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Yang R, Yang F, Wei Y, Huang B, Cao T, Tan H, Liu D, Zou Q, Wen J, Wen L, Lu X, Yu C, Cai H, Xie X, Jiang S, Yao S, Liang Y. Hypoxia-induced Semaphorin 3A promotes the development of endometriosis through regulating macrophage polarization. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 138:112559. [PMID: 38955028 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112559] [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: 03/20/2024] [Revised: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Semaphorin 3A (Sema3A) is a member of neural guidance factor family well-known for inducing the collapse of nerve cell growth cone and regulating nerve redistribution. It also has been characterized as an immunoregulatory and tumor promoting factor. Our previous study showed that Sema3A was involved in the regulation of sympathetic innervation and neuropathic pain of endometriosis. Nevertheless, the role of Sema3A in the development of endometriosis and its potential upstreaming factor are still not clear. METHODS Histology experiments were carried to detect the expression of Sema3A, hypoxia -inducible factor 1α (HIF-1α) and the distribution of macrophages. Cell experiments were used to explore the effect of Sema3A on the proliferation and migration of endometrial stromal cells (ESCs) and to confirm the regulatory action of HIF-1α on Sema3A. In vivo experiments were carried out to explore the role of Sema3A on the development of endometriosis. RESULTS Sema3A was highly expressed in endometriotic lesions and could enhanced the proliferation and migration abilities of ESCs. Aberrant macrophage distribution was found in endometriotic lesions. Sema3A also promoted the differentiation of monocytes into anti-inflammatory macrophages, so indirectly mediating the proliferation and migration of ESCs. Hypoxic microenvironment induced Sema3A mRNA and protein expression in ESCs via HIF-1α. Administration of Sema3A promoted the development of endometriosis in a mouse model. CONCLUSIONS Sema3A, which is regulated by HIF-1α, is a promoting factor for the development of endometriosis. Targeting Sema3A may be a potential treatment strategy to control endometriotic lesions.
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- Ruyu Yang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jieyang People's Hospital (Jieyang Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University), Jieyang 522081, Guangdong, China
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- Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jieyang People's Hospital (Jieyang Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University), Jieyang 522081, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jieyang People's Hospital (Jieyang Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University), Jieyang 522081, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jieyang People's Hospital (Jieyang Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University), Jieyang 522081, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Guangxi Hospital Division of The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Nanning 530022, Guangxi, China.
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Kobayashi H, Imanaka S, Yoshimoto C, Matsubara S, Shigetomi H. Role of autophagy and ferroptosis in the development of endometriotic cysts (Review). Int J Mol Med 2024; 54:78. [PMID: 38994772 PMCID: PMC11265838 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2024.5402] [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: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024] Open
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It is considered that the etiology of endometriosis is retrograde menstruation of endometrial tissue. Although shed endometrial cells are constantly exposed to a challenging environment with iron overload, oxidative stress and hypoxia, a few cells are able to survive and continue to proliferate and invade. Ferroptosis, an iron‑dependent form of non‑apoptotic cell death, is known to play a major role in the development and course of endometriosis. However, few papers have concentrated on the dynamic interaction between autophagy and ferroptosis throughout the progression of diseases. The present review summarized the current understanding of the mechanisms underlying autophagy and ferroptosis in endometriosis and discuss their role in disease development and progression. For the present narrative review electronic databases including PubMed and Google Scholar were searched for literature published up to the October 31, 2023. Autophagy and ferroptosis may be activated at early stages in endometriosis development. On the other hand, excessive activation of intrinsic pathways (e.g., estrogen and mechanistic target of rapamycin) may promote disease progression through autophagy inhibition. Furthermore, suppression of ferroptosis may cause further progression of endometriotic lesions. In conclusion, the autophagy and ferroptosis pathways may play a dual role in disease initiation and progression. The present review discussed the temporal transition of non‑apoptotic cell death regulation during disease progression from retrograde endometrium to early lesions to established lesions.
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- Hiroshi Kobayashi
- Department of Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Ms.Clinic MayOne, Kashihara, Nara 634-0813, Japan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara 634-8522, Japan
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- Department of Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Ms.Clinic MayOne, Kashihara, Nara 634-0813, Japan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara 634-8522, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara 634-8522, Japan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nara Prefecture General Medical Center, Nara 630-8581, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara 634-8522, Japan
- Department of Medicine, Kei Oushin Clinic, Nishinomiya, Hyōgo 663-8184, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara 634-8522, Japan
- Department of Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Aska Ladies Clinic, Nara 634-0001, Japan
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Dai W, Guo R, Na X, Jiang S, Liang J, Guo C, Fang Y, Na Z, Li D. Hypoxia and the endometrium: An indispensable role for HIF-1α as therapeutic strategies. Redox Biol 2024; 73:103205. [PMID: 38815332 PMCID: PMC11167393 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2024.103205] [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: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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Hypoxia-inducible factor 1 alpha (HIF-1α) is a major molecular mediator of the hypoxic response. In the endometrium, local hypoxic conditions induced by hormonal fluctuations and endometrial vascular remodeling contribute to the production of HIF-1α, which plays an indispensable role in a series of physiological activities, such as menstruation and metamorphosis. The sensitive regulation of HIF-1α maintains the cellular viability and regenerative capacity of the endometrium against cellular stresses induced by hypoxia and excess reactive oxygen species. In contrast, abnormal HIF-1α levels exacerbate the development of various endometrial pathologies. This knowledge opens important possibilities for the development of promising HIF-1α-centered strategies to ameliorate endometrial disease. Nonetheless, additional efforts are required to elucidate the regulatory network of endometrial HIF-1α and promote the applications of HIF-1α-centered strategies in the human endometrium. Here, we summarize the role of the HIF-1α-mediated pathway in endometrial physiology and pathology, highlight the latest HIF-1α-centered strategies for treating endometrial diseases, and improve endometrial receptivity.
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- Wanlin Dai
- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Advanced Reproductive Medicine and Fertility (China Medical University), National Health Commission, Shenyang, China.
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Advanced Reproductive Medicine and Fertility (China Medical University), National Health Commission, Shenyang, China.
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Advanced Reproductive Medicine and Fertility (China Medical University), National Health Commission, Shenyang, China; Key Laboratory of Reproductive Dysfunction Diseases and Fertility Remodeling of Liaoning Province, Shenyang, China.
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Chen Q, Zhou Y, Yu M, Zhu S, Sun J, Du W, Chen Z, Tao J, Feng X, Zhang Q, Zhao Y. Transcription factor EB-mediated autophagy affects cell migration and inhibits apoptosis to promote endometriosis. Apoptosis 2024; 29:757-767. [PMID: 38358580 DOI: 10.1007/s10495-024-01939-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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Autophagy has emerged as an important process of cell metabolism. With continuous in-depth research on autophagy, TFEB has been a key transcription factor regulating autophagy levels in recent years. Studies have established that TFEB regulates autophagy and apoptosis in various diseases. However, the relationship between TFEB and the pathogenesis of endometriosis remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the effect of TFEB on the mechanism of endometriosis progression. The results showed that TFEB and autophagy-related protein LC3 are highly expressed in ectopic endometrium of patients with endometriosis, overexpression of TFEB in cultured human endometrial stromal cells (HESCs) by lentivirus not only promoted autophagy but also inhibited apoptosis. In addition, the migration and invasion ability of HESCs were enhanced by TFEB overexpression. Furthermore, inhibiting autophagy with specific inhibitors can attenuate migration and invasion of HESCs induced by TFEB. The rat models of endometriosis show that TFEB knockdown can suppress lesion growth in vivo. Our results suggest that autophagy may be involved in the progression mechanism of endometriosis, and the mechanism of autophagy disorder in endometriosis is probably related to TFEB. TFEB may be a key molecule in promoting endometriosis.
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- Qiuyu Chen
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 306 Hualongqiao Road, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
- The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 306 Hualongqiao Road, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
- The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 306 Hualongqiao Road, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
- The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 306 Hualongqiao Road, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
- The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 306 Hualongqiao Road, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
- The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 306 Hualongqiao Road, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
- The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 306 Hualongqiao Road, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
- The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 306 Hualongqiao Road, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
- The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 306 Hualongqiao Road, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 306 Hualongqiao Road, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 306 Hualongqiao Road, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China.
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Goudarzi ST, Vousooghi N, Verdi J, Mehdizadeh A, Aslanian-Kalkhoran L, Yousefi M. Autophagy genes and signaling pathways in endometrial decidualization and pregnancy complications. J Reprod Immunol 2024; 163:104223. [PMID: 38489930 DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2024.104223] [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: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
Abstract
Autophagy is a process that occurs in almost all eukaryotic cells and this process is controlled by several molecular processes. Its biological roles include the provision of energy, the maintenance of cell homeostasis, and the promotion of aberrant cell death. The importance of autophagy in pregnancy is gradually becoming recognized. In literature, it has been indicated that autophagy has three different effects on the onset and maintenance of pregnancy: embryo (embryonic development), feto-maternal immune crosstalk, and maternal (decidualization). In humans, proper decidualization is a major predictor of pregnancy accomplishment and it can be influenced by different factors. This review highlights the genes, pathways, regulation, and function of autophagy in endometrial decidualization and other involved factors in this process.
