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Chen Q, Fang X, Yao N, Wu F, Xu B, Chen Z. Suppression of miR-330-3p alleviates DSS-induced ulcerative colitis and apoptosis by upregulating the endoplasmic reticulum stress components XBP1. Hereditas 2020; 157:18. [PMID: 32386518 PMCID: PMC7211341 DOI: 10.1186/s41065-020-00135-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background This study aimed to explore the biological activities of miR-330-3p in dextan sulphate sodium (DSS)-induced ulcerative colitis and apoptosis and the direct target of miR-330-3p in this process. HT-29 cells and male C57BL/6 mice were used to examine the function of miR-330-3p in vitro and in vivo, respectively. Expression of miRNA and mRNA was measured using quantitative real time PCR (qRT-PCR). Western blotting was used to measure the change of protein expression. Flow cytometry was used to determine cell apoptosis and luciferase assay was used to confirm the direct target of miR-330-3p. Results miR-330-3p expression was increased by DSS in both HT-29 cells and mice. Upregulation miR-330-3p induced cell apoptosis, mice weight loss and ulcerative colitis in vivo, which could prevent by suppression of miR-330-3p. Cell apoptosis related protein expression, cleaved caspase-3 and cleaved PARP was also inhibited by miR-330-3p overexpression and elevated by miR-330-3p inhibition both in vitro and in vivo. Luciferase assay confirmed that 3′ untranslated region (3′-UTR) of XBP1 is the directed target of miR-330-3p and Western blotting results have showed that protein expression of XBP1 was decreased by miR-330-3p mimics and increased by miR-330-3p inhibitor. Conclusion miR-330-3p is upregulated by DSS in both HT-29 cells and mice and promoted ulcerative colitis and cell apoptosis by targeting of 3′-UTR of XBP1, which is a key component of ER stress. Inhibition of miR-330-3p prevent DSS-induced ulcerative colitis and cell apoptosis mediated by upregulation of XBP1 expression.
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- Qifeng Chen
- Department of Gastroenterology Surgery, Shulan(hangzhou) Hospital, No. 848, Road Dongxin, District Xiacheng, Hangzhou City, 310000, Zhejiang Province, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, 903th hospital of PLA, Hangzhou City, 310000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, 903th hospital of PLA, Hangzhou City, 310000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology Surgery, Shulan(hangzhou) Hospital, No. 848, Road Dongxin, District Xiacheng, Hangzhou City, 310000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology Surgery, Shulan(hangzhou) Hospital, No. 848, Road Dongxin, District Xiacheng, Hangzhou City, 310000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology Surgery, Shulan(hangzhou) Hospital, No. 848, Road Dongxin, District Xiacheng, Hangzhou City, 310000, Zhejiang Province, China
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Treatment with Molgramostim (Recombinant Human Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor, Rhugm-Csf, Mielogen) and Lenograstim (Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor) Improves Experimental Colitis in Rats. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 2019:8298192. [PMID: 31687401 PMCID: PMC6803744 DOI: 10.1155/2019/8298192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2019] [Accepted: 08/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background/Aim Treatment with growth factors could be beneficial in both inflammatory bowel disease and experimental colitis. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Colony Stimulating Factor (CSF), and Recombinant Human (rHu) Granulocyte Stimulating Factor (GSF) in experimental colitis in rats. Methods Experimental colitis was induced in 62 male Wistar rats, divided into 9 groups, using 2,4,6-trinitrobenzensulfonic acid (TNBS). Group 1: Ten rats with colitis without treatment (control group). Euthanasia after 15 days. Group 2: Ten animals with colitis without treatment (control group). Euthanasia after 30 days. Group 3: Six animals with colitis. Immediate treatment with CSF. Euthanasia after 19 days. Group 4: Six animals with colitis. Treatment started 7 days after the induction of colitis. Animals were kept for 19 days. Group 5: Six animals with colitis. Treatment started 2 weeks after the induction of colitis. Group 6: Six animals with colitis, the same as in group 3. Treatment with GSF. Group 7: Six animals with colitis, the same as in group 4. Treatment with GSF. Group 8 Six animals with colitis, the same as in group 5. Treatment with GSF. Group 9: Six animals with colitis. Immediate treatment with prednisolone. Euthanasia after 15 days. Results CSF and GSF administration significantly improved the histological score (P < 0.05) and reduced malondialdehyde contents (P < 0.05), compared to control groups in all animals. CSF was superior to GSF and to prednisolone. Conclusion Administration of both CSF and GSF could significantly improve the histological score and oxidative stress in experimental colitis in rats.
