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Vu QV, Vu NT, Baba K, Sasaki S, Tamura R, Morimoto K, Hirano H, Osada H, Kataoka T. Porphyrin derivatives inhibit tumor necrosis factor α-induced gene expression and reduce the expression and increase the cross-linked forms of cellular components of the nuclear factor κB signaling pathway. Eur J Pharmacol 2024; 977:176747. [PMID: 38880218 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2024.176747] [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: 03/20/2024] [Revised: 06/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
Abstract
The transcription factor nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) is activated by proinflammatory cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and Toll-like receptor (TLR) ligands. Screening of NPDepo chemical libraries identified porphyrin derivatives as anti-inflammatory compounds that strongly inhibited the up-regulation of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) expression induced by TNF-α, interleukin-1α, the TLR3 ligand, and TLR4 ligand in human umbilical vein endothelial cells. In the present study, the mechanisms of action of porphyrin derivatives were further elucidated using human lung adenocarcinoma A549 cells. Porphyrin derivatives, i.e., dimethyl-2,7,12,18-tetramethyl-3,8-di(1-methoxyethyl)-21H,23H-porphine-13,17-dipropionate (1) and pheophorbide a (2), inhibited TNF-α-induced ICAM-1 expression and decreased the TNF-α-induced transcription of ICAM-1, vascular cell adhesion molecule-1, and E-selectin genes. 1 and 2 reduced the expression of the NF-κB subunit RelA protein for 1 h, which was not rescued by the inhibition of proteasome- and lysosome-dependent protein degradation. In addition, 1 and 2 decreased the expression of multiple components of the TNF receptor 1 complex, and this was accompanied by the appearance of their cross-linked forms. As common components of the NF-κB signaling pathway, 1 and 2 also cross-linked the α, β, and γ subunits of the inhibitor of NF-κB kinase complex and the NF-κB subunits RelA and p50. Cellular protein synthesis was prevented by 2, but not by 1. Therefore, the present results indicate that porphyrin derivative 1 reduced the expression and increased the cross-linked forms of cellular components required for the NF-κB signaling pathway without affecting global protein synthesis.
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- Quy Van Vu
- Department of Applied Biology, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Matsugasaki, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8585, Japan
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- Department of Applied Biology, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Matsugasaki, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8585, Japan
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- Department of Applied Biology, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Matsugasaki, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8585, Japan
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- Department of Applied Biology, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Matsugasaki, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8585, Japan
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- Department of Applied Biology, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Matsugasaki, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8585, Japan
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- Department of Applied Biology, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Matsugasaki, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8585, Japan
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- Chemical Resource Development Research Unit, RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, Wako, Saitama, 351-0198, Japan
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- Chemical Resource Development Research Unit, RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, Wako, Saitama, 351-0198, Japan; Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Shizuoka, Shizuoka, 422-8526, Japan
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- Department of Applied Biology, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Matsugasaki, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8585, Japan; Biomedical Research Center, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Matsugasaki, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8585, Japan.
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Wagner J, Park LM, Mukhopadhyay P, Matyas C, Trojnar E, Damadzic R, Jung J, Bell AS, Mavromatis LA, Hamandi AM, Rosoff DB, Vendruscolo LF, Koob GF, Pacher P, Lohoff FW. PCSK9 inhibition attenuates alcohol-associated neuronal oxidative stress and cellular injury. Brain Behav Immun 2024; 119:494-506. [PMID: 38657842 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbi.2024.04.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
Abstract
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a persistent condition linked to neuroinflammation, neuronal oxidative stress, and neurodegenerative processes. While the inhibition of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing liver inflammation associated with alcohol, its impact on the brain remains largely unexplored. This study aimed to assess the effects of alirocumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting PCSK9 to lower systemic low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), on central nervous system (CNS) pathology in a rat model of chronic alcohol exposure. Alirocumab (50 mg/kg) or vehicle was administered weekly for six weeks in 32 male rats subjected to a 35 % ethanol liquid diet or a control liquid diet (n = 8 per group). The study evaluated PCSK9 expression, LDL receptor (LDLR) expression, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammatory markers in brain tissues. Chronic ethanol exposure increased PCSK9 expression in the brain, while alirocumab treatment significantly upregulated neuronal LDLR and reduced oxidative stress in neurons and brain vasculature (3-NT, p22phox). Alirocumab also mitigated ethanol-induced microglia recruitment in the cortex and hippocampus (Iba1). Additionally, alirocumab decreased the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines (TNF, CCL2, CXCL3) in whole brain tissue and attenuated the upregulation of adhesion molecules in brain vasculature (ICAM1, VCAM1, eSelectin). This study presents novel evidence that alirocumab diminishes oxidative stress and modifies neuroimmune interactions in the brain elicited by chronic ethanol exposure. Further investigation is needed to elucidate the mechanisms by which PCSK9 signaling influences the brain in the context of chronic ethanol exposure.
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- Josephin Wagner
- Section on Clinical Genomics and Experimental Therapeutics, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States
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- Section on Clinical Genomics and Experimental Therapeutics, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States
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- Laboratory of Cardiovascular Physiology and Tissue Injury, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Rockville, MD, United States
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- Laboratory of Cardiovascular Physiology and Tissue Injury, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Rockville, MD, United States
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- Laboratory of Cardiovascular Physiology and Tissue Injury, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Rockville, MD, United States
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- Office of the Clinical Director, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States
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- Section on Clinical Genomics and Experimental Therapeutics, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States
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- Section on Clinical Genomics and Experimental Therapeutics, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States
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- Section on Clinical Genomics and Experimental Therapeutics, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States; Department of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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- Section on Clinical Genomics and Experimental Therapeutics, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States
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- Section on Clinical Genomics and Experimental Therapeutics, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States; NIH-Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program, Radcliffe Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, UK
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- Stress and Addiction Neuroscience Unit, National Institute on Drug Abuse and National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Neurobiology of Addiction Section, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Laboratory of Cardiovascular Physiology and Tissue Injury, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Rockville, MD, United States
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- Section on Clinical Genomics and Experimental Therapeutics, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States.
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Feng J, Liu L, Liu J, Wang J. Immunological alterations in the endothelial barrier: a new predictive and therapeutic paradigm for sepsis. Expert Rev Clin Immunol 2024:1-13. [PMID: 38850066 DOI: 10.1080/1744666x.2024.2366301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Despite the fact incidence and mortality vary widely among regions, sepsis remains a major cause of morbidity and cost worldwide. The importance of the endothelial barrier in sepsis and infectious diseases is increasingly recognized; however, the underlying pathophysiology of the endothelial barrier in sepsis remains poorly understood. AREAS COVERED Here we review the advances in basic and clinical research for relevant papers in PubMed database. We attempt to provide an updated overview of immunological alterations in endothelial dysfunction, discussing the central role of endothelial barrier involved in sepsis to provide new predictive and therapeutic paradigm for sepsis. EXPERT OPINION Given its physiological and immunological functions in infectious diseases, the endothelial barrier has been dramatically altered in sepsis, suggesting that endothelial dysfunction may play a critical role in the pathogenesis of sepsis. Although many reliable biomarkers have been investigated to monitor endothelial activation and injury in an attempt to find diagnostic and therapeutic tools, there are no specific therapies to treat sepsis due to its complex pathophysiology. Since sepsis is initiated by both hyperinflammation and immunoparalysis occurring simultaneously, a 'one-treatment-fits-all' strategy for sepsis-induced immune injury and immunoparalysis is bound to fail, and an individualized 'precision medicine' approach is required.
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- Jun Feng
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Tongji Hospital,Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Tongji Hospital,Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Tongji Hospital,Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Song Q, Song C, Chen X, Xiong Y, He Z, Su X, Zhou J, Ke H, Dong C, Liao W, Yang S. Oxalate regulates crystal-cell adhesion and macrophage metabolism via JPT2/PI3K/AKT signaling to promote the progression of kidney stones. J Pharm Anal 2024; 14:100956. [PMID: 39035219 PMCID: PMC11259813 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpha.2024.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
Abstract
Oxalate is an organic dicarboxylic acid that is a common component of plant foods. The kidneys are essential organs for oxalate excretion, but excessive oxalates may induce kidney stones. Jupiter microtubule associated homolog 2 (JPT2) is a critical molecule in Ca2+ mobilization, and its intrinsic mechanism in oxalate exposure and kidney stones remains unclear. This study aimed to reveal the mechanism of JPT2 in oxalate exposure and kidney stones. Genetic approaches were used to control JPT2 expression in cells and mice, and the JPT2 mechanism of action was analyzed using transcriptomics and untargeted metabolomics. The results showed that oxalate exposure triggered the upregulation of JPT2, which is involved in nicotinic acid adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NAADP)-mediated Ca2+ mobilization. Transcriptomic analysis revealed that cell adhesion and macrophage inflammatory polarization were inhibited by JPT2 knockdown, and these were dominated by phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/AKT signaling, respectively. Untargeted metabolomics indicated that JPT2 knockdown inhibited the production of succinic acid semialdehyde (SSA) in macrophages. Furthermore, JPT2 deficiency in mice inhibited kidney stones mineralization. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that oxalate exposure facilitates kidney stones by promoting crystal-cell adhesion, and modulating macrophage metabolism and inflammatory polarization via JPT2/PI3K/AKT signaling.
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- Qianlin Song
- Department of Urology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, China
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- Department of Urology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, China
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- Department of Urology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, China
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- Department of Urology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, China
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- Department of Urology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, China
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- Department of Urology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, China
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- Department of Urology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, China
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- Department of Urology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, China
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- Department of Urology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, China
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- Department of Urology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, China
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Zamanian MY, Alsaab HO, Golmohammadi M, Yumashev A, Jabba AM, Abid MK, Joshi A, Alawadi AH, Jafer NS, Kianifar F, Obakiro SB. NF-κB pathway as a molecular target for curcumin in diabetes mellitus treatment: Focusing on oxidative stress and inflammation. Cell Biochem Funct 2024; 42:e4030. [PMID: 38720663 DOI: 10.1002/cbf.4030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/03/2024]
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a collection of metabolic disorder that is characterized by chronic hyperglycemia. Recent studies have demonstrated the crucial involvement of oxidative stress (OS) and inflammatory reactions in the development of DM. Curcumin (CUR), a natural compound derived from turmeric, exerts beneficial effects on diabetes mellitus through its interaction with the nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) pathway. Research indicates that CUR targets inflammatory mediators in diabetes, including tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6), by modulating the NF-κB signaling pathway. By reducing the expression of these inflammatory factors, CUR demonstrates protective effects in DM by improving pancreatic β-cells function, normalizing inflammatory cytokines, reducing OS and enhancing insulin sensitivity. The findings reveal that CUR administration effectively lowered blood glucose elevation, reinstated diminished serum insulin levels, and enhanced body weight in Streptozotocin -induced diabetic rats. CUR exerts its beneficial effects in management of diabetic complications through regulation of signaling pathways, such as calcium-calmodulin (CaM)-dependent protein kinase II (CaMKII), peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR-γ), NF-κB, and transforming growth factor β1 (TGFB1). Moreover, CUR reversed the heightened expression of inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, Interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), IL-6) and chemokines like MCP-1 in diabetic specimens, vindicating its anti-inflammatory potency in counteracting hyperglycemia-induced alterations. CUR diminishes OS, avert structural kidney damage linked to diabetic nephropathy, and suppress NF-κB activity. Furthermore, CUR exhibited a protective effect against diabetic cardiomyopathy, lung injury, and diabetic gastroparesis. Conclusively, the study posits that CUR could potentially offer therapeutic benefits in relieving diabetic complications through its influence on the NF-κB pathway.
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- Mohammad Yasin Zamanian
- Department of Physiology, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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- Colleges of Pharmacy, National University of Science and Technology, Dhi Qar, Iraq
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- Department of Anesthesia, College of Health & Medical Technology, Al-Ayen University, Nasiriyah, Iraq
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- Department of Liberal Arts School of Liberal Arts, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, India
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- College of Technical Engineering, The Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq
- College of Technical Engineering, The Islamic University of Al Diwaniyah, Al Diwaniyah, Iraq
- College of Technical Engineering, The Islamic University of Babylon, Babylon, Iraq
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technologies, Al Rafidain University College, Bagdad, Iraq
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- School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Busitema University, Mbale, Uganda
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Qi L, Xing J, Yuan Y, Lei M. Noncoding RNAs in atherosclerosis: regulation and therapeutic potential. Mol Cell Biochem 2024; 479:1279-1295. [PMID: 37418054 PMCID: PMC11116212 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-023-04794-0] [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: 05/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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Atherosclerosis, a chronic disease of arteries, results in high mortality worldwide as the leading cause of cardiovascular disease. The development of clinically relevant atherosclerosis involves the dysfunction of endothelial cells and vascular smooth muscle cells. A large amount of evidence indicates that noncoding RNAs, such as microRNAs (miRNAs), long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), and circular RNAs (circRNAs), are involved in various physiological and pathological processes. Recently, noncoding RNAs were identified as key regulators in the development of atherosclerosis, including the dysfunction of endothelial cells, and vascular smooth muscle cells and it is pertinent to understand the potential function of noncoding RNAs in atherosclerosis development. In this review, the latest available research relates to the regulatory role of noncoding RNAs in the progression of atherosclerosis and the therapeutic potential for atherosclerosis is summarized. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the regulatory and interventional roles of ncRNAs in atherosclerosis and to inspire new insights for the prevention and treatment of this disease.
