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Shao X, Li C, Liang J, Changzhong L. Metformin enhances epithelial cell growth inhibition via the protein kinase-insulin-like growth factor binding protein-1 pathway. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2024; 44:2321651. [PMID: 38466134 DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2024.2321651] [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: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Abnormal stromal-epithelial cell communication is a pathogenic mechanism in endometriosis, and metformin can modulate it. Insulin-like growth factor binding protein-1 (IGFBP1) plays a role in endometriosis, but the exact mechanism is unknown. IGFBP1 is reportedly a downstream target of metformin in some diseases. We aimed to investigate the role of IGFBP1 in endometriosis development, whether it is associated with abnormal communication, and whether metformin affects IGFBP1 expression. METHODS Patients who underwent surgical treatment for endometriosis or other diseases were enrolled. Ten patients with ovarian-type endometriosis and eight patients each who underwent surgical treatment for other lesions with or without endometriosis were selected, and their tissues taken for cell proliferation, western blotting, polymerase chain reaction, and knockdown experiments. RESULTS Ectopic and eutopic stromal cells (EcSCs and EuSCs) lost their ability to inhibit epithelial cell proliferation, and IGFBP1 expression was downregulated in both groups of stromal cells compared to that in normal stromal cells (NSCs; 1.09 vs. 0.25, p = .0002 1.09 vs. 0.57, p = .0029). In an EcSC IGFBP1 overexpression model, the ability of EcSCs to inhibit epithelial cell proliferation was enhanced (EdU positivity decreased from 38% to 25%, p = .0001). Furthermore, adenosine 5'-monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) phosphorylation was downregulated in EcSCs and EuSCs compared to that in NSCs (0.99 vs. 0.42, p = .0006/0.99 vs. 0.57, p = 0.0032). Treatment of EcSCs with metformin increased AMPK phosphorylation (0.47 vs. 1.04, p = .0107) while upregulating IGFBP1 expression (0.69 vs. 1.01, p = .0164), whereas pre-treatment with an AMPK phosphorylation inhibitor abrogated metformin-induced IGFBP1 upregulation. CONCLUSIONS IGFBP1 mediates aberrant stromal-epithelial communication in endometriosis. Metformin can upregulate IGFBP1 expression in EcSCs by activating AMPK, and upregulated IGFBP1 enhances the inhibition of epithelial cell proliferation. IGFBP1 is expected to be a therapeutic target for endometriosis.
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- Xuping Shao
- Department of Gynaecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Outpatient Clinic, the People's Hospital of Pingyi County, Linyi, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gynaecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Department of Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gynaecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shenzhen Hospital, Peking University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shenzhen PKU-HKUST Medical Center, Shenzhen, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory on Technology for Early Diagnosis of Major Gynecologic Diseases, Shenzhen, China
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Yao J, Zhang LJ, Zhou Z, Hua MF. NK-92 cells activated by IL-2 inhibit the progression of endometriosis in vitro. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2024; 44:2372682. [PMID: 39034630 DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2024.2372682] [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: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Interleukin (IL)-2 is a key cytokine capable of modulating the immune response by activating natural killer (NK) cells. This study was recruited to explore the therapeutic potential of IL-2-activated NK-92 cells in endometriosis in vitro. METHODS Ectopic endometrial stromal cells (EESCs) were isolated and co-cultured with IL-2-activated NK-92 cells at varying effector-to-target (E:T) ratios (1:0 [Control], 1:1, 1:3, and 1:9). The viability, cytotoxicity, and cell surface antigen expression of IL-2-activated NK-92 cells were assessed. The viability, apoptosis, invasion, and migration ability of EESCs co-cultured with NK-92 cells at different ratios were evaluated. The apoptosis-related proteins, invasion and migration-related proteins as well as MEK/ERK pathway were examined via western blot. Each experiment was repeated three times. RESULTS IL-2 activation enhanced NK-92 cytotoxicity in a concentration-dependent manner. Co-culturing EESCs with IL-2-activated NK-92 cells at E:T ratios of 1:1, 1:3, and 1:9 reduced EESC viability by 20%, 45%, and 70%, respectively, compared to the control group. Apoptosis rates in EESCs increased in correlation with the NK-92 cell proportion, with the highest rate observed at a 1:9 ratio. Moreover, EESC invasion and migration were significantly inhibited by IL-2-activated NK-92 cells, with a 60% reduction in invasion and a 50% decrease in migration at the 1:9 ratio. Besides, the MEK/ERK signalling pathway was down-regulated in EESCs by IL-2-activated NK-92 cells. CONCLUSION IL-2-activated NK-92 cells exhibit potent cytotoxic effects against EESCs. They promote EESC apoptosis and inhibit viability, invasion, and migration through modulating the MEK/ERK signalling pathway.
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- Jun Yao
- Department of Gynecology, Lianyungang Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Lianyungang Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Lianyungang Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Lianyungang Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China
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Tang Y, Lu X, Lin K, Li J, Yuan M, Lin K. m6A methylation of RNF43 inhibits the progression of endometriosis through regulating oxidative phosphorylation via NDUFS1. J Cell Physiol 2024:e31367. [PMID: 38988031 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.31367] [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: 04/05/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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Oxidative phosphorylation is becoming increasingly important in the induction and development of endometriosis. Recently, it has been reported that ring finger protein 43 (RNF43) is involved in the process of oxidative phosphorylation, but the mechanism remains unclear. Our investigation is to delve into the roles of RNF43 in endometriosis and elucidate the related mechanisms. We found RNF43 was downregulated in ectopic endometrial tissue and primary ectopic endometrial stromal cells (ECESCs). Knockdown of RNF43 enhanced cell viability and migration by activating oxidative phosphorylation in eutopic endometrial stromal cells (EUESCs), while overexpression of RNF43 led to the opposite results. Moreover, RNF43 reinforced the ubiquitination and degradation of NADH dehydrogenase Fe-S protein 1 (NDUFS1) by interacting with it. Likewise to RNF43 overexpression, NDUFS1 silencing inhibited cell viability, migration, and oxidative phosphorylation in ECESCs. NDUFS1 was a downstream target of RNF43, mediating its biological role in endometriosis. Interestingly, the expression and stability of RNF43 mRNA were regulated by the Methyltransferase-like 3 (METTL3)/IGF2BP2 m6A modification axis. The results of rat experiments showed decreased RNF43 expression and increased NDUFS1 expression in endometriosis rats, which was enhanced by METTL3 inhibition. Those observations indicated that m6A methylation-mediated RNF43 negatively affects viability and migration of endometrial stromal cells through regulating oxidative phosphorylation via NDUFS1. The discovery of METTL3/RNF43/NDUFS1 axis suggested promising therapeutic targets for endometriosis.
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- Yuxia Tang
- The Second Affiliated School of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The Second Affiliated School of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Zhejiang University ZJU-Uoe institute, Haining, China
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- The Second Affiliated School of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Hangzhou Normal University Division of Health Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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Yang M, Jiang H, Ding X, Zhang L, Zhang H, Chen J, Li L, He X, Huang Z, Chen Q. Multi-omics integration highlights the role of ubiquitination in endometriosis fibrosis. J Transl Med 2024; 22:445. [PMID: 38735939 PMCID: PMC11089738 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-024-05245-0] [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: 03/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Endometriosis, characterized by the presence of active endometrial-like tissues outside the uterus, causes symptoms like dysmenorrhea and infertility due to the fibrosis of endometrial cells, which involves excessive deposition of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins. Ubiquitination, an important post-transcriptional modification, regulates various biological processes in human diseases. However, its role in the fibrosis process in endometriosis remains unclear. METHODS We employed multi-omics approaches on two cohorts of endometriosis patients with 39 samples. GO terms and KEGG pathways enrichment analyses were used to investigate the functional changes involved in endometriosis. Pearson's correlation coefficient analysis was conducted to explore the relationship between global proteome and ubiquitylome in endometriosis. The protein expression levels of ubiquitin-, fibrosis-related proteins, and E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase TRIM33 were validated via Western blot. Transfecting human endometrial stroma cells (hESCs) with TRIM33 small interfering RNA (siRNA) in vitro to explore how TRIM33 affects fibrosis-related proteins. RESULTS Integration of proteomics and transcriptomics showed genes with concurrent change of both mRNA and protein level which involved in ECM production in ectopic endometria. Ubiquitylomics distinguished 1647 and 1698 ubiquitinated lysine sites in the ectopic (EC) group compared to the normal (NC) and eutopic (EU) groups, respectively. Further multi-omics integration highlighted the essential role of ubiquitination in key fibrosis regulators in endometriosis. Correlation analysis between proteome and ubiquitylome showed correlation coefficients of 0.32 and 0.36 for ubiquitinated fibrosis proteins in EC/NC and EC/EU groups, respectively, indicating positive regulation of fibrosis-related protein expression by ubiquitination in ectopic lesions. We identified ubiquitination in 41 pivotal proteins within the fibrosis-related pathway of endometriosis. Finally, the elevated expression of TGFBR1/α-SMA/FAP/FN1/Collagen1 proteins in EC tissues were validated across independent samples. More importantly, we demonstrated that both the mRNA and protein levels of TRIM33 were reduced in endometriotic tissues. Knockdown of TRIM33 promoted TGFBR1/p-SMAD2/α-SMA/FN1 protein expressions in hESCs but did not significantly affect Collagen1/FAP levels, suggesting its inhibitory effect on fibrosis in vitro. CONCLUSIONS This study, employing multi-omics approaches, provides novel insights into endometriosis ubiquitination profiles and reveals aberrant expression of the E3 ubiquitin ligase TRIM33 in endometriotic tissues, emphasizing their critical involvement in fibrosis pathogenesis and potential therapeutic targets.
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- Mengjie Yang
- Clinical Medical Research Center for Gynecological Reproductive Health of Fujian Province, Laboratory of Research and Diagnosis of Gynecological Diseases of Xiamen City, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the First Affliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- National Institute for Data Science in Health and Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Clinical Medical Research Center for Gynecological Reproductive Health of Fujian Province, Laboratory of Research and Diagnosis of Gynecological Diseases of Xiamen City, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the First Affliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Clinical Medical Research Center for Gynecological Reproductive Health of Fujian Province, Laboratory of Research and Diagnosis of Gynecological Diseases of Xiamen City, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the First Affliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- National Institute for Data Science in Health and Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Clinical Medical Research Center for Gynecological Reproductive Health of Fujian Province, Laboratory of Research and Diagnosis of Gynecological Diseases of Xiamen City, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the First Affliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Clinical Medical Research Center for Gynecological Reproductive Health of Fujian Province, Laboratory of Research and Diagnosis of Gynecological Diseases of Xiamen City, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the First Affliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Clinical Medical Research Center for Gynecological Reproductive Health of Fujian Province, Laboratory of Research and Diagnosis of Gynecological Diseases of Xiamen City, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the First Affliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.
