of any cardiac autonomic dysfunction can help predict cardiac outcomes not only after the first dose but also throughout treatment. PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY What is the cardiovascular effect of S1P receptor modulator therapy in multiple sclerosis? Sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) receptor (S1PR) modulators are among the most efficient therapies for multiple sclerosis. As small molecules, they are not only acting on the immune but on cardiovascular and nervous systems as well. Short-term effects of S1PR modulators on the cardiovascular system have already been extensively described, while long-term effects are less known. Our review describes the mechanisms of action and the short- and long-term effects of these therapeutic agents on the cardiovascular system in different clinical trials. We systematically reviewed the literature that had been published by January 2022. One hundred seven articles were initially identified by title and abstract using targeted keywords, and thirty-nine articles with relevance to cardiovascular effects of S1PR therapy in multiple sclerosis patients were thereafter considered, including their references for further accurate clarification. Studies on fingolimod, the first S1PR modulator approved for treating multiple sclerosis, primarily support the safety profile of this therapeutic class. The second-generation therapeutic agents along with a different treatment initiation approach helped mitigate several of the cardiovascular adverse effects that had previously been observed at the start of treatment. The heart rate may decrease when initiating S1PR modulators and, less commonly, the atrioventricular conduction may be prolonged, requiring cardiac monitoring for the first 6 h of medication. Continuous therapy with S1PR modulators can increase blood pressure values; therefore, the presence of arterial hypertension should be checked during long-term treatment. Periodic surveillance of the cardiovascular and autonomic functions can help predict cardiac outcomes and prevent possible adverse events in S1PR modulators treatment. Further studies with longer follow-ups are needed, especially for the second-generation of S1PR modulators, to confirm the safety profile of this therapeutic class.
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- Victor Constantinescu
- Department of Neurology, Center of Clinical
Neuroscience, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden University of
Technology, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Center of Clinical
Neuroscience, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden University of
Technology, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Center of Clinical
Neuroscience, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden University of
Technology, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Center of Clinical
Neuroscience, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden University of
Technology, Fetscherstrasse 74, D-01307 Dresden, Germany
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Shen X, Zhang L, Jiang L, Xiong W, Tang Y, Lin L, Yu T. Alteration of sphingosine-1-phosphate with aging induces contractile dysfunction of colonic smooth muscle cells via Ca 2+ -activated K + channel (BK Ca ) upregulation. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2021; 33:e14052. [PMID: 33452855 DOI: 10.1111/nmo.14052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2019] [Revised: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Age-associated changes alter calcium-activated potassium channel (BKCa ) expression of colon. Sphingolipids (SLs) are important cell membrane structural components; altered composition of SLs may affect BKCa expression. This study investigated the mechanism by which sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) contributes to age-associated contractile dysfunction. METHODS Fifty male Sprague Dawley rats of different ages were randomly assigned to five age-groups, namely 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months. BKCa expression, S1P levels, and phosphorylated myosin light chain (p-MLC) levels were tested in colonic tissues. In the absence and presence of S1P treatment, BKCa expression, p-MLC levels, and intracellular calcium mobilization were tested in vitro. BKCa small interfering RNA (siRNA) was used to investigate whether p-MLC expression and calcium mobilization were affected by BKCa in colonic smooth muscle cells (SMCs). The expressions of phosphorylated protein kinase B, c-Jun N-terminal kinases (JNKs), extracellular-regulated protein kinases, nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB), and protein kinase Cζ (PKCζ ) were examined to investigate the correlation between S1P and BKCa . KEY RESULTS Sphingosine-1-phosphate levels and sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 2 (S1PR2) and BKCa expressions were upregulated and p-MLC expression was downregulated in the colonic tissues, age dependently. In the cultured SMCs, S1P treatment increased BKCa expression and reduced calcium concentration and p-MLC was observed. BKCa siRNA increased calcium concentration, and p-MLC levels significantly compared with control. We also showed that S1P upregulated BKCa through PKCζ , JNK, and NF-κB pathways. CONCLUSIONS AND INFERENCES In conclusion, S1P and S1PR2 participate in age-associated contractile dysfunction via BKCa upregulation through PKCζ , JNK, and NF-κB pathways.
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- Xiaoxue Shen
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Ganbaatar B, Fukuda D, Shinohara M, Yagi S, Kusunose K, Yamada H, Soeki T, Hirata KI, Sata M. Inhibition of S1P Receptor 2 Attenuates Endothelial Dysfunction and Inhibits Atherogenesis in Apolipoprotein E-Deficient Mice. J Atheroscler Thromb 2020; 28:630-642. [PMID: 32879149 PMCID: PMC8219539 DOI: 10.5551/jat.54916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Aim:
The bioactive lipid, sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P), has various roles in the physiology and pathophysiology of many diseases. There are five S1P receptors; however, the role of each S1P receptor in atherogenesis is still obscure. Here we investigated the contribution of S1P receptor 2 (S1P2) to atherogenesis by using a specific S1P2 antagonist, ONO-5430514, in apolipoprotein E-deficient (
Apoe−/−
) mice.
Methods:Apoe−/−
mice fed with a western-type diet (WTD) received ONO-5430514 (30 mg/kg/day) or vehicle. To examine the effect on atherogenesis, Sudan IV staining, histological analysis, qPCR, and vascular reactivity assay was performed. Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) were used for
in vitro
experiments.
Results:
WTD-fed
Apoe−/−
mice had significantly higher S1P2 expression in the aorta compared with wild-type mice. S1P2 antagonist treatment for 20 weeks reduced atherosclerotic lesion development (
p
<0.05). S1P2 antagonist treatment for 8 weeks ameliorated endothelial dysfunction (
p
<0.05) accompanied with significant reduction of lipid deposition, macrophage accumulation, and inflammatory molecule expression in the aorta compared with vehicle. S1P2 antagonist attenuated the phosphorylation of JNK in the abdominal aorta compared with vehicle (
p
<0.05). In HUVEC, S1P promoted inflammatory molecule expression such as MCP-1 and VCAM-1 (
p
<0.001), which was attenuated by S1P2 antagonist or a JNK inhibitor (
p
<0.01). S1P2 antagonist also inhibited S1P-induced JNK phosphorylation in HUVEC (
p
<0.05).
Conclusions:
Our results suggested that an S1P2 antagonist attenuates endothelial dysfunction and prevents atherogenesis. S1P2, which promotes inflammatory activation of endothelial cells, might be a therapeutic target for atherosclerosis.
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- Byambasuren Ganbaatar
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
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- Department of Cardio-Diabetes Medicine, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
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- The Integrated Center for Mass Spectrometry, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine.,Division of Epidemiology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
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- Department of Community Medicine for Cardiology, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.,Department of Community Medicine and Medical Science, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
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Wettschureck N, Strilic B, Offermanns S. Passing the Vascular Barrier: Endothelial Signaling Processes Controlling Extravasation. Physiol Rev 2019; 99:1467-1525. [PMID: 31140373 DOI: 10.1152/physrev.00037.2018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 150] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
A central function of the vascular endothelium is to serve as a barrier between the blood and the surrounding tissue of the body. At the same time, solutes and cells have to pass the endothelium to leave or to enter the bloodstream to maintain homeostasis. Under pathological conditions, for example, inflammation, permeability for fluid and cells is largely increased in the affected area, thereby facilitating host defense. To appropriately function as a regulated permeability filter, the endothelium uses various mechanisms to allow solutes and cells to pass the endothelial layer. These include transcellular and paracellular pathways of which the latter requires remodeling of intercellular junctions for its regulation. This review provides an overview on endothelial barrier regulation and focuses on the endothelial signaling mechanisms controlling the opening and closing of paracellular pathways for solutes and cells such as leukocytes and metastasizing tumor cells.