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MESH Headings
- Humans
- Atherosclerosis/genetics
- Atherosclerosis/metabolism
- Atherosclerosis/therapy
- Atherosclerosis/pathology
- Animals
- RNA, Long Noncoding/genetics
- RNA, Long Noncoding/metabolism
- RNA, Untranslated/genetics
- RNA, Untranslated/metabolism
- MicroRNAs/genetics
- MicroRNAs/metabolism
- RNA, Circular/genetics
- RNA, Circular/metabolism
- Endothelial Cells/metabolism
- Endothelial Cells/pathology
- Gene Expression Regulation
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/metabolism
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/pathology
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- Luyao Qi
- Critical Care Medicine, Seventh People's Hospital of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 200137, Shanghai, China
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- Peripheral Vascular Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 300150, Tianjin, China
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- First College of Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 250014, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Critical Care Medicine, Seventh People's Hospital of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 200137, Shanghai, China.
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Li S, Xu Z, Wang Y, Chen L, Wang X, Zhou Y, Lei D, Zang G, Wang G. Recent advances of mechanosensitive genes in vascular endothelial cells for the formation and treatment of atherosclerosis. Genes Dis 2024; 11:101046. [PMID: 38292174 PMCID: PMC10825297 DOI: 10.1016/j.gendis.2023.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and its complications are a high-incidence disease worldwide. Numerous studies have shown that blood flow shear has a huge impact on the function of vascular endothelial cells, and it plays an important role in gene regulation of pro-inflammatory, pro-thrombotic, pro-oxidative stress, and cell permeability. Many important endothelial cell mechanosensitive genes have been discovered, including KLK10, CCN gene family, NRP2, YAP, TAZ, HIF-1α, NF-κB, FOS, JUN, TFEB, KLF2/KLF4, NRF2, and ID1. Some of them have been intensively studied, whereas the relevant regulatory mechanism of other genes remains unclear. Focusing on these mechanosensitive genes will provide new strategies for therapeutic intervention in atherosclerotic vascular disease. Thus, this article reviews the mechanosensitive genes affecting vascular endothelial cells, including classical pathways and some newly screened genes, and summarizes the latest research progress on their roles in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis to reveal effective therapeutic targets of drugs and provide new insights for anti-atherosclerosis.
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- Shuyu Li
- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implants, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implants, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical Center of PLA, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implants, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implants, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implants, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implants, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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Qiao X, Yin J, Zheng Z, Li L, Feng X. Endothelial cell dynamics in sepsis-induced acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome: pathogenesis and therapeutic implications. Cell Commun Signal 2024; 22:241. [PMID: 38664775 PMCID: PMC11046830 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-024-01620-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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Sepsis, a prevalent critical condition in clinics, continues to be the leading cause of death from infections and a global healthcare issue. Among the organs susceptible to the harmful effects of sepsis, the lungs are notably the most frequently affected. Consequently, patients with sepsis are predisposed to developing acute lung injury (ALI), and in severe cases, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Nevertheless, the precise mechanisms associated with the onset of ALI/ARDS remain elusive. In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on the role of endothelial cells (ECs), a cell type integral to lung barrier function, and their interactions with various stromal cells in sepsis-induced ALI/ARDS. In this comprehensive review, we summarize the involvement of endothelial cells and their intricate interplay with immune cells and stromal cells, including pulmonary epithelial cells and fibroblasts, in the pathogenesis of sepsis-induced ALI/ARDS, with particular emphasis placed on discussing the several pivotal pathways implicated in this process. Furthermore, we discuss the potential therapeutic interventions for modulating the functions of endothelial cells, their interactions with immune cells and stromal cells, and relevant pathways associated with ALI/ARDS to present a potential therapeutic strategy for managing sepsis and sepsis-induced ALI/ARDS.
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- Xinyu Qiao
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Rheumatic Disease and Translational Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China
- School of Clinical and Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong First Medical University& Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Rheumatic Disease and Translational Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China
- School of Clinical and Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong First Medical University& Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Rheumatic Disease and Translational Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China
- School of Clinical and Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong First Medical University& Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Rheumatic Disease and Translational Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China
- School of Clinical and Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong First Medical University& Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Rheumatic Disease and Translational Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China.
- School of Clinical and Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong First Medical University& Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, Shandong, China.
- Key Laboratory of Endocrine Glucose & Lipids Metabolism and Brain Aging, Ministry of Education; Department of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China.
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Mangoni AA, Zinellu A. A systematic review and meta-analysis of circulating adhesion molecules in rheumatoid arthritis. Inflamm Res 2024; 73:305-327. [PMID: 38240792 PMCID: PMC10894129 DOI: 10.1007/s00011-023-01837-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The availability of robust biomarkers of endothelial activation might enhance the identification of subclinical atherosclerosis in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We investigated this issue by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis of cell adhesion molecules in RA patients. METHODS We searched electronic databases from inception to 31 July 2023 for case-control studies assessing the circulating concentrations of immunoglobulin-like adhesion molecules (vascular cell, VCAM-1, intercellular, ICAM-1, and platelet endothelial cell, PECAM-1, adhesion molecule-1) and selectins (E, L, and P selectin) in RA patients and healthy controls. Risk of bias and certainty of evidence were assessed using the JBI checklist and GRADE, respectively. RESULTS In 39 studies, compared to controls, RA patients had significantly higher concentrations of ICAM-1 (standard mean difference, SMD = 0.81, 95% CI 0.62-1.00, p < 0.001; I2 = 83.0%, p < 0.001), VCAM-1 (SMD = 1.17, 95% CI 0.73-1.61, p < 0.001; I2 = 95.8%, p < 0.001), PECAM-1 (SMD = 0.82, 95% CI 0.57-1.08, p < 0.001; I2 = 0.0%, p = 0.90), E-selectin (SMD = 0.64, 95% CI 0.42-0.86, p < 0.001; I2 = 75.0%, p < 0.001), and P-selectin (SMD = 1.06, 95% CI 0.50-1.60, p < 0.001; I2 = 84.8%, p < 0.001), but not L-selectin. In meta-regression and subgroup analysis, significant associations were observed between the effect size and use of glucocorticoids (ICAM-1), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (VCAM-1), study continent (VCAM-1, E-selectin, and P-selectin), and matrix assessed (P-selectin). CONCLUSIONS The results of our study support a significant role of cell adhesion molecules in mediating the interplay between RA and atherosclerosis. Further studies are warranted to determine whether the routine use of these biomarkers can facilitate the detection and management of early atherosclerosis in this patient group. PROSPERO Registration Number: CRD42023466662.
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- Arduino A Mangoni
- Discipline of Clinical Pharmacology, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia.
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Flinders Medical Centre, Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, Australia.
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University and Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, SA, 5042, Australia.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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Zhang Y, Liu SJ. Cordyceps as potential therapeutic agents for atherosclerosis. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 2024; 22:102-114. [PMID: 38494355 DOI: 10.1016/j.joim.2024.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Atherosclerosis is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Despite the challenges in managing atherosclerosis, researchers continue to investigate new treatments and complementary therapies. Cordyceps is a traditional Chinese medicine that has recently gained attention as a potential therapeutic agent for atherosclerosis. Numerous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of cordyceps in treating atherosclerosis through various pharmacological actions, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities, lowering cholesterol, inhibiting platelet aggregation, and modulating apoptosis or autophagy in vascular endothelial cells. Notably, the current misuse of the terms cordyceps and Ophiocordyceps sinensis has caused confusion among researchers, and complicated the current academic research on cordyceps. This review focuses on the chemical composition, pharmacological actions, and underlying mechanisms contributing to the anti-atherosclerotic effects of cordyceps and the mycelium of Ophiocordyceps spp. This review provides a resource for the research on the development of new drugs for atherosclerosis from cordyceps. Please cite this article as: Zhang Y, Liu SJ. Cordyceps as potential therapeutic agents for atherosclerosis. J Integr Med. 2024; 22(2): 102-114.
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- Yi Zhang
- School of Marxism, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, Sichuan Province, China
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- College of Medical Technology, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, Sichuan Province, China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Sichuan-Chongqing Co-construction for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases with Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, Sichuan Province, China.
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Lang X, Zhong C, Su L, Qin M, Xie Y, Shan D, Cui Y, Shi M, Li M, Quan H, Qiu L, Zhong G, Yu J. Edgeworthia gardneri (Wall.) Meisn. Ethanolic Extract Attenuates Endothelial Activation and Alleviates Cardiac Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury. Molecules 2024; 29:1068. [PMID: 38474581 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29051068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Endothelial pro-inflammatory activation is pivotal in cardiac ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury pathophysiology. The dried flower bud of Edgeworthia gardneri (Wall.) Meisn. (EG) is a commonly utilized traditional Tibetan medicine. However, its role in regulating endothelium activation and cardiac I/R injury has not been investigated. Herein, we showed that the administration of EG ethanolic extract exhibited a potent therapeutic efficacy in ameliorating cardiac endothelial inflammation (p < 0.05) and thereby protecting against myocardial I/R injury in rats (p < 0.001). In line with the in vivo findings, the EG extract suppressed endothelial pro-inflammatory activation in vitro by downregulating the expression of pro-inflammatory mediators (p < 0.05) and diminishing monocytes' firm adhesion to endothelial cells (ECs) (p < 0.01). Mechanistically, we showed that EG extract inhibited the nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB), c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), extracellular regulated protein kinase (ERK), and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathways to attenuate EC-mediated inflammation (p < 0.05). Collectively, for the first time, this study demonstrated the therapeutic potential of EG ethanolic extract in alleviating I/R-induced inflammation and the resulting cardiac injury through its inhibitory role in regulating endothelium activation.
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- Xiaoya Lang
- Center for Translational Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Center for Translational Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Center for Metabolic Disease Research, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Center for Translational Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Center for Translational Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Center for Translational Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Center for Metabolic Disease Research, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Center for Translational Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Center for Metabolic Disease Research, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Center for Translational Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources and Ethnic Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Center for Translational Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Center for Translational Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources and Ethnic Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Center for Metabolic Disease Research, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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He J, Jing D, Zhao S, Duan M. BAP31 Promotes Adhesion Between Endothelial Cells and Macrophages Through the NF-κB Signaling Pathway in Sepsis. J Inflamm Res 2024; 17:1267-1279. [PMID: 38434584 PMCID: PMC10906674 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s448091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Purpose To investigate the role of B cell receptor associated protein 31 (BAP31) in the pathogenesis of sepsis. Methods Cecal ligation and puncture (CLP)-induced C57BL/6J mice, and LPS-challenged endothelial cells (HUVECs) were established to mimic a sepsis animal model and a sepsis cell model, respectively. Cre/LoxP and shRNA methods were used for BAP31 knockdown in vivo and in vitro respectively. Neutrophils/macrophages-endothelial cocultures were used to evaluate neutrophils or macrophages infiltration and adhesion to endothelial cells. Cox proportional hazards model was used to evaluate the survival time of mice. Western blotting (WB) and Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) were used to detect toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling pathway, transforming growth factor β activated kinase 1 (TAK1) signaling pathway and phosphoinositide-3 kinases-protein kinase B (PI3K/AKT) signaling pathway. Results Deletion of BAP31 reduced CLP-induced mortality of mice, histological damage with less interstitial edema, and neutrophils and macrophages infiltration. IHC and IF showed that BAP31 knockdown significantly decreases the expressions of ICAM1 and VCAM1 both in vivo and in vitro. Coculture showed that LPS-induced neutrophils or macrophages adhesion to endothelial cells was significantly weakened in BAP31 knockdown cells. In addition, BAP31 knockdown of endothelial cells decreased the expression of CD80 and CD86 on the surface of macrophages as well as interleukin 1β (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) during sepsis. Mechanistically, LPS-induced the activation of TLR4, MyD88 and TRAF6, and the phosphorylation of TAK1, PI3K, AKT, IκBα and IKKα/β, resulting in activation of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) p65 in endothelial cells. However, BAP31 knockdown significantly reversed the expressions of associated proteins. Conclusion BAP31 up-regulated the expressions of ICAM1 and VCAM1 in endothelial cells leading to sepsis-associated organ injury. This may be involved in activation of TLR signaling pathway, TAK1 pathway, and PI3K-AKT signaling pathway.
