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Carland C, Zhao L, Salman O, Cohen JB, Zamani P, Xiao Q, Dongre A, Wang Z, Ebert C, Greenawalt D, van Empel V, Richards AM, Doughty RN, Rietzschel E, Javaheri A, Wang Y, Schafer PH, Hersey S, Carayannopoulos LN, Seiffert D, Chang C, Gordon DA, Ramirez‐Valle F, Mann DL, Cappola TP, Chirinos JA. Urinary Proteomics and Outcomes in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction. J Am Heart Assoc 2024; 13:e033410. [PMID: 38639358 PMCID: PMC11179922 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.033410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND Although several studies have addressed plasma proteomics in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, limited data are available on the prognostic value of urinary proteomics. The objective of our study was to identify urinary proteins/peptides associated with death and heart failure admission in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. METHODS AND RESULTS The study population included participants enrolled in TOPCAT (Treatment of Preserved Cardiac Function Heart Failure With an Aldosterone Antagonist Trial). The relationship between urine protein levels and the risk of death or heart failure admission was assessed using Cox regression, in both nonadjusted analyses and adjusting for urine creatinine levels, and the MAGGIC (Meta-Analysis Global Group in Chronic Heart Failure) score. A total of 426 (12.4%) TOPCAT participants had urinary protein data and were included. There were 40 urinary proteins/peptides significantly associated with death or heart failure admission in nonadjusted analyses, 21 of which were also significant adjusted analyses. Top proteins in the adjusted analysis included ANGPTL2 (angiopoietin-like protein 2) (hazard ratio [HR], 0.5731 [95% CI, 0.47-0.7]; P=3.13E-05), AMY2A (α amylase 2A) (HR, 0.5496 [95% CI, 0.44-0.69]; P=0.0001), and DNASE1 (deoxyribonuclease-1) (HR, 0.5704 [95% CI, 0.46-0.71]; P=0.0002). Higher urinary levels of proteins involved in fibrosis (collagen VI α-1, collagen XV α-1), metabolism (pancreatic α-amylase 2A/B, mannosidase α class 1A member 1), and inflammation (heat shock protein family D member 1, inducible T cell costimulatory ligand) were associated with a lower risk of death or heart failure admission. CONCLUSIONS Our study identifies several novel associations between urinary proteins/peptides and outcomes in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Many of these associations are independent of clinical risk scores and may aid in risk stratification in this patient population.
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- Corinne Carland
- Hospital of the University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPAUSA
- University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of MedicinePhiladelphiaPAUSA
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- Bristol‐Myers Squibb CompanyLawrencevilleNJUSA
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- University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of MedicinePhiladelphiaPAUSA
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- Hospital of the University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPAUSA
- University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of MedicinePhiladelphiaPAUSA
- Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics, Perelman School of MedicineUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPAUSA
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- Hospital of the University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPAUSA
- University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of MedicinePhiladelphiaPAUSA
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- Bristol‐Myers Squibb CompanyLawrencevilleNJUSA
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- Department of CardiologyMaastricht University Medical CenterMaastrichtThe Netherlands
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute, National University of SingaporeSingapore
- Christchurch Heart Institute, University of OtagoChristchurchNew Zealand
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- Christchurch Heart Institute, University of OtagoChristchurchNew Zealand
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- Department of Cardiovascular DiseasesGhent University Hospital and Ghent UniversityGhentBelgium
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- Washington University School of MedicineSt. LouisMOUSA
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- Bristol‐Myers Squibb CompanyLawrencevilleNJUSA
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- Hospital of the University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPAUSA
- University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of MedicinePhiladelphiaPAUSA
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- Hospital of the University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPAUSA
- University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of MedicinePhiladelphiaPAUSA
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Yang F, Chen M, Liu Y, Hu Y, Chen Y, Yu Y, Deng L. ANGPTL2 knockdown induces autophagy to relieve alveolar macrophage pyroptosis by reducing LILRB2-mediated inhibition of TREM2. J Cell Mol Med 2024; 28:e18280. [PMID: 38758159 PMCID: PMC11100552 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.18280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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Acute lung injury (ALI) is featured with a robust inflammatory response. Angiopoietin-like protein 2 (ANGPTL2), a pro-inflammatory protein, is complicated with various disorders. However, the role of ANGPTL2 in ALI remains to be further explored. The mice and MH-S cells were administrated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to evoke the lung injury in vivo and in vitro. The role and mechanism of ANGPTL was investigated by haematoxylin-eosin, measurement of wet/dry ratio, cell count, terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase deoxyuridine triphosphate (dUTP) nick end labeling, reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction, immunofluorescence, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, detection of autophagic flux and western blot assays. The level of ANGPTL2 was upregulated in lung injury. Knockout of ANGPTL2 alleviated LPS-induced pathological symptoms, reduced pulmonary wet/dry weight ratio, the numbers of total cells and neutrophils in BALF, apoptosis rate and the release of pro-inflammatory mediators, and modulated polarization of alveolar macrophages in mice. Knockdown of ANGPTL2 downregulated the level of pyroptosis indicators, and elevated the level of autophagy in LPS-induced MH-S cells. Besides, downregulation of ANGPTL2 reversed the LPS-induced the expression of leukocyte immunoglobulin (Ig)-like receptor B2 (LILRB2) and triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2 (TREM2), which was reversed by the overexpression of LILRB2. Importantly, knockdown of TREM2 reversed the levels of autophagy- and pyroptosis-involved proteins, and the contents of pro-inflammatory factors in LPS-induced MH-S cells transfected with si ANGPTL2, which was further inverted with the treatment of rapamycin. Therefore, ANGPTL2 silencing enhanced autophagy to alleviate alveolar macrophage pyroptosis via reducing LILRB2-mediated inhibition of TREM2.
