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He X, Zhang Z, Hu M, Lin X, Weng X, Lu J, Fang L, Chen X. Liquiritin Alleviates Inflammation in Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Human Corneal Epithelial Cells. Curr Eye Res 2024; 49:930-941. [PMID: 38767463 DOI: 10.1080/02713683.2024.2353263] [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: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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PURPOSE This research was designed to elucidate the anti-inflammatory impacts of liquiritin on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-activated human corneal epithelial cells (HCECs). METHODS The Cell Counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay was adopted to assess cell viability. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect the secretion levels of the proinflammatory cytokines IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α. Transcriptome analysis was conducted to identify the genes that exhibited differential expression between different treatment. The model group included cells treated with LPS (10 µg/mL), the treatment group comprised cells treated with liquiritin (80 µM) and LPS (10 µg/mL), and the control group consisted of untreated cells. To further validate the expression levels of the selected genes, including CSF2, CXCL1, CXCL2, CXCL8, IL1A, IL1B, IL24, IL6, and LTB, quantitative real-time PCR was performed. The expression of proteins related to the Akt/NF-κB signaling pathway was assessed through western blot analysis. NF-κB nuclear translocation was evaluated through immunofluorescence staining. RESULTS The secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α in LPS-induced HCECs was significantly downregulated by liquiritin. Based on the transcriptome analysis, the mRNA expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines, namely IL-6, IL-8, IL-1β, IL-24, TNF-α, and IL-1α was overproduced by LPS stimulation, and suppressed after liquiritin treatment. Furthermore, the Western blot results revealed a remarkable reduction in the phosphorylation degrees of NF-κB p65, IκB, and Akt upon treatment with liquiritin. Additionally, immunofluorescence analysis confirmed liquiritin's inhibition of LPS-induced p65 nuclear translocation. CONCLUSIONS Collectively, these findings imply that liquiritin suppresses the expression of proinflammatory cytokines, and the anti-inflammatory impacts of liquiritin may be caused by its repression of the Akt/NF-κB signaling pathway in LPS-induced HCECs. These data indicate that liquiritin could provide a potential therapeutic application for inflammation-associated corneal diseases.
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- Xian He
- Zhejiang Institute of Medical Device Supervision and Testing, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Safety Evaluation of Medical Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Zhejiang Institute of Medical Device Supervision and Testing, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Zhejiang Institute of Medical Device Supervision and Testing, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Zhejiang Institute of Medical Device Supervision and Testing, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Zhejiang Institute of Medical Device Supervision and Testing, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Zhejiang Institute of Medical Device Supervision and Testing, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Zhejiang Institute of Medical Device Supervision and Testing, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Safety Evaluation of Medical Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Zhejiang Institute of Medical Device Supervision and Testing, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Safety Evaluation of Medical Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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Gong J, Ding G, Hao Z, Li Y, Deng A, Zhang C. Elucidating the mechanism of corneal epithelial cell repair: unraveling the impact of growth factors. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1384500. [PMID: 38638937 PMCID: PMC11024251 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1384500] [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: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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The repair mechanism for corneal epithelial cell injuries encompasses migration, proliferation, and differentiation of corneal epithelial cells, and extracellular matrix remodeling of the stromal structural integrity. Furthermore, it involves the consequential impact of corneal limbal stem cells (LSCs). In recent years, as our comprehension of the mediating mechanisms underlying corneal epithelial injury repair has advanced, it has become increasingly apparent that growth factors play a pivotal role in this intricate process. These growth factors actively contribute to the restoration of corneal epithelial injuries by orchestrating responses and facilitating specific interactions at targeted sites. This article systematically summarizes the role of growth factors in corneal epithelial cell injury repair by searching relevant literature in recent years, and explores the limitations of current literature search, providing a certain scientific basis for subsequent basic research and clinical applications.