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Lu HY, Lin BF. Wild bitter melon alleviates dextran sulphate sodium-induced murine colitis by suppressing inflammatory responses and enhancing intestinal regulatory T cells. J Funct Foods 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2016.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Meshkibaf S, Martins AJ, Henry GT, Kim SO. Protective role of G-CSF in dextran sulfate sodium-induced acute colitis through generating gut-homing macrophages. Cytokine 2015; 78:69-78. [PMID: 26687628 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2015.11.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2015] [Revised: 10/19/2015] [Accepted: 11/29/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) is a pleiotropic cytokine best known for its role in promoting the generation and function of neutrophils. G-CSF is also found to be involved in macrophage generation and immune regulation; however, its in vivo role in immune homeostasis is largely unknown. Here, we examined the role of G-CSF in dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced acute colitis using G-CSF receptor-deficient (G-CSFR(-/-)) mice. Mice were administered with 1.5% DSS in drinking water for 5days, and the severity of colitis was measured for the next 5days. GCSFR(-/-) mice were more susceptible to DSS-induced colitis than G-CSFR(+/+) or G-CSFR(-/+) mice. G-CSFR(-/-) mice harbored less F4/80(+) macrophages, but a similar number of neutrophils, in the intestine. In vitro, bone marrow-derived macrophages prepared in the presence of both G-CSF and macrophage colony-stimulating factor (M-CSF) (G-BMDM) expressed higher levels of regulatory macrophage markers such as programmed death ligand 2 (PDL2), CD71 and CD206, but not in arginase I, transforming growth factor (TGF)-β, Ym1 (chitinase-like 3) and FIZZ1 (found in inflammatory zone 1), and lower levels of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), CD80 and CD86 than bone marrow-derived macrophages prepared in the presence of M-CSF alone (BMDM), in response to interleukin (IL)-4/IL-13 and lipopolysaccharide (LPS)/interferon (IFN)-γ, respectively. Adoptive transfer of G-BMDM, but not BMDM, protected G-CSFR(-/-) mice from DSS-induced colitis, and suppressed expression of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, IL-1β and iNOS in the intestine. These results suggest that G-CSF plays an important role in preventing colitis, likely through populating immune regulatory macrophages in the intestine.
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- Shahab Meshkibaf
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology and Infectious Diseases Research Group, Siebens-Drake Research Institute, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6G 2V4, Canada; Center for Human Immunology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6G 2V4, Canada
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology and Infectious Diseases Research Group, Siebens-Drake Research Institute, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6G 2V4, Canada
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology and Infectious Diseases Research Group, Siebens-Drake Research Institute, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6G 2V4, Canada
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology and Infectious Diseases Research Group, Siebens-Drake Research Institute, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6G 2V4, Canada; Center for Human Immunology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6G 2V4, Canada.
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Sánchez-Fidalgo S, Villegas I, Aparicio-Soto M, Cárdeno A, Rosillo MÁ, González-Benjumea A, Marset A, López Ó, Maya I, Fernández-Bolaños JG, Alarcón de la Lastra C. Effects of dietary virgin olive oil polyphenols: hydroxytyrosyl acetate and 3, 4-dihydroxyphenylglycol on DSS-induced acute colitis in mice. J Nutr Biochem 2015; 26:513-20. [PMID: 25736481 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2014.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2014] [Revised: 11/26/2014] [Accepted: 12/02/2014] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Hydroxytyrosol, a polyphenolic compound from extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) has exhibited an improvement in a model of DSS-induced colitis. However, other phenolic compounds present such as hydroxytyrosyl acetate (HTy-Ac) and 3,4-dihydroxyphenylglycol (DHPG) need to be explored to complete the understanding of the overall effects of EVOO on inflammatory colon mucosa. This study was designed to evaluate the effect of both HTy-Ac and DHPG dietary supplementation in the inflammatory response associated to colitis model. Six-week-old mice were randomized in four dietary groups: sham and control groups received standard diet, and other two groups were fed with HTy-Ac and DHPG, respectively, at 0.1%. After 30 days, all groups except sham received 3% DSS in drinking water for 5 days followed by a regime of 5 days of water. Acute inflammation was evaluated by Disease Activity Index (DAI), histology and myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity. Colonic expression of iNOS, COX-2, MAPKs, NF-kB and FOXP3 were determined by western blotting. Only HTy-Ac-supplemented group showed a significant DAI reduction as well as an improvement of histological damage and MPO. COX-2 and iNOS protein expression were also significantly reduced. In addition, this dietary group down-regulated JNK phosphorylation and prevented the DSS-induced nuclear translocation level of p65. However, no significant differences were observed in the FOXP3 expression. These results demonstrated, for the first time, that HTy-Ac exerts an antiinflammatory effect on acute ulcerative colitis. We concluded that HTy-Ac supplement might provide a basis for developing a new dietary strategy for the prevention of ulcerative colitis.