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- Clinical Medical Research Center for Gynecological Reproductive Health of Fujian Province, Laboratory of Research and Diagnosis of Gynecological Diseases of Xiamen City, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the First Affliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.
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- Clinical Medical Research Center for Gynecological Reproductive Health of Fujian Province, Laboratory of Research and Diagnosis of Gynecological Diseases of Xiamen City, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the First Affliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.
- National Institute for Data Science in Health and Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.
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Ji J, Wang H, Yuan M, Li J, Song X, Lin K. Exosomes from ectopic endometrial stromal cells promote M2 macrophage polarization by delivering miR-146a-5p. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 128:111573. [PMID: 38278065 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.111573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Ectopic endometrial stromal cells (ESCs) and M2 macrophages co-exist in the lesions of endometriosis and participate in the occurrence and progression of endometriosis. However, the interaction between ectopic ESCs and M2-type macrophage polarization is poorly understood. This study aims to investigate the effect of exosomes released from ectopic ESCs on M2 macrophage polarization and the potential mechanism. METHODS Human THP-1 monocytic cells induced macrophage differentiation (M0) and M2 polarization. Ectopic ESCs and their exosomes were used to stimulate M2 macrophages. M2 macrophage polarization was examined by detecting CD163 and ARG1 expression. Exosomal microRNAs were analyzed by small-RNA sequencing. RESULTS Our in vitro results suggest that exosomes of ectopic ESCs promoted M2 macrophage polarization. Meanwhile, The miR-146a-5p level was highly increased in ectopic ESCs and their exosomes and promoted the role of exosomes in M2 macrophage polarization. As a target, TRAF6 overexpression inhibits the function of miR-146a-5p mimic on M2 macrophage polarization. In the rat model, exosomes from ectopic ESCs contribute to the development of endometriosis. CONCLUSIONS It was suggested that exosomes derived from ectopic ESCs promote the M2 macrophage polarization by delivering miR-146a-5p targeting TRAF6 in the pathological process of endometriosis.
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- Jiaqi Ji
- Hangzhou Normal University Division of Health Sciences, Yuhangtang Road 2318, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, PR China
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- Department of Gynecology, the First People's Hospital of Tongxiang, Jiaochang Road 1918, Tongxiang, Zhejiang 314500, PR China
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- Hangzhou Normal University Division of Health Sciences, Yuhangtang Road 2318, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, PR China
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- Department of Gynecology, Women's Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Kunpeng Road 369, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310000, PR China
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- Department of Gynecology, Women's Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Kunpeng Road 369, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310000, PR China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Affiliated Hangzhou Chest Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, PR China.
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Yang X, Yan K, Zhan Q, Chen H, Pei CZ, Zhu L. Exploration of Diagnostic Deubiquitinating Enzymes in Endometriosis and Its Immune Infiltration. Biochem Genet 2024:10.1007/s10528-023-10653-w. [PMID: 38302849 DOI: 10.1007/s10528-023-10653-w] [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: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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The mechanism involved in the pathogenesis of endometriosis is poorly understood. The purpose of this study is to identify key deubiquitinating enzymes (DUBs) for endometriosis diagnosis and elucidate the possible mechanism, offering novel insights for noninvasive early diagnosis and treatment. Four gene expression datasets were employed from the Gene Expression Omnibus to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between endometriosis and normal controls. GO and KEGG pathways were performed for enrichment analysis. Calibration curves, ROC, DCA, and clinical impact curves verified the clinical usefulness of the nomogram model. In addition, the ssGSEA method was conducted to estimate 23 types of immune cells. A specific DUB gene signature was constructed with Lasso regression, univariate logistic regression, and SVM analysis. RT-qPCR validated the expression of biomarkers. A total of 85 endometriosis-related DUBs were identified in the eutopic endometrium. Among them, 20 DUBs were found to be correlated with the severity of endometriosis. A diagnostic risk model based on five DUB-related genes (USP21, USP48, ZRANB1, COPS5, and EIF3F) was developed using lasso-cox regression analysis. The nomogram model exhibited a strong predictive ability to diagnose endometriosis. KEGG analysis revealed that ubiquitin-mediated proteolysis was activated in patients suffering from severe symptoms. Analysis of immune cell infiltration revealed a positive correlation between USP21 and multiple immune cells in the eutopic endometrium. However, EIF3F showed an opposite relationship. Dysregulation of DUBs was related to the immune microenvironment in endometriosis. Results from RT-qPCR confirmed the expression of DEGs in clinical samples. In summary, the diagnostic model for endometriosis constructed using five differentially expressed DUB genes demonstrates strong diagnostic capability, suggesting that these genes could serve as potential candidate biomarkers and therapeutic targets.
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- Xinyun Yang
- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Women's Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Women's Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Women's Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Hangzhou Women's Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Yanbian University Hospital, Yanji, Jilin, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Women's Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
- Department of Gynecology, Hangzhou Women's Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
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Hou S, Zhao T, Deng B, Li C, Li W, Huang H, Hang Q. USP10 promotes migration and cisplatin resistance in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma cells. Med Oncol 2023; 41:33. [PMID: 38150085 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-023-02272-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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Cisplatin-based chemotherapy is the main treatment option for advanced or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). However, most ESCC patients develop drug resistance within 2 years after receiving cisplatin chemotherapy. Ubiquitin-specific protease 10 (USP10) is abnormally expressed in a variety of cancers, but the mechanistic roles of USP10 in ESCC are still obscure. Here, the effects of USP10 on the migration and cisplatin resistance of ESCC in vivo and in vitro and the underlying mechanisms have been investigated by bioinformatics analysis, RT-PCR, western blotting, immunoprecipitation, immunohistochemistry, cell migration and MTS cell proliferation assays, deubiquitination assay, and mouse tail vein injection model. USP10 was significantly up-regulated in ESCC tissues compared with adjacent normal tissues in both public databases and clinical samples and was closely associated with overall survival. Subsequent results revealed that USP10 contributed to the migration and cisplatin resistance of ESCC cells, while knocking down USP10 in cisplatin-resistant cells exhibited opposite effects in vitro and in vivo. Further Co-IP experiments showed that integrin β1 and YAP might be targets for USP10 deubiquitination. Moreover, deficiency of USP10 significantly inhibited the migrative and chemo-resistant abilities of ESCC cells, which could be majorly reversed by integrin β1 or YAP reconstitution. Altogether, USP10 was required for migration and cisplatin resistance in ESCC through deubiquinating and stabilizing integrin β1/YAP, highlighting that inhibition of USP10 may be a potential therapeutic strategy for ESCC.
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- Sicong Hou
- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, Jiangsu Province, China
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, Jiangsu Province, China
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, Jiangsu Province, China
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First People's Hospital of Yancheng, Yancheng, 224006, Jiangsu Province, China
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Yancheng First Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Yancheng, 224006, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, China.
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Senile Diseases, Yangzhou, 225001, China.
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Tian W, Liu M, Liu Y, Lv Q, Cheng H, Gu Y, Li M. TIM-3 regulates the proliferation by BDNF-mediated PI3K/AKT axis in the process of endometriosis. Mol Med 2023; 29:170. [PMID: 38114892 PMCID: PMC10731854 DOI: 10.1186/s10020-023-00768-6] [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: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND T cell immunoglobulin and mucin domain-containing molecule-3 (TIM-3) initially discovered on the surface of Th1 cells, negatively regulates immune responses and mediates apoptosis of Th1 cells. An increasing number of studies have since shown that TIM-3 is crucial in the genesis and development of immune diseases, cancers, and chronic infectious illnesses. However, the effect of TIM-3 on endometriosis is still unknown. METHODS Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, western blotting, and immunohistochemistry were used to measure TIM-3 levels in endometriosis. Cell Counting Kit-8, 5-ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine, colony-forming, Transwell® migration, Matrigel® invasion, and flow cytometry assays were used to explore the function of TIM-3 in vitro, and xenograft experiments in nude mice were used to assess its role in vivo. According to the RNA seq, brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) was screened. The involvement of specific proliferation-related signaling molecules was determined by transfecting a plasmid and adding an inhibitor in vivo and in vitro. RESULTS TIM-3 mRNA and protein expression levels were significantly higher in eutopic and ectopic endometrial tissues than in normal endometrial tissues. By examining the effects of TIM-3 overexpression and knockdown on cell proliferation, migration, and invasion in vitro, and lesions formation in vivo, we found that the expression of TIM-3 was positively correlated with cell proliferation and clone formation in vitro, as well as lesions growth in nude mice. By adding the phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase/protein kinase B(PI3K/AKT) pathway inhibitor LY294002 and knocking down PI3K, we further verified that TIM-3 promotes proliferation in vivo and in vitro via the PI3K pathway. By transfecting the plasmid into ESC cells and gave inhibitors to endometriotic rats models, we tested that TIM-3 regulates the proliferation by BDNF-mediated PI3K/AKT axis. CONCLUSION TIM-3 can promote the proliferation of endometriosis by BDNF-mediated PI3K/AKT axis in vivo and in vitro, which may provide a new therapeutic target for the treatment of endometriosis.
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- Wei Tian
- Department of Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
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Zheng R, Liu Y, Lei Y, Yue Y. Upregulated microRNA-429 confers endometrial stromal cell dysfunction by targeting HIF1AN and regulating the HIF1A/VEGF pathway. Open Med (Wars) 2023; 18:20230775. [PMID: 37854282 PMCID: PMC10579875 DOI: 10.1515/med-2023-0775] [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: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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Endometriosis (EM) is a prevalent estrogen-dependent disorder that adversely affects the life quality of many reproductive-age women. Previous evidence has suggested the significant role of miR-429 in EM; however, its molecular mechanisms underlying EM pathogenesis are unclarified. Human endometrial stromal cells (HESCs) were identified using immunofluorescence staining and flow cytometry. A mouse EM model was established by endometrial auto-transplantation. RNA and protein expression of molecules was examined using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction and western blotting, respectively. In vitro functional experiments showed that inhibiting miR-429 restrained HESC proliferation, migration, and invasiveness. Luciferase reporter assay confirmed that miR-429 targeted hypoxia-inducible factor 1 subunit alpha inhibitor (HIF1AN) in HESCs. HIF1AN silencing offset the negative regulation of miR-429 inhibition on the HIF1A/vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling pathway. In vivo experiments showed that depletion of miR-429 attenuated ectopic lesion development in the mouse EM model. Collectively, suppressing miR-429 hinders the invasive behaviors of HESCs and EM progression in mice by targeting HIF1AN and regulating the HIF1A/VEGF signaling pathway.
