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Liu R, Zhao Y, Su S, Kwabil A, Njoku PC, Yu H, Li X. Unveiling cancer dormancy: Intrinsic mechanisms and extrinsic forces. Cancer Lett 2024; 591:216899. [PMID: 38649107 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2024.216899] [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: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Tumor cells disseminate in various distant organs at early stages of cancer progression. These disseminated tumor cells (DTCs) can stay dormant/quiescent without causing patient symptoms for years or decades. These dormant tumor cells survive despite curative treatments by entering growth arrest, escaping immune surveillance, and/or developing drug resistance. However, these dormant cells can reactivate to proliferate, causing metastatic progression and/or relapse, posing a threat to patients' survival. It's unclear how cancer cells maintain dormancy and what triggers their reactivation. What are better approaches to prevent metastatic progression and relapse through harnessing cancer dormancy? To answer these remaining questions, we reviewed the studies of tumor dormancy and reactivation in various types of cancer using different model systems, including the brief history of dormancy studies, the intrinsic characteristics of dormant cells, and the external cues at the cellular and molecular levels. Furthermore, we discussed future directions in the field and the strategies for manipulating dormancy to prevent metastatic progression and recurrence.
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- Ruihua Liu
- School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, 010070, China; Department of Cell and Cancer Biology, College of Medicine and Life Sciences, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, 43614, USA
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- Department of Cell and Cancer Biology, College of Medicine and Life Sciences, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, 43614, USA
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- Department of Cell and Cancer Biology, College of Medicine and Life Sciences, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, 43614, USA
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- Department of Cell and Cancer Biology, College of Medicine and Life Sciences, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, 43614, USA
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- Department of Cell and Cancer Biology, College of Medicine and Life Sciences, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, 43614, USA
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- School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, 010070, China.
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- Department of Cell and Cancer Biology, College of Medicine and Life Sciences, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, 43614, USA.
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Miyanaga T, Yoshitomi Y, Miyanaga A. Perifascial areolar tissue graft promotes angiogenesis and wound healing in an exposed ischemic component rabbit model. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0298971. [PMID: 38377120 PMCID: PMC10878522 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0298971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024] Open
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Multiple studies have reported the use of perifascial areolar tissue (PAT) grafts to treat wounds involving exposed ischemic tissues, avascular structures, and defective membrane structures. Our objective was to assess the quantitative effects of PAT grafts and their suitability for wounds with ischemic tissue exposure and to qualitatively determine the factors through which PAT promotes wound healing and repair. We conducted histological, immunohistochemical, and mass spectrometric analyses of the PAT grafts. PAT grafts contain numerous CD34+ progenitor/stem cells, extracellular matrix, growth factors, and cytokines that promote wound healing and angiogenesis. Furthermore, we established a male rabbit model to compare the efficacy of PAT grafting with that of an occlusive dressing treatment (control) for wounds with cartilage exposure. PAT grafts could cover ischemic components with granulation tissue and promote angiogenesis. Macroscopic and histological observations of the PAT graft on postoperative day seven revealed capillaries bridging the ischemic tissue (vascular bridging). Additionally, the PAT graft suppressed wound contraction and alpha smooth muscle actin (αSMA) levels and promoted epithelialization. These findings suggested that PAT can serve as a platform to enhance wound healing and promote angiogenesis. This is the first study to quantify the therapeutic efficacy of PAT grafts, revealing their high value for the treatment of wounds involving exposed ischemic structures. The effectiveness of PAT grafts can be attributed to two primary factors: vascular bridging and the provision of three essential elements (progenitor/stem cells, extracellular matrix molecules, and growth factors/cytokines). Moreover, PAT grafts may be used as transplant materials to mitigate excessive wound contraction and the development of hypertrophic scarring.