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Seville
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Seville
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Seville
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Seville
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Seville
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Shen YM, Zhao Y, Zeng Y, Yan L, Chen BL, Leng AM, Mu YB, Zhang GY. Inhibition of Pim-1 kinase ameliorates dextran sodium sulfate-induced colitis in mice. Dig Dis Sci 2012; 57:1822-31. [PMID: 22466098 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-012-2106-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2011] [Accepted: 02/21/2012] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pim-1 kinase is involved in the control of cell growth, differentiation and apoptosis. Recent evidence suggests that Pim kinases play a role in immune regulation and inflammation. However, the role of Pim-1 kinase in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) remains unclear. AIMS The aims of this study were to explore the role of Pim-1 kinase in the pathology of IBD and to assess whether inhibiting Pim-1 kinase may be of therapeutic benefit as a treatment regimen for IBD. METHODS Colitic mouse model was established by the induction of dextran sodium sulfate. The expression of Pim-1 in the colonic samples of control and colitic mice was examined. Furthermore, the mice were treated with Pim-1inhibitor (PIM-Inh), then the body weight and colon inflammation were evaluated, and the production of cytokines including IFN-γ, IL-4, TGF-β and IL-17 in colon tissues was determined by ELISA. The expression of T cell master transcription factors T-bet, ROR-γt, GATA-3 and Foxp3 and Nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) and inducible nitric oxide synthase in colon tissues was detected by real-time PCR and western blot. Finally, the effect of LPS on Pim-1 expression and the effects of PIM-Inh on LPS-induced upregualtion of p65 and TNF-α in RAW264.7 cells were examined by real-time PCR and western blot. RESULTS Pim-1 expression was correlated with the degree of mucosal inflammation in vivo, and it was significantly induced by LPS in vitro. PIM-Inh had protective effects on acute colitis in vivo. Mechanistically, PIM-Inh reduced the proinflammatory immune response through the inhibition of the overactivation of macrophages and the down-regulation of excessive Th1- and Th17-type immune responses. Furthermore, PIM-Inh could skew T cell differentiation towards a Treg phenotype. CONCLUSIONS Pim-1 kinase is involved in mucosal injury/inflammation and Pim-1 kinase inhibitor may provide a novel therapeutic approach for IBD.
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- Yue-Ming Shen
- Department of Gastroenterology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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Barahona-Garrido J, Yamamoto-Furusho JK. New treatment options in the management of IBD - focus on colony stimulating factors. Biologics 2011; 2:501-4. [PMID: 19707380 PMCID: PMC2721373 DOI: 10.2147/btt.s3543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is characterized by inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, typically with a relapsing and remitting clinical course. The intestinal inflammation in IBD is controlled by a complex interplay of innate and adaptive immune mechanisms. Innate immunity comprises a set of distinct elements, which includes circulating cells such as neutrophils, monocytes, and resident intestinal immune cells (dendritic and Paneth cells), as well as intestinal epithelium and cellular products, including antimicrobial peptides such as defensins and cathelicidins. Different components of innate immunity in IBD have been suggested to be defective or impaired. The human granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) and the human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) have emerged as potential tools for the modulation of intestinal inflammation and repair. The greatest evidence supporting the use of colony-stimulating factors in intestinal inflammation comes from studies conducted in active Crohn’s disease (CD) patients treated with sargramostim and filgrastim, but evidence for its recommendation as treatment remains weak, as the majority of studies are open label, nonrandomized, and with a small number of patients.