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- Nina Wettschureck
- Department of Pharmacology, Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research , Bad Nauheim , Germany ; and Centre for Molecular Medicine, Medical Faculty, J.W. Goethe University Frankfurt , Frankfurt , Germany
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- Department of Pharmacology, Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research , Bad Nauheim , Germany ; and Centre for Molecular Medicine, Medical Faculty, J.W. Goethe University Frankfurt , Frankfurt , Germany
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- Department of Pharmacology, Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research , Bad Nauheim , Germany ; and Centre for Molecular Medicine, Medical Faculty, J.W. Goethe University Frankfurt , Frankfurt , Germany
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Kawa Y, Nagano T, Yoshizaki A, Dokuni R, Katsurada M, Terashita T, Yasuda Y, Umezawa K, Yamamoto M, Kamiryo H, Kobayashi K, Nishimura Y. Role of S1P/S1PR3 axis in release of CCL20 from human bronchial epithelial cells. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0203211. [PMID: 30192865 PMCID: PMC6128515 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0203211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2018] [Accepted: 08/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Sphingosine kinase phosphorylates sphingosine to generate sphingosine 1 phosphate (S1P) following stimulation of the five plasma membrane G-protein-coupled receptors. The objective of this study is to clarify the role of S1P and its receptors (S1PRs), especially S1PR3 in airway epithelial cells. Methods The effects of S1P on asthma-related genes expression were examined with the human bronchial epithelial cells BEAS-2B and Calu-3 using a transcriptome analysis and siRNA of S1PRs. To clarify the role of CCL20 in the airway inflammation, BALB/c mice were immunized with ovalbumin (OVA) and subsequently challenged with an OVA-containing aerosol to induce asthma with or without intraperitoneal administration of anti-CCL20. Finally, the anti-inflammatory effect of VPC 23019, S1PR1/3 antagonist, in the OVA-induced asthma was examined. Results S1P induced the expression of some asthma-related genes, such as ADRB2, PTGER4, and CCL20, in the bronchial epithelial cells. The knock-down of SIPR3 suppressed the expression of S1P-inducing CCL20. Anti-CCL20 antibody significantly attenuated the eosinophil numbers in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (P<0.01). Upon OVA challenge, VPC23019 exhibited substantially attenuated eosinophilic inflammation. Conclusions S1P/S1PR3 pathways have a role in release of proinflammatory cytokines from bronchial epithelial cells. Our results suggest that S1P/S1PR3 may be a possible candidate for the treatment of bronchial asthma.
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- Yoshitaka Kawa
- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Japan
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Trayssac M, Hannun YA, Obeid LM. Role of sphingolipids in senescence: implication in aging and age-related diseases. J Clin Invest 2018; 128:2702-2712. [PMID: 30108193 PMCID: PMC6025964 DOI: 10.1172/jci97949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Aging is defined as the progressive deterioration of physiological function with age. Incidence of many pathologies increases with age, including neurological and cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Aging tissues become less adaptable and renewable, and cells undergo senescence, a process by which they "irreversibly" stop dividing. Senescence has been shown to serve as a tumor suppression mechanism with clear desirable effects. However, senescence also has deleterious consequences, especially for cardiovascular, metabolic, and immune systems. Sphingolipids are a major class of lipids that regulate cell biology, owing to their structural and bioactive properties and diversity. Their involvement in the regulation of aging and senescence has been demonstrated and studied in multiple organisms and cell types, especially that of ceramide and sphingosine-1-phosphate; ceramide induces cellular senescence and sphingosine-1-phosphate delays it. These discoveries could be very useful in the future to understand aging mechanisms and improve therapeutic interventions.
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- Magali Trayssac
- Stony Brook Cancer Center and Department of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York, USA
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- Stony Brook Cancer Center and Department of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York, USA
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- Stony Brook Cancer Center and Department of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York, USA
- Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Northport, New York, USA
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Abstract
Under physiological conditions, the arterial endothelium exerts a powerful protective influence to maintain vascular homeostasis. However, during the development of vascular disease, these protective activities are lost, and dysfunctional endothelial cells actually promote disease pathogenesis. Numerous investigations have analyzed the characteristics of dysfunctional endothelium with a view to understanding the processes responsible for the dysfunction and to determining their role in vascular pathology. This review adopts an alternate approach: reviewing the mechanisms that contribute to the initial formation of a healthy protective endothelium and on how those mechanisms may be disrupted, precipitating the appearance of dysfunctional endothelial cells and the progression of vascular disease. This approach, which highlights the role of endothelial adherens junctions and vascular endothelial-cadherin in endothelial maturation and endothelial dysfunction, provides new insight into the remarkable biology of this important cell layer and its role in vascular protection and vascular disease.
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Duran CL, Howell DW, Dave JM, Smith RL, Torrie ME, Essner JJ, Bayless KJ. Molecular Regulation of Sprouting Angiogenesis. Compr Physiol 2017; 8:153-235. [PMID: 29357127 DOI: 10.1002/cphy.c160048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
The term angiogenesis arose in the 18th century. Several studies over the next 100 years laid the groundwork for initial studies performed by the Folkman laboratory, which were at first met with some opposition. Once overcome, the angiogenesis field has flourished due to studies on tumor angiogenesis and various developmental models that can be genetically manipulated, including mice and zebrafish. In addition, new discoveries have been aided by the ability to isolate primary endothelial cells, which has allowed dissection of various steps within angiogenesis. This review will summarize the molecular events that control angiogenesis downstream of biochemical factors such as growth factors, cytokines, chemokines, hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs), and lipids. These and other stimuli have been linked to regulation of junctional molecules and cell surface receptors. In addition, the contribution of cytoskeletal elements and regulatory proteins has revealed an intricate role for mobilization of actin, microtubules, and intermediate filaments in response to cues that activate the endothelium. Activating stimuli also affect various focal adhesion proteins, scaffold proteins, intracellular kinases, and second messengers. Finally, metalloproteinases, which facilitate matrix degradation and the formation of new blood vessels, are discussed, along with our knowledge of crosstalk between the various subclasses of these molecules throughout the text. Compr Physiol 8:153-235, 2018.
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- Camille L Duran
- Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Department of Genetics, Development and Cell Biology, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA
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- Department of Genetics, Development and Cell Biology, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, College Station, Texas, USA
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S1PR2 antagonist protects endothelial cells against high glucose-induced mitochondrial apoptosis through the Akt/GSK-3β signaling pathway. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2017; 490:1119-1124. [PMID: 28676392 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2017.06.189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2017] [Accepted: 06/30/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
Vascular complications are the main cause of morbidity and mortality associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus. An early hallmark of the onset of vascular complications is endothelial dysfunction and apoptosis. We aimed to explore the role of sphingosine-1-phosphatereceptor 2 (S1PR2) in high glucose-induced endothelial cells apoptosis and to elaborate the underlying mechanism. Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were cultured in a high glucose with or without S1PR2 antagonist. The apoptosis of the cells was measured by flow cytometry and mitochondrial membrane permeability was detected by the fluorescent probe JC-1. The expression of the related protein was determined by western blot. Cell apoptosis and the loss of mitochondrial membrane permeability were induced under high glucose conditions in HUVECs. The expression of mitochondrial apoptosis related protein bax increased and bcl-2 decreased in high glucose-induced HUVECs. The level of cytochrome c released into the cytoplasm increased when cells were exposed to high glucose. In addition, the expression of p-AKT and p-GSK3β was reduced when HUVECs were treated with high glucose. However, these effects were reversed in HUVECs when cells treated with S1PR2 antagonist. In conclusion, S1PR2 antagonist protects endothelial cells against high glucose-induced mitochondrial apoptosis through the Akt/GSK-3β signaling pathway.
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Impact of Age and Polytherapy on Fingolimod Induced Bradycardia: a Preclinical Study. J Neuroimmune Pharmacol 2017; 12:204-209. [DOI: 10.1007/s11481-017-9727-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2016] [Accepted: 01/12/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Duran CL, Kaunas R, Bayless KJ. S1P Synergizes with Wall Shear Stress and Other Angiogenic Factors to Induce Endothelial Cell Sprouting Responses. Methods Mol Biol 2017; 1697:99-115. [PMID: 28456951 DOI: 10.1007/7651_2017_26] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Angiogenesis is the process of new blood vessel growth from pre-existing structures. During sprout initiation, endothelial cells (ECs) are activated by pro-angiogenic factors to degrade the basement membrane, migrate into the surrounding matrix, and form structures that anastomose to connect neighboring vessels. Sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) is a biologically active lysosphingolipid that is secreted by platelets and promotes angiogenesis under normal and pathological conditions by acting on ECs. In addition to biochemical factors, the endothelium is continuously subjected to mechanical forces in the form of wall shear stress (WSS) from fluid forces. Here, we describe an in vitro, three-dimensional (3D) endothelial sprouting assay that is significantly enhanced by S1P, WSS, angiogenic growth factors (GFs), and fibronectin. This assay is assembled by seeding primary human endothelial cells onto 3D collagen matrices containing S1P and other pro-angiogenic factors. Once attached, physiological levels of WSS are applied to induce robust sprouting responses. This approach promotes the initiation of angiogenic sprouts stimulated by S1P, and allows the study of 3D sprouting of primary human endothelial cells induced in response to these physiological factors.
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- Camille L Duran
- Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Texas A&M University Health Science Center, College Station, TX, 77843-1114, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Texas A&M University Health Science Center, College Station, TX, 77843-1114, USA.