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- Toru Miyanaga
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Kanazawa Medical University, Kahoku, Ishikawa, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Kanazawa Medical University, Kahoku, Ishikawa, Japan
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- Department of Nursing, Kanazawa Medical University, Kahoku, Ishikawa, Japan
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Wei R, Zhu Y, Zhang Y, Zhao W, Yu X, Wang L, Gu C, Gu X, Yang Y. AIMP1 promotes multiple myeloma malignancy through interacting with ANP32A to mediate histone H3 acetylation. CANCER COMMUNICATIONS (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2022; 42:1185-1206. [PMID: 36042007 DOI: 10.1002/cac2.12356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Multiple myeloma (MM) is the second most common hematological malignancy. An overwhelming majority of patients with MM progress to serious osteolytic bone disease. Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase-interacting multifunctional protein 1 (AIMP1) participates in several steps during cancer development and osteoclast differentiation. This study aimed to explore its role in MM. METHODS The gene expression profiling cohorts of MM were applied to determine the expression of AIMP1 and its association with MM patient prognosis. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, immunohistochemistry, and Western blotting were used to detect AIMP1 expression. Protein chip analysis, RNA-sequencing, and chromatin immunoprecipitation and next-generation sequencing were employed to screen the interacting proteins and key downstream targets of AIMP1. The impact of AIMP1 on cellular proliferation was determined using 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay in vitro and a xenograft model in vivo. Bone lesions were evaluated using tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase staining in vitro. A NOD/SCID-TIBIA mouse model was used to evaluate the effect of siAIMP1-loaded exosomes on bone lesion formation in vivo. RESULTS AIMP1 expression was increased in MM patients and strongly associated with unfavorable outcomes. Increased AIMP1 expression promoted MM cell proliferation in vitro and in vivo via activation of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway. Protein chip assays and subsequent experiments revealed that AIMP1 interacted with acidic leucine-rich nuclear phosphoprotein 32 family member A (ANP32A) to regulate histone H3 acetylation. In addition, AIMP1 increased histone H3 acetylation enrichment function of GRB2-associated and regulator of MAPK protein 2 (GAREM2) to increase the phosphorylation of extracellular-regulated kinase 1/2 (p-ERK1/2). Furthermore, AIMP1 promoted osteoclast differentiation by activating nuclear factor of activated T cells c1 (NFATc1) in vitro. In contrast, exosome-coated small interfering RNA of AIMP1 effectively suppressed MM progression and osteoclast differentiation in vitro and in vivo. CONCLUSIONS Our data demonstrate that AIMP1 is a novel regulator of histone H3 acetylation interacting with ANP32A in MM, which accelerates MM malignancy via activation of the MAPK signaling pathway.
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- Rongfang Wei
- Nanjing Hospital of Chinese Medicine affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210001, P. R. China.,School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, P. R. China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, P. R. China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, P. R. China
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- Department of Analytical and Testing Center, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211112, P. R. China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, P. R. China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, P. R. China
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- Nanjing Hospital of Chinese Medicine affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210001, P. R. China.,School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, P. R. China
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- Nanjing Hospital of Chinese Medicine affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210001, P. R. China.,School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, P. R. China.,Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, 226019, P. R. China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, P. R. China
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Stromal Co-Cultivation for Modeling Breast Cancer Dormancy in the Bone Marrow. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14143344. [PMID: 35884405 PMCID: PMC9320268 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14143344] [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: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Cancers metastasize to the bone marrow before primary tumors can be detected. Bone marrow micrometastases are resistant to therapy, and while they are able to remain dormant for decades, they recur steadily and result in incurable metastatic disease. The bone marrow microenvironment maintains the dormancy and chemoresistance of micrometastases through interactions with multiple cell types and through structural and soluble factors. Modeling dormancy in vitro can identify the mechanisms of these interactions. Modeling also identifies mechanisms able to disrupt these interactions or define novel interactions that promote the reawakening of dormant cells. The in vitro modeling of the interactions of cancer cells with various bone marrow elements can generate hypotheses on the mechanisms that control dormancy, treatment resistance and reawakening in vivo. These hypotheses can guide in vivo murine experiments that have high probabilities of succeeding in order to verify in vitro findings while minimizing the use of animals in experiments. This review outlines the existing data on predominant stromal cell types and their use in 2D co-cultures with cancer cells.