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- Jiawei He
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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Mustafa K, Han Y, He D, Wang Y, Niu N, Jose PA, Jiang Y, Kopp JB, Lee H, Qu P. Poly-(ADP-ribose) polymerases inhibition by olaparib attenuates activities of the NLRP3 inflammasome and of NF-κB in THP-1 monocytes. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0295837. [PMID: 38335214 PMCID: PMC10857571 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0295837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Poly-(ADP-ribose) polymerases (PARPs) are a protein family that make ADP-ribose modifications on target genes and proteins. PARP family members contribute to the pathogenesis of chronic inflammatory diseases, including atherosclerosis, in which monocytes/macrophages play important roles. PARP inhibition is protective against atherosclerosis. However, the mechanisms by which PARP inhibition exerts this beneficial effect are not well understood. Here we show that in THP-1 monocytes, inhibition of PARP by olaparib attenuated oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL)-induced protein expressions of nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain, leucine-rich repeat and pyrin domain-containing-3 (NLRP3) inflammasome components: NLRP3, apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a caspase activation and recruitment domain (ASC), and caspase-1. Consistent with this effect, olaparib decreased oxLDL-enhanced interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-18 protein expression. Olaparib also decreased the oxLDL-mediated increase in mitochondrial reactive oxygen species. Similar to the effects of the NLRP3 inhibitor, MCC950, olaparib attenuated oxLDL-induced adhesion of monocytes to cultured human umbilical vein endothelial cells and reduced foam cell formation. Furthermore, olaparib attenuated the oxLDL-mediated activation of nuclear factor (NF)-κB through the oxLDL-mediated increase in IκBα phosphorylation and assembly of NF-κB subunits, demonstrated by co-immunoprecipitation of IκBα with RelA/p50 and RelB/p52 subunits. Moreover, PARP inhibition decreased oxLDL-mediated protein expression of a NF-κB target gene, VCAM1, encoding vascular cell adhesion molecule-1. This finding indicates an important role for NF-κB activity in PARP-mediated activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome. Thus, PARP inhibition by olaparib attenuates NF-κB and NLRP3 inflammasome activities, lessening monocyte cell adhesion and macrophage foam cell formation. These inhibitory effects of olaparib on NLRP3 activity potentially protect against atherosclerosis.
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- Khamis Mustafa
- Institute of Heart and Vessel Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Jinqiu Hospital of Liaoning Province, Shenyang, China
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- Institute of Heart and Vessel Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Institute of Heart and Vessel Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Medicine, The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America
- Department of Physiology/Pharmacology, The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Kidney Disease Section, Kidney Diseases Branch, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America
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- Institute of Heart and Vessel Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
- Department of Medicine, The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America
- Kidney Disease Section, Kidney Diseases Branch, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America
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- Institute of Heart and Vessel Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
- Faculty of Medicine, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China
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Zinellu A, Mangoni AA. The pathophysiological role of circulating adhesion molecules in schizophrenia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Schizophr Res 2024; 264:157-169. [PMID: 38150848 DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2023.12.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Increasing evidence suggests an association between schizophrenia and atherosclerosis. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of cell adhesion molecules, critically involved in early atherosclerosis, in schizophrenia. METHODS We searched electronic databases from inception to 11 November 2023 for case-control studies assessing vascular cell, VCAM-1, intercellular, ICAM-1, platelet endothelial cell, PECAM-1, neural cell, NCAM, and Down syndrome cell, DSCAM, adhesion molecules, selectins (E-, L-, and P-selectin), integrins, and cadherins in patients with schizophrenia and healthy controls. Risk of bias and certainty of evidence were assessed using the JBI checklist and GRADE, respectively. RESULTS In 19 eligible studies, there were non-significant between-group differences in the concentrations of cell adhesion molecules, barring higher P-selectin in patients with schizophrenia (standard mean difference, SMD = 2.05, 95 % CI 0.72 to 3.38, p = 0.003; I2 = 97.2 %, p<0.001; very low certainty of evidence). Limited or no information was available regarding PECAM-1, DSCAM, ESAM, integrins, and cadherins. In meta-regression and subgroup analysis, there were significant associations between the SMD of ICAM-1 and matrix used (plasma or serum) and pharmacological treatment of schizophrenia, and between the SMD of VCAM-1 and pharmacological treatment, but not with other study and patient characteristics. CONCLUSIONS The results of our systematic review and meta-analysis do not support a significant role of immunoglobulin-like adhesion molecules, selectins, integrins, or cadherins in mediating the associations between schizophrenia, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. Further studies are warranted to investigate these associations in patients with different cardiovascular risk and the effects of antipsychotic treatments on cell adhesion molecules and surrogate markers of atherosclerosis (PROSPERO registration number: CRD42023463916).
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- Angelo Zinellu
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Discipline of Clinical Pharmacology, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia; Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Flinders Medical Centre, Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, Australia.
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Yang M, Li T, Guo S, Song K, Gong C, Huang N, Pang D, Xiao H. CVD phenotyping in oncologic disorders: cardio-miRNAs as a potential target to improve individual outcomes in revers cardio-oncology. J Transl Med 2024; 22:50. [PMID: 38216965 PMCID: PMC10787510 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-023-04680-9] [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: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2024] Open
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With the increase of aging population and prevalence of obesity, the incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer has also presented an increasing tendency. These two different diseases, which share some common risk factors. Relevant studies in the field of reversing Cardio-Oncology have shown that the phenotype of CVD has a significant adverse effect on tumor prognosis, which is mainly manifested by a positive correlation between CVD and malignant progression of concomitant tumors. This distal crosstalk and the link between different diseases makes us aware of the importance of diagnosis, prediction, management and personalized treatment of systemic diseases. The circulatory system bridges the interaction between CVD and cancer, which suggests that we need to fully consider the systemic and holistic characteristics of these two diseases in the process of clinical treatment. The circulating exosome-miRNAs has been intrinsically associated with CVD -related regulation, which has become one of the focuses on clinical and basic research (as biomarker). The changes in the expression profiles of cardiovascular disease-associated miRNAs (Cardio-miRNAs) may adversely affect concomitant tumors. In this article, we sorted and screened CVD and tumor-related miRNA data based on literature, then summarized their commonalities and characteristics (several important pathways), and further discussed the conclusions of Cardio-Oncology related experimental studies. We take a holistic approach to considering CVD as a risk factor for tumor malignancy, which provides an in-depth analysis of the various regulatory mechanisms or pathways involved in the dual attribute miRNAs (Cardio-/Onco-miRNAs). These mechanisms will be key to revealing the systemic effects of CVD on tumors and highlight the holistic nature of different diseases. Therefore, the Cardio-miRNAs should be given great attention from researchers in the field of CVD and tumors, which might become new targets for tumor treatment. Meanwhile, based on the principles of precision medicine (such as the predictive preventive personalized medicine, 3PM) and reverse Cardio-oncology to better improve individual outcomes, we should consider developing personalized medicine and systemic therapy for cancer from the perspective of protecting cardiovascular function.
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- Ming Yang
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- The Lab of Aging Research, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Health Management & Institute of Health Management, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- The Lab of Aging Research, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- The Lab of Aging Research, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurology, Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Disorders, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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- The Lab of Aging Research, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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Wang Q, Liu Z, Zeng X, Zheng Y, Lan L, Wang X, Lai Z, Hou X, Gao L, Liang L, Tang S, Zhang Z, Leng J, Fan X. Integrated analysis of miRNA-mRNA expression of newly emerging swine H3N2 influenza virus cross-species infection with tree shrews. Virol J 2024; 21:4. [PMID: 38178220 PMCID: PMC10768296 DOI: 10.1186/s12985-023-02260-3] [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: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Cross-species transmission of zoonotic IAVs to humans is potentially widespread and lethal, posing a great threat to human health, and their cross-species transmission mechanism has attracted much attention. miRNAs have been shown to be involved in the regulation of IAVs infection and immunity, however, few studies have focused on the molecular mechanisms underlying miRNAs and mRNAs expression after IAVs cross-species infection. METHODS We used tree shrews, a close relative of primates, as a model and used RNA-Seq and bioinformatics tools to analyze the expression profiles of DEMs and DEGs in the nasal turbinate tissue at different time points after the newly emerged swine influenza A virus SW2783 cross-species infection with tree shrews, and miRNA-mRNA interaction maps were constructed and verified by RT-qPCR, miRNA transfection and luciferase reporter assay. RESULTS 14 DEMs were screened based on functional analysis and interaction map, miR-760-3p, miR-449b-2, miR-30e-3p, and miR-429 were involved in the signal transduction process of replication and proliferation after infection, miR-324-3p, miR-1301-1, miR-103-1, miR-134-5p, miR-29a, miR-31, miR-16b, miR-34a, and miR-125b participate in negative feedback regulation of genes related to the immune function of the body to activate the antiviral immune response, and miR-106b-3p may be related to the cross-species infection potential of SW2783, and the expression level of these miRNAs varies in different days after infection. CONCLUSIONS The miRNA regulatory networks were constructed and 14 DEMs were identified, some of them can affect the replication and proliferation of viruses by regulating signal transduction, while others can play an antiviral role by regulating the immune response. It indicates that abnormal expression of miRNAs plays a crucial role in the regulation of cross-species IAVs infection, which lays a solid foundation for further exploration of the molecular regulatory mechanism of miRNAs in IAVs cross-species infection and anti-influenza virus targets.
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- Qihui Wang
- Department of Immunology, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
- Key Laboratory of Basic Research on Regional Diseases (Guangxi Medical University), Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, 530021, China.
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- Department of Immunology, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Department of Immunology, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
- Key Laboratory of Basic Research on Regional Diseases (Guangxi Medical University), Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Department of Immunology, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Department of Immunology, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Department of Immunology, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Department of Microbiology, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Department of Immunology, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Department of Microbiology, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine for Treating High-Incidence Infectious Diseases with Integrative Medicine, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530200, China
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- Department of Immunology, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
- Key Laboratory of Basic Research on Regional Diseases (Guangxi Medical University), Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Department of Microbiology, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
- Key Laboratory of Basic Research on Regional Diseases (Guangxi Medical University), Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Department of Immunology, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine for Treating High-Incidence Infectious Diseases with Integrative Medicine, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530200, China.
- Key Laboratory of Characteristic Experimental Animal Models of Guangxi, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530200, China.
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- Department of Microbiology, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
- Key Laboratory of Basic Research on Regional Diseases (Guangxi Medical University), Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, 530021, China.
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Luo J, Fang H, Wang D, Hu J, Zhang W, Jiang R. Molecular Mechanism of SOX18 in Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Injury of Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells. Crit Rev Immunol 2024; 44:1-12. [PMID: 38421701 DOI: 10.1615/critrevimmunol.2023050792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Endothelial dysfunction is associated with the progression of sepsis. This study sought to probe the molecular route of sex-determining region on the Y chromosome-box transcription factor 18 (SOX18) in sepsis-associated endothelial injury. Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were treated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to establish the sepsis cell model. Cell viability, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release, oxidative stress (reactive oxygen species/malondialdehyde/superoxide dismutase), and inflammation (interleukin-1β/tumor necrosis factor-α/interleukin-6) were evaluated by cell counting kit-8 assay and relevant assay kits. The expression levels of SOX18, microRNA (miR)-204-5p, and cadherin-2 (CDH2) in cells were determined by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction and Western blot assay. The interaction of SOX18, miR-204-5p, and CDH2 was analyzed by chromatin immunoprecipitation and dual-luciferase assay. LPS induced HUVECs injury and downregulation of SOX18. SOX18 overexpression increased cell viability, while decreased LDH activity, oxidative stress, and inflammation. SOX18 bound to the miR-204-5p promoter to promote miR-204-5p expression, and further repressed CDH2 expression. miR-204-5p knockdown and CDH2 overexpression abrogated the protective role of SOX18 in HUVECs injury. Overall, SOX18 alleviated LPS-induced injury of HUVECs by promoting miR-204-5p and repressing CDH2, suggesting it as a potential target for sepsis treatment.
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- Jian Luo
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Quzhou People's Hospital, Quzhou, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Quzhou People's Hospital, Quzhou, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Quzhou People's Hospital, Quzhou, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Quzhou People's Hospital, Quzhou, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Quzhou People's Hospital, Quzhou, China
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- the First Clinical Medical College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
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Muthusamy S. Quantifying Adhesion of Inflammatory Cells to the Endothelium In Vitro. Methods Mol Biol 2024; 2711:225-233. [PMID: 37776461 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-3429-5_18] [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] [Indexed: 10/02/2023]
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We present a simple and quantitative assay system that accurately models human endothelium by use of primary human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) in cell culture plates coated with gelatin, a matrix that mimics basal lamina, the matrix that is tightly associated with the vascular endothelium and is critical for its proper function. We describe using this system to quantitatively measure adhesion of the inflammatory cells - monocytic THP-1 cell line to the HUVEC monolayer. The THP-1 cells are fluorescently labeled which allows to quantify the number of the fluorescent THP-1 cells adhering to the endothelium under a microscope and the level of florescence - a quantitative measure of the number of adhering fluorescent THP-1 cells using a fluorescent plate reader. After optimization, we were able to detect increased adhesion of the THP-1 cells to the endothelium in response to the inflammatory cytokine TNFα in a dose-dependent manner like what has been observed in vivo.