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- Rong Zheng
- Department of Gynecology, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan430070, Hubei, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan430070, Hubei, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan430070, Hubei, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 745 Wu Luo Road, Hongshan District, Wuhan430070, Hubei, China
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Chang LY, Shan J, Hou XX, Li DJ, Wang XQ. Synergy between Th1 and Th2 responses during endometriosis: A review of current understanding. J Reprod Immunol 2023; 158:103975. [PMID: 37331087 DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2023.103975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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Endometriosis is widely perceived as an estrogen-dependent chronic disorder with infertility and pelvic pain. Although the etiology of endometriosis has remained elusive, many studies have proclaimed the relevance of immune system disorders with endometriosis. With the discovery that the dysregulation of multiple biological functions in endometriosis is caused by the aberrant differentiation of T helper cells, a shift towards Th2 immune response may account for the disease progression. This review attempts to present mechanisms of cytokines, chemokines, signal pathways, transcription factors and some other factors related with the derivation of Th1/Th2 immune response involved in the development of endometriosis. The current understanding of treatment approaches and potential therapeutic targets will also be outlined with brief discussion.
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- Ling-Yu Chang
- Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fudan University, Shanghai Medical College, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fudan University, Shanghai Medical College, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Academy of Integrative Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fudan University, Shanghai Medical College, Shanghai 200011, China.
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- Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fudan University, Shanghai Medical College, Shanghai 200011, China.
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Sun S, Zhang K, Wang Y, Zhou Z, Wang L, Zhao H, Zhang Y. Pharmacodynamic structure of deer antler base protein and its mammary gland hyperplasia inhibition mechanism by mediating Raf-1/MEK/ERK signaling pathway activation. Food Funct 2023; 14:3319-3331. [PMID: 36939833 DOI: 10.1039/d2fo03568e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Mammary gland hyperplasia (MGH) is a common mammary disease whose main pathogenesis is the disruption of estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P) secretion, thereby causing overproliferation of mammary epithelial cells and mammary gland tissue hyperplasia. Deer antler base is a traditional Chinese medicine that has been used for many years to treat MGH. However, its pharmacological mechanism and pharmacodynamic material basis are unclear. In this study, we for the first time used the graded salting method to classify deer antler base protein (CNCP) as CNCP-A, CNCP-B, and CNCP-C and explored the pharmacological mechanism of the anti-MGH properties of CNCP. We found that CNCP could regulate the hormonal levels of E2, P, and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and improve the histopathological condition. The potential mechanism might be related to the recombinant C-Raf proto oncogene serine/threonine protein kinase/mitogen-activated protein/extracellular regulated protein kinase (Raf-1/MEK/ERK) signaling pathway. By upregulating the protein expression of the follicle stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR), cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) and protein kinase A (PKA) inhibited the activation of the downstream Raf-1/MEK/ERK signaling pathway, which in turn inhibited the proliferation of mammary epithelial cells. We analyzed the physicochemical properties of CNCP-A, CNCP-B, and CNCP-C and obtained CNCP-C-I by column chromatographic purification of the best pharmacophore protein CNCP. Using high-performance liquid gel filtration chromatography (HPGFC), we determined the molecular weight of CNCP-C-I and identified it by high-performance liquid tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) to obtain the first match for a high confidence protein KRT1. This study provides a theoretical basis for the development of effective traditional Chinese medicines with low toxicity levels for the prevention and treatment of mammary gland diseases.
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- Shiqing Sun
- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, 154007 Heilongjiang, P. R. China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, 154007 Heilongjiang, P. R. China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, 154007 Heilongjiang, P. R. China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, 154007 Heilongjiang, P. R. China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, 154007 Heilongjiang, P. R. China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, 154007 Heilongjiang, P. R. China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, 154007 Heilongjiang, P. R. China.
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Yang YC, Zhao CJ, Jin ZF, Zheng J, Ma LT. Targeted therapy based on ubiquitin-specific proteases, signalling pathways and E3 ligases in non-small-cell lung cancer. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1120828. [PMID: 36969062 PMCID: PMC10036052 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1120828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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Lung cancer is one of the most common malignant tumours worldwide, with the highest mortality rate. Approximately 1.6 million deaths owing to lung cancer are reported annually; of which, 85% of deaths occur owing to non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). At present, the conventional treatment methods for NSCLC include radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy and surgery. However, drug resistance and tumour invasion or metastasis often lead to treatment failure. The ubiquitin–proteasome pathway (UPP) plays an important role in the occurrence and development of tumours. Upregulation or inhibition of proteins or enzymes involved in UPP can promote or inhibit the occurrence and development of tumours, respectively. As regulators of UPP, ubiquitin-specific proteases (USPs) primarily inhibit the degradation of target proteins by proteasomes through deubiquitination and hence play a carcinogenic or anticancer role. This review focuses on the role of USPs in the occurrence and development of NSCLC and the potential of corresponding targeted drugs, PROTACs and small-molecule inhibitors in the treatment of NSCLC.
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- Yu-Chen Yang
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- School of Psychology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi’an, China
- *Correspondence: Li-Tian Ma, ; Jin Zheng,
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi’an, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi’an, China
- *Correspondence: Li-Tian Ma, ; Jin Zheng,
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Wen Y, Fan L, Pang L, Zhao T, Li R, Zhang Y, Zhang L, Yang W. NeiyiKangfu tablets control the progression of endometriosis through inhibiting RAF/MEK/ERK signal pathway by targeting RKIP. Gynecol Endocrinol 2022; 38:1136-1146. [PMID: 36592742 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2022.2162495] [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] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND NeiyiKangfu tablets (NYKF) are widely used clinically for the treatment of endometriosis (EMS), whose mechanism of action has been extensively studied. Researchers have found that NYKF may control the development of ectopic lesions by inhibiting angiogenesis and inflammatory cytokine secretion. Nevertheless, NYKF's mechanism of action remains unclear. METHODS In the present study, the function of NYKF in the progression of EMS and the associated underlying mechanism was investigated by in vivo and in vitro experiments. EMS model mice were treated with NYKF and the pro-inflammatory factors and apoptosis of ectopic endometrium as well as RAF/mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase (MEK)/extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) signaling activation were assessed. In addition, human endometriosis-derived immortalized entopic stromal (hEM15A) cells transfected with or without RAF kinase inhibitor protein (RKIP)-small-interfering RNA (siRNA) were also treated with NYKF and the proliferation, migration, apoptosis, and RAF/MEK/ERK signaling activation were measured by Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8), flow cytometry, Transwell, and western blot, respectively. RESULTS Results showed that NYKF increased the expression of RKIP, inhibited RAF/MEK/ERK signaling activation, and induced apoptosis while inhibiting proliferation and migration both in EMS mice and hEM15A cells. RKIP knockdown could inhibit the effect of NYKF treatment, leading to the activation of RAF/MEK/ERK signaling and the proliferation and migration of hEM15A cells. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, these results suggest that NYKF treatment promotes apoptosis and inhibits proliferation and migration in EMS by inhibiting the RAF/MEK/ERK signaling pathway by targeting RKIP.
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- Yi Wen
- Department of Gynecology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Sahota JS, Sharma B, Guleria K, Sambyal V. Candidate genes for infertility: an in-silico study based on cytogenetic analysis. BMC Med Genomics 2022; 15:170. [PMID: 35918717 PMCID: PMC9347124 DOI: 10.1186/s12920-022-01320-x] [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: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background The cause of infertility remains unclear in a significant proportion of reproductive-age couples who fail to conceive naturally. Chromosomal aberrations have been identified as one of the main genetic causes of male and female infertility. Structural chromosomal aberrations may disrupt the functioning of various genes, some of which may be important for fertility. The present study aims to identify candidate genes and putative functional interaction networks involved in male and female infertility using cytogenetic data from cultured peripheral blood lymphocytes of infertile patients. Methods Karyotypic analyses was done in 201 infertile patients (100 males and 101 females) and 201 age and gender matched healthy controls (100 males and 101 females) after 72 h peripheral lymphocyte culturing and GTG banding, followed by bioinformatic analysis using Cytoscape v3.8.2 and Metascape. Results Several chromosomal regions with a significantly higher frequency of structural aberrations were identified in the infertile males (5q2, 10q2, and 17q2) and females (6q2, 16q2, and Xq2). Segregation of the patients based on type of infertility (primary v/s secondary infertility) led to the identification of chromosomal regions with a significantly higher frequency of structural aberrations exclusively within the infertile males (5q2, 17q2) and females (16q2) with primary infertility. Cytoscape identified two networks specific to these regions: a male specific network with 99 genes and a female specific network with 109 genes. The top enriched GO terms within the male and female infertility networks were “skeletal system morphogenesis” and “mRNA transport” respectively. PSME3, PSMD3, and CDC27 were the top 3 hub genes identified within the male infertility network. Similarly, UPF3B, IRF8, and PSMB1 were the top 3 hub genes identified with the female infertility network. Among the hub genes identified in the male- and female-specific networks, PSMB1, PSMD3, and PSME3 are functional components of the proteasome complex. These hub genes have a limited number of reports related to their respective roles in maintenance of fertility in mice model and humans and require validation in further studies. Conclusion The candidate genes predicted in the present study can serve as targets for future research on infertility. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12920-022-01320-x.
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- Jatinder Singh Sahota
- Department of Human Genetics, Cytogenetics Laboratory, Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar, Punjab, 143005, India
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- Department of Human Genetics, Cytogenetics Laboratory, Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar, Punjab, 143005, India
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- Department of Human Genetics, Cytogenetics Laboratory, Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar, Punjab, 143005, India
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- Department of Human Genetics, Cytogenetics Laboratory, Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar, Punjab, 143005, India.
