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Cappelli E, Ravera S, Bertola N, Grilli F, Squillario M, Regis S, Degan P. Advanced Analysis and Validation of a microRNA Signature for Fanconi Anemia. Genes (Basel) 2024; 15:820. [PMID: 39062599 PMCID: PMC11276059 DOI: 10.3390/genes15070820] [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: 05/17/2024] [Revised: 06/17/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Some years ago, we reported the generation of a Fanconi anemia (FA) microRNA signature. This study aims to develop an analytical strategy to select a smaller and more reliable set of molecules that could be tested for potential benefits for the FA phenotype, elucidate its biochemical and molecular mechanisms, address experimental activity, and evaluate its possible impact on FA therapy. In silico analyses of the data obtained in the original study were thoroughly processed and anenrichment analysis was employed to identify the classes of genes that are over-represented in the FA-miRNA population under study. Primary bone marrow mononuclear cells (MNCs) from sixFA patients and sixhealthy donors as control samples were employed in the study. RNAs containing the small RNA fractions were reverse-transcribed and real-time PCR was performed in triplicate using the specific primers. Experiments were performed in triplicate.The in-silico analysis reported six miRNAs as likely contributors to the complex pathological spectrum of FA. Among these, three miRNAs were validated by real-time PCR. Primary bone marrow mononuclear cells (MNCs) reported a significant reduction in the expression level of miRNA-1246 and miRNA-206 in the FA samples in comparison to controls.This study highlights several biochemical pathways as culprits in the phenotypic manifestations and the pathophysiological mechanisms acting in FA. A relatively low number of miRNAs appear involved in all these different phenotypes, demonstrating the extreme plasticity of the gene expression modulation. This study further highlights miR-206 as a pivotal player in regulatory functions and signaling in the bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell (BMSC) process in FA. Due to this evidence, the activity of miR-206 in FA deserves specific experimental scrutiny. The results, here presented, might be relevant in the management of FA.
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- Enrico Cappelli
- Haematology Unit, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Via Gerolamo Gaslini 5, 16148 Genova, Italy;
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genoa, Via De Toni 14, 16132 Genova, Italy;
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- Molecular Pathology Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, L. go R. Benzi 10, 16132 Genoa, Italy;
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- Haematology Unit, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Via Gerolamo Gaslini 5, 16148 Genova, Italy;
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- Laboratory of Clinical and Experimental Immunology, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Via Gerolamo Gaslini 5, 16148 Genova, Italy;
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- Mutagenesi e Prevenzione Oncologica Unit—IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, L. go R. Benzi 10, 16132 Genoa, Italy;
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Hu C, Feng Y, Huang G, Cui K, Fan M, Xiang W, Shi Y, Ye D, Ye H, Bai X, Xu F, Xu Y, Huang J. Melatonin prevents EAAC1 deletion-induced retinal ganglion cell degeneration by inhibiting apoptosis and senescence. J Pineal Res 2024; 76:e12916. [PMID: 37786968 DOI: 10.1111/jpi.12916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
Abstract
Normal tension glaucoma (NTG) is referred to as a progressive degenerative disorder of the retinal ganglion cells (RGCs), resulting in nonreversible visual defects, despite intraocular pressure levels within the statistically normal range. Current therapeutic strategies for NTG yield limited benefits. Excitatory amino acid carrier 1 (EAAC1) knockout (EAAC1-/- ) in mice has been shown to induce RGC degeneration without elevating intraocular pressure, mimicking pathological characteristics of NTG. In this study, we explored whether daily oral administration of melatonin could block RGCs loss and prevent retinal morphology and function defects associated with EAAC1 deletion. We also explored the molecular mechanisms underlying EAAC1 deletion-induced RGC degeneration and the neuroprotective effects of melatonin. Our RNA sequencing and in vivo data indicated EAAC1 deletion caused elevated oxidative stress, activation of apoptosis and cellular senescence pathways, and neuroinflammation in RGCs. However, melatonin administration efficiently prevented these detrimental effects. Furthermore, we investigated the potential role of apoptosis- and senescence-related redox-sensitive factors in EAAC1 deletion-induced RGCs degeneration and the neuroprotective effects of melatonin administration. We observed remarkable upregulation of p53, whereas NRF2 and Sirt1 expression were significantly decreased in EAAC1-/- mice, which were prevented by melatonin treatment, suggesting that melatonin exerted its neuroprotective effects possibly through modulating NRF2/p53/Sirt1 redox-sensitive signaling pathways. Overall, our study provided a solid foundation for the application of melatonin in the management of NTG.