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- Fan Yang
- Department of Emergency MedicineThe Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical UniversityLuzhouChina
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- Department of Emergency MedicineThe Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical UniversityLuzhouChina
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- Department of Emergency MedicineThe Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical UniversityLuzhouChina
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- Department of Emergency MedicineThe Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical UniversityLuzhouChina
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- Department of Emergency MedicineThe Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical UniversityLuzhouChina
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- Department of Emergency MedicineThe Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical UniversityLuzhouChina
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- Department of Thyroid SurgeryThe Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical UniversityLuzhouChina
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Labbé P, Martel C, Shi YF, Montezano A, He Y, Gillis MA, Higgins MÈ, Villeneuve L, Touyz R, Tardif JC, Thorin-Trescases N, Thorin E. Knockdown of ANGPTL2 promotes left ventricular systolic dysfunction by upregulation of NOX4 in mice. Front Physiol 2024; 15:1320065. [PMID: 38426206 PMCID: PMC10902461 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2024.1320065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Background: Angiopoietin-like 2 (ANGPTL2) is a pro-inflammatory and pro-oxidant circulating protein that predicts and promotes chronic inflammatory diseases such as atherosclerosis in humans. Transgenic murine models demonstrated the deleterious role of ANGPTL2 in vascular diseases, while deletion of ANGPTL2 was protective. The nature of its role in cardiac tissues is, however, less clear. Indeed, in adult mice knocked down (KD) for ANGPTL2, we recently reported a mild left ventricular (LV) dysfunction originating from a congenital aortic valve stenosis, demonstrating that ANGPTL2 is essential to cardiac development and function. Hypothesis: Because we originally demonstrated that the KD of ANGPTL2 protected vascular endothelial function via an upregulation of arterial NOX4, promoting the beneficial production of dilatory H2O2, we tested the hypothesis that increased cardiac NOX4 could negatively affect cardiac redox and remodeling and contribute to LV dysfunction observed in adult Angptl2-KD mice. Methods and results: Cardiac expression and activity of NOX4 were higher in KD mice, promoting higher levels of cardiac H2O2 when compared to wild-type (WT) mice. Immunofluorescence showed that ANGPTL2 and NOX4 were co-expressed in cardiac cells from WT mice and both proteins co-immunoprecipitated in HEK293 cells, suggesting that ANGPTL2 and NOX4 physically interact. Pressure overload induced by transverse aortic constriction surgery (TAC) promoted LV systolic dysfunction in WT mice but did not further exacerbate the dysfunction in KD mice. Importantly, the severity of LV systolic dysfunction in KD mice (TAC and control SHAM) correlated with cardiac Nox4 expression. Injection of an adeno-associated virus (AAV9) delivering shRNA targeting cardiac Nox4 expression fully reversed LV systolic dysfunction in KD-SHAM mice, demonstrating the causal role of NOX4 in cardiac dysfunction in KD mice. Targeting cardiac Nox4 expression in KD mice also induced an antioxidant response characterized by increased expression of NRF2/KEAP1 and catalase. Conclusion: Together, these data reveal that the absence of ANGPTL2 induces an upregulation of cardiac NOX4 that contributes to oxidative stress and LV dysfunction. By interacting and repressing cardiac NOX4, ANGPTL2 could play a new beneficial role in the maintenance of cardiac redox homeostasis and function.
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- Pauline Labbé
- Montreal Heart Institute, Research Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Montreal Heart Institute, Research Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Montreal Heart Institute, Research Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Montreal Heart Institute, Research Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Montreal Heart Institute, Research Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Thorin E, Labbé P, Lambert M, Mury P, Dagher O, Miquel G, Thorin-Trescases N. Angiopoietin-Like Proteins: Cardiovascular Biology and Therapeutic Targeting for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases. Can J Cardiol 2023; 39:1736-1756. [PMID: 37295611 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2023.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Despite the best pharmacologic tools available, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality in developed countries. After 2 decades of research, new therapeutic targets, such as angiopoietin-like proteins (ANGPTLs), are emerging. ANGPTLs belong to a family of 8 members, from ANGPTL1 to ANGPTL8; they have structural homology with angiopoietins and are secreted in the circulation. ANGPTLs display a multitude of physiological and pathologic functions; they contribute to inflammation, angiogenesis, cell death, senescence, hematopoiesis, and play a role in repair, maintenance, and tissue homeostasis. ANGPTLs-particularly the triad ANGPTL3, 4, and 8-have an established role in lipid metabolism through the regulation of triacylglycerol trafficking according to the nutritional status. Some ANGPTLs also contribute to glucose metabolism. Therefore, dysregulation in ANGPTL expression associated with abnormal circulating levels are linked to a plethora of CVD and metabolic disorders including atherosclerosis, heart diseases, diabetes, but also obesity and cancers. Because ANGPTLs bind to different receptors according to the cell type, antagonists are therapeutically inadequate. Recently, direct inhibitors of ANGPTLs, mainly ANGPTL3, have been developed, and specific monoclonal antibodies and antisense oligonucleotides are currently being tested in clinical trials. The aim of the current review is to provide an up-to-date preclinical and clinical overview on the function of the 8 members of the ANGPTL family in the cardiovascular system, their contribution to CVD, and the therapeutic potential of manipulating some of them.
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- Eric Thorin
- Montreal Heart Institute, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada; Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada; Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada.
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- Montreal Heart Institute, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Montreal Heart Institute, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada; Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Montreal Heart Institute, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada; Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Montreal Heart Institute, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada; Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada; Department of Cardiac Sciences, Libin Cardiovascular Institute, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Montreal Heart Institute, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Li J, Wan T, Liu C, Liu H, Ke D, Li L. ANGPTL2 aggravates LPS-induced septic cardiomyopathy via NLRP3-mediated inflammasome in a DUSP1-dependent pathway. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 123:110701. [PMID: 37531825 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.110701] [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: 05/28/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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Angiopoietin-like protein 2 (ANGPTL2) was implicated in various cardiovascular diseases; however, its role in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-related septic cardiomyopathy remains unclear. Herein, mice were exposed to LPS to generate septic cardiomyopathy, and adeno-associated viral vector was employed to overexpress ANGPTL2 in the myocardium. Besides, mice were treated with adenoviral vector to knock down ANGPTL2 in hearts. ANGPTL2 expressions in hearts and cardiomyocytes were upregulated by LPS challenge. ANGPTL2 overexpression aggravated, while ANGPTL2 silence ameliorated LPS-associated cardiac impairment and inflammation. Mechanically, we found that ANGPTL2 activated NLRP3 inflammasome via suppressing DUSP1 signaling, and NLRP3 knockdown abrogated the detrimental role of ANGPTL2 in aggravating LPS-induced cardiac inflammation. Furthermore, DUSP1 overexpression significantly inhibited ANGPTL2-mediated NLRP3 activation, and subsequently improved LPS-related cardiac dysfunction. In summary, ANGPTL2 exacerbated septic cardiomyopathy via activating NLRP3-mediated inflammation in a DUSP1-dependent manner, and our study uncovered a promising therapeutic target in preventing septic cardiomyopathy.
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- Jun Li
- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei, China; Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shenzhen People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen 518020, Guangdong, China; Shenzhen Cardiovascular Minimally Invasive Medical Engineering Technology Research and Development Center, Shenzhen 518020, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shenzhen People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen 518020, Guangdong, China; Shenzhen Cardiovascular Minimally Invasive Medical Engineering Technology Research and Development Center, Shenzhen 518020, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei, China.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei, China.