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- Jinjin Gong
- School of Clinical Medicine, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Jinan Second People’s Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Jinan Second People’s Hospital, Jinan, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Jinan Second People’s Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Wuxi No. 2 Chinese Medicine Hospital, Wuxi, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Jinan Second People’s Hospital, Jinan, China
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Musa M, Enaholo E, Aluyi-Osa G, Atuanya GN, Spadea L, Salati C, Zeppieri M. Herpes simplex keratitis: A brief clinical overview. World J Virol 2024; 13:89934. [PMID: 38616855 PMCID: PMC11008405 DOI: 10.5501/wjv.v13.i1.89934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024] Open
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The aim of our minireview is to provide a brief overview of the diagnosis, clinical aspects, treatment options, management, and current literature available regarding herpes simplex keratitis (HSK). This type of corneal viral infection is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), which can affect several tissues, including the cornea. One significant aspect of HSK is its potential to cause recurrent episodes of inflammation and damage to the cornea. After the initial infection, the HSV can establish a latent infection in the trigeminal ganglion, a nerve cluster near the eye. The virus may remain dormant for extended periods. Periodic reactivation of the virus can occur, leading to recurrent episodes of HSK. Factors triggering reactivation include stress, illness, immunosuppression, or trauma. Recurrent episodes can manifest in different clinical patterns, ranging from mild epithelial involvement to more severe stromal or endothelial disease. The severity and frequency of recurrences vary among individuals. Severe cases of HSK, especially those involving the stroma and leading to scarring, can result in vision impairment or even blindness in extreme cases. The cornea's clarity is crucial for good vision, and scarring can compromise this, potentially leading to visual impairment. The management of HSK involves not only treating acute episodes but also implementing long-term strategies to prevent recurrences and attempt repairs of corneal nerve endings via neurotization. Antiviral medications, such as oral Acyclovir or topical Ganciclovir, may be prescribed for prophylaxis. The immune response to the virus can contribute to corneal damage. Inflammation, caused by the body's attempt to control the infection, may inadvertently harm the corneal tissues. Clinicians should be informed about triggers and advised on measures to minimize the risk of reactivation. In summary, the recurrent nature of HSK underscores the importance of both acute and long-term management strategies to preserve corneal health and maintain optimal visual function.
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- Mutali Musa
- Department of Optometry, University of Benin, Benin 300283, Nigeria
- Department of Ophthalmology, Africa Eye Laser Centre, Km 7, Benin 300105, Nigeria
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Africa Eye Laser Centre, Km 7, Benin 300105, Nigeria
- Department of Ophthalmology, Centre for Sight Africa, Nkpor 434101, Nigeria
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Africa Eye Laser Centre, Km 7, Benin 300105, Nigeria
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- Eye Clinic, Policlinico Umberto I, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome 00142, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Udine, Udine 33100, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Udine, Udine 33100, Italy
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Hu J, Xiang Y, Zhu X, Hu C, Xu X, Li D, Deng Z, Jiang Z. Grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) Mex3B positively regulates innate immunity by promoting the K63-linked ubiquitination of TLR3. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2023; 141:109023. [PMID: 37625735 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2023.109023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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As a member of Mex3 (muscle excess protein-3) family, Mex3B (Mex-3 RNA binding family member B) is crucial in cell proliferation and migration in mammals. In this study, an ortholog of mammalian Mex3B (denominated CiMex3B, MT276802.1) was cloned and identified in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella). CiMex3B is 1578 bp in length and encodes a polypeptide of 525 amino acids. Consistent with its mammalian counterpart, CiMex3B also contains one C-terminal RING domain and two N-terminal conserved tandem KH domains. CiMex3B up-regulates the expressions of IFN1, ISG15, MX2, as well as the expressions of inflammatory cytokines such as IL6, IL8 and TNFα in response to poly(I:C). A screening test for identifying potential targets indicated that CiMex3B is associated with TLR3 and TRIF. CiMex3B co-localizes with TLR3 in the late endosome, mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum after poly(I:C) stimulation, whereas they are rarely discovered in the lysosomes. CiMex3B serves as a positive regulator in the phosphorylation of IRF3 and induces IFN1 expression. In addition, two truncation mutants of CiMex3B (1-220 and 221-525) were constructed to better understand the molecular mechanism of CiMex3B-mediated ubiquitination of TLR3. In line with wild-type protein, CiMex3B mutant (1-220) was found mainly in the cytoplasm; however, CiMex3B mutant (221-525) resided in the cytoplasm and the nucleus as well, and it was further confirmed that CiMex3B mutant (221-525) still interacts with TLR3. We also observed that CiMex3B promotes the K63-linked ubiquitination of TLR3, while neither of the truncation mutants (1-220 or 221-525) retains this activity. To sum up, this study revealed that CiMex3B potentiates the K63-linked ubiquitination of TLR3, and then elicits the IRF3-mediated antiviral innate immune responses.