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Silva AKA, Souza CRDM, Silva HMD, Jales JT, Gomez LADS, da Silveira EJD, Rocha HAO, Souto JT. Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Fucan from Spatoglossum schröederi in a Murine Model of Generalized Inflammation Induced by Zymosan. Mar Drugs 2023; 21:557. [PMID: 37999381 PMCID: PMC10672204 DOI: 10.3390/md21110557] [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: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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Fucans from marine algae have been the object of many studies that demonstrated a broad spectrum of biological activities, including anti-inflammatory effects. The aim of this study was to verify the protective effects of a fucan extracted from the brown algae Spatoglossum schröederi in animals submitted to a generalized inflammation model induced by zymosan (ZIGI). BALB/c mice were first submitted to zymosan-induced peritonitis to evaluate the treatment dose capable of inhibiting the induced cellular migration in a simple model of inflammation. Mice were treated by the intravenous route with three doses (20, 10, and 5 mg/kg) of our fucan and, 1 h later, were inoculated with an intraperitoneal dose of zymosan (40 mg/kg). Peritoneal exudate was collected 24 h later for the evaluation of leukocyte migration. Doses of the fucan of Spatoglossum schröederi at 20 and 10 mg/kg reduced peritoneal cellular migration and were selected to perform ZIGI experiments. In the ZIGI model, treatment was administered 1 h before and 6 h after the zymosan inoculation (500 mg/kg). Treatments and challenges were administered via intravenous and intraperitoneal routes, respectively. Systemic toxicity was assessed 6 h after inoculation, based on three clinical signs (bristly hair, prostration, and diarrhea). The peritoneal exudate was collected to assess cellular migration and IL-6 levels, while blood samples were collected to determine IL-6, ALT, and AST levels. Liver tissue was collected for histopathological analysis. In another experimental series, weight loss was evaluated for 15 days after zymosan inoculation and fucan treatment. The fucan treatment did not present any effect on ZIGI systemic toxicity; however, a fucan dose of 20 mg/kg was capable of reducing the weight loss in treated mice. The treatment with both doses also reduced the cellular migration and reduced IL-6 levels in peritoneal exudate and serum in doses of 20 and 10 mg/kg, respectively. They also presented a protective effect in the liver, with a reduction in hepatic transaminase levels in both doses of treatment and attenuated histological damage in the liver at a dose of 10 mg/kg. Fucan from S. schröederi presented a promising pharmacological activity upon the murine model of ZIGI, with potential anti-inflammatory and hepatic protective effects, and should be the target of profound and elucidative studies.
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- Ana Katarina Andrade Silva
- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Avenida Salgado Filho, BR 101, Campus Universitario, Lagoa Nova, Natal 59078-900, Brazil; (A.K.A.S.); (C.R.d.M.S.); (H.M.D.S.); (J.T.J.); (L.A.d.S.G.); (H.A.O.R.)
- Onofre Lopes University Hospital, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, EBSERH, Natal 59078-900, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Avenida Salgado Filho, BR 101, Campus Universitario, Lagoa Nova, Natal 59078-900, Brazil; (A.K.A.S.); (C.R.d.M.S.); (H.M.D.S.); (J.T.J.); (L.A.d.S.G.); (H.A.O.R.)
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Post-Graduation Program, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Avenida Salgado Filho, BR 101, Campus Universitario, Lagoa Nova, Natal 59078-900, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Avenida Salgado Filho, BR 101, Campus Universitario, Lagoa Nova, Natal 59078-900, Brazil; (A.K.A.S.); (C.R.d.M.S.); (H.M.D.S.); (J.T.J.); (L.A.d.S.G.); (H.A.O.R.)
- Onofre Lopes University Hospital, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, EBSERH, Natal 59078-900, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Avenida Salgado Filho, BR 101, Campus Universitario, Lagoa Nova, Natal 59078-900, Brazil; (A.K.A.S.); (C.R.d.M.S.); (H.M.D.S.); (J.T.J.); (L.A.d.S.G.); (H.A.O.R.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Avenida Salgado Filho, BR 101, Campus Universitario, Lagoa Nova, Natal 59078-900, Brazil; (A.K.A.S.); (C.R.d.M.S.); (H.M.D.S.); (J.T.J.); (L.A.d.S.G.); (H.A.O.R.)
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- Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Avenida Salgado Filho, 1787, Lagoa Nova, Natal 59056-000, Brazil;
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Avenida Salgado Filho, BR 101, Campus Universitario, Lagoa Nova, Natal 59078-900, Brazil; (A.K.A.S.); (C.R.d.M.S.); (H.M.D.S.); (J.T.J.); (L.A.d.S.G.); (H.A.O.R.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Avenida Salgado Filho, BR 101, Campus Universitario, Lagoa Nova, Natal 59078-900, Brazil; (A.K.A.S.); (C.R.d.M.S.); (H.M.D.S.); (J.T.J.); (L.A.d.S.G.); (H.A.O.R.)
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Muslimov A, Tereshchenko V, Shevyrev D, Rogova A, Lepik K, Reshetnikov V, Ivanov R. The Dual Role of the Innate Immune System in the Effectiveness of mRNA Therapeutics. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14820. [PMID: 37834268 PMCID: PMC10573212 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241914820] [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: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Advances in molecular biology have revolutionized the use of messenger RNA (mRNA) as a therapeutic. The concept of nucleic acid therapy with mRNA originated in 1990 when Wolff et al. reported successful expression of proteins in target organs by direct injection of either plasmid DNA or mRNA. It took decades to bring the transfection efficiency of mRNA closer to that of DNA. The next few decades were dedicated to turning in vitro-transcribed (IVT) mRNA from a promising delivery tool for gene therapy into a full-blown therapeutic modality, which changed the biotech market rapidly. Hundreds of clinical trials are currently underway using mRNA for prophylaxis and therapy of infectious diseases and cancers, in regenerative medicine, and genome editing. The potential of IVT mRNA to induce an innate immune response favors its use for vaccination and immunotherapy. Nonetheless, in non-immunotherapy applications, the intrinsic immunostimulatory activity of mRNA directly hinders the desired therapeutic effect since it can seriously impair the target protein expression. Targeting the same innate immune factors can increase the effectiveness of mRNA therapeutics for some indications and decrease it for others, and vice versa. The review aims to present the innate immunity-related 'barriers' or 'springboards' that may affect the development of immunotherapies and non-immunotherapy applications of mRNA medicines.
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- Albert Muslimov
- Scientific Center for Translational Medicine, Sirius University of Science and Technology, Olympic Ave 1, 354340 Sirius, Russia; (V.T.); (D.S.); (V.R.); (R.I.)
- Laboratory of Nano- and Microencapsulation of Biologically Active Substances, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Polytechnicheskaya 29, 195251 St. Petersburg, Russia;
- RM Gorbacheva Research Institute, Pavlov University, L’va Tolstogo 6-8, 197022 St. Petersburg, Russia;
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- Scientific Center for Translational Medicine, Sirius University of Science and Technology, Olympic Ave 1, 354340 Sirius, Russia; (V.T.); (D.S.); (V.R.); (R.I.)
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- Scientific Center for Translational Medicine, Sirius University of Science and Technology, Olympic Ave 1, 354340 Sirius, Russia; (V.T.); (D.S.); (V.R.); (R.I.)
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- Laboratory of Nano- and Microencapsulation of Biologically Active Substances, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Polytechnicheskaya 29, 195251 St. Petersburg, Russia;
- Saint-Petersburg Chemical-Pharmaceutical University, Professora Popova 14, 197376 St. Petersburg, Russia
- School of Physics and Engineering, ITMO University, Lomonosova 9, 191002 St. Petersburg, Russia
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- RM Gorbacheva Research Institute, Pavlov University, L’va Tolstogo 6-8, 197022 St. Petersburg, Russia;
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- Scientific Center for Translational Medicine, Sirius University of Science and Technology, Olympic Ave 1, 354340 Sirius, Russia; (V.T.); (D.S.); (V.R.); (R.I.)
- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Prospekt Akad. Lavrentyeva 10, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Scientific Center for Translational Medicine, Sirius University of Science and Technology, Olympic Ave 1, 354340 Sirius, Russia; (V.T.); (D.S.); (V.R.); (R.I.)
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Hu HJ, Xiao XR, Li T, Liu DM, Geng X, Han M, Cui W. Integrin beta 3-overexpressing mesenchymal stromal cells display enhanced homing and can reduce atherosclerotic plaque. World J Stem Cells 2023; 15:931-946. [PMID: 37900938 PMCID: PMC10600744 DOI: 10.4252/wjsc.v15.i9.931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Umbilical cord (UC) mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) transplantation is a potential therapeutic intervention for atherosclerotic vascular disease. Integrin beta 3 (ITGB3) promotes cell migration in several cell types. However, whether ITGB-modified MSCs can migrate to plaque sites in vivo and play an anti-atherosclerotic role remains unclear. AIM To investigate whether ITGB3-overexpressing MSCs (MSCsITGB3) would exhibit improved homing efficacy in atherosclerosis. METHODS UC MSCs were isolated and expanded. Lentiviral vectors encoding ITGB3 or green fluorescent protein (GFP) as control were transfected into MSCs. Sixty male apolipoprotein E-/- mice were acquired from Beijing Vital River Lab Animal Technology Co., Ltd and fed with a high-fat diet (HFD) for 12 wk to induce the formation of atherosclerotic lesions. These HFD-fed mice were randomly separated into three clusters. GFP-labeled MSCs (MSCsGFP) or MSCsITGB3 were transplanted into the mice intravenously via the tail vein. Immunofluorescence staining, Oil red O staining, histological analyses, western blotting, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction were used for the analyses. RESULTS ITGB3 modified MSCs successfully differentiated into the "osteocyte" and "adipocyte" phenotypes and were characterized by positive expression (> 91.3%) of CD29, CD73, and CD105 and negative expression (< 1.35%) of CD34 and Human Leukocyte Antigen-DR. In a transwell assay, MSCsITGB3 showed significantly faster migration than MSCsGFP. ITGB3 overexpression had no effects on MSC viability, differentiation, and secretion. Immunofluorescence staining revealed that ITGB3 overexpression substantially enhanced the homing of MSCs to plaque sites. Oil red O staining and histological analyses further confirmed the therapeutic effects of MSCsITGB3, significantly reducing the plaque area. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction revealed that MSCITGB3 transplantation considerably decreased the inflammatory response in pathological tissues by improving the dynamic equilibrium of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines. CONCLUSION These results showed that ITGB3 overexpression enhanced the MSC homing ability, providing a potential approach for MSC delivery to plaque sites, thereby optimizing their therapeutic effects.
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- Hai-Juan Hu
- First Division, Department of Cardiology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University and Institute of Cardiocerebrovascular Disease of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang 050000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Shijiazhuang People's Hospital, Shijiazhuang 050030, Hebei Province, China
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- First Division, Department of Cardiology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University and Institute of Cardiocerebrovascular Disease of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang 050000, Hebei Province, China
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- First Division, Department of Cardiology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University and Institute of Cardiocerebrovascular Disease of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang 050000, Hebei Province, China
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- First Division, Department of Cardiology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University and Institute of Cardiocerebrovascular Disease of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang 050000, Hebei Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Biotechnology of Hebei Province, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Basic Medicine, Cardiovascular Medical Science Center, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050017, Hebei Province, China
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- First Division, Department of Cardiology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University and Institute of Cardiocerebrovascular Disease of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang 050000, Hebei Province, China.
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Ru L, Pan B, Zheng J. Signalling pathways in the osteogenic differentiation of periodontal ligament stem cells. Open Life Sci 2023; 18:20220706. [PMID: 37724115 PMCID: PMC10505339 DOI: 10.1515/biol-2022-0706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023] Open
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Periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs) have multidirectional differentiation potential and self-renewal abilities and are important seed cells for the regenerative repair of periodontal tissues. In recent years, many studies have identified multiple signalling pathways involved in regulating the osteogenic differentiation of PDLSCs in an inflammatory environment. In this article, we review the osteogenic differentiation of PDLSCs in an inflammatory environment in terms of signalling pathways and provide new ideas for the regenerative treatment of periodontal tissues.
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- Liuyu Ru
- School of Stomatology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221000, China
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- School of Medical Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221000, China
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- School of Stomatology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221000, China
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221000, China
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Kondo R, Iwakiri Y, Kage M, Yano H. Endotheliopathy of liver sinusoidal endothelial cells in liver disease. Pathol Int 2023; 73:381-393. [PMID: 37589433 DOI: 10.1111/pin.13361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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Liver is the largest solid organ in the abdominal cavity, with sinusoid occupying about half of its volume. Under liver disease, hemodynamics in the liver tissue dynamically change, resulting in injury to liver sinusoidal endothelial cells (LSECs). We discuss the injury of LSECs in liver diseases in this article. Generally, in noninflamed tissues, vascular endothelial cells maintain quiescence of circulating leukocytes, and unnecessary blood clotting is inhibited by multiple antithrombotic factors produced by the endothelial cells. In the setting of inflammation, injured endothelial cells lose these functions, defined as inflammatory endotheliopathy. In chronic hepatitis C, inflammatory endotheliopathy in LSECs contributes to platelet accumulation in the liver tissue, and the improvement of thrombocytopenia by splenectomy is attenuated in cases with severe hepatic inflammation. In COVID-19, LSEC endotheliopathy induced by interleukin (IL)-6 trans-signaling promotes neutrophil accumulation and platelet microthrombosis in the liver sinusoids, resulting in liver injury. IL-6 trans-signaling promotes the expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1, chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand (CXCL1), and CXCL2, which are the neutrophil chemotactic mediators, and P-selectin, E-selectin, and von Willebrand factor, which are involved in platelet adhesion to endothelial cells, in LSECs. Restoring LSECs function is important for ameliorating liver injury. Prevention of endotheliopathy is a potential therapeutic strategy in liver disease.