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Loss of GATA4 C-Terminus by p.S335X Mutation Modulates Coronary Artery Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Phenotype. Mediators Inflamm 2021; 2021:3698386. [PMID: 34545275 PMCID: PMC8449727 DOI: 10.1155/2021/3698386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Coronary artery disease (CAD) has been the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and its pathogenesis is closely related with the proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC). We previously reported a truncated GATA4 protein lacking C-terminus induced by p.S335X mutation in cardiomyocyte from ventricular septal defect (VSD) patients. However, it is still unclear whether GATA4 p.S335X mutation could influence the development of CAD. GATA4 wild-type (WT) and p.S335X mutant (MU) overexpression plasmids were constructed and transfected transiently into rat coronary artery smooth muscle cell (RCSMC) to observe the proliferative and migratory abilities by MTS and wound healing assay, respectively. PCR array was used to preliminarily detect the expression of phenotypic modulation-related genes, and QRT-PCR was then carried out to verify the screened differentially expressed genes (DEGs). The results showed that, when stimulated by fetal bovine serum (10%) for 24 h or tumor necrosis factor-α (10 or 30 ng/ml) for 10 or 24 h, deletion of GATA4 C-terminus by p.S335X mutation in GATA4 enhanced the proliferation of RCSMC, without alteration of the migration capability. Twelve DEGs, including Fas, Hbegf, Itga5, Aimp1, Cxcl1, Il15, Il2rg, Il7, Tnfsf10, Il1r1, Irak1, and Tlr3, were screened and identified as phenotypic modulation-related genes. Our data might be beneficial for further exploration regarding the mechanisms of GATA4 p.S335X mutation on the phenotypic modulation of coronary VSMC.
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Tian Y, Wang J, Qin C, Zhu G, Chen X, Chen Z, Qin Y, Wei M, Li Z, Zhang X, Lv Y, Cai G. Identifying 8-mRNAsi Based Signature for Predicting Survival in Patients With Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma via Machine Learning. Front Genet 2020; 11:566159. [PMID: 33329703 PMCID: PMC7721480 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2020.566159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Cancer stem cells (CSCs) have been characterized by several exclusive features that include differentiation, self-renew, and homeostatic control, which allows tumor maintenance and spread. Recurrence and therapeutic resistance of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC) have been identified to be attributed to CSCs. However, the biomarkers led to the development of HNSCC stem cells remain less defined. In this study, we quantified cancer stemness by mRNA expression-based stemness index (mRNAsi), and found that mRNAsi indices were higher in HNSCC tissues than that in normal tissue. A significantly higher mRNAsi was observed in HPV positive patients than HPV negative patients, as well as in male patients than in female patients. The 8-mRNAsi signature was identified from the genes in two modules which were mostly related to mRNAsi screened by weighted gene co-expression network analysis. In this prognostic signatures, high expression of RGS16, LYVE1, hnRNPC, ANP32A, and AIMP1 focus in promoting cell proliferation and tumor progression. While ZNF66, PIK3R3, and MAP2K7 are associated with a low risk of death. The riskscore of eight signatures have a powerful capacity for 1-, 3-, 5-year of overall survival prediction (5-year AUC 0.77, 95% CI 0.69-0.85). These findings based on stemness indices may provide a novel understanding of target therapy for suppressing HNSCC stem cells.
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- Yuxi Tian
- Department of Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First People's Hospital of Changde City, Changde, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Hainan General Hospital, Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Department of Health Management, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Quanzhou, Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases (ARSs) are essential enzymes for protein synthesis with evolutionarily conserved enzymatic mechanisms. Despite their similarity across organisms, scientists have been able to generate effective anti-infective agents based on the structural differences in the catalytic clefts of ARSs from pathogens and humans. However, recent genomic, proteomic and functionomic advances have unveiled unexpected disease-associated mutations and altered expression, secretion and interactions in human ARSs, revealing hidden biological functions beyond their catalytic roles in protein synthesis. These studies have also brought to light their potential as a rich and unexplored source for new therapeutic targets and agents through multiple avenues, including direct targeting of the catalytic sites, controlling disease-associated protein-protein interactions and developing novel biologics from the secreted ARS proteins or their parts. This Review addresses the emerging biology and therapeutic applications of human ARSs in diseases including autoimmune and rare diseases, and cancer.
