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Hara M, Kadoya K, Endo T, Iwasaki N. Peripheral nerve-derived fibroblasts promote neurite outgrowth in adult dorsal root ganglion neurons more effectively than skin-derived fibroblasts. Exp Physiol 2023; 108:621-635. [PMID: 36852508 PMCID: PMC10103893 DOI: 10.1113/ep090751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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NEW FINDINGS What is the central question of this study? Although fibroblasts are involved in the regenerative process associated with peripheral nerve injury, detailed information regarding their characteristics is largely lacking. What is the main finding and its importance? Nerve-derived fibroblasts have a greater neurite-promoting effect than skin-derived fibroblasts, and epineurium-derived fibroblasts can promote neurite outgrowth more effectively than parenchyma-derived fibroblasts. The epineurium-derived fibroblasts and parenchyma-derived fibroblasts have distinctly different molecular profiles, including genes of soluble factors to promote axonal growth. Fibroblasts are molecularly and functionally different depending on their localization in nerve tissue, and epineurium-derived fibroblasts might be involved in axon regeneration after peripheral nerve injury more than previously thought. ABSTRACT Although fibroblasts (Fb) are components of a peripheral nerve involved in the regenerative process associated with peripheral nerve injury, detailed information regarding their characteristics is largely lacking. The objective of the present study was to investigate the capacity of Fb derived from peripheral nerves to stimulate the outgrowth of neurites from adult dorsal root ganglion neurons and to clarify their molecular characteristics. Fibroblasts were prepared from the epineurium and parenchyma of rat sciatic nerves and skin. The Fb derived from epineurium showed the greatest effect on neurite outgrowth, followed by the Fb derived from parenchyma, indicating that Fb derived from nerves promote neurite outgrowth more effectively than skin-derived Fb. Although both soluble and cell-surface factors contributed evenly to the neurite-promoting effect of nerve-derived Fb, in crush and transection injury models, Fb were not closely associated with regenerating axons, indicating that only soluble factors from Fb are available to regenerating axons. A transcriptome analysis revealed that the molecular profiles of these Fb were distinctly different and that the gene expression profiles of soluble factors that promote axonal growth are unique to each Fb. These findings indicate that Fb are molecularly and functionally different depending on their localization in nerve tissue and that Fb derived from epineurium might be involved more than was previously thought in axon regeneration after peripheral nerve injury.
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- Masato Hara
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of MedicineHokkaido UniversitySapporoJapan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of MedicineHokkaido UniversitySapporoJapan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of MedicineHokkaido UniversitySapporoJapan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of MedicineHokkaido UniversitySapporoJapan
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Szegedi I, Nagy A, Székely EG, Czuriga-Kovács KR, Sarkady F, Lánczi LI, Berényi E, Csiba L, Bagoly Z. PAI-1 5G/5G genotype is an independent risk of intracranial hemorrhage in post-lysis stroke patients. Ann Clin Transl Neurol 2019; 6:2240-2250. [PMID: 31637872 PMCID: PMC6856768 DOI: 10.1002/acn3.50923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2019] [Revised: 08/13/2019] [Accepted: 09/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Objective Thrombolysis by recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt‐PA) is the main pharmacological therapy in acute ischemic stroke (IS); however, it is only effective in a subset of patients. Here we aimed to investigate the role of plasminogen activator inhibitor‐1 (PAI‐1), an effective inhibitor of t‐PA, and its major polymorphism (PAI‐1 4G/5G) in therapy outcome. Methods Study population included 131 consecutive IS patients who all underwent thrombolysis. Blood samples were taken on admission, 1 and 24 h after rt‐PA infusion. PAI‐1 activity and antigen levels were measured from all blood samples and the PAI‐1 4G/5G polymorphism was determined. Clinical data including NIHSS were registered on admission and day 1. ASPECTS was assessed using CT images taken before and 24 h after thrombolysis. Intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) was classified according to ECASS II. Long‐term outcome was defined 90 days post‐event by the modified Rankin Scale (mRS). Results PAI‐1 activity levels dropped transiently after thrombolysis, while PAI‐1 antigen levels remained unchanged. PAI‐1 4G/5G polymorphism had no effect on PAI‐1 levels and did not influence stroke severity. PAI‐1 activity/antigen levels as measured on admission were significantly elevated in patients with worse 24 h ASPECTS (<7). Logistic regression analysis including age, sex, NIHSS on admission, BMI, history of arterial hypertension, and hyperlipidemia conferred a significant, independent risk for developing ICH in the presence of 5G/5G genotype (OR:4.75, 95%CI:1.18–19.06). PAI‐1 levels and PAI‐1 4G/5G polymorphism had no influence on long‐term outcomes. Interpretation PAI‐1 5G/5G genotype is associated with a significant risk for developing ICH in post‐lysis stroke patients.