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Zhao J, Liu J, Lee JF, Zhang W, Kandouz M, VanHecke GC, Chen S, Ahn YH, Lonardo F, Lee MJ. TGF-β/SMAD3 Pathway Stimulates Sphingosine-1 Phosphate Receptor 3 Expression: IMPLICATION OF SPHINGOSINE-1 PHOSPHATE RECEPTOR 3 IN LUNG ADENOCARCINOMA PROGRESSION. J Biol Chem 2016; 291:27343-27353. [PMID: 27856637 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m116.740084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2016] [Revised: 11/04/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Previously, we showed that levels of sphingosine-1 phosphate receptor 3 (S1PR3) are increased in a panel of cultured human lung adenocarcinoma cell lines, and that S1PR3-mediated signaling pathways regulate proliferation, soft agar growth, and invasion of human lung adenocarcinoma cells in vitro In the present study, we examine S1PR3 levels in human lung adenocarcinoma specimens. cDNA array and tumor microarray analysis shows that mRNA and protein levels of S1PR3 are significantly increased in human lung adenocarcinomas when compared with normal lung epithelial cells. Promoter analysis shows 16 candidate SMAD3 binding sites in the promoter region of S1PR3. ChIP indicates that TGF-β treatment stimulates the binding of SMAD3 to the promoter region of S1PR3. Luciferase reporter assay demonstrates that SMAD3 transactivates S1PR3 promoter. TGF-β stimulation or ectopic expression of TGF-β up-regulates S1PR3 levels in vitro and ex vivo Pharmacologic inhibition of TGF-β receptor or SMAD3 abrogates the TGF-β-stimulated S1PR3 up-regulation. Moreover, S1PR3 knockdown dramatically inhibits tumor growth and lung metastasis, whereas ectopic expression of S1PR3 promotes the growth of human lung adenocarcinoma cells in animals. Pharmacological inhibition of S1PR3 profoundly inhibits the growth of lung carcinoma in mice. Our studies suggest that levels of S1PR3 are up-regulated in human lung adenocarcinomas, at least in part due to the TGF-β/SMAD3 signaling axis. Furthermore, S1PR3 activity promotes the progression of human lung adenocarcinomas. Therefore, S1PR3 may represent a novel therapeutic target for the treatment of deadly lung adenocarcinomas.
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- the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602
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- From the Departments of Pathology and.,Karmanos Cancer Institute, and
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- From the Departments of Pathology and .,Karmanos Cancer Institute, and.,Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan 48201 and
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Blankenbach KV, Schwalm S, Pfeilschifter J, Meyer Zu Heringdorf D. Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Receptor-2 Antagonists: Therapeutic Potential and Potential Risks. Front Pharmacol 2016; 7:167. [PMID: 27445808 PMCID: PMC4914510 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2016.00167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2016] [Accepted: 06/03/2016] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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The sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) signaling system with its specific G-protein-coupled S1P receptors, the enzymes of S1P metabolism and the S1P transporters, offers a multitude of promising targets for drug development. Until today, drug development in this area has nearly exclusively focused on (functional) antagonists at the S1P1 receptor, which cause a unique phenotype of immunomodulation. Accordingly, the first-in class S1P1 receptor modulator, fingolimod, has been approved for the treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, and novel S1P1 receptor (functional) antagonists are being developed for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease, lupus erythematodes, or polymyositis. Besides the S1P1 receptor, also S1P2 and S1P3 are widely expressed and regulate many diverse functions throughout the body. The S1P2 receptor, in particular, often exerts cellular functions which are opposed to the functions of the S1P1 receptor. As a consequence, antagonists at the S1P2 receptor have the potential to be useful in a contrasting context and different areas of indication compared to S1P1 antagonists. The present review will focus on the therapeutic potential of S1P2 receptor antagonists and discuss their opportunities as well as their potential risks. Open questions and areas which require further investigations will be emphasized in particular.
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- Kira V Blankenbach
- Institut für Allgemeine Pharmakologie und Toxikologie, Klinikum der Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institut für Allgemeine Pharmakologie und Toxikologie, Klinikum der Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institut für Allgemeine Pharmakologie und Toxikologie, Klinikum der Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institut für Allgemeine Pharmakologie und Toxikologie, Klinikum der Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Dobierzewska A, Palominos M, Sanchez M, Dyhr M, Helgert K, Venegas-Araneda P, Tong S, Illanes SE. Impairment of Angiogenic Sphingosine Kinase-1/Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Receptors Pathway in Preeclampsia. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0157221. [PMID: 27284992 PMCID: PMC4902228 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0157221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2016] [Accepted: 05/26/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Preeclampsia (PE), is a serious pregnancy disorder characterized in the early gestation by shallow trophoblast invasion, impaired placental neo-angiogenesis, placental hypoxia and ischemia, which leads to maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Here we hypothesized that angiogenic sphingosine kinase-1 (SPHK1)/sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) receptors pathway is impaired in PE. We found that SPHK1 mRNA and protein expression are down-regulated in term placentae and term chorionic villous explants from patients with PE or severe PE (PES), compared with controls. Moreover, mRNA expression of angiogenic S1PR1 and S1PR3 receptors were decreased in placental samples of PE and PES patients, whereas anti-angiogenic S1PR2 was up-regulated in chorionic villous tissue of PES subjects, pointing to its potential atherogenic and inflammatory properties. Furthermore, in in vitro (JAR cells) and ex vivo (chorionic villous explants) models of placental hypoxia, SPHK1 mRNA and protein were strongly up-regulated under low oxygen tension (1% 02). In contrast, there was no change in SPHK1 expression under the conditions of placental physiological hypoxia (8% 02). In both models, nuclear protein levels of HIF1A were increased at 1% 02 during the time course, but there was no up-regulation at 8% 02, suggesting that SPHK1 and HIF1A might be the part of the same canonical pathway during hypoxia and that both contribute to placental neovascularization during early gestation. Taken together, this study suggest the SPHK1 pathway may play a role in the human early placentation process and may be involved in the pathogenesis of PE.
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- Aneta Dobierzewska
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Santiago, Chile
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- Translational Obstetrics Group, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Melbourne, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Santiago, Chile
- Department of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Clinica Davila, Santiago, Chile
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Zimmer J, Takahashi T, Duess JW, Hofmann AD, Puri P. Upregulation of S1P1 and Rac1 receptors in the pulmonary vasculature of nitrofen-induced congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Pediatr Surg Int 2016; 32:147-54. [PMID: 26543024 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-015-3825-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Sphingolipids play a crucial role in pulmonary development. The sphingosine kinase 1 (SphK1) modulates the synthesis of sphingolipid sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P). S1P regulates cell proliferation and angiogenesis via different receptors, S1P1, S1P2 and S1P3, which all influence the expression of Ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate 1 (Rac1). We designed this study to test the hypothesis that the S1P/Rac1 pathway is altered in the nitrofen-induced CDH model. METHODS Pregnant rats received nitrofen or vehicle on D9. On D21, fetuses were killed and divided into nitrofen and control group (n = 12). QRT-PCR, western blotting and confocal-immunofluorescence microscopy were performed to reveal pulmonary gene and protein expression levels of SphK1, S1P1, S1P2, S1P3 and Rac1. RESULTS Pulmonary gene expression of S1P1 and Rac1 was significantly increased in the CDH group compared to controls, whereas S1P2 and S1P3 expression was decreased. These results were confirmed by western blotting and confocal microscopy. SphK1 expression was not found to be altered. CONCLUSION The increased expression of S1P1 and Rac1 in the pulmonary vasculature of nitrofen-induced CDH lungs suggests that S1P1 and Rac1 are important mediators of PH in this model.
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- Julia Zimmer
- National Children's Research Centre, Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland
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- National Children's Research Centre, Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland
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- National Children's Research Centre, Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland
- School of Medicine and Medical Science and Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- National Children's Research Centre, Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- National Children's Research Centre, Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland.
- School of Medicine and Medical Science and Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
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Stolwijk JA, Matrougui K, Renken CW, Trebak M. Impedance analysis of GPCR-mediated changes in endothelial barrier function: overview and fundamental considerations for stable and reproducible measurements. Pflugers Arch 2015; 467:2193-218. [PMID: 25537398 PMCID: PMC4480219 DOI: 10.1007/s00424-014-1674-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2014] [Revised: 12/11/2014] [Accepted: 12/11/2014] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The past 20 years has seen significant growth in using impedance-based assays to understand the molecular underpinning of endothelial and epithelial barrier function in response to physiological agonists and pharmacological and toxicological compounds. Most studies on barrier function use G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) agonists which couple to fast and transient changes in barrier properties. The power of impedance-based techniques such as electric cell-substrate impedance sensing (ECIS) resides in its ability to detect minute changes in cell layer integrity label-free and in real-time ranging from seconds to days. We provide a comprehensive overview of the biophysical principles, applications, and recent developments in impedance-based methodologies. Despite extensive application of impedance analysis in endothelial barrier research, little attention has been paid to data analysis and critical experimental variables, which are both essential for signal stability and reproducibility. We describe the rationale behind common ECIS data presentation and interpretation and illustrate practical guidelines to improve signal intensity by adapting technical parameters such as electrode layout, monitoring frequency, or parameter (resistance versus impedance magnitude). Moreover, we discuss the impact of experimental parameters, including cell source, liquid handling, and agonist preparation on signal intensity and kinetics. Our discussions are supported by experimental data obtained from human microvascular endothelial cells challenged with three GPCR agonists, thrombin, histamine, and sphingosine-1-phosphate.