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- Saeedeh Torabi Goudarzi
- Department of Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Hematology and Oncology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, school of medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Zhou H, Song Y, Wang C, Zhu Q, Feng Y. Identification of differentially expressed autophagy-related genes in cases of intracranial aneurysm: Bioinformatics analysis. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2024; 33:107687. [PMID: 38521147 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2024.107687] [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: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 03/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Recent research indicates that autophagy is essential for the rupture of intracranial aneurysm (IA). This study aimed to examine and validate potential autophagy-related genes (ARGs) in cases of IA using bioinformatics analysis. METHODS Two expression profiles (GSE54083 and GSE75436) were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus database. Differentially expressed ARGs (DEARGs) in cases of IA were screened using GSE75436, and enrichment analysis and Protein-Protein Interaction (PPI) networks were used to identify the hub genes and related pathways. Furthermore, a novel predictive diagnostic signature for IA based on the hub genes was constructed. The area under the Receiver Operating Characteristic curve (AUC) was used to evaluate the signature performance in GSE75436. RESULTS In total, 75 co-expressed DEARGs were identified in the GSE75436 and GSE54083 dataset (28 upregulated and 47 downregulated genes). Enrichment analysis of DEARGs revealed several enriched terms associated with proteoglycans in cancer and human immunodeficiency virus 1 infection. PPI analysis revealed interactions between these genes. Hub DEARGs included insulin-like growth factor 1, clusters of differentiation 4, cysteine-aspartic acid protease 8, Bcl-2-like protein 11, mouse double mutant 2 homolog, toll-like receptor 4, growth factor receptor-bound protein 2, Jun proto-oncogene, AP-1 transcription factor subunit, hypoxia inducible factor 1 alpha, and erythroblastic oncogene B-2. Notably, the signature showed good performance in distinguishing IA (AUC = 0.87). The sig calibration curves showed good calibration. CONCLUSION Bioinformatic analysis identified 75 potential DEARGs in cases of IA. This study revealed that IA is affected by autophagy, which could explain the pathogenesis of IA and aid in its diagnosis and treatment. However, future research with experimental validation is necessary to identify potential DEARGs in cases of IA.
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- Han Zhou
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16 Jiangsu Road, Shinan District, Qingdao, Shandong 266000, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510000, China; Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, Shandong 266000, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16 Jiangsu Road, Shinan District, Qingdao, Shandong 266000, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16 Jiangsu Road, Shinan District, Qingdao, Shandong 266000, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16 Jiangsu Road, Shinan District, Qingdao, Shandong 266000, China.
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Zhi S, Chen C, Huang H, Zhang Z, Zeng F, Zhang S. Hypoxia-inducible factor in breast cancer: role and target for breast cancer treatment. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1370800. [PMID: 38799423 PMCID: PMC11116789 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1370800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
Abstract
Globally, breast cancer stands as the most prevalent form of cancer among women. The tumor microenvironment of breast cancer often exhibits hypoxia. Hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha, a transcription factor, is found to be overexpressed and activated in breast cancer, playing a pivotal role in the anoxic microenvironment by mediating a series of reactions. Hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha is involved in regulating downstream pathways and target genes, which are crucial in hypoxic conditions, including glycolysis, angiogenesis, and metastasis. These processes significantly contribute to breast cancer progression by managing cancer-related activities linked to tumor invasion, metastasis, immune evasion, and drug resistance, resulting in poor prognosis for patients. Consequently, there is a significant interest in Hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha as a potential target for cancer therapy. Presently, research on drugs targeting Hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha is predominantly in the preclinical phase, highlighting the need for an in-depth understanding of HIF-1α and its regulatory pathway. It is anticipated that the future will see the introduction of effective HIF-1α inhibitors into clinical trials, offering new hope for breast cancer patients. Therefore, this review focuses on the structure and function of HIF-1α, its role in advancing breast cancer, and strategies to combat HIF-1α-dependent drug resistance, underlining its therapeutic potential.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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Guan J, Huang X, Zhou Z, Li S, Wang F, Han Y, Yin N. HIF-1α regulates DcR3 to promote the development of endometriosis. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2024; 296:185-193. [PMID: 38458034 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2024.02.035] [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: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the expression and clinical significance of HIF-1α and DcR3 in endometriosis by analysing clinical case data. Tissue samples were collected for tissue chip analysis and staining, and human endometrial stromal cells were isolated and cultured for cell experiments. Additionally, experiments were conducted on collected peritoneal fluid to explore the association and role of HIF-1α and DcR3 in endometriosis. STUDY DESIGN Patients who visited the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Central Hospital in Fengxian District, Shanghai, from January 2018 to December 2021 were recruited for this controlled study. Clinical data and tissue chip staining results were collected for multiple regression analysis on the clinical significance of HIF-1α and DcR3. Endometrial tissue, ovarian cysts, and pelvic fluid were collected, and human endometrial stromal cells were cultured. The impact of HIF-1α on DcR3 in different oxygen environments and its role in endometriosis were investigated through PCR, Western blotting, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, as well as adhesion and migration assays. RESULTS In patients with endometriosis, the expression of DcR3 and HIF-1α was found to be upregulated and correlated in ectopic endometrium. The expression of DcR3 served as an indicator of the severity of endometriosis. Hypoxia induced the expression of DcR3, which was regulated by HIF-1α and promoted migration and adhesion. CONCLUSION DcR3 can be used as a clinical indicator to assess the severity of endometriosis. The hypoxic environment in endometriosis enhances disease progression by regulating DcR3 through HIF-1α.
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- Jianhua Guan
- Department of Gynecology, Shanghai Fengxian District Central Hospital, Shanghai 201499, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shanghai Fengxian District Central Hospital, Shanghai 201499, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shanghai Fengxian District Central Hospital, Shanghai 201499, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shanghai Fengxian District Central Hospital, Shanghai 201499, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shanghai Fengxian District Central Hospital, Shanghai 201499, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shanghai Fengxian District Central Hospital, Shanghai 201499, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shanghai Fengxian District Central Hospital, Shanghai 201499, China.
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Zhang L, Liu H, Xiong W, He H, Fu T, Long X, Li X, Liang J, Ding H, Xu Y, Liu Y, Dai X. CircFOXO3 mediates hypoxia-induced autophagy of endometrial stromal cells in endometriosis. FASEB J 2024; 38:e23515. [PMID: 38470367 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202301654rr] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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Endometriosis is a benign gynecological disease that shares some common features of malignancy. Autophagy plays vital roles in endometriosis and influences endometrial cell metastasis, and hypoxia was identified as the initiator of this pathological process through hypoxia inducible factor 1 alpha (HIF-1α). A newly discovered circular RNA FOXO3 (circFOXO3) is critical in cell autophagy, migration, and invasion of various diseases and is reported to be related to hypoxia, although its role in endometriosis remains to be elucidated up to now. In this study, a lower circFOXO3 expression in ectopic endometrium was investigated. Furthermore, we verified that circFOXO3 could regulate autophagy by downregulating the level of p53 protein to mediate the migration and invasion of human endometrial stromal cells (T HESCs). Additionally, the effects of HIF-1α on circFOXO3 and autophagy were examined in T HESCs. Notably, overexpression of HIF-1α could induce autophagy and inhibit circFOXO3 expression, whereas overexpressing of circFOXO3 under hypoxia significantly inhibited hypoxia-induced autophagy. Mechanistically, the direct combination between HIF-1α and HIF-1α-binding site on adenosine deaminase 1 acting on RNA (ADAR1) promoter increased the level of ADAR1 protein, which bind directly with circFOXO3 pre-mRNA to block the cyclization of circFOXO3. All these results support that hypoxia-mediated ADAR1 elevation inhibited the expression of circFOXO3, and then autophagy was induced upon loss of circFOXO3 via inhibition of p53 degradation, participating in the development of endometriosis.
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- Ling Zhang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Wuhan No.1 Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Bo C, Wang Y. Angiogenesis signaling in endometriosis: Molecules, diagnosis and treatment (Review). Mol Med Rep 2024; 29:43. [PMID: 38240108 PMCID: PMC10828998 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2024.13167] [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: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Endometriosis (EM) is one of the most common diseases among women of reproductive age. The etiology and pathogenesis of EM remain unclear and therefore there is a lack of effective treatment measures, which affects physical and mental health, as well as the quality of life of patients with EM. Angiogenesis has become a hotspot for research on the pathogenesis of EM; the role of angiogenesis‑related serological markers and anti‑angiogenic therapy in the diagnosis and treatment of EM is promising for early diagnosis and treatment of EM. Angiogenesis in EM is subject to complex regulation by hormones, immunity and associated cytokines. Therefore, novel targets for angiogenesis therapy are also being discovered and developed. The present review summarized the pathological mechanisms of angiogenesis and the value of relevant markers in pathogenesis and diagnosis of EM, along with the status of research on anti‑angiogenic drugs in the treatment of EM. The role of angiogenesis in EM provides an important reference for treatment and diagnosis, but there is no uniform non‑invasive diagnostic marker and proven strategy for anti‑angiogenesis.
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- Caixia Bo
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong 272000, P.R. China
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- Department of Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong 272029, P.R. China
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Huang J, Chen X, Liu J. High mobility group box 1 promotes endometriosis under hypoxia by regulating inflammation and autophagy in vitro and in vivo. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 127:111397. [PMID: 38134596 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.111397] [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: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Endometriosis is a chronic disease. Our previous study identified a positive correlation between high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) and endometriosis, and HMGB1 and inflammation. However, the precise roles of HMGB1 in endometriosis are not fully elucidated. METHODS We overexpressed HMGB1 in human endometrial stromal cells (HESCs). The expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and autophagy-related markers were detected by Western blot and ELISA. We generated HMGB1 deficient mice and established the murine model of endometriosis. The development of endometriosis was evaluated. The expression of cytokines and markers of autophagy in implant lesions and mouse endometrial stromal cells was measured. RESULTS Overexpression of HMGB1 in HESCs promoted the pro-inflammatory cytokines production and expression of autophagy-related markers. HMGB1 deficient mice had less implant lesions, decreased inflammatory cytokines level and down-regulated autophagy-related markers in implant lesions and mouse endometrial stromal cells. CONCLUSION HMGB1 promotes endometriosis by regulating inflammation and autophagy.
