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Jiang L, Yang D, Zhang Z, Xu L, Jiang Q, Tong Y, Zheng L. Elucidating the role of Rhodiola rosea L. in sepsis-induced acute lung injury via network pharmacology: emphasis on inflammatory response, oxidative stress, and the PI3K-AKT pathway. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2024; 62:272-284. [PMID: 38445620 PMCID: PMC10919309 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2024.2319117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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CONTEXT Sepsis-induced acute lung injury (ALI) is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Rhodiola rosea L. (Crassulaceae) (RR) and its extracts have shown anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and lung-protective effects. OBJECTIVE This study elucidates the molecular mechanisms of RR against sepsis-induced ALI. MATERIALS AND METHODS The pivotal targets of RR against sepsis-induced ALI and underlying mechanisms were revealed by network pharmacology and molecular docking. Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were stimulated by 1 μg/mL lipopolysaccharide for 0.5 h and treated with 6.3, 12.5, 25, 50, 100, and 200 μg/mL RR for 24 h. Then, the lipopolysaccharide-stimulated HUVECs were subjected to cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8), enzyme-linked immunosorbent, apoptosis, and Western blot analyses. C57BL/6 mice were divided into sham, model, low-dose (40 mg/kg), mid-dose (80 mg/kg), and high-dose (160 mg/kg) RR groups. The mouse model was constructed through caecal ligation and puncture, and histological, apoptosis, and Western blot analyses were performed for further validation. RESULTS We identified six hub targets (MPO, HRAS, PPARG, FGF2, JUN, and IL6), and the PI3K-AKT pathway was the core pathway. CCK-8 assays showed that RR promoted the viability of the lipopolysaccharide-stimulated HUVECs [median effective dose (ED50) = 18.98 μg/mL]. Furthermore, RR inhibited inflammation, oxidative stress, cell apoptosis, and PI3K-AKT activation in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated HUVECs and ALI mice, which was consistent with the network pharmacology results. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION This study provides foundational knowledge of the effective components, potential targets, and molecular mechanisms of RR against ALI, which could be critical for developing targeted therapeutic strategies for sepsis-induced ALI.
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- Lu Jiang
- Department of Emergency, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Emergency, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Emergency, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Emergency, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Emergency, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Emergency, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Medical Administration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Liu L, Zhao B, Yu Y, Gao W, Liu W, Chen L, Xia Z, Cao Q. Vascular Aging in Ischemic Stroke. J Am Heart Assoc 2024; 13:e033341. [PMID: 39023057 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.033341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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Cellular senescence, a permanent halt in cell division due to stress, spurs functional and structural changes, contributing to vascular aging characterized by endothelial dysfunction and vascular remodeling. This process raises the risk of ischemic stroke (IS) in older individuals, with its mechanisms still not completely understood despite ongoing research efforts. In this review, we have analyzed the impact of vascular aging on increasing susceptibility and exacerbating the pathology of IS. We have emphasized the detrimental effects of endothelial dysfunction and vascular remodeling influenced by oxidative stress and inflammatory response on vascular aging and IS. Our goal is to aid the understanding of vascular aging and IS pathogenesis, particularly benefiting older adults with high risk of IS.
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- Lian Liu
- Department of Anesthesiology 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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- Taikang Medical School, School of Basic Medical Sciences Wuhan University Wuhan China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University Wuhan China
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- Department of Pathology Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Wuhan China
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- Department of Anesthesiology 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 Nephrology Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University Wuhan China
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Li Y, Liu W, Wang Y, Liu T, Feng Y. Nanotechnology-Mediated Immunomodulation Strategy for Inflammation Resolution. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2401384. [PMID: 39039994 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202401384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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Inflammation serves as a common characteristic across a wide range of diseases and plays a vital role in maintaining homeostasis. Inflammation can lead to tissue damage and the onset of inflammatory diseases. Although significant progress is made in anti-inflammation in recent years, the current clinical approaches mainly rely on the systemic administration of corticosteroids and antibiotics, which only provide short-term relief. Recently, immunomodulatory approaches have emerged as promising strategies for facilitating the resolution of inflammation. Especially, the advanced nanosystems with unique biocompatibility and multifunctionality have provided an ideal platform for immunomodulation. In this review, the pathophysiology of inflammation and current therapeutic strategies are summarized. It is mainly focused on the nanomedicines that modulate the inflammatory signaling pathways, inflammatory cells, oxidative stress, and inflammation targeting. Finally, the challenges and opportunities of nanomaterials in addressing inflammation are also discussed. The nanotechnology-mediated immunomodulation will open a new treatment strategy for inflammation therapy.
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- Ying Li
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Characteristic Medical Center of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Hepatopancreatic Fibrosis and Molecular Diagnosis & Treatment, Tianjin, 300162, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology, Tianjin University, Weijin Road 92, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Weijin Road 92, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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Luo Z, Song X, Huang D, Xiao L, Zou K. Research hotspots and evolving trends of barrier dysfunction in acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Heliyon 2024; 10:e30579. [PMID: 38742065 PMCID: PMC11089360 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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Endothelial and epithelial barrier dysfunction due to increased permeability and heightened inflammatory reactions influences the emergence of acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Nevertheless, bibliometric research comparing endothelial and epithelial barriers is limited. Therefore, this bibliometric study analyzed the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) of the Science Citation Index Expanded literature to explore present research priorities and development tendencies within this field. We conducted a comprehensive search (October 18, 2023) on WoSCC from January 1, 2010, to October 18, 2023, focusing on articles related to endothelial and epithelial barriers in ALI and ARDS. Retrieved data were visualized and analyzed using R-bibliometrix, VOS viewer 1.6.19, and CiteSpace 6.2. R4. Functional enrichment analysis of gene targets identified in the keyword list using Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) and Gene ontology databases, and based on the STRING database to construct a PPI network to predict core genes. A total of 941 original articles and reviews were identified. The United States had the highest number of publications and citations and the highest H-index and G-index. According to the Collaboration Network Analysis graph, the United States and China had the strongest collaboration. Birukova AA had the most publications and citations among all authors, while eight of the top ten institutions with mediator centrality were located in the United States. The American Journal of Physiology-Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology was the leading journal and had the most well-established publication on endothelial and epithelial barriers in ALI and ARDS. Bibliometric analysis revealed that the most frequently used keywords were acute lung injury, ARDS, activation, expression, and inflammation. RHOA appeared most frequently among gene-related keywords, and the PI3K-AKT signaling pathway had the highest count in KEGG pathway enrichment. Research on endothelial versus epithelial barriers in ALI and ARDS remains preliminary. This bibliometric study examined cooperative network connections among countries, authors, journals, and network associations in the cited references. Investigation of the functions of the endothelial and epithelial barriers in ALI/ARDS associated with COVID-19 has recently gained significant attention.
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- Zixin Luo
- The First Clinical Medical College, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, 341000, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, 341000, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, 341000, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, 341000, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, 341000, China
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Ghanem AS, Németh O, Móré M, Nagy AC. Role of oral health in heart and vascular health: A population-based study. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0301466. [PMID: 38635852 PMCID: PMC11025934 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0301466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Conditions such as hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and hypercholesterolemia, are a major public health challenge. This study investigates the influence of oral health indicators, including gum bleeding, active dental caries, tooth mobility, and tooth loss, on their prevalence in Hungary, considering socioeconomic, demographic, and lifestyle factors. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data from the 2019 Hungarian European Health Interview Survey with 5,603 participants informed this analysis. Data were accessed from the records maintained by the Department of Health Informatics at the University of Debrecen between September and November 2023. Variable selection employed elastic net regularization and k-fold cross-validation, leading to high-performing predictors for weighted multiple logistic regression models. Sensitivity analysis confirmed the findings' validity. RESULTS Significant links were found between poor oral health and chronic cardiac conditions. Multiple teeth extractions increased hypertension risk (OR = 1.67, 95% CI: [1.01-2.77]); dental prosthetics had an OR of 1.45 [1.20-1.75]. Gum bleeding was associated with higher cardiovascular disease (OR = 1.69 [1.30-2.21]) and hypercholesterolemia risks (OR = 1.40 [1.09-1.81]). CONCLUSIONS Oral health improvement may reduce the risk of cardiac conditions. This underscores oral health's role in multidisciplinary disease management.