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Cao X, Nguyen V, Tsai J, Gao C, Tian Y, Zhang Y, Carver W, Kiaris H, Cui T, Tan W. The SARS-CoV-2 spike protein induces long-term transcriptional perturbations of mitochondrial metabolic genes, causes cardiac fibrosis, and reduces myocardial contractile in obese mice. Mol Metab 2023; 74:101756. [PMID: 37348737 PMCID: PMC10281040 DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2023.101756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND As the pandemic evolves, post-acute sequelae of CoV-2 (PASC) including cardiovascular manifestations have emerged as a new health threat. This study aims to study whether the Spike protein plus obesity can exacerbate PASC-related cardiomyopathy. METHODS A Spike protein-pseudotyped (Spp) virus with the proper surface tropism of SARS-CoV-2 was developed for viral entry assay in vitro and administration into high fat diet (HFD)-fed mice. The systemic viral loads and cardiac transcriptomes were analyzed at 2 and 24 h, 3, 6, and 24 weeks post introducing (wpi) Spp using RNA-seq or real time RT-PCR. Echocardiography was used to monitor cardiac functions. RESULTS Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol enhanced viral uptake in endothelial cells, macrophages, and cardiomyocyte-like H9C2 cells. Selective cardiac and adipose viral depositions were observed in HFD mice but not in normal-chow-fed mice. The cardiac transcriptional signatures in HFD mice at 3, 6, and 24 wpi showed systemic suppression of mitochondria respiratory chain genes including ATP synthases and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide:ubiquinone oxidoreductase gene members, upregulation of stress pathway-related crucial factors such as nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor 1 and signal transducer and activator of transcription 5A, and increases in expression of glucose metabolism-associated genes. As compared with the age-matched HFD control mice, cardiac ejection fraction and fractional shortening were significantly decreased, while left ventricular end-systolic diameter and volume were significantly elevated, and cardiac fibrosis was increased in HFD mice at 24 wpi. CONCLUSION Our data demonstrated that the Spike protein could induce long-term transcriptional suppression of mitochondria metabolic genes and cause cardiac fibrosis and myocardial contractile impairment in obese mice, providing mechanistic insights to PASC-related cardiomyopathy.
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- Xiaoling Cao
- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 29209, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 29209, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, UC San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, CA, 92093, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 29209, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 29209, USA; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 29209, USA; Department of General Surgery, The 3rd Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 29209, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Computing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA
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- Drug Discovery & Biomedical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 29209, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Computing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 29209, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Computing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA.
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Cao X, Nguyen V, Tsai J, Gao C, Tian Y, Zhang Y, Carver W, Kiaris H, Cui T, Tan W. The SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein induces long-term transcriptional perturbations of mitochondrial metabolic genes, causes cardiac fibrosis, and reduces myocardial contractile in obese mice. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2023:2023.01.05.522853. [PMID: 36656778 PMCID: PMC9844011 DOI: 10.1101/2023.01.05.522853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Background As the pandemic evolves, post-acute sequelae of CoV-2 (PACS) including cardiovascular manifestations have emerged as a new health threat. This study aims to study whether the Spike protein plus obesity can exacerbate PACS-related cardiomyopathy. Methods A Spike protein-pseudotyped (Spp) virus with the proper surface tropism of SARS-CoV-2 was developed for viral entry assay in vitro and administration into high fat diet (HFD)-fed mice. The systemic viral loads and cardiac transcriptomes were analyzed at 2 and 24 hrs, 3, 6, and 24 weeks post introducing (wpi) Spp using RNA-seq or real time RT-PCR. Echocardiography was used to monitor cardiac functions. Results Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol enhanced viral uptake in endothelial cells, macrophages, and cardiomyocyte-like H9C2 cells. Selective cardiac and adipose viral depositions were observed in HFD mice but not in normal-chow-fed mice. The cardiac transcriptional signatures in HFD mice at 3, 6, and 24 wpi showed systemic suppression of mitochondria respiratory chain genes including ATP synthases and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide:ubiquinone oxidoreductase gene members, upregulation of stress pathway-related crucial factors such as nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor 1 and signal transducer and activator of transcription 5A, and increases in expression of glucose metabolism-associated genes. As compared with the age-matched HFD control mice, cardiac ejection fraction and fractional shortening were significantly decreased, while left ventricular end-systolic diameter and volume were significantly elevated, and cardiac fibrosis was increased in HFD mice at 24 wpi. Conclusion Our data demonstrated that the Spike protein could induce long-term transcriptional suppression of mitochondria metabolic genes and cause cardiac fibrosis and myocardial contractile impairment, providing mechanistic insights to PACS-related cardiomyopathy.
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- Xiaoling Cao
- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, 29209, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, 29209, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, UC San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, CA, 92093, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, 29209, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, 29209, USA
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, 29209, USA
- Department of General Surgery, The 3rd Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, 29209, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Computing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, 29208, USA
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- Drug Discovery & Biomedical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, 29208, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, 29209, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Computing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, 29208, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, 29209, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Computing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, 29208, USA
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Angiopoietin-like 2 is essential to aortic valve development in mice. Commun Biol 2022; 5:1277. [PMID: 36414704 PMCID: PMC9681843 DOI: 10.1038/s42003-022-04243-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Aortic valve (AoV) abnormalities during embryogenesis are a major risk for the development of aortic valve stenosis (AVS) and cardiac events later in life. Here, we identify an unexpected role for Angiopoietin-like 2 (ANGPTL2), a pro-inflammatory protein secreted by senescent cells, in valvulogenesis. At late embryonic stage, mice knocked-down for Angptl2 (Angptl2-KD) exhibit a premature thickening of AoV leaflets associated with a dysregulation of the fine balance between cell apoptosis, senescence and proliferation during AoV remodeling and a decrease in the crucial Notch signalling. These structural and molecular abnormalities lead toward spontaneous AVS with elevated trans-aortic gradient in adult mice of both sexes. Consistently, ANGPTL2 expression is detected in human fetal semilunar valves and associated with pathways involved in cell cycle and senescence. Altogether, these findings suggest that Angptl2 is essential for valvulogenesis, and identify Angptl2-KD mice as an animal model to study spontaneous AVS, a disease with unmet medical need.
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Silencing of Angiopoietin-Like Protein 4 (Angptl4) Decreases Inflammation, Extracellular Matrix Degradation, and Apoptosis in Osteoarthritis via the Sirtuin 1/NF-κB Pathway. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2022; 2022:1135827. [PMID: 36071864 PMCID: PMC9442503 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1135827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a frequently observed condition in aged people. OA cartilage is characterized by chondrocyte apoptosis, chondrocyte inflammation, and hyperactive catabolism of extracellular matrix. However, the specific molecular mechanisms remain unclear. Recent data has shown that Angptl4, a multifunctional cytokine, is involved in the regulation of inflammatory and apoptosis responses in different tissues. This study is aimed at defining the role of Angptl4 in the development of OA. We employed X-ray analysis, safranin O-fast green (S-O) staining, and hematoxylin staining to evaluate histomorphological characteristics in the knee joint of mice. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction, Western blot assays, immunofluorescence staining, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) were performed to analyze the changes in gene and protein expression. Mechanically, our data demonstrated that Angptl4 knockdown improved the degradation of extracellular matrix and reduced TNF-α-mediated chondrocyte inflammation and apoptosis by suppressing sirtuin 1/NF-κB signaling pathway. In addition, animal studies showed that the suppression of Angptl4 expression might alleviate OA development. In conclusion, our findings revealed the underlying mechanisms of Angptl4 regulation in chondrocytes and its potential value in the treatment of OA.