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- Jingying Huang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Quanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, No.250 East Street, Quanzhou 362000, Fujian, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Quanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, No.250 East Street, Quanzhou 362000, Fujian, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Quanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, No.250 East Street, Quanzhou 362000, Fujian, China
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Li H, Yang H, Lu S, Wang X, Shi X, Mao P. Autophagy-dependent ferroptosis is involved in the development of endometriosis. Gynecol Endocrinol 2023; 39:2242962. [PMID: 37553011 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2023.2242962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Endometriosis (EMS) is an estrogen-dependent condition with unclear pathogenesis. Recent findings suggest implicate autophagy and ferroptosis in EMS development. METHODS We assessed autophagy and ferroptosis proteins in EMS patients using immunohistochemistry and western blot and established an EMS rat model through allograft endometrial transplantation, confirmed via hematoxylin and eosin staining and epithelial-mesenchymal transition -related proteins. Primary EMS cells were isolated from the model rats and cultured under five conditions: control, EMS, EMS with Rapamycin (autophagy inducer), EMS with si-Atg5 (autophagy inhibitor), and EMS with si-Atg5 plus Erastin (ferroptosis inducer). We evaluated cell viability, iron content, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial morphologyin EMS cells, and detected autophagy and ferroptosis proteins through immunofluorescence, western blot, and monodansylcadaverine staining. RESULTS Autophagy proteins Beclin1 and LC3 were highly expressed, whereas p62, glutathione peroxidase 4, and p53 were lowly expressed in EMS patients. Rapamycin decreased cell viability but increased iron content, reactive oxygen species, lipid peroxide production, the number of ferroptotic mitochondria, and the expression of autophagy proteins in EMS cells, while si-Atg5 showed opposite effects. Additionally, Erastin reversed the impact of si-Atg5 on EMS cells. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that autophagy-dependent ferroptosis plays a role in EMS progression.
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- Hui Li
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou City, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou City, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou City, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou City, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou City, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou City, China
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Zheng R, Liu Y, Lei Y, Yue Y. Upregulated microRNA-429 confers endometrial stromal cell dysfunction by targeting HIF1AN and regulating the HIF1A/VEGF pathway. Open Med (Wars) 2023; 18:20230775. [PMID: 37854282 PMCID: PMC10579875 DOI: 10.1515/med-2023-0775] [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: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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Endometriosis (EM) is a prevalent estrogen-dependent disorder that adversely affects the life quality of many reproductive-age women. Previous evidence has suggested the significant role of miR-429 in EM; however, its molecular mechanisms underlying EM pathogenesis are unclarified. Human endometrial stromal cells (HESCs) were identified using immunofluorescence staining and flow cytometry. A mouse EM model was established by endometrial auto-transplantation. RNA and protein expression of molecules was examined using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction and western blotting, respectively. In vitro functional experiments showed that inhibiting miR-429 restrained HESC proliferation, migration, and invasiveness. Luciferase reporter assay confirmed that miR-429 targeted hypoxia-inducible factor 1 subunit alpha inhibitor (HIF1AN) in HESCs. HIF1AN silencing offset the negative regulation of miR-429 inhibition on the HIF1A/vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling pathway. In vivo experiments showed that depletion of miR-429 attenuated ectopic lesion development in the mouse EM model. Collectively, suppressing miR-429 hinders the invasive behaviors of HESCs and EM progression in mice by targeting HIF1AN and regulating the HIF1A/VEGF signaling pathway.
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- Rong Zheng
- Department of Gynecology, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan430070, Hubei, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan430070, Hubei, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan430070, Hubei, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 745 Wu Luo Road, Hongshan District, Wuhan430070, Hubei, China
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Yousuf S, Malik WA, Feng H, Liu T, Xie L, Miao X. Genome wide identification and characterization of fertility associated novel CircRNAs as ceRNA reveal their regulatory roles in sheep fecundity. J Ovarian Res 2023; 16:115. [PMID: 37340323 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-023-01178-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023] Open
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Reproductive traits play a vital role in determining the production efficiency of sheep. Maximizing the production is of paramount importance for breeders worldwide due to the growing population. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) act as miRNA sponges by absorbing miRNA activity through miRNA response elements (MREs) and participate in ceRNA regulatory networks (ceRNETs) to regulate mRNA expression. Despite of extensive research on role of circRNAs as miRNA sponges in various species, their specific regulatory roles and mechanism in sheep ovarian tissue are still not well understood. In this study, we performed whole genome sequencing of circRNAs, miRNA and mRNA employing bioinformatic techniques on ovine tissues of two contrasting sheep breeds "Small tail Han (X_LC) and Dolang sheep (D_LC)", which results into identification of 9,878 circRNAs with a total length of 23,522,667 nt and an average length of 2,381.32 nt. Among them, 44 differentially expressed circRNAs (DECs) were identified. Moreover, correlation between miRNA-mRNA and lncRNA-miRNA provided us with to prediction of miRNA binding sites on nine differentially expressed circRNAs and 165 differentially expressed mRNAs using miRanda. miRNA-mRNA and lncRNA-miRNA pairs with negative correlation were selected to determine the ceRNA score along with positively correlated pairs from lncRNA and mRNA network. Integration of ceRNA score and positively correlated pairs exhibit a significant ternary relationship among circRNAs-miRNA-mRNA demonestrated by ceRNA, comprising of 50 regulatory pairs sharring common nodes and predicted potential differentially expressed circRNAs-miRNAs-mRNAs regulatory axis. Based on functional enrichment analysis shortlisted key ceRNA regulatory pairs associated with reproduction including circRNA_3257-novel579_mature-EPHA3, circRNA_8396-novel130_mature-LOC101102473, circRNA_4140- novel34_mature > novel661_mature-KCNK9, and circRNA_8312-novel339_mature-LOC101110545. Furthermore, expression profiling, functional enrichments and qRT-PCR analysis of key target genes infer their implication in reproduction and metabolism. ceRNA target mRNAs evolutionary trajectories, expression profiling, functional enrichments, subcellular localizations following genomic organizations will provide new insights underlying molecular mechanisms of reproduction, and establish a solid foundation for future research. Graphical abstract summarizing the scheme of study.
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- Salsabeel Yousuf
- Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shenzhen, 518120, China
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China.
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Zhang M, Xu T, Tong D, Li S, Yu X, Liu B, Jiang L, Liu K. Research advances in endometriosis-related signaling pathways: A review. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 164:114909. [PMID: 37210898 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023] Open
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Endometriosis (EM) is characterized by the existence of endometrial mucosa outside the uterine cavity, which causesinfertility, persistent aches, and a decline in women's quality of life. Both hormone therapies and nonhormone therapies, such as NSAIDs, are ineffective, generic categories of EM drugs. Endometriosis is a benign gynecological condition, yet it shares a number of features with cancer cells, including immune evasion, survival, adhesion, invasion, and angiogenesis. Several endometriosis-related signaling pathways are comprehensively reviewed in this article, including E2, NF-κB, MAPK, ERK, PI3K/Akt/mTOR, YAP, Wnt/β-catenin, Rho/ROCK, TGF-β, VEGF, NO, iron, cytokines and chemokines. To find and develop novel medications for the treatment of EM, it is essential to implicitly determine the molecular pathways that are disordered during EM development. Additionally, research on the shared pathways between EM and tumors can provide hypotheses or suggestions for endometriosis therapeutic targets.
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- Manlin Zhang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
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Artemova D, Vishnyakova P, Gantsova E, Elchaninov A, Fatkhudinov T, Sukhikh G. The prospects of cell therapy for endometriosis. J Assist Reprod Genet 2023; 40:955-967. [PMID: 36964451 PMCID: PMC10239410 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-023-02772-5] [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] [Indexed: 03/26/2023] Open
Abstract
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory estrogen-dependent disease characterized by the growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the physiological region. Despite the fact that this disease is common, laparoscopic surgery is currently the gold standard in the treatment of endometriosis. In this regard, it is necessary to develop new effective methods of minimally invasive therapy for endometriosis. One of the promising areas in the treatment of endometriosis is cell therapy. Cellular therapy is a vast branch of therapeutic methods with various agents. Potential cell therapies for endometriosis may be based on the principle of targeting aspects of the pathogenesis of the disease: suppression of estrogen receptor activity, angiogenesis, fibrosis, and a decrease in the content of stem cells in endometriosis foci. In addition, immune cells such as NK cells and macrophages may be promising agents for cell therapy of endometriosis. Standing apart in the methods of cell therapy is the replacement therapy of endometriosis. Thus, many studies in the field of the pathogenesis of endometriosis can shed light not only on the causes of the disease and may contribute to the development of new methods for personalized cell therapy of endometriosis.
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- Daria Artemova
- Avtsyn Research Institute of Human Morphology of Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution "Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery", Moscow, Russia
- Research Institute of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia
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- Research Institute of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia
- National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology Named After Academician V.I. Kulakov of Ministry of Healthcare of Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia
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- Avtsyn Research Institute of Human Morphology of Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution "Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery", Moscow, Russia
- Research Institute of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia
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- Avtsyn Research Institute of Human Morphology of Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution "Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery", Moscow, Russia
- Research Institute of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia
- National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology Named After Academician V.I. Kulakov of Ministry of Healthcare of Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia
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- Research Institute of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia.