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- Chenyang Hu
- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Eye Health & Guangxi Health Commission Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Related Systemic Diseases Artificial Intelligence Screening Technology, Department of Ophthalmology, The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Institute of Ophthalmic Diseases, Guangxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanning, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- Yale College, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Eye Health & Guangxi Health Commission Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Related Systemic Diseases Artificial Intelligence Screening Technology, Department of Ophthalmology, The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Institute of Ophthalmic Diseases, Guangxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanning, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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Cui HS, Lee YR, Ro YM, Joo SY, Cho YS, Kim JB, Kim DH, Seo CH. Knockdown of CPEB1 and CPEB4 Inhibits Scar Formation via Modulation of TAK1 and SMAD Signaling. Ann Dermatol 2023; 35:293-302. [PMID: 37550230 PMCID: PMC10407338 DOI: 10.5021/ad.22.210] [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: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Cytoplasmic polyadenylation element binding (CPEB) proteins are sequence-specific RNA-binding proteins that control translation via cytoplasmic polyadenylation. We previously reported that CPEB1 or CPEB4 knockdown suppresses TAK1 and SMAD signaling in an in vitro study. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate whether suppression of CPEB1 or CPEB4 expression inhibits scar formation in a mice model of acute dermal wound healing. METHODS CPEB1 and CPEB4 expression levels were suppressed by siRNA treatment. Skin wounds were created by pressure-induced ulcers in mice. Images of the wound healing were obtained using a digital camera and contraction was measured by ImageJ. mRNA and protein expression was analyzed using quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction and western blotting, respectively. RESULTS Wound contraction was significantly decreased by pre-treatment with CPEB1 or CPEB4 siRNA compared to the control. Suppression of CPEB1 or CPEB4 expression decreased TAK1 signaling by reducing the levels of TLR4 and TNF-α, phosphorylated TAK1, p38, ERK, JNK, and NF-κB-p65. Decreased levels of phosphorylated SMAD2 and SMAD3 indicated a reduction in SMAD signaling as well. Consequently, the expression of α-SMA, fibronectin, and type I collagen decreased. CONCLUSION CPEB1 siRNA or CPEB4 siRNA inhibit scar formation by modulating the TAK1 and SMAD signaling pathways. Our study highlights CPEB1 and CPEB4 as potential therapeutic targets for the treatment of scar formation.
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- Hui Song Cui
- Burn Institute, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea
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- Burn Institute, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea
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- Burn Institute, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Uijeongbu Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University College of Medicine, Uijeongbu, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea.
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Huang YS, Mendez R, Fernandez M, Richter JD. CPEB and translational control by cytoplasmic polyadenylation: impact on synaptic plasticity, learning, and memory. Mol Psychiatry 2023; 28:2728-2736. [PMID: 37131078 PMCID: PMC10620108 DOI: 10.1038/s41380-023-02088-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
Abstract
The late 1990s were banner years in molecular neuroscience; seminal studies demonstrated that local protein synthesis, at or near synapses, was necessary for synaptic plasticity, the underlying cellular basis of learning and memory [1, 2]. The newly made proteins were proposed to "tag" the stimulated synapse, distinguishing it from naive synapses, thereby forming a cellular memory [3]. Subsequent studies demonstrated that the transport of mRNAs from soma to dendrite was linked with translational unmasking at synapses upon synaptic stimulation. It soon became apparent that one prevalent mechanism governing these events is cytoplasmic polyadenylation, and that among the proteins that control this process, CPEB, plays a central role in synaptic plasticity, and learning and memory. In vertebrates, CPEB is a family of four proteins, all of which regulate translation in the brain, that have partially overlapping functions, but also have unique characteristics and RNA binding properties that make them control different aspects of higher cognitive function. Biochemical analysis of the vertebrate CPEBs demonstrate them to respond to different signaling pathways whose output leads to specific cellular responses. In addition, the different CPEBs, when their functions go awry, result in pathophysiological phenotypes resembling specific human neurological disorders. In this essay, we review key aspects of the vertebrate CPEB proteins and cytoplasmic polyadenylation within the context of brain function.
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- Yi-Shuian Huang
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, 08028, Barcelona, Spain.
- Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats (ICREA), 08010, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Program in Molecular Medicine, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA.
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Hong Z, Tie Q, Zhang L. Targeted inhibition of the GRK2/HIF-1α pathway is an effective strategy to alleviate synovial hypoxia and inflammation. Int Immunopharmacol 2022; 113:109271. [PMID: 36461590 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2022.109271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
Abstract
G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) kinases (GRKs) and hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) play key roles in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Several studies have demonstrated that HIF-1α expression is positively regulated by GRK2, suggesting its posttranscriptional effects on HIF-1α. In this study, we review the role of HIF-1α and GRK2 in RA pathophysiology, focusing on their proinflammatory roles in immune cells and fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS).We then introduce several drugs that inhibit GRK2 and HIF-1α, and briefly outline their molecular mechanisms. We conclude by presenting gaps in knowledge and our prospects for the pharmacological potential of targeting these proteins and the relevant downstream signaling pathways.Future research is warranted and paramount for untangling these novel and promising roles for GRK2 and HIF-1α in RA.
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- Zhongyang Hong
- Department of Pharmacy, Affiliated the Jianhu People's Hospital, Yancheng 224700, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Affiliated the Jianhu People's Hospital, Yancheng 224700, China.
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Anhui Medical University, Key Laboratory of Anti-Inflammatory and Immune Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui Collaborative Innovation Centre of Anti-Inflammatory and Immune Medicine, Center of Rheumatoid Arthritis of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China.
