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Virgana R, Atik N, Gunadi JW, Jonathan E, Ramadhani DE, Soetadji RS, Goenawan H, Lesmana R, Kartasasmita A. MitoTEMPOL Inhibits ROS-Induced Retinal Vascularization Pattern by Modulating Autophagy and Apoptosis in Rat-Injected Streptozotocin Model. LIFE (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:life12071061. [PMID: 35888150 PMCID: PMC9320075 DOI: 10.3390/life12071061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Diabetic retinopathy leads to retinal malfunction, blindness, and reduced quality of life in adult diabetes patients. The involvement of reactive oxygen species (ROS) regulation stimulated by high blood glucose levels opens the opportunity for ROS modulator agents such as MitoTEMPOL. This study aims to explore the effect of MitoTEMPOL on ROS balance that may be correlated with retinal vascularization pattern, autophagy, and apoptosis in a streptozotocin-induced rat model. Four groups of male Wistar rats (i.e., control, TEMPOL (100 mg/kg body weight [BW]), diabetic (streptozotocin, 50 mg/kg BW single dose), and diabetic + TEMPOL; n = 5 for each group) were used in the study. MitoTEMPOL was given for 5 weeks, followed by funduscopy, and gene and protein expression were explored from the rat’s retina. Streptozotocin injection decreased bodyweight and increased food and water intake, as well as fasting blood glucose. The results showed that MitoTEMPOL reduced retinal vascularization pattern and decreased superoxide dismutase gene expression and protein carbonyl, caspase 3, and caspase 9 protein levels. A modulation of autophagy in diabetes that was reversed in the diabetic + TEMPOL group was found. In conclusion, MitoTEMPOL modulation on autophagy and apoptosis contributes to its role as a potent antioxidant to prevent diabetic retinopathy by inhibiting ROS-induced retinal vascularization patterns.
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- Rova Virgana
- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Professor Eyckman 38, Bandung 40161, Indonesia;
- Cicendo National Eye Hospital, Cicendo 4, Bandung 40117, Indonesia
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- Biology Cell Division, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Raya Bandung-Sumedang Km 21, Bandung 45363, Indonesia;
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Maranatha Christian University, Surya Sumantri 65, Bandung 40164, Indonesia;
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- Faculty of Medicine, Maranatha Christian University, Surya Sumantri 65, Bandung 40164, Indonesia; (E.J.); (D.E.R.); (R.S.S.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Maranatha Christian University, Surya Sumantri 65, Bandung 40164, Indonesia; (E.J.); (D.E.R.); (R.S.S.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Maranatha Christian University, Surya Sumantri 65, Bandung 40164, Indonesia; (E.J.); (D.E.R.); (R.S.S.)
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- Physiology Cell Division, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Raya Bandung-Sumedang Km 21, Bandung 45363, Indonesia; (H.G.); (R.L.)
- Physiology Molecular Laboratory, Biological Activity Division, Central Laboratory, Universitas Padjadjaran, Raya Bandung-Sumedang Km 21, Bandung 45363, Indonesia
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- Physiology Cell Division, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Raya Bandung-Sumedang Km 21, Bandung 45363, Indonesia; (H.G.); (R.L.)
- Physiology Molecular Laboratory, Biological Activity Division, Central Laboratory, Universitas Padjadjaran, Raya Bandung-Sumedang Km 21, Bandung 45363, Indonesia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Professor Eyckman 38, Bandung 40161, Indonesia;
- Cicendo National Eye Hospital, Cicendo 4, Bandung 40117, Indonesia
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Ahmad AA, Draves SO, Rosca M. Mitochondria in Diabetic Kidney Disease. Cells 2021; 10:cells10112945. [PMID: 34831168 PMCID: PMC8616075 DOI: 10.3390/cells10112945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is the leading cause of end stage renal disease (ESRD) in the USA. The pathogenesis of DKD is multifactorial and involves activation of multiple signaling pathways with merging outcomes including thickening of the basement membrane, podocyte loss, mesangial expansion, tubular atrophy, and interstitial inflammation and fibrosis. The glomerulo-tubular balance and tubule-glomerular feedback support an increased glomerular filtration and tubular reabsorption, with the latter relying heavily on ATP and increasing the energy demand. There is evidence that alterations in mitochondrial bioenergetics in kidney cells lead to these pathologic changes and contribute to the progression of DKD towards ESRD. This review will focus on the dialogue between alterations in bioenergetics in glomerular and tubular cells and its role in the development of DKD. Alterations in energy substrate selection, electron transport chain, ATP generation, oxidative stress, redox status, protein posttranslational modifications, mitochondrial dynamics, and quality control will be discussed. Understanding the role of bioenergetics in the progression of diabetic DKD may provide novel therapeutic approaches to delay its progression to ESRD.