- National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology Named After Academician V.I. Kulakov of Ministry of Healthcare of Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia.
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- National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology Named After Academician V.I. Kulakov of Ministry of Healthcare of Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia
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Zhu S, Chen Q, Sun J, Du W, Chen Z, Yu M, Tao J, Zhou Y, Zhao Y, Zhang Q. The cGAS-STING pathway promotes endometriosis by up-regulating autophagy. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 117:109644. [PMID: 36878046 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2022.109644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the roles of the cGAS-STING signal pathway and autophagy in the disease progression of endometriosis and to explore the regulatory mechanism of the cGAS-STING signal pathway on autophagy. DESIGN A case-control experimental study, in vitro primary cell culture study, and in vivo animal research. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Immunohistochemistry, RT-PCR and Western Blot were used to detect cGAS-STING signal pathway and autophagy expression differences in human and rat models. The lentivirus was used to overexpress STING in cells. The expression level of autophagy in human endometrial stromal cells (HESCs) transfected with lv-STING was detected by Western Blot, RT-PCR, and immunofluorescence. Transwell migration and invasion assays were conducted to assess cellular motility. The STING antagonist was applicated in vivo to investigate the therapeutic effects. RESULTS The expression levels of the cGAS-STING signal pathway and autophagy in Human and Rat ectopic endometrium were increased. STING overexpression promotes the expression of autophagy in human endometrial stromal cells (HESCs). STING overexpression enhances the migration and invasion of the human endometrial stromal cells (HESCs), but the addition of autophagy antagonists could significantly reverse this. STING antagonists inhibited the expression of autophagy in vivo and reduced the volume of ectopic lesions. CONCLUSION The expression levels of the cGAS-STING signal pathway and autophagy were increased in endometriosis. cGAS-STING signal pathway promotes the development of endometriosis by upregulating autophagy.
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- Sennan Zhu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China; The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang 325000, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China; The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang 325000, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China; The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang 325000, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China; The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang 325000, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China; The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang 325000, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China; The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang 325000, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China; The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang 325000, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China; The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang 325000, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China.
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Sun Y, Cai J, Ding S, Bao S. Network Pharmacology Was Used to Predict the Active Components and Prospective Targets of Paeoniae Radix Alba for Treatment in Endometriosis. Reprod Sci 2023; 30:1103-1117. [PMID: 36258089 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-022-01102-x] [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: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Endometriosis is one of the most common benign gynecologic diseases. Paeoniae Radix Alba (PRA) has been utilized to treat endometriosis. We wished to identify potential targets for PRA in the treatment of endometriosis, as well as to provide a groundwork for future studies into its pharmacological mechanism of action. Network pharmacology was employed to conduct investigations on PRA. Target proteins were chosen from the components of PRA for endometriosis treatment. A protein-protein interaction (PPI) was established using overlapping genes. Analyses of enrichment of function and signaling pathways were undertaken using the Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes databases to select "hub genes." Finally, the feasibility of analysis based on network pharmacology was determined using real-time reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and western blotting. We demonstrated that PRA has 25 bioactive components and 167 putative targets that are therapeutically important. The anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting actions of tumor necrosis factor, albumin, signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT)3, mitogen-activated protein kinase, Jun, interleukin (IL)-1B, prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2, matrix metalloproteinase-9, vascular endothelial growth factor A, and IL-6 were identified as prospective targets. Seven major compounds in PRA and related to the STAT3 pathway could bind spontaneously to it. RT-qPCR and western blotting showed that expression of STAT3 and phospho-STAT3 was reduced significantly after PRA intervention. Hence, analyses of the active components of traditional Chinese medicine formulations through network pharmacology may open up new ideas for the treatment of diseases.
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- Yuting Sun
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics of Hainan General Hospital, Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, 570311, China
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- Medical Laboratory Center, Hainan General Hospital, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, 570102, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, 570102, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics of Hainan General Hospital, Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, 570311, China.
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Zhang Z, Ding Y, Li J, Su S. Up-regulation of CMKLR1 in endometriosis and its relationship with inflammatory responses. Histol Histopathol 2023; 38:329-337. [PMID: 36156768 DOI: 10.14670/hh-18-523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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Inflammation plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of endometriosis. We aimed to study the proinflammatory effect of Chemerin chemokine-like receptor 1 (CMKLR1) in patients with endometriosis. Sixty patients with endometriosis and 50 healthy controls were recruited in this study for the collection of endometrial samples and peritoneal fluid. The expression levels of CMKLR1, IL-6, MCP-1, and TNF-α in peritoneal fluid and endometrial tissues were detected by ELISA, qRT-PCR, and immunohistochemical staining. Human endometrial stromal cells (HESCs) were used to measure the Chemerin-induced CMKLR1 activation and inflammatory responses. CMKLR1 level was significantly up-regulated in peritoneal fluid and endometrial tissues in patients with endometriosis. Interestingly, CMKLR1 overexpression positively correlated with pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokine in both peritoneal fluid and ectopic endometrium. Chemerin treatment increased the expression of CMKLR1, and aggravated inflammatory responses in HESCs. CMKLR1 is up-regulated in peritoneal fluid and endometrial tissues, and promotes the inflammatory responses in of endometriosis.
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- Zhe Zhang
- Department of Gynecology, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo, Shandong, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo, Shandong, China.
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- Department of Gynecology, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo, Shandong, China
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Chen ML, Fan L, Huang GR, Sun ZF. Knockdown of miR-150-5p reduces hypoxia-induced autophagy and epithelial-mesenchymal transition of endometriotic cells via regulating the PDCD4/NF-κB signaling pathway. Cytokine 2023; 162:156086. [PMID: 36427469 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2022.156086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hypoxia is an important microenvironmental factor that induces Endometriosis (EMs), but its mechanism remains unclear. Our study aims to investigate the mechanisms of miR-150-5p on hypoxia-induced EMs. METHODS Ovarian endometriosis cyst wall stromal cell lines CRL-7566 cells were treated with hypoxia. Cell migration ability was measured by Transwell assay. qRT-PCR was performed to detect miR-150-5p and PDCD4 expression. The autophagy-related proteins (LC3-I, LC3-II, Beclin-1, and p62), epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) related proteins (E-cadherin, N-cadherin, and Vimentin) and NF-κB signaling pathway related proteins p65 expression were measured by western blot. Dual-luciferase reporter gene assay verified the binding relationship between miR-150-5p and PDCD4. RESULTS After hypoxia treatment, the miR-150-5p expression was up-regulated in CRL-7566 cells, while the expression of PDCD4 was down-regulated. In CRL-7566 cells, autophagy, migration and EMT were increased after hypoxia treatment. The autophagy inhibitor 3-MA inhibited hypoxia-induced the autophagy, migration and EMT of CRL-7566 cells. Hypoxia-induced autophagy and EMT of CRL-7566 cells were inhibited after knocking down miR-150-5p. Then miR-150-5p negatively regulated PDCD4 expression. PDCD4 knockdown reversed the inhibitory effect of miR-150-5p silencing on hypoxia-induced autophagy and EMT of CRL-7566 cells. Inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathway weakened the effect of PDCD4 knockdown on hypoxia-induced autophagy and EMT of CRL-7566 cells. CONCLUSION MiR-150-5p silencing inhibited hypoxia-induced autophagy and EMT of endometriotic cells by regulating the PDCD4/NF-κB signaling pathway.
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- Mei-Ling Chen
- Biomedical Engineering College, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan 442000, Hubei Province, PR China; Reproductive Medicine Center, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan 442000, Hubei Province, PR China; Gynecology Department, Shenzhen Bao'an Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen 518100, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Gynecology Department, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan 442000, Hubei Province, PR China
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- Gynecology Department, Shenzhen Bao'an Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen 518100, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Biomedical Engineering College, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan 442000, Hubei Province, PR China; Reproductive Medicine Center, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan 442000, Hubei Province, PR China; Hubei Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Medicine, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan 442000, Hubei Province, PR China; Hubei Key Laboratory of Embryonic Stem Cell Research, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan 442000, Hubei Province, PR China.
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Park S, Ham J, Yang C, Park W, Park H, An G, Song J, Hong T, Park SJ, Kim HS, Song G, Lim W. Melatonin inhibits endometriosis development by disrupting mitochondrial function and regulating tiRNAs. J Pineal Res 2023; 74:e12842. [PMID: 36401340 DOI: 10.1111/jpi.12842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Endometriosis is a benign gynecological disease characterized by abnormal growth of endometrial-like cells outside the uterus. Melatonin, a hormone secreted by the pineal gland, has been shown to have therapeutic effects in various diseases, including endometriosis. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms are yet to be elucidated. The results of this study demonstrated that melatonin and dienogest administration effectively reduced surgically induced endometriotic lesions in a mouse model. Melatonin suppressed proliferation, induced apoptosis, and dysregulated calcium homeostasis in endometriotic cells and primary endometriotic stromal cells. Melatonin also caused mitochondrial dysfunction by permeating through the mitochondrial membrane to disrupt redox homeostasis in the endometriotic epithelial and stromal cells. Furthermore, melatonin affected oxidative phosphorylation systems to decrease ATP production in End1/E6E7 and VK2/E6E7 cells. This was achieved through messenger RNA-mediated downregulation of respiratory complex subunits. Melatonin inhibited the PI3K/AKT and ERK1/2 pathways and the mitochondria-associated membrane axis and further suppressed the migration of endometriotic epithelial and stromal cells. Furthermore, we demonstrated that tiRNAGluCTC and tiRNAAspGTC were associated with the proliferation of endometriosis and that melatonin suppressed the expression of these tiRNAs in primary endometriotic stromal cells and lesions in a mouse model. Thus, melatonin can be used as a novel therapeutic agent to manage endometriosis.