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- István Szegedi
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Doctoral School of Neuroscience, University of Debrecen, 22 Móricz Zsigmond krt., Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
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- Faculty of Public Health, Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Debrecen, 26 Kassai út, Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Division of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, University of Debrecen, 98 Nagyerdei krt., Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Doctoral School of Neuroscience, University of Debrecen, 22 Móricz Zsigmond krt., Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Division of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, University of Debrecen, 98 Nagyerdei krt., Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology, University of Debrecen, 98 Nagyerdei krt., Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology, University of Debrecen, 98 Nagyerdei krt., Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Doctoral School of Neuroscience, University of Debrecen, 22 Móricz Zsigmond krt., Debrecen, 4032, Hungary.,MTA-DE Cerebrovascular and Neurodegenerative Research Group, 22 Móricz Zsigmond krt., Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Division of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, University of Debrecen, 98 Nagyerdei krt., Debrecen, 4032, Hungary.,MTA-DE Cerebrovascular and Neurodegenerative Research Group, 22 Móricz Zsigmond krt., Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
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Freese C, Hanada S, Fallier-Becker P, Kirkpatrick CJ, Unger RE. Identification of neuronal and angiogenic growth factors in an in vitro blood-brain barrier model system: Relevance in barrier integrity and tight junction formation and complexity. Microvasc Res 2016; 111:1-11. [PMID: 27988246 DOI: 10.1016/j.mvr.2016.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2016] [Revised: 11/18/2016] [Accepted: 12/03/2016] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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We previously demonstrated that the co-cultivation of endothelial cells with neural cells resulted in an improved integrity of the in vitro blood-brain barrier (BBB), and that this model could be useful to evaluate the transport properties of potential central nervous system disease drugs through the microvascular brain endothelial. In this study we have used real-time PCR, fluorescent microscopy, protein arrays and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays to determine which neural- and endothelial cell-derived factors are produced in the co-culture and improve the integrity of the BBB. In addition, a further improvement of the BBB integrity was achieved by adjusting serum concentrations and growth factors or by the addition of brain pericytes. Under specific conditions expression of angiogenic, angiostatic and neurotrophic factors such as endostatin, pigment epithelium derived factor (PEDF/serpins-F1), tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases (TIMP-1), and vascular endothelial cell growth factor (VEGF) closely mimicked the in vivo situation. Freeze-fracture analysis of these cultures demonstrated the quality and organization of the endothelial tight junction structures and their association to the two different lipidic leaflets of the membrane. Finally, a multi-cell culture model of the BBB with a transendothelial electrical resistance up to 371 (±15) Ω×cm2 was developed, which may be useful for preliminary screening of drug transport across the BBB and to evaluate cellular crosstalk of cells involved in the neurovascular unit.
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- Christian Freese
- REPAIR-lab, Institute of Pathology, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany.
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- REPAIR-lab, Institute of Pathology, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany.
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- Institute of Pathology and Neuropathology, University of Tuebingen, Geschwister-Scholl-Platz, 72074 Tuebingen, Germany.