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Xu J, Kitada M, Koya D. NAD + Homeostasis in Diabetic Kidney Disease. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 8:703076. [PMID: 34368195 PMCID: PMC8333862 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.703076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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The redox reaction and energy metabolism status in mitochondria is involved in the pathogenesis of metabolic related disorder in kidney including diabetic kidney disease (DKD). Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is a cofactor for redox reactions and energy metabolism in mitochondria. NAD+ can be synthesized from four precursors through three pathways. The accumulation of NAD+ may ameliorate oxidative stress, inflammation and improve mitochondrial biosynthesis via supplementation of precursors and intermediates of NAD+ and activation of sirtuins activity. Conversely, the depletion of NAD+ via NAD+ consuming enzymes including Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerases (PARPs), cADPR synthases may contribute to oxidative stress, inflammation, impaired mitochondrial biosynthesis, which leads to the pathogenesis of DKD. Therefore, homeostasis of NAD+ may be a potential target for the prevention and treatment of kidney diseases including DKD. In this review, we focus on the regulation of the metabolic balance of NAD+ on the pathogenesis of kidney diseases, especially DKD, highlight benefits of the potential interventions targeting NAD+-boosting in the treatment of these diseases.
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- Jing Xu
- Department of Diabetology and Endocrinology, Kanazawa Medical University, Uchinada, Japan
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Diabetology and Endocrinology, Kanazawa Medical University, Uchinada, Japan
- Division of Anticipatory Molecular Food Science and Technology, Medical Research Institute, Kanazawa Medical University, Uchinada, Japan
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- Department of Diabetology and Endocrinology, Kanazawa Medical University, Uchinada, Japan
- Division of Anticipatory Molecular Food Science and Technology, Medical Research Institute, Kanazawa Medical University, Uchinada, Japan
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Zhu H, Fang Z, Chen J, Yang Y, Gan J, Luo L, Zhan X. PARP-1 and SIRT-1 are Interacted in Diabetic Nephropathy by Activating AMPK/PGC-1α Signaling Pathway. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2021; 14:355-366. [PMID: 33531822 PMCID: PMC7846827 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s291314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a metabolic disorder characterized by the accumulation of extracellular matrix (ECM). This study aims to investigate whether exists an interplay between poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP-1) and sirtuin 1 (SIRT-1) in DN via AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)/peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1-α (PGC-1α) signaling pathway. METHODS Eight-week-old male obese leptin-resistant (db/db) mice and nondiabetic control male C57BLKs/J (db/m) mice were used in this study. Body weight and blood glucose were evaluated after 6 h of fasting, which continues for 4 weeks. The kidney tissues were dissected for Western blot, immunofluorescence (IF) assay. Besides, PARP activity assay, MTT assay, NAD+ qualification, Western blot and IF were also performed to detect the level and relation of PARP-1 and SIRT-1 in mouse mesangial cells (MCs) with or without high glucose followed by inhibiting or elevating PARP-1 and SIRT-1, respectively. RESULTS Western blotting shows PARP-1 and ECM marker fibronectin (FN) are upregulated while SIRT-1 is downregulated in db/db mice (p<0.05) or in mouse MCs with high glucose (p<0.05), which are significantly restored by PARP-1 inhibitor (PJ34) (p<0.05) and SIRT-1 lentiviral transfected treatment (p<0.05), or worsened by SIRT-1 inhibitor EX527 (p<0.05). PJ34 treatment (p < 0.05) or SIRT-1 overexpression (p < 0.05) could increase PGC-1α and p-AMPK levels, concomitant with down expression of FN, however, were reversed in the presence of EX527 (p<0.05). DISCUSSION Our results suggest an important relationship between PARP-1 and SIRT-1 through AMPK-PGC-1α pathway, indicating a potential therapeutic method for DN.
