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Hong Z, Xu H, Ni K, Yang Y, Deng S. Effect of Cyclosporin H on ischemic injury and neutrophil infiltration in cerebral infarct model of rats via PET imaging. Ann Nucl Med 2024; 38:337-349. [PMID: 38360964 DOI: 10.1007/s12149-024-01900-0] [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: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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BACKGROUND Brain ischemia-reperfusion injury is a complex process, and neuroinflammation is an important secondary contributing pathological event. Neutrophils play major roles in ischemic neuroinflammation. Once activated, neutrophils express formyl peptide receptors (FPRs), which are special receptors of a class of chemoattractants and may be potential targets to regulate the activity of neutrophils and control cerebral ischemic injury. This study was aimed to explore the ameliorating effect of Cyclosporin H (CsH), a potent FPR antagonist, on brain ischemic injury by inhibiting the activation and migration of neutrophils, and improving cerebral blood flow. METHODS We employed a middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) Model on rats and performed behavioral, morphological, and microPET imaging assays to investigate the potential restoring efficacy of CsH on cerebral ischemic damages. Peptide N-cinnamoyl-F-(D)L-F-(D)L-F (cFLFLF), an antagonist to the neutrophil FPR with a high binding affinity, was used for imaging neutrophil distribution. RESULTS We found that CsH had similar effect with edaravone on improving the neurobehavioral deficient symptoms after cerebral ischemia-reperfusion, and treatment with CsH also alleviated ischemic cerebral infarction. Compared with the MCAO Model group, [18F]FDG uptake ratios of the CsH and edaravone treatment groups were significantly higher. The CsH-treated groups also showed significant increases in [18F]FDG uptake at 144 h when compared with that of 24 h. This result indicates that like edaravone, treatment with both doses of CsH promoted the recovery of blood supply after cerebral ischemic event. Moreover, MCAO-induced cerebral ischemia significantly increased the radiouptake of [68Ga]Ga-cFLFLF at 72 h after ischemia-reperfusion operation. Compared with MCAO Model group, radiouptake values of [68Ga]-cFLFLF in both doses of CsH and edaravone groups were all decreased significantly. These results showed that both doses of CsH resulted in a similar therapeutic effect with edaravone on inhibiting neutrophil infiltration in cerebral infarction. CONCLUSION Potent FPR antagonist CsH is promisingly beneficial in attenuating neuroinflammation and improving neurobehavioral function against cerebral infarction. Therefore, FPR may become a novel target for regulating neuroinflammation and improving prognosis for ischemic cerebrovascular disorders.
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- Zhihui Hong
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215002, China
- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Nuclear Medicine and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Wuxi, 214063, China
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- Department of Oncology, Changshu Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Changzhou No. 1 People's Hospital, Suzhou, 215006, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215002, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Suzhou Science and Technology Town Hospital, Suzhou, 215153, China.
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China.
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Huang Y, Dong S, Li X, Shi J, Zhang Y, Liu S, Zhang Y, Yu J. VNS-mediated α7nAChR signaling promotes SPM synthesis via regulation of netrin-1 expression during LPS-induced ALI. FASEB J 2024; 38:e9664. [PMID: 38038805 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202301623r] [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: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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The α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α7nAChR) plays a crucial role in the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway (CAP) during sepsis-associated acute lung injury (ALI). Increasing evidence suggests that specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) are important in resolving α7nAChR-mediated ALI resolution. Our study aims to elucidate the pivotal role of α7nAChR in the CAP during LPS-associated acute lung injury (ALI). By employing vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), we identified α7nAChR as the key CAP subunit in ALI mice, effectively reducing lung permeability and the release of inflammatory cytokines. We further investigated the alterations in SPMs regulated by α7nAChR, revealing a predominant synthesis of lipoxin A4 (LXA4). The significance of α7nAChR-netrin-1 pathway in governing SPM synthesis was confirmed through the use of netrin-1 knockout mice and siRNA-transfected macrophages. Additionally, our evaluation identified a synchronous alteration of LXA4 synthesis in the α7nAChR-netrin-1 pathway accompanied by 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX), thereby confirming an ameliorative effect of LXA4 on lung injury and macrophage inflammatory response. Concurrently, inhibiting the function of LXA4 annulled the lung-protective effect of VNS. As a result, our findings reveal a novel anti-inflammatory pathway wherein VNS modulates netrin-1 expression via α7nAChR, ultimately leading to LXA4 synthesis and subsequent lung protection.
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- Yan Huang
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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Reinhold AK, Hartmannsberger B, Burek M, Rittner HL. Stabilizing the neural barrier - A novel approach in pain therapy. Pharmacol Ther 2023; 249:108484. [PMID: 37390969 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2023.108484] [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: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
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Chronic and neuropathic pain are a widespread burden. Incomplete understanding of underlying pathomechanisms is one crucial factor for insufficient treatment. Recently, impairment of the blood nerve barrier (BNB) has emerged as one key aspect of pain initiation and maintenance. In this narrative review, we discuss several mechanisms and putative targets for novel treatment strategies. Cells such as pericytes, local mediators like netrin-1 and specialized proresolving mediators (SPMs), will be covered as well as circulating factors including the hormones cortisol and oestrogen and microRNAs. They are crucial in either the BNB or similar barriers and associated with pain. While clinical studies are still scarce, these findings might provide valuable insight into mechanisms and nurture development of therapeutic approaches.
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- Ann-Kristin Reinhold
- University Hospital Würzburg, Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, Emergency and Pain Medicine, Oberdürrbacher Str. 6, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
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- University Hospital Würzburg, Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, Emergency and Pain Medicine, Oberdürrbacher Str. 6, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
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- University Hospital Würzburg, Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, Emergency and Pain Medicine, Oberdürrbacher Str. 6, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
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- University Hospital Würzburg, Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, Emergency and Pain Medicine, Oberdürrbacher Str. 6, 97080 Würzburg, Germany.
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Abi-Ghanem C, Salinero AE, Kordit D, Mansour FM, Kelly RD, Venkataganesh H, Kyaw NR, Gannon OJ, Riccio D, Fredman G, Poitelon Y, Belin S, Kopec AM, Robison LS, Zuloaga KL. Sex differences in the effects of high fat diet on underlying neuropathology in a mouse model of VCID. Biol Sex Differ 2023; 14:31. [PMID: 37208759 PMCID: PMC10199629 DOI: 10.1186/s13293-023-00513-y] [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: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Damage to the cerebral vasculature can lead to vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia (VCID). A reduction in blood flow to the brain leads to neuropathology, including neuroinflammation and white matter lesions that are a hallmark of VCID. Mid-life metabolic disease (obesity, prediabetes, or diabetes) is a risk factor for VCID which may be sex-dependent (female bias). METHODS We compared the effects of mid-life metabolic disease between males and females in a chronic cerebral hypoperfusion mouse model of VCID. C57BL/6J mice were fed a control or high fat (HF) diet starting at ~ 8.5 months of age. Three months after diet initiation, sham or unilateral carotid artery occlusion surgery (VCID model) was performed. Three months later, mice underwent behavior testing and brains were collected to assess pathology. RESULTS We have previously shown that in this VCID model, HF diet causes greater metabolic impairment and a wider array of cognitive deficits in females compared to males. Here, we report on sex differences in the underlying neuropathology, specifically white matter changes and neuroinflammation in several areas of the brain. White matter was negatively impacted by VCID in males and HF diet in females, with greater metabolic impairment correlating with less myelin markers in females only. High fat diet led to an increase in microglia activation in males but not in females. Further, HF diet led to a decrease in proinflammatory cytokines and pro-resolving mediator mRNA expression in females but not males. CONCLUSIONS The current study adds to our understanding of sex differences in underlying neuropathology of VCID in the presence of a common risk factor (obesity/prediabetes). This information is crucial for the development of effective, sex-specific therapeutic interventions for VCID.
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- Charly Abi-Ghanem
- Department of Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics, Albany Medical College, 47 New Scotland Avenue, MC-136, Albany, NY, 12208, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics, Albany Medical College, 47 New Scotland Avenue, MC-136, Albany, NY, 12208, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics, Albany Medical College, 47 New Scotland Avenue, MC-136, Albany, NY, 12208, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics, Albany Medical College, 47 New Scotland Avenue, MC-136, Albany, NY, 12208, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics, Albany Medical College, 47 New Scotland Avenue, MC-136, Albany, NY, 12208, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics, Albany Medical College, 47 New Scotland Avenue, MC-136, Albany, NY, 12208, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics, Albany Medical College, 47 New Scotland Avenue, MC-136, Albany, NY, 12208, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics, Albany Medical College, 47 New Scotland Avenue, MC-136, Albany, NY, 12208, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics, Albany Medical College, 47 New Scotland Avenue, MC-136, Albany, NY, 12208, USA
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- Department Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Albany Medical College, 47 New Scotland Avenue, MC-136, Albany, NY, 12208, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics, Albany Medical College, 47 New Scotland Avenue, MC-136, Albany, NY, 12208, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics, Albany Medical College, 47 New Scotland Avenue, MC-136, Albany, NY, 12208, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics, Albany Medical College, 47 New Scotland Avenue, MC-136, Albany, NY, 12208, USA
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- Department of Psychology & Neuroscience, Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33314, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics, Albany Medical College, 47 New Scotland Avenue, MC-136, Albany, NY, 12208, USA.
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Ou Y, Zong D, Ouyang R. Role of epigenetic abnormalities and intervention in obstructive sleep apnea target organs. Chin Med J (Engl) 2023; 136:631-644. [PMID: 35245923 PMCID: PMC10129098 DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000002080] [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: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common condition that has considerable impacts on human health. Epigenetics has become a rapidly developing and exciting area in biology, and it is defined as heritable alterations in gene expression and has regulatory effects on disease progression. However, the published literature that is integrating both of them is not sufficient. The purpose of this article is to explore the relationship between OSA and epigenetics and to offer better diagnostic methods and treatment options. Epigenetic modifications mainly manifest as post-translational modifications in DNA and histone proteins and regulation of non-coding RNAs. Chronic intermittent hypoxia-mediated epigenetic alterations are involved in the progression of OSA and diverse multiorgan injuries, including cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, pulmonary hypertension, neural dysfunction, and even tumors. This article provides deeper insights into the disease mechanism of OSA and potential applications of targeted diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis in OSA complications.
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- Yanru Ou
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
- Research Unit of Respiratory Disease, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
- Diagnosis and Treatment Center of Respiratory Disease, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
- Research Unit of Respiratory Disease, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
- Diagnosis and Treatment Center of Respiratory Disease, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
- Research Unit of Respiratory Disease, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
- Diagnosis and Treatment Center of Respiratory Disease, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
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Méndez-Barbero N, San Sebastian-Jaraba I, Blázquez-Serra R, Martín-Ventura JL, Blanco-Colio LM. Annexins and cardiovascular diseases: Beyond membrane trafficking and repair. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 10:1000760. [PMID: 36313572 PMCID: PMC9614170 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.1000760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
Abstract
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain the leading cause of mortality worldwide. The main cause underlying CVD is associated with the pathological remodeling of the vascular wall, involving several cell types, including endothelial cells, vascular smooth muscle cells, and leukocytes. Vascular remodeling is often related with the development of atherosclerotic plaques leading to narrowing of the arteries and reduced blood flow. Atherosclerosis is known to be triggered by high blood cholesterol levels, which in the presence of a dysfunctional endothelium, results in the retention of lipoproteins in the artery wall, leading to an immune-inflammatory response. Continued hypercholesterolemia and inflammation aggravate the progression of atherosclerotic plaque over time, which is often complicated by thrombus development, leading to the possibility of CV events such as myocardial infarction or stroke. Annexins are a family of proteins with high structural homology that bind phospholipids in a calcium-dependent manner. These proteins are involved in several biological functions, from cell structural organization to growth regulation and vesicle trafficking. In vitro gain- or loss-of-function experiments have demonstrated the implication of annexins with a wide variety of cellular processes independent of calcium signaling such as immune-inflammatory response, cell proliferation, migration, differentiation, apoptosis, and membrane repair. In the last years, the use of mice deficient for different annexins has provided insight into additional functions of these proteins in vivo, and their involvement in different pathologies. This review will focus in the role of annexins in CVD, highlighting the mechanisms involved and the potential therapeutic effects of these proteins.
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- Nerea Méndez-Barbero
- Laboratory of Vascular Pathology, IIS-Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid, Spain
- CIBERCV, Madrid, Spain
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- Laboratory of Vascular Pathology, IIS-Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid, Spain
- CIBERCV, Madrid, Spain
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- Laboratory of Vascular Pathology, IIS-Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid, Spain
- CIBERCV, Madrid, Spain
- Autonoma University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Laboratory of Vascular Pathology, IIS-Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid, Spain
- CIBERCV, Madrid, Spain
- *Correspondence: Luis M. Blanco-Colio,
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Zhang J, Li Z, Fan M, Jin W. Lipoxins in the Nervous System: Brighter Prospects for Neuroprotection. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:781889. [PMID: 35153778 PMCID: PMC8826722 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.781889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Lipoxins (LXs) are generated from arachidonic acid and are involved in the resolution of inflammation and confer protection in a variety of pathological processes. In the nervous system, LXs exert an array of protective effects against neurological diseases, including ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, neonatal hypoxia-ischemia encephalopathy, brain and spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, and neuropathic pain. Lipoxin administration is a potential therapeutic strategy in neurological diseases due to its notable efficiency and unique superiority regarding safety. Here, we provide an overview of LXs in terms of their synthesis, signaling pathways and neuroprotective evidence. Overall, we believe that, along with advances in lipoxin-related drug design, LXs will bring brighter prospects for neuroprotection.