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Zhang T, Yang S, Ge Y, Wan X, Zhu Y, Li J, Yin L, Pu Y, Liang G. Polystyrene Nanoplastics Induce Lung Injury via Activating Oxidative Stress: Molecular Insights from Bioinformatics Analysis. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:nano12193507. [PMID: 36234635 PMCID: PMC9565894 DOI: 10.3390/nano12193507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
(1) Background: Increasing evidence reveals that airborne plastic particles will continue to degrade into nanoplastics which are then inhaled by humans, causing injury to the respiratory system with controversial molecular mechanisms. (2) Methods: We used polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs) as the representative pollutants to explore the inhalation toxicology of nanoplastics and identified the potential mechanism through high-throughput sequencing. (3) Results: PS-NPs inhibited cell viability in a dose-dependent manner and 0 μg/cm2, 7.5 μg/cm2 and 30 μg/cm2 PS-NP-treated groups were selected for RNA-seq. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis suggested that lung injuries caused by PS-NPs were mediated via redox imbalance, which was verified by reactive oxygen species (ROS) staining. Additionally, we obtained ten key transcription factors (TFs) governing differentially expressed genes (DEGs), nine of which were involved in the regulation of oxidative stress. An oxidative stress-associated TF-mRNA regulatory network was constructed on account of the findings above. Further joint analysis with animal experiment data from the GEO database identified a crucial oxidative stress-related molecule, TNFRSF12A. qRT-PCR was performed to confirm the results of RNA-seq. (4) Conclusions: Our study indicates the potential role of oxidative stress in the mechanism of nanoplastics-induced lung injuries, with several key genes being promising targets to analyze in future investigations.
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- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-25-83272572; Fax: +86-25-83324322
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Tang Y, Zhang Z, Chen Y, Qin S, Zhou L, Gao W, Shen Z. Metabolic Adaptation-Mediated Cancer Survival and Progression in Oxidative Stress. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11071324. [PMID: 35883815 PMCID: PMC9311581 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11071324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Undue elevation of ROS levels commonly occurs during cancer evolution as a result of various antitumor therapeutics and/or endogenous immune response. Overwhelming ROS levels induced cancer cell death through the dysregulation of ROS-sensitive glycolytic enzymes, leading to the catastrophic depression of glycolysis and oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS), which are critical for cancer survival and progression. However, cancer cells also adapt to such catastrophic oxidative and metabolic stresses by metabolic reprograming, resulting in cancer residuality, progression, and relapse. This adaptation is highly dependent on NADPH and GSH syntheses for ROS scavenging and the upregulation of lipolysis and glutaminolysis, which fuel tricarboxylic acid cycle-coupled OXPHOS and biosynthesis. The underlying mechanism remains poorly understood, thus presenting a promising field with opportunities to manipulate metabolic adaptations for cancer prevention and therapy. In this review, we provide a summary of the mechanisms of metabolic regulation in the adaptation of cancer cells to oxidative stress and the current understanding of its regulatory role in cancer survival and progression.
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- Yongquan Tang
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China;
- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu 610041, China; (Z.Z.); (Y.C.); (S.Q.); (L.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu 610041, China; (Z.Z.); (Y.C.); (S.Q.); (L.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu 610041, China; (Z.Z.); (Y.C.); (S.Q.); (L.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu 610041, China; (Z.Z.); (Y.C.); (S.Q.); (L.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu 610041, China; (Z.Z.); (Y.C.); (S.Q.); (L.Z.)
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- Clinical Medical College & Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
- Correspondence: (W.G.); (Z.S.)
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, The Affiliated Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315040, China
- Correspondence: (W.G.); (Z.S.)
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Ferreira WAS, Vitiello GAF, da Silva Medina T, de Oliveira EHC. Comprehensive analysis of epigenetics regulation, prognostic and the correlation with immune infiltrates of GPX7 in adult gliomas. Sci Rep 2022; 12:6442. [PMID: 35440701 PMCID: PMC9018725 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-10114-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Gliomas are the most commonly occurring malignant brain tumor characterized by an immunosuppressive microenvironment accompanied by profound epigenetic changes, thus influencing the prognosis. Glutathione peroxidase 7 (GPX7) is essential for regulating reactive oxygen species homeostasis under oxidative stress. However, little is known about the function of GPX7 in gliomas. In this study, we hypothesized that GPX7 methylation status could influence biological functions and local immune responses that ultimately impact prognosis in adult gliomas. We conducted an integrated bioinformatics analysis mining GPX7 DNA methylation status, transcriptional and survival data of glioma patients. We discovered that GPX7 was remarkably increased in glioma tissues and cell lines, and was associated with poor prognosis. This upregulation was significantly linked to clinicopathological and molecular features, besides being expressed in a cell cycle-dependent manner. Our results consistently demonstrated that upregulation of GPX7 is tightly modulated by epigenetic processes, which also impacted the overall survival of patients with low-grade gliomas (LGG). Based on the analysis of biological functions, we found that GPX7 might be involved in immune mechanisms involving both innate and adaptive immunity, type I interferon production and regulation of synaptic transmission in LGG, whereas in GBM, it is mainly related to metabolic regulation of mitochondrial dynamics. We also found that GPX7 strongly correlates with immune cell infiltration and diverse immune cell markers, suggesting its role in tumor-specific immune response and in regulating the migration of immune cell types to the tumor microenvironment. Combining these multiple data, we provided the first evidence regarding the epigenetic-mediated regulatory mechanisms underlying GPX7 activation in gliomas. Furthermore, our study brings key insights into the significant effect of GPX7 in modulating both immune molecules and in immune cell infiltration in the microenvironment of gliomas, which might impact the patient outcome, opening up future opportunities to regulate the local immune response.