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The Role of ANGPTL Gene Family Members in Hepatocellular Carcinoma. DISEASE MARKERS 2022; 2022:1844352. [PMID: 35692877 PMCID: PMC9177307 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1844352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Background Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is highly aggressive with a poor prognosis and survival rate. Certain ANGPTL members have been implicated in tumor progression. However, the relevance of the ANGPTL gene family to HCC remains poorly understood. In this study, we explored the role of ANGPTLs in the prognosis of HCC. Methods From the CCLE database, we studied the expression of ANGPTLs in a range of cancer cell lines. The UCSC, HCCDB, and Human Protein Atlas databases were used to analyze the differences in mRNA and protein expression of ANGPTLs in HCC tissues. Additionally, the correlation between ANGPTL mRNA and methylation levels and clinicopathological features were assessed in the TCGA database. The correlation between ANGPTL mRNA and overall survival was determined by the Kaplan-Meier plotter. cBioPortal database was used to analyze ANGPTL genomic alterations. Genes associated with ANGPTLs were determined by enrichment with KEGG. Moreover, the differentially expressed genes of ANGPTLs were analyzed by the LinkedOmics database, and the KEGG pathway and miRNA targets of ANGPTLs were also enriched. Results There was a significant correlation between the ANGPTL members (excluding ANGPTL2) and the prognosis of HCC patients according to the Kaplan-Meier plotter analysis (p < 0.05). ANGPTL1 was the gene with the highest mutation frequency. ANGPTLs are involved in certain pathways that may influence the development of HCC. Conclusion In summary, the expression of some members of ANGPTLs was significantly correlated with HCC prognosis, suggesting that the ANGPTL gene family members may be promising molecular markers for HCC treatment and prognosis.
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Dai H, Liu F, Lu J, Yang Y, Liu P. miR-124-3p Combined with ANGPTL2 Has High Diagnostic Values for Obese and Nonobese Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Int J Endocrinol 2022; 2022:2155018. [PMID: 35747760 PMCID: PMC9213205 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2155018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Revised: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects 5-20% of women of reproductive age. Interestingly, serum miR-124-3p and ANGPTL2 are differentially expressed in PCOS patients. Accordingly, this study set out to explore the clinical roles of serum miR-124-3p/ANGPTL2 in PCOS. Firstly, miR-124-3p/ANGPTL2 expression patterns were detected in the serum of 102 PCOS patients and 100 healthy subjects. miR-124-3p or/and ANGPTL2 diagnostic efficacy on PCOS was further analyzed, in addition to the measurement of lipid metabolism, glucose metabolism, sex hormone indexes, and inflammation levels. Correlations between serum miR-124-3p/ANGPTL2 expressions and age, BMI, Ferriman-Gallwey score, lipid metabolism, glucose metabolism, sex hormone indexes, TNF-α, and IL-6 in PCOS patients were determined. The expression correlation and binding relationship of ANGPTL2 and miR-124-3p were identified. In addition, miR-124-3p was downregulated and ANGPTL2 was upregulated in the serum of obese and nonobese PCOS patients. miR-124-3p expression was found to be negatively correlated with Ferriman-Gallwey score and serum total testosterone (T), and negatively related to prolactin (PRL). ANGPTL2 expression was positively correlated with FNS and inversely linked with PRL. TNF-α and IL-6 were negatively correlated with miR-124-3p, but positively correlated with ANGPTL2. Furthermore, there was a negative correlation and a targeting relationship between ANGPTL2 and miR-124-3p expression in the serum of obese and nonobese PCOS patients. Collectively, our findings indicated that miR-124-3p might target ANGPTL2 expression in obese and nonobese PCOS patients, and further underscored the diagnostic value of their combination.
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- Hongmei Dai
- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Dongying People's Hospital, Dongying, Shandong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dongying People's Hospital, Dongying, Shandong, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Dongying People's Hospital, Dongying, Shandong, China
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- Department of Respiratory, Dongying People's Hospital, Dongying, Shandong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dongying People's Hospital, Dongying, Shandong, China
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Thorin-Trescases N, Labbé P, Mury P, Lambert M, Thorin E. Angptl2 is a Marker of Cellular Senescence: The Physiological and Pathophysiological Impact of Angptl2-Related Senescence. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:12232. [PMID: 34830112 PMCID: PMC8624568 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222212232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Cellular senescence is a cell fate primarily induced by DNA damage, characterized by irreversible growth arrest in an attempt to stop the damage. Senescence is a cellular response to a stressor and is observed with aging, but also during wound healing and in embryogenic developmental processes. Senescent cells are metabolically active and secrete a multitude of molecules gathered in the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP). The SASP includes inflammatory cytokines, chemokines, growth factors and metalloproteinases, with autocrine and paracrine activities. Among hundreds of molecules, angiopoietin-like 2 (angptl2) is an interesting, although understudied, SASP member identified in various types of senescent cells. Angptl2 is a circulatory protein, and plasma angptl2 levels increase with age and with various chronic inflammatory diseases such as cancer, atherosclerosis, diabetes, heart failure and a multitude of age-related diseases. In this review, we will examine in which context angptl2 was identified as a SASP factor, describe the experimental evidence showing that angptl2 is a marker of senescence in vitro and in vivo, and discuss the impact of angptl2-related senescence in both physiological and pathological conditions. Future work is needed to demonstrate whether the senescence marker angptl2 is a potential clinical biomarker of age-related diseases.
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- Nathalie Thorin-Trescases
- Montreal Heart Institute, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada; (P.L.); (P.M.); (M.L.); (E.T.)
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- Montreal Heart Institute, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada; (P.L.); (P.M.); (M.L.); (E.T.)
- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada
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- Montreal Heart Institute, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada; (P.L.); (P.M.); (M.L.); (E.T.)
- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada
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- Montreal Heart Institute, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada; (P.L.); (P.M.); (M.L.); (E.T.)
- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada
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- Montreal Heart Institute, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada; (P.L.); (P.M.); (M.L.); (E.T.)
