Downregulation of CyclophilinA/CD147 Axis Induces Cell Apoptosis and Inhibits Glioma Aggressiveness

MiR-760 exerts a critical regulatory role in glioma proliferation, migration, and invasion by modulating MMP2 expression

Background: Glioma represents the predominant subtype of brain tumor, characterized by an unfavorable prognosis. Current evidence indicates the involvement of microRNAs (miRNAs) in the initiation and progression of glioma malignancies. While miR-760 has been recognized in the context of tumorigenesis, its precise role in gliomas remains insufficiently explored. Methods: In this investigation, we harnessed the GSE25631 database to scrutinize the aberrant expression profiles of microRNAs, whereby the diminished expression of miR-760 in glioblastoma was validated. Our aim was to delineate the expression patterns of microRNA-760 (miR-760) and probe its prognostic significance within the realm of glioma. Employing quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, we ascertained the relative expression levels of miR-760 and MMP2 in glioma cell lines. The impact of miR-760 on cell proliferation, migration, and invasion was assessed through Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8), 5-ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine (EdU), and Transwell assays. Bioinformatics analysis corroborated the downstream target gene of miR-760. Furthermore, a luciferase reporter experiment was conducted to pinpoint MMP2 as the direct target gene of miR-760. The assessment of MMP2 protein levels was accomplished through Western blotting and immunofluorescence techniques. Result: Our data unequivocally revealed a substantial reduction in miR-760 expression within glioma tissues and cell lines. Heightened miR-760 levels exerted a restraining influence on the proliferation, migration, and invasion capabilities of glioma cell lines. The outcomes of our bioinformatics analysis unveiled the ability of miR-760 to engage with and curtail MMP2 expression. Collectively, these findings posit that miR-760 exerts a restraining influence on glioma growth by orchestrating the upregulation of miR-760 along the miR-760/MMP2 axis. Conclusion: The delineation of the miR-760/MMP2 axis promises to broaden our comprehension of the intricate molecular mechanisms underpinning glioma proliferation and may unveil prospective therapeutic avenues for the management of glioma.

Chlorogenic acid inhibits macrophage PANoptosis induced by cefotaxime-resistant Escherichia coli

Antibiotics are commonly used in clinical practice to treat bacterial infections. Due to the abuse of antibiotics, the emergence of drug-resistant strains, such as cefotaxime sodium-resistant Escherichia coli (CSR-EC), has aggravated the treatment of diseases caused by bacterial infections in the clinic. Therefore, discovering new drug candidates with unique mechanisms of action is imperative. Chlorogenic acid (CGA) is an active component of Yinhua Pinggan Granule, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. We chose the CGA to explore its effects on PANoptosis in cultured macrophages infected with CSR-EC. In this study, we explored the protective impact of CGA on macrophage cell damage generated by CSR-EC infection and the potential molecular mechanistic consequences of post-infection therapy with CGA on the PANoptosis pathway. Our findings demonstrated that during CSR-EC-induced macrophage infection, CGA dramatically increased cell survival. CGA can inhibit pro-inflammatory cytokine expression of IL-1β, IL-18, TNF-α, and IL-6. CGA decreased ROS generation and increased Nrf-2 expression at the gene and protein levels to lessen the cell damage and death brought on by CSR-EC infection. Additionally, we discovered that the proteins Caspase-3, Caspase-7, Caspase-8, Caspase-1, GSDMD, NLRP-3, RIPK-3, and MLKL were all inhibited by CGA. In summary, our research suggests that CGA is a contender for reducing lesions brought on by CSR-EC infections and that it can work in concert with antibiotics to treat CSR-EC infections clinically. However, further research on its mechanism of action is still needed.