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- REPAIR-lab, Institute of Pathology, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany.
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- REPAIR-lab, Institute of Pathology, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany.
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Lee HY, Hwang IY, Im H, Koh JY, Kim YH. Non-proteolytic neurotrophic effects of tissue plasminogen activator on cultured mouse cerebrocortical neurons. J Neurochem 2007; 101:1236-47. [PMID: 17498240 DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-4159.2007.04417.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Most biological effects of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), such as fibrinolysis, are mediated by its protease activity. Recent studies, however, have demonstrated that tPA also has several protease-independent effects such as: neuroprotection, microglial activation, and promoting LTP formation. In order to gain a better understanding of how tPA affects neurons, we examined neurite outgrowth and cell survival in low density cerebrocortical neuronal culture in the presence of tPA. tPA enhanced neurite elongation and neuronal survival. tPA protease inhibitors, PAI-1 or PMSF, did not alter either effect. Consistent with neurotrophic effects, tPA activated Raf-K/ERK, PKC and PI3-K/Akt, 5-60 min after treatment. In addition, specific inhibitors of these kinases reduced tPA-induced neurite outgrowth. Interestingly, survival-promoting effect of tPA was attenuated only by PI3-K inhibitors. Activation of signaling kinases suggests that tPA activates an upstream membrane receptor. Thus far, three membrane proteins, low density lipoprotein receptor-related protein (LRP), mannose receptor (MR), and annexin-II (AII), have been identified to bind tPA. While inhibiting LRP or MR did not change tPA-induced neurite outgrowth and cell survival, inhibiting AII blocked neurotrophic effects of tPA. Taken together, our results indicate that tPA has novel, non-proteolytic neurotrophic effects on cultured cortical neurons, which are likely mediated by AII.
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- Hee-Young Lee
- Department of Molecular Biology, Sejong University, Seoul, South Korea
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Del Signore A, De Sanctis V, Di Mauro E, Negri R, Perrone-Capano C, Paggi P. Gene expression pathways induced by axotomy and decentralization of rat superior cervical ganglion neurons. Eur J Neurosci 2006; 23:65-74. [PMID: 16420416 DOI: 10.1111/j.1460-9568.2005.04520.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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To identify genes potentially involved in remodelling synaptic connections, we induced the temporary detachment of pre- and post-synaptic elements by axotomy or denervation of rat superior cervical ganglion neurons. cDNA microarray analysis followed by stringent selection criteria allowed the identification of a panel of genes whose expression was modulated by axotomy at various time points after injury. Among these genes, 11 were validated by real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction on independently prepared samples after superior cervical ganglion neuron axotomy (1, 3 and 6 days) and compared with the effect of decentralization (8 h, 1 and 3 days). These genes code for extracellular matrix/space [apolipoprotein D (apoD), decorin, collagen alpha1 type I, collagen alpha1 type III] and intermediate filament (vimentin) proteins, for modulators of neurite outgrowth (thrombin receptor, plasminogen activator inhibitor-1, bone morphogenetic protein 4, annexin II and S-100-related protein, clone 42C) and for a nerve cell transcription factor (brain finger protein). Eight of these 11 genes showed significant and persistent modulations after both types of injury. Finally, protein levels of apoD were shown to increase in superior cervical ganglion after axotomy. Our results identify hitherto unrecorded genes responsive to axotomy and decentralization of superior cervical ganglion neurons, and probably involved in synapse formation, remodelling and elimination.