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- Sunwoo Park
- Department of Plant and Biomaterials Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Animal Molecular Biotechnology and Department of Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Animal Molecular Biotechnology and Department of Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Animal Molecular Biotechnology and Department of Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Animal Molecular Biotechnology and Department of Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Animal Molecular Biotechnology and Department of Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Animal Molecular Biotechnology and Department of Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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Functional roles of long noncoding RNA MALAT1 in gynecologic cancers. CLINICAL & TRANSLATIONAL ONCOLOGY : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE FEDERATION OF SPANISH ONCOLOGY SOCIETIES AND OF THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE OF MEXICO 2023; 25:48-65. [PMID: 36042115 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-022-02914-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Gynecologic cancers are reproductive disorders characterized by pelvic pain and infertility. The identification of new predictive markers and therapeutic targets for the treatment of gynecologic cancers is urgently necessary. One of the recent successes in gynecologic cancers research is identifying the role of signaling pathways in the pathogenesis of the disease. Recent experiments showed long noncoding RNAs (lncRNA) can be novel therapeutic approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic cancers. LncRNA are transcribed RNA molecules that play pivotal roles in multiple biological processes by regulating the different steps of gene expression. Metastasis-associated lung adenocarcinoma transcript-1 (MALAT1) is a well-known lncRNA that plays functional roles in gene expression, RNA processing, and epigenetic regulation. High expression of MALAT1 is closely related to numerous human diseases. It is generally believed that MALAT1 expression is associated with cancer cell growth, autophagy, invasion, and metastasis. MALAT1 by targeting multiple signaling pathways and microRNAs (miRNAs) could contribute to the pathogenesis of gynecologic cancers. In this review, we will summarize functional roles of MALAT1 in the most common gynecologic cancers, including endometrium, breast, ovary, and cervix.
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Jiang Y, Chai X, Chen S, Chen Z, Tian H, Liu M, Wu X. Exosomes from the Uterine Cavity Mediate Immune Dysregulation via Inhibiting the JNK Signal Pathway in Endometriosis. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10123110. [PMID: 36551866 PMCID: PMC9775046 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10123110] [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: 10/14/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease with an uncertain pathogenesis. Peritoneal immune dysregulation plays an important role in the pathogenesis of endometriosis. Exosomes are messengers of intercellular communication. This study mainly investigated the role of exosomes from the uterine cavity in endometriosis. Exosomes of the uterine aspirate fluid were isolated and cocultured with macrophages for 48 h. Flow cytometry was used to detect macrophage polarization. A Human MAPK Phosphorylation Antibody Array and Western blot were used to detect the phosphorylation of the MAPK pathway. A microRNA sequencing analysis was used to detect differentially expressed miRNAs. Our research found that exosomes of the uterine aspirate fluid from endometriosis could reduce the proportion of CD80+ macrophages. Additionally, it could inhibit the expression of P-JNK in macrophages. However, the JNK activator anisomycin could increase the proportion of CD80+ macrophages. In addition, exosomes of the uterine aspirate fluid from endometriosis could promote the migration and invasion of endometrial stromal cells by acting on macrophages. The expression of miR-210-3p was increased in both exosomes and the eutopic endometrium in patients with endometriosis through miRNA sequencing, which could also reduce the proportion of CD80+ macrophages. In summary, we propose that exosomes from the uterine cavity in patients with endometriosis may affect the phenotype of macrophages by inhibiting the JNK signaling pathway, thus mediating the formation of an immunological microenvironment conducive to the development of endometriosis.
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Bushen Wenyang Huayu Decoction Targets TLR4/NF-κB Mediated Autophagy to Treat Endometriosis Effectively. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:4263417. [DOI: 10.1155/2022/4263417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Endometriosis has been found to be closely related to autophagy. This study aimed to elucidate the possible mechanism of Bushen Wenyang Huayu Decoction (BWHD) in treating endometriosis (EMs) by targeting TLR4/NF-κB-mediated autophagy. Autologous grafting was used to generate the EMs model in rats. Once the model was developed, BWHD high-dose and low-dose groups received intragastric administration of BWHD, and the gestrinone group served as a positive control. Immunofluorescence labeling and Western blotting were used for the protein expression of toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), nuclear transcription factor-κB (NF-κB), Beclin-1, and selective autophagy connector protein P62 (P62). Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was used to analyze mRNA levels of TLR4, NF-κB, Beclin-1, and P62. We found that BWHD significantly reduced the size of ectopic lesions in rats with EMs, regulated reproductive hormone levels, and alleviated the cell autophagy level. It suggested that BWHD could be an effective treatment of EMs by targeting TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway.
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Ling X, Lu J, Wang X, Liu L, Liu L, Wang Y, Sun Y, Ren C, Lu C, Yu Z. Ovarian tumorB1-mediated heat shock transcription factor 1 deubiquitination is critical for glycolysis and development of endometriosis. iScience 2022; 25:105363. [PMID: 36339263 PMCID: PMC9626688 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.105363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 09/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Endometriosis is a common chronic condition characterized by abnormal growth of the endometrium outside the uterus. Heat shock transcription factor 1 (HSF1) is a significant regulator of the proteotoxic stress response and plays an essential role in developing endometriosis. However, the mechanisms regulating HSF1 protein stability in endometriosis remain unclear. Here, we demonstrate that OTUB1 interacts with HSF1 and promotes HSF1 protein stability through deubiquitination. In addition, OTUB1 enhances glycolysis and epithelial-mesenchymal transition of endometriosis cells, leading to promote proliferation, migration, and invasion of endometriosis cells. The progression of endometriosis is inhibited in an OTUB1-knockout mouse model. In summary, OTUB1 promotes the development of endometriosis by up-regulating HSF1. OTUB1/HSF1 axis may become a new therapeutic target for endometriosis. OTUB1 interacts with HSF1 and promotes HSF1 protein stability via deubiquitination OTUB1 enhances glycolysis and EMT of endometriosis cells Knockdown of OTUB1 inhibits the development of endometriotic tissue in vivo OTUB1/HSF1 axis may become a new therapeutic target for endometriosis
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Role of autophagy in male and female fertility. CURRENT OPINION IN PHYSIOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cophys.2022.100611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Ghasemi F, Alemzadeh E, Allahqoli L, Alemzadeh E, Mazidimoradi A, Salehiniya H, Alkatout I. MicroRNAs Dysregulation as Potential Biomarkers for Early Diagnosis of Endometriosis. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10102558. [PMID: 36289820 PMCID: PMC9599310 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10102558] [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: 09/18/2022] [Revised: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Endometriosis is a benign chronic disease in women that is characterized by the presence of active foci of the endometrium or endometrial tissue occurring outside of the uterus. The disease causes disabling symptoms such as pelvic pain and infertility, which negatively affect a patient's quality of life. In addition, endometriosis imposes an immense financial burden on the healthcare system. At present, laparoscopy is the gold standard for diagnosing the disease because other non-invasive diagnostic tests have less accuracy. In addition, other diagnostic tests have low accuracy. Therefore, there is an urgent need for the development of a highly sensitive, more specific, and non-invasive test for the early diagnosis of endometriosis. Numerous researchers have suggested miRNAs as potential biomarkers for endometriosis diagnosis due to their specificity and stability. However, the greatest prognostic force is the determination of several miRNAs, the expression of which varies in a given disease. Despite the identification of several miRNAs, the studies are investigatory in nature, and there is no consensus on them. In the present review, we first provide an introduction to the dysregulation of miRNAs in patients with endometriosis and the potential use of miRNAs as biomarkers in the detection of endometriosis. Then we will describe the role of the mir-200 family in endometriosis. Several studies have shown that the expression of the mir-200 family changes in endometriosis patients, suggesting that they could be used as a diagnostic biomarker and therapeutic target for endometriosis.
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- Fahimeh Ghasemi
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand 9717853577, Iran
- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand 9717853577, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand 9717853577, Iran
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- Midwifery Department, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran 1467664961, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand 9717853577, Iran
- Infectious Diseases Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand 9717853577, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 7134814336, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand 9717853577, Iran
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- Kiel School of Gynaecological Endoscopy, Campus Kiel, University Hospitals Schleswig-Holstein, Ar-nold-Heller-Str. 3, Haus 24, 24105 Kiel, Germany
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Yuan D, Zhu D, Yin B, Ge H, Zhao Y, Huang A, Wang X, Cao X, Xia N, Qian H. Expression of lncRNA NEAT1 in endometriosis and its biological functions in ectopic endometrial cells as mediated via miR-124-3p. Genes Genomics 2022; 44:527-537. [PMID: 35094286 DOI: 10.1007/s13258-021-01184-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endometriosis (EM) is a gynecological disease that poses severe health risks to women, although its pathogenesis has yet to be fully elucidated. It has been shown that long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are closely associated with EM initiation and have a role in the development of this disease. Previous studies exploring the expression of the lncRNA nuclear paraspeckle assembly transcript 1 (NEAT1) have shown that this lncRNA functions as a tumor promoter in endometrial cancer. However, its exact mechanism of action in EM remains unclear. OBJECTIVE This report was designed to illustrate the potential molecular mechanisms of lncRNA NEAT1 on EM. METHODS Endometrial tissues were extracted from EM model rats and patients with EM. Hematoxylin and eosin staining was applied to detect the morphological changes that occurred in rats after construction of the model. Endometrial stromal cells (ESCs) were extracted from either ectopic endometrium (EC) or eutopic endometrium (EU) tissues from patients with EM. LncRNA NEAT1 and miR-124-3p expression in EM tissues and cells were subsequently evaluated by reverse transcription-quantitative (RT-q)PCR analysis. MTT assay, flow cytometric analysis, western blot assay and Transwell assay were then employed to examine the effect of NEAT1 and miR-124-3p on EC-ESC proliferation, apoptosis, migration and invasion, respectively. The targeted relationship between lncRNA NEAT1 and miR-124-3p was subsequently confirmed by dual-luciferase and co-transfection assays. RESULTS MiR-124-3p was identified as a target of NEAT1, and could be negatively regulated by NEAT1 in EC-ESCs. The expression level of NEAT1 was evidently increased, whereas that of miR-124-3p was decreased, in the EM in vivo model, EM tissues and EC-ESCs from patients with EM. The loss-of-function assays further established that silencing of NEAT1 could inhibit EC-ESC proliferation, migration, and invasion, but it led to the promotion of apoptosis via targeting miR-124-3p. CONCLUSIONS NEAT1 is significantly upregulated in EM, promoting malignant behavior in EM through targeting miR-124-3p expression.