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- Josué Barahona-Garrido
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinic, Department of Gastroenterology, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias, Médicas y Nutrición "Salvador Zubirán", Mexico City, Mexico
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Bonanno G, Procoli A, Mariotti A, Corallo M, Perillo A, Danese S, De Cristofaro R, Scambia G, Rutella S. Effects of pegylated G-CSF on immune cell number and function in patients with gynecological malignancies. J Transl Med 2010; 8:114. [PMID: 21062439 PMCID: PMC2992497 DOI: 10.1186/1479-5876-8-114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2010] [Accepted: 11/09/2010] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Background Pegylated granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF; pegfilgrastim) is a longer-acting form of G-CSF, whose effects on dendritic cell (DC) and regulatory T cell (Treg) mobilization, and on the in vivo and ex vivo release of immune modulating cytokines remain unexplored. Methods Twelve patients with gynecological cancers received carboplatin/paclitaxel chemotherapy and single-dose pegfilgrastim as prophylaxis of febrile neutropenia. Peripheral blood was collected prior to pegfilgrastim administration (day 0) and on days +7, +11 and +21, to quantify immunoregulatory cytokines and to assess type 1 DC (DC1), type 2 DC (DC2) and Treg cell mobilization. In vitro-differentiated, monocyte-derived DC were used to investigate endocytic activity, expression of DC maturation antigens and ability to activate allogeneic T-cell proliferation. Results Pegfilgrastim increased the frequency of circulating DC1 and DC2 precursors. In contrast, CD4+FoxP3+ bona fide Treg cells were unchanged compared with baseline. Serum levels of hepatocyte growth factor and interleukin (IL)-12p40, but not transforming growth factor-β1 or immune suppressive kynurenines, significantly increased after pegfilgrastim administration. Interestingly, pegfilgrastim fostered in vitro monocytic secretion of IL-12p40 and IL-12p70 when compared with unconjugated G-CSF. Finally, DC populations differentiated in vitro after clinical provision of pegfilgrastim were phenotypically mature, possessed low endocytic activity, and incited a robust T-cell proliferative response. Conclusions Pegfilgrastim induced significant changes in immune cell number and function. The enhancement of monocytic IL-12 secretion portends favorable implications for pegfilgrastim administration to patients with cancer, a clinical context where the induction of immune deviation would be highly undesirable.
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Barahona-Garrido J, Hernández-Calleros J, García-Juárez I, Yamamoto-Furusho JK. Growth factors as treatment for inflammatory bowel disease: a concise review of the evidence toward their potential clinical utility. Saudi J Gastroenterol 2009; 15:208-12. [PMID: 19636186 PMCID: PMC2841424 DOI: 10.4103/1319-3767.54742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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In the process of inflammation and repair of the intestinal mucosa in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), there occurs a complex and an unknown interplay of innate and adaptive immune mechanisms. This interaction of factors may explain why IBD is characterized by a relapsing and remitting clinical course. Different components of innate immunity, hormones and interleukins in IBD have been suggested to be impaired. The growth hormone, epidermal growth factor, keratinocyte growth factor and colony-stimulating factors have emerged as potential tools for the modulation of intestinal inflammation and repair. Despite promising results of initial studies, the evidence that justify treatment of patients in clinical practice is not enough as some of the trials are nonrandomized or included a small number of patients. In this concise review, we provide a summary of the most recent and relevant evidence regarding the potential therapeutic effects of growth factors in IBD.
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- Josué Barahona-Garrido
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinic, Department of Gastroenterology, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City; Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico.
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- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinic, Department of Gastroenterology, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Guatemala
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- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinic, Department of Gastroenterology, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Guatemala,Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico, Guatemala
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- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinic, Department of Gastroenterology, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Guatemala,Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico, Guatemala
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Martins AJ, Colquhoun P, Reid G, Kim SO. Reduced expression of basal and probiotic-inducible G-CSF in intestinal mononuclear cells is associated with inflammatory bowel disease. Inflamm Bowel Dis 2009; 15:515-25. [PMID: 19058228 DOI: 10.1002/ibd.20808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) is a pleiotropic cytokine involved in the hematopoiesis of granulocytes, neuroprotection, and immunomodulation. Previously, we have shown that probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 induces G-CSF production from bone marrow-derived macrophages. Whether this probiotic also induces G-CSF in intestinal mononuclear cells is unknown. METHODS G-CSF release in response to L. rhamnosus GR-1 was analyzed in isolated intestinal lamina propria mononuclear cells from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and non-IBD patients. The effects of G-CSF on proinflammatory cytokine production in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells and intestinal tissue from C57BL/6 wildtype and G-CSF receptor knockout mice was examined. RESULTS Normal mouse or human intestinal lamina propria cells constitutively express high levels of G-CSF, of which production was further enhanced by exogenous L. rhamnosus GR-1. However, cells obtained from IBD patients showed reduced G-CSF production under basal conditions and also lower production after exogenous GR-1 treatments. Intestinal tissue samples isolated from G-CSF receptor-deficient mice constitutively expressed higher levels of TNFalpha, IL-23, and IL-12 than those from wildtype mice, and pretreatment of G-CSF suppressed lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced IL-23 in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that high G-CSF production induced by commensals such as L. rhamnosus is important in maintaining normal immunological homeostasis in the intestine and defects in the production of G-CSF are associated with IBD.
