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Dimet-Wiley AL, Latham CM, Brightwell CR, Neelakantan H, Keeble AR, Thomas NT, Noehren H, Fry CS, Watowich SJ. Nicotinamide N-methyltransferase inhibition mimics and boosts exercise-mediated improvements in muscle function in aged mice. Sci Rep 2024; 14:15554. [PMID: 38969654 PMCID: PMC11226645 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-66034-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/07/2024] Open
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Human hallmarks of sarcopenia include muscle weakness and a blunted response to exercise. Nicotinamide N-methyltransferase inhibitors (NNMTis) increase strength and promote the regenerative capacity of aged muscle, thus offering a promising treatment for sarcopenia. Since human hallmarks of sarcopenia are recapitulated in aged (24-month-old) mice, we treated mice from 22 to 24 months of age with NNMTi, intensive exercise, or a combination of both, and compared skeletal muscle adaptations, including grip strength, longitudinal running capacity, plantarflexor peak torque, fatigue, and muscle mass, fiber type, cross-sectional area, and intramyocellular lipid (IMCL) content. Exhaustive proteome and metabolome analyses were completed to identify the molecular mechanisms underlying the measured changes in skeletal muscle pathophysiology. Remarkably, NNMTi-treated aged sedentary mice showed ~ 40% greater grip strength than sedentary controls, while aged exercised mice only showed a 20% increase relative to controls. Importantly, the grip strength improvements resulting from NNMTi treatment and exercise were additive, with NNMTi-treated exercised mice developing a 60% increase in grip strength relative to sedentary controls. NNMTi treatment also promoted quantifiable improvements in IMCL content and, in combination with exercise, significantly increased gastrocnemius fiber CSA. Detailed skeletal muscle proteome and metabolome analyses revealed unique molecular mechanisms associated with NNMTi treatment and distinct molecular mechanisms and cellular processes arising from a combination of NNMTi and exercise relative to those given a single intervention. These studies suggest that NNMTi-based drugs, either alone or combined with exercise, will be beneficial in treating sarcopenia and a wide range of age-related myopathies.
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- Center for Muscle Biology, College of Health Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Center for Muscle Biology, College of Health Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Center for Muscle Biology, College of Health Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Center for Muscle Biology, College of Health Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Center for Muscle Biology, College of Health Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Center for Muscle Biology, College of Health Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
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Dowling P, Swandulla D, Ohlendieck K. Biochemical and proteomic insights into sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca 2+-ATPase complexes in skeletal muscles. Expert Rev Proteomics 2023; 20:125-142. [PMID: 37668143 DOI: 10.1080/14789450.2023.2255743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Skeletal muscles contain large numbers of high-molecular-mass protein complexes in elaborate membrane systems. Integral membrane proteins are involved in diverse cellular functions including the regulation of ion handling, membrane homeostasis, energy metabolism and force transmission. AREAS COVERED The proteomic profiling of membrane proteins and large protein assemblies in skeletal muscles are outlined in this article. This includes a critical overview of the main biochemical separation techniques and the mass spectrometric approaches taken to study membrane proteins. As an illustrative example of an analytically challenging large protein complex, the proteomic detection and characterization of the Ca2+-ATPase of the sarcoplasmic reticulum is discussed. The biological role of this large protein complex during normal muscle functioning, in the context of fiber type diversity and in relation to mechanisms of physiological adaptations and pathophysiological abnormalities is evaluated from a proteomics perspective. EXPERT OPINION Mass spectrometry-based muscle proteomics has decisively advanced the field of basic and applied myology. Although it is technically challenging to study membrane proteins, innovations in protein separation methodology in combination with sensitive mass spectrometry and improved systems bioinformatics has allowed the detailed proteomic detection and characterization of skeletal muscle membrane protein complexes, such as Ca2+-pump proteins of the sarcoplasmic reticulum.