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- Donglan Yuan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taizhou People's Hospital Affiliated to Nantong University, 399 Hailing Road, Taizhou, 225300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taizhou People's Hospital Affiliated to Nantong University, 399 Hailing Road, Taizhou, 225300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taizhou People's Hospital Affiliated to Nantong University, 399 Hailing Road, Taizhou, 225300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taizhou People's Hospital Affiliated to Nantong University, 399 Hailing Road, Taizhou, 225300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taizhou People's Hospital Affiliated to Nantong University, 399 Hailing Road, Taizhou, 225300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taizhou People's Hospital Affiliated to Nantong University, 399 Hailing Road, Taizhou, 225300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taizhou People's Hospital Affiliated to Nantong University, 399 Hailing Road, Taizhou, 225300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Operation, Taizhou People's Hospital Affiliated to Nantong University, Taizhou, 225300, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taizhou People's Hospital Affiliated to Nantong University, 399 Hailing Road, Taizhou, 225300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taizhou People's Hospital Affiliated to Nantong University, 399 Hailing Road, Taizhou, 225300, People's Republic of China.
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Hou S, Lei S, Peng H, Weng L, Lv S, Li M, Zhao D. Down-regulating HK2 inhibits proliferation of endometrial stromal cells through a noncanonical pathway involving phosphorylation of STAT1 in endometriosis. Biol Reprod 2022; 107:488-499. [PMID: 35470850 DOI: 10.1093/biolre/ioac081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Endometriosis is a benign gynecologic disease that causes chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea and infertility and shares several characteristics with malignant tumors, afflicting women of reproductive age. Hexokinase 2 (HK2) plays an essential role as the first rate-limiting enzyme in the metabolic glycolysis pathway, and its abnormal elevation in tumors is associated with tumor genesis and metastasis. However, the expression and role of HK2 in endometriosis remain unclear. METHODS We sequenced the primary endometrial stromal cells from patients with endometrioma and utilized immunohistochemistry, quantitative real-time PCR and western blot to determine the expression of HK2. Then wound healing assays, cell invasion assays, cell proliferation assays were performed to explore the functions of HK2 in endometrial stromal cells. Furthermore, mice models of endometriosis were used to observe the effects of HK2 inhibitors in vivo. Lastly, glycolysis metabolism detection and transcriptome sequencing were carried out in HK2-knockdown endometrial stromal cells to analyze the mechanism of HK2 affecting cell function. RESULTS Endometrial stromal cells of endometrioma displayed active glycolysis metabolism and elevated expression of HK2. Downregulating HK2 reduced the migration, invasion and proliferation capacity of endometrial stromal cells. Knockdown of HK2 induced upregulation of signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 (STAT1) and their phosphorylation to attenuate the proliferation of endometrial stromal cells. CONCLUSIONS HK2 is associated with the migration, invasion and proliferation of endometrial stromal cells, which might provide new insights into the pathogenesis and treatment of endometriosis.
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- Shuhui Hou
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, People's Republic of China.,Clinical and Translational Research Center, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, People's Republic of China
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- Clinical and Translational Research Center, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, People's Republic of China
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- Clinical and Translational Research Center, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, People's Republic of China
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- Clinical and Translational Research Center, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Laboratory for Reproductive Immunology, Shanghai Medical School, Fudan University, Shanghai 200080, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, People's Republic of China
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Cui X, Zhou S, Lin Y. Long non-coding RNA DHRS4 antisense RNA 1 inhibits ectopic endometrial cell proliferation, migration, and invasion in endometriosis by regulating microRNA-139-5p expression. Bioengineered 2022; 13:9792-9804. [PMID: 35414313 PMCID: PMC9161999 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2022.2060781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent chronic gynecological syndrome. Recent studies have shown that long non-coding RNAs participate in the pathogenesis and development of endometriosis. This study aimed to explore the mechanisms of DHRS4 antisense RNA 1 (DHRS4-AS1) in endometriosis. Dual-luciferase reporter assays were conducted to determine the relationship between DHRS4-AS1, microRNA (miR)-139-5p, and arrestin domain-containing 3 (ARRDC3). Furthermore, the expression of DHRS4-AS1 and miR-139-5p in ectopic endometrial stromal cells (EC-ESCs) and endometriosis tissues was examined using reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). Additionally, 3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyl-2-H-tetrazolium bromide (MTT), flow cytometry, and Transwell assays were performed to evaluate the proliferation, apoptosis, and migration and invasion of EC-ESCs, respectively. Western blotting and RT-qPCR were further utilized to determine cleaved-Caspase 3, Caspase 3, and matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) expression levels. Compared with the EN group, DHRS4-AS1 levels were lower and miR-139-5p levels were higher in EC-ESCs and tissues obtained from patients with endometriosis. Functional assays validated that DHRS4-AS1 targets miR-139-5p, with ARRDC3 being a downstream target of miR-139-5p. Rescue experiments demonstrated that DHRS4-AS1 inhibited EC-ESC proliferation, migration, and invasion, but promoted apoptosis, by targeting miR-139-5p in endometriosis. cleaved-Caspase3 expression level and the cleaved-Caspase 3/Caspase 3 ratio increased, while the expression levels of MMP-9 decreased, after transfection with DHRS4-AS1 overexpression plasmids; however, the effects induced by DHRS4-AS1 overexpression could be partially reversed by co-transfection with the miR-139-5p mimic. The current study demonstrates that the DHRS4-AS1/miR-139-5p/ARRDC3 axis participates in the regulation of EC-ESC function.
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- Xuan Cui
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Jiangsu College of Nursing, Huai'an, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Huaian Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Huai'an, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Huai'an Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Huai'an, P.R. China
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Chung MS, Han SJ. Endometriosis-Associated Angiogenesis and Anti-angiogenic Therapy for Endometriosis. Front Glob Womens Health 2022; 3:856316. [PMID: 35449709 PMCID: PMC9016174 DOI: 10.3389/fgwh.2022.856316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Endometriosis is a known estrogen-dependent inflammatory disease affecting reproductive-aged women. Common symptoms include pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, heavy menstrual bleeding, and infertility. The exact etiology of endometriosis is largely unknown, and, thus, the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis are challenging. A complex interplay of many molecular mechanisms is thought to aid in the progression of endometriosis, most notably angiogenesis. This mini-review examines our current knowledge of the molecular etiology of endometriosis-associated angiogenesis and discusses anti-angiogenic therapy, in the blockade of endometriosis-associated angiogenesis, as potential non-hormonal therapy for the treatment of endometriosis.
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- Monica S. Chung
- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Ob/Gyn, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Laboratory of Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center and Reproductive Medicine, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
- *Correspondence: Sang Jun Han
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Endometrial epithelial cells-derived exosomes deliver microRNA-30c to block the BCL9/Wnt/CD44 signaling and inhibit cell invasion and migration in ovarian endometriosis. Cell Death Dis 2022; 8:151. [PMID: 35368023 PMCID: PMC8976844 DOI: 10.1038/s41420-022-00941-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Endometriosis (EMs) is a benign gynecological disorder showing some tumor-like migratory and invasive phenotypes. This study intended to investigate the role of microRNA-30c (miR-30c) in EMs, which is involved with B-cell lymphoma 9 (BCL9), an activator of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. EMs specimens were clinically collected for determination of miR-30c and BCL9 expression. Exosomes were isolated from endometrial epithelial cells (EECs), and the uptake of exosomes by ectopic EECs (ecto-EECs) was characterized using fluorescence staining and confocal microscopy. The binding of miR-30c to BCL9 was validated by dual-luciferase reporter assay. Artificial modulation (up- and down-regulation) of the miR-30c/BCL9/Wnt/CD44 regulatory cascade was performed to evaluate its effect on ecto-EEC invasion and migration, as detected by Transwell and wound healing assays. A mouse model of EMs was further established for in vivo substantiation. Reduced miR-30c expression and elevated BCL9 expression was revealed in EMs ectopic tissues and ecto-EECs. Normal EECs-derived exosomes delivered miR-30c to ecto-EECs to suppress their invasive and migratory potentials. Then, miR-30c was observed to inhibit biological behaviors of ecto-EECs by targeting BCL9, and the miR-30c-induced inhibitory effect was reversed by BCL9 overexpression. Further, miR-30c diminished the invasion and migration of ecto-EECs by blocking the BCL9/Wnt/CD44 axis. Moreover, miR-30c-loaded exosomes attenuated the metastasis of ecto-EEC ectopic nodules. miR-30c delivered by EECs-derived exosomes repressed BCL9 expression to block the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, thus attenuating the tumor-like behaviors of ecto-EECs in EMs.
