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Pitaraki E, Jagirdar RM, Rouka E, Bartosova M, Sinis SI, Gourgoulianis KI, Eleftheriadis T, Stefanidis I, Liakopoulos V, Hatzoglou C, Schmitt CP, Zarogiannis SG. 2-Deoxy-glucose ameliorates the peritoneal mesothelial and endothelial barrier function perturbation occurring due to Peritoneal Dialysis fluids exposure. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2024; 693:149376. [PMID: 38104523 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2023.149376] [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: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Peritoneal dialysis (PD) and prolonged exposure to PD fluids (PDF) induce peritoneal membrane (PM) fibrosis and hypervascularity, leading to functional PM degeneration. 2-deoxy-glucose (2-DG) has shown potential as PM antifibrotic by inhibiting hyper-glycolysis induced mesothelial-to-mesenchymal transition (MMT). We investigated whether administration of 2-DG with several PDF affects the permeability of mesothelial and endothelial barrier of the PM. The antifibrotic effect of 2-DG was confirmed by the gel contraction assay with embedded mesothelial (MeT-5A) or endothelial (EA.hy926) cells cultured in Dianeal® 2.5 % (CPDF), BicaVera® 2.3 % (BPDF), Balance® 2.3 % (LPDF) with/without 2-DG addition (0.2 mM), and qPCR for αSMA, CDH2 genes. Moreover, 2-DG effect was tested on the permeability of monolayers of mesothelial and endothelial cells by monitoring the transmembrane resistance (RTM), FITC-dextran (10, 70 kDa) diffusion and mRNA expression levels of CLDN-1 to -5, ZO1, SGLT1, and SGLT2 genes. Contractility of MeT-5A cells in CPDF/2-DG was decreased, accompanied by αSMA (0.17 ± 0.03) and CDH2 (2.92 ± 0.29) gene expression fold changes. Changes in αSMA, CDH2 were found in EA.hy926 cells, though αSMA also decreased under LPDF/2-DG incubation (0.42 ± 0.02). Overall, 2-DG mitigated the PDF-induced alterations in mesothelial and endothelial barrier function as shown by RTM, dextran transport and expression levels of the CLDN-1 to -5, ZO1, and SGLT2. Thus, supplementation of PDF with 2-DG not only reduces MMT but also improves functional permeability characteristics of the PM mesothelial and endothelial barrier.
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- Eleanna Pitaraki
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, BIOPOLIS, 41500, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, BIOPOLIS, 41500, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, GAIOPOLIS, 41500, Larissa, Greece
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- Pediatric Nephrology, Center for Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University of Heidelberg, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, BIOPOLIS, 41500, Larissa, Greece; Department of Respiratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, BIOPOLIS, 41500, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, BIOPOLIS, 41500, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, BIOPOLIS, 41500, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, BIOPOLIS, 41500, Larissa, Greece
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- 2(nd) Department of Nephrology, AHEPA Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54636, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, BIOPOLIS, 41500, Larissa, Greece
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- Pediatric Nephrology, Center for Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University of Heidelberg, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, BIOPOLIS, 41500, Larissa, Greece.
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Solenov EI, Baturina GS, Katkova LE, Yang B, Zarogiannis SG. Methods to Measure Water Permeability. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2023; 1398:343-361. [PMID: 36717506 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-7415-1_24] [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: 02/01/2023]
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Water permeability is a key feature of the cell plasma membranes, and it has seminal importance for several cell functions such as cell volume regulation, cell proliferation, cell migration, and angiogenesis to name a few. The transport of water occurs mainly through plasma membrane water channels, aquaporins. Aquaporins have very important function in physiological and pathophysiological states. Due to the above, the experimental assessment of the water permeability of cells and tissues is necessary. The development of new methodologies of measuring water permeability is a vibrant scientific field that constantly develops during the last three decades along with the advances in imaging mainly. In this chapter we describe and critically assess several methods that have been developed for the measurement of water permeability both in living cells and in tissues with a focus in the first category.
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- Evgeniy I Solenov
- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia.