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- Hengmei Zhu
- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang330006, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Nephrology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Union Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen518000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang330006, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Union Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen518000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Union Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen518000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Union Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen518000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Ganzhou People’s Hospital, Ganzhou341000, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Liang Luo Department of Cardiology, Ganzhou People’s Hospital, Ganzhou341000, People’s Republic of China Tel/Fax +8613807979503 Email
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang330006, People’s Republic of China
- Xiaojiang Zhan Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang330006, People’s Republic of China Tel/Fax +8613507919885 Email
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Ranjbar A, Ghasemi H, Hatami M, Dadras F, Heidary Shayesteh T, Khoshjou F. Tempol effects on diabetic nephropathy in male rats. J Renal Inj Prev 2016; 5:74-8. [PMID: 27471738 PMCID: PMC4962673 DOI: 10.15171/jrip.2016.16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2016] [Accepted: 04/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is the most common cause of the chronic kidney disease in the world. Oxidative stress on the other hand has a major and well known role in its pathophysiology. OBJECTIVES The aim of the study is to figure out if tempol, a synthetic antioxidant agent, modifies DN and to determine its relevance to changes of serum oxidative biomarkers. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-seven male rats were equally divided in to 4 groups (7 rats for each group). Group I (control or C), group II (diabetic or D), groups III (Tempol) which were given tempol (100 mg/kg/day) by gavages for 28 days and group IV (D&T) which includes diabetic rats that also received same dose of tempol. After treatment, blood samples were isolated. Enzymatic scavengers including catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities, lipid peroxidation (LPO), total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and total thiol molecules (TTM) were measured. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine (Cr) an albumin/Cr ratio were evaluated as well. Statistical differences were assessed with one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) by SPSS followed by Tukey t test. RESULTS Oxidative stress biomarkers modified and Alb/Cr ratio increased in diabetic group (II), however, they were altered to normal in group IV (D&T) compared with diabetic group (D). CONCLUSION Tempol can modify oxidative stress biomarkers and presumably nephropathy in diabetic rats.
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- Akram Ranjbar
- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Nephrology, Iran University of Medical Sciences,Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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Podocyte hypertrophy and apoptosis are two hallmarks of diabetic glomeruli, but the sequence in which these processes occur remains a matter of debate. Here we investigated the effects of inhibiting hypertrophy on apoptosis, and vice versa, in both podocytes and glomeruli, under diabetic conditions. Hypertrophy and apoptosis were inhibited using an epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor (PKI 166) and a pan-caspase inhibitor (zAsp-DCB), respectively. We observed significant increases in the protein expression of p27, p21, phospho-eukaryotic elongation factor 4E-binding protein 1, and phospho-p70 S6 ribosomal protein kinase, in both cultured podocytes exposed to high-glucose (HG) medium, and streptozotocin-induced diabetes mellitus (DM) rat glomeruli. These increases were significantly inhibited by PKI 166, but not by zAsp-DCB. In addition, the amount of protein per cell, the relative cell size, and the glomerular volume were all significantly increased under diabetic conditions, and these changes were also blocked by treatment with PKI 166, but not zAsp-DCB. Increased protein expression of cleaved caspase-3 and cleaved poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase, together with increased Bax/Bcl-2 ratios, were also observed in HG-stimulated podocytes and DM glomeruli. Treatment with either zAsp-DCB or PKI 166 resulted in a significant attenuation of these effects. Both PKI 166 and zAsp-DCB also inhibited the increase in number of apoptotic cells, as assessed by Hoechst 33342 staining and TUNEL assay. Under diabetic conditions, inhibition of podocyte hypertrophy results in attenuated apoptosis, whereas blocking apoptosis has no effect on podocyte hypertrophy, suggesting that podocyte hypertrophy precedes apoptosis.