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- Judith A Stolwijk
- The SUNY College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE), SUNY Polytechnic Institute, State University of New York, 257 Fuller Rd., Albany, NY, 12203, USA
- Applied BioPhysics Inc., Troy, NY, USA
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, East Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA
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- The SUNY College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE), SUNY Polytechnic Institute, State University of New York, 257 Fuller Rd., Albany, NY, 12203, USA.
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Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Receptor Subtype 2 Signaling in Endothelial Senescence-Associated Functional Impairments and Inflammation. Curr Atheroscler Rep 2015; 17:504. [DOI: 10.1007/s11883-015-0504-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Chen S, Yang J, Xiang H, Chen W, Zhong H, Yang G, Fang T, Deng H, Yuan H, Chen AF, Lu H. Role of sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 1 and sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 2 in hyperglycemia-induced endothelial cell dysfunction. Int J Mol Med 2015; 35:1103-8. [PMID: 25673082 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2015.2100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2014] [Accepted: 02/02/2015] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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The hyperglycemia-induced production of oxidative stress results in endothelial cell dysfunction. Previous studies have demonstrated that sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) regulates an array of biological activities in endothelial cells mediated by sphingosine-1-phosphate receptors (S1PRs). However, the role of S1PR-mediated signaling pathways in hyperglycemia-induced endothelial cell dysfunction is currently unknown. In the present study, we aimed to explore the role of S1PRs in endothelial cell dysfunction. For this purpose, hyperglycemia-induced oxidative stress was examined using human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) cultured with either normal (5.6 mM) or high (25 mM) levels of glucose. The levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nitric oxide (NO) were determined by flow cytometric (FCM) analysis and nitrate reductase, respectively. Endothelial morphogenesis assay was performed in three-dimensional Matrigel. The mRNA and protein expression levels of S1PRs in the HUVECs were determined by RT-qPCR and western blot analysis, respectively. In addition, ROS, NO and endothelial morphogenesis assays were conducted using the high glucose-treated endothelial cells transfected with adenoviral vector expressing exogenous S1PR1 gene (pAd-S1PR1) or with adenoviral vector expressing S1PR2-specific shRNA (pAd-shRNA-S1PR2). The expression levels of S1PR1 and S1PR2 in the endothelial cells treated with high levels of glucose decreased and increased, respectively. However, the effects of high levels of glucose on S1PR3 were minimal. In addition, high levels of glucose enhanced ROS generation and markedly reduced NO generation and morphogenetic responses. Nevertheless, all the aforementioned changes were completely reversed by transfection with pAd-S1PR1 or pAd-shRNA-S1PR2, which increased S1PR1 and decreased S1PR2 expression, respectively. It can thus be concluded that S1PR1 and S1PR2 play crucial roles in hyperglycemia-induced endothelial cell dysfunction.
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- Shuhua Chen
- Center for Experimental Medical Research, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, P.R. China
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- Center for Experimental Medical Research, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, P.R. China
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- Center for Experimental Medical Research, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, P.R. China
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- Center for Experimental Medical Research, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, P.R. China
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- Center for Experimental Medical Research, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, P.R. China
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- Center for Experimental Medical Research, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, P.R. China
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- Center for Experimental Medical Research, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, P.R. China
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- Center for Experimental Medical Research, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, P.R. China
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- Center for Experimental Medical Research, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, P.R. China
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- Center for Experimental Medical Research, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, P.R. China
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- Center for Experimental Medical Research, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, P.R. China
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Li Q, Chen B, Zeng C, Fan A, Yuan Y, Guo X, Huang X, Huang Q. Differential activation of receptors and signal pathways upon stimulation by different doses of sphingosine-1-phosphate in endothelial cells. Exp Physiol 2014; 100:95-107. [PMID: 25557733 DOI: 10.1113/expphysiol.2014.082149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2014] [Accepted: 10/21/2014] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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NEW FINDINGS What is the central question of this study? Why do different doses of sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) induce distinct biological effects in endothelial cells? What is the main finding and its importance? S1P at physiological concentrations preserved endothelial barrier function by binding to S1P receptor 1, then triggering Ca(2+) release from endoplasmic reticulum through phosphoinositide phospholipase C and inositol triphosphate, and consequently strengthening tight junction and F-actin assembly through Rac1 activation. Excessive S1P induced endothelial malfunction by activating S1P receptor 2 and RhoA/ROCK pathway, causing F-actin and tight junction disorganisation. Extracellular Ca(2+) influx was involved in this process. Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) is a bioactive sphingolipid in plasma, and its plasma concentration can be adjusted through a complex metabolic process. The alterations in S1P levels and the activation of receptors collaboratively regulate distinct biological effects. This study was performed to investigate comparatively the effect of different concentrations of S1P on endothelial barrier function and to explore the roles of S1P receptors (S1PRs), Rho GTPases and calcium in S1P-induced endothelial responses. Endothelial barrier function was studied using transendothelial electric resistance and a resistance meter in human umbilical vein endothelial cells. Specific agonists or antagonists were applied to control the activation of S1P receptors and the release of calcium from different cellular compartments. The results indicated that at physiological concentrations, S1P preserved endothelial barrier function by binding with S1PR1. The activation of S1PR1 triggered the release of intracellular Ca(2+) from the endoplasmic reticulum through the PI-phospholipase C and inositol trisphosphate pathways. Consequently, the Rho GTPase Rac1 was activated, strengthening the assembly of tight junction proteins and F-actin. However, excessive S1P induced endothelial barrier dysfunction by activating S1PR2 followed by the RhoA/RhoA kinase pathway, causing the disorganization of F-actin and the disassembly of the tight junction protein ZO-1. An influx of extracellular Ca(2+) was involved in this process. These data suggest that physiological and excessive amounts of S1P induce different responses in human umbilical vein endothelial cells; the activation of the 1PR1-PLC-IP3 R-Ca(2+) -Rac1 pathway governs the low-dose S1P-enhanced endothelial barrier integrity, and the activation of S1PR2-calcium influx-RhoA/ROCK dominates the high-dose S1P-induced endothelial monolayer hyperpermeability response.
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- Qiang Li
- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory for Shock and Microcirculation Research of Guangdong Province, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, PR China
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Wilkerson BA, Argraves KM. The role of sphingosine-1-phosphate in endothelial barrier function. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA 2014; 1841:1403-1412. [PMID: 25009123 PMCID: PMC4169319 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbalip.2014.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2014] [Revised: 06/19/2014] [Accepted: 06/26/2014] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Loss of endothelial barrier function is implicated in the etiology of metastasis, atherosclerosis, sepsis and many other diseases. Studies suggest that sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P), particularly HDL-bound S1P (HDL-S1P) is essential for endothelial barrier homeostasis and that HDL-S1P may be protective against the loss of endothelial barrier function in disease. This review summarizes evidence providing mechanistic insights into how S1P maintains endothelial barrier function, highlighting the recent findings that implicate the major S1P carrier, HDL, in the maintenance of the persistent S1P-signaling needed to maintain endothelial barrier function. We review the mechanisms proposed for HDL maintenance of persistent S1P-signaling, the evidence supporting these mechanisms and the remaining fundamental questions.
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- Brent A Wilkerson
- Department of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology, Medical University of South Carolina, 173 Ashley Ave., BSB650, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology, Medical University of South Carolina, 173 Ashley Ave., BSB650, Charleston, SC 29425, USA.
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Sphingosine kinase 1 improves cutaneous wound healing in diabetic rats. Injury 2014; 45:1054-8. [PMID: 24685054 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2014.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2013] [Revised: 01/28/2014] [Accepted: 03/03/2014] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Diabetes is one of the most prevalent human metabolic diseases. Wound healing in diabetes is frequently impaired and treatment remains challenging. Sphingolipid metabolites play important roles in the regulation of glucose metabolism. SPK1 is the key enzyme in the sphingolipid metabolic pathway. S1P/SPK plays a pivotal role in the signalling pathways of diverse cellular processes including proliferation, differentiation, migration, apoptosis in diverse cell types. METHODS To investigate the role of sphingosine kinase 1 (SPK1) in skin injury, plasmids containing the SPK1 gene (pcDNA3-FLAG-SPK1) were applied to cutaneous wounds on a streptozotocin-induced diabetic rat model over a 21-day period. The wound area and rate of wound healing were determined. The histopathological features of the healed wounds were also observed, and SPK1 expression in the skin was detected by immunohistochemistry. RESULTS There was a significant decrease in wound area in diabetic rats treated with 125 and 60μg/wound pcDNA3-FLAG-SPK1 (P<0.001-0.01). The mean sizes of the wounds were 0.67±0.15cm(2), 0.83±0.18cm(2), and 1.09±0.23cm(2) in both treated and diabetic control group at the 7th day post-treatment respectively. In addition, wound healing in diabetic rats of test group was accelerated. At the 7th day, the mean rates of healing were 73.2±5.7% and 66±7.3% in test group of 125 and 60μg/wound respectively, and 55.4±9.9% in diabetic control group (P<0.001-0.01). Histology revealed that tissue sections from the treated diabetic rats contained more granulation tissue and capillaries than that of the control rats. There was high SPK1 expression in the skin of the treated diabetic rats. CONCLUSIONS SPK1 gene therapy may represent a novel approach to cutaneous wound healing.