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- Jiayu Zhang
- Graduate School of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.,Department of Neurology, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Neurology, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Neurology, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Neurology, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China
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Effects of Formyl Peptide Receptor Agonists Ac9-12 and WKYMV in In Vivo and In Vitro Acute Inflammatory Experimental Models. Cells 2022; 11:cells11020228. [PMID: 35053343 PMCID: PMC8773544 DOI: 10.3390/cells11020228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Revised: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Formyl peptide receptors (Fprs) are a G-protein-coupled receptor family mainly expressed on leukocytes. The activation of Fpr1 and Fpr2 triggers a cascade of signaling events, leading to leukocyte migration, cytokine release, and increased phagocytosis. In this study, we evaluate the effects of the Fpr1 and Fpr2 agonists Ac9-12 and WKYMV, respectively, in carrageenan-induced acute peritonitis and LPS-stimulated macrophages. Peritonitis was induced in male C57BL/6 mice through the intraperitoneal injection of 1 mL of 3% carrageenan solution or saline (control). Pre-treatments with Ac9-12 and WKYMV reduced leukocyte influx to the peritoneal cavity, particularly neutrophils and monocytes, and the release of IL-1β. The addition of the Fpr2 antagonist WRW4 reversed only the anti-inflammatory actions of WKYMV. In vitro, the administration of Boc2 and WRW4 reversed the effects of Ac9-12 and WKYMV, respectively, in the production of IL-6 by LPS-stimulated macrophages. These biological effects of peptides were differently regulated by ERK and p38 signaling pathways. Lipidomic analysis evidenced that Ac9-12 and WKYMV altered the intracellular lipid profile of LPS-stimulated macrophages, revealing an increased concentration of several glycerophospholipids, suggesting regulation of inflammatory pathways triggered by LPS. Overall, our data indicate the therapeutic potential of Ac9-12 and WKYMV via Fpr1 or Fpr2-activation in the inflammatory response and macrophage activation.
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Zhu J, Li L, Ding J, Huang J, Shao A, Tang B. The Role of Formyl Peptide Receptors in Neurological Diseases via Regulating Inflammation. Front Cell Neurosci 2021; 15:753832. [PMID: 34650406 PMCID: PMC8510628 DOI: 10.3389/fncel.2021.753832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
Abstract
Formyl peptide receptors (FPRs) are a group of G protein-coupled cell surface receptors that play important roles in host defense and inflammation. Owing to the ubiquitous expression of FPRs throughout different cell types and since they interact with structurally diverse chemotactic agonists, they have a dual function in inflammatory processes, depending on binding with different ligands so that accelerate or inhibit key intracellular kinase-based regulatory pathways. Neuroinflammation is closely associated with the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases, neurogenic tumors and cerebrovascular diseases. From recent studies, it is clear that FPRs are important biomarkers for neurological diseases as they regulate inflammatory responses by monitoring glial activation, accelerating neural differentiation, regulating angiogenesis, and controlling blood brain barrier (BBB) permeability, thereby affecting neurological disease progression. Given the complex mechanisms of neurological diseases and the difficulty of healing, we are eager to find new and effective therapeutic targets. Here, we review recent research about various mechanisms of the effects generated after FPR binding to different ligands, role of FPRs in neuroinflammation as well as the development and prognosis of neurological diseases. We summarize that the FPR family has dual inflammatory functional properties in central nervous system. Emphasizing that FPR2 acts as a key molecule that mediates the active resolution of inflammation, which binds with corresponding receptors to reduce the expression and activation of pro-inflammatory composition, govern the transport of immune cells to inflammatory tissues, and restore the integrity of the BBB. Concurrently, FPR1 is essentially related to angiogenesis, cell proliferation and neurogenesis. Thus, treatment with FPRs-modulation may be effective for neurological diseases.
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- Jiahui Zhu
- The Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- The Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Maciuszek M, Ortega-Gomez A, Maas SL, Garrido-Mesa J, Ferraro B, Perretti M, Merritt A, Nicolaes GAF, Soehnlein O, Chapman TM. Design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of novel pyrrolidinone small-molecule Formyl peptide receptor 2 agonists. Eur J Med Chem 2021; 226:113805. [PMID: 34536667 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2021.113805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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A series of Formyl peptide receptor 2 small molecule agonists with a pyrrolidinone scaffold, derived from a combination of pharmacophore modelling and docking studies, were designed and synthesized. The GLASS (GPCR-Ligand Association) database was screened using a pharmacophore model. The most promising novel ligand structures were chosen and then tested in cellular assays (calcium mobilization and β-arrestin assays). Amongst the selected ligands, two pyrrolidinone compounds (7 and 8) turned out to be the most active. Moreover compound 7 was able to reduce the number of adherent neutrophils in a human neutrophil static adhesion assay which indicates its anti-inflammatory and proresolving properties. Further exploration and optimization of new ligands showed that heterocyclic rings, e.g. pyrazole directly connected to the pyrrolidinone scaffold, provide good stability and a boost in the agonistic activity. The compounds of most interest (7 and 30) were tested in an ERK phosphorylation assay, demonstrating selectivity towards FPR2 over FPR1. Compound 7 was examined in an in vivo mouse pharmacokinetic study. Compound 7 may be a valuable in vivo tool and help improve understanding of the role of the FPR2 receptor in the resolution of inflammation process.
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- Monika Maciuszek
- LifeArc, Accelerator Building, Open Innovation Campus, Stevenage, UK; The William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK.
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention (IPEK), LMU Munich Hospital, Munich, Germany
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention (IPEK), LMU Munich Hospital, Munich, Germany
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- The William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention (IPEK), LMU Munich Hospital, Munich, Germany
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- The William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- LifeArc, Accelerator Building, Open Innovation Campus, Stevenage, UK
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- CARIM - School for Cardiovascular Sciences Department of Biochemistry, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention (IPEK), LMU Munich Hospital, Munich, Germany; Department of Physiology and Pharmacology (FyFa), Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden; Institute for Experimental Pathology (ExPat), Centre for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, University of Münster, Münster, Germany
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- LifeArc, Accelerator Building, Open Innovation Campus, Stevenage, UK
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Xu X, Gao W, Li L, Hao J, Yang B, Wang T, Li L, Bai X, Li F, Ren H, Zhang M, Zhang L, Wang J, Wang D, Zhang J, Jiao L. Annexin A1 protects against cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury by modulating microglia/macrophage polarization via FPR2/ALX-dependent AMPK-mTOR pathway. J Neuroinflammation 2021; 18:119. [PMID: 34022892 PMCID: PMC8140477 DOI: 10.1186/s12974-021-02174-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Cerebral ischemia–reperfusion (I/R) injury is a major cause of early complications and unfavorable outcomes after endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) therapy in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Recent studies indicate that modulating microglia/macrophage polarization and subsequent inflammatory response may be a potential adjunct therapy to recanalization. Annexin A1 (ANXA1) exerts potent anti-inflammatory and pro-resolving properties in models of cerebral I/R injury. However, whether ANXA1 modulates post-I/R-induced microglia/macrophage polarization has not yet been fully elucidated. Methods We retrospectively collected blood samples from AIS patients who underwent successful recanalization by EVT and analyzed ANXA1 levels longitudinally before and after EVT and correlation between ANXA1 levels and 3-month clinical outcomes. We also established a C57BL/6J mouse model of transient middle cerebral artery occlusion/reperfusion (tMCAO/R) and an in vitro model of oxygen–glucose deprivation and reoxygenation (OGD/R) in BV2 microglia and HT22 neurons to explore the role of Ac2-26, a pharmacophore N-terminal peptide of ANXA1, in regulating the I/R-induced microglia/macrophage activation and polarization. Results The baseline levels of ANXA1 pre-EVT were significantly lower in 23 AIS patients, as compared with those of healthy controls. They were significantly increased to the levels found in controls 2–3 days post-EVT. The increased post-EVT levels of ANXA1 were positively correlated with 3-month clinical outcomes. In the mouse model, we then found that Ac2-26 administered at the start of reperfusion shifted microglia/macrophage polarization toward anti-inflammatory M2-phenotype in ischemic penumbra, thus alleviating blood–brain barrier leakage and neuronal apoptosis and improving outcomes at 3 days post-tMCAO/R. The protection was abrogated when mice received Ac2-26 together with WRW4, which is a specific antagonist of formyl peptide receptor type 2/lipoxin A4 receptor (FPR2/ALX). Furthermore, the interaction between Ac2-26 and FPR2/ALX receptor activated the 5’ adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and inhibited the downstream mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR). These in vivo findings were validated through in vitro experiments. Conclusions Ac2-26 modulates microglial/macrophage polarization and alleviates subsequent cerebral inflammation by regulating the FPR2/ALX-dependent AMPK-mTOR pathway. It may be investigated as an adjunct strategy for clinical prevention and treatment of cerebral I/R injury after recanalization. Plasma ANXA1 may be a potential biomarker for outcomes of AIS patients receiving EVT. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12974-021-02174-3.
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- Xin Xu
- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, 45 Changchun Street, Beijing, 100053, China. .,China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), 45 Changchun Street, Beijing, 100053, China.
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- Department of Neurology, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, 6 Jizhao Road, Tianjin, 300350, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery & Neurology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, 154 Anshan Road, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Liaocheng People's Hospital, 67 Dongchang West Road, Liaocheng, 252000, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, 45 Changchun Street, Beijing, 100053, China.,China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), 45 Changchun Street, Beijing, 100053, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, 45 Changchun Street, Beijing, 100053, China.,China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), 45 Changchun Street, Beijing, 100053, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, 45 Changchun Street, Beijing, 100053, China.,China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), 45 Changchun Street, Beijing, 100053, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, 45 Changchun Street, Beijing, 100053, China.,China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), 45 Changchun Street, Beijing, 100053, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery & Neurology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, 154 Anshan Road, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery & Neurology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, 154 Anshan Road, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Liaocheng People's Hospital, 67 Dongchang West Road, Liaocheng, 252000, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Liaocheng People's Hospital, 67 Dongchang West Road, Liaocheng, 252000, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Liaocheng People's Hospital, 67 Dongchang West Road, Liaocheng, 252000, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery & Neurology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, 154 Anshan Road, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery & Neurology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, 154 Anshan Road, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, 45 Changchun Street, Beijing, 100053, China. .,China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), 45 Changchun Street, Beijing, 100053, China. .,Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, 45 Changchun Street, Beijing, 100053, China.
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Grewal T, Rentero C, Enrich C, Wahba M, Raabe CA, Rescher U. Annexin Animal Models-From Fundamental Principles to Translational Research. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22073439. [PMID: 33810523 PMCID: PMC8037771 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22073439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Revised: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Routine manipulation of the mouse genome has become a landmark in biomedical research. Traits that are only associated with advanced developmental stages can now be investigated within a living organism, and the in vivo analysis of corresponding phenotypes and functions advances the translation into the clinical setting. The annexins, a family of closely related calcium (Ca2+)- and lipid-binding proteins, are found at various intra- and extracellular locations, and interact with a broad range of membrane lipids and proteins. Their impacts on cellular functions has been extensively assessed in vitro, yet annexin-deficient mouse models generally develop normally and do not display obvious phenotypes. Only in recent years, studies examining genetically modified annexin mouse models which were exposed to stress conditions mimicking human disease often revealed striking phenotypes. This review is the first comprehensive overview of annexin-related research using animal models and their exciting future use for relevant issues in biology and experimental medicine.
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- Thomas Grewal
- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia;
- Correspondence: (T.G.); (U.R.); Tel.: +61-(0)2-9351-8496 (T.G.); +49-(0)251-83-52121 (U.R.)
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- Departament de Biomedicina, Unitat de Biologia Cel·lular, Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut, Universitat de Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain; (C.R.); (C.E.)
- Centre de Recerca Biomèdica CELLEX, Institut d’Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- Departament de Biomedicina, Unitat de Biologia Cel·lular, Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut, Universitat de Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain; (C.R.); (C.E.)
- Centre de Recerca Biomèdica CELLEX, Institut d’Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia;
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- Research Group Regulatory Mechanisms of Inflammation, Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation (ZMBE) and Cells in Motion Interfaculty Center (CiM), Institute of Medical Biochemistry, University of Muenster, 48149 Muenster, Germany;
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- Research Group Regulatory Mechanisms of Inflammation, Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation (ZMBE) and Cells in Motion Interfaculty Center (CiM), Institute of Medical Biochemistry, University of Muenster, 48149 Muenster, Germany;
- Correspondence: (T.G.); (U.R.); Tel.: +61-(0)2-9351-8496 (T.G.); +49-(0)251-83-52121 (U.R.)
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Ansari J, Gavins FNE. The impact of thrombo-inflammation on the cerebral microcirculation. Microcirculation 2021; 28:e12689. [PMID: 33638262 DOI: 10.1111/micc.12689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The intertwined processes of thrombosis and inflammation (termed "thrombo-inflammation") are significant drivers of cerebrovascular diseases, and as such, they represent prime targets for drug discovery programs focusing on treatment and management of cerebrovascular diseases. Most cerebrovascular events result from chronic systemic microcirculatory dysfunction due to underlying conditions, for example, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, dyslipidemia, and sickle cell disease. Immune cells especially neutrophils play a critical role in the onset and maintenance of neuroinflammatory responses in the microcirculation. Neutrophils have the ability to drive both inflammatory and anti-inflammatory/pro-resolution effects depending on the underlying vascular state (physiological vs. pathological). In this article, we highlight the pathophysiological role of neutrophils in stroke and discuss ongoing pharmacotherapeutic strategies that are focused on identifying potential therapeutic targets for enhancing neuroprotection, mitigating inflammatory pathways, and enabling resolution.