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- Reiichiro Kondo
- Department of Pathology, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Section of Digestive Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Medical Engineering, Junshin Gakuen University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan
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Zhao Y, Li S, Tang S, Wang Y, Yao X, Xie J, Zhao J. Effects of chloride, sulfate, and bicarbonate stress on mortality rate, gill tissue morphology, and gene expression in mandarin fish (Siniperca chuatsi). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:99440-99453. [PMID: 37612552 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29411-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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The mandarin fish Siniperca chuatsi is a freshwater fish that is endemic to East Asia. To study the different damages and molecular mechanisms caused by different salt (NaCl, Na2SO4, and NaHCO3) on Siniperca chuatsi, the fish were subjected to NaCl, Na2SO4, and NaHCO3 stresses with different concentration for 96 h for mortality assessment, moreover, the fish were exposed to these salt stresses with equal sodium ion concentration (Na+ = 210 mmol/L), then gill morphological changes were observed and gene expression was analyzed by high-throughput transcriptome sequencing and real-time quantitative PCR (qRT-PCR). The results showed that mandarin fish tolerated NaCl and Na2SO4 better than NaHCO3. NaHCO3 stress caused more damage to gill than NaCl and Na2SO4 stress. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analyses indicated that differentially expressed genes were enriched in damage and apoptosis upon NaHCO3 stress, whereas they were enriched in energy and immune-related pathways upon NaCl and Na2SO4 stress. Hub genes were different under all three stresses. MAPK pathway genes showed a trend in up-regulated expression under all salt stresses, but the expression patterns varied with time during salt exposure and freshwater recovery stage. Taken together, this study demonstrated the variation in the effects of NaCl, Na2SO4, and NaHCO3 stress on mandarin fish. The MAPK signaling pathway is important for regulating the response to salt stress.
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- Yan Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
- National Demonstration Centre for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
- Shanghai Collaborative Innovation for Aquatic Animal Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
- National Demonstration Centre for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
- Shanghai Collaborative Innovation for Aquatic Animal Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
- National Demonstration Centre for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
- Shanghai Collaborative Innovation for Aquatic Animal Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
- National Demonstration Centre for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
- Shanghai Collaborative Innovation for Aquatic Animal Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
- National Demonstration Centre for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
- Shanghai Collaborative Innovation for Aquatic Animal Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
- National Demonstration Centre for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
- Shanghai Collaborative Innovation for Aquatic Animal Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China.
- National Demonstration Centre for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China.
- Shanghai Collaborative Innovation for Aquatic Animal Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China.
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Poledniczek M, Neumayer C, Kopp CW, Schlager O, Gremmel T, Jozkowicz A, Gschwandtner ME, Koppensteiner R, Wadowski PP. Micro- and Macrovascular Effects of Inflammation in Peripheral Artery Disease-Pathophysiology and Translational Therapeutic Approaches. Biomedicines 2023; 11:2284. [PMID: 37626780 PMCID: PMC10452462 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11082284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Inflammation has a critical role in the development and progression of atherosclerosis. On the molecular level, inflammatory pathways negatively impact endothelial barrier properties and thus, tissue homeostasis. Conformational changes and destruction of the glycocalyx further promote pro-inflammatory pathways also contributing to pro-coagulability and a prothrombotic state. In addition, changes in the extracellular matrix composition lead to (peri-)vascular remodelling and alterations of the vessel wall, e.g., aneurysm formation. Moreover, progressive fibrosis leads to reduced tissue perfusion due to loss of functional capillaries. The present review aims at discussing the molecular and clinical effects of inflammatory processes on the micro- and macrovasculature with a focus on peripheral artery disease.
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- Michael Poledniczek
- Division of Angiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (M.P.); (C.W.K.); (O.S.); (M.E.G.); (R.K.)
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria;
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- Division of Angiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (M.P.); (C.W.K.); (O.S.); (M.E.G.); (R.K.)
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- Division of Angiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (M.P.); (C.W.K.); (O.S.); (M.E.G.); (R.K.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Cardiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Landesklinikum Mistelbach-Gänserndorf, 2130 Mistelbach, Austria;
- Institute of Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy and Interventional Cardiology, Karl Landsteiner Society, 3100 St. Pölten, Austria
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Biophysics, Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, 31-007 Krakow, Poland;
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- Division of Angiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (M.P.); (C.W.K.); (O.S.); (M.E.G.); (R.K.)
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- Division of Angiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (M.P.); (C.W.K.); (O.S.); (M.E.G.); (R.K.)
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- Division of Angiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (M.P.); (C.W.K.); (O.S.); (M.E.G.); (R.K.)
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Zhan Y, Zha D, Lin H, Mao X, Yang L, Huang H, He Z, Zhou S, Xu F, Qian Y, Liu Y. Protective Role of Vitamin K3 on SARS-CoV-2 Structural Protein-Induced Inflammation and Cell Death. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1101. [PMID: 37631016 PMCID: PMC10457795 DOI: 10.3390/ph16081101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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The structure proteins of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), such as nucleocapsid protein (N protein) and envelop protein (E protein), are considered to be the critical pro-inflammatory factors in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Vitamin K3 has been reported to exert an anti-inflammatory effect. In this study, we investigated the protective effects of vitamin K3 on SARS-CoV-2 N protein induced-endothelial activation and SARS-CoV-2 E protein induced-cell death in THP-1 cells. The results showed that vitamin K3 reduced N protein-induced monocyte adhesion, suppressed the expression of adhesion molecules, and decreased the mRNA levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines in HLMECs. We confirmed that the effects of vitamin K3 on endothelial activation may be related to the inhibition of the NF-κB signal pathway. In addition, vitamin K3 reversed E protein-induced pyroptosis, inhibited NLRP3/GSDMD signal pathway and reduced the mRNA expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines in THP-1 cells. Our results also showed the protective effects of vitamin K3 on the SARS-CoV-2 structural protein-induced THP-1 cells pyroptosis and endothelial activation via NF-κB signaling pathway. These findings suggested that vitamin K3 potently suppressed the inflammatory response to prevent endothelial activation and monocyte pyroptosis induced by SARS-CoV-2 proteins. This may provide a new strategy for the treatment of COVID-19.
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- Yixiong Zhan
- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China; (Y.Z.); (F.X.)
- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies, Institute of Translational Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China; (D.Z.); (H.L.); (X.M.); (L.Y.); (H.H.); (S.Z.)
- Chongqing Research Institute, Nanchang University, Chongqing 402660, China
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- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies, Institute of Translational Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China; (D.Z.); (H.L.); (X.M.); (L.Y.); (H.H.); (S.Z.)
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- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies, Institute of Translational Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China; (D.Z.); (H.L.); (X.M.); (L.Y.); (H.H.); (S.Z.)
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- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies, Institute of Translational Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China; (D.Z.); (H.L.); (X.M.); (L.Y.); (H.H.); (S.Z.)
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- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies, Institute of Translational Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China; (D.Z.); (H.L.); (X.M.); (L.Y.); (H.H.); (S.Z.)
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- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies, Institute of Translational Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China; (D.Z.); (H.L.); (X.M.); (L.Y.); (H.H.); (S.Z.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pingxiang Maternity and Child Care Hospital, Pingxiang 337055, China;
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- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies, Institute of Translational Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China; (D.Z.); (H.L.); (X.M.); (L.Y.); (H.H.); (S.Z.)
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- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China; (Y.Z.); (F.X.)
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- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies, Institute of Translational Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China; (D.Z.); (H.L.); (X.M.); (L.Y.); (H.H.); (S.Z.)
- Chongqing Research Institute, Nanchang University, Chongqing 402660, China
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- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China; (Y.Z.); (F.X.)
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Singh V, Kaur R, Kumari P, Pasricha C, Singh R. ICAM-1 and VCAM-1: Gatekeepers in various inflammatory and cardiovascular disorders. Clin Chim Acta 2023; 548:117487. [PMID: 37442359 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2023.117487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Leukocyte migration from the vascular compartment is critical fornormal lymphocyte recirculation in specific tissues and immune response in inflammatory locations. Leukocyte recruitment, migration to inflammatory areas, and targeting in the extravascular space are caused by cellular stimulation and local expression of adhesion molecules. Intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1) and Vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 (VCAM-1) belong to the immunoglobulin superfamily of cell adhesion molecules (CAM) with a crucial role in mediating the strong adherence of leukocytes to endothelial cells in numerous acute as well as chronic diseases. ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 mediate inflammation and promote leukocyte migration during inflammation. ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 have a large role in regulating homeostasis and in pathologic states such as cancer, atherosclerosis, atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, stroke, asthma, obesity, kidney diseases, and much more. In inflammatory conditions and infectious disorders, leukocytes move and cling to the endothelium via multiple intracellular adhesive interactions. It is suggested that combining membrane-bound and soluble ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 into a single unit functional system will further our understanding of their immunoregulatory role as well as their pathophysiological effects on disease. This review focuses on the pathophysiological roles of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 in various inflammatory and other diseases as well as their emerging cardiovascular role during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Varinder Singh
- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India.
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Bruserud Ø, Reikvam H. Casein Kinase 2 (CK2): A Possible Therapeutic Target in Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:3711. [PMID: 37509370 PMCID: PMC10378128 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15143711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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The protein kinase CK2 (also known as casein kinase 2) is one of the main contributors to the human phosphoproteome. It is regarded as a possible therapeutic strategy in several malignant diseases, including acute myeloid leukemia (AML), which is an aggressive bone marrow malignancy. CK2 is an important regulator of intracellular signaling in AML cells, especially PI3K-Akt, Jak-Stat, NFκB, Wnt, and DNA repair signaling. High CK2 levels in AML cells at the first time of diagnosis are associated with decreased survival (i.e., increased risk of chemoresistant leukemia relapse) for patients receiving intensive and potentially curative antileukemic therapy. However, it is not known whether these high CK2 levels can be used as an independent prognostic biomarker because this has not been investigated in multivariate analyses. Several CK2 inhibitors have been developed, but CX-4945/silmitasertib is best characterized. This drug has antiproliferative and proapoptotic effects in primary human AML cells. The preliminary results from studies of silmitasertib in the treatment of other malignancies suggest that gastrointestinal and bone marrow toxicities are relatively common. However, clinical AML studies are not available. Taken together, the available experimental and clinical evidence suggests that the possible use of CK2 inhibition in the treatment of AML should be further investigated.
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- Øystein Bruserud
- Institute for Clinical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, 5021 Bergen, Norway
- Section for Hematology, Department of Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital, 5021 Bergen, Norway
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- Institute for Clinical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, 5021 Bergen, Norway
- Section for Hematology, Department of Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital, 5021 Bergen, Norway
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Liang L, Liu S, Wu Q, Chen R, Jiang S, Yang Z. m6A-mediated upregulation of miRNA-193a aggravates cardiomyocyte apoptosis and inflammatory response in sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy via the METTL3/ miRNA-193a/BCL2L2 pathway. Exp Cell Res 2023:113712. [PMID: 37414203 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2023.113712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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The impact of N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification on pri-miRNA in sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy (SICM), and its underlying regulatory mechanism, have not been fully elucidated. We successfully constructed a SICM mice model through cecal ligation and puncture (CLP). In vitro, a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced HL-1 cells model was also established. The results showed that sepsis frequently resulted in excessive inflammatory response concomitant with impaired myocardial function in mice exposed to CLP, as indicated by decreases in ejection fraction (EF), fraction shortening (FS), and left ventricular end diastolic diameters (LVDd). miR-193a was enriched in CLP mice heart and in LPS-treated HL-1 cells, while overexpression of miR-193a significantly increased the expression levels of cytokines. Sepsis-induced enrichment of miR-193a significantly inhibited cardiomyocytes proliferation and enhanced apoptosis, while this was reversed by miR-193a knockdown. Furthermore, under our experimental conditions, enrichment of miR-193a in SICM could be considered excessively maturated on pri-miR-193a by enhanced m6A modification. This modification was catalyzed by sepsis-induced overexpression of methyltransferase-like 3 (METTL3). Moreover, mature miRNA-193a bound to a predictive sequence within 3'UTRs of a downstream target, BCL2L2, which was further validated by the observation that the BCL2L2-3'UTR mutant failed to decrease luciferase activity when co-transfected with miRNA-193a. The interaction between miRNA-193a and BCL2L2 resulted in BCL2L2 downregulation, subsequently activating the caspase-3 apoptotic pathway. In conclusion, sepsis-induced miR-193a enrichment via m6A modification plays an essential regulatory role in cardiomyocyte apoptosis and inflammatory response in SICM. The detrimental axis of METTL3/m6A/miR-193a/BCL2L2 is implicated in the development of SICM.