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Tao L, Liu X, Jiang X, Zhang K, Wang Y, Li X, Jiang S, Han T. USP10 as a Potential Therapeutic Target in Human Cancers. Genes (Basel) 2022; 13:genes13050831. [PMID: 35627217 PMCID: PMC9142050 DOI: 10.3390/genes13050831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Deubiquitination is a major form of post-translational protein modification involved in the regulation of protein homeostasis and various cellular processes. Deubiquitinating enzymes (DUBs), comprising about five subfamily members, are key players in deubiquitination. USP10 is a USP-family DUB featuring the classic USP domain, which performs deubiquitination. Emerging evidence has demonstrated that USP10 is a double-edged sword in human cancers. However, the precise molecular mechanisms underlying its different effects in tumorigenesis remain elusive. A possible reason is dependence on the cell context. In this review, we summarize the downstream substrates and upstream regulators of USP10 as well as its dual role as an oncogene and tumor suppressor in various human cancers. Furthermore, we summarize multiple pharmacological USP10 inhibitors, including small-molecule inhibitors, such as spautin-1, and traditional Chinese medicines. Taken together, the development of specific and efficient USP10 inhibitors based on USP10’s oncogenic role and for different cancer types could be a promising therapeutic strategy.
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- Li Tao
- The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450008, China;
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453003, China; (X.L.); (X.J.); (K.Z.); (Y.W.)
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453003, China; (X.L.); (X.J.); (K.Z.); (Y.W.)
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453003, China; (X.L.); (X.J.); (K.Z.); (Y.W.)
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453003, China; (X.L.); (X.J.); (K.Z.); (Y.W.)
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Tumor Molecular Therapy Medicine, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453003, China;
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- Clinical Medical Laboratory Center, Jining First People’s Hospital, Jining Medical University, Jining 272000, China
- Correspondence: (S.J.); (T.H.)
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453003, China; (X.L.); (X.J.); (K.Z.); (Y.W.)
- Henan Key Laboratory of Tumor Molecular Therapy Medicine, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453003, China;
- Correspondence: (S.J.); (T.H.)
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Tang Z, Wang L, Huang Z, Guan H, Leung W, Chen X, Xia H, Zhang W. CD55 is upregulated by cAMP/PKA/AKT and modulates human decidualization via Src and ERK pathway and decidualization-related genes. Mol Reprod Dev 2022; 89:256-268. [PMID: 35474595 DOI: 10.1002/mrd.23569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Decidualization is an essential process for embryo implantation and maintenance of pregnancy, and abnormal decidualization contributed to several pregnancy disorders like a miscarriage. The objective of this study was to explore the regulation and function of CD55 in human decidualization. By immunohistochemical staining, it was found that CD55 expression was higher in first-trimester decidua than in the endometrium. In both primary endometrial stromal cells and immortalized cell line T-hESCs, CD55 was upregulated by induction of in vitro decidualization with medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) and 8-Br-cAMP. During decidualization in vitro, CD55 was stimulated by 8-Br-cAMP in a time- and concentration-dependent manner, which was reversed by a PKA inhibitor H89 and partially by an AKT activator SC79. Knocking down CD55 expression diminished the expression of decidualization markers prolactin (PRL) and insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 1 (IGFBP1), accompanied by inhibition of Src, aberrant activation of ERK and decreased expression of several decidualization-related genes, including FOXO1, EGFR, and STAT3. Furthermore, the decidua of unexplained miscarriage women and the endometrium of unexplained infertile women both exhibited decreased CD55 expression. Collectively, these findings revealed that 8-Br-cAMP promotes CD55 expression via PKA activation and AKT dephosphorylation, and decreased CD55 impairs decidualization by inactivation of Src, aberrant activation of ERK pathway, and compromised expression of decidualization-related genes, indicating that CD55 deficiency may contribute to the pathogenesis of spontaneous miscarriage and infertility.
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- Zhijing Tang
- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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CHCHD2 Regulates Mitochondrial Function and Apoptosis of Ectopic Endometrial Stromal Cells in the Pathogenesis of Endometriosis. Reprod Sci 2022; 29:2152-2164. [DOI: 10.1007/s43032-021-00831-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/12/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Qiu K, Wang Y, Xu D, He L, Zhang X, Yan E, Wang L, Yin J. Ryanodine receptor RyR1-mediated elevation of Ca 2+ concentration is required for the late stage of myogenic differentiation and fusion. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2022; 13:9. [PMID: 35144690 PMCID: PMC8832842 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-021-00668-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Cytosolic Ca2+ plays vital roles in myogenesis and muscle development. As a major Ca2+ release channel of endoplasmic reticulum (ER), ryanodine receptor 1 (RyR1) key mutations are main causes of severe congenital myopathies. The role of RyR1 in myogenic differentiation has attracted intense research interest but remains unclear. Results In the present study, both RyR1-knockdown myoblasts and CRISPR/Cas9-based RyR1-knockout myoblasts were employed to explore the role of RyR1 in myogenic differentiation, myotube formation as well as the potential mechanism of RyR1-related myopathies. We observed that RyR1 expression was dramatically increased during the late stage of myogenic differentiation, accompanied by significantly elevated cytoplasmic Ca2+ concentration. Inhibition of RyR1 by siRNA-mediated knockdown or chemical inhibitor, dantrolene, significantly reduced cytosolic Ca2+ and blocked multinucleated myotube formation. The elevation of cytoplasmic Ca2+ concentration can effectively relieve myogenic differentiation stagnation by RyR1 inhibition, demonstrating that RyR1 modulates myogenic differentiation via regulation of Ca2+ release channel. However, RyR1-knockout-induced Ca2+ leakage led to the severe ER stress and excessive unfolded protein response, and drove myoblasts into apoptosis. Conclusions Therefore, we concluded that Ca2+ release mediated by dramatic increase in RyR1 expression is required for the late stage of myogenic differentiation and fusion. This study contributes to a novel understanding of the role of RyR1 in myogenic differentiation and related congenital myopathies, and provides a potential target for regulation of muscle characteristics and meat quality. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s40104-021-00668-x.
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- Kai Qiu
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.,Risk Assessment Laboratory of Feed Derived Factors to Animal Product Quality Safety of Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Affairs & National Engineering Research Center of Biological Feed, Institute of Feed Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
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Choi HS, Baek KH. Pro-apoptotic and anti-apoptotic regulation mediated by deubiquitinating enzymes. Cell Mol Life Sci 2022; 79:117. [PMID: 35118522 PMCID: PMC11071826 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-022-04132-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Although damaged cells can be repaired, cells that are considered unlikely to be repaired are eliminated through apoptosis, a type of predicted cell death found in multicellular organisms. Apoptosis is a structured cell death involving alterations to the cell morphology and internal biochemical changes. This process involves the expansion and cracking of cells, changes in cell membranes, nuclear fragmentation, chromatin condensation, and chromosome cleavage, culminating in the damaged cells being eaten and processed by other cells. The ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) is a major cellular pathway that regulates the protein levels through proteasomal degradation. This review proposes that apoptotic proteins are regulated through the UPS and describes a unique direction for cancer treatment by controlling proteasomal degradation of apoptotic proteins, and small molecules targeted to enzymes associated with UPS.
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- Hae-Seul Choi
- Department of Biomedical Science, CHA University, 335 Pangyo-Ro, Bundang-Gu, Seongnam-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, 13488, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, CHA University, 335 Pangyo-Ro, Bundang-Gu, Seongnam-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, 13488, Republic of Korea.
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Ning Z, Yang L, Yan X, Wang D, Hua Y, Shi W, Lin J, Meng Z. Effect and mechanism of Lenvatinib@H-MnO2-FA drug delivery system in targeting intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. Curr Pharm Des 2022; 28:743-750. [PMID: 35049427 DOI: 10.2174/1381612828666220113161712] [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: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND To investigate the effects of the Lenvatinib@H-MnO2-FA administration system on the proliferation and apoptosis of Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) and the underlying molecular mechanism. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this research, hollow MnO2 (H-MnO2) was synthesized via the modified Stöber method, and H-MnO2 was modified with polyethylene glycol-bis (Amine) (NH2-PEG-NH2) and folic acid (FA) to obtain H-MnO2-PEG-FA (H-MnO2-FA). Lenvatinib was coated in the hollow cavity of H-MnO2-PEG-FA to further form a nanometre drug-carrying system (lenvatinib@H-MnO2-PEG-FA). Lenvatinib@H-MnO2-FA was characterized through transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) was used to verify that Lenvatinib was loaded on nanoparticles. Functionally, confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), 2-(4-Amidinophenyl)-6-indolecarbamidine dihydrochloride (DAPI) staining, and 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay were performed to determine the effect of lenvatinib@H-MnO2-FA on the proliferation and apoptosis of ICC cells (9810 cells). Finally, the protein levels of Raf-1MEK1/2-ERK1/2 signalling pathway components were detected through Western blotting analysis. RESULTS We successfully synthesised a Lenvatinib@H-MnO2-PEG-FA administration system. The resulting nanomaterials had excellent biological stability and improved targeting effects. Functionally, lenvatinib@H-MnO2-FA inhibited the proliferation of 9810 cells. The Bcl-2 protein level was significantly downregulated, and the caspase-3 protein level was significantly upregulated, indicating that lenvatinib@H-MnO2-PEG-FA promoted the apoptosis of 9810 cells. Mechanistically, Lenvatinib@H-MnO2-FA increased the phosphorylation levels of Raf, MEK1/2 and ERK1/2. CONCLUSIONS H-MnO2-FA can more effectively deliver Lenvatinib to inhibit proliferation and promote apoptosis in ICC, could be the promising drug delivery nano-vehicles for delivery drugs.
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- Zhouyu Ning
- Department of Integrative Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Genetics and Cell Biology, Basic Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Integrative Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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Wu Y, Zhu F, Sun W, Shen W, Zhang Q, Chen H. Knockdown of CCL28 inhibits endometriosis stromal cell proliferation and invasion via ERK signaling pathway inactivation. Mol Med Rep 2021; 25:56. [PMID: 34913072 PMCID: PMC8711019 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2021.12573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Endometriosis (EM), the presence of functional endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity, is a common gynecological disorder. At present, the pathogenesis of EM has not been fully elucidated, so there is still a lack of effective therapy. The present study aimed to explore the role of C-C motif chemokine ligand 28 (CCL28) and its underlying mechanism in endometrial stromal cells to propose a novel therapy for EM treatment. The expression of CCL28 and CC chemokine receptor 10 (CCR10) were examined. After CCL28 knockdown or overexpression by lentivirus infection, cell proliferation and invasion were measured. It was revealed that compared with normal, the expression levels of CCL28 and CCR10 were significantly elevated in endometrial tissues of patients with EM. Knockdown of CCL28 in endometrial stromal cells significantly suppressed cell proliferation and invasion, and this was accompanied by significantly reduced expression levels of CCR10, MMP2, MMP9, integrin β1 (ITGB1) and phosphorylated (p)-ERK/ERK ratio. The addition of the CCL28 recombinant protein had an opposite effect to CCL28 downregulation. Furthermore, the ERK inhibitor, PD98059, reduced CCL28-induced cell proliferation and invasion, as well as the expression levels of MMP2, MMP9, ITGB1 and p-ERK. Therefore, the present study indicated that CCL28 may contribute to the progression of EM by regulating MMP2, MMP9 and ITGB1 expression and function via the activation of the ERK signaling pathway.