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- Junaid Ansari
- Department of Neurology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, USA
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- Department of Life Sciences, The Centre for Inflammation Research and Translational Medicine (CIRTM), Brunel University London, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UK
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Ansari J, Senchenkova EY, Vital SA, Al-Yafeai Z, Kaur G, Sparkenbaugh EM, Orr AW, Pawlinski R, Hebbel RP, Granger DN, Kubes P, Gavins FNE. Targeting the AnxA1/Fpr2/ALX pathway regulates neutrophil function, promoting thromboinflammation resolution in sickle cell disease. Blood 2021; 137:1538-1549. [PMID: 33512489 PMCID: PMC7976506 DOI: 10.1182/blood.2020009166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Neutrophils play a crucial role in the intertwined processes of thrombosis and inflammation. An altered neutrophil phenotype may contribute to inadequate resolution, which is known to be a major pathophysiological contributor of thromboinflammatory conditions such as sickle cell disease (SCD). The endogenous protein annexin A1 (AnxA1) facilitates inflammation resolution via formyl peptide receptors (FPRs). We sought to comprehensively elucidate the functional significance of targeting the neutrophil-dependent AnxA1/FPR2/ALX pathway in SCD. Administration of AnxA1 mimetic peptide AnxA1Ac2-26 ameliorated cerebral thrombotic responses in Sickle transgenic mice via regulation of the FPR2/ALX (a fundamental receptor involved in resolution) pathway. We found direct evidence that neutrophils with SCD phenotype play a key role in contributing to thromboinflammation. In addition, AnxA1Ac2-26 regulated activated SCD neutrophils through protein kinase B (Akt) and extracellular signal-regulated kinases (ERK1/2) to enable resolution. We present compelling conceptual evidence that targeting the AnxA1/FPR2/ALX pathway may provide new therapeutic possibilities against thromboinflammatory conditions such as SCD.
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- Junaid Ansari
- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology
- Department of Neurology, and
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- Department of Pathology and Translational Pathobiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, LA
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- UNC Blood Research Center, Department of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology
- Department of Pathology and Translational Pathobiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, LA
- Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, LA
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- UNC Blood Research Center, Department of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
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- Departments of Physiology and Pharmacology, Microbiology and Immunology and Critical Care Medicine, Snyder Institute for Chronic Disease, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada; and
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology
- Department of Neurology, and
- Department of Life Sciences, Brunel University London, United Kingdom
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Liao WI, Wu SY, Tsai SH, Pao HP, Huang KL, Chu SJ. 2-Methoxyestradiol Protects Against Lung Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury by Upregulating Annexin A1 Protein Expression. Front Immunol 2021; 12:596376. [PMID: 33796096 PMCID: PMC8007881 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.596376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: 2-Methoxyestradiol (2ME), a natural 17-β estradiol metabolite, is a potent anti-inflammatory agent, but its effect on ischemia/reperfusion (IR)-induced acute lung inflammation remains unknown. Annexin A1 (AnxA1), a glucocorticoid-regulated protein, is effective at inhibiting neutrophil transendothelial migration by binding the formyl peptide receptors (FPRs). We aimed to investigate whether 2ME upregulates the expression of AnxA1 and protects against IR-induced lung damage. Methods: IR-mediated acute lung inflammation was induced by ischemia for 40 min followed by reperfusion for 60 min in an isolated, perfused rat lung model. The rat lungs were randomly treated with vehicle or 2ME, and the functional relevance of AnxA1 was determined using an anti-AnxA1 antibody or BOC2 (a pan-receptor antagonist of the FPR). In vitro, human primary alveolar epithelial cells (HPAECs) and rat neutrophils were pretreated with 2ME and an AnxA1 siRNA or anti-AnxA1 antibody and subjected to hypoxia-reoxygenation (HR). Results: 2ME significantly decreased all lung edema parameters, neutrophil infiltration, oxidative stress, proinflammatory cytokine production, lung cell apoptosis, tight junction protein disruption, and lung tissue injury in the IR-induced acute lung inflammation model. 2ME also increased the expression of the AnxA1 mRNA and protein and suppressed the activation of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB). In vitro, 2ME attenuated HR-triggered NF-κB activation and interleukin-8 production in HPAECs, decreased transendothelial migration, tumor necrosis factor-α production, and increased apoptosis in neutrophils exposed to HR. These protective effects of 2ME were significantly abrogated by BOC2, the anti-AnxA1 antibody, or AnxA1 siRNA. Conclusions: 2ME ameliorates IR-induced acute lung inflammation by increasing AnxA1 expression. Based on these results, 2ME may be a promising agent for attenuating IR-induced lung injury.
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- Wen-I Liao
- The Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Emergency Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Aerospace and Undersea Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Graduate Institute of Physiology, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- The Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- The Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan.,Institute of Aerospace and Undersea Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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Regulation of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress by Formyl Peptide Receptors in Cardiovascular Disease Progression. Life (Basel) 2021; 11:life11030243. [PMID: 33804219 PMCID: PMC7998928 DOI: 10.3390/life11030243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Revised: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
Abstract
G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are the most important regulators of cardiac function and are commonly targeted for medical therapeutics. Formyl-Peptide Receptors (FPRs) are members of the GPCR superfamily and play an emerging role in cardiovascular pathologies. FPRs can modulate oxidative stress through nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) oxidase-dependent reactive oxygen species (ROS) production whose dysregulation has been observed in different cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, many studies are focused on identifying molecular mechanisms of the regulation of ROS production. FPR1, FPR2 and FPR3 belong to the FPRs family and their stimulation triggers phosphorylation of intracellular signaling molecules and nonsignaling proteins that are required for NADPH oxidase activation. Some FPR agonists trigger inflammatory processes, while other ligands activate proresolving or anti-inflammatory pathways, depending on the nature of the ligands. In general, bacterial and mitochondrial formylated peptides activate a proinflammatory cell response through FPR1, while Annexin A1 and Lipoxin A4 are anti-inflammatory FPR2 ligands. FPR2 can also trigger a proinflammatory pathway and the switch between FPR2-mediated pro- and anti-inflammatory cell responses depends on conformational changes of the receptor upon ligand binding. Here we describe the detrimental or beneficial effects of the main FPR agonists and their potential role as new therapeutic and diagnostic targets in the progression of cardiovascular diseases.
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Méndez-Barbero N, Gutiérrez-Muñoz C, Blázquez-Serra R, Martín-Ventura JL, Blanco-Colio LM. Annexins: Involvement in cholesterol homeostasis, inflammatory response and atherosclerosis. CLINICA E INVESTIGACION EN ARTERIOSCLEROSIS 2021; 33:206-216. [PMID: 33622609 DOI: 10.1016/j.arteri.2020.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
The annexin superfamily consists of 12 proteins with a highly structural homology that binds to phospholipids depending on the availability of Ca2+-dependent. Different studies of overexpression, inhibition, or using recombinant proteins have linked the main function of these proteins to their dynamic and reversible binding to membranes. Annexins are found in multiple cellular compartments, regulating different functions, such as membrane trafficking, anchoring to the cell cytoskeleton, ion channel regulation, as well as pro- or anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant activities. The use of animals deficient in any of these annexins has established their possible functions in vivo, demonstrating that annexins can participate in relevant functions independent of Ca2+ signalling. This review will focus mainly on the role of different annexins in the pathological vascular remodelling that underlies the formation of the atherosclerotic lesion, as well as in the control of cholesterol homeostasis.
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- Nerea Méndez-Barbero
- Laboratorio de Patología Vascular, IIS-Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid, España; CIBER de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), España
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- Laboratorio de Patología Vascular, IIS-Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid, España; CIBER de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), España
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- Laboratorio de Patología Vascular, IIS-Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid, España; CIBER de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), España
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- Laboratorio de Patología Vascular, IIS-Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid, España; CIBER de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), España.
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Wang X, Miao Z, Xu X, Schultzberg M, Zhao Y. Reduced Levels of Plasma Lipoxin A4 Are Associated with Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment. J Alzheimers Dis 2020; 79:607-613. [PMID: 33337374 DOI: 10.3233/jad-201050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) are bioactive lipids derived from n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids. SPMs promote resolution of inflammation and are reduced in Alzheimer's disease. It is unknown whether SPMs are associated with post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI). OBJECTIVE In the present report, we aimed to study the levels of SPMs in PSCI patients in the acute phase of ischemic stroke. METHODS Levels of SPMs in the plasma from 36 patients with PSCI and 33 patients with post-stroke non-cognitive impairment (PSNCI) were measured by enzyme immunoassay. RESULTS We found that levels of the SPM lipoxin A4 (LXA4) were significantly reduced in PSCI patients compared with PSNCI patients. Interestingly, the LXA4 levels were positively correlated with Mini-Mental State Examination scores, but not with the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale scores. Such alteration and correlation were not found in any of the other SPMs analyzed, i.e., including resolvin D1, resolvin D2, and maresin 1. CONCLUSION We conclude that the plasma levels of LXA4 were reduced in PSCI patents in the acute phase of ischemic stroke and were correlated to cognitive function.
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- Xiuzhe Wang
- Department of Neurology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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Vital SA, Senchenkova EY, Ansari J, Gavins FNE. Targeting AnxA1/Formyl Peptide Receptor 2 Pathway Affords Protection against Pathological Thrombo-Inflammation. Cells 2020; 9:cells9112473. [PMID: 33202930 PMCID: PMC7697101 DOI: 10.3390/cells9112473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Revised: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability globally and is associated with a number of co-morbidities including sepsis and sickle cell disease (SCD). Despite thrombo-inflammation underlying these co-morbidities, its pathogenesis remains complicated and drug discovery programs aimed at reducing and resolving the detrimental effects remain a major therapeutic challenge. The objective of this study was to assess whether the anti-inflammatory pro-resolving protein Annexin A1 (AnxA1) was able to reduce inflammation-induced thrombosis and suppress platelet activation and thrombus formation in the cerebral microvasculature. Using two distinct models of pathological thrombo-inflammation (lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and sickle transgenic mice (STM)), thrombosis was induced in the murine brain using photoactivation (light/dye) coupled with intravital microscopy. The heightened inflammation-induced microvascular thrombosis present in these two distinct thrombo-inflammatory models was inhibited significantly by the administration of AnxA1 mimetic peptide AnxA1Ac2-26 (an effect more pronounced in the SCD model vs. the endotoxin model) and mediated by the key resolution receptor, Fpr2/ALX. Furthermore, AnxA1Ac2-26 treatment was able to hamper platelet aggregation by reducing platelet stimulation and aggregation (by moderating αIIbβ3 and P-selectin). These findings suggest that targeting the AnxA1/Fpr2/ALX pathway represents an attractive novel treatment strategy for resolving thrombo-inflammation, counteracting e.g., stroke in high-risk patient cohorts.
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- Shantel A. Vital
- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA; (S.A.V.); (E.Y.S.); (J.A.)
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA; (S.A.V.); (E.Y.S.); (J.A.)
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA; (S.A.V.); (E.Y.S.); (J.A.)
- Department of Neurology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA; (S.A.V.); (E.Y.S.); (J.A.)
- Department of Neurology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA
- Department of Life Sciences, Centre for Inflammation Research and Translational Medicine (CIRTM), Brunel University London, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH, UK
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +44-(0)-1895-267151
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Trojan E, Bryniarska N, Leśkiewicz M, Regulska M, Chamera K, Szuster-Głuszczak M, Leopoldo M, Lacivita E, Basta-Kaim A. The Contribution of Formyl Peptide Receptor Dysfunction to the Course of Neuroinflammation: A Potential Role in the Brain Pathology. Curr Neuropharmacol 2020; 18:229-249. [PMID: 31629396 PMCID: PMC7327951 DOI: 10.2174/1570159x17666191019170244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2019] [Revised: 08/01/2019] [Accepted: 10/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Chronic inflammatory processes within the central nervous system (CNS) are in part responsible for the development of neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases. These processes are associated with, among other things, the increased and disturbed activation of microglia and the elevated production of proinflammatory factors. Recent studies indicated that the disruption of the process of resolution of inflammation (RoI) may be the cause of CNS disorders. It is shown that the RoI is regulated by endogenous molecules called specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs), which interact with specific membrane receptors. Some SPMs activate formyl peptide receptors (FPRs), which belong to the family of seven-transmembrane G protein-coupled receptors. These receptors take part not only in the proinflammatory response but also in the resolution of the inflammation process. Therefore, the activation of FPRs might have complex consequences. This review discusses the potential role of FPRs, and in particular the role of FPR2 subtype, in the brain under physiological and pathological conditions and their involvement in processes underlying neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders as well as ischemia, the pathogenesis of which involves the dysfunction of inflammatory processes.
