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Paulucio D, Ramirez-Sanchez C, Velasque R, Xavier R, Monnerat G, Dill A, Silveira J, Andrade GM, Meirelles F, Dornelas-Ribeiro M, Kirchner B, Pfaffl MW, Pompeu F, Santos CGM. Circulating miRNA Signaling for Fatty Acid Metabolism in Response to a Maximum Endurance Test in Elite Long-Distance Runners. Genes (Basel) 2024; 15:1088. [PMID: 39202447 PMCID: PMC11353293 DOI: 10.3390/genes15081088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2024] [Revised: 08/09/2024] [Accepted: 08/14/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
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Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) is a determining indicator for cardiorespiratory capacity in endurance athletes, and epigenetics is crucial in its levels and variability. This initial study examined a broad plasma miRNA profile of twenty-three trained elite endurance athletes with similar training volumes but different VO2max in response to an acute maximal graded endurance test. Six were clustered as higher/lower levels based on their VO2max (75.4 ± 0.9 and 60.1 ± 5.0 mL.kg-1.min-1). Plasma was obtained from athletes before and after the test and 15 ng of total RNA was extracted and detected using an SYBR-based 1113 miRNA RT-qPCR panel. A total of 51 miRNAs were differentially expressed among group comparisons. Relative amounts of miRNA showed a clustering behavior among groups regarding distinct performance/time points. Significantly expressed miRNAs were used to perform functional bioinformatic analysis (DIANA tools). Fatty acid metabolism pathways were strongly targeted for the significantly different miRNAs in all performance groups and time points (p < 0.001). Although this pathway does not solely determine endurance performance, their significant contribution is certainly achieved through the involvement of miRNAs. A highly genetically dependent gold standard variable for performance evaluation in a homogeneous group of elite athletes allowed genetic/epigenetic aspects related to fatty acid pathways to emerge.
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- Dailson Paulucio
- Biometrics Laboratory (LADEBIO), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-599, Brazil; (D.P.)
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- Biometrics Laboratory (LADEBIO), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-599, Brazil; (D.P.)
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- Biometrics Laboratory (LADEBIO), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-599, Brazil; (D.P.)
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- Biometrics Laboratory (LADEBIO), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-599, Brazil; (D.P.)
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- Instituto de Biofisica Carlos Chagas Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-170, Brazil
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- Brazilian Army Institute of Biology, Research, Teaching and Research Division, Rio de Janeiro 20911-270, Brazil
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- Faculty of Animal Sciences and Food Engineering, Universidade de São Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, Brazil
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- Faculty of Animal Sciences and Food Engineering, Universidade de São Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, Brazil
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- Faculty of Animal Sciences and Food Engineering, Universidade de São Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, Brazil
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- Brazilian Army Institute of Biology, Research, Teaching and Research Division, Rio de Janeiro 20911-270, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Physiology and Immunology, School of Life Sciences, Technical University of Munich, Liesel-Beckmann-Straße 1, 85354 Freising, Germany
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- Department of Animal Physiology and Immunology, School of Life Sciences, Technical University of Munich, Liesel-Beckmann-Straße 1, 85354 Freising, Germany
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- Biometrics Laboratory (LADEBIO), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-599, Brazil; (D.P.)
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- Brazilian Army Institute of Biology, Research, Teaching and Research Division, Rio de Janeiro 20911-270, Brazil
- Department of Animal Physiology and Immunology, School of Life Sciences, Technical University of Munich, Liesel-Beckmann-Straße 1, 85354 Freising, Germany
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Coelho-Rato LS, Parvanian S, Andrs Salajkova S, Medalia O, Eriksson JE. Intermediate filaments at a glance. J Cell Sci 2024; 137:jcs261386. [PMID: 39206824 DOI: 10.1242/jcs.261386] [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] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Intermediate filaments (IFs) comprise a large family of versatile cytoskeletal proteins, divided into six subtypes with tissue-specific expression patterns. IFs have a wide repertoire of cellular functions, including providing structural support to cells, as well as active roles in mechanical support and signaling pathways. Consequently, defects in IFs are associated with more than 100 diseases. In this Cell Science at a Glance article, we discuss the established classes of IFs and their general features, their functions beyond structural support, and recent advances in the field. We also highlight their involvement in disease and potential use as clinical markers of pathological conditions. Finally, we provide our view on current knowledge gaps and the future directions of the IF field.
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- Leila S Coelho-Rato
- Turku Bioscience Centre, University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University, 20520 Turku, Finland
- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Cell Biology, Åbo Akademi University, 20520 Turku, Finland
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- Turku Bioscience Centre, University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University, 20520 Turku, Finland
- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Cell Biology, Åbo Akademi University, 20520 Turku, Finland
- Center for Systems Biology, Massachusetts General Hospital Research Institute and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Turku Bioscience Centre, University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University, 20520 Turku, Finland
- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Cell Biology, Åbo Akademi University, 20520 Turku, Finland
- Euro-Bioimaging ERIC, 20520 Turku, Finland
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Llorente A, Brokāne A, Mlynska A, Puurand M, Sagini K, Folkmane S, Hjorth M, Martin‐Gracia B, Romero S, Skorinkina D, Čampa M, Cešeiko R, Romanchikova N, Kļaviņa A, Käämbre T, Linē A. From sweat to hope: The role of exercise-induced extracellular vesicles in cancer prevention and treatment. J Extracell Vesicles 2024; 13:e12500. [PMID: 39183543 PMCID: PMC11345496 DOI: 10.1002/jev2.12500] [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: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024] Open
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The benefits of regular physical exercise on cancer prevention, as well as reducing fatigue, treatment side effects and recurrence, and improving quality of life and overall survival of cancer patients, are increasingly recognised. Initial studies showed that the concentration of extracellular vesicles (EVs) increases during physical activity and that EVs carry biologically active cargo. These EVs are released by blood cells, skeletal muscle and other organs involved in exercise, thus suggesting that EVs may mediate tissue crosstalk during exercise. This possibility triggered a great interest in the study of the roles of EVs in systemic adaptation to exercise and in their potential applications in the prevention and treatment of various diseases, including cancer. This review presents studies exploring the concentration and molecular cargo of EVs released during exercise. Furthermore, we discuss putative stimuli that may trigger EV release from various cell types, the biological functions and the impact of exercise-induced EVs on cancer development and progression. Understanding the interplay between exercise, EVs, and cancer biology may offer insights into novel therapeutic strategies and preventive measures for cancer.