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- Paul Dowling
- Department of Biology, Maynooth University, National University of Ireland, Maynooth Kildare, Ireland
- Kathleen Lonsdale Institute for Human Health Research, Maynooth University, Maynooth Kildare, Ireland
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- Institute of Physiology, Medical Faculty, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Biology, Maynooth University, National University of Ireland, Maynooth Kildare, Ireland
- Kathleen Lonsdale Institute for Human Health Research, Maynooth University, Maynooth Kildare, Ireland
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Applications of Tandem Mass Spectrometry (MS/MS) in Protein Analysis for Biomedical Research. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27082411. [PMID: 35458608 PMCID: PMC9031286 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27082411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Revised: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Mass Spectrometry (MS) allows the analysis of proteins and peptides through a variety of methods, such as Electrospray Ionization-Mass Spectrometry (ESI-MS) or Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-MS). These methods allow identification of the mass of a protein or a peptide as intact molecules or the identification of a protein through peptide-mass fingerprinting generated upon enzymatic digestion. Tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) allows the fragmentation of proteins and peptides to determine the amino acid sequence of proteins (top-down and middle-down proteomics) and peptides (bottom-up proteomics). Furthermore, tandem mass spectrometry also allows the identification of post-translational modifications (PTMs) of proteins and peptides. Here, we discuss the application of MS/MS in biomedical research, indicating specific examples for the identification of proteins or peptides and their PTMs as relevant biomarkers for diagnostic and therapy.
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Wei J, Huan Y, Heng Z, Zhao C, Jia L, Yu Y, Gao Y. Dynamic urine proteome changes in a rat model of simvastatin-induced skeletal muscle injury. J Proteomics 2022; 254:104477. [PMID: 34990819 DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2021.104477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 12/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Statin-associated muscle symptoms (SAMS) are the main side effects of statins. Currently, there are no effective biomarkers for accurate clinical diagnosis. Urine is not subject to homeostatic control and therefore accumulates early changes, making it an ideal biomarker source. We therefore examined urine proteome changes associated with SAMS. Here, we established a SAMS rat model by intragastric intubation with simvastatin (80 mg/kg). Biochemical analyses and hematoxylin and eosin staining were used to evaluate the degree of muscle injury. The urine proteome on days 3, 6, 9 and 14 was profiled using liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Differential proteins on day 14 of SAMS were mainly associated with glycolysis/gluconeogenesis, pyruvate metabolism, metabolism of reactive oxygen species and apoptosis, which were associated with the pathological mechanism of SAMS. Among the 14 differential proteins on day 3, Fibrinogen gamma chain (FIBG), Osteopontin (OSTP) and C-reactive protein (CRP) were associated with muscle damage, while EH domain-containing protein 1(EHD1), Cubilin (CUBN) and Fibronectin (FINC) were associated with the pathogenic mechanisms of SAMS. Our preliminary results indicated that the urine proteome can reflect early changes in the SAMS rat model, providing the potential for monitoring drug side effects in future clinical research. SIGNIFICANCE: This study demonstrate that the early muscle damage caused by simvastatin can be reflected in urinary proteins. The urine proteome also has the potential to reflect the pharmacology and toxicology of drugs in future clinical research.
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- Jing Wei
- Clinical Research Center, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China; Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Beijing Normal University, Gene Engineering Drug and Biotechnology Beijing Key Laboratory, Beijing 100875, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Beijing Normal University, Gene Engineering Drug and Biotechnology Beijing Key Laboratory, Beijing 100875, China; Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Genomics (ICG), Biomedical Pioneering Innovation Center (BIOPIC), Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Beijing Normal University, Gene Engineering Drug and Biotechnology Beijing Key Laboratory, Beijing 100875, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Beijing Normal University, Gene Engineering Drug and Biotechnology Beijing Key Laboratory, Beijing 100875, China
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- Clinical Research Center, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Clinical Research Center, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Beijing Normal University, Gene Engineering Drug and Biotechnology Beijing Key Laboratory, Beijing 100875, China.