- Novosibirsk State Technical University, Novosibirsk, Russia.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, BIOPOLIS, Larissa, Greece
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Role of Peritoneal Mesothelial Cells in the Progression of Peritoneal Metastases. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14122856. [PMID: 35740521 PMCID: PMC9221366 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14122856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Peritoneal metastatic cancer comprises a heterogeneous group of primary tumors that originate in the peritoneal cavity or metastasize into the peritoneal cavity from a different origin. Metastasis is a characteristic of end-stage disease, often indicative of a poor prognosis with limited treatment options. Peritoneal mesothelial cells (PMCs) are a thin layer of cells present on the surface of the peritoneum. They display differentiated characteristics in embryonic development and adults, representing the first cell layer encountering peritoneal tumors to affect their progression. PMCs have been traditionally considered a barrier to the intraperitoneal implantation and metastasis of tumors; however, recent studies indicate that PMCs can either inhibit or actively promote tumor progression through distinct mechanisms. This article presents a review of the role of PMCs in the progression of peritoneum implanted tumors, offering new ideas for therapeutic targets and related research.
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Alanyl-Glutamine Restores Tight Junction Organization after Disruption by a Conventional Peritoneal Dialysis Fluid. Biomolecules 2020; 10:biom10081178. [PMID: 32823646 PMCID: PMC7464725 DOI: 10.3390/biom10081178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Understanding and targeting the molecular basis of peritoneal solute and protein transport is essential to improve peritoneal dialysis (PD) efficacy and patient outcome. Supplementation of PD fluids (PDF) with alanyl-glutamine (AlaGln) increased small solute transport and reduced peritoneal protein loss in a recent clinical trial. Transepithelial resistance and 10 kDa and 70 kDa dextran transport were measured in primary human endothelial cells (HUVEC) exposed to conventional acidic, glucose degradation products (GDP) containing PDF (CPDF) and to low GDP containing PDF (LPDF) with and without AlaGln. Zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1) and claudin-5 were quantified by Western blot and immunofluorescence and in mice exposed to saline and CPDF for 7 weeks by digital imaging analyses. Spatial clustering of ZO-1 molecules was assessed by single molecule localization microscopy. AlaGln increased transepithelial resistance, and in CPDF exposed HUVEC decreased dextran transport rates and preserved claudin-5 and ZO-1 abundance. Endothelial clustering of membrane bound ZO-1 was higher in CPDF supplemented with AlaGln. In mice, arteriolar endothelial claudin-5 was reduced in CPDF, but restored with AlaGln, while mesothelial claudin-5 abundance was unchanged. AlaGln supplementation seals the peritoneal endothelial barrier, and when supplemented to conventional PD fluid increases claudin-5 and ZO-1 abundance and clustering of ZO-1 in the endothelial cell membrane.
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Markov AG, Fedorova AA, Usoltseva EO, Kruglova NM, Burdin VV, Amasheh S. Electrophysiological Parameters of Different Regions of the Rat Peritoneum. J EVOL BIOCHEM PHYS+ 2020. [DOI: 10.1134/s0022093020010068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Bird SD. Calcium mediates cell shape change in human peritoneal mesothelial cells. Cell Calcium 2018; 72:116-126. [PMID: 29730478 DOI: 10.1016/j.ceca.2018.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2017] [Revised: 01/15/2018] [Accepted: 02/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Mast cells in the peritoneal membrane (PM) may degranulate to release preformed inflammatory mediators including histamine which is capable of diffusing into the surrounding interstitium, modulating cells in their vicinity including, human peritoneal mesothelial cells (hPMC). The present study aimed to investigate the quorum intracellular calcium ([Ca2+i]) response to histamine compared to the membrane soluble ionophore, A23187, in adherent cultured hPMC. To examine [Ca2+i] handling, Fura - 2 loaded cells were exposed to histamine and A23187. Agonist induced transient [Ca2+i] event(s) (TCE) were defined and compared including, resting calcium, peak height, recovery and transient kinetics. Changes in cell shape were examined with immunocytochemistry of the cortical actin (CA) and microtubule (MT) cytoskeleton. To investigate whether histamine induced changes in cell shape were mediated by [Ca2+i], mobilization of [Ca2+i] was prevented with 20 μmol/l of the calcium chelator 1,2-bis-(2-aminophenoxy) ethane-N,N,N',N'-tetraacetic acid (BAPTA-AM). Histamine produced a dose dependent increase of [Ca2+i], maximal at 1.0 mmol/l which recovered to the pre-challenge resting value. Transient multiplicity with repeated challenge was evident below a histamine threshold of 10-2 mmol/l. Morphometric analysis of MTs and CA showed significant cell elongation plus histamine and A23187. The histamine induced cell elongation was eliminated with [Ca2+i] clamping. This data indicated that increased [Ca2+i] was essential for cell elongation and the formation of stress fibres and therefore has a pivotal role in the regulation of the PM barrier.