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Nasiri N, Babaei S, Moini A, Eftekhari-Yazdi P. Controlling Semi-Invasive Activity of Human Endometrial Stromal Cells by Inhibiting NF-kB Signaling Pathway Using Aloe-emodin and Aspirin. J Reprod Infertil 2022; 22:227-240. [PMID: 34987984 PMCID: PMC8669405 DOI: 10.18502/jri.v22i4.7648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Background: Inflammation and its master regulator, Nuclear Factor-kB (NF-kB), have been implicated in the development of endometriosis. Inhibition of NF-kB pathway using small molecules ameliorated disease progression and reduced the lesion size; nevertheless, the underlying mechanism is not fully understood. Therefore, this study, is an attempt to assess whether inhibiting NF-kB signaling by aloe-emodin (AE) or aspirin (Asp), as anti-inflammatory compounds, can suppresses the invasive activity of human endometrial stromal cells at stage IV endometriosis. Methods: The eutopic and healthy endometrial biopsies from a total of 8 infertile women with confirmed endometriosis and 8 women without endometriosis were digested and the single cells were cultured. Gene and protein markers of proliferation, migration, adhesion, and invasion of eutopic endometrial stromal cells (EuESCs) with and without treatment with AE or Asp, as well as control endometrial stromal cells (CESCs) was analyzed using q-PCR and immunofluorescence staining, respectively. Comparison between groups was performed using one-way ANOVA and the Bonferroni post hoc and p≤0.5 was considered statistically significant. Results: There was an association between NF-kB overexpression and higher proliferation/adhesion capacity in EuESCs. EuESCs (at stage IV endometriosis) displayed no invasive and migratory behaviors. Pre-treatment of EuESCs with AE or Asp significantly attenuated NF-kB expression and reduced proliferative, adhesive, invasive, and migratory activity of endometrial cells (p≤0.5). Conclusion: Eutopic endometrial stromal cells seem to have a semi-invasive activity which is largely suppressed by AE or Asp. It can be suggested that both Asp and AE (as potent NF-kB inhibitors) can be used as a supplement in conventional endometriosis treatments.
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- Nahid Nasiri
- Department of Embryology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Developmental Biology, Factually of Basic Sciences and Advanced Technologies in Biology, University of Science and Culture, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Endocrinology and Female Infertility, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Arash Women's Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Embryology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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Zhu J, Liu H, Mao L. The protective effects of ritodrine against hypoxia/reoxygenation-induced injury in endometrial stromal cells. Hum Exp Toxicol 2022; 41:9603271221120650. [PMID: 36000350 DOI: 10.1177/09603271221120650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Endometriosis (EMS) is often observed in women of childbearing age and significantly impacts patients' quality of life. Ritodrine is a β2 receptor agonist applied for relaxing the uterine smooth muscle. Its inhibitory effects on inflammation have recently been noted. The present study explored the protective impact of Ritodrine on hypoxia/reoxygenation (H/R)- induced injury in endometrial stromal cells (ESCs). Human ESCs (HESCs) were treated with Ritodrine (0.1, 0.5 μM) for 24 h, followed by exposure to H/R for 6 h. Ritodrine ameliorated H/R-induced higher reactive oxygen species (ROS), declined glutathione (GSH) concentration and increased production of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin- 6 (IL-6), and monocyte chemotactic protein 1 (MCP-1) in HESCs. Furthermore, Ritodrine ameliorated the H/R-induced higher nuclear level of nuclear factor κ-B (NF-κB) p65 expression and increased luciferase activity of the NF-κB promoter. In addition, we show that Ritodrine mitigated H/R-induced higher estrogen receptor α (ER-α) expression in HESCs. Interestingly, overexpressing ER-α abolished the regulatory effects of Ritodrine on oxidative stress and the NF-κB pathway-mediated inflammation. Collectively, our data reveal that Ritodrine alleviated H/R-induced injury in ESCs by inhibiting the ER-α/NF-κB pathway.
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- Jing Zhu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nantong Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nantong Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nantong Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, China
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Ke J, Ye J, Li M, Zhu Z. The Role of Matrix Metalloproteinases in Endometriosis: A Potential Target. Biomolecules 2021; 11:1739. [PMID: 34827737 PMCID: PMC8615881 DOI: 10.3390/biom11111739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Revised: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Endometriosis is a condition that is influenced by hormones and involves stroma and glands being found outside the uterus; there are increases in proliferation, invasion, internal bleeding, and fibrosis. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) have been suggested to be crucial in the progression of invasion. The MMP family includes calcium-dependent zinc-containing endopeptidases, some of which not only affect the process of cell invasion but also participate in other physiological and pathological processes, such as angiogenesis and fibrosis. MMPs act as downstream-targeted molecules and their expression can be regulated by numerous factors such as estrogen, oxidative stress, cytokines, and environmental contaminants. Given their unique roles in endometriosis, MMPs may become effective biomarkers of endometriosis in the future. In the present review, we summarize the current literature on MMPs regarding their classification, function, and potential value for endometriosis, which may contribute to our knowledge of MMPs and MMP-targeted interventions.
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- Junya Ke
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 200011, China;
- Department of Integrated Traditional & Western Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 200011, China
- Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore 229899, Singapore;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 200011, China;
- Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 200011, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine-Related Diseases, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 200011, China;
- Department of Integrated Traditional & Western Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 200011, China
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Klionsky DJ, Petroni G, Amaravadi RK, Baehrecke EH, Ballabio A, Boya P, Bravo‐San Pedro JM, Cadwell K, Cecconi F, Choi AMK, Choi ME, Chu CT, Codogno P, Colombo M, Cuervo AM, Deretic V, Dikic I, Elazar Z, Eskelinen E, Fimia GM, Gewirtz DA, Green DR, Hansen M, Jäättelä M, Johansen T, Juhász G, Karantza V, Kraft C, Kroemer G, Ktistakis NT, Kumar S, Lopez‐Otin C, Macleod KF, Madeo F, Martinez J, Meléndez A, Mizushima N, Münz C, Penninger JM, Perera R, Piacentini M, Reggiori F, Rubinsztein DC, Ryan K, Sadoshima J, Santambrogio L, Scorrano L, Simon H, Simon AK, Simonsen A, Stolz A, Tavernarakis N, Tooze SA, Yoshimori T, Yuan J, Yue Z, Zhong Q, Galluzzi L, Pietrocola F. Autophagy in major human diseases. EMBO J 2021; 40:e108863. [PMID: 34459017 PMCID: PMC8488577 DOI: 10.15252/embj.2021108863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 662] [Impact Index Per Article: 220.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Revised: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Autophagy is a core molecular pathway for the preservation of cellular and organismal homeostasis. Pharmacological and genetic interventions impairing autophagy responses promote or aggravate disease in a plethora of experimental models. Consistently, mutations in autophagy-related processes cause severe human pathologies. Here, we review and discuss preclinical data linking autophagy dysfunction to the pathogenesis of major human disorders including cancer as well as cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, metabolic, pulmonary, renal, infectious, musculoskeletal, and ocular disorders.