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- Alicia Llorente
- Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Institute for Cancer ResearchOslo University HospitalOsloNorway
- Centre for Cancer Cell Reprogramming, Faculty of MedicineUniversity of OsloOsloNorway
- Department for Mechanical, Electronics and Chemical EngineeringOslo Metropolitan UniversityOsloNorway
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- Cancer Biomarker groupLatvian Biomedical Research and Study CentreRigaLatvia
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- Laboratory of ImmunologyNational Cancer InstituteVilniusLithuania
- Department of Chemistry and BioengineeringVilnius Gediminas Technical UniversityVilniusLithuania
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- Laboratory of Chemical BiologyNational Institute of Chemical Physics and BiophysicsTallinnEstonia
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Institute for Cancer ResearchOslo University HospitalOsloNorway
- Centre for Cancer Cell Reprogramming, Faculty of MedicineUniversity of OsloOsloNorway
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- Cancer Biomarker groupLatvian Biomedical Research and Study CentreRigaLatvia
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- Department of Nutrition, Institute of Basic Medical SciencesUniversity of OsloOsloNorway
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Institute for Cancer ResearchOslo University HospitalOsloNorway
- Centre for Cancer Cell Reprogramming, Faculty of MedicineUniversity of OsloOsloNorway
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Institute for Cancer ResearchOslo University HospitalOsloNorway
- Centre for Cancer Cell Reprogramming, Faculty of MedicineUniversity of OsloOsloNorway
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- Cancer Biomarker groupLatvian Biomedical Research and Study CentreRigaLatvia
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- Latvian Academy of Sport Education, Riga Stradins UniversityRigaLatvia
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- Latvian Academy of Sport Education, Riga Stradins UniversityRigaLatvia
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- Latvian Academy of Sport Education, Riga Stradins UniversityRigaLatvia
- Department of Health Promotion and RehabilitationLithuanian Sports UniversityKaunasLithuania
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- Laboratory of Chemical BiologyNational Institute of Chemical Physics and BiophysicsTallinnEstonia
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- Cancer Biomarker groupLatvian Biomedical Research and Study CentreRigaLatvia
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Fennel ZJ, Bourrant P, Kurian AS, Petrocelli JJ, de Hart NMMP, Yee EM, Boudina S, Keirstead HS, Nistor G, Greilach SA, Berchtold NC, Lane TE, Drummond MJ. Stem cell secretome treatment improves whole-body metabolism, reduces adiposity, and promotes skeletal muscle function in aged mice. Aging Cell 2024; 23:e14144. [PMID: 38500398 PMCID: PMC11296109 DOI: 10.1111/acel.14144] [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: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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Aging coincides with the progressive loss of muscle mass and strength, increased adiposity, and diminished physical function. Accordingly, interventions aimed at improving muscle, metabolic, and/or physical health are of interest to mitigate the adverse effects of aging. In this study, we tested a stem cell secretome product, which contains extracellular vesicles and growth, cytoskeletal remodeling, and immunomodulatory factors. We examined the effects of 4 weeks of 2×/week unilateral intramuscular secretome injections (quadriceps) in ambulatory aged male C57BL/6 mice (22-24 months) compared to saline-injected aged-matched controls. Secretome delivery substantially increased whole-body lean mass and decreased fat mass, corresponding to higher myofiber cross-sectional area and smaller adipocyte size, respectively. Secretome-treated mice also had greater whole-body physical function (grip strength and rotarod performance) and had higher energy expenditure and physical activity levels compared to control mice. Furthermore, secretome-treated mice had greater skeletal muscle Pax7+ cell abundance, capillary density, collagen IV turnover, reduced intramuscular lipids, and greater Akt and hormone sensitive lipase phosphorylation in adipose tissue. Finally, secretome treatment in vitro directly enhanced muscle cell growth and IL-6 production, and in adipocytes, it reduced lipid content and improved insulin sensitivity. Moreover, indirect treatment with secretome-treated myotube culture media also enhanced muscle cell growth and adipocyte size reduction. Together, these data suggest that intramuscular treatment with a stem cell secretome improves whole-body metabolism, physical function, and remodels skeletal muscle and adipose tissue in aged mice.