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- Ewa Trojan
- Laboratory of Immunoendocrinology, Department of Experimental Neuroendocrinology, Maj Institute of Pharmacology, Polish Academy of Sciences, 12 Smetna St. 31-343 Krakow, Poland
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- Laboratory of Immunoendocrinology, Department of Experimental Neuroendocrinology, Maj Institute of Pharmacology, Polish Academy of Sciences, 12 Smetna St. 31-343 Krakow, Poland
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- Laboratory of Immunoendocrinology, Department of Experimental Neuroendocrinology, Maj Institute of Pharmacology, Polish Academy of Sciences, 12 Smetna St. 31-343 Krakow, Poland
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- Laboratory of Immunoendocrinology, Department of Experimental Neuroendocrinology, Maj Institute of Pharmacology, Polish Academy of Sciences, 12 Smetna St. 31-343 Krakow, Poland
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- Laboratory of Immunoendocrinology, Department of Experimental Neuroendocrinology, Maj Institute of Pharmacology, Polish Academy of Sciences, 12 Smetna St. 31-343 Krakow, Poland
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- Laboratory of Immunoendocrinology, Department of Experimental Neuroendocrinology, Maj Institute of Pharmacology, Polish Academy of Sciences, 12 Smetna St. 31-343 Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacy - Drug Sciences, University of Bari, via Orabona 4, 70125 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy - Drug Sciences, University of Bari, via Orabona 4, 70125 Bari, Italy
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- Laboratory of Immunoendocrinology, Department of Experimental Neuroendocrinology, Maj Institute of Pharmacology, Polish Academy of Sciences, 12 Smetna St. 31-343 Krakow, Poland
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Shijo M, Hamasaki H, Honda H, Suzuki SO, Tachibana M, Ago T, Kitazono T, Iihara K, Iwaki T. Upregulation of Annexin A1 in Reactive Astrocytes and Its Subtle Induction in Microglia at the Boundaries of Human Brain Infarcts. J Neuropathol Exp Neurol 2020; 78:961-970. [PMID: 31504683 DOI: 10.1093/jnen/nlz079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Annexin A1 (ANXA1) has multiple functions, including anti-inflammatory effects, and is thought to be neuroprotective in various pathophysiologies of the central nervous system. The importance of ANXA1 in microglia and endothelial cells in ischemic environments in the brain has been recognized, but its detailed behavior in astrocytes in the ischemic brain remains unknown. Using immunohistochemistry, we therefore assessed the altered distribution of ANXA1 in human brain infarcts using 14 autopsied samples and 18 surgical samples. Elevated expression of ANXA1 was observed in reactive astrocytes in peri-infarct regions. ANXA1 accumulated at the cell periphery and in swollen cytoplasmic processes of reactive astrocytes, as well as at the rim of vacuoles at the boundary of necrosis, and colocalized with aberrantly distributed aquaporin 4 and excitatory amino acid transporter 1. Foamy macrophages in the necrotic core also expressed abundant ANXA1, whereas resident microglia at the boundary of necrosis rarely showed intrinsic expression of ANXA1. This characteristic distribution of ANXA1 in human brain infarcts may represent the good adaptability of reactive astrocytes to ischemic damage.
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- Masahiro Shijo
- Department of Neuropathology.,Department of Medicine and Clinical Science
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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Murthi P, Rajaraman G, Erwich JJH, Dimitriadis E. Decreased Placental FPR2 in Early Pregnancies That Later Developed Small-For-Gestation Age: A Potential Role of FPR2 in the Regulation of Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition. Cells 2020; 9:cells9040921. [PMID: 32290034 PMCID: PMC7226808 DOI: 10.3390/cells9040921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Revised: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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We reported earlier that an anti-inflammatory small peptide receptor-formyl peptide receptor-2 (FPR2) was significantly decreased in placentas from third trimester pregnancies complicated with fetal growth restriction (FGR), compared to placentas from uncomplicated control pregnancies, suggesting FPR2 may play a role in the development of FGR. The aim of this study is to investigate whether the actions of FPR2 alters placental growth process in humans. Accordingly, using small-for-gestation age (SGA) as a proxy for FGR, we hypothesize that FPR2 expression is decreased in first-trimester placentas of women who later manifest FGR, and contributes to aberrant trophoblast function and the development of FGR. Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) tissues were collected at 10–12 weeks gestation in 70 patients with singleton fetuses; surplus tissue was used. Real-time PCR and immunoassays were performed to quantitate FPR2 gene and protein expression. Silencing of FPR2 was performed in two independent, trophoblast-derived cell lines, HTR-8/SVneo and JEG-3 to investigate the functional consequences of FPR2 gene downregulation. FPR2 mRNA relative to 18S rRNA was significantly decreased in placentae from SGA-pregnancies (n = 28) compared with controls (n = 52) (p < 0.0001). Placental FPR2 protein was significantly decreased in SGA compared with control (n = 10 in each group, p < 0.05). Proliferative, migratory and invasive potential of the human placental-derived cell lines, HTR-8/SVneo and JEG-3 were significantly reduced in siFPR2 treated cells compared with siCONT control groups. Down-stream signaling molecules, STAT5B and SOCS3 were identified as target genes of FPR2 action in the trophoblast-derived cell lines and in SGA and control chorionic villous tissues. FPR2 is a novel regulator of key molecular pathways and functions in placental development, and its decreased expression in women destined to develop FGR reinforces a placental origin of SGA/FGR, and that it contributes to causing the development of SGA/FGR.
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- Padma Murthi
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia;
- Department of Pharmacology, Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
- Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +61-422-310-708
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- First year college, Victoria University, St Albans, Victoria 3021, Australia;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Groningen, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia;
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The Novel Small-molecule Annexin-A1 Mimetic, Compound 17b, Elicits Vasoprotective Actions in Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Mice. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21041384. [PMID: 32085666 PMCID: PMC7073122 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21041384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2019] [Revised: 02/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The formyl peptide receptor (FPR) family are a group of G-protein coupled receptors that play an important role in the regulation of inflammatory processes. It is well-established that activation of FPRs can have cardioprotective properties. Recently, more stable small-molecule FPR1/2 agonists have been described, including both Compound 17b (Cmpd17b) and Compound 43 (Cmpd43). Both agonists activate a range of signals downstream of FPR1/2 activation in human-engineered FPR-expressing cells, including ERK1/2 and Akt. Importantly, Cmpd17b (but not Cmpd43) favours bias away from intracellular Ca2+ mobilisation in this context, which has been associated with greater cardioprotection in response to Cmpd17b over Cmpd43. However, it is unknown whether these FPR agonists impact vascular physiology and/or elicit vasoprotective effects in the context of diabetes. First, we localized FPR1 and FPR2 receptors predominantly in vascular smooth muscle cells in the aortae of male C57BL/6 mice. We then analysed the vascular effects of Cmpd17b and Cmpd43 on the aorta using wire-myography. Cmpd17b but not Cmpd43 evoked a concentration-dependent relaxation of the mouse aorta. Removal of the endothelium or blockade of endothelium-derived relaxing factors using pharmacological inhibitors had no effect on Cmpd17b-evoked relaxation, demonstrating that its direct vasodilator actions were endothelium-independent. In aortae primed with elevated K+ concentration, increasing concentrations of CaCl2 evoked concentration-dependent contraction that is abolished by Cmpd17b, suggesting the involvement of the inhibition of Ca2+ mobilisation via voltage-gated calcium channels. Treatment with Cmpd17b for eight weeks reversed endothelial dysfunction in STZ-induced diabetic aorta through the upregulation of vasodilator prostanoids. Our data indicate that Cmpd17b is a direct endothelium-independent vasodilator, and a vasoprotective molecule in the context of diabetes.
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Shang P, Zhang Y, Ma D, Hao Y, Wang X, Xin M, Zhang Y, Zhu M, Feng J. Inflammation resolution and specialized pro-resolving lipid mediators in CNS diseases. Expert Opin Ther Targets 2019; 23:967-986. [PMID: 31711309 DOI: 10.1080/14728222.2019.1691525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Introduction: Inflammation resolution induced by specialized pro-resolving lipid mediators (SPMs) is a new concept. The application of SPMs is a promising therapeutic strategy that can potentially supersede anti-inflammatory drugs. Most CNS diseases are associated with hyperreactive inflammatory damage. CNS inflammation causes irreversible neuronal loss and permanent functional impairments. Given the high mortality and morbidity rates, the investigation of therapeutic strategies to ameliorate inflammatory damage is necessary.Areas covered: In this review, we explore inflammation resolution in CNS disorders. We discuss the underlying mechanisms and dynamic changes of SPMs and their precursors in neurological diseases and examine how this can potentially be incorporated into the clinic. References were selected from PubMed; most were published between 2010 and 2019.Expert opinion: Inflammation resolution is a natural process that emerges after acute or chronic inflammation. The evidence that SPMs can effectively ameliorate hyperreactive inflammation, shorten resolution time and accelerate tissue regeneration in CNS disorders. Adjuvants and nanotechnology offer opportunities for SPM drug design; however, more preclinical studies are necessary to investigate basic, critical issues such as safety.
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- Pei Shang
- Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Optics, Suzhou Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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Schloer S, Hübel N, Masemann D, Pajonczyk D, Brunotte L, Ehrhardt C, Brandenburg LO, Ludwig S, Gerke V, Rescher U. The annexin A1/FPR2 signaling axis expands alveolar macrophages, limits viral replication, and attenuates pathogenesis in the murine influenza A virus infection model. FASEB J 2019; 33:12188-12199. [PMID: 31398292 PMCID: PMC6902725 DOI: 10.1096/fj.201901265r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) are key elements in the innate immune response. Formyl peptide receptor (FPR) 2 is a PRR that, in addition to proinflammatory, pathogen-derived compounds, also recognizes the anti-inflammatory endogenous ligand annexin A1 (AnxA1). Because the contribution of this signaling axis in viral infections is undefined, we investigated AnxA1-mediated FPR2 activation on influenza A virus (IAV) infection in the murine model. AnxA1-treated mice displayed significantly attenuated pathology upon a subsequent IAV infection with significantly improved survival, impaired viral replication in the respiratory tract, and less severe lung damage. The AnxA1-mediated protection against IAV infection was not caused by priming of the type I IFN response but was associated with an increase in the number of alveolar macrophages (AMs) and enhanced pulmonary expression of the AM-regulating cytokine granulocyte-M-CSF (GM-CSF). Both AnxA1-mediated increase in AM levels and GM-CSF production were abrogated when mouse (m)FPR2 signaling was antagonized but remained up-regulated in mice genetically deleted for mFPR1, an mFPR2 isoform also serving as AnxA1 receptor. Our results indicate a novel protective function of the AnxA1-FPR2 signaling axis in IAV pathology via GM-CSF–associated maintenance of AMs, expanding knowledge on the potential use of proresolving mediators in host defense against pathogens.—Schloer, S., Hübel, N., Masemann, D., Pajonczyk, D., Brunotte, L., Ehrhardt, C., Brandenburg, L.-O., Ludwig, S., Gerke, V., Rescher, U. The annexin A1/FPR2 signaling axis expands alveolar macrophages, limits viral replication, and attenuates pathogenesis in the murine influenza A virus infection model.
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- Sebastian Schloer
- Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, Institute of Medical Biochemistry, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany.,Cells-in-Motion Cluster of Excellence, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, Institute of Medical Biochemistry, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany.,Cells-in-Motion Cluster of Excellence, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Cells-in-Motion Cluster of Excellence, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany.,Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, Institute of Virology, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, Institute of Medical Biochemistry, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany.,Cells-in-Motion Cluster of Excellence, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Cells-in-Motion Cluster of Excellence, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany.,Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, Institute of Virology, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Cells-in-Motion Cluster of Excellence, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany.,Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, Institute of Virology, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany.,Section for Experimental Virology, Institute of Medical Microbiology, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany.,Institute of Anatomy, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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- Cells-in-Motion Cluster of Excellence, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany.,Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, Institute of Virology, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, Institute of Medical Biochemistry, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany.,Cells-in-Motion Cluster of Excellence, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, Institute of Medical Biochemistry, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany.,Cells-in-Motion Cluster of Excellence, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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Ma Q, Zhang Z, Shim JK, Venkatraman TN, Lascola CD, Quinones QJ, Mathew JP, Terrando N, Podgoreanu MV. Annexin A1 Bioactive Peptide Promotes Resolution of Neuroinflammation in a Rat Model of Exsanguinating Cardiac Arrest Treated by Emergency Preservation and Resuscitation. Front Neurosci 2019; 13:608. [PMID: 31258464 PMCID: PMC6587399 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2019.00608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2019] [Accepted: 05/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Neuroinflammation initiated by damage-associated molecular patterns, including high mobility group box 1 protein (HMGB1), has been implicated in adverse neurological outcomes following lethal hemorrhagic shock and polytrauma. Emergency preservation and resuscitation (EPR) is a novel method of resuscitation for victims of exsanguinating cardiac arrest, shown in preclinical studies to improve survival with acceptable neurological recovery. Sirtuin 3 (SIRT3), the primary mitochondrial deacetylase, has emerged as a key regulator of metabolic and energy stress response pathways in the brain and a pharmacological target to induce a neuronal pro-survival phenotype. This study aims to examine whether systemic administration of an Annexin-A1 bioactive peptide (ANXA1sp) could resolve neuroinflammation and induce sirtuin-3 regulated cytoprotective pathways in a novel rat model of exsanguinating cardiac arrest and EPR. Adult male rats underwent hemorrhagic shock and ventricular fibrillation, induction of profound hypothermia, followed by resuscitation and rewarming using cardiopulmonary bypass (EPR). Animals randomly received ANXA1sp (3 mg/kg, in divided doses) or vehicle. Neuroinflammation (HMGB1, TNFα, IL-6, and IL-10 levels), cerebral cell death (TUNEL, caspase-3, pro and antiapoptotic protein levels), and neurologic scores were assessed to evaluate the inflammation resolving effects of ANXA1sp following EPR. Furthermore, western blot analysis and immunohistochemistry were used to interrogate the mechanisms involved. Compared to vehicle controls, ANXA1sp effectively reduced expression of cerebral HMGB1, IL-6, and TNFα and increased IL-10 expression, which were associated with improved neurological scores. ANXA1sp reversed EPR-induced increases in expression of proapoptotic protein Bax and reduction in antiapoptotic protein Bcl-2, with a corresponding decrease in cerebral levels of cleaved caspase-3. Furthermore, ANXA1sp induced autophagic flux (increased LC3II and reduced p62 expression) in the brain. Mechanistically, these findings were accompanied by upregulation of the mitochondrial protein deacetylase Sirtuin-3, and its downstream targets FOXO3a and MnSOD in ANXA1sp-treated animals. Our data provide new evidence that engaging pro-resolving pharmacological strategies such as Annexin-A1 biomimetic peptides can effectively attenuate neuroinflammation and enhance the neuroprotective effects of EPR after exsanguinating cardiac arrest.