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- Yingting Wu
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200040, P.R. China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200040, P.R. China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200040, P.R. China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200040, P.R. China
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- Phase I Clinical Trial Unit, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200336, P.R. China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200040, P.R. China
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Inhibition of ubiquitin-specific protease 13-mediated degradation of Raf1 kinase by Spautin-1 has opposing effects in naïve and primed pluripotent stem cells. J Biol Chem 2021; 297:101332. [PMID: 34688658 PMCID: PMC8577099 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2021.101332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Revised: 10/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Embryonic stem cells (ESCs) are progenitor cells that retain the ability to differentiate into various cell types and are necessary for tissue repair. Improving cell culture conditions to maintain the pluripotency of ESCs in vitro is an urgent problem in the field of regenerative medicine. Here, we reveal that Spautin-1, a specific small-molecule inhibitor of ubiquitin-specific protease (USP) family members USP10 and USP13, promotes the maintenance of self-renewal and pluripotency of mouse ESCs in vitro. Functional studies reveal that only knockdown of USP13, but not USP10, is capable of mimicking the function of Spautin-1. Mechanistically, we demonstrate that USP13 physically interacts with, deubiquitinates, and stabilizes serine/threonine kinase Raf1 and thereby sustains Raf1 protein at the posttranslational level to activate the FGF/MEK/ERK prodifferentiation signaling pathway in naïve mouse ESCs. In contrast, in primed mouse epiblast stem cells and human induced pluripotent stem cells, the addition of Spautin-1 had an inhibitory effect on Raf1 levels, but USP13 overexpression promoted self-renewal. The addition of an MEK inhibitor impaired the effect of USP13 upregulation in these cells. These findings provide new insights into the regulatory network of naïve and primed pluripotency.
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Doroftei B, Ilie OD, Balmus IM, Ciobica A, Maftei R, Scripcariu I, Simionescu G, Grab D, Stoian I, Ilea C. Molecular and Clinical Insights on the Complex Interaction between Oxidative Stress, Apoptosis, and Endobiota in the Pathogenesis of Endometriosis. Diagnostics (Basel) 2021; 11:diagnostics11081434. [PMID: 34441367 PMCID: PMC8391253 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11081434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Endometriosis (EMS) remains, to date, an intriguing and debilitating gynecological disorder that possesses a multifactorial substrate. Recent studies with the objective of elucidating its etiology highlighted the antagonistic effect of EMS on a multiple of processes involved in homeostasis. Although the current oxidative biomarkers clearly reveal the consequences induced by EMS, its implication in the associated inflammatory reactions could be much more complex. Besides the overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that leads to an exacerbated oxidative response, it also changes the normal expression of several pro-inflammatory modulators, reflected by the fluctuating activity of several pro- and anti-apoptotic mediators whose expression is impaired. In light of this topic, several studies elucidate the involvement of apoptosis in EMS, being brought controversial findings, even reports with no significant change. Further, some authors reported an abnormal expression of multiple genes that are crucial for the overall functionality of the female reproductive system. Cumulatively, it seems that the subsequent oxidative imbalance and apoptosis process impairment could further disrupt the normal removal of unnecessary biological products. Based on all gathered evidence, we could argue that the related stress state could determine human endobiota impairment, which could further participate in the inflammatory and main antioxidant enzyme changes occurring in EMS. Moreover, a correlation between endobiota integrity, inflammation, and oxidative stress (OS) was suggested in relation to the possible predisposition to pathogen determined infections.
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- Bogdan Doroftei
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, University Street, no 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (B.D.); (R.M.); (I.S.); (G.S.); (D.G.); (C.I.)
- Clinical Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology “Cuza Voda”, Cuza Voda Street, no 34, 700038 Iasi, Romania
- Origyn Fertility Center, Palace Street, no 3C, 700032 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Biology, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University, Carol I Avenue, no 20A, 700505 Iasi, Romania;
- Correspondence: (O.-D.I.); (I.S.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Research in Science, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University, Carol I Avenue, no 11, 700107 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Biology, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University, Carol I Avenue, no 20A, 700505 Iasi, Romania;
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, University Street, no 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (B.D.); (R.M.); (I.S.); (G.S.); (D.G.); (C.I.)
- Clinical Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology “Cuza Voda”, Cuza Voda Street, no 34, 700038 Iasi, Romania
- Origyn Fertility Center, Palace Street, no 3C, 700032 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, University Street, no 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (B.D.); (R.M.); (I.S.); (G.S.); (D.G.); (C.I.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, University Street, no 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (B.D.); (R.M.); (I.S.); (G.S.); (D.G.); (C.I.)
- Clinical Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology “Cuza Voda”, Cuza Voda Street, no 34, 700038 Iasi, Romania
- Origyn Fertility Center, Palace Street, no 3C, 700032 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, University Street, no 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (B.D.); (R.M.); (I.S.); (G.S.); (D.G.); (C.I.)
- Clinical Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology “Cuza Voda”, Cuza Voda Street, no 34, 700038 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, University Street, no 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (B.D.); (R.M.); (I.S.); (G.S.); (D.G.); (C.I.)
- Correspondence: (O.-D.I.); (I.S.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, University Street, no 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (B.D.); (R.M.); (I.S.); (G.S.); (D.G.); (C.I.)
- Clinical Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology “Cuza Voda”, Cuza Voda Street, no 34, 700038 Iasi, Romania
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Hang Y, Tan L, Chen Q, Liu Q, Jin Y. E3 ubiquitin ligase TRIM24 deficiency promotes NLRP3/caspase-1/IL-1β-mediated pyroptosis in endometriosis. Cell Biol Int 2021; 45:1561-1570. [PMID: 33724611 DOI: 10.1002/cbin.11592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 02/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Endometriosis is an inflammation-dependent disease that shares similarities with malignant tumors including attachment and infiltration. Tripartite motif-containing 24 (TRIM24) has been illustrated in inflammatory responses and gynecological tumors, and Nod-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome has been implicated in endometriosis. However, the involvement of TRIM24 and the role of NLRP3/caspase-1/interleukin-1β (IL-1β)-mediated pyroptosis in endometriosis remain obscure. In this study, we originally detected the decreased expression of TRIM24 in the ectopic endometrium of endometriosis compared with the normal endometrium. Then we measured the promoted protein expression of pyroptotic biomarkers (NLRP3, procaspase-1, caspase-1, pro-IL-1β, and IL-1β) using Western blot analysis and the stimulated secretion of IL-1β and IL-18 by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay in ectopic human endometrial stromal cells (hESC) compared with normal hESC. TRIM24-small-interfering RNA (siTRIM24) was used to silence TRIM24, whereas TRIM24-pcDNA3.1 was used for overexpressing TRIM24. The migration of hESC was determined by a Transwell migration assay. Coimmunoprecipitation and ubiquitination analyses were conducted to explore the interaction between TRIM24 and NLRP3. Subsequently, we found that TRIM24 negatively regulated NLRP3/caspase-1/IL-1β-mediated pyroptosis and cell migration of hESC, and CY-09, the specific inhibitor of NLRP3, could reverse the promoted pyroptosis and cell migration induced by siTRIM24. Furthermore, TRIM24 interacted with NLRP3 and the upregulation of TRIM24 facilitated the ubiquitination of NLRP3 in ectopic hESC. Our findings suggest that TRIM24 may participate in the progression of endometriosis through the NLRP3/caspase-1/IL-1β-mediated pyroptotic pathway via ubiquitination of NLRP3, which reveals the significant molecular mechanism underlying endometriosis.
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- Yuanyuan Hang
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Chen LJ, Hu B, Han ZQ, Zhu JH, Fan X, Chen XX, Li ZP, Zhou H. BAG2-Mediated Inhibition of CHIP Expression and Overexpression of MDM2 Contribute to the Initiation of Endometriosis by Modulating Estrogen Receptor Status. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 8:554190. [PMID: 33987175 PMCID: PMC8111302 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2020.554190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent gynecological disease primarily affecting women of childbearing age, which gives rise to pelvic pain calling for multiple operations, and sometimes leading to infertility. However, the etiology of endometriosis remains poorly understood. In this study we investigated the roles of two Ubiquitin E3 Ligases, namely hsc70-interacting protein (CHIP) and mouse double minute 2 (MDM2), in the abnormal estrogenic activity in endometriosis. We first collected endometrial tissues from 91 cases of endometriosis and 78 cases of uterine myomas. Next, we established a murine endometriosis model by ectopic endometrial tissue implantation. In other studies, we isolated human endometrial stromal cells (HESCs) were isolated from the endometrial tissues, and performed HA- or FLAG-immunoprecipitation assays and immunoblotting with an anti-ubiquitin antibody to test the interactions among BAG2, CHIP, MDM2, estrogen receptor α (ERα), and ERβ. The expression of ERα was downregulated while that of ERβ, BAG2, and MDM2 was upregulated in human endometriosis and in the mouse model. CHIP degraded ERβ instead of ERα via the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway, while BAG2 impaired the CHIP-mediated degradation of ERβ in cultured HESCs derived from human endometriosis. The degradation of ERα by MDM2 in cultured endometriosis-HESCs also occurred through the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway. Knockdown of both BAG2 and MDM2 alleviated the development of endometriosis in mice. Our findings suggest that the interference of BAG2 and MDM2 may have therapeutic effects in endometriosis. Understanding better the molecular mechanisms underlying the regulation of the abnormal estrogenic activity in endometriosis is crucial for the advancement of targeted therapeutic strategies.