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- Jihuan Hu
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330047, Jiangxi, China; Department of Bioscience, College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Bioscience, College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Bioscience, College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Bioscience, College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Bioscience, College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, Jiangxi, China
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- Fuzhou Medical College, Nanchang University, Fuzhou, 344000, Jiangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330047, Jiangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330047, Jiangxi, China; Department of Bioscience, College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, Jiangxi, China.
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Tráj P, Herrmann EM, Sebők C, Vörösházi J, Mackei M, Gálfi P, Kemény Á, Neogrády Z, Mátis G. Protective effects of chicoric acid on polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid exposed chicken hepatic cell culture mimicking viral damage and inflammation. Vet Immunol Immunopathol 2022; 250:110427. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vetimm.2022.110427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Revised: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Nakajo T, Katayoshi T, Kitajima N, Tsuji-Naito K. 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D 3 attenuates IL-1β secretion by suppressing NLRP1 inflammasome activation by upregulating the NRF2-HO-1 pathway in epidermal keratinocytes. Redox Biol 2021; 48:102203. [PMID: 34872043 PMCID: PMC8646996 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2021.102203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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The nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptor family pyrin domain-containing protein (NLRP) inflammasome is a key inflammatory signaling pathway activated via a two-step signaling process consisting of priming and activation steps. Several studies have shown that 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (1,25(OH)2VD3) inhibits the priming step required for NLRP3 inflammasome activation in immune cells. However, as activating the NLRP1 inflammasome in keratinocytes does not necessarily require a priming step, whether 1,25(OH)2VD3 inhibits NLRP1 activation in unprimed keratinocytes is currently unknown. In this study, we showed that 1,25(OH)2VD3 inhibits nigericin-induced NLRP1 inflammasome activation in unprimed keratinocytes. 1,25(OH)2VD3 suppressed nigericin-induced interleukin-1β (IL-1β) secretion and caspase-1 activation in human primary keratinocytes. In addition, 1,25(OH)2VD3 significantly inhibited the formation of apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a caspase recruitment domain (ASC) oligomers and specks, but not caspase-1 enzymatic activity, suggesting that 1,25(OH)2VD3 prevents NLRP1-ASC complex assembly in keratinocytes. Vitamin D receptor (VDR)-knockdown abolished the inhibitory effects of 1,25(OH)2VD3 on nigericin-induced ASC oligomerization and IL-1β secretion, suggesting that 1,25(OH)2VD3 suppresses inflammasome activation via VDR signaling. Furthermore, nigericin induced K+ efflux and cellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, and 1,25(OH)2VD3 pretreatment suppressed nigericin-induced ROS production. 1,25(OH)2VD3 increased the expression of both nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) and heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), whereas HO-1 inhibition or NRF2 and HO-1 knockdown abrogated the inhibitory effects of 1,25(OH)2VD3 on IL-1β secretion. Our results indicate that 1,25(OH)2VD3 inhibits nigericin-induced activation step of NLRP1 inflammasome activation in unprimed keratinocytes. Our findings reveal the mechanism underlying the inhibitory effect of 1,25(OH)2VD3, which involves NRF2-HO-1 pathway activation through the VDR, providing further insight into the potential function of 1,25(OH)2VD3 as a therapeutic agent for inflammasome-related skin diseases.
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- Takahisa Nakajo
- DHC Corporation Laboratories, Division 2, 2-42 Hamada, Mihama-ku, Chiba, 261-0025, Japan.
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- DHC Corporation Laboratories, Division 2, 2-42 Hamada, Mihama-ku, Chiba, 261-0025, Japan.
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- DHC Corporation Laboratories, Division 2, 2-42 Hamada, Mihama-ku, Chiba, 261-0025, Japan.
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- DHC Corporation Laboratories, Division 2, 2-42 Hamada, Mihama-ku, Chiba, 261-0025, Japan.