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- Amr Sayed Ghanem
- Department of Health Informatics, Institute of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute of Social and Sociological Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Debrecen, Nyíregyháza, Hungary
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- Department of Health Informatics, Institute of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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Li Q, Kang J, Liu N, Huang J, Zhang X, Pang K, Zhang S, Wang M, Zhao Y, Dong S, Li H, Zhao D, Lu F, Zhang W. Hydrogen sulfide improves endothelial barrier function by modulating the ubiquitination degradation of KLF4 through TRAF7 S-sulfhydration in diabetic aorta. Free Radic Biol Med 2024; 216:118-138. [PMID: 38479633 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2024.02.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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Anomalous vascular endothelium significantly contributes to various cardiovascular diseases. VE-cadherin plays a vital role in governing the endothelial barrier. Krüppel-like factor 4(KLF4), as a transcription factor, which binds the VE-cadherin promoter and enhances its transcription. Tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 7 (TRAF7) is an E3 ubiquitin ligase that has been shown to modulate the degradation of KLF4. H2S can covalently modify cysteine residues on proteins through S-sulfhydration, thereby influencing the structure and functionality of the target protein. However, the role of S-sulfhydration on endothelial barrier integrity remains to be comprehensively elucidated. This study aims to investigate whether protein S-sulfhydration in the endothelium regulates endothelial integrity and its underlying mechanism. In this study, we observed that protein S-sulfhydration was reduced in the endothelium during diabetes and TRAF7 was the main target. Overexpression of TRAF7-Cys327 mutant could mitigate the endothelial barrier damage by weakening TRAF7 interaction with KLF4 and reducing ubiquitination degradation of KLF4. In conclusion, our research demonstrates that H2S plays a pivotal role in regulating S-sulfhydration of TRAF7 at Cys327. This regulation effectively inhibits the ubiquitin-mediated degradation of KLF4, resulting in an upregulation of VE-cadherin levels. This molecular mechanism contributes to the prevention of endothelial barrier damage.
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- Qianzhu Li
- Department of Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China
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- Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China.
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China.
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China.
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Wu Z, Liu Q, Zhao Y, Fang C, Zheng W, Zhao Z, Zhang N, Yang X. Rhogef17: A novel target for endothelial barrier function. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 170:115983. [PMID: 38134633 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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ARHGEF17 encodes the protein RhoGEF17, which is highly expressed in vascular endothelial cells. It is a guanine nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) that accelerates the exchange of GDP with GTP on many small GTPases through its Dbl homology (DH) domain, enabling the activation of Rho-GTPases such as RhoA, RhoB, and RhoC. Rho GTPase-regulated changes in the actin cytoskeleton and cell adhesion kinetics are the main mechanisms mediating many endothelial cell (EC) alterations, including cell morphology, migration, and division changes, which profoundly affect EC barrier function. This review focuses on ARHGEF17 expression, activation and biological functions in ECs, linking its regulation of cellular morphology, migration, mitosis and other cellular behaviors to disease onset and progression. Understanding ARHGEF17 mechanisms of action will contribute to the design of therapeutic approaches targeting RhoGEF17, a potential drug target for the treatment of various endothelium-related diseases, Such as vascular inflammation, carcinogenesis and transendothelial metastasis of tumors.
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- Zhuolin Wu
- Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China; Tianjin Neurological Institute, Key Laboratory of Post-Neuroinjury Neuro-Repair and Regeneration in Central Nervous System, Ministry of Education and Tianjin City, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Capital Medical University, Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China; Tianjin Neurological Institute, Key Laboratory of Post-Neuroinjury Neuro-Repair and Regeneration in Central Nervous System, Ministry of Education and Tianjin City, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China; Tianjin Neurological Institute, Key Laboratory of Post-Neuroinjury Neuro-Repair and Regeneration in Central Nervous System, Ministry of Education and Tianjin City, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China; Tianjin Neurological Institute, Key Laboratory of Post-Neuroinjury Neuro-Repair and Regeneration in Central Nervous System, Ministry of Education and Tianjin City, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China.
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Saracaloğlu A, Demiryürek Ş, Güngör K, Düzen B, Eronat Ö, Temiz E, Demiryürek AT. Expression Analysis of the Small GTP-Binding Protein Rac in Pterygium. Turk J Ophthalmol 2023; 53:343-348. [PMID: 38014881 PMCID: PMC10750086 DOI: 10.4274/tjo.galenos.2023.93765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023] Open
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Objectives To determine the roles of small GTP-binding proteins Rac1, Rac2, and Rac3 expression in pterygial tissue and to compare these expressions with normal conjunctival tissue. Materials and Methods Seventy-eight patients with primary pterygium were enrolled. Healthy conjunctival graft specimens obtained during pterygium surgery were used as control tissue. The real-time polymerase chain reaction method on the BioMark HD dynamic array system was utilized in genomic mRNA for the gene expression analysis. Protein expressions were analyzed using western blot and immunohistochemical methods. Results RAC1, RAC2, and RAC3 gene expressions in pterygial tissues were not markedly elevated when compared to the control specimens (p>0.05). As a very low level of RAC1 gene expression was observed, further protein expression analysis was performed for the Rac2 and Rac3 proteins. Western blot and immunohistochemical analysis of Rac2 and Rac3 protein expression revealed no significant differences between pterygial and healthy tissues (p>0.05). Conclusion This is the first study to identify the contribution of Rac proteins in pterygium. Our results indicate that the small GTP-binding protein Rac may not be involved in pterygium pathogenesis.
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- Ahmet Saracaloğlu
- Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Pharmacology, Gaziantep, Türkiye
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- Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiology, Gaziantep, Türkiye
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- Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Gaziantep, Türkiye
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- Gaziantep Dr. Ersin Arslan Training and Research Hospital, Clinic Ophthalmology, Gaziantep, Türkiye
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- Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pathology, Gaziantep, Türkiye
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- Harran University Health Services Vocational School, Medical Promotion and Marketing, Şanlıurfa, Türkiye
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Zhao L, Hu J, Zheng P, Mi B, Chen Z, Zhao X, Wu J, Wang Y. PAR1 regulates sepsis-induced vascular endothelial barrier dysfunction by mediating ERM phosphorylation via the RhoA/ROCK signaling pathway. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 124:110992. [PMID: 37806106 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.110992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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Sepsis begins with vascular endothelial barrier breakdown and causes widespread organ failure. Protease-activated receptor 1 (PAR1) is an important target for modulating vascular endothelial permeability; however, little research has been undertaken in sepsis, and its putative molecular mechanism remains unknown. The vascular endothelial permeability was examined by detecting FITC-dextran flux. F-actin was examined by immunofluorescence (IF). PAR1, ERM phosphorylation, and RhoA/ROCK signaling pathway expression in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) line were examined by IF and Western blot. To develop the sepsis model, cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) were conducted. The PAR1 inhibitor SCH79797 was utilized to inhibit PAR1 expression in vivo. Vascular permeability in main organs weres measured by Evans blue dye extravasation. The pathological changes in main organs were examined by HE staining. The expression of PAR1, ERM phosphorylation, and the RhoA/ROCK signaling pathway was examined using IF, immunohistochemical and WB in CLP mice. In vitro, in response to LPS stimulation of HUVECs, PAR1 mediated the phosphorylation of ERM, promoted F-actin rearrangement, and increased endothelial hyperpermeability, all of which were prevented by inhibiting PAR1 or RhoA. Additionally, inhibiting PAR1 expression reduced RhoA and ROCK expression. In vivo, we showed that inhibiting PAR1 expression will reduce ezrin/radixin/moesin (ERM) phosphorylation to relieve vascular endothelial barrier dysfunction and thereby ameliorate multiorgan dysfunction syndrome (MODS) in CLP-induced septic mice. This study revealed that PAR1-mediated phosphorylation of ERM induced endothelial barrier dysfunction, which in turn led to MODS in sepsis, and that the RhoA/ROCK signaling pathway underlay these effects.