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- Arianna Del Signore
- Dipartimento di Biologia Cellulare e dello Sviluppo, Università La Sapienza, Piazzale A. Moro, 5, 00185 Roma, Italy
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Soeda S, Shinomiya K, Ochiai T, Koyanagi S, Toda A, Eyanagi R, Shimeno H. Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 aids nerve growth factor-induced differentiation and survival of pheochromocytoma cells by activating both the extracellular signal-regulated kinase and c-Jun pathways. Neuroscience 2006; 141:101-8. [PMID: 16677772 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2006.03.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2005] [Revised: 03/14/2006] [Accepted: 03/16/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Astrocytes are thought to be critical to neurons' surviving damage caused by ischemic stroke or other injury. Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 is one of the active soluble factors released by astrocytes and regulates plasminogen activator-plasmin proteolytic sequence in the CNS as a serpin. In this study, we show that plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 can promote neurite outgrowth and survival of rat pheochromocytoma cells in serum-deprived conditions, and that this neuroprotective activity is correlated with enhanced activation of both extracellular signal-regulated kinases following a direct phosphorylation of nerve growth factor receptor, Trk A, and of c-Jun. Our results suggest that plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 can act as a neurotrophic factor, protecting neurons from serum deprivation-induced neuron death not only by compensating for nerve growth factor functions, but also by activating the c-Jun/activating protein-1 pathway.
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- S Soeda
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Fukuoka University, 8-19-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka 814-0180, Japan
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Crigler L, Robey RC, Asawachaicharn A, Gaupp D, Phinney DG. Human mesenchymal stem cell subpopulations express a variety of neuro-regulatory molecules and promote neuronal cell survival and neuritogenesis. Exp Neurol 2005; 198:54-64. [PMID: 16336965 DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2005.10.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 455] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2005] [Revised: 06/20/2005] [Accepted: 10/22/2005] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) transplanted at sites of nerve injury are thought to promote functional recovery by producing trophic factors that induce survival and regeneration of host neurons. To evaluate this phenomenon further, we quantified in human MSCs neurotrophin expression levels and their effects on neuronal cell survival and neuritogenesis. Screening a human MSC cDNA library revealed expressed transcripts encoding BDNF and beta-NGF but not NT-3 and NT-4. Immunostaining demonstrated that BDNF and beta-NGF proteins were restricted to specific MSC subpopulations, which was confirmed by ELISA analysis of 56 separate subclones. Using a co-culture assay, we also demonstrated that BDNF expression levels correlated with the ability of MSC populations or subclones to induce survival and neurite outgrowth in the SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cell line. However, these MSC-induced effects were only partially inhibited by a neutralizing anti-BDNF antibody. MSCs were also shown to promote neurite outgrowth within dorsal root ganglion explants despite secreting 25-fold lower level of beta-NGF required exogenously to produce a similar effect. Interrogation of the human MSC transcriptome identified expressed mRNAs encoding various neurite-inducing factors, axon guidance and neural cell adhesion molecules. Moreover, a subset of these transcripts was shown to correlate with BDNF expression in MSC subclones. Collectively, these studies reveal the existence of MSC subpopulations that co-express neurotrophins and other potent neuro-regulatory molecules, which contribute to MSC-induced effects on neuronal cell survival and nerve regeneration. These subpopulations may represent more potent vectors for treating a variety of neurological disorders.
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- Lauren Crigler
- SL-99, Center for Gene Therapy, Tulane University Health Sciences Center, 1430 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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Apostol BL, Illes K, Pallos J, Bodai L, Wu J, Strand A, Schweitzer ES, Olson JM, Kazantsev A, Marsh JL, Thompson LM. Mutant huntingtin alters MAPK signaling pathways in PC12 and striatal cells: ERK1/2 protects against mutant huntingtin-associated toxicity. Hum Mol Genet 2005; 15:273-85. [PMID: 16330479 DOI: 10.1093/hmg/ddi443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Huntington's disease (HD) is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder caused by an expanded polyglutamine (polyQ) tract within the huntingtin protein (Htt). Identifying the pathways that are altered in response to the mutant protein is crucial for understanding the cellular processes impacted by the disease as well as for the rational development of effective pharmacological interventions. Here, expression profiling of a cellular HD model identifies genes that implicate altered mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling. Targeted biochemical studies and pharmacological modulation of these MAPK pathways suggest that mutant Htt affects signaling at upstream points such that both ERK and JNK are activated. Modulation of the ERK pathway suggests that this pathway is associated with cell survival, whereas inhibition of JNK was found to effectively suppress pathogenesis. These studies suggest that pharmacological intervention in MAPK pathways, particularly at the level of ERK activation, may be an appropriate approach to HD therapy.