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada
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Jiang C, Yao S, Guo Y, Ma L, Wang X, Chen Y, Zhang H, Cao Z. Angiopoietin-like protein 2 deficiency promotes periodontal inflammation and alveolar bone loss. J Periodontol 2021; 93:1525-1539. [PMID: 34709660 DOI: 10.1002/jper.21-0290] [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: 05/10/2021] [Revised: 08/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Human periodontitis is a highly prevalent inflammatory disease that leads to connective tissue degradation, alveolar bone resorption, and tooth loss. Angiopoietin-like 2 (ANGPTL2) regulates chronic inflammation in various diseases and is functionally involved in maintaining tissue homeostasis and promoting tissue regeneration, but there is limited information about its function in periodontitis. Here we investigated the expression and explicit role of ANGPTL2 in periodontitis. METHODS Immunohistochemistry and quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) were used to detect the ANGPTL2 expression in periodontal tissues and periodontal ligament cells (PDLCs). A ligature-induced periodontitis model was generated in wild-type and ANGPTL2 knockout mice. qRT-PCR and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay were used to assess the production of inflammatory cytokines and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in cultured PDLCs. Western blot was performed to detect proteins in relevant signaling pathways. RESULTS Increased ANGPTL2 expression was observed in inflamed periodontal tissues and PDLCs. ANGPTL2 deficiency promoted alveolar bone loss with enhanced osteoclastogenesis and inflammatory reactions in ligature-induced periodontitis. Downregulation of ANGPTL2 remarkably enhanced expression levels of interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8, MMP1, and MMP13 in Porphyromonas gingivalis lipopolysaccharide-induced PDLCs, whereas ANGPTL2-overexpressing PDLCs showed opposite trends. ANGPTL2 downregulation activated STAT3 and nuclear factor-κB pathways and blocked Akt signaling under inflammatory environment. Treatment with a STAT3 inhibitor partially suppressed the inflammatory reaction of PDLCs mediated by ANGPTL2 knockdown. CONCLUSIONS Our study provides the first evidence of an anti-inflammatory effect of ANGPTL2 in murine periodontitis. The findings demonstrate the critical and protective role of ANGPTL2 in alveolar bone loss and periodontal inflammation.
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- Chenxi Jiang
- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST KLOS) and Key Laboratory for Oral Biomedical Engineering of Ministry of Education (KLOBME), School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST KLOS) and Key Laboratory for Oral Biomedical Engineering of Ministry of Education (KLOBME), School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST KLOS) and Key Laboratory for Oral Biomedical Engineering of Ministry of Education (KLOBME), School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST KLOS) and Key Laboratory for Oral Biomedical Engineering of Ministry of Education (KLOBME), School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST KLOS) and Key Laboratory for Oral Biomedical Engineering of Ministry of Education (KLOBME), School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Department of Periodontology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST KLOS) and Key Laboratory for Oral Biomedical Engineering of Ministry of Education (KLOBME), School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Periodontology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST KLOS) and Key Laboratory for Oral Biomedical Engineering of Ministry of Education (KLOBME), School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Department of Periodontology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Plangger A, Haslik W, Rath B, Neumayer C, Hamilton G. Interactions of BRCA1-mutated Breast Cancer Cell Lines with Adipose-derived Stromal Cells (ADSCs). J Mammary Gland Biol Neoplasia 2021; 26:235-245. [PMID: 34228231 PMCID: PMC8566642 DOI: 10.1007/s10911-021-09493-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Lipofilling may constitute a technique to assist reconstruction of breasts following prophylactic mastectomy for patients with mutated BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes. However, to date it is not clear whether adipose-derived stromal cells (ADSCs) increase the risk of tumor initiation and progression in this situation. Therefore, the interactions of BRCA1 mutated breast cancer cell lines with normal ADSCs were investigated in the present study. Characteristics of MDA-MB-436 (BRCA1 c.5277 + 1G > A) and HCC1937 (BRCA1 p.Gln1756.Profs*74) were compared to MDA-MB-231 and T47D BRCA1/2 wild-type breast cancer cell lines. ADSCs were cultivated from lipoaspirates of a panel of BRCA1/2- wildtype patients. Interactions of conditioned medium (CM) of these cells with the breast cancer lines were studied using proliferation and migration assays as well as adipokine expression western blot arrays. CM of ADSCs exhibit a dose-dependent stimulation of the proliferation of the breast cancer cell lines. However, of the ADSC preparations tested, only 1 out of 18 samples showed a significant higher stimulation of BRCA1-mutated MDA-MB-436 versus wildtype MDA-MB-231 cells, and all CM revealed lower stimulatory activity for BRCA1-mutated HCC1937 versus wildtype T47D cells. Additionally, migration of breast cancer cells in response to CM of ADSCs proved to be equivalent or slower for BRCA1/2 mutated versus nonmutated cancer cells and, with exception of angiopoietin-like 2, induced expression of adipokines showed no major difference. Effects of media conditioned by normal ADSCs showed largely comparable effects on BRCA1-mutated and wildtype breast cancer cell lines thus advocating lipofilling, preferentially employing allogeneic non-mutated ADSCs.
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- Adelina Plangger
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department for General Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
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Yang J, Song QY, Niu SX, Chen HJ, Petersen RB, Zhang Y, Huang K. Emerging roles of angiopoietin-like proteins in inflammation: Mechanisms and potential as pharmacological targets. J Cell Physiol 2021; 237:98-117. [PMID: 34289108 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.30534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Angiopoietin-like proteins (ANGPTLs), a family of eight secreted glycoproteins termed ANGTPL1-8, are involved in angiogenesis, lipid metabolism, cancer progression, and inflammation. Their roles in regulating lipid metabolism have been intensively studied, as some ANGPTLs are promising pharmacological targets for hypertriglyceridemia and associated cardiovascular disease. Recently, the emerging roles of ANGPTLs in inflammation have attracted great attention. First, elevated levels of multiple circulating ANGPTLs in inflammatory diseases make them potential disease biomarkers. Second, multiple ANGPTLs regulate acute or chronic inflammation via various mechanisms, including triggering inflammatory signaling through their action as ligands for integrin or forming homo- /hetero-oligomers to regulate signal transduction via extra- or intracellular mechanisms. As dysregulation of the inflammatory response is a critical trigger in many diseases, understanding the roles of ANGPTLs in inflammation will aid in drug/therapy development. Here, we summarize the roles, mechanisms, and potential therapeutic values for ANGPTLs in inflammation and inflammatory diseases.
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- Jing Yang
- Department of Biopharmacy, Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Biopharmacy, Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Biopharmacy, Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Biopharmacy, Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Foundational Sciences, Central Michigan University College of Medicine, Mt. Pleasant, MI, USA
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- Department of Biopharmacy, Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Biopharmacy, Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, China
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Xiang H, Xue W, Li Y, Zheng J, Ding C, Dou M, Wu X. Knockdown of ANGPTL2 Protects Renal Tubular Epithelial Cells Against Hypoxia/Reoxygenation-Induced Injury via Suppressing TLR4/NF-κB Signaling Pathway and Activating Nrf2/HO-1 Signaling Pathway. Cell Transplant 2021; 29:963689720946663. [PMID: 32993399 PMCID: PMC7784569 DOI: 10.1177/0963689720946663] [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] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Renal ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury is a particular threat faced by clinicians in kidney transplantation. Previous studies have confirmed the importance of oxidative stress and inflammation in the pathogenesis of I/R injury. Angiopoietin-like protein 2 (ANGPTL2) belongs to the angiopoietin-like family and has been found to be involved in the regulation of kidney function as well as oxidative and inflammatory response. In the present study, we aimed to evaluate the role of ANGPTL2 in renal I/R injury in vitro. The human proximal tubular epithelial cell line (HK-2 cells) was subjected to hypoxia/ reoxygenation (H/R) to mimic I/R injury in vitro. We found that the expression level of ANGPTL2 was markedly increased in H/R-induced HK-2 cells. Knockdown of ANGPTL2 improved the decreased cell viability of HK-2 cells in response to H/R stimulation. Knockdown of ANGPTL2 significantly inhibited the H/R-caused increase in levels of reactive oxygen species, malondialdehyde, and proinflammatory cytokines, including interleukin (IL)-6, IL-1β, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha, as well as a decrease in superoxide dismutase activity in the HK-2 cells. Besides, the increased bax expression and caspase-3 activity and decreased bcl-2 expression in H/R-induced HK-2 cells were also attenuated by knockdown of ANGPTL2. Moreover, ANGPTL2 overexpression showed the opposite effects. Further mechanism investigations proved that the activation of Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway and the inhibition of toll-like receptor 4/nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells signaling pathway were both implicated in the renal-protective effects of ANGPTL2 knockdown on H/R-induced HK-2 cells. Collectively, these findings suggested that ANGPTL2 might be a new possible target for the treatment and prevention of renal I/R injury.