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- Li-Juan Chen
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Laboratory of Clinical Immunology, Wuhan No. 1 Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine in Liver Cirrhosis and National Clinical Research Center of Digestive Diseases, Liver Research Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Institute of Hematology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Institute of Hematology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Institute of Hematology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Lee CS, Kim S, Hwang G, Song J. Deubiquitinases: Modulators of Different Types of Regulated Cell Death. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:4352. [PMID: 33919439 PMCID: PMC8122337 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22094352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Revised: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The mechanisms and physiological implications of regulated cell death (RCD) have been extensively studied. Among the regulatory mechanisms of RCD, ubiquitination and deubiquitination enable post-translational regulation of signaling by modulating substrate degradation and signal transduction. Deubiquitinases (DUBs) are involved in diverse molecular pathways of RCD. Some DUBs modulate multiple modalities of RCD by regulating various substrates and are powerful regulators of cell fate. However, the therapeutic targeting of DUB is limited, as the physiological consequences of modulating DUBs cannot be predicted. In this review, the mechanisms of DUBs that regulate multiple types of RCD are summarized. This comprehensive summary aims to improve our understanding of the complex DUB/RCD regulatory axis comprising various molecular mechanisms for diverse physiological processes. Additionally, this review will enable the understanding of the advantages of therapeutic targeting of DUBs and developing strategies to overcome the side effects associated with the therapeutic applications of DUB modulators.
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- Choong-Sil Lee
- Integrated OMICS for Biomedical Science, World Class University, Yonsei University, Seoul 120-749, Korea;
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul 120-749, Korea; (S.K.); (G.H.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul 120-749, Korea; (S.K.); (G.H.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul 120-749, Korea; (S.K.); (G.H.)
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Yu M, Fang ZX, Wang WW, Zhang Y, Bu ZL, Liu M, Xiao XH, Zhang ZL, Zhang XM, Cao Y, Wang YY, Lei H, Xu HZ, Wu YZ, Liu W, Wu YL. Wu-5, a novel USP10 inhibitor, enhances crenolanib-induced FLT3-ITD-positive AML cell death via inhibiting FLT3 and AMPK pathways. Acta Pharmacol Sin 2021; 42:604-612. [PMID: 32694757 DOI: 10.1038/s41401-020-0455-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2019] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The kinase FLT3 internal tandem duplication (FLT3-ITD) is related to poor clinical outcomes of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). FLT3 inhibitors have provided novel strategies for the treatment of FLT3-ITD-positive AML. But they are limited by rapid development of acquired resistance and refractory in monotherapy. Recent evidence shows that inducing the degradation of FLT3-mutated protein is an attractive strategy for the treatment of FLT3-ITD-positive AML, especially those with FLT3 inhibitor resistance. In this study we identified Wu-5 as a novel USP10 inhibitor inducing the degradation of FLT3-mutated protein. We showed that Wu-5 selectively inhibited the viability of FLT3 inhibitor-sensitive (MV4-11, Molm13) and -resistant (MV4-11R) FLT3-ITD-positive AML cells with IC50 of 3.794, 5.056, and 8.386 μM, respectively. Wu-5 (1-10 μM) dose-dependently induced apoptosis of MV4-11, Molm13, and MV4-11R cells through the proteasome-mediated degradation of FLT3-ITD. We further demonstrated that Wu-5 directly interacted with and inactivated USP10, the deubiquitinase for FLT3-ITD in vitro (IC50 value = 8.3 µM) and in FLT3-ITD-positive AML cells. Overexpression of USP10 abrogated Wu-5-induced FLT3-ITD degradation and cell death. Also, the combined treatment of Wu-5 and crenolanib produced synergistic cell death in FLT3-ITD-positive cells via the reduction of both FLT3 and AMPKα proteins. In support of this, AMPKα inhibitor compound C synergistically enhanced the anti-leukemia effect of crenolanib, while AMPKα activator metformin inhibited the anti-leukemia effect of crenolanib. In summary, we demonstrate that Wu-5, a novel USP10 inhibitor, can overcome FLT3 inhibitor resistance and synergistically enhance the anti-AML effect of crenolanib through targeting FLT3 and AMPKα pathway.
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Sun Q, Cao Y, Lan Y, Lei L, Zhang B, Wang S. S100A7 promotes the development of human endometriosis by activating NF-κB signaling pathway in endometrial stromal cells. Cell Biol Int 2021; 45:1327-1335. [PMID: 33675277 DOI: 10.1002/cbin.11578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Endometriosis (EM) is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting women aged between 23 and 42 years with a prevalence of 6%-10%. S100A7, a member of the S100 protein family, has been implicated in promoting inflammation. However, the role of S100A7 in EM and its underlying mechanism remain to be elucidated. S100A7 was silenced or overexpressed in primary endometrial stromal cells (ESCs). Cell proliferation was determined using a Cell Counting Kit-8. Cell cycle/apoptosis was monitored using a flow cytometer. Cell invasion was studied by a Transwell assay. Quantitative RT-PCR and Western blot analyses were used to evaluate gene expression. S100A7 and NF-κB expression is increased in both endometriotic tissue and ESCs from women with EM. The expression of S100A7 is correlated with the expression of NF-κB. S100A7 knockdown inhibits ESCs proliferation, cell cycle progression, cell invasion, and inflammation, but promotes cell apoptosis in an NF-κB dependent manner. In contrast, S100A7 overexpression demonstrated an inverse effect. S100A7 is increased in both endometriotic tissue and ESCs from women with EM. S100A7 overexpression contributes to EM through increasing ESCs proliferation, cell cycle progression, cell invasion, and inflammation, and inhibiting cell apoptosis in the NF-κB dependent manner. These findings highlight the importance of S100A7/NF-κB signaling in EM and provide new insights into therapeutic strategies for EM.
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- Qingqing Sun
- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Department of Reproductive Medicine, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Rossi FA, Enriqué Steinberg JH, Calvo Roitberg EH, Joshi MU, Pandey A, Abba MC, Dufrusine B, Buglioni S, De Laurenzi V, Sala G, Lattanzio R, Espinosa JM, Rossi M. USP19 modulates cancer cell migration and invasion and acts as a novel prognostic marker in patients with early breast cancer. Oncogenesis 2021; 10:28. [PMID: 33714979 PMCID: PMC7956144 DOI: 10.1038/s41389-021-00318-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Revised: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Tumor cell dissemination in cancer patients is associated with a significant reduction in their survival and quality of life. The ubiquitination pathway plays a fundamental role in the maintenance of protein homeostasis both in normal and stressed conditions and its dysregulation has been associated with malignant transformation and invasive potential of tumor cells, thus highlighting its value as a potential therapeutic target. In order to identify novel molecular targets of tumor cell migration and invasion we performed a genetic screen with an shRNA library against ubiquitination pathway-related genes. To this end, we set up a protocol to specifically enrich positive migration regulator candidates. We identified the deubiquitinase USP19 and demonstrated that its silencing reduces the migratory and invasive potential of highly invasive breast cancer cell lines. We extended our investigation in vivo and confirmed that mice injected with USP19 depleted cells display increased tumor-free survival, as well as a delay in the onset of the tumor formation and a significant reduction in the appearance of metastatic foci, indicating that tumor cell invasion and dissemination is impaired. In contrast, overexpression of USP19 increased cell invasiveness both in vitro and in vivo, further validating our findings. More importantly, we demonstrated that USP19 catalytic activity is important for the control of tumor cell migration and invasion, and that its molecular mechanism of action involves LRP6, a Wnt co-receptor. Finally, we showed that USP19 overexpression is a surrogate prognostic marker of distant relapse in patients with early breast cancer. Altogether, these findings demonstrate that USP19 might represent a novel therapeutic target in breast cancer.
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- Fabiana Alejandra Rossi
- grid.412850.a0000 0004 0489 7281Instituto de Investigaciones en Medicina Traslacional (IIMT) - CONICET, Universidad Austral, Pilar, Buenos Aires Argentina ,grid.423606.50000 0001 1945 2152Instituto de Investigación en Biomedicina de Buenos Aires (IBioBA-CONICET-MPSP), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- grid.412850.a0000 0004 0489 7281Instituto de Investigaciones en Medicina Traslacional (IIMT) - CONICET, Universidad Austral, Pilar, Buenos Aires Argentina ,grid.423606.50000 0001 1945 2152Instituto de Investigación en Biomedicina de Buenos Aires (IBioBA-CONICET-MPSP), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- grid.412850.a0000 0004 0489 7281Instituto de Investigaciones en Medicina Traslacional (IIMT) - CONICET, Universidad Austral, Pilar, Buenos Aires Argentina ,grid.423606.50000 0001 1945 2152Instituto de Investigación en Biomedicina de Buenos Aires (IBioBA-CONICET-MPSP), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- grid.430503.10000 0001 0703 675XFunctional Genomics Facility, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO USA
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- grid.1055.10000000403978434Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, VIC Australia
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- grid.9499.d0000 0001 2097 3940Centro de Investigaciones Inmunológicas Básicas y Aplicadas, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas – Universidad Nacional de La Plata, La Plata, Buenos Aires Argentina
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- grid.412451.70000 0001 2181 4941Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine & Dentistry, Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST), University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- grid.417520.50000 0004 1760 5276Advanced Diagnostics and Technological Innovation Department, Regina Elena Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- grid.412451.70000 0001 2181 4941Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine & Dentistry, Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST), University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- grid.412451.70000 0001 2181 4941Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine & Dentistry, Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST), University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- grid.412451.70000 0001 2181 4941Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine & Dentistry, Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST), University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- grid.430503.10000 0001 0703 675XFunctional Genomics Facility, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO USA ,grid.430503.10000 0001 0703 675XLinda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO USA ,grid.430503.10000 0001 0703 675XDepartment of Pharmacology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO USA
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- grid.412850.a0000 0004 0489 7281Instituto de Investigaciones en Medicina Traslacional (IIMT) - CONICET, Universidad Austral, Pilar, Buenos Aires Argentina
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Bian Y, Yuan L, Yang X, Weng L, Zhang Y, Bai H, Chen J. SMURF1-mediated ubiquitylation of SHP-1 promotes cell proliferation and invasion of endometrial stromal cells in endometriosis. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2021; 9:362. [PMID: 33842583 PMCID: PMC8033391 DOI: 10.21037/atm-20-2897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Background Endometriosis is a widespread benign gynecological disorder. The signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) signaling pathway plays an important role in the pathogenesis of endometriosis through regulating proliferation and invasion of endometrial stromal cells. Furthermore, the protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP), SH2 domain-containing phosphatase 1 (SHP-1), negatively regulates STAT3 activation. However, regulation of the SHP-1-STAT3 pathway in the pathogenesis of endometriosis remains unclear. Methods Cell proliferation and invasion were assessed by Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay and Transwell analysis, respectively, to investigate the role and regulation of the SHP-1-STAT3 pathway in the proliferation and invasion of endometrial stromal cells. Expression of Smad ubiquitin regulatory factor 1 (SMURF1), SHP-1, matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2), MMP9, STAT3, and phospho-STAT3 (p-STAT3) level in patients with endometriosis were measured by Western blotting and/or immunohistochemical staining. The interaction between SMURF1 and SHP-1 was investigated by co-immunoprecipitation and ubiquitylation analysis. Results The present study demonstrated that downregulation of SHP-1 expression in patients with endometriosis was negatively correlated with SMURF1 expression. SMURF1, an E3 ubiquitin ligase, activated the STAT3 pathway via ubiquitylation and degradation of SHP-1. Furthermore, SMURF1 promoted cell proliferation and invasion of endometrial stromal cells by activating STAT3 signaling and expression of its downstream targets, MMP2 and MMP9, whereas SHP-1 demonstrated an inverse effect. Additionally, SHP-1 inhibited SMURF1-mediated cell invasion and proliferation of endometrial stromal cells. Conclusions Our findings indicate that SMURF1-mediated ubiquitylation of SHP-1 regulates endometrial stromal cell proliferation and invasion during endometriosis.