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- Linjun Zhao
- Department of Emergency, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medical, 261 Huansha Rd, Hangzhou City 310006, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, 3333 Binsheng Rd, Hangzhou City 310052, China
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- Department of Emergency, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medical, 261 Huansha Rd, Hangzhou City 310006, China
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- Department of Emergency, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medical, 261 Huansha Rd, Hangzhou City 310006, China
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- Department of Emergency, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medical, 261 Huansha Rd, Hangzhou City 310006, China
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- Department of Emergency, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medical, 261 Huansha Rd, Hangzhou City 310006, China
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- Department of Emergency, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medical, 261 Huansha Rd, Hangzhou City 310006, China.
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- Department of Emergency, Hangzhou Tranditional Chinese Medicine Hospitial Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, 453 Stadium Rd, Hangzhou City 310007, China.
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Pickett JR, Wu Y, Zacchi LF, Ta HT. Targeting endothelial vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 in atherosclerosis: drug discovery and development of vascular cell adhesion molecule-1-directed novel therapeutics. Cardiovasc Res 2023; 119:2278-2293. [PMID: 37595265 PMCID: PMC10597632 DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvad130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/20/2023] Open
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Vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1) has been well established as a critical contributor to atherosclerosis and consequently as an attractive therapeutic target for anti-atherosclerotic drug candidates. Many publications have demonstrated that disrupting the VCAM-1 function blocks monocyte infiltration into the sub-endothelial space, which effectively prevents macrophage maturation and foam cell transformation necessary for atherosclerotic lesion formation. Currently, most VCAM-1-inhibiting drug candidates in pre-clinical and clinical testing do not directly target VCAM-1 itself but rather down-regulate its expression by inhibiting upstream cytokines and transcriptional regulators. However, the pleiotropic nature of these regulators within innate immunity means that optimizing dosage to a level that suppresses pathological activity while preserving normal physiological function is extremely challenging and oftentimes infeasible. In recent years, highly specific pharmacological strategies that selectively inhibit VCAM-1 function have emerged, particularly peptide- and antibody-based novel therapeutics. Studies in such VCAM-1-directed therapies so far remain scarce and are limited by the constraints of current experimental atherosclerosis models in accurately representing the complex pathophysiology of the disease. This has prompted the need for a comprehensive review that recounts the evolution of VCAM-1-directed pharmaceuticals and addresses the current challenges in novel anti-atherosclerotic drug development.
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- Jessica R Pickett
- Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre (QMNC), Griffith University, West Creek Road, Nathan, QLD 4111, Australia
- School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Kessels Road, Nathan, QLD 4111, Australia
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- Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre (QMNC), Griffith University, West Creek Road, Nathan, QLD 4111, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), University of Queensland, St. Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia
- School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, the University of Queensland, St. Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia
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- Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre (QMNC), Griffith University, West Creek Road, Nathan, QLD 4111, Australia
- School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Kessels Road, Nathan, QLD 4111, Australia
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Sykes RA, Neves KB, Alves-Lopes R, Caputo I, Fallon K, Jamieson NB, Kamdar A, Legrini A, Leslie H, McIntosh A, McConnachie A, Morrow A, McFarlane RW, Mangion K, McAbney J, Montezano AC, Touyz RM, Wood C, Berry C. Vascular mechanisms of post-COVID-19 conditions: Rho-kinase is a novel target for therapy. EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. CARDIOVASCULAR PHARMACOTHERAPY 2023; 9:371-386. [PMID: 37019821 PMCID: PMC10236521 DOI: 10.1093/ehjcvp/pvad025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND In post-coronavirus disease-19 (post-COVID-19) conditions (long COVID), systemic vascular dysfunction is implicated, but the mechanisms are uncertain, and the treatment is imprecise. METHODS AND RESULTS Patients convalescing after hospitalization for COVID-19 and risk factor matched controls underwent multisystem phenotyping using blood biomarkers, cardiorenal and pulmonary imaging, and gluteal subcutaneous biopsy (NCT04403607). Small resistance arteries were isolated and examined using wire myography, histopathology, immunohistochemistry, and spatial transcriptomics. Endothelium-independent (sodium nitroprusside) and -dependent (acetylcholine) vasorelaxation and vasoconstriction to the thromboxane A2 receptor agonist, U46619, and endothelin-1 (ET-1) in the presence or absence of a RhoA/Rho-kinase inhibitor (fasudil), were investigated. Thirty-seven patients, including 27 (mean age 57 years, 48% women, 41% cardiovascular disease) 3 months post-COVID-19 and 10 controls (mean age 57 years, 20% women, 30% cardiovascular disease), were included. Compared with control responses, U46619-induced constriction was increased (P = 0.002) and endothelium-independent vasorelaxation was reduced in arteries from COVID-19 patients (P < 0.001). This difference was abolished by fasudil. Histopathology revealed greater collagen abundance in COVID-19 arteries {Masson's trichrome (MT) 69.7% [95% confidence interval (CI): 67.8-71.7]; picrosirius red 68.6% [95% CI: 64.4-72.8]} vs. controls [MT 64.9% (95% CI: 59.4-70.3) (P = 0.028); picrosirius red 60.1% (95% CI: 55.4-64.8), (P = 0.029)]. Greater phosphorylated myosin light chain antibody-positive staining in vascular smooth muscle cells was observed in COVID-19 arteries (40.1%; 95% CI: 30.9-49.3) vs. controls (10.0%; 95% CI: 4.4-15.6) (P < 0.001). In proof-of-concept studies, gene pathways associated with extracellular matrix alteration, proteoglycan synthesis, and viral mRNA replication appeared to be upregulated. CONCLUSION Patients with post-COVID-19 conditions have enhanced vascular fibrosis and myosin light change phosphorylation. Rho-kinase activation represents a novel therapeutic target for clinical trials.
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- Robert A Sykes
- School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, UK
- West of Scotland Heart and Lung Centre, Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, UK
- Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, UK
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- Università degli Studi di Padova, 35122 Padova, Italy
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- Clinical Research Facility, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Health Board, Glasgow, UK
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- Wolfson Wohl Cancer Research Centre, School of Cancer Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, UK
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- Wolfson Wohl Cancer Research Centre, School of Cancer Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Wolfson Wohl Cancer Research Centre, School of Cancer Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Robertson Centre for Biostatistics, School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Robertson Centre for Biostatistics, School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, UK
- West of Scotland Heart and Lung Centre, Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, UK
- Department of Cardiology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board, Glasgow, UK
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- Institute of Biomedical and Life Sciences (FBLS), University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK
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- School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, UK
- Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
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- School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, UK
- Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
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- Wolfson Wohl Cancer Research Centre, School of Cancer Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, UK
- West of Scotland Heart and Lung Centre, Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Glasgow, UK
- Department of Cardiology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board, Glasgow, UK
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Cusack R, Bos LD, Povoa P, Martin-Loeches I. Endothelial dysfunction triggers acute respiratory distress syndrome in patients with sepsis: a narrative review. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1203827. [PMID: 37332755 PMCID: PMC10272540 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1203827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023] Open
Abstract
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a severe organ failure occurring mainly in critically ill patients as a result of different types of insults such as sepsis, trauma or aspiration. Sepsis is the main cause of ARDS, and it contributes to a high mortality and resources consumption both in hospital setting and in the community. ARDS develops mainly an acute respiratory failure with severe and often refractory hypoxemia. ARDS also has long term implications and sequelae. Endothelial damage plays an important role in the pathogenesis of ARDS. Understanding the mechanisms of ARDS presents opportunities for novel diagnostic and therapeutic targets. Biochemical signals can be used in concert to identify and classify patients into ARDS phenotypes allowing earlier effective treatment with personalised therapies. This is a narrative review where we aimed to flesh out the pathogenetic mechanisms and heterogeneity of ARDS. We examine the links between endothelium damage and its contribution to organ failure. We have also investigated future strategies for treatment with a special emphasis in endothelial damage.