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- Heli Xiang
- Department of Kidney Transplant, Hospital of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Kidney Transplant, Hospital of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Kidney Transplant, Hospital of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Kidney Transplant, Hospital of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Kidney Transplant, Hospital of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Kidney Transplant, Hospital of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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Navaeian M, Asadian S, Ahmadpour Yazdi H, Gheibi N. ANGPTL8 roles in proliferation, metabolic diseases, hypothyroidism, polycystic ovary syndrome, and signaling pathways. Mol Biol Rep 2021; 48:3719-3731. [PMID: 33864588 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-021-06270-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2020] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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A new and atypical member of the ANGPTL family is angiopoietin-like protein 8 (ANGPTL8). This newly discovered hormone is a drug target that can be used to treat diabetes and dyslipidemia. The protein, as a hepatocyte-derived circulating factor, can control the triglyceride level of plasma. ANGPTL8 is significantly associated with inflammation and metabolic syndrome consequences such as obesity, diabetes, hypothyroidism, and PCOS. ANGPTL8 gene has four exons encoding a 22/5 kDa weight of 198 amino acid polypeptides. A highly preserved ANGPTL8 gene among mammals exhibits the essential hormone functions of ANGPTL8. Nevertheless, the physiological function of this hormone in the body is poorly understood. Studies published in PubMed (2008-2020), Google Scholar (2004-2020), and Scopus (2004-2020) databases of clinical trials were reviewed. This analysis is aimed at collecting information on ANGPTL8. The emphasis of this review was on gathering information about the role of ANGPTL8 in the metabolism of glucose and lipids and cell proliferation. It addition to the different roles of ANGPTL8 in diabetes and lipid metabolism, this review emphasized on the protein role in signaling pathways. The study also proposes the signaling pathways that may be considered as a new target for treatment.
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- Maryam Navaeian
- Student Research Committee, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-Communicable Disease, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-Communicable Disease, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran.
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-Communicable Disease, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran.
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Targeting RGD-binding integrins as an integrative therapy for diabetic retinopathy and neovascular age-related macular degeneration. Prog Retin Eye Res 2021; 85:100966. [PMID: 33775825 DOI: 10.1016/j.preteyeres.2021.100966] [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: 01/08/2021] [Revised: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Integrins are a class of transmembrane receptors that are involved in a wide range of biological functions. Dysregulation of integrins has been implicated in many pathological processes and consequently, they are attractive therapeutic targets. In the ophthalmology arena, there is extensive evidence suggesting that integrins play an important role in diabetic retinopathy (DR), age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, dry eye disease and retinal vein occlusion. For example, there is extensive evidence that arginyl-glycyl-aspartic acid (Arg-Gly-Asp; RGD)-binding integrins are involved in key disease hallmarks of DR and neovascular AMD (nvAMD), specifically inflammation, vascular leakage, angiogenesis and fibrosis. Based on such evidence, drugs that engage integrin-linked pathways have received attention for their potential to block all these vision-threatening pathways. This review focuses on the pathophysiological role that RGD-binding integrins can have in complex multifactorial retinal disorders like DR, diabetic macular edema (DME) and nvAMD, which are leading causes of blindness in developed countries. Special emphasis will be given on how RGD-binding integrins can modulate the intricate molecular pathways and regulate the underlying pathological mechanisms. For instance, the interplay between integrins and key molecular players such as growth factors, cytokines and enzymes will be summarized. In addition, recent clinical advances linked to targeting RGD-binding integrins in the context of DME and nvAMD will be discussed alongside future potential for limiting progression of these diseases.
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The myocardium consists of different cell types, of which endothelial cells, cardiomyocytes, and fibroblasts are the most abundant. Communication between these different cell types, also called paracrine signaling, is essential for normal cardiac function, but also important in cardiac remodeling and heart failure. Systematic studies on the expression of ligands and their corresponding receptors in different cell types showed that for 60% of the expressed ligands in a particular cell, the receptor is also expressed. The fact that many ligand-receptor pairs are present in most cells, including the major cell types in the heart, indicates that autocrine signaling is a widespread phenomenon. Autocrine signaling in cardiac remodeling and heart failure is involved in all pathophysiological mechanisms generally observed: hypertrophy, fibrosis, angiogenesis, cell survival, and inflammation. Herein, we review ligand-receptor pairs present in the major cardiac cell types based on RNA-sequencing expression databases, and we review current literature on extracellular signaling proteins with an autocrine function in the heart; these include C-type natriuretic peptide, fibroblast growth factors 2, F21, and 23, macrophage migration inhibitory factor, heparin binding-epidermal growth factor, angiopoietin-like protein 2, leptin, adiponectin, follistatin-like 1, apelin, neuregulin 1, vascular endothelial growth factor, transforming growth factor β, wingless-type integration site family, member 1-induced secreted protein-1, interleukin 11, connective tissue growth factor/cellular communication network factor, and calcitonin gene‒related peptide. The large number of autocrine signaling factors that have been studied in the literature supports the concept that autocrine signaling is an essential part of myocardial biology and disease.