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Poitevin S, Cussac D, Leroyer AS, Albinet V, Sarlon-Bartoli G, Guillet B, Hubert L, Andrieu-Abadie N, Couderc B, Parini A, Dignat-George F, Sabatier F. Sphingosine kinase 1 expressed by endothelial colony-forming cells has a critical role in their revascularization activity. Cardiovasc Res 2014; 103:121-30. [PMID: 24743591 DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvu104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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AIMS Cell therapy based on endothelial colony-forming cells (ECFCs) is a promising option for ischaemic cardiovascular diseases. A better understanding of the mechanisms by which these cells promote revascularization remains a critical challenge to improving their therapeutic potential. We aimed to identify the critical mechanisms involved in the revascularization activity of ECFCs by using the paracrine properties of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC). METHODS AND RESULTS Conditioned medium from human bone marrow-derived MSCs (MSC-CM) increased the angiogenic activity of cord blood ECFCs in vitro (proliferation, migration, and pseudo-tube formation), the survival of ECFCs in mice (Matrigel Plug assay), and the capacity of ECFCs to promote the recovery of blood perfusion in mice with hindlimb ischaemia. Furthermore, the capillary density in ischaemic gastrocnemius muscle was significantly increased in mice transplanted with the ECFCs pre-treated with the MSC-CM. The enhancement of ECFCs activity involved the up-regulation of sphingosine kinase 1 (SphK1) expression and activity. The inhibition of SphK1 in ECFCs by using an inhibitor or a siRNA knockdown of SphK1 prevented the stimulation of the ECFCs induced by the MSC-CM. The improvement of ECFC activity by MSC-CM also involved the up-regulation of sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 1 (S1P1) and a S1P/S1P1/3-dependent mechanism. Finally, we showed that the stimulation of ECFCs with exogenous S1P increased angiogenesis and promoted blood perfusion in hindlimb ischaemia. CONCLUSION The up-regulation of SphK1 and S1P-dependent pathways is critical for the angiogenic/vasculogenic activity of ECFCs. The identification of this pathway provides attractive targets to optimize cell-based therapy for revascularization in ischaemic diseases.
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- Stéphane Poitevin
- Aix-Marseille Université, Vascular Research Center of Marseille (VRCM), INSERM UMR-S 1076, Faculté de Pharmacie, 27 Bd Jean Moulin, 13385 Marseille Cedex 05, France
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- Institut des Maladies Métaboliques et Cardiovasculaires, INSERM U1048, Université de Toulouse III, 1 Av Jean Poulhès, BP 84225, 31432 Toulouse Cedex 4, France
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- Aix-Marseille Université, Vascular Research Center of Marseille (VRCM), INSERM UMR-S 1076, Faculté de Pharmacie, 27 Bd Jean Moulin, 13385 Marseille Cedex 05, France
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- Centre de Recherche en Cancérologie, INSERM UMR-1037, Université de Toulouse III, BP 84225, CHU Rangueil, 31432 Toulouse Cedex 4, France
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- Aix-Marseille Université, Vascular Research Center of Marseille (VRCM), INSERM UMR-S 1076, Faculté de Pharmacie, 27 Bd Jean Moulin, 13385 Marseille Cedex 05, France
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- Aix-Marseille Université, Vascular Research Center of Marseille (VRCM), INSERM UMR-S 1076, Faculté de Pharmacie, 27 Bd Jean Moulin, 13385 Marseille Cedex 05, France
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- Aix-Marseille Université, Vascular Research Center of Marseille (VRCM), INSERM UMR-S 1076, Faculté de Pharmacie, 27 Bd Jean Moulin, 13385 Marseille Cedex 05, France
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- Centre de Recherche en Cancérologie, INSERM UMR-1037, Université de Toulouse III, BP 84225, CHU Rangueil, 31432 Toulouse Cedex 4, France
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- EA 4553: Individualisation des Traitements des Cancers Ovariens et ORL, Institut Claudius Regaud, 20-24 rue du Pont St Pierre, 31052 Toulouse Cedex 4, France
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- Institut des Maladies Métaboliques et Cardiovasculaires, INSERM U1048, Université de Toulouse III, 1 Av Jean Poulhès, BP 84225, 31432 Toulouse Cedex 4, France
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- Aix-Marseille Université, Vascular Research Center of Marseille (VRCM), INSERM UMR-S 1076, Faculté de Pharmacie, 27 Bd Jean Moulin, 13385 Marseille Cedex 05, France
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- Aix-Marseille Université, Vascular Research Center of Marseille (VRCM), INSERM UMR-S 1076, Faculté de Pharmacie, 27 Bd Jean Moulin, 13385 Marseille Cedex 05, France
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Zhang W, Zhao J, Lee JF, Gartung A, Jawadi H, Lambiv WL, Honn KV, Lee MJ. ETS-1-mediated transcriptional up-regulation of CD44 is required for sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor subtype 3-stimulated chemotaxis. J Biol Chem 2013; 288:32126-32137. [PMID: 24064218 PMCID: PMC3820853 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m113.495218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2013] [Revised: 09/18/2013] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P)-regulated chemotaxis plays critical roles in various physiological and pathophysiological conditions. S1P-regulated chemotaxis is mediated by the S1P family of G-protein-coupled receptors. However, molecular details of the S1P-regulated chemotaxis are incompletely understood. Cultured human lung adenocarcinoma cell lines abundantly express S1P receptor subtype 3 (S1P3), thus providing a tractable in vitro system to characterize molecular mechanism(s) underlying the S1P3 receptor-regulated chemotactic response. S1P treatment enhances CD44 expression and induces membrane localization of CD44 polypeptides via the S1P3/Rho kinase (ROCK) signaling pathway. Knockdown of CD44 completely diminishes the S1P-stimulated chemotaxis. Promoter analysis suggests that the CD44 promoter contains binding sites of the ETS-1 (v-ets erythroblastosis virus E26 oncogene homolog 1) transcriptional factor. ChIP assay confirms that S1P treatment stimulates the binding of ETS-1 to the CD44 promoter region. Moreover, S1P induces the expression and nuclear translocation of ETS-1. Knockdown of S1P3 or inhibition of ROCK abrogates the S1P-induced ETS-1 expression. Furthermore, knockdown of ETS-1 inhibits the S1P-induced CD44 expression and cell migration. In addition, we showed that S1P3/ROCK signaling up-regulates ETS-1 via the activity of JNK. Collectively, we characterized a novel signaling axis, i.e., ROCK-JNK-ETS-1-CD44 pathway, which plays an essential role in the S1P3-regulated chemotactic response.
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- Wenliang Zhang
- From the Department of Pathology,; the Bioactive Lipid Research Program
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- From the Department of Pathology,; the Bioactive Lipid Research Program
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- From the Department of Pathology,; the Bioactive Lipid Research Program
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- From the Department of Pathology,; the Bioactive Lipid Research Program
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- From the Department of Pathology,; the Bioactive Lipid Research Program,; the Karmanos Cancer Institute
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- From the Department of Pathology,; the Bioactive Lipid Research Program,; the Karmanos Cancer Institute; the Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan 48201.
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Zhang W, An J, Jawadi H, Siow DL, Lee JF, Zhao J, Gartung A, Maddipati KR, Honn KV, Wattenberg BW, Lee MJ. Sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor-2 mediated NFκB activation contributes to tumor necrosis factor-α induced VCAM-1 and ICAM-1 expression in endothelial cells. Prostaglandins Other Lipid Mediat 2013; 106:62-71. [PMID: 23770055 PMCID: PMC3844125 DOI: 10.1016/j.prostaglandins.2013.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2012] [Revised: 05/29/2013] [Accepted: 06/03/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) regulates a wide array of biological functions in endothelial cells. We previously showed that S1P receptor subtype 2 (S1P2) is significantly up-regulated in the atherosclerotic endothelium (J. Biol. Chem. 283:30363, 2008). In this study, we investigated the roles of S1P2-mediated signaling in the proinflammatory responses of endothelial cells. Treatment with tumor necrosis factor-α (TNFα), a proinflammatory cytokine, increased the expression of S1P2 receptors in endothelial cells. TNFα treatment also enhanced sphingosine kinase 1 expression and increased S1P production. Pharmacological inhibition or knockdown of S1P2 receptors completely abrogated the TNFα-induced VCAM-1 (vascular cell adhesion molecule 1) and ICAM-1 (intercellular adhesion molecule 1) expression in endothelial cells. In contrast, pharmacological inhibition or knockdown of other S1P receptor subtypes had no effect on the TNFα-stimulated ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 expression. Moreover, ectopic expression of S1P2 receptors increased VCAM-1 and ICAM-1 expression in endothelial cells in response to S1P stimulation. Mechanistically, we show that antagonizing S1P2 signaling markedly inhibited the TNFα-stimulated NFκB activation. Utilizing the NFκB reporter luciferase assay, the S1P/S1P2 signaling was shown to stimulate NFκB activation. Moreover, the S1P/S1P2-stimulated VCAM-1/ICAM-1 expression was completely abolished by the pharmacological inhibitor of NFκB. Collectively, our data suggest that TNFα treatment activates autocrine S1P/S1P2 signaling, which subsequently activates NFκB and leads to the proinflammatory responses in endothelial cells.