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- Zachary J. Fennel
- Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic TrainingUniversity of UtahSalt Lake CityUtahUSA
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- Division of Nutrition and Integrative PhysiologyUniversity of UtahSalt Lake CityUtahUSA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic TrainingUniversity of UtahSalt Lake CityUtahUSA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic TrainingUniversity of UtahSalt Lake CityUtahUSA
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- Division of Nutrition and Integrative PhysiologyUniversity of UtahSalt Lake CityUtahUSA
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- Division of Nutrition and Integrative PhysiologyUniversity of UtahSalt Lake CityUtahUSA
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- Immunis, Inc.IrvineCaliforniaUSA
- Department of Neurobiology and BehaviorUniversity of CaliforniaIrvineCaliforniaUSA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic TrainingUniversity of UtahSalt Lake CityUtahUSA
- Division of Nutrition and Integrative PhysiologyUniversity of UtahSalt Lake CityUtahUSA
- Molecular Medicine ProgramUniversity of UtahSalt Lake CityUtahUSA
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Chen X, Song X, Li J, Wang J, Yan Y, Yang F. Integrated proteomic, phosphoproteomic, and N-glycoproteomic analyses of small extracellular vesicles from C2C12 myoblasts identify specific PTM patterns in ligand-receptor interactions. Cell Commun Signal 2024; 22:273. [PMID: 38755675 PMCID: PMC11097525 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-024-01640-8] [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: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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Small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) are important mediators of intercellular communication by transferring of functional components (proteins, RNAs, and lipids) to recipient cells. Some PTMs, including phosphorylation and N-glycosylation, have been reported to play important role in EV biology, such as biogenesis, protein sorting and uptake of sEVs. MS-based proteomic technology has been applied to identify proteins and PTM modifications in sEVs. Previous proteomic studies of sEVs from C2C12 myoblasts, an important skeletal muscle cell line, focused on identification of proteins, but no PTM information on sEVs proteins is available.In this study, we systematically analyzed the proteome, phosphoproteome, and N-glycoproteome of sEVs from C2C12 myoblasts with LC-MS/MS. In-depth analyses of the three proteomic datasets revealed that the three proteomes identified different catalogues of proteins, and PTMomic analysis could expand the identification of cargos in sEVs. At the proteomic level, a high percentage of membrane proteins, especially tetraspanins, was identified. The sEVs-derived phosphoproteome had a remarkably high level of tyrosine-phosphorylated sites. The tyrosine-phosphorylated proteins might be involved with EPH-Ephrin signaling pathway. At the level of N-glycoproteomics, several glycoforms, such as complex N-linked glycans and sialic acids on glycans, were enriched in sEVs. Retrieving of the ligand-receptor interaction in sEVs revealed that extracellular matrix (ECM) and cell adhesion molecule (CAM) represented the most abundant ligand-receptor pairs in sEVs. Mapping the PTM information on the ligands and receptors revealed that N-glycosylation mainly occurred on ECM and CAM proteins, while phosphorylation occurred on different categories of receptors and ligands. A comprehensive PTM map of ECM-receptor interaction and their components is also provided.In summary, we conducted a comprehensive proteomic and PTMomic analysis of sEVs of C2C12 myoblasts. Integrated proteomic, phosphoproteomic, and N-glycoproteomic analysis of sEVs might provide some insights about their specific uptake mechanism.
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- Xiulan Chen
- Key Laboratory of Protein and Peptide Pharmaceuticals & Laboratory of Proteomics, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Protein and Peptide Pharmaceuticals & Laboratory of Proteomics, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Protein and Peptide Pharmaceuticals & Laboratory of Proteomics, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
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- Key Laboratory of Protein and Peptide Pharmaceuticals & Laboratory of Proteomics, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
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- Key Laboratory of Protein and Peptide Pharmaceuticals & Laboratory of Proteomics, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
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- Key Laboratory of Protein and Peptide Pharmaceuticals & Laboratory of Proteomics, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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Huang KY, Upadhyay G, Ahn Y, Sakakura M, Pagan-Diaz GJ, Cho Y, Weiss AC, Huang C, Mitchell JW, Li J, Tan Y, Deng YH, Ellis-Mohr A, Dou Z, Zhang X, Kang S, Chen Q, Sweedler JV, Im SG, Bashir R, Chung HJ, Popescu G, Gillette MU, Gazzola M, Kong H. Neuronal innervation regulates the secretion of neurotrophic myokines and exosomes from skeletal muscle. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024; 121:e2313590121. [PMID: 38683978 PMCID: PMC11087749 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2313590121] [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: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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Myokines and exosomes, originating from skeletal muscle, are shown to play a significant role in maintaining brain homeostasis. While exercise has been reported to promote muscle secretion, little is known about the effects of neuronal innervation and activity on the yield and molecular composition of biologically active molecules from muscle. As neuromuscular diseases and disabilities associated with denervation impact muscle metabolism, we hypothesize that neuronal innervation and firing may play a pivotal role in regulating secretion activities of skeletal muscles. We examined this hypothesis using an engineered neuromuscular tissue model consisting of skeletal muscles innervated by motor neurons. The innervated muscles displayed elevated expression of mRNAs encoding neurotrophic myokines, such as interleukin-6, brain-derived neurotrophic factor, and FDNC5, as well as the mRNA of peroxisome-proliferator-activated receptor γ coactivator 1α, a key regulator of muscle metabolism. Upon glutamate stimulation, the innervated muscles secreted higher levels of irisin and exosomes containing more diverse neurotrophic microRNAs than neuron-free muscles. Consequently, biological factors secreted by innervated muscles enhanced branching, axonal transport, and, ultimately, spontaneous network activities of primary hippocampal neurons in vitro. Overall, these results reveal the importance of neuronal innervation in modulating muscle-derived factors that promote neuronal function and suggest that the engineered neuromuscular tissue model holds significant promise as a platform for producing neurotrophic molecules.
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- Kai-Yu Huang
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
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- Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
- Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago, Chicago, IL60642
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and KI for the Nano Century, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon305-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
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- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
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- Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
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- Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
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- Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
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- Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago, Chicago, IL60642
- Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and KI for the Nano Century, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon305-701, Republic of Korea
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- Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago, Chicago, IL60642
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
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- Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
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- Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago, Chicago, IL60642
- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
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- Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
- Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
- Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago, Chicago, IL60642
- Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801
- Korea University-Korea Institute of Science and Technology Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Seoul02841, Republic of Korea
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Pinto AC, Tavares P, Neves B, Oliveira PF, Vitorino R, Moreira-Gonçalves D, Ferreira R. Exploiting the therapeutic potential of contracting skeletal muscle-released extracellular vesicles in cancer: Current insights and future directions. J Mol Med (Berl) 2024; 102:617-628. [PMID: 38451309 PMCID: PMC11055777 DOI: 10.1007/s00109-024-02427-7] [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: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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The health benefits of exercise training in a cancer setting are increasingly acknowledged; however, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood. It has been suggested that extracellular vesicles (EVs) released from contracting skeletal muscles play a key role in mediating the systemic benefits of exercise by transporting bioactive molecules, including myokines. Nevertheless, skeletal muscle-derived vesicles account for only about 5% of plasma EVs, with the immune cells making the largest contribution. Moreover, it remains unclear whether the contribution of skeletal muscle-derived EVs increases after physical exercise or how muscle contraction modulates the secretory activity of other tissues and thus influences the content and profile of circulating EVs. Furthermore, the destination of EVs after exercise is unknown, and it depends on their molecular composition, particularly adhesion proteins. The cargo of EVs is influenced by the training program, with acute training sessions having a greater impact than chronic adaptations. Indeed, there are numerous questions regarding the role of EVs in mediating the effects of exercise, the clarification of which is critical for tailoring exercise training prescriptions and designing exercise mimetics for patients unable to engage in exercise programs. This review critically analyzes the current knowledge on the effects of exercise on the content and molecular composition of circulating EVs and their impact on cancer progression.