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- Stephen D Bird
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of Medicine, Dunedin School of Medicine, The University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
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Arsenopoulou ZV, Taitzoglou IA, Molyvdas PA, Gourgoulianis KI, Hatzoglou C, Zarogiannis SG. Silver nanoparticles alter the permeability of sheep pleura and of sheep and human pleural mesothelial cell monolayers. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2017; 50:212-215. [PMID: 28192750 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2017.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2016] [Revised: 01/16/2017] [Accepted: 02/04/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Nanoparticles have been implicated in the development of pleural effusions in exposed factory workers while in experimental animal studies it has been shown that they induce inflammation, fibrosis and carcinogenesis in the pleura. The scope of this study was to investigate the direct effects of silver nanoparticles exposure on the membrane permeability of sheep parietal pleura, of primary sheep pleural cell monolayers and on a human mesothelial cell line. Our findings suggest that acute (30min) exposure increases the pleural permeability ex vivo, while longer (24h) exposure in vivo leads to late decrease of the pleural cell monolayers permeability.
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- Zoi V Arsenopoulou
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, BIOPOLIS, Larissa 41500, Greece
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- Laboratory of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, BIOPOLIS, Larissa 41500, Greece
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, BIOPOLIS, Larissa 41500, Greece
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, BIOPOLIS, Larissa 41500, Greece
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, BIOPOLIS, Larissa 41500, Greece.
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Methods to Measure Water Permeability. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2017; 969:263-276. [DOI: 10.1007/978-94-024-1057-0_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Nikitidou O, Peppa VI, Leivaditis K, Eleftheriadis T, Zarogiannis SG, Liakopoulos V. Animal models in peritoneal dialysis. Front Physiol 2015; 6:244. [PMID: 26388781 PMCID: PMC4555018 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2015.00244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2015] [Accepted: 08/17/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Peritoneal dialysis (PD) has been extensively used over the past years as a method of kidney replacement therapy for patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD). In an attempt to better understand the properties of the peritoneal membrane and the mechanisms involved in major complications associated with PD, such as inflammation, peritonitis and peritoneal injury, both in vivo and ex vivo animal models have been used. The aim of the present review is to briefly describe the animal models that have been used, and comment on the main problems encountered while working with these models. Moreover, the differences characterizing these animal models, as well as, the differences with humans are highlighted. Finally, it is suggested that the use of standardized protocols is a necessity in order to take full advantage of animal models, extrapolate their results in humans, overcome the problems related to PD and help promote its use.