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- WenLiang Zhang
- Bioactive Lipid Research Program, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan 48202
- Department of Pathology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan 48202
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- Bioactive Lipid Research Program, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan 48202
- Department of Pathology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan 48202
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- Bioactive Lipid Research Program, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan 48202
- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan 48202
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- James Graham Brown Cancer Center, Department of Medicine, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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- Bioactive Lipid Research Program, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan 48202
- Department of Pathology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan 48202
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- Bioactive Lipid Research Program, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan 48202
- Department of Pathology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan 48202
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- Bioactive Lipid Research Program, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan 48202
- Department of Pathology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan 48202
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- Bioactive Lipid Research Program, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan 48202
- Department of Pathology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan 48202
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- Bioactive Lipid Research Program, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan 48202
- Department of Pathology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan 48202
- Department of Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan 48202
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- James Graham Brown Cancer Center, Department of Medicine, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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- Bioactive Lipid Research Program, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan 48202
- Department of Pathology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan 48202
- Department of Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan 48202
- Department of Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan 48202
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Fu SS, Li FJ, Wang YY, You AB, Qie YL, Meng X, Li JR, Li BC, Zhang Y, Da Li Q. Kallikrein gene-modified EPCs induce angiogenesis in rats with ischemic hindlimb and correlate with integrin αvβ3 expression. PLoS One 2013; 8:e73035. [PMID: 24019890 PMCID: PMC3760867 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0073035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2013] [Accepted: 07/16/2013] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background Human tissue kallikrein (hTK) plays an essential role in the physiological and pathological mechanisms of blood vessels. This study aimed to determine whether angiogenesis induced by endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) transduced with the adenovirus-mediated hTK gene could improve blood flow in rat hindlimb ischemia in vivo and to establish a promising mechanism in vitro. Methods EPCs transduced with adenovirus encoding hTK-162 (i.e., Ad/hTK-transduced EPCs or Ad/GFP-transduced EPCs) were administered to Wister rats with hindlimb ischemia through therapeutic neovascularization. Muscular capillary density (MCD), blood flow (BF), and the number of myofibers were measured at days 7, 14, and 21 after treatment. Expressions of integrin αvβ3 and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) were detected on the surface of EPCs. Results MCD, BF, and the number of myofibers in rats with Ad/hTK-transduced EPCs remarkably increased at day 21 after treatment compared with rats with Ad/GFP-transduced EPCs or the control group (P<0.01). Expressions of integrin αvβ3 and eNOS protein on the surface of EPCs also increased in rats with Ad/hTK-transduced EPCs. The levels of integrin αvβ3 expression were reduced by PI3K and eNOS blockade, and the inhibitor of integrin αvβ3 abrogated the migration and adhesion of hTK-transduced EPCs (P<0.05). Conclusion hTK gene delivery in vivo improves the natural angiogenic response to ischemia. The ability of hTK gene-transduced EPCs can be enhanced in vitro, in which integrin αvβ3 plays a role in the process.
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- Shen Shen Fu
- Department of Medicine, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Medicine, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Medicine, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Medicine, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Medicine, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Medicine, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Medicine, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Medicine, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Medicine, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Medicine, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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Adada M, Canals D, Hannun YA, Obeid LM. Sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 2. FEBS J 2013; 280:6354-66. [PMID: 23879641 DOI: 10.1111/febs.12446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2013] [Revised: 07/15/2013] [Accepted: 07/22/2013] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) is a potent bioactive sphingolipid involved in cell proliferation, angiogenesis, inflammation and malignant transformation among other functions. S1P acts either directly on intracellular targets or activates G protein-coupled receptors, specifically five S1P receptors (S1PRs). The identified S1PRs differ in cellular and tissue distribution, and each is coupled to specific G proteins, which mediate unique functions. Here, we describe functional characteristics of all five receptors, emphasizing S1PR2, which is critical in the immune, nervous, metabolic, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and renal systems. This review also describes the role of this receptor in tumor growth and metastasis and suggests potential therapeutic avenues that exploit S1PR2.
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- Mohamad Adada
- Department of Medicine, Stony Brook University, NY, USA
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Usatyuk PV, Burns M, Mohan V, Pendyala S, He D, Ebenezer DL, Harijith A, Fu P, Huang LS, Bear JE, Garcia JGN, Natarajan V. Coronin 1B regulates S1P-induced human lung endothelial cell chemotaxis: role of PLD2, protein kinase C and Rac1 signal transduction. PLoS One 2013; 8:e63007. [PMID: 23667561 PMCID: PMC3648575 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0063007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2012] [Accepted: 03/27/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Coronins are a highly conserved family of actin binding proteins that regulate actin-dependent processes such as cell motility and endocytosis. We found that treatment of human pulmonary artery endothelial cells (HPAECs) with the bioactive lipid, sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) rapidly stimulates coronin 1B translocation to lamellipodia at the cell leading edge, which is required for S1P-induced chemotaxis. Further, S1P-induced chemotaxis of HPAECs was attenuated by pretreatment with small interfering RNA (siRNA) targeting coronin 1B (∼36%), PLD2 (∼45%) or Rac1 (∼50%) compared to scrambled siRNA controls. Down regulation PLD2 expression by siRNA also attenuated S1P-induced coronin 1B translocation to the leading edge of the cell periphery while PLD1 silencing had no effect. Also, S1P-induced coronin 1B redistribution to cell periphery and chemotaxis was attenuated by inhibition of Rac1 and over-expression of dominant negative PKC δ, ε and ζ isoforms in HPAECs. These results demonstrate that S1P activation of PLD2, PKC and Rac1 is part of the signaling cascade that regulates coronin 1B translocation to the cell periphery and the ensuing cell chemotaxis.
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- Peter V Usatyuk
- Institute for Personalized Respiratory Medicine, University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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Vasculogenic cytokines in wound healing. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2013; 2013:190486. [PMID: 23555076 PMCID: PMC3600243 DOI: 10.1155/2013/190486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2012] [Revised: 01/08/2013] [Accepted: 01/23/2013] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Chronic wounds represent a growing healthcare burden that particularly afflicts aged, diabetic, vasculopathic, and obese patients. Studies have shown that nonhealing wounds are characterized by dysregulated cytokine networks that impair blood vessel formation. Two distinct forms of neovascularization have been described: vasculogenesis (driven by bone-marrow-derived circulating endothelial progenitor cells) and angiogenesis (local endothelial cell sprouting from existing vasculature). Researchers have traditionally focused on angiogenesis but defects in vasculogenesis are increasingly recognized to impact diseases including wound healing. A more comprehensive understanding of vasculogenic cytokine networks may facilitate the development of novel strategies to treat recalcitrant wounds. Further, the clinical success of endothelial progenitor cell-based therapies will depend not only on the delivery of the cells themselves but also on the appropriate cytokine milieu to promote tissue regeneration. This paper will highlight major cytokines involved in vasculogenesis within the context of cutaneous wound healing.