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- Ana Carolina Pinto
- LAQV-REQUIMTE and Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE and Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
- iBiMED, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
- CIAFEL, Faculty of Sports, University of Porto and Laboratory for Integrative and ITR, Translational Research in Population Health, 4200-450, Porto, Portugal
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- iBiMED, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE and Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- iBiMED, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal.
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- CIAFEL, Faculty of Sports, University of Porto and Laboratory for Integrative and ITR, Translational Research in Population Health, 4200-450, Porto, Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE and Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal.
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Shahi S, Kang T, Fonseka P. Extracellular Vesicles in Pathophysiology: A Prudent Target That Requires Careful Consideration. Cells 2024; 13:754. [PMID: 38727289 PMCID: PMC11083420 DOI: 10.3390/cells13090754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
Abstract
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are membrane-bound particles released by cells to perform multitudes of biological functions. Owing to their significant implications in diseases, the pathophysiological role of EVs continues to be extensively studied, leading research to neglect the need to explore their role in normal physiology. Despite this, many identified physiological functions of EVs, including, but not limited to, tissue repair, early development and aging, are attributed to their modulatory role in various signaling pathways via intercellular communication. EVs are widely perceived as a potential therapeutic strategy for better prognosis, primarily through utilization as a mode of delivery vehicle. Moreover, disease-associated EVs serve as candidates for the targeted inhibition by pharmacological or genetic means. However, these attempts are often accompanied by major challenges, such as off-target effects, which may result in adverse phenotypes. This renders the clinical efficacy of EVs elusive, indicating that further understanding of the specific role of EVs in physiology may enhance their utility. This review highlights the essential role of EVs in maintaining cellular homeostasis under different physiological settings, and also discusses the various aspects that may potentially hinder the robust utility of EV-based therapeutics.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry, La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC 3086, Australia; (S.S.); (T.K.)
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Gurriaran-Rodriguez U, Rudnicki MA. Isolation of small extracellular vesicles from regenerating muscle tissue using Tangential Flow Filtration and Size Exclusion Chromatography. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2024:2024.02.14.580358. [PMID: 38405765 PMCID: PMC10888854 DOI: 10.1101/2024.02.14.580358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
Abstract
We have recently made the strikingly discovery that upon a muscle injury, Wnt7a is upregulated and secreted from new regenerating myofibers on the surface of exosomes to elicit its myogenerative response distally. Despite recent advances in extracellular vesicle (EVs) isolation from diverse tissues, there is still a lack of specific methodology to purify EVs from muscle tissue. To eliminate contamination with non-EV secreted proteins and cytoplasmic fragments, which are typically found when using classical methodology, such as ultracentrifugation, we adapted a protocol combining Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) and Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC). We found that this approach allows simultaneous purification of Wnt7a, bound to EVs (retentate fraction) and free non-EV Wnt7a (permeate fraction). Here we described this optimized protocol designed to specifically isolate EVs from hind limb muscle explants, without cross-contamination with other sources of non-EV bounded proteins. The first step of the protocol is to remove large EVs with sequential centrifugation. Extracellular vesicles are then concentrated and washed in exchange buffer by TFF. Lastly, SEC is performed to remove any soluble protein traces remaining after TFF. Overall, this procedure can be used to isolate EVs from conditioned media or biofluid that contains EVs derived from any cell type or tissue, improving reproducibility, efficiency, and purity of EVs preparations. Our purification protocol results in high purity EVs that maintain structural integrity and thus fully compatible with in vitro and in vivo bioactivity and analytic assays.
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Zhang J, Gao Y, Yan J. Roles of Myokines and Muscle-Derived Extracellular Vesicles in Musculoskeletal Deterioration under Disuse Conditions. Metabolites 2024; 14:88. [PMID: 38392980 PMCID: PMC10891558 DOI: 10.3390/metabo14020088] [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: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Prolonged inactivity and disuse conditions, such as those experienced during spaceflight and prolonged bedrest, are frequently accompanied by detrimental effects on the motor system, including skeletal muscle atrophy and bone loss, which greatly increase the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Moreover, the decrease in glucose and lipid utilization in skeletal muscles, a consequence of muscle atrophy, also contributes to the development of metabolic syndrome. Clarifying the mechanisms involved in disuse-induced musculoskeletal deterioration is important, providing therapeutic targets and a scientific foundation for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders under disuse conditions. Skeletal muscle, as a powerful endocrine organ, participates in the regulation of physiological and biochemical functions of local or distal tissues and organs, including itself, in endocrine, autocrine, or paracrine manners. As a motor organ adjacent to muscle, bone tissue exhibits a relative lag in degenerative changes compared to skeletal muscle under disuse conditions. Based on this phenomenon, roles and mechanisms involved in the communication between skeletal muscle and bone, especially from muscle to bone, under disuse conditions have attracted widespread attention. In this review, we summarize the roles and regulatory mechanisms of muscle-derived myokines and extracellular vesicles (EVs) in the occurrence of muscle atrophy and bone loss under disuse conditions, as well as discuss future perspectives based on existing research.