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- Olga Nikitidou
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, 1st Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, BIOPOLIS, University of Thessaly Larissa, Greece
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, 1st Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, 1st Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, BIOPOLIS, University of Thessaly Larissa, Greece
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, 1st Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki, Greece
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VEGF increases the permeability of sheep pleura ex vivo through VEGFR2 stimulation. Cytokine 2014; 69:284-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2014.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2013] [Revised: 05/30/2014] [Accepted: 06/08/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Kouritas VK, Tepetes K, Spyridakis M, Theodosopoulou KV, Gourgoulianis KI, Molyvdas PA, Hatzoglou C. Role of histamine in altering fluid recycling in normal and post-traumatic rabbit peritoneum. Inflammation 2013; 37:534-41. [PMID: 24218196 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-013-9767-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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This study aims to investigate if histamine induces electrochemical alterations in the normal and post-traumatic peritoneum. Peritoneal rabbit specimens were obtained before surgery and 10 days post-operatively and were mounted in Ussing chambers. Histamine solutions were added facing the intra-peritoneal and outer-peritoneal surface. Dimetindene maleate-, cetirizine-, and ranitidine-pretreated specimens were used to investigate histamine receptor involvement, whereas amiloride- and ouabain-pretreated specimens were used to investigate ion transportation blockage involvement. Trans-mesothelial resistance (R(TM)) was determined. Histamine-increased R(TM) intra-peritoneally and decreased it outer-peritoneally. A less intense effect was induced in post-traumatic specimens. Dimetindene maleate, cetirizine, amiloride, and ouabain totally inhibited this effect, whereas ranitidine only had a partial effect. Histamine induces electrochemical alterations in the normal and post-operative peritoneum. This effect is mediated by interaction with histamine receptors, hindering the normal process of ion trans-mesothelial transportation.
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- Vasileios K Kouritas
- Department of Physiology, Medical School, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece,
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Filippidis A, Zarogiannis S, Ioannou M, Gourgoulianis K, Molyvdas PA, Hatzoglou C. Transmembrane resistance and histology of isolated sheep leptomeninges. Neurol Res 2013; 32:205-8. [DOI: 10.1179/174313209x414489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Filippidis AS, Zarogiannis SG, Ioannou M, Gourgoulianis K, Molyvdas PA, Hatzoglou C. Permeability of the arachnoid and pia mater. The role of ion channels in the leptomeningeal physiology. Childs Nerv Syst 2012; 28:533-40. [PMID: 22252717 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-012-1688-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2011] [Accepted: 01/05/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this paper is to study the ionic permeability of the leptomeninges related to the effect of ouabain (sodium-potassium-ATPase inhibitor) and amiloride (epithelial sodium channel (ENaC) inhibitor) on the tissue, as well as identify the presence of ion channels. METHODS Cranial leptomeningeal samples from 26 adult sheep were isolated. Electrophysiological measurements were performed with Ussing system and transmembrane resistance values (R(TM) in Ω*cm(2)) obtained over time. Experiments were conducted with the application of ouabain 10(-3) M or amiloride 10(-5) M at the arachnoidal and pial sides. Immunohistochemical studies of leptomeningeal tissue were prepared with alpha-1 sodium-potassium-ATPase (ATP1A1), beta-ENaC, and delta-ENaC subunit antibodies. RESULTS The application of ouabain at the arachnoidal side raised the transmembrane resistance statistically significantly and thus decreased its ionic permeability. The addition of ouabain at the pial side led also to a significant but less profound increment in transmembrane resistance. The addition of amiloride at the arachnoidal or pial side did not produce any statistical significant change in the R(TM) from controls (p > 0.05). Immunohistochemistry confirmed the presence of the ATP1A1 and beta- and delta-ENaC subunits at the leptomeninges. CONCLUSIONS In summary, leptomeningeal tissue possesses sodium-potassium-ATPase and ENaC ion channels. The application of ouabain alters the ionic permeability of the leptomeninges thus reflecting the role of sodium-potassium-ATPase. Amiloride application did not alter the ionic permeability of leptomeninges possibly due to localization of ENaC channels towards the subarachnoid space, away from the experimental application sites. The above properties of the tissue could potentially be related to cerebrospinal fluid turnover at this interface.
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- Aristotelis S Filippidis
- Department of Physiology, Medical School, University of Thessaly BIOPOLIS, 41110 Larissa, Greece.
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Zarogiannis S, Deligiorgi T, Stefanidis I, Liakopoulos V, Gourgoulianis K, Molyvdas PA, Hatzoglou C. Dexamethasone decreases the transmesothelial electrical resistance of the parietal and visceral pleura. J Physiol Sci 2009; 59:335-9. [PMID: 19462220 PMCID: PMC10717257 DOI: 10.1007/s12576-009-0042-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2009] [Accepted: 04/19/2009] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The effect of dexamethasone on the transmesothelial electrical resistance (R(TM)) of sheep pleura was investigated by Ussing chamber experiments. Our results show that dexamethasone decreases the R(TM) of sheep pleurae, in part by stimulation of glucocorticoid receptors. This finding may be of importance in regard to the faster resolution of corticosteroid-treated pleural effusions.