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- Rachael Cusack
- Department of Intensive Care, St. James’s Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
- School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Intensive Care, Amsterdam UMC Location AMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- NOVA Medical School, CHRC, New University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
- Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Research Unit of Clinical Epidemiology, OUH Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Intensive Care, Hospital de São Francisco Xavier, CHLO, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Intensive Care, St. James’s Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
- School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Tesfamariam B. Targeting Rho kinase to restore endothelial barrier function following vascular scaffold implantation. Drug Discov Today 2023; 28:103609. [PMID: 37150436 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2023.103609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 04/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Vascular scaffold implantation induces injury to the intimal layer and causes discontinuity of the regenerated endothelial monolayer, compromising barrier integrity, increasing permeability, and allowing the transmigration of leukocytes and lipoproteins into the subendothelial space. Mechanical vascular wall stretching triggers Ras homolog family member A (RhoA)/Rho kinase-mediated actomyosin contractility and destabilization of adherens junctions, leading to endothelial barrier dysfunction. Assembly of intercellular adhesion and actin cytoskeletal organization of interendothelial junctions are controlled by downregulation of RhoA guanosine triphosphatase (GTPase)-mediated barrier-disruptive activity and upregulation of repressor-activator protein 1 (Rap1) and Ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate 1 (Rac1) GTPase-mediated cytoskeletal reorganization, leading to endothelial barrier stabilization. This review highlights the involvement of Rho GTPases in the disruption of endothelial barrier integrity following vascular scaffold implantation and the targeting of downstream Rho-associated protein kinases, which signal the network to restore endothelial barrier integrity and stability.
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- Belay Tesfamariam
- Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), 10903 New Hampshire Ave, Bldg. 22, Rm. 4178, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA.
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Chandra PK, Braun SE, Maity S, Castorena-Gonzalez JA, Kim H, Shaffer JG, Cikic S, Rutkai I, Fan J, Guidry JJ, Worthylake DK, Li C, Abdel-Mageed AB, Busija DW. Circulating Plasma Exosomal Proteins of Either SHIV-Infected Rhesus Macaque or HIV-Infected Patient Indicates a Link to Neuropathogenesis. Viruses 2023; 15:794. [PMID: 36992502 PMCID: PMC10058833 DOI: 10.3390/v15030794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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Despite the suppression of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) replication by combined antiretroviral therapy (cART), 50-60% of HIV-infected patients suffer from HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND). Studies are uncovering the role of extracellular vesicles (EVs), especially exosomes, in the central nervous system (CNS) due to HIV infection. We investigated links among circulating plasma exosomal (crExo) proteins and neuropathogenesis in simian/human immunodeficiency virus (SHIV)-infected rhesus macaques (RM) and HIV-infected and cART treated patients (Patient-Exo). Isolated EVs from SHIV-infected (SHIV-Exo) and uninfected (CTL-Exo) RM were predominantly exosomes (particle size < 150 nm). Proteomic analysis quantified 5654 proteins, of which 236 proteins (~4%) were significantly, differentially expressed (DE) between SHIV-/CTL-Exo. Interestingly, different CNS cell specific markers were abundantly expressed in crExo. Proteins involved in latent viral reactivation, neuroinflammation, neuropathology-associated interactive as well as signaling molecules were expressed at significantly higher levels in SHIV-Exo than CTL-Exo. However, proteins involved in mitochondrial biogenesis, ATP production, autophagy, endocytosis, exocytosis, and cytoskeleton organization were significantly less expressed in SHIV-Exo than CTL-Exo. Interestingly, proteins involved in oxidative stress, mitochondrial biogenesis, ATP production, and autophagy were significantly downregulated in primary human brain microvascular endothelial cells exposed with HIV+/cART+ Patient-Exo. We showed that Patient-Exo significantly increased blood-brain barrier permeability, possibly due to loss of platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 protein and actin cytoskeleton structure. Our novel findings suggest that circulating exosomal proteins expressed CNS cell markers-possibly associated with viral reactivation and neuropathogenesis-that may elucidate the etiology of HAND.
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- Partha K. Chandra
- Department of Pharmacology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
- Division of Immunology, Tulane National Primate Research Center, Covington, LA 70433, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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- Department of Urology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Data Science, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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- Proteomics Core Facility, Louisiana State University, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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- Proteomics Core Facility, Louisiana State University, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
- Department of Urology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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Perrelli A, Ferraris C, Berni E, Glading AJ, Retta SF. KRIT1: A Traffic Warden at the Busy Crossroads Between Redox Signaling and the Pathogenesis of Cerebral Cavernous Malformation Disease. Antioxid Redox Signal 2023; 38:496-528. [PMID: 36047808 PMCID: PMC10039281 DOI: 10.1089/ars.2021.0263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Significance: KRIT1 (Krev interaction trapped 1) is a scaffolding protein that plays a critical role in vascular morphogenesis and homeostasis. Its loss-of-function has been unequivocally associated with the pathogenesis of Cerebral Cavernous Malformation (CCM), a major cerebrovascular disease of genetic origin characterized by defective endothelial cell-cell adhesion and ensuing structural alterations and hyperpermeability in brain capillaries. KRIT1 contributes to the maintenance of endothelial barrier function by stabilizing the integrity of adherens junctions and inhibiting the formation of actin stress fibers. Recent Advances: Among the multiple regulatory mechanisms proposed so far, significant evidence accumulated over the past decade has clearly shown that the role of KRIT1 in the stability of endothelial barriers, including the blood-brain barrier, is largely based on its involvement in the complex machinery governing cellular redox homeostasis and responses to oxidative stress and inflammation. KRIT1 loss-of-function has, indeed, been demonstrated to cause an impairment of major redox-sensitive mechanisms involved in spatiotemporal regulation of cell adhesion and signaling, which ultimately leads to decreased cell-cell junction stability and enhanced sensitivity to oxidative stress and inflammation. Critical Issues: This review explores the redox mechanisms that influence endothelial cell adhesion and barrier function, focusing on the role of KRIT1 in such mechanisms. We propose that this supports a novel model wherein redox signaling forms the common link between the various pathogenetic mechanisms and therapeutic approaches hitherto associated with CCM disease. Future Directions: A comprehensive characterization of the role of KRIT1 in redox control of endothelial barrier physiology and defense against oxy-inflammatory insults will provide valuable insights into the development of precision medicine strategies. Antioxid. Redox Signal. 38, 496-528.
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- Andrea Perrelli
- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
- CCM Italia Research Network, National Coordination Center at the Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
- CCM Italia Research Network, National Coordination Center at the Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
- CCM Italia Research Network, National Coordination Center at the Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
- CCM Italia Research Network, National Coordination Center at the Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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Li J, Dai F, Kou X, Wu B, Xu J, He S. β-Actin: An Emerging Biomarker in Ischemic Stroke. Cell Mol Neurobiol 2023; 43:683-696. [PMID: 35556192 DOI: 10.1007/s10571-022-01225-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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At present, the diagnosis of ischemic stroke mainly depends on neuroimaging technology, but it still has many limitations. Therefore, it is very important to find new biomarkers of ischemic stroke. Recently, β-actin has attracted extensive attention as a biomarker of a variety of cancers. Although several recent studies have been investigating its role in ischemic stroke and other cerebrovascular diseases, the understanding of this emerging biomarker in neurology is still limited. We examined human and preclinical studies to gain a comprehensive understanding of the literature on the subject. Most relevant literatures focus on preclinical research, and pay more attention to the role of β-actin in the process of cerebral ischemia, but some recent literatures reported that in human studies, serum β-actin increased significantly in the early stage of acute cerebral ischemia. This review will investigate the basic biology of β-actin, pay attention to the potential role of serum β-actin as an early diagnostic blood biomarker of ischemic stroke, and explore its potential mechanism in ischemic stroke and new strategies for stroke treatment in the future.