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- Vincent F. M. Segers
- Laboratory of PhysiopharmacologyUniversity of AntwerpBelgium
- Department of CardiologyUniversity Hospital AntwerpEdegemBelgium
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- Laboratory of PhysiopharmacologyUniversity of AntwerpBelgium
- Department of CardiologyZNA HospitalAntwerpBelgium
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Fruchart JC, Hermans MP, Fruchart-Najib J, Kodama T. Selective Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Alpha Modulators (SPPARMα) in the Metabolic Syndrome: Is Pemafibrate Light at the End of the Tunnel? Curr Atheroscler Rep 2021; 23:3. [PMID: 33392801 PMCID: PMC7779417 DOI: 10.1007/s11883-020-00897-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Purpose of Review Adoption of poor lifestyles (inactivity and energy-dense diets) has driven the worldwide increase in the metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes mellitus and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Of the defining features of the metabolic syndrome, an atherogenic dyslipidaemia characterised by elevated triglycerides (TG) and low plasma concentration of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol is a major driver of risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Beyond lifestyle intervention and statins, targeting the nuclear receptor peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARα) is a therapeutic option. However, current PPARα agonists (fibrates) have limitations, including safety issues and the lack of definitive evidence for cardiovascular benefit. Modulating the ligand structure to enhance binding at the PPARα receptor, with the aim of maximising beneficial effects and minimising adverse effects, underlies the SPPARMα concept. Recent Findings This review discusses the history of SPPARM development, latterly focusing on evidence for the first licensed SPPARMα, pemafibrate. Evidence from animal models of hypertriglyceridaemia or NASH, as well as clinical trials in patients with atherogenic dyslipidaemia, are overviewed. Summary The available data set the scene for therapeutic application of SPPARMα in the metabolic syndrome, and possibly, NASH. The outstanding question, which has so far eluded fibrates in the setting of current evidence-based therapy including statins, is whether treatment with pemafibrate significantly reduces cardiovascular events in patients with atherogenic dyslipidaemia. The PROMINENT study in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and this dyslipidaemia is critical to evaluating this.
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- Jean-Charles Fruchart
- Residual Risk Reduction Initiative (R3i) Foundation, Picassoplatz 8, 4010, Basel, Switzerland.
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- Division of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc and Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique (IREC), Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
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- Residual Risk Reduction Initiative (R3i) Foundation, Picassoplatz 8, 4010, Basel, Switzerland
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- Laboratory for System Biology and Medicine. Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Wang Y, Zheng Z, Yang Y, Lang J, Zhang N, Yang L, Zhao D. Angiopoietin-like 2 is a potential biomarker for diabetic foot patients. BMC Endocr Disord 2020; 20:178. [PMID: 33256685 PMCID: PMC7706189 DOI: 10.1186/s12902-020-00657-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2020] [Accepted: 11/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Circulating angiopoietin-like 2 (ANGPTL2) protein levels are known to be significantly increased in numerous chronic inflammatory diseases and are associated with the diagnosis and/or prognosis of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and various types of cancers. However, no data regarding the relationship between ANGPTL2 and diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are available. Here, we explored the potential link between ANGPTL2 and DFUs. METHODS A total of 68 participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) were recruited, including 28 patients with DFU and 40 diabetic patients without DFUs. The clinical characteristics of T2DM patients with and without DFUs were compared. Serum concentrations of ANGPTL2 and VEGF were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kits. The correlations between ANGPTL2 and clinical variables were analyzed. Multiple linear regression and logistic regression models were constructed to test the associations between ANGPTL2 and the severity and presence of DFUs. RESULTS Serum levels of ANGPTL2 were higher in patients with DFUs than those in diabetic controls. Serum ANGPTL2 levels were higher in the advanced stages of DFUs. Spearman correlation analysis revealed strong positive associations of ANGPTL2 with CRP, VEGF and ESR in all subjects. In addition, serum ANGPTL2 was still positively correlated with DFUs stage after adjusting the risk factors. After adjusting for age, sex, HbA1C and duration of diabetes, ANGPTL2 was found to be independently associated with the presence of DFUs. CONCLUSIONS Circulating ANGPTL2 levels are an independent risk factor for DFUs. This suggests that ANGPTL2 may play important roles in the development of DFUs, a possibility that needs to investigated in prospective studies.
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- Yan Wang
- Center for Endocrine Metabolism and Immune Diseases, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 101149 China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Diabetes Research and Care, Beijing, 101149 China
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- Center for Endocrine Metabolism and Immune Diseases, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 101149 China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Diabetes Research and Care, Beijing, 101149 China
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- Center for Endocrine Metabolism and Immune Diseases, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 101149 China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Diabetes Research and Care, Beijing, 101149 China
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- Center for Endocrine Metabolism and Immune Diseases, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 101149 China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Diabetes Research and Care, Beijing, 101149 China
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- Center for Endocrine Metabolism and Immune Diseases, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 101149 China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Diabetes Research and Care, Beijing, 101149 China
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- Center for Endocrine Metabolism and Immune Diseases, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 101149 China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Diabetes Research and Care, Beijing, 101149 China
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- Center for Endocrine Metabolism and Immune Diseases, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 101149 China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Diabetes Research and Care, Beijing, 101149 China
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Knockdown of angiopoietin-like 2 induces clearance of vascular endothelial senescent cells by apoptosis, promotes endothelial repair and slows atherogenesis in mice. Aging (Albany NY) 2020; 11:3832-3850. [PMID: 31186381 PMCID: PMC6594793 DOI: 10.18632/aging.102020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2019] [Accepted: 06/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Elimination of senescent cells (SnC) is anti-atherogenic, but the specific contribution of senescent vascular endothelial cells (EC) is unknown. We inactivated angiopoietin like-2 (angptl2), a marker of SnEC and a pro-atherogenic cytokine in LDLr-/-, hApoB100+/+ atherosclerotic (ATX) mice. Three months after a single vascular delivery of a small hairpin (sh)Angptl2 in 3-month old ATX mice using an adeno-associated virus serotype 1 (AAV1), aortic atheroma plaque progression was slowed by 58% (p<0.0001). In the native aortic endothelium, angptl2 expression was decreased by 80%, in association with a reduced expression of p21, a cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor overexpressed in growth-arrested SnC. Endothelial activation was reduced (lower Icam-1, Il-1β and Mcp-1 expression), decreasing monocyte Cd68 expression in the endothelium. One week post-injection, the ratio Bax/Bcl2 increased in the endothelium only, suggesting that angptl2+/p21+ SnEC were eliminated by apoptosis. Four weeks post-injection, the endothelial progenitor marker Cd34 increased, suggesting endothelial repair. In arteries of atherosclerotic patients, we observed a strong correlation between p21 and ANGPTL2 (r=0.727, p=0.0002) confirming the clinical significance of angptl2-associated senescence. Our data suggest that therapeutic down-regulation of vascular angptl2 leads to the clearance of SnEC by apoptosis, stimulates endothelial repair and reduces atherosclerosis.