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- Jie Zhang
- Institute of Special Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Jinzhong 030619, China;
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Animal Conservation, College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China
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- Institute of Special Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Jinzhong 030619, China;
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Veluthakal R, Esparza D, Hoolachan JM, Balakrishnan R, Ahn M, Oh E, Jayasena CS, Thurmond DC. Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Oxidative Stress, and Inter-Organ Miscommunications in T2D Progression. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1504. [PMID: 38338783 PMCID: PMC10855860 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25031504] [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: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a heterogenous disease, and conventionally, peripheral insulin resistance (IR) was thought to precede islet β-cell dysfunction, promoting progression from prediabetes to T2D. New evidence suggests that T2D-lean individuals experience early β-cell dysfunction without significant IR. Regardless of the primary event (i.e., IR vs. β-cell dysfunction) that contributes to dysglycemia, significant early-onset oxidative damage and mitochondrial dysfunction in multiple metabolic tissues may be a driver of T2D onset and progression. Oxidative stress, defined as the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), is mediated by hyperglycemia alone or in combination with lipids. Physiological oxidative stress promotes inter-tissue communication, while pathological oxidative stress promotes inter-tissue mis-communication, and new evidence suggests that this is mediated via extracellular vesicles (EVs), including mitochondria containing EVs. Under metabolic-related stress conditions, EV-mediated cross-talk between β-cells and skeletal muscle likely trigger mitochondrial anomalies leading to prediabetes and T2D. This article reviews the underlying molecular mechanisms in ROS-related pathogenesis of prediabetes, including mitophagy and mitochondrial dynamics due to oxidative stress. Further, this review will describe the potential of various therapeutic avenues for attenuating oxidative damage, reversing prediabetes and preventing progression to T2D.
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- Rajakrishnan Veluthakal
- Department of Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, Arthur Riggs Diabetes & Metabolism Research Institute, City of Hope Beckman Research Institute, 1500 E. Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010, USA; (D.E.); (J.M.H.); (R.B.); (M.A.); (E.O.); (C.S.J.)
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, Arthur Riggs Diabetes & Metabolism Research Institute, City of Hope Beckman Research Institute, 1500 E. Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010, USA; (D.E.); (J.M.H.); (R.B.); (M.A.); (E.O.); (C.S.J.)
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Bondi D, Bevere M, Piccirillo R, Sorci G, Di Felice V, Re Cecconi AD, D'Amico D, Pietrangelo T, Fulle S. Integrated procedures for accelerating, deepening, and leading genetic inquiry: A first application on human muscle secretome. Mol Genet Metab 2023; 140:107705. [PMID: 37837864 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymgme.2023.107705] [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: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023]
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PURPOSE Beyond classical procedures, bioinformatic-assisted approaches and computational biology offer unprecedented opportunities for scholars. However, these amazing possibilities still need epistemological criticism, as well as standardized procedures. Especially those topics with a huge body of data may benefit from data science (DS)-assisted methods. Therefore, the current study dealt with the combined expert-assisted and DS-assisted approaches to address the broad field of muscle secretome. We aimed to apply DS tools to fix the literature research, suggest investigation targets with a data-driven approach, predict possible scenarios, and define a workflow. METHODS Recognized scholars with expertise on myokines were invited to provide a list of the most important myokines. GeneRecommender, GeneMANIA, HumanNet, and STRING were selected as DS tools. Networks were built on STRING and GeneMANIA. The outcomes of DS tools included the top 5 recommendations. Each expert-led discussion has been then integrated with an DS-led approach to provide further perspectives. RESULTS Among the results, 11 molecules had already been described as bona-fide myokines in literature, and 11 molecules were putative myokines. Most of the myokines and the putative myokines recommended by the DS tools were described as present in the cargo of extracellular vesicles. CONCLUSIONS Including both supervised and unsupervised learning methods, as well as encompassing algorithms focused on both protein interaction and gene represent a comprehensive approach to tackle complex biomedical topics. DS-assisted methods for reviewing existent evidence, recommending targets of interest, and predicting original scenarios are worth exploring as in silico recommendations to be integrated with experts' ideas for optimizing molecular studies.
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- Danilo Bondi
- Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti - Pescara, Chieti, Italy; Interuniversity Institute of Myology (IIM), Perugia, Italy.
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- Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti - Pescara, Chieti, Italy.
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- Department of Neurosciences, Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research IRCCS, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy; Interuniversity Institute of Myology (IIM), Perugia, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
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- Department of Neurosciences, Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research IRCCS, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
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- Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti - Pescara, Chieti, Italy; Interuniversity Institute of Myology (IIM), Perugia, Italy.
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- Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti - Pescara, Chieti, Italy; Interuniversity Institute of Myology (IIM), Perugia, Italy.
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McIlvenna LC, Parker H, Seabright AP, Sale B, Anghileri G, Weaver SR, Lucas SJ, Whitham M. Single vesicle analysis reveals the release of tetraspanin positive extracellular vesicles into circulation with high intensity intermittent exercise. J Physiol 2023; 601:5093-5106. [PMID: 36855276 PMCID: PMC10953002 DOI: 10.1113/jp284047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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Small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) are released from all cell types and participate in the intercellular exchange of proteins, lipids, metabolites and nucleic acids. Proteomic, flow cytometry and nanoparticle tracking analyses suggest sEVs are released into circulation with exercise. However, interpretation of these data may be influenced by sources of bias introduced by different analytical approaches. Seven healthy participants carried out a high intensity intermittent training (HIIT) cycle protocol consisting of 4 × 30 s at a work-rate corresponding to 200% of individual max power (watts) interspersed by 4.5 min of active recovery. EDTA-treated blood was collected before and immediately after the final effort. Platelet-poor (PPP) and platelet-free (PFP) plasma was derived by one or two centrifugal spins at 2500 g, respectively (15 min, room temperature). Platelets were counted on an automated haemocytometer. Plasma samples were assessed with the Exoview R100 platform, which immobilises sEVs expressing common tetraspanin markers CD9, CD63, CD81 and CD41a on microfluidic chips and with the aid of fluorescence imaging, counts their abundance at a single sEV resolution, importantly, without a pre-isolation step. There was a lower number of platelets in the PFP than PPP, which was associated with a lower number of CD9, CD63 and CD41a positive sEVs. HIIT induced an increase in fluorescence counts in CD9, CD63 and CD81 positive sEVs in both PPP and PFP. These data support the concept that sEVs are released into circulation with exercise. Furthermore, platelet-free plasma is the preferred, representative analyte to study sEV dynamics and phenotype during exercise. KEY POINTS: Small extracellular vesicles (sEV) are nano-sized particles containing protein, metabolites, lipid and RNA that can be transferred from cell to cell. Previous findings implicate that sEVs are released into circulation with exhaustive, aerobic exercise, but since there is no gold standard method to isolate sEVs, these findings may be subject to bias introduced by different approaches. Here, we use a novel method to immobilise and image sEVs, at single-vesicle resolution, to show sEVs are released into circulation with high intensity intermittent exercise. Since platelet depletion of plasma results in a reduction in sEVs, platelet-free plasma is the preferred analyte to examine sEV dynamics and phenotype in the context of exercise.