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Sarras MP, Mason S, McAllister G, Intine RV. Inhibition of poly-ADP ribose polymerase enzyme activity prevents hyperglycemia-induced impairment of angiogenesis during wound healing. Wound Repair Regen 2015; 22:666-70. [PMID: 25066843 DOI: 10.1111/wrr.12216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2014] [Accepted: 07/14/2014] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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We previously reported a zebrafish model of type I diabetes mellitus (DM) that can be used to study the hyperglycemic (HG) and metabolic memory (MM) states within the same fish. Clinically, MM is defined as the persistence of diabetic complications even after glycemic control is pharmacologically achieved. In our zebrafish model, MM occurs following β-cell regeneration, which returns fish to euglycemia. During HG, fish acquire tissue deficits reflective of the complications seen in patients with DM and these deficits persist after fish return to euglycemia (MM). The unifying mechanism for the induction of diabetic complications involves a cascade of events that is initiated by the HG stimulation of poly-ADP ribose polymerase enzyme (Parp) activity. Additionally, recent evidence shows that the HG induction of Parp activity stimulates changes in epigenetic mechanisms that correlate with the MM state and the persistence of complications. Here we report that wound-induced angiogenesis is impaired in DM and remains impaired when fish return to a euglycemic state. Additionally, inhibition of Parp activity prevented the HG-induced wound angiogenesis deficiency observed. This approach can identify molecular targets that will provide potential new avenues for therapeutic discovery as angiogenesis imbalances are associated with all HG-damaged tissues.
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- Michael P Sarras
- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, Illinois
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Reduced LRP6 expression and increase in the interaction of GSK3β with p53 contribute to podocyte apoptosis in diabetes mellitus and are prevented by green tea. J Nutr Biochem 2015; 26:416-30. [PMID: 25655048 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2014.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2014] [Revised: 11/10/2014] [Accepted: 11/18/2014] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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In diabetes mellitus (DM), podocyte apoptosis leads to albuminuria and nephropathy progression. Low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 6 (LRP6) is WNT pathway receptor that is involved in podocyte death, adhesion and motility. Glycogen synthase kinase 3 (GSK3) interaction with p53 (GSK3-p53) promotes apoptosis in carcinoma cells. It is unknown if GSK3-p53 contributes to podocyte apoptosis in DM. In experimental DM, green tea (GT) reduces albuminuria by an unknown mechanism. In the present study, we assessed the role of the GSK3β-p53 in podocyte apoptosis and the effects of GT on these abnormalities. In diabetic spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs), GT prevents podocyte's p-LRP6 expression reduction, increased GSK3β-p53 and high p53 levels. In diabetic SHR rats, GT reduces podocyte apoptosis, foot process effacement and albuminuria. In immortalized mouse podocytes (iMPs), high glucose (HG), silencing RNA (siRNA) or blocking LRP6 (DKK-1) reduced p-LRP6 expression, leading to high GSK3β-p53, p53 expression, apoptosis and increased albumin influx. GSK3β blockade by BIO reduced GSK3β-p53 and podocyte apoptosis. In iMPs under HG, GT reduced apoptosis and the albumin influx by blocking GSK3β-p53 following the rise in p-LRP6 expression. These effects of GT were prevented by LRP6 siRNA or DKK-1. In conclusion, in DM, WNT inhibition, via LRP6, increases GSK3β-p53 and podocyte apoptosis. Maneuvers that inactivate GSK3β-p53, such as GT, may be renoprotective in DM.
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Dhliwayo N, Sarras MP, Luczkowski E, Mason SM, Intine RV. Parp inhibition prevents ten-eleven translocase enzyme activation and hyperglycemia-induced DNA demethylation. Diabetes 2014; 63:3069-76. [PMID: 24722243 PMCID: PMC4141369 DOI: 10.2337/db13-1916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2013] [Accepted: 04/01/2014] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Studies from human cells, rats, and zebrafish have documented that hyperglycemia (HG) induces the demethylation of specific cytosines throughout the genome. We previously documented that a subset of these changes become permanent and may provide, in part, a mechanism for the persistence of complications referred to as the metabolic memory phenomenon. In this report, we present studies aimed at elucidating the molecular machinery that is responsible for the HG-induced DNA demethylation observed. To this end, RNA expression and enzymatic activity assays indicate that the ten-eleven translocation (Tet) family of enzymes are activated by HG. Furthermore, through the detection of intermediates generated via conversion of 5-methyl-cytosine back to the unmethylated form, the data were consistent with the use of the Tet-dependent iterative oxidation pathway. In addition, evidence is provided that the activity of the poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (Parp) enzyme is required for activation of Tet activity because the use of a Parp inhibitor prevented demethylation of specific loci and the accumulation of Tet-induced intermediates. Remarkably, this inhibition was accompanied by a complete restoration of the tissue regeneration deficit that is also induced by HG. The ultimate goal of this work is to provide potential new avenues for therapeutic discovery.