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- Wallax Augusto Silva Ferreira
- Laboratory of Cytogenomics and Environmental Mutagenesis, Environment Section (SAMAM), Evandro Chagas Institute (IEC), Ananindeua, Brazil.
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- Translational Immuno-Oncology Group, International Research Center, A.C. Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, Brazil
- National Institute of Science and Technology in Oncogenomics and Therapeutic Innovation, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cytogenomics and Environmental Mutagenesis, Environment Section (SAMAM), Evandro Chagas Institute (IEC), Ananindeua, Brazil
- Institute of Exact and Natural Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém, Brazil
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Hanousková B, Vávrová G, Ambrož M, Boušová I, Karlsen TA, Skálová L, Matoušková P. MicroRNAs mediated regulation of glutathione peroxidase 7 expression and its changes during adipogenesis. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-GENE REGULATORY MECHANISMS 2021; 1864:194734. [PMID: 34339889 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbagrm.2021.194734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Abstract
Glutathione peroxidase 7 (GPx7) acts as an intracellular stress sensor/transmitter and plays an important role in adipocyte differentiation and the prevention of obesity related pathologies. For this reason, finding the regulatory mechanisms that control GPx7 expression is of great importance. As microRNAs (miRNAs) could participate in the regulation of GPx7 expression, we studied the inhibition of GPx7 expression by four selected miRNAs with relation to obesity and adipogenesis. The effect of the transfection of selected miRNAs mimics on GPx7 expression was tested in three cell models (HEK293, SW480, AT-MSC). The interaction of selected miRNAs with the 3'UTR of GPx7 was followed up on using a luciferase gene reporter assay. In addition, the levels of GPx7 and selected miRNAs in adipose tissue mesenchymal stem cells (AT-MSC) and mature adipocytes from four human donors were compared, with the changes in these levels during adipogenesis analyzed. Our results show for the first time that miR-137 and miR-29b bind to the 3'UTR region of GPx7 and inhibit the expression of this enzyme at the mRNA and protein level in all the human cells tested. However, no negative correlation between miR-137 nor miR-29b level and GPx7 was observed during adipogenesis. Despite the confirmed inhibition of GPx7 expression by miR-137 and miR-29b, the action of these two molecules in adipogenesis and mature adipocytes must be accompanied by other regulators.
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- Barbora Hanousková
- Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové, Department of Biochemical Sciences, Charles University, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Norwegian Center for Stem Cell Research, Department of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové, Department of Biochemical Sciences, Charles University, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové, Department of Biochemical Sciences, Charles University, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové, Department of Biochemical Sciences, Charles University, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Norwegian Center for Stem Cell Research, Department of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové, Department of Biochemical Sciences, Charles University, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové, Department of Biochemical Sciences, Charles University, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.
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Su FY, Huang SC, Wei PC, Hsu PH, Li JP, Su LW, Hsieh YL, Hu CM, Hsu JL, Yang CY, Chung CY, Shew JY, Lan JL, Sytwu HK, Lee EYH, Lee WH. Redox sensor NPGPx restrains ZAP70 activity and modulates T cell homeostasis. Free Radic Biol Med 2021; 165:368-384. [PMID: 33460768 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2021.01.013] [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: 11/29/2020] [Revised: 01/02/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
Abstract
Emerging evidences implicate the contribution of ROS to T cell activation and signaling. The tyrosine kinase, ζ-chain-associated protein of 70 kDa (ZAP70), is essential for T cell development and activation. However, it remains elusive whether a direct redox regulation affects ZAP70 activity upon TCR stimulation. Here, we show that deficiency of non-selenocysteine containing phospholipid hydroperoxide glutathione peroxidase (NPGPx), a redox sensor, results in T cell hyperproliferation and elevated cytokine productions. T cell-specific NPGPx-knockout mice reveal enhanced T-dependent humoral responses and are susceptible to experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). Through proteomic approaches, ZAP70 is identified as the key interacting protein of NPGPx through disulfide bonding. NPGPx is activated by ROS generated from TCR stimulation, and modulates ZAP70 activity through redox switching to reduce ZAP70 recruitment to TCR/CD3 complex in membrane lipid raft, therefore subduing TCR responses. These results reveal a delicate redox mechanism that NPGPx serves as a modulator to curb ZAP70 functions in maintaining T cell homeostasis.
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- Fang-Yi Su
- Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan; Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology and Immunology and Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; School of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Drug Development Research Center, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology and Immunology and Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department and Graduate Institute of Microbiology and Immunology, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan; National Institute of Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology, National Health Research Institutes, Zhunan, Taiwan
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan; Drug Development Research Center, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Biological Chemistry, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA.