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- Jiaqian Li
- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Zhoushan Hospital, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan, 316000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Zhoushan Hospital, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan, 316000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Zhoushan Hospital, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan, 316000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Zhoushan Hospital, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan, 316000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Zhoushan Hospital, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan, 316000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Zhoushan Hospital, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan, 316000, Zhejiang Province, China.
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Aguilar VM, Paul A, Lazarko D, Levitan I. Paradigms of endothelial stiffening in cardiovascular disease and vascular aging. Front Physiol 2023; 13:1081119. [PMID: 36714307 PMCID: PMC9874005 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.1081119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
Abstract
Endothelial cells, the inner lining of the blood vessels, are well-known to play a critical role in vascular function, while endothelial dysfunction due to different cardiovascular risk factors or accumulation of disruptive mechanisms that arise with aging lead to cardiovascular disease. In this review, we focus on endothelial stiffness, a fundamental biomechanical property that reflects cell resistance to deformation. In the first part of the review, we describe the mechanisms that determine endothelial stiffness, including RhoA-dependent contractile response, actin architecture and crosslinking, as well as the contributions of the intermediate filaments, vimentin and lamin. Then, we review the factors that induce endothelial stiffening, with the emphasis on mechanical signals, such as fluid shear stress, stretch and stiffness of the extracellular matrix, which are well-known to control endothelial biomechanics. We also describe in detail the contribution of lipid factors, particularly oxidized lipids, that were also shown to be crucial in regulation of endothelial stiffness. Furthermore, we discuss the relative contributions of these two mechanisms of endothelial stiffening in vasculature in cardiovascular disease and aging. Finally, we present the current state of knowledge about the role of endothelial stiffening in the disruption of endothelial cell-cell junctions that are responsible for the maintenance of the endothelial barrier.
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- Victor M. Aguilar
- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States,Richard and Loan Hill Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States,Richard and Loan Hill Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States,*Correspondence: Irena Levitan,
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Martynov MY, Zhuravleva MV, Vasyukova NS, Kuznetsova EV, Kameneva TR. [Oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of stroke and its correction]. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova 2023; 123:16-27. [PMID: 36719115 DOI: 10.17116/jnevro202312301116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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We reviewed the role of oxidative stress (OS) in the pathogenesis of ischemic (IS) and hemorrhagic stroke (HS). OS plays a major role in programmed cell death, increased permeability of the blood-brain barrier, astroglial and microglial activation, and local inflammatory response. We also reviewed the current state of neuro- and cytoprotection studies and their translation in clinical practice. With respect to experimental and clinical data the efficacy of long term administration of multimodal cytoprotective drug with antioxidant effect - ethylmethylhydroxypyridine succinate (Mexidol) is discussed during the acute and early recovery period after stroke.
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- M Yu Martynov
- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia.,Federal Center of Brain Research and Neurotechnologies, Moscow, Russia
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- Research Center for Examination of Medical Devices, Moscow, Russia.,Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- Skriabin and Kovalenko Institute of Experimental Veterinary Medicine, Moscow, Russia
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- Research Institute for Healthcare and Medical Management, Moscow, Russia
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- Konchalovsky City Clinical Hospital, Moscow, Russia
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Zhang N, Tang S, Zhang J, Pei B, Pang T, Sun G. The dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor linagliptin ameliorates LPS-induced acute lung injury by maintenance of pulmonary microvascular barrier via activating the Epac1/AKT pathway. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 155:113704. [PMID: 36115114 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells (PMVECs) barrier dysfunction is a main pathophysiological feature of sepsis-related acute lung injury (ALI). This study aimed to investigate whether the dipeptidyl peptidase (DPP)-4 inhibitor linagliptin could protect against LPS-induced PMVECs barrier disruption and its underlying molecular mechanisms. A classical ALI animal model and LPS-treated PMVECs were applied and all were treated with or without linagliptin. Cellular experiments demonstrated that linagliptin could mitigate LPS-induced PMVECs hyperpermeability and intercellular junction (VE-cadherin, β-catenin, and ZO-1) disruption in a dose-dependent manner. Correspondingly, it was observed that linagliptin pretreatment distinctly relieved LPS-induced lung injury, oxidative stress, and pulmonary edema in vivo. Furthermore, we found that the inhibition of oxidative stress by linagliptin may be achieved by reversing impaired mitochondrial function. Mechanistically, linagliptin administration promoted the activation of the Epac1 pathway and its downstream AKT pathway, while inhibition of the Epac1/Akt signaling pathway significantly alleviated the above-mentioned protective effect of linagliptin on the PMVECs barrier. Taken together, these data suggest that linagliptin can effectively reserve PMVECs barrier dysfunction and inhibit oxidative stress to protect against ALI via activating the Epac1/AKT signaling pathway, and thus may become a potential clinical therapeutic strategy for ALI.
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- Na Zhang
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Second People's Hospital of Hefei, Hefei, Anhui 230011, China; Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Second People's Hospital of Hefei Affiliated to Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, Anhui 230030, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China.
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Wu Q, Dong J, Bai X, Jiang Y, Li J, Fan S, Cheng Y, Jiang G. Propionate ameliorates diabetes-induced neurological dysfunction through regulating the PI3K/Akt/eNOS signaling pathway. Eur J Pharmacol 2022; 925:174974. [PMID: 35490725 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2022.174974] [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: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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A large body of research has established diabetes-related cognitive deterioration, sometimes known as "diabetic encephalopathy". Current evidence supports that oxidative stress, neuronal apoptosis, and cerebral microcirculation weakness are associated with cognition deficits induced by diabetes. The present study explores the effect of propionate on neurological deficits, cerebral blood flow, and oxidative stress in diabetic mice. Propionate in different doses (37.5, 75 and 150 mg/kg) was orally administrated daily. Here, we show that propionate can markedly improve neurological function, which is correlated with its capabilities of stimulating nitrogen monoxide (NO) production, increasing cerebral microcirculation, suppressing oxidative stress, and reducing neuron loss in the hippocampus. In addition, the results of Western Blotting indicated that the brain-protective function of propionate in streptozocin (STZ)-induced type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) mice is related to phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/serine-threonine protein kinase (Akt)/endothelial nitrogen monoxide synthase (eNOS) signaling pathway. In a diabetic mouse model, propionate reduces cerebral microcirculation, hippocampus apoptosis, and neurological impairment. Thus, propionate, now employed as a food preservative, may also help slow diabetes-induced cognitive loss.
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- Qin Wu
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University, Haining, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University, Haining, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery, Ministry of Education, Wuhan University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery, Ministry of Education, Wuhan University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery, Ministry of Education, Wuhan University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery, Ministry of Education, Wuhan University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery, Ministry of Education, Wuhan University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China.
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- Center for Translational Medicine, Tianyou Hospital, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China.