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- Luke C. McIlvenna
- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation SciencesUniversity of BirminghamBirminghamUK
- Epigenetics & Cellular Senescence Group, Blizard Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine and DentistryQueen Mary University of LondonLondonUK
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation SciencesUniversity of BirminghamBirminghamUK
- MRC‐Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing ResearchUniversity of BirminghamBirminghamUK
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation SciencesUniversity of BirminghamBirminghamUK
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation SciencesUniversity of BirminghamBirminghamUK
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation SciencesUniversity of BirminghamBirminghamUK
- School of Sport, Exercise and Health SciencesLoughborough UniversityLoughboroughUK
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation SciencesUniversity of BirminghamBirminghamUK
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation SciencesUniversity of BirminghamBirminghamUK
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation SciencesUniversity of BirminghamBirminghamUK
- MRC‐Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing ResearchUniversity of BirminghamBirminghamUK
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Xhuti D, Nilsson MI, Manta K, Tarnopolsky MA, Nederveen JP. Circulating exosome-like vesicle and skeletal muscle microRNAs are altered with age and resistance training. J Physiol 2023; 601:5051-5073. [PMID: 36722691 DOI: 10.1113/jp282663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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The age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass and functionality, known as sarcopenia, is a critical risk factor for morbidity and all-cause mortality. Resistance exercise training (RET) is the primary countermeasure to fight sarcopenia and ageing. Altered intercellular communication is a hallmark of ageing, which is not well elucidated. Circulating extracellular vesicles (EVs), including exosomes, contribute to intercellular communication by delivering microRNAs (miRNAs), which modulate post-translational modifications, and have been shown to be released following exercise. There is little evidence regarding how EVs or EV-miRNAs are altered with age or RET. Therefore, we sought to characterize circulating EVs in young and older individuals, prior to and following a 12-week resistance exercise programme. Plasma EVs were isolated using size exclusion chromatography and ultracentrifugation. We found that ageing reduced circulating expression markers of CD9, and CD81. Using late-passage human myotubes as a model for ageing in vitro, we show significantly lower secreted exosome-like vesicles (ELVs). Further, levels of circulating ELV-miRNAs associated with muscle health were lower in older individuals at baseline but increased following RET to levels comparable to young. Muscle biopsies show similar age-related reductions in miRNA expressions, with largely no effect of training. This is reflected in vitro, where aged myotubes show significantly reduced expression of endogenous and secreted muscle-specific miRNAs (myomiRs). Lastly, proteins associated with ELV and miRNA biogenesis were significantly higher in both older skeletal muscle tissues and aged human myotubes. Together we show that ageing significantly affects ELV and miRNA cargo biogenesis, and release. RET can partially normalize this altered intercellular communication. KEY POINTS: We show that ageing reduces circulating expression of exosome-like vesicle (ELV) markers, CD9 and CD81. Using late-passage human skeletal myotubes as a model of ageing, we show that secreted ELV markers are significantly reduced in vitro. We find circulating ELV miRNAs associated with skeletal muscle health are lower in older individuals but can increase following resistance exercise training (RET). In skeletal muscle, we find altered expression of miRNAs in older individuals, with no effect of RET. Late-passage myotubes also appear to have aberrant production of endogenous myomiRs with lower abundance than youthful counterparts In older skeletal muscle and late-passage myotubes, proteins involved with ELV- and miRNA biogenesis are upregulated.
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- Donald Xhuti
- Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University Health Sciences Centre, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Exerkine Corporation, McMaster University Medical Centre (MUMC), Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University Health Sciences Centre, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University Health Sciences Centre, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Exerkine Corporation, McMaster University Medical Centre (MUMC), Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University Health Sciences Centre, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Cefis M, Chaney R, Wirtz J, Méloux A, Quirié A, Leger C, Prigent-Tessier A, Garnier P. Molecular mechanisms underlying physical exercise-induced brain BDNF overproduction. Front Mol Neurosci 2023; 16:1275924. [PMID: 37868812 PMCID: PMC10585026 DOI: 10.3389/fnmol.2023.1275924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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Accumulating evidence supports that physical exercise (EX) is the most effective non-pharmacological strategy to improve brain health. EX prevents cognitive decline associated with age and decreases the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases and psychiatric disorders. These positive effects of EX can be attributed to an increase in neurogenesis and neuroplastic processes, leading to learning and memory improvement. At the molecular level, there is a solid consensus to involve the neurotrophin brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) as the crucial molecule for positive EX effects on the brain. However, even though EX incontestably leads to beneficial processes through BDNF expression, cellular sources and molecular mechanisms underlying EX-induced cerebral BDNF overproduction are still being elucidated. In this context, the present review offers a summary of the different molecular mechanisms involved in brain's response to EX, with a specific focus on BDNF. It aims to provide a cohesive overview of the three main mechanisms leading to EX-induced brain BDNF production: the neuronal-dependent overexpression, the elevation of cerebral blood flow (hemodynamic hypothesis), and the exerkine signaling emanating from peripheral tissues (humoral response). By shedding light on these intricate pathways, this review seeks to contribute to the ongoing elucidation of the relationship between EX and cerebral BDNF expression, offering valuable insights into the potential therapeutic implications for brain health enhancement.