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Lai YT, Chao HW, Lai ACY, Lin SH, Chang YJ, Huang YS. CPEB2-activated PDGFRα mRNA translation contributes to myofibroblast proliferation and pulmonary alveologenesis. J Biomed Sci 2020; 27:52. [PMID: 32295602 PMCID: PMC7160907 DOI: 10.1186/s12929-020-00643-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2019] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Alveologenesis is the final stage of lung development to form air-exchanging units between alveoli and blood vessels. Genetic susceptibility or hyperoxic stress to perturb this complicated process can cause abnormal enlargement of alveoli and lead to bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)-associated emphysema. Platelet-derived growth factor receptor α (PDGFRα) signaling is crucial for alveolar myofibroblast (MYF) proliferation and its deficiency is associated with risk of BPD, but posttranscriptional mechanisms regulating PDGFRα synthesis during lung development remain largely unexplored. Cytoplasmic polyadenylation element-binding protein 2 (CPEB2) is a sequence-specific RNA-binding protein and translational regulator. Because CPEB2-knockout (KO) mice showed emphysematous phenotypes, we investigated how CPEB2-controlled translation affects pulmonary development and function. METHODS Respiratory and pulmonary functions were measured by whole-body and invasive plethysmography. Histological staining and immunohistochemistry were used to analyze morphology, proliferation, apoptosis and cell densities from postnatal to adult lungs. Western blotting, RNA-immunoprecipitation, reporter assay, primary MYF culture and ectopic expression rescue were performed to demonstrate the role of CPEB2 in PDGFRα mRNA translation and MYF proliferation. RESULTS Adult CPEB2-KO mice showed emphysema-like dysfunction. The alveolar structure in CPEB2-deficient lungs appeared normal at birth but became simplified through the alveolar stage of lung development. In CPEB2-null mice, we found reduced proliferation of MYF progenitors during alveolarization, abnormal deposition of elastin and failure of alveolar septum formation, thereby leading to enlarged pulmonary alveoli. We identified that CPEB2 promoted PDGFRα mRNA translation in MYF progenitors and this positive regulation could be disrupted by H2O2, a hyperoxia-mimetic treatment. Moreover, decreased proliferating ability in KO MYFs due to insufficient PDGFRα expression was rescued by ectopic expression of CPEB2, suggesting an important role of CPEB2 in upregulating PDGFRα signaling for pulmonary alveologenesis. CONCLUSIONS CPEB2-controlled translation, in part through promoting PDGFRα expression, is indispensable for lung development and function. Since defective pulmonary PDGFR signaling is a key feature of human BPD, CPEB2 may be a risk factor for BPD.
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- Yen-Ting Lai
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Academia Sinica, 128 Sec. 2, Academia Rd, Taipei, 11529, Taiwan
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Academia Sinica, 128 Sec. 2, Academia Rd, Taipei, 11529, Taiwan
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Academia Sinica, 128 Sec. 2, Academia Rd, Taipei, 11529, Taiwan.
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Academia Sinica, 128 Sec. 2, Academia Rd, Taipei, 11529, Taiwan.
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Hsu J, Chou J, Chen T, Hsu J, Su F, Lan J, Wu P, Hu C, Lee EY, Lee W. Glutathione peroxidase 8 negatively regulates caspase-4/11 to protect against colitis. EMBO Mol Med 2020; 12:e9386. [PMID: 31782617 PMCID: PMC6949489 DOI: 10.15252/emmm.201809386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2019] [Revised: 10/24/2019] [Accepted: 10/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Human caspase-4 and its mouse homolog caspase-11 are receptors for cytoplasmic lipopolysaccharide. Activation of the caspase-4/11-dependent NLRP3 inflammasome is required for innate defense and endotoxic shock, but how caspase-4/11 is modulated remains unclear. Here, we show that mice lacking the oxidative stress sensor glutathione peroxidase 8 (GPx8) are more susceptible to colitis and endotoxic shock, and exhibit reduced richness and diversity of the gut microbiome. C57BL/6 mice that underwent adoptive cell transfer of GPx8-deficient macrophages displayed a similar phenotype of enhanced colitis, indicating a critical role of GPx8 in macrophages. GPx8 binds covalently to caspase-4/11 via disulfide bonding between cysteine 79 of GPx8 and cysteine 118 of caspase-4 and thus restrains caspase-4/11 activation, while GPx8 deficiency leads to caspase-4/11-induced inflammation during colitis and septic shock. Inhibition of caspase-4/11 activation with small molecules reduces the severity of colitis in GPx8-deficient mice. Notably, colonic tissues from patients with ulcerative colitis display low levels of Gpx8 and high caspase-4 expression. In conclusion, these results suggest that GPx8 protects against colitis by negatively regulating caspase-4/11 activity.