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Li S, Hou Y, Liu K, Zhu H, Qiao M, Sun X, Li G. Metformin protects against inflammation, oxidative stress to delay poly I:C-induced aging-like phenomena in gut of an annual fish. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2021; 77:276-282. [PMID: 34626114 DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glab298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Metformin, a clinical agent of type 2 diabetes, is reported as a potential geroprotector. Viral infection induces phenotypes of senescence in human T cells, and polyinosinic:polycytidylic acid (poly I:C), a viral mimic, induces upregulation of SA-β-gal activity in ovary of the annual fish Nothobranchius guentheri. However, the effects and mechanisms of metformin on poly I:C-induced aging-like phenomena are poorly understood in vertebrates. In this study, the activity of SA-β-gal increased in gut of 12-month-old fish and poly I:C-injected 6-month-old fish, compared to 6-month-old control fish, indicating that poly I:C induces aging-like phenomena in gut of the fish. Metformin supplementation retarded accumulation of SA-β-gal in gut of old fish and poly I:C-treated young fish. The results of q-PCR analysis showed that metformin reduced NF-κB mediated inflammatory response including decreased level of pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-8 and increased expression of anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 in gut of the fish with natural aging and poly I:C-injected 6-month-old fish. Metformin also exhibited antioxidant effects, as it reduced ROS production which is associated with the upregulation of FoxO3a and PGC-1α in gut of 6-month-old fish with poly I:C-injection. Expression of AMPK and SIRT1 was reduced in gut of 6-month-old fish with poly I:C-treatment, and feeding metformin reversed these declines. Taken together, the present study suggested that poly I:C-injection led to aging-like phenomena in gut and metformin activated AMPK and SIRT1 to reduce NF-κB mediated inflammation and resist oxidative stress via enhanced expression of FoxO3a and PGC-1α, and finally delayed gut aging in vertebrates.
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- Shasha Li
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resistant Biology, School of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resistant Biology, School of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resistant Biology, School of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resistant Biology, School of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resistant Biology, School of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resistant Biology, School of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resistant Biology, School of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Li S, Guan H, Zhang Y, Li S, Li K, Hu S, Zuo E, Zhang C, Zhang X, Gong G, Wang R, Piao F. Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells promote remyelination in spinal cord by driving oligodendrocyte progenitor cell differentiation via TNFα/RelB-Hes1 pathway: a rat model study of 2,5-hexanedione-induced neurotoxicity. Stem Cell Res Ther 2021; 12:436. [PMID: 34348774 PMCID: PMC8336089 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-021-02518-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND N-hexane, with its metabolite 2,5-hexanedine (HD), is an industrial hazardous material. Chronic hexane exposure causes segmental demyelination in the peripheral nerves, and high-dose intoxication may also affect central nervous system. Demyelinating conditions are difficult to treat and stem cell therapy using bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) is a promising novel strategy. Our previous study found that BMSCs promoted motor function recovery in rats modeling hexane neurotoxicity. This work aimed to explore the underlying mechanisms and focused on the changes in spinal cord. METHODS Sprague Dawley rats were intoxicated with HD (400 mg/kg/day, i.p, for 5 weeks). A bolus of BMSCs (5 × 107 cells/kg) was injected via tail vein. Demyelination and remyelination of the spinal cord before and after BMSC treatment were examined microscopically. Cultured oligodendrocyte progenitor cells (OPCs) were incubated with HD ± BMSC-derived conditional medium (BMSC-CM). OPC differentiation was studied by immunostaining and morphometric analysis. The expressional changes of Hes1, a transcription factor negatively regulating OPC-differentiation, were studied. The upstream Notch1 and TNFα/RelB pathways were studied, and some key signaling molecules were measured. The correlation between neurotrophin NGF and TNFα was also investigated. Statistical significance was evaluated using one-way ANOVA and performed using SPSS 13.0. RESULTS The demyelinating damage by HD and remyelination by BMSCs were evidenced by electron microscopy, LFB staining and NG2/MBP immunohistochemistry. In vitro cultured OPCs showed more differentiation after incubation with BMSC-CM. Hes1 expression was found to be significantly increased by HD and decreased by BMSC or BMSC-CM. The change of Hes1 was found, however, independent of Notch1 activation, but dependent on TNFα/RelB signaling. HD was found to increase TNFα, RelB and Hes1 expression, and BMSCs were found to have the opposite effect. Addition of recombinant TNFα to OPCs or RelB overexpression similarly caused upregulation of Hes1 expression. The secretion of NGF by BMSC and activation of NGF receptor was found important for suppression of TNFα production in OPCs. CONCLUSIONS Our findings demonstrated that BMSCs promote remyelination in the spinal cord of HD-exposed rats via TNFα/RelB-Hes1 pathway, providing novel insights for evaluating and further exploring the therapeutical effect of BMSCs on demyelinating neurodegenerative disease.