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- Lian Liang
- Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- The Eighth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Foshan, China
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- Guangzhou Eighth People's Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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Yang X, Zhang J, Xiong M, Yang Y, Yang P, Li N, Shi F, Zhu Y, Guo K, Jin Y. NF-κB pathway affects silica nanoparticle-induced fibrosis via inhibited inflammatory response and epithelial-mesenchymal transition in 3D co-culture. Toxicol Lett 2023; 383:141-151. [PMID: 37394155 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2023.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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Long-term inhalation of silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) can induce pulmonary fibrosis (PF), nevertheless, the potential mechanisms remain elusive. Herein, we constructed a three-dimensional (3D) co-culture model by using Matrigel to investigate the interaction among different cells and potential regulatory mechanisms after SiNPs exposure. Methodologically, we dynamically observed the changes in cell morphology and migration after exposure to SiNPs by co-culturing mouse monocytic macrophages (RAW264.7), human non-small cell lung cancer cells (A549), and medical research council cell strain-5 (MRC-5) in Matrigel for 24 h. Subsequently, we detected the expression of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), inflammatory factor and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) markers. The results showed that SiNPs produced toxic effects on cells. In the 3D co-culture state, the cell's movement velocity and displacement increased, and the cell migration ability was enhanced. Meanwhile, the expression of inflammatory factor tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6) were upregulated, the epithelial marker E-cadherin (E-cad) was downregulated, the mesenchymal marker N-cadherin (N-cad) and myofibroblast marker alpha-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) expression were upregulated, while NF-κB expression was also upregulated after SiNPs exposure. We further found that cells were more prone to transdifferentiate into myofibroblasts in the 3D co-culture state. Conversely, utilizing the NF-κB-specific inhibitor BAY 11-7082 effectively downregulated the expression of TNF-α, IL-6, interleukin-1β (IL-1β), N-cad, α-SMA, collagen-I (COL I), and fibronectin (FN), the expression of E-cad was upregulated. These findings suggest that NF-κB is involved in regulating SiNPs-induced inflammatory, EMT, and fibrosis in the 3D co-culture state.
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- Xiaojing Yang
- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, China
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- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, China
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- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, China
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- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, China
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- Hubei Provincial Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, China
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- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, China
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- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, China
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- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, China
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- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, China.
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Luo T, Zhang Z, Xu J, Liu H, Cai L, Huang G, Wang C, Chen Y, Xia L, Ding X, Wang J, Li X. Atherosclerosis treatment with nanoagent: potential targets, stimulus signals and drug delivery mechanisms. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1205751. [PMID: 37404681 PMCID: PMC10315585 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1205751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023] Open
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Cardiovascular disease (CVDs) is the first killer of human health, and it caused up at least 31% of global deaths. Atherosclerosis is one of the main reasons caused CVDs. Oral drug therapy with statins and other lipid-regulating drugs is the conventional treatment strategies for atherosclerosis. However, conventional therapeutic strategies are constrained by low drug utilization and non-target organ injury problems. Micro-nano materials, including particles, liposomes, micelles and bubbles, have been developed as the revolutionized tools for CVDs detection and drug delivery, specifically atherosclerotic targeting treatment. Furthermore, the micro-nano materials also could be designed to intelligently and responsive targeting drug delivering, and then become a promising tool to achieve atherosclerosis precision treatment. This work reviewed the advances in atherosclerosis nanotherapy, including the materials carriers, target sites, responsive model and treatment results. These nanoagents precisely delivery the therapeutic agents to the target atherosclerosis sites, and intelligent and precise release of drugs, which could minimize the potential adverse effects and be more effective in atherosclerosis lesion.
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- Ting Luo
- Department of Cardiology, The Third People’s Hospital of Chengdu Affiliated to Southwest Jiaotong University, Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials Ministry of Education, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third People’s Hospital of Chengdu Affiliated to Southwest Jiaotong University, Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials Ministry of Education, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third People’s Hospital of Chengdu Affiliated to Southwest Jiaotong University, Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials Ministry of Education, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third People’s Hospital of Chengdu Affiliated to Southwest Jiaotong University, Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials Ministry of Education, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third People’s Hospital of Chengdu Affiliated to Southwest Jiaotong University, Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials Ministry of Education, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third People’s Hospital of Chengdu Affiliated to Southwest Jiaotong University, Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials Ministry of Education, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third People’s Hospital of Chengdu Affiliated to Southwest Jiaotong University, Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials Ministry of Education, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third People’s Hospital of Chengdu Affiliated to Southwest Jiaotong University, Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials Ministry of Education, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third People’s Hospital of Chengdu Affiliated to Southwest Jiaotong University, Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials Ministry of Education, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third People’s Hospital of Chengdu Affiliated to Southwest Jiaotong University, Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials Ministry of Education, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third People’s Hospital of Chengdu Affiliated to Southwest Jiaotong University, Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials Ministry of Education, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third People’s Hospital of Chengdu Affiliated to Southwest Jiaotong University, Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials Ministry of Education, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Li Z, Dong S, Huang S, Sun Y, Sun Y, Zhao B, Qi Q, Xiong L, Hong F, Jiang Y. Role of CD34 in inflammatory bowel disease. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1144980. [PMID: 37051017 PMCID: PMC10083274 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1144980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is caused by a variety of pathogenic factors, including chronic recurrent inflammation of the ileum, rectum, and colon. Immune cells and adhesion molecules play an important role in the course of the disease, which is actually an autoimmune disease. During IBD, CD34 is involved in mediating the migration of a variety of immune cells (neutrophils, eosinophils, and mast cells) to the inflammatory site, and its interaction with various adhesion molecules is involved in the occurrence and development of IBD. Although the function of CD34 as a partial cell marker is well known, little is known on its role in IBD. Therefore, this article describes the structure and biological function of CD34, as well as on its potential mechanism in the development of IBD.
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- Zhiyuan Li
- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Virus-Related Infectious Diseases, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing University College of Medicine, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
- School of Pharmacy, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, China
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- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Virus-Related Infectious Diseases, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing University College of Medicine, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, China
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- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Virus-Related Infectious Diseases, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing University College of Medicine, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, China
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- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Virus-Related Infectious Diseases, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing University College of Medicine, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, China
- *Correspondence: Yuxin Jiang, ; Feng Hong, ; Lei Xiong,
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- The Brain Cognition and Brain Disease Institute, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- *Correspondence: Yuxin Jiang, ; Feng Hong, ; Lei Xiong,
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- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Virus-Related Infectious Diseases, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing University College of Medicine, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
- *Correspondence: Yuxin Jiang, ; Feng Hong, ; Lei Xiong,
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Tan M, Zhang X, Sun S, Cui G. Nanostructured steady-state nanocarriers for nutrients preservation and delivery. ADVANCES IN FOOD AND NUTRITION RESEARCH 2023; 106:31-93. [PMID: 37722776 DOI: 10.1016/bs.afnr.2023.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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Food bioactives possess specific physiological benefits of preventing certain diet-related chronic diseases or maintain human health. However, the limitations of the bioactives are their poor stability, lower water solubility and unacceptable bioaccessibility. Structure damage or degradation is often found for the bioactives under certain environmental conditions like high temperature, strong light, extreme pH or high oxygen concentration during food processing, packaging, storage and absorption. Nanostructured steady-state nanocarriers have shown great potential in overcoming the drawbacks for food bioactives. Various delivery systems including solid form delivery system, liquid form delivery system and encapsulation technology have been developed. The embedded food nutrients can largely decrease the loss and degradation during food processing, packaging and storage. The design and application of stimulus and targeted delivery systems can improve the stability, bioavailability and efficacy of the food bioactives upon oral consumption due to enzymatic degradation in the gastrointestinal tract. The food nutrients encapsulated in the smart delivery system can be well protected against degradation during oral administration, thus improving the bioavailability and releazing controlled or targeted release for food nutrients. The encapsulated food bioactives show great potential in nutrition therapy for sub-health status and disease. Much effort is required to design and prepare more biocompatible nanostructured steady-state nanocarriers using food-grade protein or polysaccharides as wall materials, which can be used in food industry and maintain the human health.
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- Mingqian Tan
- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, Liaoning, P.R. China.
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, Liaoning, P.R. China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, Liaoning, P.R. China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, Liaoning, P.R. China
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Sato R, Shimizu F, Kuwahara M, Mizukami Y, Watanabe K, Maeda T, Sano Y, Takeshita Y, Koga M, Kusunoki S, Kanda T. Autocrine TNF-α Increases Penetration of Myelin-Associated Glycoprotein Antibodies Across the Blood-Nerve Barrier in Anti-MAG Neuropathy. NEUROLOGY(R) NEUROIMMUNOLOGY & NEUROINFLAMMATION 2023; 10:10/3/e200086. [PMID: 36810162 PMCID: PMC9944621 DOI: 10.1212/nxi.0000000000200086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Deposition of myelin-associated glycoprotein (MAG) immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies in the sural nerve is a key feature in anti-MAG neuropathy. Whether the blood-nerve barrier (BNB) is disrupted in anti-MAG neuropathy remains elusive.We aimed to evaluate the effect of sera from anti-MAG neuropathy at the molecular level using our in vitro human BNB model and observe the change of BNB endothelial cells in the sural nerve of anti-MAG neuropathy. METHODS Diluted sera from patients with anti-MAG neuropathy (n = 16), monoclonal gammopathies of undetermined significance (MGUS) neuropathy (n = 7), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, n = 10), and healthy controls (HCs, n = 10) incubated with human BNB endothelial cells to identify the key molecule of BNB activation using RNA-seq and a high-content imaging system, and exposed with a BNB coculture model to evaluate small molecule/IgG/IgM/anti-MAG antibody permeability. RESULTS RNA-seq and the high-content imaging system showed the significant upregulation of tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) in BNB endothelial cells after exposure to sera from patients with anti-MAG neuropathy, whereas the serum TNF-α concentration was not changed among the MAG/MGUS/ALS/HC groups. Sera from patients with anti-MAG neuropathy did not increase 10-kDa dextran or IgG permeability but enhanced IgM and anti-MAG antibody permeability. Sural nerve biopsy specimens from patients with anti-MAG neuropathy showed higher TNF-α expression levels in BNB endothelial cells and preservation of the structural integrity of the tight junctions and the presence of more vesicles in BNB endothelial cells. Neutralization of TNF-α reduces IgM/anti-MAG antibody permeability. DISCUSSION Sera from individuals with anti-MAG neuropathy increased transcellular IgM/anti-MAG antibody permeability via autocrine TNF-α secretion and NF-κB signaling in the BNB.
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- From the Department of Neurology and Clinical Neuroscience (R.S., F.S., Y.S., Y.T., Michiaki Koga, T.K.), Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, Ube; Department of Neurology (Motoi Kuwahara, S.K.), Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osaka; Center for Gene Research (Y.M., K.W.), Yamaguchi University, Ube, Japan; and Japan Community Health Care Organization (S.K.).
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Reichman O, Rottenstreich M, Sela HY, Michaelson-Cohen R, Ehrlich Z, Rotem R, Grisaru-Granovsky S. Repeat low order caesarean delivery, risk factors for complications: A retrospective, longitudinal study. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0276869. [PMID: 36753477 PMCID: PMC9907808 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0276869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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One-third of cesarean deliveries (CDs) are repeat operations, of which the majority are low-order, second (CD2) and third (CD3). The study objectives were to identify risk factors for a complicated maternal CD among women undergoing a repeat low-order CD and to develop a predictive model for at-risk women. A retrospective longitudinal follow-up study was conducted in a single medical center, during 2005-2016. Women who underwent both CD2 and CD3 at the site were included. Those with placenta accreta or a caesarean hysterectomy were excluded. A composite complicated maternal CD was defined by either uterine rupture/dehiscence, blood transfusion, relaparotomy, admission to the intensive care unit or prolonged operative time >90th percentile. Data was analyzed comparing between CD2 to CD3, each woman served as her own control. Univariate analysis followed by a multivariate logistic regression modeling were performed with an OR of 95% CI defining significance. The study group comprised of 1,331 women. A complicated CD occurred in 159 (12%) vs. 226 (17%) of CD2 vs. CD3 respectively, (p<0.001). Women with a complicated CD2 were at higher risk for complications in CD3, aOR 2.3 (95% CI 1.5, 3.3). Sub-Saharan African origin and preterm delivery at CD3 were both risk factors for a complicated CD3, aOR 3.7 (95% CI 1.9, 7.3) and aOR 1.7 (95% CI 1.1, 2.7), respectively. The multivariate regression model included 1328 cases, was statistically significant, χ2(7) = 50.760, p <0.001, explained 6.3% of the variance of composite complicated maternal CD3 and correctly classified 82.9% of cases. Although a complicated CD2, Sub-Saharan African origin and preterm delivery are risk factors for maternal complications in CD3, it is hard to predict which specific women will experience complications. Sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value of a complicated CD2 for detecting complications in CD3 were 21%, 90%, 30% and 85% respectively.
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- Orna Reichman
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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Monocyte-Derived miRNA-1914-5p Attenuates IL-1β-Induced Monocyte Adhesion and Transmigration. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24032829. [PMID: 36769149 PMCID: PMC9917334 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24032829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Atherosclerosis can lead to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Atherosclerotic plaque formation is promoted by the accumulation of inflammatory cells. Therefore, modulating monocyte recruitment represents a potential therapeutic strategy. In an inflammatory state, the expression of adhesion molecules such as intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) is upregulated in endothelial cells. We previously reported that miR-1914-5p in endothelial cells suppresses interleukin (IL)-1β-induced ICAM-1 expression and monocyte adhesion to endothelial cells. However, whether monocyte miR-1914-5p affects monocyte recruitment is unclear. In this study, IL-1β decreased miR-1914-5p expression in a human monocyte cell line. Moreover, miR-1914-5p inhibition enhanced adhesion to endothelial cells with the upregulation of macrophage-1 antigen (Mac-1), a counter-ligand to ICAM-1. Transmigration through the endothelial layer was also promoted with the upregulation of monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1). Furthermore, a miR-1914-5p mimic suppressed IL-1β-induced monocyte adhesion and transmigration in monocytes with Mac-1 and MCP-1 downregulation. Further investigation of miR-1914-5p in monocytes could lead to the development of novel diagnostic markers and therapeutic strategies for atherosclerosis.