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- Nyembezi Dhliwayo
- Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL
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- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL
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- Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL
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- Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL
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- Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL
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Sanguis draconis, a dragon's blood resin, attenuates high glucose-induced oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction in human umbilical vein endothelial cells. ScientificWorldJournal 2014; 2014:423259. [PMID: 24987732 PMCID: PMC4060585 DOI: 10.1155/2014/423259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2014] [Accepted: 05/10/2014] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Hyperglycaemia, a characteristic feature of diabetes mellitus, induces endothelial dysfunction and vascular complications by limiting the proliferative potential of these cells. Here we aimed to investigate the effect of an ethanolic extract of Sanguis draconis (SD), a kind of dragon's blood resin that is obtained from Daemonorops draco (Palmae), on human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) under high-glucose (HG) stimulation and its underlying mechanism. Concentration-dependent (0-50 μg/mL) assessment of cell viability showed that SD does not affect cell viability with a similar trend up to 48 h. Remarkably, SD (10-50 μg/mL) significantly attenuated the high-glucose (25 and 50 mM) induced cell toxicity in a concentration-dependent manner. SD inhibited high glucose-induced nitrite (NO) and lipid peroxidation (MDA) production and reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation in HUVEC. Western blot analysis revealed that SD treatments abolished HG-induced phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK 1/2), nuclear transcription factor, κB (NF-κB), VCAM-1, and E-selectin, and it also blocked the breakdown of PARP-116 kDa protein in a dose-dependent manner. Furthermore, we found that SD increased the expression of Bcl-2 and decreased Bax protein expression in HG-stimulated HUVEC. Thus, these results of this study demonstrate for the first time that SD inhibits glucose induced oxidative stress and vascular inflammation in HUVEC by inhibiting the ERK/NF-κB/PARP-1/Bax signaling cascade followed by suppressing the activation of VCAM-1 and E-selectin. These data suggest that SD may have a therapeutic potential in vascular inflammation due to the decreased levels of oxidative stress, apoptosis, and PARP-1 activation.
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Yoon HE, Kim SJ, Kim SJ, Chung S, Shin SJ. Tempol attenuates renal fibrosis in mice with unilateral ureteral obstruction: the role of PI3K-Akt-FoxO3a signaling. J Korean Med Sci 2014; 29:230-7. [PMID: 24550650 PMCID: PMC3924002 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2014.29.2.230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2013] [Accepted: 11/29/2013] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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This study investigated whether tempol, an anti-oxidant, protects against renal injury by modulating phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)-Akt-Forkhead homeobox O (FoxO) signaling. Mice received unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) surgery with or without administration of tempol. We evaluated renal damage, oxidative stress and the expression of PI3K, Akt, FoxO3a and their target molecules including manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD), catalase, Bax, and Bcl-2 on day 3 and day 7 after UUO. Tubulointerstitial fibrosis, collagen deposition, α-smooth muscle actin-positive area, and F4/80-positive macrophage infiltration were significantly lower in tempol-treated mice compared with control mice. The expression of PI3K, phosphorylated Akt, and phosphorylated FoxO3a markedly decreased in tempol-treated mice compared with control mice. Tempol prominently increased the expressions of MnSOD and catalase, and decreased the production of hydrogen peroxide and lipid peroxidation in the obstructed kidneys. Significantly less apoptosis, a lower ratio of Bax to Bcl-2 expression and fewer apoptotic cells in TUNEL staining, and decreased expression of transforming growth factor-β1 were observed in the obstructed kidneys from tempol-treated mice compared with those from control mice. Tempol attenuates oxidative stress, inflammation, and fibrosis in the obstructed kidneys of UUO mice, and the modulation of PI3K-Akt-FoxO3a signaling may be involved in this pathogenesis.