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The control of the balance between ceramide and sphingosine-1-phosphate by sphingosine kinase: Oxidative stress and the seesaw of cell survival and death. Comp Biochem Physiol B Biochem Mol Biol 2012; 163:26-36. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpb.2012.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 147] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2012] [Revised: 05/09/2012] [Accepted: 05/12/2012] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Korybalska K, Kawka E, Kusch A, Aregger F, Dragun D, Jorres A, Breborowicz A, Witowski J. Recovery of Senescent Endothelial Cells From Injury. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2012; 68:250-7. [DOI: 10.1093/gerona/gls169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Hsu A, Zhang W, Lee JF, An J, Ekambaram P, Liu J, Honn KV, Klinge CM, Lee MJ. Sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor-3 signaling up-regulates epidermal growth factor receptor and enhances epidermal growth factor receptor-mediated carcinogenic activities in cultured lung adenocarcinoma cells. Int J Oncol 2012; 40:1619-26. [PMID: 22344462 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2012.1379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2011] [Accepted: 10/20/2011] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) regulates a wide array of biological functions. However, the role of S1P signaling in tumorigenesis remains to be elucidated. In this study, we show that S1P receptor subtype 3 (S1P₃) is markedly up-regulated in a subset of lung adenocarcinoma cells compared to normal lung epithelial cells. Specific knockdown of S1P₃ receptors inhibits proliferation and anchorage-independent growth of lung adenocarcinoma cells. Mechanistically, we demonstrate that S1P₃ signaling increases epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) expression via the Rho kinase (ROCK) pathway in lung adenocarcinoma cells. Nuclear run-off analysis indicates that S1P/S1P₃ signaling transcriptionally increases EGFR expression. Knockdown of S1P₃ receptors diminishes the S1P-stimulated EGFR expression in lung adenocarcinoma cells. Moreover, S1P treatment greatly enhances EGF-stimulated colony formation, proliferation and invasion of lung adenocarcinoma cells. Together, these results suggest that the enhanced S1P₃-EGFR signaling axis may contribute to the tumorigenesis or progression of lung adenocarcinomas.
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- Andrew Hsu
- Bioactive Lipid Research Program, Department of Pathology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 423 Chemistry Building, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
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Du J, Zeng C, Li Q, Chen B, Liu H, Huang X, Huang Q. LPS and TNF-α induce expression of sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor-2 in human microvascular endothelial cells. Pathol Res Pract 2012; 208:82-8. [PMID: 22244964 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2011.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2011] [Revised: 10/18/2011] [Accepted: 11/13/2011] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) is a bioactive sophospholipid with various S1P receptor (S1PR) expression profiles in cells of different origin. S1PR1, R3 and - to a lesser extent - R2 were the main receptors expressed in most of endothelial cells (ECs). The balances in the expression and activation of S1PR1, R2 and R3 help to maintain the physiological functions of ECs. Reverse transcription-PCR and Western blotting were used to detect the mRNA transcript level and protein expression of S1PR. Endothelial barrier function was measured by transflux of tracer protein through endothelial monolayer. Human dermal microvascular ECs predominantly expressed S1PR1 and S1PR3. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) or tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) significantly upregulated S1PR2 mRNA and protein levels. The application of S1PR2 antagonist JTE-013 decreased the endothelial monolayer hyper-permeability response induced by LPS and TNF-α. Inflammatory mediators LPS and TNF-α induce S1PR2 expression in endothelium, suggesting that S1PR2 up-regulation may be involved in LPS and TNF-α elicited endothelial barrier dysfunction.
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- Jing Du
- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Lab for Shock and Microcirculation Research of Guangdong Province, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China
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Lu H, Yuan H, Chen S, Huang L, Xiang H, Yang G, Deng H, Zhou J. Senescent endothelial dysfunction is attributed to the up-regulation of sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor-2 in aged rats. Mol Cell Biochem 2011; 363:217-24. [PMID: 22139303 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-011-1173-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2011] [Accepted: 11/24/2011] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) regulates an array of biological activities in various cell types. Many S1P-regulated functions are mediated by S1P receptor subtypes. Previous studies have shown that the S1P receptor-2 (S1P(2) receptor) is involved in senescence of endothelial cells in vitro. However, the functional outcomes of S1P(2) receptor-mediated signaling pathways in a physiological environment are currently unknown. The main aim of this study was to explore the underlying mechanisms of senescent-associated impairments in pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells (PMECs) isolated from young and aged rats in vivo. The expression of S1P receptor subtypes in PMECs was detected using RT-PCR and Western blot analyses. The chemotaxis of PMECs was measured using the transwell migration assay. The endothelial morphogenesis assay was performed in three-dimensional Matrigel. The wound-healing assay was performed using a scratch wound model on primary PMEC monolayers. We observed that the S1P(2) receptor was markedly increased and S1P-regulated responses were significantly inhibited in PMECs isolated from aged rats. Furthermore, the senescent-associated impairments were revoked by the down-regulation of the S1P(2) receptor in senescent PMECs. These results indicate that the impaired functions (such as chemotactic, wound healing, and morphogenetic responses) in senescent PMECs in vivo are mediated by the S1P(2) receptor.
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- Hongwei Lu
- Center for Experimental Medical Research, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, People's Republic of China
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Gu Y, Forostyan T, Sabbadini R, Rosenblatt J. Epithelial cell extrusion requires the sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 2 pathway. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 193:667-76. [PMID: 21555463 PMCID: PMC3166871 DOI: 10.1083/jcb.201010075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Apoptotic epithelial cells signal to neighboring cells to induce dying cell extrusion by releasing sphingosine-1-phosphate. To maintain an intact barrier, epithelia eliminate dying cells by extrusion. During extrusion, a cell destined for apoptosis signals its neighboring cells to form and contract a ring of actin and myosin, which squeezes the dying cell out of the epithelium. Here, we demonstrate that the signal produced by dying cells to initiate this process is sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P). Decreasing S1P synthesis by inhibiting sphingosine kinase activity or by blocking extracellular S1P access to its receptor prevented apoptotic cell extrusion. Extracellular S1P activates extrusion by binding the S1P2 receptor in the cells neighboring a dying cell, as S1P2 knockdown in these cells or its loss in a zebrafish mutant disrupted cell extrusion. Because live cells can also be extruded, we predict that this S1P pathway may also be important for driving delamination of stem cells during differentiation or invasion of cancer cells.
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- Yapeng Gu
- Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
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Liu J, Hsu A, Lee JF, Cramer DE, Lee MJ. To stay or to leave: Stem cells and progenitor cells navigating the S1P gradient. World J Biol Chem 2011; 2:1-13. [PMID: 21472036 PMCID: PMC3070303 DOI: 10.4331/wjbc.v2.i1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2010] [Revised: 11/25/2010] [Accepted: 12/02/2010] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Most hematopoietic stem progenitor cells (HSPCs) reside in bone marrow (BM), but a small amount of HSPCs have been found to circulate between BM and tissues through blood and lymph. Several lines of evidence suggest that sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) gradient triggers HSPC egression to blood circulation after mobilization from BM stem cell niches. Stem cells also visit certain tissues. After a temporary 36 h short stay in local tissues, HSPCs go to lymph in response to S1P gradient between lymph and tissue and eventually enter the blood circulation. S1P also has a role in the guidance of the primitive HSPCs homing to BM in vivo, as S1P analogue FTY720 treatment can improve HSPC BM homing and engraftment. In stress conditions, various stem cells or progenitor cells can be attracted to local injured tissues and participate in local tissue cell differentiation and tissue rebuilding through modulation the expression level of S1P1, S1P2 or S1P3 receptors. Hence, S1P is important for stem cells circulation in blood system to accomplish its role in body surveillance and injury recovery.
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- Jingjing Liu
- Jingjing Liu, Andrew Hsu, Jen-Fu Lee, Menq-Jer Lee, Department of Pathology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI 48202, United States
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Takuwa Y, Du W, Qi X, Okamoto Y, Takuwa N, Yoshioka K. Roles of sphingosine-1-phosphate signaling in angiogenesis. World J Biol Chem 2010; 1:298-306. [PMID: 21537463 PMCID: PMC3083935 DOI: 10.4331/wjbc.v1.i10.298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2010] [Revised: 09/15/2010] [Accepted: 09/22/2010] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) is a blood-borne lipid mediator with pleiotropic biological activities. S1P acts via the specific cell surface G-protein-coupled receptors, S1P1-5. S1P1 and S1P2 were originally identified from vascular endothelial cells (ECs) and smooth muscle cells, respectively. Emerging evidence shows that S1P plays crucial roles in the regulation of vascular functions, including vascular formation, barrier protection and vascular tone via S1P1, S1P2 and S1P3. In particular, S1P regulates vascular formation through multiple mechanisms; S1P exerts both positive and negative effects on angiogenesis and vascular maturation. The positive and negative effects of S1P are mediated by S1P1 and S1P2, respectively. These effects of S1P1 and S1P2 are probably mediated by the S1P receptors expressed in multiple cell types including ECs and bone-marrow-derived cells. The receptor-subtype-specific, distinct effects of S1P favor the development of novel therapeutic tactics for antitumor angiogenesis in cancer and therapeutic angiogenesis in ischemic diseases.