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- Qing Ma
- Systems Modeling of Perioperative Organ Injury Laboratory, Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States
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- Neuroinflammation and Cognitive Outcomes Laboratory, Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States.,Center for Translational Pain Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Departments of Radiology and Neurobiology, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States.,Duke-UNC Brain Imaging and Analysis Center, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States
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- Systems Modeling of Perioperative Organ Injury Laboratory, Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States
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- Neuroinflammation and Cognitive Outcomes Laboratory, Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States.,Center for Translational Pain Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States
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- Systems Modeling of Perioperative Organ Injury Laboratory, Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States
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Senchenkova EY, Ansari J, Becker F, Vital SA, Al-Yafeai Z, Sparkenbaugh EM, Pawlinski R, Stokes KY, Carroll JL, Dragoi AM, Qin CX, Ritchie RH, Sun H, Cuellar-Saenz HH, Rubinstein MR, Han YW, Orr AW, Perretti M, Granger DN, Gavins FNE. Novel Role for the AnxA1-Fpr2/ALX Signaling Axis as a Key Regulator of Platelet Function to Promote Resolution of Inflammation. Circulation 2019; 140:319-335. [PMID: 31154815 PMCID: PMC6687438 DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.118.039345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Background: Ischemia reperfusion injury (I/RI) is a common complication of cardiovascular diseases. Resolution of detrimental I/RI-generated prothrombotic and proinflammatory responses is essential to restore homeostasis. Platelets play a crucial part in the integration of thrombosis and inflammation. Their role as participants in the resolution of thromboinflammation is underappreciated; therefore we used pharmacological and genetic approaches, coupled with murine and clinical samples, to uncover key concepts underlying this role. Methods: Middle cerebral artery occlusion with reperfusion was performed in wild-type or annexin A1 (AnxA1) knockout (AnxA1−/−) mice. Fluorescence intravital microscopy was used to visualize cellular trafficking and to monitor light/dye–induced thrombosis. The mice were treated with vehicle, AnxA1 (3.3 mg/kg), WRW4 (1.8 mg/kg), or all 3, and the effect of AnxA1 was determined in vivo and in vitro. Results: Intravital microscopy revealed heightened platelet adherence and aggregate formation post I/RI, which were further exacerbated in AnxA1−/− mice. AnxA1 administration regulated platelet function directly (eg, via reducing thromboxane B2 and modulating phosphatidylserine expression) to promote cerebral protection post-I/RI and act as an effective preventative strategy for stroke by reducing platelet activation, aggregate formation, and cerebral thrombosis, a prerequisite for ischemic stroke. To translate these findings into a clinical setting, we show that AnxA1 plasma levels are reduced in human and murine stroke and that AnxA1 is able to act on human platelets, suppressing classic thrombin-induced inside-out signaling events (eg, Akt activation, intracellular calcium release, and Ras-associated protein 1 [Rap1] expression) to decrease αIIbβ3 activation without altering its surface expression. AnxA1 also selectively modifies cell surface determinants (eg, phosphatidylserine) to promote platelet phagocytosis by neutrophils, thereby driving active resolution. (n=5–13 mice/group or 7–10 humans/group.) Conclusions: AnxA1 affords protection by altering the platelet phenotype in cerebral I/RI from propathogenic to regulatory and reducing the propensity for platelets to aggregate and cause thrombosis by affecting integrin (αIIbβ3) activation, a previously unknown phenomenon. Thus, our data reveal a novel multifaceted role for AnxA1 to act both as a therapeutic and a prophylactic drug via its ability to promote endogenous proresolving, antithromboinflammatory circuits in cerebral I/RI. Collectively, these results further advance our knowledge and understanding in the field of platelet and resolution biology.
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- Elena Y Senchenkova
- Departments of Molecular and Cellular Physiology (E.Y.S., J.A., S.A.V., K.Y.S., D.N.G., F.N.E.G.)
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- Departments of Molecular and Cellular Physiology (E.Y.S., J.A., S.A.V., K.Y.S., D.N.G., F.N.E.G.)
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- Department for General, Visceral, and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital Muenster, Germany (F.B., H.S.)
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- Departments of Molecular and Cellular Physiology (E.Y.S., J.A., S.A.V., K.Y.S., D.N.G., F.N.E.G.)
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- Pathology and Translational Pathobiology (Z.A.-Y., A.W.O.)
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- Department of Medicine, University North Carolina Chapel Hill (E.M.S., R.P.)
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- Departments of Molecular and Cellular Physiology (E.Y.S., J.A., S.A.V., K.Y.S., D.N.G., F.N.E.G.)
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- INLET (J.L.C., A.-M.D.).,Feist-Weiller Cancer Center (J.L.C., A.-M.D.), Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport
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- INLET (J.L.C., A.-M.D.).,Feist-Weiller Cancer Center (J.L.C., A.-M.D.), Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport
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- Heart Failure Pharmacology Laboratory, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (C.X.Q., R.H.R.)
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- Heart Failure Pharmacology Laboratory, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (C.X.Q., R.H.R.)
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- Neurosurgery (H.S., H.H.C.-Z.).,Department for General, Visceral, and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital Muenster, Germany (F.B., H.S.)
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- Division of Periodontics, College of Dental Medicine (M.R.R., Y.W.H.), Columbia University, New York
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- Division of Periodontics, College of Dental Medicine (M.R.R., Y.W.H.), Columbia University, New York.,Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (Y.W.H.), Columbia University, New York
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- Pathology and Translational Pathobiology (Z.A.-Y., A.W.O.).,Cellular Biology and Anatomy (A.W.O.)
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- William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, UK (M.P.)
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- Departments of Molecular and Cellular Physiology (E.Y.S., J.A., S.A.V., K.Y.S., D.N.G., F.N.E.G.)
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- Departments of Molecular and Cellular Physiology (E.Y.S., J.A., S.A.V., K.Y.S., D.N.G., F.N.E.G.).,Department of Life Sciences, Brunel University London, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UK (F.N.E.G.)
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Formyl peptide receptor 1 up-regulation and formyl peptide receptor 2/3 down-regulation of blood immune cells along with defective lipoxin A4/resolvin D1 production in obstructive sleep apnea patients. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0216607. [PMID: 31116781 PMCID: PMC6530856 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0216607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2018] [Accepted: 04/24/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aims to investigate the role of FPR 1/2/3 expressions in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). METHOD We made cross-sectional comparisons of FPR1/2/3 expressions of blood neutrophil, M1/M2a monocyte, and natural killer (NK) cell between 16 healthy subjects (HS), 16 primary snoring (PS) subjects, 46 treatment-naive OSA patients, and 18 severe OSA patients under long-term continuous positive airway pressure treatment (severe OSA on CPAP). RESULTS FPR1 expressions on neutrophil were increased in treatment-naive OSA and severe OSA on CPAP groups versus either HS or PS. FPR2 expressions on neutrophil were decreased in treatment-naive OSA versus HS, and returned to normal in severe OSA on CPAP group. FPR1/FPR2 expression ratio on neutrophil was increased in treatment-naive OSA versus either HS or PS. Serum lipoxin A4, resolvin D1 levels, and FPR3 expressions of M1, M2a and NK cells were all decreased in treatment-naive OSA versus HS. OSA patients with hypertension had decreased FPR2 expressions on neutrophil and FPR3 expressions of NK cell. FPR1 expression, FPR1/FPR2 expression ratio on neutrophil, and FPR3 expression of M1 cell were all reversed after > 6-month CPAP treatment in 9 selected patients. In vitro intermittent hypoxia with re-oxygenation treatment in THP-1 cells resulted in increased FPR1/FPR2 expression ratio of M1 cells, and increased FPR1/FPR3 expression ratio of M2a cells. CONCLUSIONS FPR1 over-expression and insufficiency of FPR2 and FPR3 in association with defective lipoxin A4 and resolving D1 production were associated with disease severity of OSA and its adverse consequences.
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Purvis GSD, Solito E, Thiemermann C. Annexin-A1: Therapeutic Potential in Microvascular Disease. Front Immunol 2019; 10:938. [PMID: 31114582 PMCID: PMC6502989 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2019.00938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2018] [Accepted: 04/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Annexin-A1 (ANXA1) was first discovered in the early 1980's as a protein, which mediates (some of the) anti-inflammatory effects of glucocorticoids. Subsequently, the role of ANXA1 in inflammation has been extensively studied. The biology of ANXA1 is complex and it has many different roles in both health and disease. Its effects as a potent endogenous anti-inflammatory mediator are well-described in both acute and chronic inflammation and its role in activating the pro-resolution phase receptor, FPR2, has been described and is now being exploited for therapeutic benefit. In the present mini review, we will endeavor to give an overview of ANXA1 biology in relation to inflammation and functions that mediate pro-resolution that are independent of glucocorticoid induction. We will focus on the role of ANXA1 in diseases with a large inflammatory component focusing on diabetes and microvascular disease. Finally, we will explore the possibility of exploiting ANXA1 as a novel therapeutic target in diabetes and the treatment of microvascular disease.
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- Gareth S D Purvis
- William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom.,Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom
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Naveed M, Zhou QG, Han F. Cerebrovascular inflammation: A critical trigger for neurovascular injury? Neurochem Int 2019; 126:165-177. [PMID: 30890409 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuint.2019.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2019] [Revised: 03/05/2019] [Accepted: 03/12/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The cerebrovascular system is not only inert bystandard that support the metabolic demands of the brain but also elicit the barrier functions against risk factors mediated neurovascular injury. The onsets of cerebrovascular inflammation are considered as stimuli that can provoke the host defense system and trigger the development of neurological disorders. Homeostasis of the brain function is regulated by the movement of endothelial, glial, and neuronal cells within the neurovascular unit (NVU), which acts as a "platform" for the coordinated action of anti- and pro-inflammatory mechanisms. The cerebrovascular system plays an integral role in the inflammatory response by either producing or expressing a variety of cytokines, adhesion molecules, metalloproteinases, and serine proteases. Excessive inflammatory cytokine production can further be affecting the blood-brain barrier (BBB) integrity and lead to brain tissue damage. In this review, we summarize the more recent evidence highlighting the importance of cerebrovascular injury in terms of risk prediction, and the mechanisms mediating the upregulation of inflammatory mediators in cerebrovascular dysfunction and neurodegeneration.
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- Muhammad Naveed
- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, Jiangsu Province, PR China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, Jiangsu Province, PR China; Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, Jiangsu Province, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, Jiangsu Province, PR China.
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Gimenes AD, Andrade BFD, Pinotti JVP, Oliani SM, Galvis-Alonso OY, Gil CD. Annexin A1-derived peptide Ac 2-26 in a pilocarpine-induced status epilepticus model: anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects. J Neuroinflammation 2019; 16:32. [PMID: 30755225 PMCID: PMC6371492 DOI: 10.1186/s12974-019-1414-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2018] [Accepted: 01/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background The inflammatory process has been described as a crucial mechanism in the pathophysiology of temporal lobe epilepsy. The anti-inflammatory protein annexin A1 (ANXA1) represents an interesting target in the regulation of neuroinflammation through the inhibition of leukocyte transmigration and the release of proinflammatory mediators. In this study, the role of the ANXA1-derived peptide Ac2-26 in an experimental model of status epilepticus (SE) was evaluated. Methods Male Wistar rats were divided into Naive, Sham, SE and SE+Ac2-26 groups, and SE was induced by intrahippocampal injection of pilocarpine. In Sham animals, saline was applied into the hippocampus, and Naive rats were only handled. Three doses of Ac2-26 (1 mg/kg) were administered intraperitoneally (i.p.) after 2, 8 and 14 h of SE induction. Finally, 24 h after the experiment-onset, rats were euthanized for analyses of neuronal lesion and inflammation. Results Pilocarpine induced generalised SE in all animals, causing neuronal damage, and systemic treatment with Ac2-26 decreased neuronal degeneration and albumin levels in the hippocampus. Also, both SE groups showed an intense influx of microglia, which was corroborated by high levels of ionised calcium binding adaptor molecule 1(Iba-1) and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) in the hippocampus. Ac2-26 reduced the astrocyte marker (glial fibrillary acidic protein; GFAP) levels, as well as interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and growth-regulated alpha protein (GRO/KC). These effects of the peptide were associated with the modulation of the levels of formyl peptide receptor 2, a G-protein-coupled receptor that binds to Ac2-26, and the phosphorylated extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) in the hippocampal neurons. Conclusions The data suggest a neuroprotective effect of Ac2-26 in the epileptogenic processes through downregulation of inflammatory mediators and neuronal loss.
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- Alexandre D Gimenes
- Department of Morphology and Genetics, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, SP, 04023-900, Brazil
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- Department of Molecular Biology, São José do Rio Preto School of Medicine (FAMERP), São José do Rio Preto, SP, 15090-000, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology and Genetics, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, SP, 04023-900, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology and Genetics, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, SP, 04023-900, Brazil.,From the Post-Graduation in Biosciences, Instituto de Biociências, Letras e Ciências Exatas, São Paulo State University (IBILCE/UNESP), São José do Rio Preto, SP, 15054-000, Brazil
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- Department of Molecular Biology, São José do Rio Preto School of Medicine (FAMERP), São José do Rio Preto, SP, 15090-000, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology and Genetics, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, SP, 04023-900, Brazil. .,From the Post-Graduation in Biosciences, Instituto de Biociências, Letras e Ciências Exatas, São Paulo State University (IBILCE/UNESP), São José do Rio Preto, SP, 15054-000, Brazil.