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- Marina Cefis
- Département des Sciences de l’Activité Physique, Faculté des Sciences, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- INSERM UMR1093-CAPS, Université de Bourgogne, UFR des Sciences de Santé, Dijon, France
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- INSERM UMR1093-CAPS, Université de Bourgogne, UFR des Sciences de Santé, Dijon, France
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- INSERM UMR1093-CAPS, Université de Bourgogne, UFR des Sciences de Santé, Dijon, France
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- INSERM UMR1093-CAPS, Université de Bourgogne, UFR des Sciences de Santé, Dijon, France
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- INSERM UMR1093-CAPS, Université de Bourgogne, UFR des Sciences de Santé, Dijon, France
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- INSERM UMR1093-CAPS, Université de Bourgogne, UFR des Sciences de Santé, Dijon, France
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- INSERM UMR1093-CAPS, Université de Bourgogne, UFR des Sciences de Santé, Dijon, France
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- INSERM UMR1093-CAPS, Université de Bourgogne, UFR des Sciences de Santé, Dijon, France
- Département Génie Biologique, Institut Universitaire de Technologie, Dijon, France
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Jackson TW, House JS, Henriquez AR, Schladweiler MC, Jackson KM, Fisher AA, Snow SJ, Alewel DI, Motsinger-Reif AA, Kodavanti UP. Multi-tissue transcriptomic and serum metabolomic assessment reveals systemic implications of acute ozone-induced stress response in male Wistar Kyoto rats. Metabolomics 2023; 19:81. [PMID: 37690105 DOI: 10.1007/s11306-023-02043-5] [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: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
Abstract
Air pollutant exposures have been linked to systemic disease; however, the underlying mechanisms between responses of the target tissue and systemic effects are poorly understood. A prototypic inducer of stress, ozone causes respiratory and systemic multiorgan effects through activation of a neuroendocrine stress response. The goal of this study was to assess transcriptomic signatures of multiple tissues and serum metabolomics to understand how neuroendocrine and adrenal-derived stress hormones contribute to multiorgan health outcomes. Male Wistar Kyoto rats (12-13 weeks old) were exposed to filtered air or 0.8 ppm ozone for 4-hours, and blood/tissues were collected immediately post-exposure. Each tissue had distinct expression profiles at baseline. Ozone changed 1,640 genes in lung, 274 in hypothalamus, 2,516 in adrenals, 1,333 in liver, 1,242 in adipose, and 5,102 in muscle (adjusted p-value < 0.1, absolute fold-change > 50%). Serum metabolomic analysis identified 863 metabolites, of which 447 were significantly altered in ozone-exposed rats (adjusted p-value < 0.1, absolute fold change > 20%). A total of 6 genes were differentially expressed in all 6 tissues. Glucocorticoid signaling, hypoxia, and GPCR signaling were commonly changed, but ozone induced tissue-specific changes in oxidative stress, immune processes, and metabolic pathways. Genes upregulated by TNF-mediated NFkB signaling were differentially expressed in all ozone-exposed tissues, but those defining inflammatory response were tissue-specific. Upstream predictor analysis identified common mediators of effects including glucocorticoids, although the specific genes responsible for these predictors varied by tissue. Metabolomic analysis showed major changes in lipids, amino acids, and metabolites linked to the gut microbiome, concordant with transcriptional changes identified through pathway analysis within liver, muscle, and adipose tissues. The distribution of receptors and transcriptional mechanisms underlying the ozone-induced stress response are tissue-specific and involve induction of unique gene networks and metabolic phenotypes, but the shared initiating triggers converge into shared pathway-level responses. This multi-tissue transcriptomic analysis, combined with circulating metabolomic assessment, allows characterization of the systemic inhaled pollutant-induced stress response.
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- Thomas W Jackson
- Public Health and Integrated Toxicology Division, Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27711, USA.
- Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Research Participation Program, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27711, USA.
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- Division of Intramural Research, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, USA
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- Public Health and Integrated Toxicology Division, Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27711, USA
- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0K9, Canada
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- Public Health and Integrated Toxicology Division, Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27711, USA
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- Public Health and Integrated Toxicology Division, Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27711, USA
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- Public Health and Integrated Toxicology Division, Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27711, USA
- ICF, Durham, NC, USA
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- Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Research Participation Program, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27711, USA
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- Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Research Participation Program, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27711, USA
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- Public Health and Integrated Toxicology Division, Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27711, USA
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Smith JAB, Murach KA, Dyar KA, Zierath JR. Exercise metabolism and adaptation in skeletal muscle. Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol 2023; 24:607-632. [PMID: 37225892 PMCID: PMC10527431 DOI: 10.1038/s41580-023-00606-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
Abstract
Viewing metabolism through the lens of exercise biology has proven an accessible and practical strategy to gain new insights into local and systemic metabolic regulation. Recent methodological developments have advanced understanding of the central role of skeletal muscle in many exercise-associated health benefits and have uncovered the molecular underpinnings driving adaptive responses to training regimens. In this Review, we provide a contemporary view of the metabolic flexibility and functional plasticity of skeletal muscle in response to exercise. First, we provide background on the macrostructure and ultrastructure of skeletal muscle fibres, highlighting the current understanding of sarcomeric networks and mitochondrial subpopulations. Next, we discuss acute exercise skeletal muscle metabolism and the signalling, transcriptional and epigenetic regulation of adaptations to exercise training. We address knowledge gaps throughout and propose future directions for the field. This Review contextualizes recent research of skeletal muscle exercise metabolism, framing further advances and translation into practice.