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Maiuolo J, Carresi C, Gliozzi M, Mollace R, Scarano F, Scicchitano M, Macrì R, Nucera S, Bosco F, Oppedisano F, Ruga S, Coppoletta AR, Guarnieri L, Cardamone A, Bava I, Musolino V, Paone S, Palma E, Mollace V. The Contribution of Gut Microbiota and Endothelial Dysfunction in the Development of Arterial Hypertension in Animal Models and in Humans. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23073698. [PMID: 35409057 PMCID: PMC8999124 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23073698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The maintenance of the physiological values of blood pressure is closely related to unchangeable factors (genetic predisposition or pathological alterations) but also to modifiable factors (dietary fat and salt, sedentary lifestyle, overweight, inappropriate combinations of drugs, alcohol abuse, smoking and use of psychogenic substances). Hypertension is usually characterized by the presence of a chronic increase in systemic blood pressure above the threshold value and is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease, including myocardial infarction, stroke, micro- and macro-vascular diseases. Hypertension is closely related to functional changes in the endothelium, such as an altered production of vasoconstrictive and vasodilator substances, which lead to an increase in vascular resistance. These alterations make the endothelial tissue unresponsive to autocrine and paracrine stimuli, initially determining an adaptive response, which over time lead to an increase in risk or disease. The gut microbiota is composed of a highly diverse bacterial population of approximately 1014 bacteria. A balanced intestinal microbiota preserves the digestive and absorbent functions of the intestine, protecting from pathogens and toxic metabolites in the circulation and reducing the onset of various diseases. The gut microbiota has been shown to produce unique metabolites potentially important in the generation of hypertension and endothelial dysfunction. This review highlights the close connection between hypertension, endothelial dysfunction and gut microbiota.
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- Jessica Maiuolo
- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biology, in IRC-FSH Center, Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro Italy, 88021 Catanzaro, Italy;
- Correspondence: (J.M.); (M.G.)
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- IRC-FSH Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro Italy, 88021 Catanzaro, Italy; (C.C.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (M.S.); (R.M.); (S.N.); (F.B.); (F.O.); (S.R.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (A.C.); (I.B.); (E.P.); (V.M.)
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- IRC-FSH Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro Italy, 88021 Catanzaro, Italy; (C.C.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (M.S.); (R.M.); (S.N.); (F.B.); (F.O.); (S.R.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (A.C.); (I.B.); (E.P.); (V.M.)
- Correspondence: (J.M.); (M.G.)
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- IRC-FSH Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro Italy, 88021 Catanzaro, Italy; (C.C.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (M.S.); (R.M.); (S.N.); (F.B.); (F.O.); (S.R.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (A.C.); (I.B.); (E.P.); (V.M.)
- Nutramed S.c.a.r.l, Complesso Ninì Barbieri, Roccelletta di Borgia, 88021 Catanzaro, Italy;
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- IRC-FSH Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro Italy, 88021 Catanzaro, Italy; (C.C.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (M.S.); (R.M.); (S.N.); (F.B.); (F.O.); (S.R.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (A.C.); (I.B.); (E.P.); (V.M.)
- Nutramed S.c.a.r.l, Complesso Ninì Barbieri, Roccelletta di Borgia, 88021 Catanzaro, Italy;
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- IRC-FSH Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro Italy, 88021 Catanzaro, Italy; (C.C.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (M.S.); (R.M.); (S.N.); (F.B.); (F.O.); (S.R.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (A.C.); (I.B.); (E.P.); (V.M.)
- Nutramed S.c.a.r.l, Complesso Ninì Barbieri, Roccelletta di Borgia, 88021 Catanzaro, Italy;
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- IRC-FSH Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro Italy, 88021 Catanzaro, Italy; (C.C.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (M.S.); (R.M.); (S.N.); (F.B.); (F.O.); (S.R.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (A.C.); (I.B.); (E.P.); (V.M.)
- Nutramed S.c.a.r.l, Complesso Ninì Barbieri, Roccelletta di Borgia, 88021 Catanzaro, Italy;
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- IRC-FSH Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro Italy, 88021 Catanzaro, Italy; (C.C.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (M.S.); (R.M.); (S.N.); (F.B.); (F.O.); (S.R.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (A.C.); (I.B.); (E.P.); (V.M.)
- Nutramed S.c.a.r.l, Complesso Ninì Barbieri, Roccelletta di Borgia, 88021 Catanzaro, Italy;
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- IRC-FSH Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro Italy, 88021 Catanzaro, Italy; (C.C.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (M.S.); (R.M.); (S.N.); (F.B.); (F.O.); (S.R.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (A.C.); (I.B.); (E.P.); (V.M.)
- Nutramed S.c.a.r.l, Complesso Ninì Barbieri, Roccelletta di Borgia, 88021 Catanzaro, Italy;
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- IRC-FSH Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro Italy, 88021 Catanzaro, Italy; (C.C.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (M.S.); (R.M.); (S.N.); (F.B.); (F.O.); (S.R.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (A.C.); (I.B.); (E.P.); (V.M.)
- Nutramed S.c.a.r.l, Complesso Ninì Barbieri, Roccelletta di Borgia, 88021 Catanzaro, Italy;
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- IRC-FSH Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro Italy, 88021 Catanzaro, Italy; (C.C.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (M.S.); (R.M.); (S.N.); (F.B.); (F.O.); (S.R.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (A.C.); (I.B.); (E.P.); (V.M.)
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- IRC-FSH Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro Italy, 88021 Catanzaro, Italy; (C.C.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (M.S.); (R.M.); (S.N.); (F.B.); (F.O.); (S.R.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (A.C.); (I.B.); (E.P.); (V.M.)
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- IRC-FSH Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro Italy, 88021 Catanzaro, Italy; (C.C.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (M.S.); (R.M.); (S.N.); (F.B.); (F.O.); (S.R.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (A.C.); (I.B.); (E.P.); (V.M.)
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- IRC-FSH Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro Italy, 88021 Catanzaro, Italy; (C.C.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (M.S.); (R.M.); (S.N.); (F.B.); (F.O.); (S.R.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (A.C.); (I.B.); (E.P.); (V.M.)
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- IRC-FSH Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro Italy, 88021 Catanzaro, Italy; (C.C.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (M.S.); (R.M.); (S.N.); (F.B.); (F.O.); (S.R.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (A.C.); (I.B.); (E.P.); (V.M.)
- Nutramed S.c.a.r.l, Complesso Ninì Barbieri, Roccelletta di Borgia, 88021 Catanzaro, Italy;
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biology, in IRC-FSH Center, Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro Italy, 88021 Catanzaro, Italy;
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- Nutramed S.c.a.r.l, Complesso Ninì Barbieri, Roccelletta di Borgia, 88021 Catanzaro, Italy;
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- IRC-FSH Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro Italy, 88021 Catanzaro, Italy; (C.C.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (M.S.); (R.M.); (S.N.); (F.B.); (F.O.); (S.R.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (A.C.); (I.B.); (E.P.); (V.M.)
- Nutramed S.c.a.r.l, Complesso Ninì Barbieri, Roccelletta di Borgia, 88021 Catanzaro, Italy;
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- IRC-FSH Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro Italy, 88021 Catanzaro, Italy; (C.C.); (R.M.); (F.S.); (M.S.); (R.M.); (S.N.); (F.B.); (F.O.); (S.R.); (A.R.C.); (L.G.); (A.C.); (I.B.); (E.P.); (V.M.)