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Fan W, Li X, Zhang D, Li H, Shen H, Liu Y, Chen G. Detrimental Role of miRNA-144-3p in Intracerebral Hemorrhage Induced Secondary Brain Injury is Mediated by Formyl Peptide Receptor 2 Downregulation Both In Vivo and In Vitro. Cell Transplant 2018; 28:723-738. [PMID: 30511586 PMCID: PMC6686441 DOI: 10.1177/0963689718817219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Although microRNA-144-3p (miRNA-144-3p) has been shown to suppress tumor proliferation and invasion, its function in intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH)-induced secondary brain injury (SBI) remains unclear. Thus, this study was designed to investigate the role of miRNA-144-3p in ICH. To accomplish this, we used adult male Sprague-Dawley rats to establish an in vivo ICH model by injecting autologous blood, while cultured primary rat cortical neurons were exposed to oxyhemoglobin (OxyHb) to mimic ICH in vitro. To examine the role of miRNA-144-3p in ICH-induced SBI, we used an miRNA-144-3p mimic and inhibitor both in vivo and in vitro. Following ICH induction, we found miRNA-144-3p expression to increase. Additionally, we predicted the formyl peptide receptor 2 (FPR2) to be a potential miRNA-144-3p target, which we validated experimentally, with FPR2 expression downregulated when miRNA-144-3p was upregulated. Furthermore, elevated miRNA-144-3p levels aggravated brain edema and neurobehavioral disorders and induced neuronal apoptosis via the downregulation of FPR2 both in vivo and in vitro. We suspected that these beneficial effects provided by FPR2 were associated with the PI3K/AKT pathway. We validated this finding by overexpressing FPR2 while inhibiting PI3K/AKT in vitro and in vivo. In conclusion, miRNA-144-3p aggravated ICH-induced SBI by targeting and downregulating FPR2, thereby contributing to neurological dysfunction and neural apoptosis via PI3K/AKT pathway activation. These findings suggest that inhibiting miRNA-144-3p may offer an effective approach to attenuating brain damage incurred after ICH and a potential therapy to improve ICH-induced SBI.
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- Weijian Fan
- 1 Department of Neurosurgery, Brain and Nerve Research Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.,2 Department of Vascular Surgery, Suzhou Hospital Affiliated of Nanjing Traditional Chinese Medicine University, Suzhou, China
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- 1 Department of Neurosurgery, Brain and Nerve Research Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- 1 Department of Neurosurgery, Brain and Nerve Research Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- 1 Department of Neurosurgery, Brain and Nerve Research Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- 1 Department of Neurosurgery, Brain and Nerve Research Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- 1 Department of Neurosurgery, Brain and Nerve Research Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- 1 Department of Neurosurgery, Brain and Nerve Research Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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Pirault J, Bäck M. Lipoxin and Resolvin Receptors Transducing the Resolution of Inflammation in Cardiovascular Disease. Front Pharmacol 2018; 9:1273. [PMID: 30487747 PMCID: PMC6247824 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2018.01273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2018] [Accepted: 10/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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A non-resolving inflammation results in a chronic inflammatory response, characteristic of atherosclerosis, abdominal aortic aneurysms and several other cardiovascular diseases. Restoring the levels of specialized proresolving mediators to drive the chronic cardiovascular inflammation toward resolution is emerging as a novel therapeutic principle. The lipid mediators lipoxins and resolvins exert their proresolving actions through specific G-protein coupled receptors (GPCR). So far, four GPCR have been identified as the receptors for lipoxin A4 and the D- and E-series of resolvins, namely ALX/FPR2, DRV1/GPR32, DRV2/GPR18, and ERV1/ChemR23. At the same time, other pro-inflammatory ligands also activate some of these receptors. Recent studies of genetic targeting of these receptors in atherosclerotic mouse strains have revealed a major role for proresolving receptors in atherosclerosis. The present review addresses the complex pharmacology of these four proresolving GPCRs with focus on their therapeutic implications and opportunities for inducing the resolution of inflammation in cardiovascular disease.
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- John Pirault
- AGing Innovation & Research (AGIR) Program at INSERM U1116, Nancy University Hospital and The University of Lorraine, Nancy, France
- Center for Molecular Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- AGing Innovation & Research (AGIR) Program at INSERM U1116, Nancy University Hospital and The University of Lorraine, Nancy, France
- Center for Molecular Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Division of Valvular and Coronary Disease, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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Marmorato MP, Gimenes AD, Andrade FEC, Oliani SM, Gil CD. Involvement of the annexin A1-Fpr anti-inflammatory system in the ocular allergy. Eur J Pharmacol 2018; 842:298-305. [PMID: 30419240 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2018.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2018] [Revised: 11/01/2018] [Accepted: 11/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Annexin A1 (ANXA1)-formyl peptide receptor (Fpr) system is potent effective mediators in the control of the inflammatory response. In this study, we evaluate the potential involvement of the Fpr family in the protective effect of the mimetic peptide of ANXA1 (ANXA12-26) using an experimental allergic conjunctivitis (AC) model in mice. Ovalbumin (OVA)/Alum-immunized wild-type (WT) and ANXA1-null (ANXA1-/-) Balb/c mice (days 0 and 7) were challenged by eye drops containing OVA on days 14-16, and two groups received ANXA12-26 alone or with Fpr antagonist Boc2 intraperitoneally during challenged days. As expected, plasma IgE anti-OVA levels increased significantly in the OVA-immunized WT and ANXA1-/- mice, supporting the efficacy of AC model. AC increased Fpr1 and Fpr2 levels in the conjunctiva and the lack of endogenous ANXA1 exacerbated Fpr2 expression only. In contrast, administering ANXA12-26 in the WT mice diminished Fpr2 levels in the conjunctiva, and the effect was reverted by Boc2. Ultrastructural analysis showed the co-localization of Fpr2 and ANXA1 in the plasma membrane of mast cells (MCs), eosinophils and neutrophils, supporting this system as being operative in the AC. Boc2 abrogated the ANXA12-26 effect by increasing the MC degranulation and the eosinophil influx in the conjunctiva, and these findings were supported by peroxidase eosinophil, eotaxin and MC protease levels. Additionally, the ANXA12-26-Fpr system in the AC was associated with the activation of ERK and JNK. Collectively, the data provided in vivo supports the anti-allergic effects of the ANXA1-Fpr system and may serve as a therapeutic target in this ocular disorder.
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- Mariana Prado Marmorato
- UNIFESP - Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Departamento de Morfologia e Genética, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- UNIFESP - Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Departamento de Morfologia e Genética, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- UNIFESP - Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Departamento de Morfologia e Genética, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- UNESP - Universidade Estadual Paulista, Instituto de Biociências, Letras e Ciências Exatas (IBILCE), São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil
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- UNIFESP - Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Departamento de Morfologia e Genética, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Transcriptomic Signature of Right Ventricular Failure in Experimental Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Deep Sequencing Demonstrates Mitochondrial, Fibrotic, Inflammatory and Angiogenic Abnormalities. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:ijms19092730. [PMID: 30213070 PMCID: PMC6164263 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19092730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2018] [Revised: 09/01/2018] [Accepted: 09/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Right ventricular failure (RVF) remains the leading cause of death in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). We investigated the transcriptomic signature of RVF in hemodynamically well-phenotyped monocrotaline (MCT)-treated, male, Sprague-Dawley rats with severe PAH and decompensated RVF (increased right ventricular (RV) end diastolic volume (EDV), decreased cardiac output (CO), tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) and ventricular-arterial decoupling). RNA sequencing revealed 2547 differentially regulated transcripts in MCT-RVF RVs. Multiple enriched gene ontology (GO) terms converged on mitochondria/metabolism, fibrosis, inflammation, and angiogenesis. The mitochondrial transcriptomic pathway is the most affected in RVF, with 413 dysregulated genes. Downregulated genes included TFAM (−0.45-fold), suggesting impaired mitochondrial biogenesis, CYP2E1 (−3.8-fold), a monooxygenase which when downregulated increases oxidative stress, dehydrogenase/reductase 7C (DHRS7C) (−2.8-fold), consistent with excessive autonomic activation, and polypeptide N-acetyl-galactose-aminyl-transferase 13 (GALNT13), a known pulmonary hypertension (PH) biomarker (−2.7-fold). The most up-regulated gene encodes Periostin (POSTN; 4.5-fold), a matricellular protein relevant to fibrosis. Other dysregulated genes relevant to fibrosis include latent-transforming growth factor beta-binding protein 2 (LTBP2), thrombospondin4 (THBS4). We also identified one dysregulated gene relevant to all disordered transcriptomic pathways, ANNEXIN A1. This anti-inflammatory, phospholipid-binding mediator, is a putative target for therapy in RVF-PAH. Comparison of expression profiles in the MCT-RV with published microarray data from the RV of pulmonary artery-banded mice and humans with bone morphogenetic protein receptor type 2 (BMPR2)-mutations PAH reveals substantial conservation of gene dysregulation, which may facilitate clinical translation of preclinical therapeutic and biomarkers studies. Transcriptomics reveals the molecular fingerprint of RVF to be heavily characterized by mitochondrial dysfunction, fibrosis and inflammation.
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Tadei MB, Mayorquim MV, de Souza CB, de Souza Costa S, Possebon L, Souza HR, Iyomasa-Pilon MM, Geromel MR, Girol AP. Expression of the Annexin A1 and its correlation with matrix metalloproteinases and the receptor for formylated peptide-2 in diffuse astrocytic tumors. Ann Diagn Pathol 2018; 37:62-66. [PMID: 30286327 DOI: 10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2018.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2017] [Revised: 06/16/2018] [Accepted: 08/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Astrocytomas represent the majority of cerebral gliomas. Studies show that the anti-inflammatory protein Annexin-A1 (ANXA1) is associated with the tumor invasion process and that its actions can be mediated by the receptor for formylated peptides (FPR). Therefore, we evaluated the expression of ANXA1, the receptor FPR2 and matrix metalloproteinases 2 and 9 (MMP-2 and MMP-9) in brain astrocytomas. Detection of proteins was performed in sections of diffuse astrocytomas (grade II), anaplastic astrocytomas (grade III) and glioblastomas (GBM, grade IV) and quantifications were made by densitometry. Our analyses showed increased expression of ANXA1 in astrocytomas of all grades, but especially in GBM. The expression of FPR2 is similar to that found for ANXA1, being higher in GBM. Immunostaining for MMPs is also stronger as the degree of malignancy increases, especially with respect to MMP-9. The positive correlation between ANXA1/FPR2 and ANXA1/MMP-9 was observed in all tumors studied. The data indicate the possible action of ANXA1 and FPR2 on the development and progression of astrocytomas, related to increased expression of MMP-9. Thereby, ANXA1 and FPR2 are involved in the biology and malignancy of diffuse astrocytic tumors.
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- University Center Padre Albino (UNIFIPA), Catanduva, SP, Brazil; São Paulo State University, (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Humanities and Exact Sciences (Ibilce), São José do Rio Preto Campus, SP, Department of Biology, Laboratory of Immunomorphology, Brazil
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- University Center Padre Albino (UNIFIPA), Catanduva, SP, Brazil; São Paulo State University, (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Humanities and Exact Sciences (Ibilce), São José do Rio Preto Campus, SP, Department of Biology, Laboratory of Immunomorphology, Brazil.
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Conte MS, Desai TA, Wu B, Schaller M, Werlin E. Pro-resolving lipid mediators in vascular disease. J Clin Invest 2018; 128:3727-3735. [PMID: 30168805 PMCID: PMC6118638 DOI: 10.1172/jci97947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Unresolved inflammation is central to the pathophysiology of commonly occurring vascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, aneurysm, and deep vein thrombosis - conditions that are responsible for considerable morbidity and mortality. Surgical or catheter-based procedures performed on affected blood vessels induce acute-on-chronic inflammatory responses. The resolution of vascular inflammation is an important driver of vessel wall remodeling and functional recovery in these clinical settings. Specialized pro-resolving lipid mediators (SPMs) derived from omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids orchestrate key cellular processes driving resolution and a return to homeostasis. The identification of their potent effects in classic animal models of sterile inflammation triggered interest in their vascular properties. Recent studies have demonstrated that SPMs are locally synthesized in vascular tissues, have direct effects on vascular cells and their interactions with leukocytes, and play a protective role in the injury response. Early translational work has established the potential for SPMs as vascular therapeutics, and as candidate biomarkers in vascular disease. Further investigations are needed to understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms of resolution in the vasculature, to improve tools for clinical measurement, and to better define the potential for "resolution therapeutics" in vascular patients.
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- Michael S. Conte
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, and Cardiovascular Research Institute, UCSF, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences, UCSF, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, and Cardiovascular Research Institute, UCSF, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, and Cardiovascular Research Institute, UCSF, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, and Cardiovascular Research Institute, UCSF, San Francisco, California, USA
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Yin P, Wei Y, Wang X, Zhu M, Feng J. Roles of Specialized Pro-Resolving Lipid Mediators in Cerebral Ischemia Reperfusion Injury. Front Neurol 2018; 9:617. [PMID: 30131754 PMCID: PMC6090140 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2018.00617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2018] [Accepted: 07/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Ischemic stroke contributes to ~80% of all stroke cases. Recanalization with thrombolysis or endovascular thrombectomy are currently critical therapeutic strategies for rebuilding the blood supply following ischemic stroke. However, recanalization is often accompanied by cerebral ischemia reperfusion injury that is mediated by oxidative stress and inflammation. Resolution of inflammation belongs to the end stage of inflammation where inflammation is terminated and the repair of damaged tissue is started. Resolution of inflammation is mediated by a group of newly discovered lipid mediators called specialized pro-resolving lipid mediators (SPMs). Accumulating evidence suggests that SPMs decrease leukocyte infiltration, enhance efferocytosis, reduce local neuronal injury, and decrease both oxidative stress and the production of inflammatory cytokines in various in vitro and in vivo models of ischemic stroke. In this review, we summarize the mechanisms of reperfusion injury and the various roles of SPMs in stroke therapy.