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Ren K, Wang L, Wang L, Du Q, Cao J, Jin Q, An G, Li N, Dang L, Tian Y, Wang Y, Sun J. Investigating Transcriptional Dynamics Changes and Time-Dependent Marker Gene Expression in the Early Period After Skeletal Muscle Injury in Rats. Front Genet 2021; 12:650874. [PMID: 34220936 PMCID: PMC8248501 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.650874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Following skeletal muscle injury (SMI), from post-injury reaction to repair consists of a complex series of dynamic changes. However, there is a paucity of research on detailed transcriptional dynamics and time-dependent marker gene expression in the early stages after SMI. In this study, skeletal muscle tissue in rats was taken at 4 to 48 h after injury for next-generation sequencing. We examined the transcriptional kinetics characteristics during above time periods after injury. STEM and maSigPro were used to screen time-correlated genes. Integrating 188 time-correlated genes with 161 genes in each time-related gene module by WGCNA, we finally identified 18 network-node regulatory genes after SMI. Histological staining analyses confirmed the mechanisms underlying changes in the tissue damage to repair process. Our research linked a variety of dynamic biological processes with specific time periods and provided insight into the characteristics of transcriptional dynamics, as well as screened time-related biological indicators with biological significance in the early stages after SMI.
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- Kang Ren
- School of Forensic Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Jinzhong, China.,Department of Basic Medicine, Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, China
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- School of Forensic Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Jinzhong, China
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- School of Forensic Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Jinzhong, China
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- School of Forensic Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Jinzhong, China
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- School of Forensic Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Jinzhong, China
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- School of Forensic Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Jinzhong, China
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- School of Forensic Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Jinzhong, China
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- School of Forensic Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Jinzhong, China
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- School of Forensic Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Jinzhong, China
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- School of Forensic Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Jinzhong, China
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- School of Forensic Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Jinzhong, China
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- School of Forensic Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Jinzhong, China
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Hoover ME, Martin EC, Llamas CB, Qureshi A, Davis TA, Gimble JM, Freitas MA. Proteomic characterization of a trauma-based rat model of heterotopic ossification identifies interactive signaling networks as potential therapeutic targets. J Proteomics 2020; 226:103907. [PMID: 32707234 DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2020.103907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Revised: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Heterotopic ossification (HO) is the formation of ectopic bone in soft tissues observed in patients following blast injuries, orthopedic or head trauma, burns, or in the context of inborn mutations of genes involved in osteogenesis. There is no universally accepted therapy for HO. This study has used global unbiased mass spectrometry proteomic approaches, validated by western immunoblots, to interrogate skeletal muscle tissues obtained from a highly reproducible rat model of trauma induced HO. During early the phase of HO development, statistically significant modulation of proteins within the following pathways was identified: coagulation, cyclic AMP, extracellular matrix, immunity/inflammation, NADH metabolism, TGFβ. These metabolic proteins and pathways have the potential to serve as diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic targets for this devastating orthopedic condition that has considerable impact on the patient's quality of life. Furthermore, the findings confirm and extend previous in vitro stromal/stem cell and clinical studies from the field. SIGNIFICANCE: This study confirms and extends the field's understanding of the protein pathways that are modulated in a rat model of trauma induced heterotopic ossification. The identification of specific proteins such as the AP1 transcription factor as well as protein families such as the complement/coagulation pathway and serine protease inhibitors as biomarkers have potential clinical translational value. These outcomes have relevance to the physiological and pathological mineralization processes contributing to the recovery of orthopedic trauma patients.
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- Michael E Hoover
- Department of Cancer Biology and Genetics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, College of Medicine and Arthur G. James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, United States of America
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, United States of America
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- Center for Stem Cell Research & Regenerative Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, United States of America
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- Regenerative Medicine Department, Naval Medical Research Center, Silver Spring, MD 20910, United States of America
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- Regenerative Medicine Department, Naval Medical Research Center, Silver Spring, MD 20910, United States of America; Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814, United States of America
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- Center for Stem Cell Research & Regenerative Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, United States of America; LaCell LLC, New Orleans, LA, United States of America
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- Department of Cancer Biology and Genetics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, College of Medicine and Arthur G. James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, United States of America.
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