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- Sotirios Zarogiannis
- Department of Physiology, University of Thessaly Medical School, Mezourlo Hill, 41110 Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Physiology, University of Thessaly Medical School, Mezourlo Hill, 41110 Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Nephrology, University of Thessaly Medical School, Mezourlo Hill, 41110 Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Nephrology, University of Thessaly Medical School, Mezourlo Hill, 41110 Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, University of Thessaly Medical School, Mezourlo Hill, 41110 Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Physiology, University of Thessaly Medical School, Mezourlo Hill, 41110 Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Physiology, University of Thessaly Medical School, Mezourlo Hill, 41110 Larissa, Greece
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Nie HG, Tucker T, Su XF, Na T, Peng JB, Smith PR, Idell S, Ji HL. Expression and regulation of epithelial Na+ channels by nucleotides in pleural mesothelial cells. Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol 2008; 40:543-54. [PMID: 18927349 DOI: 10.1165/rcmb.2008-0166oc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Pleural effusions are commonly clinical disorders, resulting from the imbalance between pleural fluid turnover and reabsorption. The mechanisms underlying pleural fluid clearance across the mesothelium remain to be elucidated. We hypothesized that epithelial Na(+) channel (ENaC) is expressed and forms the molecular basis of the amiloride-sensitive resistance in human mesothelial cells. Our RT-PCR results showed that three ENaC subunits, namely, alpha, beta, gamma, and two delta ENaC subunits, are expressed in human primary pleural mesothelial cells, a human mesothelioma cell line (M9K), and mouse pleural tissue. In addition, Western blotting and immunofluorescence microscopy studies revealed that alpha, beta, gamma, and delta ENaC subunits are expressed in primary human mesothelial cells and M9K cells at the protein level. An amiloride-inhibitable short-circuit current was detected in M9K monolayers and mouse pleural tissues when mounted in Ussing chambers. Whole-cell patch clamp recordings showed an ENaC-like channel with an amiloride concentration producing 50% inhibition of 12 microM in M9K cells. This cation channel has a high affinity for extracellular Na+ ions (K(m): 53 mM). The ion selectivity of this channel to cations follows the same order as ENaC: Li+ > Na+ > K+. The unitary Li(+) conductance was 15 pS in on-cell patches. Four ENaC subunits form a functional Na+ channel when coinjected into Xenopus oocytes. Furthermore, we found that both forskolin and cGMP increased the short-circuit currents in mouse pleural tissues. Taken together, our data demonstrate that the ENaC channels are biochemically and functionally expressed in human pleural mesothelial cells, and can be up-regulated by cyclic AMP and cyclic GMP.
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- Hong-Guang Nie
- Department of Biochemistry, Texas Lung Injury Institute, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, Tyler, TX 75708, USA
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Mesothelial cells are specialized epithelial cells, which line the pleural, pericardial, and peritoneal cavities. Accumulating evidence suggests that the monolayer of mesothelial cells is permeable to electrolyte and fluid, and thereby govern both fluid secretion and re-absorption in the serosal cavities. Disorders in these salt and fluid transport systems may be fundamental in the pathogenesis of pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, and ascites. In this review, we discuss the location, physiological function, and regulation of active transport (Na(+)-K(+)-ATPase) systems, cation and anion channels (Na(+), K(+), Cl(-), and Ca(2+) channels), antiport (exchangers) systems, and symport (co-transporters) systems, and water channels (aquaporins). These secretive and absorptive pathways across mesothelial monolayer cells for electrolytes and fluid may provide pivotal therapeutical targets for novel clinical intervention in edematous diseases of serous cavities.
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- Hong-Long Ji
- Department of Biochemistry, Texas Lung Injury Institute, University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, Tyler, TX 75708, USA
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