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- Shuangyue Li
- School of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116044, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, No. 967 Hospital of the Joint Logistics Support Force of the Chinese PLA, Dalian, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116044, People's Republic of China.,Xunyi Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Xunyi, Shanxi, 711300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biochemistry, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116044, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116044, People's Republic of China.,Xian Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Xian, 710054, People's Republic of China
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- College of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116044, People's Republic of China
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- College of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116044, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116044, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116011, People's Republic of China
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- Integrative Laboratory, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, 116001, People's Republic of China. .,Department of Medical Oncology, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, People's Republic of China.
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- Integrative Laboratory, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, 116001, People's Republic of China.
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- Integrative Laboratory, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, 116001, People's Republic of China.
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Lasagni Vitar RM, Rama P, Ferrari G. The two-faced effects of nerves and neuropeptides in corneal diseases. Prog Retin Eye Res 2021; 86:100974. [PMID: 34098111 DOI: 10.1016/j.preteyeres.2021.100974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Corneal nerves are instrumental to maintain cornea integrity through regulation of key physiological functions such as tear secretion, blink reflex, and neuropeptide turnover. Corneal nerve injury/stimulation can follow many insults including mechanical/chemical trauma, infections and surgeries. Nerve disruption initiates a process named neurogenic inflammation which leads to edema, pain, and recruitment and activation of leukocytes. Interestingly, leukocyte influx in the cornea can further damage nerves by releasing inflammatory mediators-including neuropeptides. The clinical outcome of neuroinflammation can be beneficial or detrimental to corneal integrity. On one side, it ensures prompt wound healing and prevents infections. On the other, prolonged and/or deranged neuroinflammation can permanently disrupt corneal integrity and impair vision. The cornea is an ideal site to study peripheral neuroinflammation and neurogenic inflammation since it receives the highest density of sensory nerves of the entire body. We will review the corneal nerve anatomy and neurochemistry, discuss the beneficial and detrimental effects of neurogenic inflammation in corneal wound healing, inflammatory processes, and pain. We will also examine the emerging remote impact of corneal nerve disruption on the trigeminal ganglion and the brain, highlighting the key role of neuropeptide Substance P. Finally, we will discuss the clinical relevance of such neuroinflammatory network in the context of severe and highly prevalent ocular diseases, including potential treatments.
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- Romina Mayra Lasagni Vitar
- Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease Unit, Eye Repair Lab, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease Unit, Eye Repair Lab, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease Unit, Eye Repair Lab, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.
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Zambino N, Syed ZA. Resolution of a neurotrophic keratopathy associated hypopyon with cenegermin. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep 2021; 23:101113. [PMID: 34307960 PMCID: PMC8296075 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2021.101113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Revised: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Purpose We present a novel case of a neurotrophic keratopathy associated inflammatory hypopyon that resolved after initiation of therapy with cenegermin (Oxervate; Dompe, Milan, Italy), a recombinant human nerve growth factor (rhNGF). This finding illustrates the potential of cenegermin in advanced inflammatory neurotrophic disease. Observations A 60-year-old female with a history of herpes zoster keratitis was evaluated in our clinic for stage 2 neurotrophic keratopathy. One month later, she presented emergently with a large epithelial defect, infiltrate, and hypopyon. Three separate sets of corneal cultures returned negative. She was treated with oral antivirals and aggressive topical antibiotics with no clinical improvement. Given the presumed diagnosis of stage 3 neurotrophic keratopathy with a sterile hypopyon, she was started on cenegermin 6 times daily for 8 weeks in the absence of a corticosteroid. By 2 weeks after starting cenegermin, the epithelial defect, infiltrate, and hypopyon sizes had improved. Within 4 weeks of starting cenegermin, the hypopyon had clinically resolved. The patient was subsequently started on topical corticosteroid drops for the last 4 weeks of cenegermin therapy. Examination at the conclusion of 8 weeks of cenegermin treatment revealed a closed epithelium and minimal scar. Best-corrected visual acuity with contact lens overrefraction was 20/70. Over the course of 7 months of continued follow-up, the cornea remained epithelialized without recurrent corneal infiltration or hypopyon. Conclusions and importance While cenegermin has been previously shown to be an effective treatment for neurotrophic keratopathy associated epithelial defects, resolution of a neurotrophic keratopathy associated inflammatory hypopyon with cenegermin is novel.
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- Nick Zambino
- Cornea Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Cornea Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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