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Gao W, An C, Xue X, Zheng X, Niu M, Zhang Y, Liu H, Zhang C, Lu Y, Cui J, Zhao Q, Wen S, Thorne RF, Zhang X, Wu Y, Wang B. Mass Spectrometric Analysis Identifies AIMP1 and LTA4H as FSCN1-Binding Proteins in Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Proteomics 2019; 19:e1900059. [PMID: 31287215 DOI: 10.1002/pmic.201900059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2019] [Revised: 06/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Dysregulation of fascin actin-bundling protein 1 (FSCN1) enhances cell proliferation, invasion, and motility in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC), while the mechanism remains unclear. Here, co-immunoprecipitation and mass spectrometry is utilized to identify potential FSCN1-binding proteins. Functional annotation of FSCN1-binding proteins are performed by Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis. Furthermore, the protein-protein interaction network of FSNC1-binding proteins is constructed and the interactions between FSCN1 and novel identified interacting proteins AIMP1 and LTA4H are validated. Moreover, the expression and functional role of AIMP1 and LTA4H in LSCC are investigated. A total of 123 proteins are identified as potential FSCN1-binding proteins, and functional annotation shows that FSCN1-binding proteins are significantly enriched in carcinogenic processes, such as filopodium assembly-regulation and GTPase activity. Co-IP/western blotting and immunofluorescence confirm that AIMP1 and LTA4H bind and colocalize with FSCN1. Furthermore, both AIMP1 and LTA4H are upregulated in LSCC tissues, and knockdown of AIMP1 or LTA4H inhibits LSCC cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. Collectively, the identification of FSCN1-binding partners enhances understanding of the mechanism of FSCN1-mediated malignant phenotypes, and these findings indicate that FSCN1 binds to AIMP1 and LTA4H might promote the progression of LSCC.
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- Wei Gao
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery Cancer Hospital, National Cancer Center, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, 121001, Liaoning, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Translational Research Institute, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Henan University, Zhengzhou, 450053, Henan, China.,School of Environmental and Life Sciences, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.,The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China
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Lin YH, Chen CY, Chou LY, Chen CH, Kang L, Wang CZ. Enhancement of Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Osteogenesis and New Bone Formation in Rats by Obtusilactone A. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 18:ijms18112422. [PMID: 29140298 PMCID: PMC5713390 DOI: 10.3390/ijms18112422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2017] [Revised: 11/03/2017] [Accepted: 11/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The natural pure compound obtusilactone A (OA) was identified in Cinnamomum kotoense Kanehira & Sasaki, and shows effective anti-cancer activity. We studied the effect of OA on osteogenesis of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). OA possesses biocompatibility, stimulates Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) activity and facilitates mineralization of BMSCs. Expression of osteogenesis markers BMP2, Runx2, Collagen I, and Osteocalcin was enhanced in OA-treated BMSCs. An in vivo rat model with local administration of OA via needle implantation to bone marrow-residing BMSCs revealed that OA increased the new bone formation and trabecular bone volume in tibias. Micro-CT images and H&E staining showed more trabecular bone at the needle-implanted site in the OA group than the normal saline group. Thus, OA confers an osteoinductive effect on BMSCs via induction of osteogenic marker gene expression, such as BMP2 and Runx2 expression and subsequently elevates ALP activity and mineralization, followed by enhanced trabecular bone formation in rat tibias. Therefore, OA is a potential osteoinductive drug to stimulate new bone formation by BMSCs.
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- Yi-Hsiung Lin
- Orthopaedic Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan.
- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan.
- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan.
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- School of Medical and Health Sciences, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan.
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- Orthopaedic Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan.
- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan.
- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan.
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- Orthopaedic Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan.
- Department of Orthopaedics, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan.
- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan.
- Division of Adult Reconstruction Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan.
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- Orthopaedic Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan.
- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan.
- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan.
- Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan.