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- Ping Yin
- Department of Neurology and Neuroscience Center, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.,First Department of Neurology and Neuroscience Center, Heilongjiang Provincial Hospital, Harbin, China
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- First Department of Neurology and Neuroscience Center, Heilongjiang Provincial Hospital, Harbin, China
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- Department of Neurology and Neuroscience Center, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Neurology and Neuroscience Center, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Neurology and Neuroscience Center, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Ansari J, Kaur G, Gavins FNE. Therapeutic Potential of Annexin A1 in Ischemia Reperfusion Injury. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:ijms19041211. [PMID: 29659553 PMCID: PMC5979321 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19041211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2018] [Revised: 04/03/2018] [Accepted: 04/04/2018] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be the leading cause of death in the world. Increased inflammation and an enhanced thrombotic milieu represent two major complications of CVD, which can culminate into an ischemic event. Treatment for these life-threatening complications remains reperfusion and restoration of blood flow. However, reperfusion strategies may result in ischemia-reperfusion injury (I/RI) secondary to various cardiovascular pathologies, including myocardial infarction and stroke, by furthering the inflammatory and thrombotic responses and delivering inflammatory mediators to the affected tissue. Annexin A1 (AnxA1) and its mimetic peptides are endogenous anti-inflammatory and pro-resolving mediators, known to have significant effects in resolving inflammation in a variety of disease models. Mounting evidence suggests that AnxA1, which interacts with the formyl peptide receptor (FPR) family, may have a significant role in mitigating I/RI associated complications. In this review article, we focus on how AnxA1 plays a protective role in the I/R based vascular pathologies.
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- Junaid Ansari
- Department of Molecular & Cellular Physiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA.
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- Department of Molecular & Cellular Physiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA.
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- Department of Molecular & Cellular Physiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA.
- Department of Neurology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA.
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Chen YC, Lin MC, Lee CH, Liu SF, Wang CC, Fang WF, Chao TY, Wu CC, Wei YF, Chang HC, Tsen CC, Chen HC. Defective formyl peptide receptor 2/3 and annexin A1 expressions associated with M2a polarization of blood immune cells in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. J Transl Med 2018; 16:69. [PMID: 29544524 PMCID: PMC5856198 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-018-1435-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2017] [Accepted: 03/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Controversy exists in previous studies on macrophage M1/M2 polarization in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We hypothesized that formyl peptide receptor (FPR), a marker of efferocytosis and mediator of M1/M2 polarization, may be involved in the development of COPD. Methods We examined FPR 1/2/3 expressions of blood M1/M2a monocyte, neutrophil, natural killer (NK) cell, NK T cell, T helper (Th) cell, and T cytotoxic (Tc) cell by flowcytometry method in 40 patients with cigarette smoking-related COPD and 16 healthy non-smokers. Serum levels of five FPR ligands were measured by ELISA method. Results The COPD patients had lower M2a percentage and higher percentages of NK, NK T, Th, and Tc cells than the healthy non-smokers. FPR2 expressions on Th/Tc cells, FPR3 expressions of M1, M2a, NK, NK T, Th, and Tc cells, and serum annexin A1 (an endogenous FPR2 ligand) levels were all decreased in the COPD patients as compared with that in the healthy non-smokers. FPR1 expression on neutrophil was increased in the COPD patient with a high MMRC dyspnea scale, while FPR2 expression on neutrophil and annexin A1 were both decreased in the COPD patients with a history of frequent moderate exacerbation (≥ 2 events in the past 1 year). In 10 COPD patients whose blood samples were collected again after 1-year treatment, M2a percentage, FPR3 expressions of M1/NK/Th cells, FPR2 expression on Th cell, and FPR1 expression on neutrophil were all reversed to normal, in parallel with partial improvement in small airway dysfunction. Conclusions Our findings provide evidence for defective FPR2/3 and annexin A1 expressions that, associated with decreased M2a polarization, might be involved in the development of cigarette smoking induced persistent airflow limitation in COPD.
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- Yung-Che Chen
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Medical Department, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. .,Medical Department, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan. .,Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, 123, Ta-Pei Rd, Niao-Sung District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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- Medical Department, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Department of Dermatology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Department of Respiratory Therapy, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Chia-yi, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Chia-yi, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Smith HK, Omura S, Vital SA, Becker F, Senchenkova EY, Kaur G, Tsunoda I, Peirce SM, Gavins FNE. Metallothionein I as a direct link between therapeutic hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells and cerebral protection in stroke. FASEB J 2017; 32:2381-2394. [PMID: 29269399 DOI: 10.1096/fj.201700746r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Stroke continues to be a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, yet effective treatments are lacking. Previous studies have indicated that stem-cell transplantation could be an effective treatment. However, little is known about the direct impact of transplanted cells on injured brain tissue. We wanted to help fill this knowledge gap and investigated effects of hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells (HSPCs) on the cerebral microcirculation after ischemia-reperfusion injury (I/RI). Treatment of HSPCs in I/RI for up to 2 wk after cerebral I/RI led to decreased mortality rate, decreased infarct volume, improved functional outcome, reduced microglial activation, and reduced cerebral leukocyte adhesion. Confocal microscopy and fluorescence-activated cell sorting analyses showed transplanted HSPCs emigrate preferentially into ischemic cortex brain parenchyma. We isolated migrated HSPCs from the brain; using RNA sequencing to investigate the transcriptome, we found metallothionein (MT, particularly MT-I) transcripts were dramatically up-regulated. Finally, to confirm the significance of MT, we exogenously administered MT-I after cerebral I/RI and found that it produced neuroprotection in a manner similar to HSPC treatment. These findings provide novel evidence that the mechanism through which HSPCs promote repair after stroke maybe via direct action of HSPC-derived MT-I and could therefore be exploited as a useful therapeutic strategy for stroke.-Smith, H. K., Omura, S., Vital, S. A., Becker, F., Senchenkova, E. Y., Kaur, G., Tsunoda, I., Peirce, S. M., Gavins, F. N. E. Metallothionein I as a direct link between therapeutic hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells and cerebral protection in stroke.
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- Helen K Smith
- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA.,Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City, New York, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA.,Department of Microbiology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osakasayama, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA.,Department for General and Visceral Surgery, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA.,Department of Microbiology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osakasayama, Osaka, Japan.,Department of Neurology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA.,Department of Neurology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
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Livne-Bar I, Wei J, Liu HH, Alqawlaq S, Won GJ, Tuccitto A, Gronert K, Flanagan JG, Sivak JM. Astrocyte-derived lipoxins A4 and B4 promote neuroprotection from acute and chronic injury. J Clin Invest 2017; 127:4403-4414. [PMID: 29106385 DOI: 10.1172/jci77398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2017] [Accepted: 09/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Astrocytes perform critical non-cell autonomous roles following CNS injury that involve either neurotoxic or neuroprotective effects. Yet the nature of potential prosurvival cues has remained unclear. In the current study, we utilized the close interaction between astrocytes and retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) in the eye to characterize a secreted neuroprotective signal present in retinal astrocyte conditioned medium (ACM). Rather than a conventional peptide neurotrophic factor, we identified a prominent lipid component of the neuroprotective signal through metabolomics screening. The lipoxins LXA4 and LXB4 are small lipid mediators that act locally to dampen inflammation, but they have not been linked directly to neuronal actions. Here, we determined that LXA4 and LXB4 are synthesized in the inner retina, but their levels are reduced following injury. Injection of either lipoxin was sufficient for neuroprotection following acute injury, while inhibition of key lipoxin pathway components exacerbated injury-induced damage. Although LXA4 signaling has been extensively investigated, LXB4, the less studied lipoxin, emerged to be more potent in protection. Moreover, LXB4 neuroprotection was different from that of established LXA4 signaling, and therapeutic LXB4 treatment was efficacious in a chronic model of the common neurodegenerative disease glaucoma. Together, these results identify a potential paracrine mechanism that coordinates neuronal homeostasis and inflammation in the CNS.
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- Izhar Livne-Bar
- Department of Vision Sciences, Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Vision Science Program, School of Optometry, University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, California, USA
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- Vision Science Program, School of Optometry, University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, California, USA
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- Department of Vision Sciences, Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Vision Sciences, Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Vision Sciences, Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Vision Science Program, School of Optometry, University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, California, USA
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- Vision Science Program, School of Optometry, University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, California, USA
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- Department of Vision Sciences, Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- David Gurwitz
- Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, 69978, Israel
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Wu B, Mottola G, Schaller M, Upchurch GR, Conte MS. Resolution of vascular injury: Specialized lipid mediators and their evolving therapeutic implications. Mol Aspects Med 2017; 58:72-82. [PMID: 28765077 DOI: 10.1016/j.mam.2017.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2017] [Revised: 07/05/2017] [Accepted: 07/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Acute vascular injury occurs in a number of important clinical contexts, including spontaneous disease-related events (e.g. plaque rupture, thrombosis) and therapeutic interventions such as angioplasty, stenting, or bypass surgery. Endothelial cell (EC) disruption exposes the underlying matrix, leading to a rapid deposition of platelets, coagulation proteins, and leukocytes. A thrombo-inflammatory response ensues characterized by leukocyte recruitment, vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) activation, and the elaboration of cytokines, reactive oxygen species and growth factors within the vessel wall. A resolution phase of vascular injury may be described in which leukocyte efflux, clearance of debris, and re-endothelialization occurs. VSMC migration and proliferation leads to the development of a thickened neointima that may lead to lumen compromise. Subsequent remodeling involves matrix protein deposition, and return of EC and VSMC to quiescence. Recent studies suggest that specialized pro-resolving lipid mediators (SPM) modulate key aspects of this response, and may constitute an endogenous homeostatic pathway in the vasculature. SPM exert direct effects on vascular cells that counteract inflammatory signals, reduce leukocyte adhesion, and inhibit VSMC migration and proliferation. These effects appear to be largely G-protein coupled receptor-dependent. Across a range of animal models of vascular injury, including balloon angioplasty, bypass grafting, and experimental aneurysm formation, SPM accelerate repair and reduce lesion formation. With bioactivity in the pM-nM range, a lack of discernible cytotoxicity, and a spectrum of vasculo-protective properties, SPM represent a novel class of vascular therapeutics. This review summarizes current research in this field, including a consideration of critical next steps and challenges in translation.
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- Bian Wu
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Cardiovascular Research Institute, University of California at San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Cardiovascular Research Institute, University of California at San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Cardiovascular Research Institute, University of California at San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, United States
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Cardiovascular Research Institute, University of California at San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States.
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Zhang H, Lu Y, Sun G, Teng F, Luo N, Jiang J, Wen A. The common promoter polymorphism rs11666254 downregulates FPR2/ALX expression and increases risk of sepsis in patients with severe trauma. CRITICAL CARE : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CRITICAL CARE FORUM 2017; 21:171. [PMID: 28679406 PMCID: PMC5499024 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-017-1757-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2016] [Accepted: 06/19/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background Formyl peptide receptor 2-lipoxin receptor (FPR2/ALX) modulates the anti-inflammatory response and therefore may be a target for treating sepsis. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between genetic variants of the FPR2/ALX gene and sepsis after severe trauma as well as to further analyze the functions of sepsis-related genetic polymorphisms. Methods Three tag single-nucleotide polymorphisms (tag SNPs) that captured all common alleles across the FPR2/ALX genomic region were genotyped using pyrosequencing in an initial sample consisting of 275 patients with severe trauma. The rs11666254 polymorphism, which had statistical significance, was genotyped in an additional 371 patients, and logistic regression analysis was performed to determine associations between the FPR2/ALX gene polymorphism and sepsis susceptibility after severe trauma. The messenger RNA (mRNA) and protein levels of FPR2/ALX in the lipopolysaccharide-stimulated white blood cells of trauma patients were determined by performing quantitative polymerase chain reactions and Western blot analysis. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α production was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The effects of the promoter polymorphism rs11666254 on the transcription activity of FPR2/ALX were analyzed using a luciferase reporter assay. Results Among the three tag SNPs, only the rs11666254 polymorphism was found to be significantly associated with sepsis in trauma patients, and this association persisted after a pooled analysis of all 646 trauma patients, which showed that patients who carried the A allele of rs11666254 had a significantly higher risk of developing sepsis than individuals who carried the G allele. This SNP was also significantly associated with lower FPR2/ALX mRNA and protein expression as well as higher TNF-α production from the peripheral blood leukocyte response to bacterial lipoprotein stimulation. In addition, the rs11666254 polymorphism could significantly decrease the promoter activity of the FPR2/ALX gene. Conclusions The rs11666254 polymorphism in the FPR2/ALX gene is a functional SNP that increases sepsis susceptibility in patients after traumatic injury. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s13054-017-1757-3) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Han Zhang
- Department of Blood Transfusion, Research Institute of Surgery, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University, No. 10 Changjiang Branch Road, Daping District, Chongqing, 400042, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, Research Institute of Surgery, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University, No. 10 Changjiang Branch Road, Daping District, Chongqing, 400042, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, Research Institute of Surgery, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University, No. 10 Changjiang Branch Road, Daping District, Chongqing, 400042, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, Research Institute of Surgery, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University, No. 10 Changjiang Branch Road, Daping District, Chongqing, 400042, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, Research Institute of Surgery, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University, No. 10 Changjiang Branch Road, Daping District, Chongqing, 400042, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, Research Institute of Surgery, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University, No. 10 Changjiang Branch Road, Daping District, Chongqing, 400042, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, Research Institute of Surgery, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University, No. 10 Changjiang Branch Road, Daping District, Chongqing, 400042, China.