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- Barbara L Apostol
- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, University of California, Irvine, 92697, USA
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Sporer B, Koedel U, Popp B, Paul R, Pfister HW. Evaluation of cerebrospinal fluid uPA, PAI-1, and soluble uPAR levels in HIV-infected patients. J Neuroimmunol 2005; 163:190-4. [PMID: 15885322 DOI: 10.1016/j.jneuroim.2005.02.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2004] [Accepted: 02/25/2005] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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To evaluate the potential role of the uPAR/uPA/PAI-1 system in HIV-induced blood-brain-barrier (BBB) disruption, CSF uPA-dependent plasminogen activation (PdPA) was analyzed by casein zymography, and CSF protein levels of all three molecules were measured by ELISA. CSF uPAR, but not uPA, PAI-1, or PdPA levels was significantly increased in neurologically compromised HIV+ patients. Only individual patients with severe AIDS dementia complex had increased levels of uPA (but not PAI-1) which fell upon initiation of antiretroviral therapy. The levels of all three molecules did not correlate with the CSF to serum albumin ratio suggesting not an important role in HIV-induced BBB disruption.
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- B Sporer
- Department of Neurology, Ludwig-Maximilians University, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377 Munich, Germany.
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Lee EO, Kang JL, Chong YH. The amyloid-beta peptide suppresses transforming growth factor-beta1-induced matrix metalloproteinase-2 production via Smad7 expression in human monocytic THP-1 cells. J Biol Chem 2005; 280:7845-53. [PMID: 15632190 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m409101200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Accumulation of the amyloid-beta (Abeta) peptide in the brain is a crucial factor in the development of Alzheimer disease. Expression of transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-beta1), an immunosuppressive cytokine, has been associated in vivo with Abeta accumulation in transgenic mice and recently with Abeta clearance by activated microglia, suggesting its deleterious and beneficial effects in neuronal cells. In this study, we demonstrated that TGF-beta1 stimulated the production of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) in a time- and dose-dependent manner in a human monocytic THP-1 cell line. Notably, we found that Abeta1-42 consistently inhibited the TGF-beta1-induced production of MMP-2, the endogenous gene containing Smad response elements, whereas the reverse peptide, Abeta42-1, evidenced little effect. Additionally, Abeta1-42 reduced TGF-beta1-induced increase in plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1). This inhibitory effect of Abeta1-42 was also seen in human astroglial T98G cell line. Furthermore, Abeta1-42 significantly induced the expression of Smad7, which appears in turn to mediate the Abeta suppression of the TGF-beta1-induced MMP-2 production. Indeed, Smad7 overexpression mimicked the inhibitory effect of Abeta1-42 on TGF-beta1-induced MMP-2 production. Importantly, Abeta1-42 markedly suppressed the transactivation of the transfected reporter construct, p3TP-Lux, which contains TGF-beta1-inducible Smad response elements. This was concomitant with a decreased MMP-2 production in TGF-beta1-treated cells. Inhibition of cellular Smad7 levels via the small interference RNA method significantly ameliorated the Abeta1-42-mediated suppression of TGF-beta1-inducible transcription reporter activity, thereby restoring MMP-2 induction, whereas Smad7 transfection down-regulated TGF-beta1-inducible transcription reporter activity. Collectively, these data suggest that Abeta1-42 may play an important role in the negative regulation of TGF-beta1-induced MMP-2 production via Smad7 expression.
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- Eun Ok Lee
- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Division of Molecular Biology and Neuroscience, Ewha Medical Research Institute, Ewha Womans University, 911-1, Mok-6-dong, Yangcheonku, Seoul 158-710, Korea
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