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Yin L, Huang D, Liu X, Wang Y, Liu J, Liu F, Yu B. Omentin-1 effects on mesenchymal stem cells: proliferation, apoptosis, and angiogenesis in vitro. Stem Cell Res Ther 2017; 8:224. [PMID: 29017592 PMCID: PMC5633887 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-017-0676-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2016] [Revised: 07/01/2017] [Accepted: 09/18/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are emerging as an extremely promising therapeutic agent for tissue repair. However, limitations exist such as the low numbers of MSCs obtained from donors, and the poor survival and function of donor cells. Omentin-1, a new fat depot-specific secretory adipokine, exerts proproliferation, prosurvival, and proangiogenic functions in certain cells via an Akt-dependent mechanism; however, little is known about the influence of omentin-1 on MSCs. Methods MSCs were isolated from 60–80 g donor rats. Cell proliferation was assessed with CCK-8 and EdU assay. Cell cycle, apoptosis ratio, reactive oxygen species concentration, and mitochondrial membrane potential were detected by flow cytometry. Hoechst 33342 dye was used to assess morphological changes of apoptosis. Expression levels of Akt, FoxO3a, GSK-3β, and apoptosis- and cell cycle-associated proteins were detected by Western blotting. Tube formation assay was used to test the angiogenesis role of conditioned medium from MSCs in vitro. The cytokine secretion was assessed by ELISA. Results After treatment with omentin-1 (100–800 ng/ml), MSCs displayed a higher proliferative capacity with an increasing number of cells in the S and G2 phase of the cell cycle. Moreover, omentin-1 preconditioning for 1 h could protect MSCs against H2O2-induced apoptosis in a concentration-dependent manner. Furthermore, omentin-1 pretreatment reduced the excessive reactive oxygen species. Western blots revealed that increased Bcl-2 and decreased Bax appeared in MSCs after omentin-1 incubation, which inhibited the mitochondrial apoptosis pathways with evidence showing inhibition of caspase-3 cleavage and preservation of mitochondrial membrane potential. Omentin-1 could enhance angiogenic growth factor secretion and elevate the ability of MSCs to stimulate tube formation by human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). Furthermore, omentin-1 enhanced Akt phosphorylation; however, blockade of the PI3K/Akt pathway with an inhibitor, LY294002 (20 μM), suppressed the above beneficial effects of omentin-1. Conclusion Omentin-1 can exert beneficial effects on MSCs by promoting proliferation, inhibiting apoptosis, increasing secretion of angiogenic cytokines, and enhancing the ability for stimulating tube formation by HUVECs via the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. Thus, omentin-1 may be considered a candidate for optimizing MSC-based cell therapy.
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- Li Yin
- Key Laboratories of Education Ministry for Myocardial Ischemia Mechanism, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 148 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150086, People's Republic of China.,Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 148 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150086, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratories of Education Ministry for Myocardial Ischemia Mechanism, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 148 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150086, People's Republic of China.,Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 148 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150086, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratories of Education Ministry for Myocardial Ischemia Mechanism, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 148 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150086, People's Republic of China.,Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 148 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150086, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratories of Education Ministry for Myocardial Ischemia Mechanism, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 148 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150086, People's Republic of China.,Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 148 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150086, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratories of Education Ministry for Myocardial Ischemia Mechanism, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 148 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150086, People's Republic of China.,Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 148 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150086, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratories of Education Ministry for Myocardial Ischemia Mechanism, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 148 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150086, People's Republic of China.,Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 148 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150086, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratories of Education Ministry for Myocardial Ischemia Mechanism, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 148 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150086, People's Republic of China. .,Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 148 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150086, People's Republic of China.
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Enhanced Cell Growth of Adipocyte-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Using Chemically-Defined Serum-Free Media. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 18:ijms18081779. [PMID: 28813021 PMCID: PMC5578168 DOI: 10.3390/ijms18081779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2017] [Revised: 08/12/2017] [Accepted: 08/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The multipotency and anti-inflammatory effects of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) make them attractive for cell therapy in regenerative medicine. A large number of MSCs is required for efficient therapy owing to the low homing efficiency of MSCs to target sites. Furthermore, owing to limitations in obtaining sufficient amounts of MSCs, in vitro expansion of MSCs that preserves their differentiation and proliferative potential is essential. The animal factor included in culture media also limits clinical application. In this study, adipose-derived MSCs showed a significantly higher proliferation rate in STK2, a chemically-defined medium, than in DMEM/FBS. The expression of MSC surface markers was increased in the culture using STK2 compared to that using DMEM/FBS. Tri-lineage differentiation analyses showed that MSCs cultured in STK2 were superior to those cultured in DMEM/FBS. In addition, MSCs cultured in STK2 showed a reduced senescence rate, small and homogenous cell size, and were more genetically stable compared to those cultured in DMEM/FBS. Furthermore, secretome analysis showed that the expression of factors related to proliferation/migration, anti-inflammation, and differentiation were increased in STK2 culture medium compared to DMEM/FBS. Taken together, these results suggest that culture using STK2 medium offers many advantages through which it is possible to obtain safer, superior, and larger numbers of MSCs.