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- Yunmeng Bian
- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Kaiyuan People's Hospital, Kaiyuan, China
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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Wu YT, Ma SY, Sun WQ, Shen WW, Zhu HT, Zhang Q, Chen HF. TRIM65 Promotes Invasion of Endometrial Stromal Cells by Activating ERK1/2/C-myc Signaling via Ubiquitination of DUSP6. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2021; 106:526-538. [PMID: 33146694 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgaa804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endometriosis (EM) is a benign gynecological disease that shares some characteristics with malignancy, such as proliferation and invasion. So far, the pathogenesis of EM is still unclear. In this study, we investigated whether TRIM65 can play a role in the development of EM. METHODS TRIM65 expression levels in eutopic, ectopic, and normal endometrium were detected by quantitative real-time PCR and Western blot. Cell proliferation and invasion of primary endometrial stromal (EMS) cells were detected by CCK-8 and Transwell analysis. The interaction between TRIM65 and DUSP6 or C-myc was measured by coimmunoprecipitation, ubiquitylation, dual luciferase, and chromatin immunoprecipitation analysis. RESULTS We found that TRIM65 was identified as an up-regulated gene in ectopic endometrial tissues and EMS cells compared with control groups without EM. TRIM65 expression was positively correlated with the levels of p-ERK1/2, C-myc, matrix metalloproteinase-2, and integrin β1 in ectopic endometrial tissues in patients and mice. TRIM65 promoted the cell proliferation and invasion of EMS cells via the ERK1/2/C-myc pathway through ubiquitination of DUSP6. C-myc promoted TRIM65 expression through inducing TRIM65 promoter activity. Additionally, the increased expression of TRIM65, C-myc, matrix metalloproteinase-2, integrin β1, and p-ERK1/2 and the decreased expression of DUSP6 in ectopic endometrial tissues were significantly suppressed by inhibition of ERK1/2 signaling pathway in ectopic endometrial tissues in experimental mice model. CONCLUSION In conclusion, TRIM65 promotes invasion of ectopic EMS cells by activating a feedback loop with the ERK1/2/C-myc signaling pathway and may be a potential therapeutic target for EM.
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- Ying-Ting Wu
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Infectious Disease of Tongren Hospital, Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Jiangqiao Z, Tianyu W, Zhongbao C, Long Z, Jilin Z, Xiaoxiong M, Tao Q. Ubiquitin-Specific Peptidase 10 Protects Against Hepatic Ischaemic/Reperfusion Injury via TAK1 Signalling. Front Immunol 2020; 11:506275. [PMID: 33133065 PMCID: PMC7550542 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2020.506275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2019] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Ubiquitin-specific peptidase 10 (USP10) protein is a deubiquitination enzyme involved in many important biological processes. However, the function of USP10 in hepatic ischaemic/reperfusion (I/R) injury remains unknown. The aim of this study was to explore the role of USP10 in hepatic I/R injury. USP10 Heterozygote mice and primary hepatocytes were used to construct hepatic I/R models. The effect of USP10 on hepatic I/R injury was examined via pathological and molecular analyses. Our results indicated that USP10 was significantly downregulated in the livers of mice after hepatic I/R injury and in hepatocytes subjected to hypoxia/reoxygenation stimulation. USP10 Heterozygote mice exhibited exacerbated hepatic I/R injury, as evidenced by enhanced liver inflammation via the NF-κB signalling pathway and increased hepatocyte apoptosis. Additionally, USP10 overexpression inhibited hepatocyte inflammation and apoptosis in hepatic I/R injury in vitro and in vivo. Mechanistically, our study demonstrated that USP10 knockdown exerted its detrimental effects on hepatic I/R injury by inducing activation of the transforming growth factor β-activated kinase 1 (TAK1)-JNK/p38 signalling pathways. TAK1 was required for USP10 function in hepatic I/R injury as TAK1 inhibition abolished USP10 function in vitro. In conclusion, our study demonstrated that USP10 plays a protective role in hepatic I/R injury by inhibiting the activation of the TAK1-JNK/p38 signalling pathways. Modulation of USP10/TAK1 might be a promising strategy to prevent this pathological process.
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- Zhou Jiangqiao
- Department of Organ Transplantation, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Organ Transplantation, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Organ Transplantation, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Organ Transplantation, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Organ Transplantation, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Organ Transplantation, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Organ Transplantation, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Huang ZX, Mao XM, Wu RF, Huang SM, Ding XY, Chen QH, Chen QX. RhoA/ROCK pathway mediates the effect of oestrogen on regulating epithelial-mesenchymal transition and proliferation in endometriosis. J Cell Mol Med 2020; 24:10693-10704. [PMID: 32725958 PMCID: PMC7521234 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.15689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2019] [Revised: 06/19/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Endometriosis is a benign gynaecological disease appearing with pelvic pain, rising dysmenorrhoea and infertility seriously impacting on 10% of reproductive‐age females. This research attempts to demonstrate the function and molecular mechanism of RhoA/ROCK pathway on epithelial‐mesenchymal transition (EMT) and proliferation in endometriosis. The expression of Rho family was abnormally changed in endometriotic lesions; in particular, RhoA and ROCK1/2 were significantly elevated. Overexpression of RhoA in human eutopic endometrial epithelial cells (eutopic EECs) enhanced the cell mobility, epithelial‐mesenchymal transition (EMT) and proliferation, and RhoA knockdown exhibited the opposite function. Oestrogen up‐regulated the RhoA activity and expression of RhoA and ROCK1/2. RhoA overexpression reinforced the effect of oestrogen on promoting EMT and proliferation, and RhoA knockdown impaired the effect of oestrogen. oestrogen receptor α (ERα) was involved with the regulation of oestrogen on EMT and proliferation and up‐regulated RhoA activity and expression of RhoA and ROCK1/2. The function of ERα was modulated by the change in RhoA expression. Furthermore, phosphorylated ERK that was enhanced by oestrogen and ERα promoted the protein expression of RhoA/ROCK pathway. Endometriosis mouse model revealed that oestrogen enhanced the size and weight of endometriotic lesions. The expression of RhoA and phosphorylated ERK in mouse endometriotic lesions was significantly elevated by oestrogen. We conclude that abnormal activated RhoA/ROCK pathway in endometriosis is responsible for the function of oestrogen/ERα/ERK signalling, which promoted EMT and proliferation and resulted in the development of endometriosis.
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- School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Research and Diagnosis of Gynecological Diseases of Xiamen City and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Research and Diagnosis of Gynecological Diseases of Xiamen City and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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Wu J, Huang H, Huang W, Wang L, Xia X, Fang X. Analysis of exosomal lncRNA, miRNA and mRNA expression profiles and ceRNA network construction in endometriosis. Epigenomics 2020; 12:1193-1213. [PMID: 32462942 DOI: 10.2217/epi-2020-0084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Aim: To investigate exosomal RNAs (long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), microRNAs (miRNAs) and messenger RNAs (mRNAs)) profiling and their related networks in endometriosis (EMs). Materials & methods: RNA sequence was performed in exosomes from ovarian endometriomas (EC), eutopic endometria (EU) and normal endometria (Control) stromal cells. The bioinformatics algorithms evaluated competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) networks. The top-ranked ceRNA networks were confirmed by RT-PCR. Results: Overlapped differentially expressed 938 lncRNAs, 39 miRNAs and 1449 mRNAs were identified. 13 co-expression modules and 61 ceRNA networks were constructed. Conclusion: This study for the first time shows exosomal RNA biomarkers and lncRNA-related networks in EMs, which reveals a novel molecular mechanism of EMs and provides new resources for EM diagnosis and treatment.
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- Jingni Wu
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
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- Research Center of Carcinogenesis & Targeted Therapy, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China.,China The Higher Educational Key Laboratory for Cancer Proteomics & Translational Medicine of Hunan Province, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis & The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis & Cancer Invasion of The Chinese Ministry of Education, Cancer Research Institute, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410078, China
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
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Hu C, Zhang M, Moses N, Hu CL, Polin L, Chen W, Jang H, Heyza J, Malysa A, Caruso JA, Xiang S, Patrick S, Stemmer P, Lou Z, Bai W, Wang C, Bepler G, Zhang XM. The USP10-HDAC6 axis confers cisplatin resistance in non-small cell lung cancer lacking wild-type p53. Cell Death Dis 2020; 11:328. [PMID: 32382008 PMCID: PMC7206099 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-020-2519-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2019] [Revised: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Ubiquitin-specific peptidase 10 (USP10) stabilizes both tumor suppressors and oncogenes in a context-dependent manner. However, the nature of USP10’s role in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains unclear. By analyzing The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database, we have shown that high levels of USP10 are associated with poor overall survival in NSCLC with mutant p53, but not with wild-type p53. Consistently, genetic depletion or pharmacological inhibition of USP10 dramatically reduces the growth of lung cancer xenografts lacking wild-type p53 and sensitizes them to cisplatin. Mechanistically, USP10 interacts with, deubiquitinates, and stabilizes oncogenic protein histone deacetylase 6 (HDAC6). Furthermore, reintroducing either USP10 or HDAC6 into a USP10-knockdown NSCLC H1299 cell line with null-p53 renders cisplatin resistance. This result suggests the existence of a “USP10-HDAC6-cisplatin resistance” axis. Clinically, we have found a positive correlation between USP10 and HDAC6 expression in a cohort of NSCLC patient samples. Moreover, we have shown that high levels of USP10 mRNA correlate with poor overall survival in a cohort of advanced NSCLC patients who received platinum-based chemotherapy. Overall, our studies suggest that USP10 could be a potential biomarker for predicting patient response to platinum, and that targeting USP10 could sensitize lung cancer patients lacking wild-type p53 to platinum-based therapy.