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Grants
- 105-2628-B-039-003-MY3 Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan (MOST)
- 104-2320-B-039-050 Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan (MOST)
- 108-2320-B-039-037 Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan (MOST)
- CMU106-N-14 China Medical University, Taiwan (CMU)
- 1025310F China Medical University, Taiwan (CMU)
- Ministry of Education (MOE), Taiwan
- 2371 Academia Sinica, Taiwan
- 4012 Academia Sinica, Taiwan
- Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan (MOST)
- China Medical University, Taiwan (CMU)
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- Jye‐Lin Hsu
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical SciencesChina Medical UniversityTaichungTaiwan
- Drug Development CenterChina Medical UniversityTaichungTaiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and HepatologyDepartment of Internal MedicineChina Medical University HospitalTaichungTaiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical SciencesChina Medical UniversityTaichungTaiwan
- Drug Development CenterChina Medical UniversityTaichungTaiwan
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- Department of Information ManagementHsing Wu UniversityTaipeiTaiwan
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- Genomics Research CenterAcademia SinicaTaipeiTaiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology and Immunology and Department of Internal MedicineChina Medical University HospitalTaichungTaiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology and Immunology and Department of Internal MedicineChina Medical University HospitalTaichungTaiwan
- College of MedicineChina Medical UniversityTaichungTaiwan
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- Genomics Research CenterAcademia SinicaTaipeiTaiwan
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- Department of Biological ChemistryUniversity of CaliforniaIrvineCAUSA
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- Drug Development CenterChina Medical UniversityTaichungTaiwan
- Genomics Research CenterAcademia SinicaTaipeiTaiwan
- Department of Biological ChemistryUniversity of CaliforniaIrvineCAUSA
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Lu WH, Yeh NH, Huang YS. CPEB2 Activates GRASP1 mRNA Translation and Promotes AMPA Receptor Surface Expression, Long-Term Potentiation, and Memory. Cell Rep 2017; 21:1783-1794. [DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2017.10.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2017] [Revised: 09/15/2017] [Accepted: 10/19/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Sparks LM, Redman LM, Conley KE, Harper ME, Hodges A, Eroshkin A, Costford SR, Gabriel ME, Yi F, Shook C, Cornnell HH, Ravussin E, Smith SR. Differences in Mitochondrial Coupling Reveal a Novel Signature of Mitohormesis in Muscle of Healthy Individuals. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2016; 101:4994-5003. [PMID: 27710240 PMCID: PMC5155692 DOI: 10.1210/jc.2016-2742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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CONTEXT Reduced mitochondrial coupling (ATP/O2 [P/O]) is associated with sedentariness and insulin resistance. Interpreting the physiological relevance of P/O measured in vitro is challenging. OBJECTIVE To evaluate muscle mitochondrial function and associated transcriptional profiles in nonobese healthy individuals distinguished by their in vivo P/O. DESIGN Individuals from an ancillary study of Comprehensive Assessment of Long-term Effects of Reducing Intake of Energy phase 2 were assessed at baseline. SETTING The study was performed at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. PARTICIPANTS Forty-seven (18 males, 26-50 y of age) sedentary, healthy nonobese individuals were divided into 2 groups based on their in vivo P/O. INTERVENTION None. Main Outcome(s): Body composition by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, in vivo mitochondrial function (P/O and maximal ATP synthetic capacity) by 31P-magnetic resonance spectroscopy and optical spectroscopy were measured. A muscle biopsy was performed to measure fiber type, transcriptional profiling (microarray), and protein expressions. RESULTS No differences in body composition, peak aerobic capacity, type I fiber content, or mitochondrial DNA copy number were observed between the 2 groups. Compared with the uncoupled group (lower P/O), the coupled group (higher P/O) had higher rates of maximal ATP synthetic capacity (maximal ATP synthetic capacity, P < .01). Transcriptomics analyses revealed higher expressions of genes involved in mitochondrial remodeling and the oxidative stress response in the coupled group. A trend for higher mitonuclear protein imbalance (P = .06) and an elevated mitochondrial unfolded protein response (heat shock protein 60 protein; P = .004) were also identified in the coupled group. CONCLUSIONS Higher muscle mitochondrial coupling is accompanied by an overall elevation in mitochondrial function, a novel transcriptional signature of oxidative stress and mitochondrial remodeling and indications of an mitochondrial unfolded protein response.