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- Hye Eun Yoon
- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, Incheon, Korea
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Abais JM, Xia M, Li G, Gehr TWB, Boini KM, Li PL. Contribution of endogenously produced reactive oxygen species to the activation of podocyte NLRP3 inflammasomes in hyperhomocysteinemia. Free Radic Biol Med 2014; 67:211-20. [PMID: 24140862 PMCID: PMC3945111 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2013.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2013] [Revised: 10/02/2013] [Accepted: 10/08/2013] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Hyperhomocysteinemia (hHcys) is an important pathogenic factor contributing to the progression of end-stage renal disease. Recent studies have demonstrated the implication of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate oxidase-mediated NLRP3 inflammasome activation in the development of podocyte injury and glomerular sclerosis during hHcys. However, it remains unknown which reactive oxygen species (ROS) are responsible for this activation of NLRP3 inflammasomes and how such action of ROS is controlled. This study tested the contribution of common endogenous ROS including superoxide (O2(-)), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), peroxynitrite (ONOO(-)), and hydroxyl radical (OH) to the activation of NLRP3 inflammasomes in mouse podocytes and glomeruli. In vitro, confocal microscopy and size-exclusion chromatography demonstrated that dismutation of O2(-) by 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine 1-oxyl (Tempol) and decomposition of H2O2 by catalase prevented Hcys-induced aggregation of NLRP3 inflammasome proteins and inhibited Hcys-induced caspase-1 activation and IL-1β production in mouse podocytes. However, scavenging of ONOO(-) or OH had no significant effect on either Hcys-induced NLRP3 inflammasome formation or activation. In vivo, scavenging of O2(-) by Tempol and removal of H2O2 by catalase substantially inhibited NLRP3 inflammasome formation and activation in glomeruli of hHcys mice as shown by reduced colocalization of NLRP3 with ASC or caspase-1 and inhibition of caspase-1 activation and IL-1β production. Furthermore, Tempol and catalase significantly attenuated hHcys-induced glomerular injury. In conclusion, endogenously produced O2(-) and H2O2 primarily contribute to NLRP3 inflammasome formation and activation in mouse glomeruli resulting in glomerular injury or consequent sclerosis during hHcys.
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- Justine M Abais
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA 23298, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA 23298, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA 23298, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA 23298, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA 23298, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA 23298, USA.
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Kim DI, Park SH. Sequential signaling cascade of IL-6 and PGC-1α is involved in high glucose-induced podocyte loss and growth arrest. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2013; 435:702-7. [PMID: 23692924 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2013.05.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2013] [Accepted: 05/10/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
Podocyte loss, which is mediated by podocyte apoptosis, is implicated in the onset of diabetic nephropathy. In this study, we investigated the involvement of interleukin (IL)-6 in high glucose-induced apoptosis of rat podocytes. We also examined the pathophysiological role of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator-1 alpha (PGC-1α) in this system. High glucose treatment induced not only podocyte apoptosis but also podocyte growth arrest. High glucose treatment also increased IL-6 secretion and activated IL-6 signaling. The high glucose-induced podocyte apoptosis was blocked by IL-6 neutralizing antibody. IL-6 treatment or overexpression induced podocyte apoptosis and growth arrest, and IL-6 siRNA transfection blocked high glucose-induced podocyte apoptosis and growth arrest. Furthermore, high glucose or IL-6 treatment increased PGC-1α expression, and PGC-1α overexpression also induced podocyte apoptosis and growth arrest. PGC-1α siRNA transfection blocked high glucose-induced podocyte apoptosis and growth arrest. Collectively, these findings showed that high glucose promoted apoptosis and cell growth arrest in podocytes via IL-6 signaling. In addition, PGC-1α is involved in podocyte apoptosis and cell growth arrest. Therefore, blocking IL-6 and its downstream mediators such as IL6Rα, gp130 and PGC-1α may attenuate the progression of diabetic nephropathy.
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- Dong Il Kim
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 500 757, Republic of Korea
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