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Grewal T, Wason SJ, Enrich C, Rentero C. Annexins - insights from knockout mice. Biol Chem 2017; 397:1031-53. [PMID: 27318360 DOI: 10.1515/hsz-2016-0168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2016] [Accepted: 06/14/2016] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Annexins are a highly conserved protein family that bind to phospholipids in a calcium (Ca2+) - dependent manner. Studies with purified annexins, as well as overexpression and knockdown approaches identified multiple functions predominantly linked to their dynamic and reversible membrane binding behavior. However, most annexins are found at multiple locations and interact with numerous proteins. Furthermore, similar membrane binding characteristics, overlapping localizations and shared interaction partners have complicated identification of their precise functions. To gain insight into annexin function in vivo, mouse models deficient of annexin A1 (AnxA1), A2, A4, A5, A6 and A7 have been generated. Interestingly, with the exception of one study, all mice strains lacking one or even two annexins are viable and develop normally. This suggested redundancy within annexins, but examining these knockout (KO) strains under stress conditions revealed striking phenotypes, identifying underlying mechanisms specific for individual annexins, often supporting Ca2+ homeostasis and membrane transport as central for annexin biology. Conversely, mice lacking AnxA1 or A2 show extracellular functions relevant in health and disease that appear independent of membrane trafficking or Ca2+ signaling. This review will summarize the mechanistic insights gained from studies utilizing mouse models lacking members of the annexin family.
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Gobbetti T, Cooray SN. Annexin A1 and resolution of inflammation: tissue repairing properties and signalling signature. Biol Chem 2017; 397:981-93. [PMID: 27447237 DOI: 10.1515/hsz-2016-0200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2016] [Accepted: 07/14/2016] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Inflammation is essential to protect the host from exogenous and endogenous dangers that ultimately lead to tissue injury. The consequent tissue repair is intimately associated with the fate of the inflammatory response. Restoration of tissue homeostasis is achieved through a balance between pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory/pro-resolving mediators. In chronic inflammatory diseases such balance is compromised, resulting in persistent inflammation and impaired healing. During the last two decades the glucocorticoid-regulated protein Annexin A1 (AnxA1) has emerged as a potent pro-resolving mediator acting on several facets of the innate immune system. Here, we review the therapeutic effects of AnxA1 on tissue healing and repairing together with the molecular targets responsible for these complex biological properties.
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Hughes EL, Becker F, Flower RJ, Buckingham JC, Gavins FNE. Mast cells mediate early neutrophil recruitment and exhibit anti-inflammatory properties via the formyl peptide receptor 2/lipoxin A 4 receptor. Br J Pharmacol 2017; 174:2393-2408. [PMID: 28471519 DOI: 10.1111/bph.13847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2016] [Revised: 04/19/2017] [Accepted: 04/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE In recent years, studies have focused on the resolution of inflammation, which can be achieved by endogenous anti-inflammatory agonists such as Annexin A1 (AnxA1). Here, we investigated the effects of mast cells (MCs) on early LPS-induced neutrophil recruitment and the involvement of the AnxA1-formyl peptide receptor 2/ALX (FPR2/ALX or lipoxin A4 receptor) pathway. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH Intravital microscopy (IVM) was used to visualize and quantify the effects of LPS (10 μg per mouse i.p.) on murine mesenteric cellular interactions. Furthermore, the role that MCs play in these inflammatory responses was determined in vivo and in vitro, and effects of AnxA1 mimetic peptide Ac2-26 were assessed. KEY RESULTS LPS increased both neutrophil endothelial cell interactions within the mesenteric microcirculation and MC activation (determined by IVM and ruthenium red dye uptake), which in turn lead to the early stages of neutrophil recruitment. MC recruitment of neutrophils could be blocked by preventing the pro-inflammatory activation (using cromolyn sodium) or enhancing an anti-inflammatory phenotype (using Ac2-26) in MCs. Furthermore, MCs induced neutrophil migration in vitro, and MC stabilization enhanced the release of AnxA1 from neutrophils. Pharmacological approaches (such as the administration of FPR pan-antagonist Boc2, or the FPR2/ALX antagonist WRW4) revealed neutrophil FPR2/ALX to be important in this process. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS Data presented here provide evidence for a role of MCs, which are ideally positioned in close proximity to the vasculature, to act as sentinel cells in neutrophil extravasation and resolution of inflammation via the AnxA1-FPR2/ALX pathway.
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- Ellen L Hughes
- Centre for Brain Sciences, Department of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, W12 0NN, UK
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- Department for General and Visceral Surgery, University Hospital Muenster, 48149, Muenster, Germany
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- Centre of Biochemical Pharmacology, Queen Mary University, London, EC1V 3AJ, UK
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- Centre for Brain Sciences, Department of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, W12 0NN, UK.,Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Centre Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, 71130, USA
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Ke Y, Zebda N, Oskolkova O, Afonyushkin T, Berdyshev E, Tian Y, Meng F, Sarich N, Bochkov VN, Wang JM, Birukova AA, Birukov KG. Anti-Inflammatory Effects of OxPAPC Involve Endothelial Cell-Mediated Generation of LXA4. Circ Res 2017; 121:244-257. [PMID: 28522438 DOI: 10.1161/circresaha.116.310308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2016] [Revised: 05/12/2017] [Accepted: 05/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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RATIONALE Oxidation of 1-palmitoyl-2-arachidonoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphorylcholine (OxPAPC) generates a group of bioactive oxidized phospholipid products with a broad range of biological activities. Barrier-enhancing and anti-inflammatory effects of OxPAPC on pulmonary endothelial cells are critical for prevention of acute lung injury caused by bacterial pathogens or excessive mechanical ventilation. Anti-inflammatory properties of OxPAPC are associated with its antagonistic effects on Toll-like receptors and suppression of RhoA GTPase signaling. OBJECTIVE Because OxPAPC exhibits long-lasting anti-inflammatory and lung-protective effects even after single administration in vivo, we tested the hypothesis that these effects may be mediated by additional mechanisms, such as OxPAPC-dependent production of anti-inflammatory and proresolving lipid mediator, lipoxin A4 (LXA4). METHODS AND RESULTS Mass spectrometry and ELISA assays detected significant accumulation of LXA4 in the lungs of OxPAPC-treated mice and in conditioned medium of OxPAPC-exposed pulmonary endothelial cells. Administration of LXA4 reproduced anti-inflammatory effect of OxPAPC against tumor necrosis factor-α in vitro and in the animal model of lipopolysaccharide-induced lung injury. The potent barrier-protective and anti-inflammatory effects of OxPAPC against tumor necrosis factor-α and lipopolysaccharide challenge were suppressed in human pulmonary endothelial cells with small interfering RNA-induced knockdown of LXA4 formyl peptide receptor-2 (FPR2/ALX) and in mFPR2-/- (mouse formyl peptide receptor 2) mice lacking the mouse homolog of human FPR2/ALX. CONCLUSIONS This is the first demonstration that inflammation- and injury-associated phospholipid oxidation triggers production of anti-inflammatory and proresolution molecules, such as LXA4. This lipid mediator switch represents a novel mechanism of OxPAPC-assisted recovery of inflamed lung endothelium.
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- Yunbo Ke
- From the Department of Medicine, Lung Injury Center, Section of Pulmonary and Critical Medicine, University of Chicago, IL (Y.K., N.Z., O.O., T.A., Y.T., F.M., N.S., A.A.B., K.G.B.); National Jewish Health, Denver, CO (E.B.); National Cancer Institute at Frederick, MD (J.M.W.); and Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Graz, Austria (V.N.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, Lung Injury Center, Section of Pulmonary and Critical Medicine, University of Chicago, IL (Y.K., N.Z., O.O., T.A., Y.T., F.M., N.S., A.A.B., K.G.B.); National Jewish Health, Denver, CO (E.B.); National Cancer Institute at Frederick, MD (J.M.W.); and Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Graz, Austria (V.N.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, Lung Injury Center, Section of Pulmonary and Critical Medicine, University of Chicago, IL (Y.K., N.Z., O.O., T.A., Y.T., F.M., N.S., A.A.B., K.G.B.); National Jewish Health, Denver, CO (E.B.); National Cancer Institute at Frederick, MD (J.M.W.); and Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Graz, Austria (V.N.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, Lung Injury Center, Section of Pulmonary and Critical Medicine, University of Chicago, IL (Y.K., N.Z., O.O., T.A., Y.T., F.M., N.S., A.A.B., K.G.B.); National Jewish Health, Denver, CO (E.B.); National Cancer Institute at Frederick, MD (J.M.W.); and Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Graz, Austria (V.N.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, Lung Injury Center, Section of Pulmonary and Critical Medicine, University of Chicago, IL (Y.K., N.Z., O.O., T.A., Y.T., F.M., N.S., A.A.B., K.G.B.); National Jewish Health, Denver, CO (E.B.); National Cancer Institute at Frederick, MD (J.M.W.); and Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Graz, Austria (V.N.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, Lung Injury Center, Section of Pulmonary and Critical Medicine, University of Chicago, IL (Y.K., N.Z., O.O., T.A., Y.T., F.M., N.S., A.A.B., K.G.B.); National Jewish Health, Denver, CO (E.B.); National Cancer Institute at Frederick, MD (J.M.W.); and Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Graz, Austria (V.N.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, Lung Injury Center, Section of Pulmonary and Critical Medicine, University of Chicago, IL (Y.K., N.Z., O.O., T.A., Y.T., F.M., N.S., A.A.B., K.G.B.); National Jewish Health, Denver, CO (E.B.); National Cancer Institute at Frederick, MD (J.M.W.); and Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Graz, Austria (V.N.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, Lung Injury Center, Section of Pulmonary and Critical Medicine, University of Chicago, IL (Y.K., N.Z., O.O., T.A., Y.T., F.M., N.S., A.A.B., K.G.B.); National Jewish Health, Denver, CO (E.B.); National Cancer Institute at Frederick, MD (J.M.W.); and Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Graz, Austria (V.N.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, Lung Injury Center, Section of Pulmonary and Critical Medicine, University of Chicago, IL (Y.K., N.Z., O.O., T.A., Y.T., F.M., N.S., A.A.B., K.G.B.); National Jewish Health, Denver, CO (E.B.); National Cancer Institute at Frederick, MD (J.M.W.); and Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Graz, Austria (V.N.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, Lung Injury Center, Section of Pulmonary and Critical Medicine, University of Chicago, IL (Y.K., N.Z., O.O., T.A., Y.T., F.M., N.S., A.A.B., K.G.B.); National Jewish Health, Denver, CO (E.B.); National Cancer Institute at Frederick, MD (J.M.W.); and Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Graz, Austria (V.N.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, Lung Injury Center, Section of Pulmonary and Critical Medicine, University of Chicago, IL (Y.K., N.Z., O.O., T.A., Y.T., F.M., N.S., A.A.B., K.G.B.); National Jewish Health, Denver, CO (E.B.); National Cancer Institute at Frederick, MD (J.M.W.); and Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Graz, Austria (V.N.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, Lung Injury Center, Section of Pulmonary and Critical Medicine, University of Chicago, IL (Y.K., N.Z., O.O., T.A., Y.T., F.M., N.S., A.A.B., K.G.B.); National Jewish Health, Denver, CO (E.B.); National Cancer Institute at Frederick, MD (J.M.W.); and Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Graz, Austria (V.N.B.).
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Petri MH, Laguna-Fernandez A, Arnardottir H, Wheelock CE, Perretti M, Hansson GK, Bäck M. Aspirin-triggered lipoxin A4 inhibits atherosclerosis progression in apolipoprotein E -/- mice. Br J Pharmacol 2017; 174:4043-4054. [PMID: 28071789 DOI: 10.1111/bph.13707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2016] [Revised: 12/18/2016] [Accepted: 12/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Atherosclerosis is characterized by a chronic non-resolving inflammation in the arterial wall. Aspirin-triggered lipoxin A4 (ATL) is a potent anti-inflammatory mediator, involved in the resolution of inflammation. However, the therapeutic potential of immune targeting by means of ATL in atherosclerosis has not previously been explored. The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of ATL and its receptor Fpr2 on atherosclerosis development and progression in apolipoprotein E deficient (ApoE-/- ) mice. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH ApoE-/- × Fpr2+/+ and ApoE-/- × Fpr2-/- mice were generated. Four-week-old mice fed a high-fat diet for 4 weeks and 16-week-old mice fed chow diet received osmotic pumps containing either vehicle or ATL for 4 weeks. Atherosclerotic lesion size and cellular composition were measured in the aortic root and thoracic aorta. Lipid levels and leukocyte counts were measured in blood and mRNA was isolated from abdominal aorta and spleen. KEY RESULTS ATL blocked atherosclerosis progression in the aortic root and thoracic aorta of ApoE-/- mice. In addition, ATL reduced macrophage infiltration and apoptotic cells in atherosclerotic lesions. The mRNA levels of several cytokines and chemokines in the spleen and aorta were reduced by ATL, whereas circulating leukocyte levels were unchanged. The ATL-induced athero-protection was absent in ApoE-/- mice lacking the Fpr2 receptor. CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS ATL blocked atherosclerosis progression by means of an Fpr2-mediated reduced local and systemic inflammation. These results suggest this anti-inflammatory and pro-resolving agent has therapeutic potential for the treatment of atherosclerosis. LINKED ARTICLES This article is part of a themed section on Targeting Inflammation to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk. To view the other articles in this section visit http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bph.v174.22/issuetoc and http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bcp.v82.4/issuetoc.
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Affiliation(s)
- Marcelo H Petri
- Experimental Cardiovascular Research Group, Cardiovascular Medicine Unit, Center for Molecular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Experimental Cardiovascular Research Group, Cardiovascular Medicine Unit, Center for Molecular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
| | - Hildur Arnardottir
- Experimental Cardiovascular Research Group, Cardiovascular Medicine Unit, Center for Molecular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics, Karlinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
| | - Göran K Hansson
- Experimental Cardiovascular Research Group, Cardiovascular Medicine Unit, Center for Molecular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
| | - Magnus Bäck
- Experimental Cardiovascular Research Group, Cardiovascular Medicine Unit, Center for Molecular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Cardiology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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