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Capetini VC, Quintanilha BJ, de Oliveira DC, Nishioka AH, de Matos LA, Ferreira LRP, Ferreira FM, Sampaio GR, Hassimotto NMA, Lajolo FM, Fock RA, Rogero MM. Blood orange juice intake modulates plasma and PBMC microRNA expression in overweight and insulin-resistant women: impact on MAPK and NFκB signaling pathways. J Nutr Biochem 2023; 112:109240. [PMID: 36442716 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2022.109240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Blood orange consumption presents potential health benefits and may modulate epigenetic mechanisms such as microRNAs (miRNAs) expression. MiRNAs are non-coding RNAs responsible for post-transcriptional gene regulation, and these molecules can also be used as biomarkers in body fluids. This study was designed to investigate the effect of chronic blood orange juice (BOJ) intake on the inflammatory response and miRNA expression profile in plasma and blood cells in overweight women. The study cohort was comprised of twenty women aged 18-40 years old, diagnosed as overweight, who consumed 500 mL/d of BOJ for four weeks. Clinical data were collected at baseline and after 4 weeks of juice consumption, e.g., anthropometric and hemodynamic parameters, food intake, blood cell count, and metabolic and inflammatory biomarkers. BOJ samples were analyzed and characterized. Additionally, plasma and blood cells were also collected for miRNA expression profiling and evaluation of the expression of genes and proteins in the MAPK and NFκB signaling pathways. BOJ intake increased the expression of miR-144-3p in plasma and the expression of miR-424-5p, miR-144-3p, and miR-130b-3p in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC). Conversely, the beverage intake decreased the expression of let-7f-5p and miR-126-3p in PBMC. Computational analyses identified different targets of the dysregulated miRNA on inflammatory pathways. Furthermore, BOJ intake increased vitamin C consumption and the pJNK/JNK ratio and decreased the expression of IL6 mRNA and NFκB protein. These results demonstrate that BOJ regulates the expression of genes involved in the inflammatory process and decreases NFкB-protein expression in PBMC.
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- Vinícius Cooper Capetini
- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; Food Research Center (FoRC), CEPID-FAPESP (Research Innovation and Dissemination Centers São Paulo Research Foundation), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; Food Research Center (FoRC), CEPID-FAPESP (Research Innovation and Dissemination Centers São Paulo Research Foundation), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Experimental Nutrition, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; Food Research Center (FoRC), CEPID-FAPESP (Research Innovation and Dissemination Centers São Paulo Research Foundation), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Morphology Department, Institute of Biological Sciences of the Federal University of Minas Gerais (ICB/UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Experimental Nutrition, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; Food Research Center (FoRC), CEPID-FAPESP (Research Innovation and Dissemination Centers São Paulo Research Foundation), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Experimental Nutrition, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; Food Research Center (FoRC), CEPID-FAPESP (Research Innovation and Dissemination Centers São Paulo Research Foundation), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; Food Research Center (FoRC), CEPID-FAPESP (Research Innovation and Dissemination Centers São Paulo Research Foundation), São Paulo, Brazil.
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Li G, Jiang X, Liang X, Hou Y, Zang J, Zhu B, Jia C, Niu K, Liu X, Xu X, Jiang R, Wang B. BAP31 regulates the expression of ICAM-1/VCAM-1 via MyD88/NF-κB pathway in acute lung injury mice model. Life Sci 2023; 313:121310. [PMID: 36549351 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2022.121310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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AIMS The cell adhesion molecules (CAMs) that mediate neutrophil-endothelium cell adhesion are deeply involved in the pathogenesis of acute lung injury (ALI). B-cell receptor associated protein 31 (BAP31) has been reported to engage in the expression of some CAMs. This study was undertaken to explore whether BAP31 in endotheliocyte affects the pathological process of ALI by regulating CAMs, and its possible mechanism. MAIN METHODS Our study used the shBAP31 endothelium cell lines and endothelial-specific BAP31 conditional knockdown mice constructed via Cre/loxP system. Hematoxylin and eosin staining was used to observe the histopathological manifestations. The adhesion of neutrophils to vascular wall was examined by intravital microscopy. The nuclear translocation of NF-κB was observed by immunofluorescence staining assay. Flow cytometric, real-time polymerase chain reaction and Western blot assay were performed to determine the expression of CAMs and key proteins in MyD88/NF-κB-related signaling pathway. Luciferase reporter and chromatin immunoprecipitation assay were analyzed for transcriptional activity of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1. KEY FINDINGS Mechanistic investigations indicated that endothelium-specific BAP31 depletion dramatically reduced the capacity of neutrophils adherence to endothelial cells (ECs), which was mainly attributed to the significant downregulation of ICAM-1 (p < 0.05) and VCAM-1 (p < 0.05) expression. Interestingly, BAP31 knockdown apparently deactivated MyD88/TRAF6-mediated TAK1/NF-κB and PI3K/Akt signaling cascades, resulting in the inhibition of NF-κB activation and nuclear translocation. SIGNIFICANCE Our data furnished convincing evidence that BAP31 deficiency performs a mitigative effect on ALI by decreasing neutrophils-ECs adhesion. These findings identified BAP31 as a promising protein for regulating the pathogenesis process of ALI.
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- Guoxun Li
- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX 75275, USA
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory for Research on the Pathogenic Mechanisms of Neurological Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116011, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, 127 Changle Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China.
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China.
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Sun H, Wang XK, Li JR, Tang M, Li H, Lei L, Li HY, Jiang J, Li JY, Dong B, Jiang JD, Peng ZG. Establishment and application of a high-throughput screening model for cell adhesion inhibitors. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1140163. [PMID: 36909195 PMCID: PMC9995855 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1140163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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The cell adhesion between leukocytes and endothelial cells plays an important balanced role in the pathophysiological function, while excessive adhesion caused by etiological agents is associated with the occurrence and development of many acute and chronic diseases. Cell adhesion inhibitors have been shown to have a potential therapeutic effect on these diseases, therefore, efficient and specific inhibitors against cell adhesion are highly desirable. Here, using lipopolysaccharide-induced human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and calcein-AM-labeled human monocytic cell THP-1, we established a high-throughput screening model for cell adhesion inhibitors with excellent model evaluation parameters. Using the drug repurposing strategy, we screened out lifitegrast, a potent cell adhesion inhibitor, which inhibited cell adhesion between HUVEC and THP-1 cells by directly interrupting the adhesion interaction between HUVEC and THP-1 cells and showed a strong therapeutic effect on the mouse acute liver injury induced by poly (I:C)/D-GalN. Therefore, the screening model is suitable for screening and validating cell adhesion inhibitors, which will promote the research and development of inhibitors for the treatment of diseases caused by excessive cell adhesion.
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- Han Sun
- CAMS Key Laboratory of Antiviral Drug Research, Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- CAMS Key Laboratory of Antiviral Drug Research, Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- CAMS Key Laboratory of Antiviral Drug Research, Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Antimicrobial Agents, Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- CAMS Key Laboratory of Antiviral Drug Research, Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- CAMS Key Laboratory of Antiviral Drug Research, Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.,Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Antibiotics, The National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC), Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- CAMS Key Laboratory of Antiviral Drug Research, Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- CAMS Key Laboratory of Antiviral Drug Research, Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- CAMS Key Laboratory of Antiviral Drug Research, Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- CAMS Key Laboratory of Antiviral Drug Research, Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- CAMS Key Laboratory of Antiviral Drug Research, Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.,Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Antibiotics, The National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC), Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- CAMS Key Laboratory of Antiviral Drug Research, Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Antimicrobial Agents, Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.,Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Antibiotics, The National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC), Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- CAMS Key Laboratory of Antiviral Drug Research, Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Antimicrobial Agents, Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.,Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Antibiotics, The National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC), Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Aging and Wound Healing of the Skin: A Review of Clinical and Pathophysiological Hallmarks. LIFE (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:life12122142. [PMID: 36556508 PMCID: PMC9784880 DOI: 10.3390/life12122142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Aging is a universal process that can cause diminished function of organs and various diseases. The most striking consequences of aging can be seen visibly on the skin, which acts as a barrier against various external insults. Aging of the skin consists of intrinsic and extrinsic processes that work in concert and influence each other. Intrinsic aging involves biochemical degenerative processes that gradually takes place with age. Extrinsic aging are biochemical processes driven by external influences that lead to aging. There are significant morphological changes at all levels in aged skin that have a profound effect on the characteristics of the skin. Even though skin is subjected to damage by external insults, it is equipped with a healing capability in order to restore its normal structure and function. However, aging has a significant impact on the skin's healing function by prolonging the inflammatory phase and increasing the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). This shifts the healing process towards having more protein degradation, which can lead to chronic wound healing with an abundance of complications.
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Yu R, Hou C, Peng Y, Zhu X, Shi C, Huang D, Miao Y, Li Q. The mechanism underlying ICAM-1 and E-selectin-mediated hypertriglyceridemic pancreatitis-associated lung injury. Mol Immunol 2022; 152:55-66. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2022.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Chen L, Deng J. Role of non-coding RNA in immune microenvironment and anticancer therapy of gastric cancer. J Mol Med (Berl) 2022; 100:1703-1719. [PMID: 36329206 DOI: 10.1007/s00109-022-02264-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Gastric cancer remains one of the cancers with the highest mortality in the world; therefore, it is very important to investigate its pathogenesis to improve the prognosis of gastric cancer patients. Recently, noncoding RNAs have become a research hotspot in the field of oncology. These RNA molecules play complex roles in the regulation of tumor cells, immune cells, and the tumor microenvironment. Therefore, studying their ability to regulate the gastric cancer immune microenvironment will provide us with a better perspective to understand their potential role in anticancer therapy. In this review, we discuss the regulatory effects of several common noncoding RNAs on the immune microenvironment of gastric cancer and their prospects in anticancer therapy to provide some novel insight into the identification of valuable diagnostic markers and improving the prognosis of gastric cancer patients.
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- Liqiao Chen
- Department of Gastric Surgery, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer; Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin; Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, 300060, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer; Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin; Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, 300060, People's Republic of China.
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The Protective Role of Apelin in the Early Stages of Diabetic Retinopathy. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232314680. [PMID: 36499009 PMCID: PMC9740800 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232314680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 11/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the most common and serious microvascular complications of diabetes. Although current treatments can control the progression of DR to a certain extent, there is no effective treatment for early DR. Apart from vascular endothelial growth factor, it has been noted that the apelin/APJ system contributes to the pathogenesis of DR. We used a high-fat diet/streptozotocin-induced type 2 diabetic mouse model. The mice were divided into a lentivirus control group (LV-EGFP), an apelin-overexpression group (LV-Apelin+), and an apelin-knockdown group (LV-Apelin-), all of which were administrated intravitreal injections. LV-Apelin+ ameliorated the loss of pericytes in DR mice, whereas LV-Apelin- aggravated the loss of pericytes. Similarly, LV-Apelin+ reduced the leakage of retinal vessels, whereas LV-Apelin- exacerbated it. The genes and signaling pathway related to cell adhesion molecules were downregulated, whereas the cell-cell tight junctions and anti-apoptotic genes were upregulated in response to apelin overexpression. However, the alterations of these same genes and signaling pathways were reversed in the case of apelin knockdown. Additionally, LV-Apelin+ increased ZO-1 and occludin levels, whereas LV-Apelin- decreased them. Our results suggest that apelin can reduce vascular leakage by protecting pericytes, which offers a promising new direction for the early treatment of DR.
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Li GX, Jiang XH, Zang JN, Zhu BZ, Jia CC, Niu KW, Liu X, Jiang R, Wang B. B-cell receptor associated protein 31 deficiency decreases the expression of adhesion molecule CD11b/CD18 and PSGL-1 in neutrophils to ameliorate acute lung injury. Int J Biochem Cell Biol 2022; 152:106299. [PMID: 36210579 PMCID: PMC9484107 DOI: 10.1016/j.biocel.2022.106299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Acute lung injury (ALI) and its more severe condition acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are critical life-threatening disorders characterized by an excessive influx of neutrophils into the alveolar space. Neutrophil infiltration is a multi-step process involving the sequential engagement of adhesion molecules. The adhesion molecule CD11b/CD18 acts as an important role in the recruitment of neutrophils to lung tissues in the ALI model. B-cell receptor associated protein 31 (BAP31), an endoplasmic reticulum transmembrane protein, has been reported to regulate the cellular anterograde transport of CD11b/CD18 in human neutrophils. To explore how BAP31 regulates CD11b/CD18 in mouse neutrophils, we constructed myeloid-specific BAP31 knockdown mice in this study. Biological investigations indicated that BAP31 deficiency could significantly alleviated lung injury, as evidenced by the improved histopathological morphology, reduced pulmonary wet/dry weight ratio, inhibited myeloperoxidase level and decreased neutrophil counts in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. Further studies clarified that BAP31 deficiency obviously down-regulated the expression of CD11b/CD18 and P-selectin glycoprotein ligand-1 (PSGL-1) by deactivating the nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) signaling pathway. Collectively, our results revealed that BAP31 depletion exerted a protective effect on ALI, which was possibly dependent on the attenuation of neutrophil adhesion and infiltration by blocking the expression of adhesion molecules CD11b/CD18 and PSGL-1. These findings implied the potential of BAP31 as an appealing protein to mediate the occurrence of ALI.