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- Jonathon A B Smith
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Molecular Mass Regulation Laboratory, Exercise Science Research Center, Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Metabolic Physiology, Institute for Diabetes and Cancer, Helmholtz Diabetes Center, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Neuherberg, Germany
- German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD), Neuherberg, Germany
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
- Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Fischetti F, Poli L, De Tommaso M, Paolicelli D, Greco G, Cataldi S. The role of exercise parameters on small extracellular vesicles and microRNAs cargo in preventing neurodegenerative diseases. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1241010. [PMID: 37654673 PMCID: PMC10466047 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1241010] [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: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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Physical activity (PA), which includes exercise, can reduce the risk of developing various non-communicable diseases, including neurodegenerative diseases (NDs), and mitigate their adverse effects. However, the mechanisms underlying this ability are not yet fully understood. Among several possible mechanisms proposed, such as the stimulation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and nerve growth factor (NGF), the possible involvement of particular vesicular structures enclosed in lipid membranes known as extracellular vesicles (EVs) has recently been investigated. These EVs would appear to exert a paracrine and systemic action through their ability to carry various molecules, particularly so-called microRNAs (miRNAs), performing a function as mediators of intercellular communication. Interestingly, EVs and miRNAs are differentially expressed following PA, but evidence on how different exercise parameters may differentially affect EVs and the miRNAs they carry is still scarce. In this review we summarized the current human findings on the effects of PA and different exercise parameters exerted on EVs and their cargo, focusing on miRNAs molecules, and discussing how this may represent one of the biological mechanisms through which exercise contributes to preventing and slowing NDs.
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- Francesco Fischetti
- Department of Translational Biomedicine and Neuroscience (DiBraiN), University of Study of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Translational Biomedicine and Neuroscience (DiBraiN), University of Study of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Applied Neurophysiology and Pain Unit, Department of Translational Biomedicine and Neuroscience (DiBraiN), Policlinico General Hospital, University of Study of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Neurophysiology Operative Unit, Department of Translational Biomedicine and Neuroscience (DiBraiN), Policlinico General Hospital, University of Study of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Translational Biomedicine and Neuroscience (DiBraiN), University of Study of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Translational Biomedicine and Neuroscience (DiBraiN), University of Study of Bari, Bari, Italy
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Bean AC, Sahu A, Piechocki C, Gualerzi A, Picciolini S, Bedoni M, Ambrosio F. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation enhances the ability of serum extracellular vesicles to regenerate aged skeletal muscle after injury. Exp Gerontol 2023; 177:112179. [PMID: 37087025 PMCID: PMC10278579 DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2023.112179] [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: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/24/2023]
Abstract
Exercise promotes healthy aging of skeletal muscle. This benefit may be mediated by youthful factors in the circulation released in response to an exercise protocol. While numerous studies to date have explored soluble proteins as systemic mediators of rejuvenating effect of exercise on tissue function, here we showed that the beneficial effect of skeletal muscle contractile activity on aged muscle function is mediated, at least in part, by regenerative properties of circulating extracellular vesicles (EVs). Muscle contractile activity elicited by neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) decreased intensity of expression of the tetraspanin surface marker, CD63, on circulating EVs. Moreover, NMES shifted the biochemical Raman fingerprint of circulating EVs in aged animals with significant changes in lipid and sugar content in response to NMES when compared to controls. As a demonstration of the physiological relevance of these EV changes, we showed that intramuscular administration of EVs derived from aged animals subjected to NMES enhanced aged skeletal muscle healing after injury. These studies suggest that repetitive muscle contractile activity enhances the regenerative properties of circulating EVs in aged animals.
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Affiliation(s)
- Allison C Bean
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America; McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America.
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America.
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America.
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- IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ONLUS, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America; McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America.
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Pietrangelo T, Santangelo C, Bondi D, Cocci P, Piccinelli R, Piacenza F, Rosato E, Azman SNA, Binetti E, Farina M, Locatelli M, Brunetti V, Le Donne C, Marramiero L, Di Filippo ES, Verratti V, Fulle S, Scollo V, Palermo F. Endurance-dependent urinary extracellular vesicle signature: shape, metabolic miRNAs, and purine content distinguish triathletes from inactive people. Pflugers Arch 2023; 475:691-709. [PMID: 37156970 DOI: 10.1007/s00424-023-02815-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
Abstract
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) enriched with bioactive molecules have gained considerable attention in nanotechnology because they are critical to intercellular communication while maintaining low immunological impact. Among biological matrices, urine has emerged as a noninvasive source of extracellular-contained liquid biopsy, currently of interest as a readout for physiological adaptations. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate chronic adaptations of endurance sport practice in terms of urinary EV parameters and evaluated by food consumption assessment. Two balanced groups of 13 inactive controls vs. triathlon athletes were enrolled; their urinary EVs were obtained by differential ultracentrifugation and analyzed by dynamic light scattering and transmission electron and atomic force microscopy. The cargo was analyzed by means of purine and miRNA content through HPLC-UV and qRT-PCR. Specific urinary EV signatures differentiated inactive versus endurance-trained in terms of peculiar shape. Particularly, a spheroid shape, smaller size, and lower roughness characterize EVs from triathletes. Metabolic and regulatory miRNAs often associated with skeletal muscle (i.e., miR378a-5p, miR27a-3p, miR133a, and miR206) also accounted for a differential signature. These miRNAs and guanosine in urinary EVs can be used as a readout for metabolic status along with the shape and roughness of EVs, novel informative parameters that are rarely considered. The network models allow scholars to entangle nutritional and exercise factors related to EVs' miRNA and purine content to depict metabolic signatures. All in all, multiplex biophysical and molecular analyses of urinary EVs may serve as promising prospects for research in exercise physiology.
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- Tiziana Pietrangelo
- Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy.
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Roma, Italy
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- IRCCS-Istituto Nazionale di Riposo e Cura per Anziani, Polo Scientifico e Tecnologico, Centro di Tecnologie Avanzate nell'Invecchiamento, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Information Engineering, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Center for Biomolecular Nanotechnologies, Italian Institute of Technology, Lecce, Italy
- Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems, National Research Council of Italy, Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Information Engineering, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Center for Biomolecular Nanotechnologies, Italian Institute of Technology, Lecce, Italy
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- Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Psychological, Health and Territorial Sciences, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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