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- Lauren M Sparks
- Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes (L.M.S., F.Y., C.S., H.H.C., S.R.S.), Florida Hospital, Orlando, Florida 32804; Clinical and Molecular Origins of Disease (L.M.S., M.E.G., S.R.S.), Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, Orlando, Florida 32827; Pennington Biomedical Research Center (L.M.R., E.R.), Louisiana State University System, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808; Departments of Radiology, Physiology and Biophysics, and Bioengineering (K.E.C.), University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington 98195; Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology (M.-E.H.), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario ON K1N 6N5, Canada; Bioinformatics Core (A.H., A.E.), Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, La Jolla, California 92037; and Hospital for Sick Children (S.R.C.), Toronto, Ontario, ON M5G 1X8 Canada
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- Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes (L.M.S., F.Y., C.S., H.H.C., S.R.S.), Florida Hospital, Orlando, Florida 32804; Clinical and Molecular Origins of Disease (L.M.S., M.E.G., S.R.S.), Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, Orlando, Florida 32827; Pennington Biomedical Research Center (L.M.R., E.R.), Louisiana State University System, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808; Departments of Radiology, Physiology and Biophysics, and Bioengineering (K.E.C.), University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington 98195; Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology (M.-E.H.), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario ON K1N 6N5, Canada; Bioinformatics Core (A.H., A.E.), Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, La Jolla, California 92037; and Hospital for Sick Children (S.R.C.), Toronto, Ontario, ON M5G 1X8 Canada
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- Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes (L.M.S., F.Y., C.S., H.H.C., S.R.S.), Florida Hospital, Orlando, Florida 32804; Clinical and Molecular Origins of Disease (L.M.S., M.E.G., S.R.S.), Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, Orlando, Florida 32827; Pennington Biomedical Research Center (L.M.R., E.R.), Louisiana State University System, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808; Departments of Radiology, Physiology and Biophysics, and Bioengineering (K.E.C.), University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington 98195; Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology (M.-E.H.), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario ON K1N 6N5, Canada; Bioinformatics Core (A.H., A.E.), Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, La Jolla, California 92037; and Hospital for Sick Children (S.R.C.), Toronto, Ontario, ON M5G 1X8 Canada
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- Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes (L.M.S., F.Y., C.S., H.H.C., S.R.S.), Florida Hospital, Orlando, Florida 32804; Clinical and Molecular Origins of Disease (L.M.S., M.E.G., S.R.S.), Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, Orlando, Florida 32827; Pennington Biomedical Research Center (L.M.R., E.R.), Louisiana State University System, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808; Departments of Radiology, Physiology and Biophysics, and Bioengineering (K.E.C.), University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington 98195; Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology (M.-E.H.), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario ON K1N 6N5, Canada; Bioinformatics Core (A.H., A.E.), Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, La Jolla, California 92037; and Hospital for Sick Children (S.R.C.), Toronto, Ontario, ON M5G 1X8 Canada
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- Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes (L.M.S., F.Y., C.S., H.H.C., S.R.S.), Florida Hospital, Orlando, Florida 32804; Clinical and Molecular Origins of Disease (L.M.S., M.E.G., S.R.S.), Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, Orlando, Florida 32827; Pennington Biomedical Research Center (L.M.R., E.R.), Louisiana State University System, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808; Departments of Radiology, Physiology and Biophysics, and Bioengineering (K.E.C.), University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington 98195; Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology (M.-E.H.), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario ON K1N 6N5, Canada; Bioinformatics Core (A.H., A.E.), Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, La Jolla, California 92037; and Hospital for Sick Children (S.R.C.), Toronto, Ontario, ON M5G 1X8 Canada
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- Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes (L.M.S., F.Y., C.S., H.H.C., S.R.S.), Florida Hospital, Orlando, Florida 32804; Clinical and Molecular Origins of Disease (L.M.S., M.E.G., S.R.S.), Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, Orlando, Florida 32827; Pennington Biomedical Research Center (L.M.R., E.R.), Louisiana State University System, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808; Departments of Radiology, Physiology and Biophysics, and Bioengineering (K.E.C.), University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington 98195; Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology (M.-E.H.), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario ON K1N 6N5, Canada; Bioinformatics Core (A.H., A.E.), Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, La Jolla, California 92037; and Hospital for Sick Children (S.R.C.), Toronto, Ontario, ON M5G 1X8 Canada
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- Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes (L.M.S., F.Y., C.S., H.H.C., S.R.S.), Florida Hospital, Orlando, Florida 32804; Clinical and Molecular Origins of Disease (L.M.S., M.E.G., S.R.S.), Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, Orlando, Florida 32827; Pennington Biomedical Research Center (L.M.R., E.R.), Louisiana State University System, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808; Departments of Radiology, Physiology and Biophysics, and Bioengineering (K.E.C.), University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington 98195; Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology (M.-E.H.), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario ON K1N 6N5, Canada; Bioinformatics Core (A.H., A.E.), Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, La Jolla, California 92037; and Hospital for Sick Children (S.R.C.), Toronto, Ontario, ON M5G 1X8 Canada
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- Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes (L.M.S., F.Y., C.S., H.H.C., S.R.S.), Florida Hospital, Orlando, Florida 32804; Clinical and Molecular Origins of Disease (L.M.S., M.E.G., S.R.S.), Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, Orlando, Florida 32827; Pennington Biomedical Research Center (L.M.R., E.R.), Louisiana State University System, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808; Departments of Radiology, Physiology and Biophysics, and Bioengineering (K.E.C.), University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington 98195; Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology (M.-E.H.), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario ON K1N 6N5, Canada; Bioinformatics Core (A.H., A.E.), Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, La Jolla, California 92037; and Hospital for Sick Children (S.R.C.), Toronto, Ontario, ON M5G 1X8 Canada