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Dihydroartemisinin Inhibits Proliferation and Induces Apoptosis of Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cell by Upregulating Tumor Necrosis Factor via JNK/NF- κB Pathways. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2019; 2019:9581327. [PMID: 31534470 PMCID: PMC6732627 DOI: 10.1155/2019/9581327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2019] [Revised: 06/05/2019] [Accepted: 07/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Background Dihydroartemisinin (DHA) is a predominant compound in Artemisia annua L., and it has been shown to inhibit tumorigenesis. Methods In this study, the antitumor potential of DHA was investigated in the MHCC97-L hepatocellular carcinoma cell line. Cells were treated at various concentrations of DHA, and then the cell cycle, viability, and DNA synthesis were measured to evaluate cell proliferation. Furthermore, the expression of genes and proteins related to proliferation and apoptosis was measured to determine the effects of DHA. Finally, the mechanism was investigated using RNA-sequencing to identify differentially expressed genes and signaling pathways, and JNK/NF-κB pathways were evaluated with Western blotting. Results Cells were treated with a concentration range of DHA from 1 to 100 μM, and cell proliferation was suppressed in a dose-dependent manner. In addition, the genes and proteins involved in typical cellular functions of MHCC97-L cells were significantly inhibited. DHA treatment downregulated the angiogenic gene ANGPTL2 and the cell proliferation genes CCND1, E2F1, PCNA, and BCL2. DHA treatment significantly upregulated the apoptotic genes CASP3, CASP8, CASP9, and TNF. Global gene expression profiles identified 2064 differentially expressed genes (DEGs). Among them, 744 were upregulated and 1320 were downregulated. Furthermore, MAPK, NF-kappa B, and TNF pathways were enriched based on the DEGs, and the consensus DEG was identified as TNF using a Venn diagram of those pathways. DHA promoted phosphorylation of JNK, inhibited nuclear p65, and then significantly induced TNF-α synthesis. Conclusion DHA inhibited cell proliferation and induced apoptosis in human hepatocellular carcinoma cells by upregulating TNF expression via JNK/NF-κB pathways.
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SERAG WM, MOHAMED MM, ELSAYED BE, ABD-ELHAMED SM. Determination of liver fibrosis stages in Egyptian chronic hepatitis B patients by a noninvasive tool. Turk J Med Sci 2019; 49:1145-1150. [PMID: 31385666 PMCID: PMC7018308 DOI: 10.3906/sag-1812-165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background/aim Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is the leading cause of liver fibrosis (LF). The prognosis and management of patients with chronic hepatitis B virus depend on the amount and progression of liver fibrosis. Angiopoietin-like protein 2 (Angptl2) is not only a chronic inflammatory mediator, but also a tissue-remodeling factor. The aim of this study is to explore the predictive value of Angptl2 in different fibrosis stages in patients chronically infected with HBV. Materials and methods Eighty patients with chronic HBV infection undergoing Fibroscan were included. Serum concentrations of Angptl2 were detected using a commercial ELISA kit. Results Angptl2 levels were significantly associated with liver fibrosis stages (P = 0.02). The area under the curve (AUC) of Angptl2 for distinguishing patients who showed significant fibrosis (F2–F4) was70.2%. Angptl2 with fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) and Angptl2 with AST/platelets ratio (APRI) performed best with an AUC of 92.5%. Conclusion In patients with chronic HBV infection, Angptl2 level represents a potential biomarker independently associated with fibrosis stages. The combination of Angptl2 with FIB-4 or Angptl2 with APRI performed better than the existing models for diagnosing significant fibrosis.
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- National Hepatology and Tropical Medicine Research Institute, CairoEgypt
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Noly PE, Labbé P, Thorin-Trescases N, Fortier A, Nguyen A, Thorin E, Carrier M. Reduction of plasma angiopoietin-like 2 after cardiac surgery is related to tissue inflammation and senescence status of patients. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2019; 158:792-802.e5. [PMID: 30745045 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2018.12.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2018] [Revised: 12/04/2018] [Accepted: 12/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES A strong relationship between high circulating angiopoietin-like 2 (ANGPTL2) levels, a proinflammatory adipokine, and cardiovascular diseases has been reported. Our objective was to determine whether plasma ANGPTL2 and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels change postoperatively in patients who underwent heart valve surgery and/or coronary artery bypass grafting. We hypothesized that a corrective cardiac surgery would decrease ANGPTL2 levels. METHODS In 47 prospectively recruited patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (n = 16), valve replacement (n = 16), or both (n = 15), we measured plasma ANGPTL2 and hs-CRP levels preoperatively, at 24 hours, at 3 to 5 days (hospital discharge), and at 30 to 90 days (follow-up) after surgery. Mediastinal adipose tissue and distal fragments of the left internal mammary artery (IMA) were harvested during surgery and mRNA expression of inflammatory and senescence markers was assessed using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS ANGPTL2 and hs-CRP levels were elevated 24 hours after surgery and then returned to baseline levels. We noted, however, a dichotomy among patients: compared with baseline, plasma ANGPTL2 levels either significantly decreased (n = 21/47) or increased (n = 26/47) after surgery. In contrast, hs-CRP levels were identical between groups (P = .997). Patients in the increased group were older (P = .002) with a higher systolic blood pressure (P = .038) at baseline. Moreover, changes in ANGPTL2 levels (ΔANGPTL2 = final minus initial levels) positively correlated with mRNA expression of tumor necrosis factor α and interleukin 8 in mediastinal adipose tissue and IMA (P < .05) and with the senescence-associated marker cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1 in IMA (P = .009). CONCLUSIONS In younger patients with lower levels of tissue inflammation and arterial senescence load, ANGPTL2, but not hs-CRP levels decreased after cardiac surgery, suggesting that circulating ANGPTL2 reflects tissue inflammation and senescence.
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- Pierre-Emmanuel Noly
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Montreal Heart Institute, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Montreal Heart Institute Research Center, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Department of Pharmacology, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Montreal Health Innovations Coordinating Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Montreal Heart Institute Research Center, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Montreal Heart Institute, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Montreal Heart Institute, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Suzuki T, Takebayashi K, Hara K, Tsuchiya T, Inukai T. Association between angiopoietin-like protein 2 and lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor 1 ligand containing apolipoprotein B in patients with type 2 diabetes. J Int Med Res 2018; 46:4167-4180. [PMID: 30157689 PMCID: PMC6166345 DOI: 10.1177/0300060518791067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective This study was performed to evaluate the association of the serum level of
angiopoietin-like protein 2 (ANGPTL2) with circulating inflammatory markers
and oxidized and modified low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol as
evaluated by lectin-like oxidized LDL receptor 1 ligand containing
apolipoprotein B (LAB) in patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods The study included 70 patients with type 2 diabetes hospitalized for glycemic
control and 9 control subjects. Results The serum level of ANGPTL2 was significantly higher in the patients with type
2 diabetes than in the healthy controls. There was a significant positive
correlation between ANGPTL2 and the high-sensitivity C-reactive protein,
fibrinogen, and LAB levels and a significant negative correlation between
ANGPTL2 and the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Conclusions These results suggest that the serum ANGPTL2 level has a close positive
association with inflammatory markers, especially fibrinogen and oxidized
and modified LDL as evaluated by LAB. The data also suggest that the serum
ANGPTL2 level is influenced by renal function as reflected by the eGFR.
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- Tatsuhiko Suzuki
- Department of Internal Medicine, Dokkyo Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Koshigaya, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dokkyo Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Koshigaya, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dokkyo Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Koshigaya, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dokkyo Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Koshigaya, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dokkyo Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Koshigaya, Saitama, Japan
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