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- Andrew J Martins
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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Glucocorticoid availability in colonic inflammation of rat. Dig Dis Sci 2008; 53:2160-7. [PMID: 18095161 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-007-0125-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2007] [Accepted: 11/09/2007] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Recent in vitro studies have shown the involvement of pro-inflammatory cytokines in the regulation of the local metabolism of glucocorticoids via 11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 and type 2 (11HSD1 and 11HSD2). However, direct in vivo evidence for a relationship among the local metabolism of glucocorticoids, inflammation and steroid enzymes is still lacking. We have therefore examined the changes in the local metabolism of glucocorticoids during colonic inflammation induced by TNBS and the consequences of corticosterone metabolism inhibition by carbenoxolone on 11HSD1, 11HSD2, cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2), mucin 2 (MUC-2), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha), and interleukin 1beta (IL-1beta). The metabolism of glucocorticoids was measured in tissue slices in vitro and their 11HSD1, 11HSD2, COX-2, MUC-2, TNF-alpha, and IL-1beta mRNA abundances by quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. Colitis produced an up-regulation of colonic 11HSD1 and down-regulation of 11HSD2 in a dose-dependent manner, and these changes resulted in a decreased capacity of the inflamed tissue to inactivate tissue corticosterone. Similarly, 11HSD1 transcript was increased in colonic intraepithelial lymphocytes of TNBS-treated rats. Topical intracolonic application of carbenoxolone stimulated 11HSD1 mRNA and partially inhibited 11HSD2 mRNA and tissue corticosterone inactivation and these changes were blocked by RU-486. The administration of budesonide mimicked the effect of carbenoxolone. In contrast to the local metabolism of glucocorticoids, carbenoxolone neither potentiates nor diminishes gene expression for COX-2, TNF-alpha, and IL-1beta, despite the fact that budesonide down-regulated all of them. These data indicate that inflammation is associated with the down-regulation of tissue glucocorticoid catabolism. However, these changes in the local metabolism of glucocorticoids do not modulate the expression of COX-2, TNF-alpha, and IL-1beta in inflamed tissue.
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Oishi K, Hayamizu K, Aihaiti X, Itamoto T, Arihiro K, Asahara T. G-CSF-induced evacuation of sinusoidal NK cells and the facilitation of liver regeneration in a partial hepatectomy☆. Cytokine 2006; 34:66-75. [PMID: 16716600 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2006.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2005] [Revised: 01/24/2006] [Accepted: 04/01/2006] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Since liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy (PHx) is known to improve by pretreatment with recombinant human G-CSF (rhG-CSF), we investigated the mechanism by evaluating the distribution and activity of sinusoidal NK cells. F344 rats were treated with rhG-CSF (250 microg/kg/day) for 5 days before PHx. Pretreatment with rhG-CSF improved the serum ALT levels and DNA biosynthesis of the remnant liver tissues at 20 h after PHx. Notably, the rhG-CSF pretreatment decreased the number of NK cells in the liver determined by immunohistochemistry using anti-NKR-P1A mAb before and at 20 h after PHx with no significant change in the NK activity per cell base, while also increasing the number of NK cells in the peripheral blood detected by flow cytometry. The rhG-CSF induced a pre-PHx downregulation of the IL-12p70 protein levels, while also promoting the post-PHx reduction of the protein levels of IL-12p70 and IFN-gamma. Conversely, rhG-CSF had no effect on the pre-PHx mRNA levels or the PHx-induced upregulation of mRNA levels of TNF-alpha, IL-1beta, IL-6, TGF-beta, IL-10, HGF, and c-Met determined by real-time RT-PCR. These results strongly suggest that rhG-CSF-induced facilitation of liver regeneration is achieved by immunoregulation through the intrahepatic IL-12 downregulation and evacuation of sinusoidal NK cells.
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- Koichi Oishi
- Department of Surgery, Division of Frontier Medical Science, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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