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- Chen Hu
- Department of Oncology, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University, 4100 John R. St., Detroit, MI, 48201, USA.,Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 201620, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University, 4100 John R. St., Detroit, MI, 48201, USA
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- Cancer Biology Graduate Program, Karmanos Cancer Institute, 4100 John R. St., Detroit, MI, 48201, USA
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 201620, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University, 4100 John R. St., Detroit, MI, 48201, USA
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- Department of Oncology, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University, 4100 John R. St., Detroit, MI, 48201, USA
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- Department of Oncology, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University, 4100 John R. St., Detroit, MI, 48201, USA
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- Cancer Biology Graduate Program, Karmanos Cancer Institute, 4100 John R. St., Detroit, MI, 48201, USA.,Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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- Cancer Biology Graduate Program, Karmanos Cancer Institute, 4100 John R. St., Detroit, MI, 48201, USA
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- Proteomics Facility Core, Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Wayne State University, Scott Hall of Medical Sciences, 540 East Canfield, Room 2105, Detroit, MI, 48201, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
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- Department of Oncology, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University, 4100 John R. St., Detroit, MI, 48201, USA
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- Proteomics Facility Core, Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Wayne State University, Scott Hall of Medical Sciences, 540 East Canfield, Room 2105, Detroit, MI, 48201, USA
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- Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 201620, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University, 4100 John R. St., Detroit, MI, 48201, USA.
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- Department of Oncology, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University, 4100 John R. St., Detroit, MI, 48201, USA.
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Zhang M, Li J, Duan S, Fang Z, Tian J, Yin H, Zhai Q, Wang X, Zhang L. Comprehensive characterization of endometrial competing endogenous RNA network in infertile women of childbearing age. Aging (Albany NY) 2020; 12:4204-4221. [PMID: 32112646 PMCID: PMC7093184 DOI: 10.18632/aging.102874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2019] [Accepted: 02/20/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Endometriosis is widely associated with infertility in women of childbearing age, for which there have been no effective treatments. Recent studies suggest that the dysregulation of RNAs contributes to the pathogenesis of endometriosis, so we conduct the case-control genetic analysis to characterize the expression and interaction of different subtypes of RNAs in infertile women with endometriosis. The ectopic and eutopic endometrium of patients undergoing infertility treatment were collected and subjected to high throughput sequencing, and bioinformatics analysis was conducted to construct the competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) network. As a result, the RNA interactive network was constructed in endometriosis, and a set of mRNAs such as cyclin-dependent kinase 1 (CDK1) and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) along with their corresponding miRNAs and lncRNAs were found to promote the growth and death of endometrial stromal cells, which was essential for the pathogenesis of endometriosis. These data suggest that RNA crosstalk is a crucial segment in the development of endometriosis, where CDK1 and PCNA may serve as emerging targets for the treatment of endometriosis-related infertility in women of childbearing age.
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- Meihua Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Birth Regulation and Control Technology of National Health and Family Planning Commission of China, Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital of Shandong Province, Shandong University, Jinan 250001, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Birth Regulation and Control Technology of National Health and Family Planning Commission of China, Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital of Shandong Province, Shandong University, Jinan 250001, China
- School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Birth Regulation and Control Technology of National Health and Family Planning Commission of China, Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital of Shandong Province, Shandong University, Jinan 250001, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261042, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261042, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Birth Regulation and Control Technology of National Health and Family Planning Commission of China, Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital of Shandong Province, Shandong University, Jinan 250001, China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Jinan 250001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Birth Regulation and Control Technology of National Health and Family Planning Commission of China, Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital of Shandong Province, Shandong University, Jinan 250001, China
- School of Public Health and Management, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261042, China
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Zhang M, Zhang Y, Li L, Ma L, Zhou C. Dysregulation of miR-202-3p Affects Migration and Invasion of Endometrial Stromal Cells in Endometriosis via Targeting ROCK1. Reprod Sci 2020; 27:731-742. [PMID: 32046445 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-019-00079-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2019] [Accepted: 09/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Dysregulation of microRNAs in endometrial cells plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of endometriosis (EM). This study aims to investigate the implication of aberrant miR-202-3p expression in EM and the underlying mechanisms. We demonstrated that miR-202-3p was significantly downregulated in eutopic endometrium of EM in comparison to normal endometrial samples (P < 0.05). Primary endometrial stromal cells (ESCs) isolated from eutopic or ectopic endometrium also showed a significant decrease in miR-202-3p level compared to ESCs from normal endometrium (P < 0.01). Functional studies using MTT, wound healing assay and transwell assay indicated that overexpression of miR-202-3p greatly impaired cell viability, migration, and invasion, whereas suppression of miR-202-3p exhibited the opposite effects (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01). miR-202-3p mimics or inhibitors transfection significantly decreased or increased expression of Rho-associated, coiled-coil containing protein kinase 1 (ROCK1), respectively, in ESCs (P < 0.01). Using dual luciferase reporter assay, we validated ROCK1 as a direct target of miR-202-3p. Moreover, negative correlations between miR-202-3p and ROCK1 mRNA/protein levels were determined in both eutopic and normal control endometrium (P < 0.01). In conclusion, these findings suggest that suppression of miR-202-3p in ESCs results in enhanced cell viability, invasion, and migration at least partially via upregulation of its target ROCK1, which eventually contributes to the development of endometriosis.
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- Ming Zhang
- Reproductive Medicine Center, Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan University, No.169 East Lake Road, Wuhan, 430071, Hubei, China.
- Hubei Clinical Research Center for Prenatal Diagnosis and Birth Health, Wuhan, 430071, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China.
- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Developmentally Originated Disease, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China.
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan University, No.169 East Lake Road, Wuhan, 430071, Hubei, China
- Hubei Clinical Research Center for Prenatal Diagnosis and Birth Health, Wuhan, 430071, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Developmentally Originated Disease, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan University, No.169 East Lake Road, Wuhan, 430071, Hubei, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan University, No.169 East Lake Road, Wuhan, 430071, Hubei, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan University, No.169 East Lake Road, Wuhan, 430071, Hubei, China
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Wang L, Wu D, Xu Z. USP10 protects against cerebral ischemia injury by suppressing inflammation and apoptosis through the inhibition of TAK1 signaling. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2019; 516:1272-1278. [PMID: 31301769 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2019.06.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2019] [Accepted: 06/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Cerebral ischemia is a leading cause of death and long-term disability in the world. Multiple signaling pathways play essential roles in the process. Therefore, identifying the unknown important modulators of these pathways may supply promising therapeutic targets for the treatment of cerebral ischemia. Ubiquitin-specific protease 10 (USP10) is a member of the ubiquitin-specific protease family of cysteine proteases with enzymatic activity to cleave ubiquitin from ubiquitin-conjugated protein substrates, and is involved in multiple pathologies. However, the effects of USP10 in cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury remain unclear. Here, we reported that USP10 expression was markedly decreased in wild type (WT) mice after cerebral I/R injury. USP10 knockout (KO) mice showed significantly elevated infarct size and the neurological deficit score after cerebral I/R operation. USP10 deletion also promoted inflammatory response in ischemic penumbra of cortical regions by further accelerating nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) signaling pathway. In addition, apoptosis was markedly induced in USP10-knockout mice after cerebral I/R injury compared to the WT mice. The c-Jun N-terminal kinase-mitogen-activated protein kinase (JNK-MAPK) signaling induced by cerebral I/R injury was further aggravated in USP10-KO mice. Finally, USP10 was found to display protective effects against cerebral I/R injury through direct interaction with transforming growth factor β-activated kinase 1 (TAK1). Thus, USP10 might be a protective factor in cerebral I/R injury. Modulation of USP10/TAK1 might be a promising strategy to prevent this pathological process.
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- Lei Wang
- Department of Neurology, The Second People's Hospital of Dongying, Shandong Province, 257335, China
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- Department of Neurology, People's Hospital of Dongying City, Dongying, Shandong Province, 257091, China
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- Department of Neurology, People's Hospital of Dongying City, Dongying, Shandong Province, 257091, China.
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Zhang XM, Gavande N, Parajuli P, Bepler G. Implications of the USP10-HDAC6 axis in lung cancer - A path to precision medicine. JOURNAL OF CANCER BIOLOGY 2016; 2:10.46439/cancerbiology.2.015. [PMID: 34746935 PMCID: PMC8570638 DOI: 10.46439/cancerbiology.2.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
Abstract
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women in the United States. Because lung cancer is genetically heterogeneous, tailored therapy alone or in combination with chemotherapy would increase patient overall survival as compared with the one-size-fits-all chemotherapy. TP53-mutant lung cancer accounts for more than half of all lung cancer cases and is oftentimes more aggressive and resistant to chemotherapy. Directly targeting mutant p53 has not yet been successful, so identification of novel therapy targets and biomarkers in the TP53-mutant lung cancer is urgently needed to increase the overall survival in this subgroup. Deubiquitinating enzymes (DUBs) regulate a vast majority of proteins (DUBs' substrates) via removal of ubiquitin moieties or ubiquitin chains from these proteins, thereby altering the stability and/or functions of these substrates. In this review, we will focus on a DUB, referred to as ubiquitin-specific peptidase 10 (USP10) whose substrates include both oncogenic proteins and tumor suppressors. Therefore, targeting USP10 in cancer is highly context-dependent. Here, we will discuss USP10's functions in cancer by examining its various known substrates. In particular, we will elaborate our recent findings in the oncogenic role of USP10 in the TP53-mutant subgroup of lung cancer, focusing on USP10's function in the DNA damage response (DDR) via histone deacetylase 6 (HDAC6). Overall, these findings support the notion that targeting USP10 in the TP53-mutant subgroup of NSCLC would sensitize patients to cisplatin-based chemotherapy. Generating potent and specific clinically relevant USP10 inhibitors would benefit the TP53-mutant subgroup of NSCLC patients.
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Affiliation(s)
- Xiaohong Mary Zhang
- Department of Oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Karmanos Cancer Institute, 4100 John R. Street, Detroit, Michigan, 48201, USA
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- Department Pharmaceutical Sciences, Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Wayne State University, 259 Mack Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, 48201, USA
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- Department of Oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Karmanos Cancer Institute, 4100 John R. Street, Detroit, Michigan, 48201, USA
| | - Gerold Bepler
- Department of Oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Karmanos Cancer Institute, 4100 John R. Street, Detroit, Michigan, 48201, USA
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