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- Guo-Xun Li
- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory for Research on the Pathogenic Mechanisms of Neurological Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116011, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, 127 Changle Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China.
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China.
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Zeng M, Xie Z, Zhang J, Li S, Wu Y, Yan X. Arctigenin Attenuates Vascular Inflammation Induced by High Salt through TMEM16A/ESM1/VCAM-1 Pathway. Biomedicines 2022; 10:2760. [PMID: 36359280 PMCID: PMC9687712 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10112760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Salt-sensitive hypertension is closely related to inflammation, but the mechanism is barely known. Transmembrane member 16A (TMEM16A) is the Ca2+-activated chloride channel in epithelial cells, smooth muscle cells, and sensory neurons. It can promote inflammatory responses by increasing proinflammatory cytokine release. Here, we identified a positive role of TMEM16A in vascular inflammation. The expression of TMEM16A was increased in high-salt-stimulated vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs), whereas inhibiting TMEM16A or silencing TMEM16A with small interfering RNA (siRNA) can abolish this effect in vitro or in vivo. Transcriptome analysis of VSMCs revealed some differential downstream genes of TMEM16A related to inflammation, such as endothelial cell-specific molecule 1 (ESM1) and CXC chemokine ligand 16 (CXCL16). Overexpression of TMEM16A in VSMCs was accompanied by high levels of ESM1, CXCL16, intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), and vascular adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1). We treated VSMCs cultured with high salt and arctigenin (ARC), T16Ainh-A01 (T16), and TMEM16A siRNA (siTMEM16A), leading to greatly decreased ESM1, CXCL16, VCAM-1, and ICAM-1. Beyond that, silencing ESM1, the expression of VCAM-1 and ICAM-1, and CXCL16 was attenuated. In conclusion, our results outlined a signaling scheme that increased TMEM16 protein upregulated ESM1, which possibly activated the CXCL16 pathway and increased VCAM-1 and ICAM-1 expression, which drives VSMC inflammation. Beyond that, arctigenin, as a natural inhibitor of TMEM16A, can reduce the systolic blood pressure (SBP) of salt-sensitive hypertension mice and alleviate vascular inflammation.
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- Mengying Zeng
- Department of Cardiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, Department of Endocrinology, Ministry of Health, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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Tao YC, Wang YH, Wang ML, Jiang W, Wu DB, Chen EQ, Tang H. Upregulation of microRNA-125b-5p alleviates acute liver failure by regulating the Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1 pathway. Front Immunol 2022; 13:988668. [PMID: 36268033 PMCID: PMC9578503 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.988668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Acute liver failure (ALF) and acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) are the two most common subtypes of liver failure. They are both life-threatening clinical problems with high short-term mortality. Although liver transplantation is an effective therapeutic, its application is limited due to the shortage of donor organs. Given that both ACLF and ALF are driven by excessive inflammation in the initial stage, molecules targeting inflammation may benefit the two conditions. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a group of small endogenous noncoding interfering RNA molecules. Regulation of miRNAs related to inflammation may serve as promising interventions for the treatment of liver failure. Aims To explore the role and mechanism of miR-125b-5p in the development of liver failure. Methods Six human liver tissues were categorized into HBV-non-ACLF and HBV-ACLF groups. Differentially expressed miRNAs (DE-miRNAs) were screened and identified through high-throughput sequencing analysis. Among these DE-miRNAs, miR-125b-5p was selected for further study of its role and mechanism in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)/D-galactosamine (D-GalN) -challenged Huh7 cells and mice in vitro and in vivo. Results A total of 75 DE-miRNAs were obtained. Of these DE-miRNAs, miR-125b-5p was the focus of further investigation based on our previous findings and preliminary results. We preliminarily observed that the levels of miR-125b-5p were lower in the HBV-ACLF group than in the HBV-non-ACLF group. Meanwhile, LPS/D-GalN-challenged mice and Huh7 cells both showed decreased miR-125b-5p levels when compared to their untreated control group, suggesting that miR-125b-5p may have a protective role against liver injury, regardless of ACLF or ALF. Subsequent results revealed that miR-125b-5p not only inhibited Huh7 cell apoptosis in vitro but also relieved mouse ALF in vivo with evidence of improved liver histology, decreased alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels, and reduced tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and IL-1β levels. Based on the results of a biological prediction website, microRNA.org, Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1) was predicted to be one of the target genes of miR-125b-5p, which was verified by a dual-luciferase reporter gene assay. Western blot results in vitro and in vivo showed that miR-125b-5p could decrease the expression of Keap1 and cleaved caspase-3 while upregulating the expression of nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2) and heme oxygenase-1(HO-1). Conclusion Upregulation of miR-125b-5p can alleviate acute liver failure by regulating the Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1 pathway, and regulation of miR-125b-5p may serve as an alternative intervention for liver failure.
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- Ya-Chao Tao
- Center of Infectious Diseases, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China,Division of Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China,Division of Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China,Division of Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China,Division of Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China,Division of Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China,Division of Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China,*Correspondence: Hong Tang, ; En-Qiang Chen,
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China,Division of Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China,*Correspondence: Hong Tang, ; En-Qiang Chen,
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Tang H, He Y, Liang Z, Li J, Dong Z, Liao Y. The therapeutic effect of adipose-derived stem cells on soft tissue injury after radiotherapy and their value for breast reconstruction. Stem Cell Res Ther 2022; 13:493. [PMID: 36195925 PMCID: PMC9531407 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-022-02952-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background Postmastectomy radiotherapy is considered to be a necessary treatment in the therapy of breast cancer, while it will cause soft tissue damage and complications, which are closely related to the success rate and effectiveness of breast reconstruction. After radiotherapy, cutaneous tissue becomes thin and brittle, and its compliance decreases. Component fat grafting and adipose-derived stem cell therapy are considered to have great potential in treating radiation damage and improving skin compliance after radiotherapy. Main body In this paper, the basic types and pathological mechanisms of skin and soft tissue damage to breast skin caused by radiation therapy are described. The 2015–2021 studies related to stem cell therapy in PubMed were also reviewed. Studies suggest that adipose-derived stem cells exert their biological effects mainly through cargoes carried in extracellular vesicles and soluble secreted factors. Compared to traditional fat graft breast reconstruction, ADSC therapy amplifies the effects of stem cells in it. In order to obtain a more purposeful therapeutic effect, proper stem cell pretreatment may achieve more ideal and safe results. Conclusion Recent research works about ADSCs and other MSCs mainly focus on curative effects in the acute phase of radiation injury, and there is little research about treatment of chronic phase complications. The efficacy of stem cell therapy on alleviating skin fibrosis and its underlying mechanism require further research.
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- Haojing Tang
- The Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Guangzhou North Road, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- The Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Guangzhou North Road, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- The Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Guangzhou North Road, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- The Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Guangzhou North Road, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- The Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Guangzhou North Road, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China.
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- The Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Guangzhou North Road, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China.
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Meng T, Li X, Li C, Liu J, Chang H, Jiang N, Li J, Zhou Y, Liu Z. Natural products of traditional Chinese medicine treat atherosclerosis by regulating inflammatory and oxidative stress pathways. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:997598. [PMID: 36249778 PMCID: PMC9563010 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.997598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Atherosclerosis (AS) is a prevalent arteriosclerotic vascular disease that forms a pathological basis for coronary heart disease, stroke, and other diseases. Inflammatory and oxidative stress responses occur throughout the development of AS. Treatment for AS over the past few decades has focused on administering high-intensity statins to reduce blood lipid levels, but these inevitably damage liver and kidney function over the long term. Natural medicines are widely used to prevent and treat AS in China because of their wide range of beneficial effects, low toxicity, and minimal side effects. We searched for relevant literature over the past 5 years in databases such as PubMed using the keywords, “atherosclerosis,” “traditional Chinese medicine,” “natural medicines,” “inflammation,” and “oxidative stress.” We found that the PI3K/AKT, TLR4, JAK/STAT, Nrf2, MAPK, and NF-κB are the most relevant inflammatory and oxidative stress pathways in AS. This review summarizes studies of the natural alkaloid, flavonoid, polyphenol, saponin, and quinone pathways through which natural medicines used to treat AS. This study aimed to update and summarize progress in understanding how natural medicines treat AS via inflammatory and oxidative stress-related signaling pathways. We also planned to create an information base for the development of novel drugs for future AS treatment.
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- Tianwei Meng
- Graduate School, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Graduate School, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Graduate School, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Graduate School, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Baotou Medical College, Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Graduate School, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Graduate School, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
- *Correspondence: Yabin Zhou, ; Zhiping Liu,
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- Respiratoy Disease Department, First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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Wang YH, Tsai CH, Liu SC, Chen HT, Chang JW, Ko CY, Hsu CJ, Chang TK, Tang CH. miR-150-5p and XIST interaction controls monocyte adherence: Implications for osteoarthritis therapy. Front Immunol 2022; 13:1004334. [PMID: 36203618 PMCID: PMC9530358 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.1004334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Recent literature highlights the importance of microRNAs (miRNAs) functioning as diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic agents in osteoarthritis (OA) and regulators of gene expression. In OA pathogenesis, cell adhesion molecules (CAMs), especially vascular cell adhesion protein 1 (VCAM-1), recruit monocyte infiltration to inflamed synovial tissues and thus accelerate OA progression. Up until now, little has been known about the regulatory mechanisms between miRNAs, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and VCAM-1 during OA progression. The evidence in this article emphasizes that the functional feature of miR-150-5p is an interaction with the lncRNA X-inactive specific transcript (XIST), which regulates VCAM-1-dependent monocyte adherence in OA synovial fibroblasts (OASFs). Levels of VCAM-1, CD11b (a monocyte marker) and XIST expression were higher in human synovial tissue samples and OASFs, while levels of miR-150-5p were lower in human OA synovial tissue compared with non-OA specimens. XIST enhanced VCAM-1-dependent monocyte adherence to OASFs. Upregulation of miR-150-5p inhibited the effects of XIST upon monocyte adherence. Administration of miR-150-5p effectively ameliorated OA severity in anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT) rats. The interaction of miR-150-5p and XIST regulated VCAM-1-dependent monocyte adherence and attenuated OA progression. Our findings suggest that miR-150-5p is a promising small-molecule therapeutic strategy for OA.
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- Yu-Han Wang
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Science, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Sports Medicine, College of Health Care, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Education and Research, China Medical University Beigang Hospital, Yunlin, Taiwan
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- Department of Sports Medicine, College of Health Care, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- The Ph.D. Program of Biotechnology and Biomedical Industry, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Science, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- School of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei, Taiwan
- Division of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, MacKay Memorial Hospital, New Taipei, Taiwan
- *Correspondence: Chih-Hsin Tang, ; Ting-Kuo Chang,
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Science, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Chinese Medicine Research Center, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Biotechnology, College of Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
- *Correspondence: Chih-Hsin Tang, ; Ting-Kuo Chang,
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Jin Y, Nguyen TLL, Myung CS, Heo KS. Ginsenoside Rh1 protects human endothelial cells against lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory injury through inhibiting TLR2/4-mediated STAT3, NF-κB, and ER stress signaling pathways. Life Sci 2022; 309:120973. [PMID: 36150463 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2022.120973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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AIM Endothelial cell (EC) dysfunction initiates atherosclerosis by inducing inflammatory cytokines and adhesion molecules. Herein, we investigated the role of ginsenoside Rh1 (Rh1) in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced EC dysfunction. MAIN METHODS The inhibitory effect of Rh1 on LPS binding to toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) or TLR4 was evaluated using an immunofluorescence (IF) assay. Annexin V and cleaved caspase-3-positive EC apoptosis were evaluated by flow cytometry and IF assay. Western blotting and quantitative reverse transcription-PCR were performed to clarify underlying molecular mechanisms. In vivo model, effect of Rh1 on EC dysfunction was evaluated by using en face IF assay on aortas isolated C57BL/6 mice. KEY FINDING LPS (500 ng/mL) activated inflammatory signaling pathways, including ERK1/2, STAT3, and NF-κB. Interestingly, Rh1 significantly abolished the binding of LPS to TLR2 and TLR4. Consistently, Rh1 inhibited LPS-induced NF-κB activation and its downstream molecules, including inflammatory cytokines and adhesion molecules. Furthermore, Rh1 alleviated LPS-induced downregulation of eNOS promoter activity. Notably, inactivation of eNOS by 50 μM L-NAME significantly increased NF-κB promoter activity. In addition, Rh1 abolished LPS-mediated cell cycle arrest and EC apoptosis by inhibiting endoplasmic reticulum stress via PERK/CHOP/ERO1-α signaling pathway. Consistent with in vitro experimental data, Rh1 effectively suppressed LPS-induced VCAM-1 and CHOP expression and rescuing LPS-destroyed tight junctions between ECs as indicated in ZO-1 expression on mice aorta. SIGNIFICANCE Rh1 suppresses LPS-induced EC inflammation and apoptosis by inhibiting STAT3/NF-κB and endoplasmic reticulum stress signaling pathways, mediated by blocking LPS binding-to TLR2 and TLR4. Consistently, Rh1 effectively reduced EC dysfunction in vivo model.
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- Yujin Jin
- College of Pharmacy and Institute of Drug Research and Development, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, South Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Institute of Drug Research and Development, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, South Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Institute of Drug Research and Development, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, South Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Institute of Drug Research and Development, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, South Korea.
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