- IRCCS San Raffaele, Via di Valcannuta 247, 00133 Rome, Italy
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Meng S, Kang K, Fei D, Yang S, Pan S, Yu K, Zhao M. MiR-363-3p/S1PR1 axis inhibits sepsis-induced acute lung injury via the inactivation of NF-κB signaling. Exp Anim 2022; 71:305-315. [PMID: 35173110 PMCID: PMC9388337 DOI: 10.1538/expanim.21-0160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Infection-associated inflammation and coagulation are critical pathologies in sepsis-induced acute lung injury (ALI). This study aimed to investigate the effects of microRNA-363-3p (miR-363-3p) on sepsis-induced ALI and explore the underlying mechanisms. A cecal ligation and puncture-induced septic mouse model was established. The results of this study suggested that miR-363-3p was highly expressed in lung tissues of septic mice. Knockdown of miR-363-3p attenuated sepsis-induced histopathological damage, the inflammation response and oxidative stress in lung tissues. Furthermore, knockdown of miR-363-3p reduced the formation of platelet-derived microparticles and thrombin generation in blood samples of septic mice. Downregulation of miR-363-3p suppressed sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 1 (S1PR1) expression in lung tissues and subsequently inactivated the nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (NF-κB) signaling. A luciferase reporter assay confirmed that miR-363-3p directly targeted the 3'-UTR of the mouse S1pr1 mRNA. Collectively, our study suggests that inactivation of NF-κB signaling is involved in the miR-363-3p/S1PR1 axis-mediated protective effect on septic ALI.
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- Shishuai Meng
- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University
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- Key Laboratory of Hepatosplenic Surgery, Ministry of Education, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University
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- Key Laboratory of Hepatosplenic Surgery, Ministry of Education, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University.,The Cell Transplantation Key Laboratory of National Health Commission
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University
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Su L, Zhao M, Ma F, An Z, Yue Q, Zhao C, Sun X, Zhang S, Xu J, Jiang X, Li K, Zhao L. A comparative assessment of e-cigarette aerosol extracts and tobacco cigarette smoke extracts on in vitro endothelial cell inflammation response. Hum Exp Toxicol 2022; 41:9603271221088996. [PMID: 35382644 DOI: 10.1177/09603271221088996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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With the development of the times, electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are being received by more and more people. We compared the different effects of e-cigarettes and tobacco cigarettes on human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) treated with the typical e-cigarette aerosol extracts (ECA) and cigarette smoking extracts (CS) sourced from commercial retail stores. HUVECs were treated with different kinds of ECA or CS with different nicotinic concentrations (0.03125, 0.125, 0.5, 2, 8, or 32 μg/mL). Cell viability was examined by the MTT assay. The cell apoptosis was investigated by acridine orange (AO) and Hoechst 33258 staining. The RT-PCR and western blot assays were used to analyze the adhesion molecules and inflammation cytokines released by HUVECs. Furthermore, the intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) was observed by fluorescence microscopy. Our data showed that the CS (nicotine concentration at 0.125 μg/mL could decrease the viability of HUVECs by 71%, but not the four kinds of ECA. The apoptotic ratio was about 32.5% in the CS group. No matter the levels of adhesion molecules, inflammation cytokines or ROS, they were higher in CS groups than in ECA groups. Overall, the four kinds of e-cigarettes induced significantly less cytotoxicity than the commercially available tobacco cigarettes in HUVECs. The CS showed the most severe impact on HUVECs. ECA might provide a harm reduction measure, especially in cardiovascular risk, after people switch from tobacco cigarettes to e-cigarettes.
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- Le Su
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Bioengineering, 12689Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Bioengineering, 12689Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Bioengineering, 12689Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Bioengineering, 12689Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Bioengineering, 12689Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Bioengineering, 12689Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Bioengineering, 12689Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Bioengineering, 12689Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Shenzhen RELX Tech. Co., Ltd, Shenzhen, China
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- Jinan Hangchen Biotechnology Co., Ltd, Jinan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Bioengineering, 12689Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, China
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Karki P, Birukova AA. Microtubules as Major Regulators of Endothelial Function: Implication for Lung Injury. Front Physiol 2021; 12:758313. [PMID: 34777018 PMCID: PMC8582326 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.758313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Endothelial dysfunction has been attributed as one of the major complications in COVID-19 patients, a global pandemic that has already caused over 4 million deaths worldwide. The dysfunction of endothelial barrier is characterized by an increase in endothelial permeability and inflammatory responses, and has even broader implications in the pathogenesis of acute respiratory syndromes such as ARDS, sepsis and chronic illnesses represented by pulmonary arterial hypertension and interstitial lung disease. The structural integrity of endothelial barrier is maintained by cytoskeleton elements, cell-substrate focal adhesion and adhesive cell junctions. Agonist-mediated changes in endothelial permeability are directly associated with reorganization of actomyosin cytoskeleton leading to cell contraction and opening of intercellular gaps or enhancement of cortical actin cytoskeleton associated with strengthening of endothelial barrier. The role of actin cytoskeleton remodeling in endothelial barrier regulation has taken the central stage, but the impact of microtubules in this process remains less explored and under-appreciated. This review will summarize the current knowledge on the crosstalk between microtubules dynamics and actin cytoskeleton remodeling, describe the signaling mechanisms mediating this crosstalk, discuss epigenetic regulation of microtubules stability and its nexus with endothelial barrier maintenance, and overview a role of microtubules in targeted delivery of signaling molecules regulating endothelial permeability and inflammation.
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- Pratap Karki
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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Bayir E, Sendemir A. Role of Intermediate Filaments in Blood-Brain Barrier in Health and Disease. Cells 2021; 10:cells10061400. [PMID: 34198868 PMCID: PMC8226756 DOI: 10.3390/cells10061400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2021] [Revised: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The blood–brain barrier (BBB) is a highly selective cellular monolayer unique to the microvasculature of the central nervous system (CNS), and it mediates the communication of the CNS with the rest of the body by regulating the passage of molecules into the CNS microenvironment. Limitation of passage of substances through the BBB is mainly due to tight junctions (TJ) and adherens junctions (AJ) between brain microvascular endothelial cells. The importance of actin filaments and microtubules in establishing and maintaining TJs and AJs has been indicated; however, recent studies have shown that intermediate filaments are also important in the formation and function of cell–cell junctions. The most common intermediate filament protein in endothelial cells is vimentin. Vimentin plays a role in blood–brain barrier permeability in both cell–cell and cell–matrix interactions by affecting the actin and microtubule reorganization and by binding directly to VE-cadherin or integrin proteins. The BBB permeability increases due to the formation of stress fibers and the disruption of VE–cadherin interactions between two neighboring cells in various diseases, disrupting the fiber network of intermediate filament vimentin in different ways. Intermediate filaments may be long ignored key targets in regulation of BBB permeability in health and disease.
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- Ece Bayir
- Ege University Central Research Test and Analysis Laboratory Application and Research Center (EGE-MATAL), Ege University, 35100 Izmir, Turkey;
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ege University, 35100 Izmir, Turkey
- Department of Biomedical Technologies, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Science, Ege University, 35100 Izmir, Turkey
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +90-232-3114817
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- Abhishek Subramanian
- Laboratory of Angiogenesis & Vascular Metabolism, Center for Cancer Biology, VIB, Leuven, Belgium
- Laboratory of Angiogenesis & Vascular Metabolism, Department of Oncology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Angiogenesis & Vascular Metabolism, Center for Cancer Biology, VIB, Leuven, Belgium
- Laboratory of Angiogenesis & Vascular Metabolism, Department of Oncology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Angiogenesis & Vascular Metabolism, Center for Cancer Biology, VIB, Leuven, Belgium.
- Laboratory of Angiogenesis & Vascular Metabolism, Department of Oncology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
- Laboratory of Angiogenesis & Vascular Heterogeneity, Department of Biomedicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark.
- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R. China.
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The anti-inflammatory activities of P53 in the vasculature have been associated with the enhancement of the endothelial barrier function. In the present study, we employed human and bovine lung endothelial cells, to investigate whether P53 expression levels affect the redox status of pulmonary cells. Moreover, we tested the possibility that those events affect the endothelial integrity of the lung microvascular monolayers. Our observations suggest that P53 suppression by LPS, pifithrin, or small interfering RNA increased the expression of the redox marker malondialdehyde. In contrast, P53 induction by Nutlin or the Hsp90 inhibitor AUY922 exerted the opposite effects, namely, suppressed that lipid oxidation marker. The direct measurement of the reactive oxygen species by 2,7-Dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate confirmed the antioxidant activity of P53 in the vasculature. Furthermore, the increased reactive oxygen species production due to P53 suppression was associated with lung hyperpermeability responses. In conclusion, P53 supports endothelial barrier function, at least in part, via the modulation of the reactive oxygen species.