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- Yoh Takuwa
- Yoh Takuwa, Wa Du, Xun Qi, Yasuo Okamoto, Noriko Takuwa, Kazuaki Yoshioka, Department of Physiology, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medicine, 13-1 Takara-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-8640, Japan
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Yoshida T, Komaki M, Hattori H, Negishi J, Kishida A, Morita I, Abe M. Therapeutic angiogenesis by implantation of a capillary structure constituted of human adipose tissue microvascular endothelial cells. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2010; 30:1300-6. [PMID: 20431071 DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.109.198994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We previously reported a novel technology for the engineering of a capillary network using an optical lithographic technique. To apply this technology to the therapy of ischemic diseases, we tested human omental microvascular endothelial cells (HOMECs) as an autologous cell source and decellularized human amniotic membranes (DC-AMs) as a pathogen-free and low immunogenic transplantation scaffold. METHODS AND RESULTS Human umbilical vein endothelial cells were aligned on a patterned glass substrate and formed a capillary structure when transferred onto an amniotic membrane (AM). In contrast, HOMECs were scattered and did not form a capillary structure on AMs. Treatment of HOMECs with sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) inhibited HOMEC migration and enabled HOMEC formation of a capillary structure on AMs. Using quantitative RT-PCR and Western blot analyses, we demonstrated that the main S1P receptor in HOMECs is S1P(2), which is lacking in human umbilical vein endothelial cells, and that inhibition of cell migration by S1P is mediated through an S1P(2)-Rho-Rho-associated kinase signaling pathway. Implantation of capillaries engineered on DC-AMs into a hindlimb ischemic nude mouse model significantly increased blood perfusion compared with controls. CONCLUSIONS A capillary network consisting of HOMECs on DC-AMs can be engineered ex vivo using printing technology and S1P treatment. This method for regeneration of a capillary network may have therapeutic potential for ischemic diseases.
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- Tomoko Yoshida
- Department of Nanomedicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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Gruber HE, Hoelscher GL, Ingram JA, Zinchenko N, Hanley EN. Senescent vs. non-senescent cells in the human annulus in vivo: cell harvest with laser capture microdissection and gene expression studies with microarray analysis. BMC Biotechnol 2010; 10:5. [PMID: 20109216 PMCID: PMC2828399 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6750-10-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2009] [Accepted: 01/28/2010] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Senescent cells are well-recognized in the aging/degenerating human disc. Senescent cells are viable, cannot divide, remain metabolically active and accumulate within the disc over time. Molecular analysis of senescent cells in tissue offers a special challenge since there are no cell surface markers for senescence which would let one use fluorescence-activated cell sorting as a method for separating out senescent cells. METHODS We employed a novel laser capture microdissection (LCM) design to selectively harvest senescent and non-senescent annulus cells in paraffin-embedded tissue, and compared their gene expression with microarray analysis. LCM was used to separately harvest senescent and non-senescent cells from 11 human annulus specimens. RESULTS Microarray analysis revealed significant differences in expression levels in senescent cells vs non-senescent cells: 292 genes were upregulated, and 321 downregulated. Genes with established relationships to senescence were found to be significantly upregulated in senescent cells vs. non-senescent cells: p38 (MPAK14), RB-Associated KRAB zinc finger, Discoidin, CUB and LCCL domain, growth arrest and DNA-damage inducible beta, p28ING5, sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 2 and somatostatin receptor 3; cyclin-dependent kinase 8 showed significant downregulation in senescent cells. Nitric oxidase synthase 1, and heat shock 70 kDa protein 6, both of which were significantly down-regulated in senescent cells, also showed significant changes. Additional genes related to cytokines, cell proliferation, and other processes were also identified. CONCLUSIONS Our LCM-microarray analyses identified a set of genes associated with senescence which were significantly upregulated in senescent vs non-senescent cells in the human annulus. These genes include p38 MAP kinase, discoidin, inhibitor of growth family member 5, and growth arrest and DNA-damage-inducible beta. Other genes, including genes associated with cell proliferation, extracellular matrix formation, cell signaling and other cell functions also showed significant modulation in senescent vs non-senescent cells. The aging/degenerating disc undergoes a well-recognized loss of cells; understanding senescent cells is important since their presence further reduces the disc's ability to generate new cells to replace those lost to necrosis or apoptosis.
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- Helen E Gruber
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA.
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Du W, Takuwa N, Yoshioka K, Okamoto Y, Gonda K, Sugihara K, Fukamizu A, Asano M, Takuwa Y. S1P(2), the G protein-coupled receptor for sphingosine-1-phosphate, negatively regulates tumor angiogenesis and tumor growth in vivo in mice. Cancer Res 2010; 70:772-81. [PMID: 20068174 DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-09-2722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) has been implicated in tumor angiogenesis by acting through the G(i)-coupled chemotactic receptor S1P(1). Here, we report that the distinct receptor S1P(2) is responsible for mediating the G(12/13)/Rho-dependent inhibitory effects of S1P on Akt, Rac, and cell migration, thereby negatively regulating tumor angiogenesis and tumor growth. By using S1P(2)(LacZ/+) mice, we found that S1P(2) was expressed in both tumor and normal blood vessels in many organs, in both endothelial cells (EC) and vascular smooth muscle cells, as well as in tumor-associated, CD11b-positive bone marrow-derived cells (BMDC). Lewis lung carcinoma or B16 melanoma cells implanted in S1P(2)-deficient (S1P(2)(-/-)) mice displayed accelerated tumor growth and angiogenesis with enhanced association of vascular smooth muscle cells and pericytes. S1P(2)(-/-) ECs exhibited enhanced Rac activity, Akt phosphorylation, cell migration, proliferation, and tube formation in vitro. Coinjection of S1P(2)(-/-) ECs and tumor cells into wild-type mice also produced a relative enhancement of tumor growth and angiogenesis in vivo. S1P(2)(-/-) mice were also more efficient at recruiting CD11b-positive BMDCs into tumors compared with wild-type siblings. Bone marrow chimera experiments revealed that S1P(2) acted in BMDCs to promote tumor growth and angiogenesis. Our results indicate that, in contrast to endothelial S1P(1), which stimulates tumor angiogenesis, S1P(2) on ECs and BMDCs mediates a potent inhibition of tumor angiogenesis, suggesting a novel therapeutic tactic for anticancer treatment.
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- Wa Du
- Department of Physiology, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medicine, Kanazawa 920-8640, Japan
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Skoura A, Hla T. Regulation of vascular physiology and pathology by the S1P2 receptor subtype. Cardiovasc Res 2009; 82:221-8. [PMID: 19287048 DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvp088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) is now recognized as a lipid mediator that acts via G-protein-coupled receptors. S1P receptors couple to various heterotrimeric G-proteins and regulate downstream targets and ultimately cell behaviour. The prototypical S1P1 receptor is known to couple to Gi and regulates angiogenesis, vascular development, and immune cell trafficking. In this review, we focus our attention on the S1P2 receptor, which has a unique G-protein-coupling property in that it preferentially activates the G(12/13) pathway. Recent studies indicate that the S1P2 receptor regulates critical intracellular signalling pathways, such as Rho GTPase, the phosphatase PTEN, and VE-cadherin-based adherens junctions. Analysis of mutant mice has revealed the critical role of this receptor in inner ear physiology, heart and vascular development, vascular remodelling, and vascular tone, permeability, and angiogenesis in vertebrates. These studies suggest that selective modulation of S1P2 receptor function by pharmacological tools may be useful in a variety of pathological conditions.
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- Athanasia Skoura
- Center for Vascular Biology, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030-3501, USA
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Lee JF, Gordon S, Estrada R, Wang L, Siow DL, Wattenberg BW, Lominadze D, Lee MJ. Balance of S1P1 and S1P2 signaling regulates peripheral microvascular permeability in rat cremaster muscle vasculature. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2008; 296:H33-42. [PMID: 19011048 DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00097.2008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) regulates various molecular and cellular events in cultured endothelial cells, such as cytoskeletal restructuring, cell-extracellular matrix interactions, and intercellular junction interactions. We utilized the venular leakage model of the cremaster muscle vascular bed in Sprague-Dawley rats to investigate the role of S1P signaling in regulation of microvascular permeability. S1P signaling is mediated by the S1P family of G protein-coupled receptors (S1P(1-5) receptors). S1P(1) and S1P(2) receptors, which transduce stimulatory and inhibitory signaling, respectively, are expressed in the endothelium of the cremaster muscle vasculature. S1P administration alone via the carotid artery was unable to protect against histamine-induced venular leakage of the cremaster muscle vascular bed in Sprague-Dawley rats. However, activation of S1P(1)-mediated signaling by SEW2871 and FTY720, two agonists of S1P(1), significantly inhibited histamine-induced microvascular leakage. Treatment with VPC 23019 to antagonize S1P(1)-regulated signaling greatly potentiated histamine-induced venular leakage. After inhibition of S1P(2) signaling by JTE-013, a specific antagonist of S1P(2), S1P was able to protect microvascular permeability in vivo. Moreover, endothelial tight junctions and barrier function were regulated by S1P(1)- and S1P(2)-mediated signaling in a concerted manner in cultured endothelial cells. These data suggest that the balance between S1P(1) and S1P(2) signaling regulates the homeostasis of microvascular permeability in the peripheral circulation and, thus, may affect total peripheral vascular resistance.
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- Jen-Fu Lee
- Gheens Center on Aging, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky 40202, USA
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