Cyclophilin A/CD147 Interaction: A Promising Target for Anticancer Therapy

Cyclophilin A (CypA), which has peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase (PPIase) activity, regulates multiple functions of cells by binding to its extracellular receptor CD147. The CypA/CD147 interaction plays a crucial role in the progression of several diseases, including inflammatory diseases, coronavirus infection, and cancer, by activating CD147-mediated intracellular downstream signaling pathways. Many studies have identified CypA and CD147 as potential therapeutic targets for cancer. Their overexpression promotes growth, metastasis, therapeutic resistance, and the stem-like properties of cancer cells and is related to the poor prognosis of patients with cancer. This review aims to understand the biology and interaction of CypA and CD147 and to review the roles of the CypA/CD147 interaction in cancer pathology and the therapeutic potential of targeting the CypA/CD147 axis. To validate the clinical significance of the CypA/CD147 interaction, we analyzed the expression levels of PPIA and BSG genes encoding CypA and CD147, respectively, in a wide range of tumor types using The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database. We observed a significant association between PPIA/BSG overexpression and poor prognosis, such as a low survival rate and high cancer stage, in several tumor types. Furthermore, the expression of PPIA and BSG was positively correlated in many cancers. Therefore, this review supports the hypothesis that targeting the CypA/CD147 interaction may improve treatment outcomes for patients with cancer.

Regulatory Role of Apoptotic and Inflammasome Related Proteins and Their Possible Functional Aspect in Thiram Associated Tibial Dyschondroplasia of Poultry

Tibial dyschondroplasia debilities apoptotic and inflammasomal conditions that can further destroy chondrocytes. Inflammasomes are specialized protein complexes that process pro-inflammatory cytokines, e.g., interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and IL-18. Moreover, there is mounting evidence that many of the signaling molecules that govern programmed cell death also affect inflammasome activation in a cell-intrinsic way. During the last decade, apoptotic functions have been described for signaling molecules involving inflammatory responses and cell death pathways. Considering these exceptional developments in the knowledge of processes, this review gives a glimpse of the significance of these two pathways and their connected proteins in tibial dyschondroplasia. The current review deeply elaborates on the elevated level of signaling mediators of mitochondrial-mediated apoptosis and the inflammasome. Although investigating these pathways’ mechanisms has made significant progress, this review identifies areas where more study is especially required. It might lead to developing innovative therapeutics for tibial dyschondroplasia and other associated bone disorders, e.g., osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, where apoptosis and inflammasome are the significant pathways.

CD147-Cyclophilin a Interactions Promote Proliferation and Survival of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma

CD147, a transmembrane glycoprotein that belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily, and cyclophilin A (CypA), one of the binding partners of CD147, are overexpressed in tumor cells and associated with the progression of several malignancies, including both solid and hematological malignancies. However, CD147 and CypA involvement in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) has not been reported. In this study, we examined CD147 and CypA expression and function using clinical samples of mycosis fungoides (MF) and Sézary syndrome (SS) and CTCL cell lines. CD147 and CypA were overexpressed by tumor cells of MF/SS, and CypA was also expressed by epidermal keratinocytes in MF/SS lesional skin. Serum CypA levels were increased and correlated with disease severity markers in MF/SS patients. Anti-CD147 antibody and/or anti-CypA antibody suppressed the proliferation of CTCL cell lines, both in vitro and in vivo, via downregulation of phosphorylated extracellular-regulated kinase 1/2 and Akt. These results suggest that CD147-CypA interactions can contribute to the proliferation of MF/SS tumor cells in both a autocrine and paracrine manner, and that the disruption of CD147-CypA interactions could be a new therapeutic strategy for the treatment of MF/SS.

Cyclophilin A is a mitochondrial factor that forms complexes with p23 - correlative evidence for an anti-apoptotic action

Cyclophilin A (CyPA, also known as PPIA) is an abundant and ubiquitously expressed protein belonging to the immunophilin family, which has intrinsic peptidyl-prolyl-(cis/trans)-isomerase enzymatic activity. CyPA mediates immunosuppressive action of the cyclic undecapeptide cyclosporine A and is also involved in multiple cellular processes, such as protein folding, intracellular trafficking, signal transduction and transcriptional regulation. CyPA is abundantly expressed in cancer cells, and, owing to its chaperone nature, its expression is induced upon the onset of stress. In this study, we demonstrated that a significant pool of this immunophilin is primarily an intramitochondrial factor that migrates to the nucleus when cells are stimulated with stressors. CyPA shows anti-apoptotic action per se and the capability of forming ternary complexes with cytochrome c and the small acidic co-chaperone p23, the latter interaction being independent of the usual association of p23 with the heat-shock protein of 90 kDa, Hsp90. These CyPA•p23 complexes enhance the anti-apoptotic response of the cell, suggesting that both proteins form a functional unit, the high level of expression of which plays a significant role in cell survival.