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- Mohammad S Akhter
- School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana Monroe, 1800 Bienville Drive, Monroe, LA, 71201, USA
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- School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana Monroe, 1800 Bienville Drive, Monroe, LA, 71201, USA
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- School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana Monroe, 1800 Bienville Drive, Monroe, LA, 71201, USA.
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Mucin-2 knockout is a model of intercellular junction defects, mitochondrial damage and ATP depletion in the intestinal epithelium. Sci Rep 2020; 10:21135. [PMID: 33273633 PMCID: PMC7713437 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-78141-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The disruption of the protective intestinal barrier—the ‘leaky gut’—is a common complication of the inflammatory bowel disease. There is limited data on the mechanisms of the intestinal barrier disruption upon low-grade inflammation characteristic of patients with inflammatory bowel disease in clinical remission. Thus, animal models that recapitulate the complexity of chronic intestinal inflammation in vivo are of particular interest. In this study, we used Mucin-2 (Muc2) knockout mice predisposed to colitis to study intestinal barrier upon chronic inflammation. We used 4-kDa FITC-Dextran assay and transmission electron microscopy to demonstrate the increased intestinal permeability and morphological defects in intercellular junctions in Muc2 knockout mice. Confocal microscopy revealed the disruption of the apical F-actin cytoskeleton and delocalization of tight junction protein Claudin-3 from the membrane. We further demonstrate mitochondrial damage, impaired oxygen consumption and the reduction of the intestinal ATP content in Muc2 knockout mice. Finally, we show that chemically induced mitochondrial uncoupling in the wild type mice mimics the intestinal barrier disruption in vivo and causes partial loss of F-actin and membrane localization of Claudin-3. We propose that mitochondrial damage and metabolic shifts during chronic inflammation contribute to the leaky gut syndrome in Muc2 knockout animal model of colitis.
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Wang N, Li Y, Wang X, Ma Z, Wang Y, Zhang C, Yuan Y, Zhao M. Inhibition of TBK1 by amlexanox attenuates paraquat-induced acute lung injury. Toxicology 2020; 443:152555. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2020.152555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Revised: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 07/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Xia W, Pan Z, Zhang H, Zhou Q, Liu Y. Inhibition of ERR α Aggravates Sepsis-Induced Acute Lung Injury in Rats via Provoking Inflammation and Oxidative Stress. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2020; 2020:2048632. [PMID: 32714486 PMCID: PMC7354655 DOI: 10.1155/2020/2048632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2020] [Revised: 05/31/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Inflammation and oxidative stress are critical pathologies that contribute to sepsis-induced acute lung injury (ALI). This study investigated the regulatory role of estrogen-related receptor alpha (ERRα) in an experimental model of sepsis-induced ALI. In vivo, a cecal ligation and puncture- (CLP-) induced ALI model was established in anesthetized rats. Animals were then randomly assigned to receive an intraperitoneal injection of vehicle or ERRα inverse agonist (XCT-790, 2.5 mg/kg). Administration of XCT-790 significantly aggravated a sepsis-induced increase in pathological damage of lung tissues, lung endothelial permeability, myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity in lung tissues, production of serum inflammatory factors, and inflammatory cell accumulation in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. In addition, XCT-790 treatment exacerbated a CLP-induced decrease in lung superoxide dismutase and an increase in lung malondialdehyde levels. In vitro, the exposure of rat pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells (PMVECs) to lipopolysaccharide (LPS) resulted in increased endothelial permeability and reduced expression of tight junction protein ZO-1, Occludin, JAM-A, and adherens junction protein VE-cadherin, which were further deteriorated by knockdown of ERRα. In addition, LPS-triggered inflammatory factor production and increase in the expression of phosphorylated IκBα and NF-κB p65 were also exacerbated by silencing ERRα gene. Meanwhile, knockdown of ERRα dramatically promoted LPS-activated mitochondrial reactive oxygen species production and LPS-induced downregulation of Sirt3 protein levels in rat PMVECs. Taken together, our present study provides evidences that ERRα functions as a novel negative modulator of sepsis-induced ALI in rats. The underlying mechanisms responsible for ERRα-elicited effects are largely dependent on the regulation of inflammatory response and oxidative stress.
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- Wenfang Xia
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan 430060, China
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A Review on the Function and Regulation of ARHGDIB/RhoGDI2 Expression Including the Hypothetical Role of ARHGDIB/RhoGDI2 Autoantibodies in Kidney Transplantation. Transplant Direct 2020; 6:e548. [PMID: 32548242 PMCID: PMC7213606 DOI: 10.1097/txd.0000000000000993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2020] [Revised: 03/02/2020] [Accepted: 03/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Challenging and still unsolved problems in kidney transplantation are risk stratification and the treatment of humoral rejection. Antibody-mediated rejection is an important cause of early and chronic rejection. The impact of donor-specific HLA antibodies on antibody-mediated rejection–causing graft damage is well known, but the clinical relevance of non-HLA antibodies remains unclear. Recently, in 2 independent studies, a new correlation was found between the presence of non-HLA anti-Rho guanosine diphosphate dissociation inhibitor 2 (ARHGDIB) antibodies and increased graft failure. RhoGDI2, another name for ARHGDIB, is a negative regulator of the Rho guanosine triphosphate (RhoGTP)ases RhoA, Rac1m, and Cdc42, whose main function is regulating the actin network in a variety of cells. RhoGDI2 is mainly expressed intracellularly, and some expression is observed on the cell surface. Currently, there is no mechanism known to explain this correlation. Additionally, the reason why the antibodies are produced is unknown. In this review, we will address these questions, provide an overview of other diseases in which these antibodies are prevalent, and describe the physiological role of RhoGDI2 itself. If the mechanism and impact of RhoGDI2 antibodies in kidney graft failure are known, improved risk stratification can be provided to decrease the rate of donor kidney graft failure.
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Olson KR. Reactive oxygen species or reactive sulfur species: why we should consider the latter. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 223:223/4/jeb196352. [PMID: 32102833 DOI: 10.1242/jeb.196352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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The biological effects of oxidants, especially reactive oxygen species (ROS), include signaling functions (oxidative eustress), initiation of measures to reduce elevated ROS (oxidative stress), and a cascade of pathophysiological events that accompany excessive ROS (oxidative distress). Although these effects have long been studied in animal models with perturbed ROS, their actions under physiological conditions are less clear. I propose that some of the apparent uncertainty may be due to confusion of ROS with endogenously generated reactive sulfur species (RSS). ROS and RSS are chemically similar, but RSS are more reactive and versatile, and can be stored and reused. Both ROS and RSS signal via oxidation reactions with protein cysteine sulfur and they produce identical effector responses, but RSS appear to be more effective. RSS in the form of persulfidated cysteines (Cys-S-S) are produced endogenously and co-translationally introduced into proteins, and there is increasing evidence that many cellular proteins are persulfidated. A number of practical factors have contributed to confusion between ROS and RSS, and these are discussed herein. Furthermore, essentially all endogenous antioxidant enzymes appeared shortly after life began, some 3.8 billion years ago, when RSS metabolism dominated evolution. This was long before the rise in ROS, 600 million years ago, and I propose that these same enzymes, with only minor modifications, still effectively metabolize RSS in extant organisms. I am not suggesting that all ROS are RSS; however, I believe that the relative importance of ROS and RSS in biological systems needs further consideration.
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Affiliation(s)
- Kenneth R Olson
- Indiana University School of Medicine-South Bend, Raclin Carmichael Hall, 1234 Notre Dame Avenue, South Bend, IN 46617, USA
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