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Tian Y, Guo R, Shi B, Chen L, Yang L, Fu Q. MicroRNA-30a promotes chondrogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells through inhibiting Delta-like 4 expression. Life Sci 2016; 148:220-8. [PMID: 26872979 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2016.02.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2015] [Revised: 01/27/2016] [Accepted: 02/08/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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AIMS MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play important roles in chondrogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). However, the regulation of miR-30a during such process has not yet been well understood. The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of miR-30a on chondrogenic differentiation of MSCs and explore the underlying mechanisms. MATERIALS AND METHODS MSCs were isolated from rat bone marrow, and their immunophenotypes and multilineage differentiation potentials were identified. MiR-30a mimics or inhibitor were transfected into rat MSCs and SW1353 cells, respectively, and then the effects of miR-30a on chondrogenic differentiation were detected. The predicted target gene Delta-like 4 (DLL4, a ligand of the Notch signaling family) was verified by luciferase reporter assay, quantitative real time PCR and western blot. KEY FINDINGS MiR-30a was significantly up-regulated during chondrogenic differentiation of rat MSCs. Additionally, transfection of miR-30a mimics remarkably promoted the differentiation of rat MSCs into chondrocytes as evidence by the notably increased mRNA and protein expression levels of chondrogenic markers Collagen II and aggrecan as well as the enhanced alcian blue staining intensity, whereas inhibition of miR-30a obviously suppressed such process. Furthermore, during chondrogenesis, DLL4 expression was found to significantly decrease at both mRNA and protein levels, which was negatively regulated by miR-30a through directly targeting the 3'UTR of DLL4. SIGNIFICANCE Our results indicate that miR-30a acts as a key promoter for chondrogenic differentiation of MSCs by down-regulating DLL4 expression, and provide a novel insight on miRNA-mediated MSC therapy for cartilage-related disorders including osteoarthritis.
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- Ye Tian
- Department of Orthopaedics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China
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Ahn J, Son MK, Jung KH, Kim K, Kim GJ, Lee SH, Hong SS, Park SG. Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase interacting multi-functional protein 1 attenuates liver fibrosis by inhibiting TGFβ signaling. Int J Oncol 2015; 48:747-55. [PMID: 26692190 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2015.3303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2015] [Accepted: 12/07/2015] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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The aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase interacting multi-functional protein 1 (AIMP1) participates in a variety of cellular processes, including translation, cell proliferation, inflammation and wound healing. Previously, we showed that the N-terminal peptide of AIMP1 (6-46 aa) induced ERK phosphorylation. Liver fibrosis is characterized by excessive deposition of extracellular matrix, which is induced by TGFβ signaling, and activated ERK is known to induce the phosphorylation of SMAD, thereby inhibiting TGFβ signaling. We assessed whether the AIMP1 peptide can inhibit collagen synthesis in hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) by activating ERK. The AIMP1 peptide induced phosphorylation of SMAD2 via ERK activation, and inhibited the nuclear translocation of SMAD, resulting in a reduction of the synthesis of type I collagen. The AIMP1 peptide attenuated liver fibrosis induced by CCl4, in a dose-dependent manner. Masson-Trichrome staining showed that the AIMP1 peptide reduced collagen deposition. Immunohistochemical staining showed that the levels of α-SMA, TGFβ and type I collagen were all reduced by the AIMP1 peptide. Liver toxicity analysis showed that the AIMP1 peptide improved the levels of relevant biological parameters in the blood. These results suggest that AIMP1 peptide may have potential for development as a therapeutic agent to treat liver fibrosis.
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- Jongchan Ahn
- Department of Biomedical Science, College of Life Science, CHA University, Gyunggido, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Bundang CHA General Hospital, CHA University, Gyunggido, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, College of Life Science, CHA University, Gyunggido, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, College of Life Science, CHA University, Gyunggido, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Ajou University, Suwon, Gyunggido, Republic of Korea
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Dubreuil V, Sap J, Harroch S. Protein tyrosine phosphatase regulation of stem and progenitor cell biology. Semin Cell Dev Biol 2015; 37:82-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.semcdb.2014.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2014] [Revised: 09/11/2014] [Accepted: 09/15/2014] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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