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- Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes (L.M.S., F.Y., C.S., H.H.C., S.R.S.), Florida Hospital, Orlando, Florida 32804; Clinical and Molecular Origins of Disease (L.M.S., M.E.G., S.R.S.), Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, Orlando, Florida 32827; Pennington Biomedical Research Center (L.M.R., E.R.), Louisiana State University System, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808; Departments of Radiology, Physiology and Biophysics, and Bioengineering (K.E.C.), University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington 98195; Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology (M.-E.H.), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario ON K1N 6N5, Canada; Bioinformatics Core (A.H., A.E.), Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, La Jolla, California 92037; and Hospital for Sick Children (S.R.C.), Toronto, Ontario, ON M5G 1X8 Canada
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- Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes (L.M.S., F.Y., C.S., H.H.C., S.R.S.), Florida Hospital, Orlando, Florida 32804; Clinical and Molecular Origins of Disease (L.M.S., M.E.G., S.R.S.), Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, Orlando, Florida 32827; Pennington Biomedical Research Center (L.M.R., E.R.), Louisiana State University System, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808; Departments of Radiology, Physiology and Biophysics, and Bioengineering (K.E.C.), University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington 98195; Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology (M.-E.H.), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario ON K1N 6N5, Canada; Bioinformatics Core (A.H., A.E.), Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, La Jolla, California 92037; and Hospital for Sick Children (S.R.C.), Toronto, Ontario, ON M5G 1X8 Canada
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- Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes (L.M.S., F.Y., C.S., H.H.C., S.R.S.), Florida Hospital, Orlando, Florida 32804; Clinical and Molecular Origins of Disease (L.M.S., M.E.G., S.R.S.), Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, Orlando, Florida 32827; Pennington Biomedical Research Center (L.M.R., E.R.), Louisiana State University System, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808; Departments of Radiology, Physiology and Biophysics, and Bioengineering (K.E.C.), University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington 98195; Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology (M.-E.H.), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario ON K1N 6N5, Canada; Bioinformatics Core (A.H., A.E.), Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, La Jolla, California 92037; and Hospital for Sick Children (S.R.C.), Toronto, Ontario, ON M5G 1X8 Canada
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- Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes (L.M.S., F.Y., C.S., H.H.C., S.R.S.), Florida Hospital, Orlando, Florida 32804; Clinical and Molecular Origins of Disease (L.M.S., M.E.G., S.R.S.), Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, Orlando, Florida 32827; Pennington Biomedical Research Center (L.M.R., E.R.), Louisiana State University System, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808; Departments of Radiology, Physiology and Biophysics, and Bioengineering (K.E.C.), University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington 98195; Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology (M.-E.H.), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario ON K1N 6N5, Canada; Bioinformatics Core (A.H., A.E.), Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, La Jolla, California 92037; and Hospital for Sick Children (S.R.C.), Toronto, Ontario, ON M5G 1X8 Canada
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- Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes (L.M.S., F.Y., C.S., H.H.C., S.R.S.), Florida Hospital, Orlando, Florida 32804; Clinical and Molecular Origins of Disease (L.M.S., M.E.G., S.R.S.), Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, Orlando, Florida 32827; Pennington Biomedical Research Center (L.M.R., E.R.), Louisiana State University System, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808; Departments of Radiology, Physiology and Biophysics, and Bioengineering (K.E.C.), University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington 98195; Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology (M.-E.H.), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario ON K1N 6N5, Canada; Bioinformatics Core (A.H., A.E.), Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, La Jolla, California 92037; and Hospital for Sick Children (S.R.C.), Toronto, Ontario, ON M5G 1X8 Canada
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Chen YI, Wei PC, Hsu JL, Su FY, Lee WH. NPGPx (GPx7): a novel oxidative stress sensor/transmitter with multiple roles in redox homeostasis. Am J Transl Res 2016; 8:1626-1640. [PMID: 27186289 PMCID: PMC4859894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2015] [Accepted: 10/31/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
Abstract
NPGPx (GPx7) is a member of the glutathione peroxidase (GPx) family without any GPx activity. GPx7 displays a unique function which serves as a stress sensor/transmitter to transfer the signal to its interacting proteins by shuttling disulfide bonds in response to various stresses. In this review, we focus on the exceptional structural and biochemical features of GPx7 compared to other 7 family members and described how GPx7 regulates the diverse signaling targets including GRP78, PDI, CPEB2, and XRN2, and their different roles in unfolded protein response, oxidative stress, and non-targeting siRNA stress response, respectively. The phenotypes associated with GPx7 deficiency in mouse or human including ROS accumulations, highly elevated cancer incidences, auto-immune disorders, and obesity are also revealed in this paper. Finally, we compare GPx8 with GPx7, which shares the highest structural similarity but different biological roles in stress response. These insights have thus provided a more comprehensive understanding of the role of GPx7 in the maintenance of redox homeostasis.
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- Yi-Ing Chen
- Genomics Research Center, Academia SinicaTaipei 115, Taiwan
- Graduate Program of Translational Medicine, National Taiwan UniversityTaipei 106, Taiwan
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- Genomics Research Center, Academia SinicaTaipei 115, Taiwan
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- Research Center for Tumor Medical Science, China Medical UniversityTaichung 404, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, China Medical University HospitalTaichung 404, Taiwan
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- Genomics Research Center, Academia SinicaTaipei 115, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, National Yang-Ming UniversityTaipei 112, Taiwan
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- Genomics Research Center, Academia SinicaTaipei 115, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, China Medical UniversityTaichung 404, Taiwan
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