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- Department of Radiation OncologyWeill Cornell Medical CollegeNew YorkNYUSA
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- Department of MedicineUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPAUSA
- Abramson Cancer CenterUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPAUSA
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- Department of Molecular, Cell and Cancer BiologyUniversity of Massachusetts Medical SchoolWorcesterMAUSA
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- Telethon Institute of Genetics and MedicinePozzuoliItaly
- Department of Translational Medical SciencesSection of PediatricsFederico II UniversityNaplesItaly
- Department of Molecular and Human GeneticsBaylor College of Medicine, and Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research InstituteTexas Children HospitalHoustonTXUSA
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- Margarita Salas Center for Biological ResearchSpanish National Research CouncilMadridSpain
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- Faculty of MedicineDepartment Section of PhysiologyComplutense University of MadridMadridSpain
- Center for Networked Biomedical Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases (CIBERNED)MadridSpain
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- Kimmel Center for Biology and Medicine at the Skirball InstituteNew York University Grossman School of MedicineNew YorkNYUSA
- Department of MicrobiologyNew York University Grossman School of MedicineNew YorkNYUSA
- Division of Gastroenterology and HepatologyDepartment of MedicineNew York University Langone HealthNew YorkNYUSA
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- Cell Stress and Survival UnitCenter for Autophagy, Recycling and Disease (CARD)Danish Cancer Society Research CenterCopenhagenDenmark
- Department of Pediatric Onco‐Hematology and Cell and Gene TherapyIRCCS Bambino Gesù Children's HospitalRomeItaly
- Department of BiologyUniversity of Rome ‘Tor Vergata’RomeItaly
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care MedicineJoan and Sanford I. Weill Department of MedicineWeill Cornell MedicineNew YorkNYUSA
- New York‐Presbyterian HospitalWeill Cornell MedicineNew YorkNYUSA
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- New York‐Presbyterian HospitalWeill Cornell MedicineNew YorkNYUSA
- Division of Nephrology and HypertensionJoan and Sanford I. Weill Department of MedicineWeill Cornell MedicineNew YorkNYUSA
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- Department of PathologyUniversity of Pittsburgh School of MedicinePittsburghPAUSA
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- Institut Necker‐Enfants MaladesINSERM U1151‐CNRS UMR 8253ParisFrance
- Université de ParisParisFrance
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- Laboratorio de Mecanismos Moleculares Implicados en el Tráfico Vesicular y la Autofagia‐Instituto de Histología y Embriología (IHEM)‐Universidad Nacional de CuyoCONICET‐ Facultad de Ciencias MédicasMendozaArgentina
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- Department of Developmental and Molecular BiologyAlbert Einstein College of MedicineBronxNYUSA
- Institute for Aging StudiesAlbert Einstein College of MedicineBronxNYUSA
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- Autophagy Inflammation and Metabolism (AIMCenter of Biomedical Research ExcellenceUniversity of New Mexico Health Sciences CenterAlbuquerqueNMUSA
- Department of Molecular Genetics and MicrobiologyUniversity of New Mexico Health Sciences CenterAlbuquerqueNMUSA
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- Institute of Biochemistry IISchool of MedicineGoethe UniversityFrankfurt, Frankfurt am MainGermany
- Buchmann Institute for Molecular Life SciencesGoethe UniversityFrankfurt, Frankfurt am MainGermany
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- Department of Biomolecular SciencesThe Weizmann Institute of ScienceRehovotIsrael
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- Department of Molecular MedicineSapienza University of RomeRomeItaly
- Department of EpidemiologyPreclinical Research, and Advanced DiagnosticsNational Institute for Infectious Diseases ‘L. Spallanzani’ IRCCSRomeItaly
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- Department of Pharmacology and ToxicologySchool of MedicineVirginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmondVAUSA
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- Department of ImmunologySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphisTNUSA
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- Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery InstituteProgram of DevelopmentAging, and RegenerationLa JollaCAUSA
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- Cell Death and MetabolismCenter for Autophagy, Recycling & DiseaseDanish Cancer Society Research CenterCopenhagenDenmark
- Department of Cellular and Molecular MedicineFaculty of Health SciencesUniversity of CopenhagenCopenhagenDenmark
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- Department of Medical BiologyMolecular Cancer Research GroupUniversity of Tromsø—The Arctic University of NorwayTromsøNorway
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- Institute of GeneticsBiological Research CenterSzegedHungary
- Department of Anatomy, Cell and Developmental BiologyEötvös Loránd UniversityBudapestHungary
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyZBMZFaculty of MedicineUniversity of FreiburgFreiburgGermany
- CIBSS ‐ Centre for Integrative Biological Signalling StudiesUniversity of FreiburgFreiburgGermany
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- Centre de Recherche des CordeliersEquipe Labellisée par la Ligue Contre le CancerUniversité de ParisSorbonne UniversitéInserm U1138Institut Universitaire de FranceParisFrance
- Metabolomics and Cell Biology PlatformsInstitut Gustave RoussyVillejuifFrance
- Pôle de BiologieHôpital Européen Georges PompidouAP‐HPParisFrance
- Suzhou Institute for Systems MedicineChinese Academy of Medical SciencesSuzhouChina
- Karolinska InstituteDepartment of Women's and Children's HealthKarolinska University HospitalStockholmSweden
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- Centre for Cancer BiologyUniversity of South AustraliaAdelaideSAAustralia
- Faculty of Health and Medical SciencesUniversity of AdelaideAdelaideSAAustralia
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- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología MolecularFacultad de MedicinaInstituto Universitario de Oncología del Principado de Asturias (IUOPA)Universidad de OviedoOviedoSpain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Cáncer (CIBERONC)MadridSpain
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- The Ben May Department for Cancer ResearchThe Gordon Center for Integrative SciencesW‐338The University of ChicagoChicagoILUSA
- The University of ChicagoChicagoILUSA
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- Institute of Molecular BiosciencesNAWI GrazUniversity of GrazGrazAustria
- BioTechMed‐GrazGrazAustria
- Field of Excellence BioHealth – University of GrazGrazAustria
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- Immunity, Inflammation and Disease LaboratoryNational Institute of Environmental Health SciencesNIHResearch Triangle ParkNCUSA
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- Biology Department, Queens CollegeCity University of New YorkFlushingNYUSA
- The Graduate Center Biology and Biochemistry PhD Programs of the City University of New YorkNew YorkNYUSA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyGraduate School of MedicineThe University of TokyoTokyoJapan
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- Viral ImmunobiologyInstitute of Experimental ImmunologyUniversity of ZurichZurichSwitzerland
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- Institute of Molecular Biotechnology of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (IMBA)Vienna BioCenter (VBC)ViennaAustria
- Department of Medical GeneticsLife Sciences InstituteUniversity of British ColumbiaVancouverBCCanada
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- Department of AnatomyUniversity of California, San FranciscoSan FranciscoCAUSA
- Department of PathologyUniversity of California, San FranciscoSan FranciscoCAUSA
- Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer CenterUniversity of California, San FranciscoSan FranciscoCAUSA
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- Department of BiologyUniversity of Rome “Tor Vergata”RomeItaly
- Laboratory of Molecular MedicineInstitute of Cytology Russian Academy of ScienceSaint PetersburgRussia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences of Cells & SystemsMolecular Cell Biology SectionUniversity of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenGroningenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Medical GeneticsCambridge Institute for Medical ResearchUniversity of CambridgeCambridgeUK
- UK Dementia Research InstituteUniversity of CambridgeCambridgeUK
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- Cancer Research UK Beatson InstituteGlasgowUK
- Institute of Cancer SciencesUniversity of GlasgowGlasgowUK
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- Department of Cell Biology and Molecular MedicineCardiovascular Research InstituteRutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolNewarkNJUSA
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- Department of Radiation OncologyWeill Cornell Medical CollegeNew YorkNYUSA
- Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer CenterNew YorkNYUSA
- Caryl and Israel Englander Institute for Precision MedicineNew YorkNYUSA
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- Istituto Veneto di Medicina MolecolarePadovaItaly
- Department of BiologyUniversity of PadovaPadovaItaly
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- Institute of PharmacologyUniversity of BernBernSwitzerland
- Department of Clinical Immunology and AllergologySechenov UniversityMoscowRussia
- Laboratory of Molecular ImmunologyInstitute of Fundamental Medicine and BiologyKazan Federal UniversityKazanRussia
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- Department of Molecular MedicineInstitute of Basic Medical SciencesUniversity of OsloOsloNorway
- Centre for Cancer Cell ReprogrammingInstitute of Clinical MedicineUniversity of OsloOsloNorway
- Department of Molecular Cell BiologyInstitute for Cancer ResearchOslo University Hospital MontebelloOsloNorway
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- Institute of Biochemistry IISchool of MedicineGoethe UniversityFrankfurt, Frankfurt am MainGermany
- Buchmann Institute for Molecular Life SciencesGoethe UniversityFrankfurt, Frankfurt am MainGermany
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and BiotechnologyFoundation for Research and Technology‐HellasHeraklion, CreteGreece
- Department of Basic SciencesSchool of MedicineUniversity of CreteHeraklion, CreteGreece
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- Molecular Cell Biology of AutophagyThe Francis Crick InstituteLondonUK
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- Department of GeneticsGraduate School of MedicineOsaka UniversitySuitaJapan
- Department of Intracellular Membrane DynamicsGraduate School of Frontier BiosciencesOsaka UniversitySuitaJapan
- Integrated Frontier Research for Medical Science DivisionInstitute for Open and Transdisciplinary Research Initiatives (OTRI)Osaka UniversitySuitaJapan
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center on Biology and ChemistryShanghai Institute of Organic ChemistryChinese Academy of SciencesShanghaiChina
- Department of Cell BiologyHarvard Medical SchoolBostonMAUSA
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- Department of NeurologyFriedman Brain InstituteIcahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew YorkNYUSA
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- Key Laboratory of Cell Differentiation and Apoptosis of Chinese Ministry of EducationDepartment of PathophysiologyShanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (SJTU‐SM)ShanghaiChina
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- Department of Radiation OncologyWeill Cornell Medical CollegeNew YorkNYUSA
- Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer CenterNew YorkNYUSA
- Caryl and Israel Englander Institute for Precision MedicineNew YorkNYUSA
- Department of DermatologyYale School of MedicineNew HavenCTUSA
- Université de ParisParisFrance
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Feng L, Chen X, Zhang S, Chen Y, Yu Y. Role of miR-139-5p in ectopic endometrial stromal cells and the underlying molecular mechanism. Exp Ther Med 2021; 22:1251. [PMID: 34539847 PMCID: PMC8438670 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2021.10686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2019] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent disease. Studies have shown that miR-139-5p is significantly upregulated in endometriosis lesions, but its specific role and molecule mechanism in endometriosis has not yet been reported. The malignant biological behavior of ectopic endometrial stromal cells (ESCs) is similar to that of malignant cancer cells. BBC3 (BCL2 binding component 3) is a known apoptosis inducer and it serves key roles in the regulation of cell behavior. However, the role of BBC3 in ectopic ESCs remains unknown. The present study aimed to investigate the role of miR-139-5p in the progression of endometriosis and to determine its underlying molecular mechanism of action. Ectopic, non-ectopic and normal endometrial stromal cells (ESCs) were extracted from endometrial samples, and reverse transcription-quantitative PCR was performed to determine microRNA (miR)-139-5p and Bcl-2 binding component 3 (BBC3) mRNA expression levels in endometrial tissue samples and ESCs. The target gene of miR-139-5p was predicted using TargetScan software and verified using a dual luciferase reporter assay. Western blotting was performed to determine BBC3 protein expression levels. Flow cytometry analysis, and MTT and Transwell assays were performed to assess cell apoptosis, viability, and migration and invasion of the cells transfected with inhibitor control, miR-139-5p inhibitor, miR-139-5p inhibitor + control-small interfering (si)RNA or miR-139-5p inhibitor + BBC3-siRNA, respectively. The results demonstrated that miR-139-5p expression levels were upregulated in ectopic endometrial samples and ESCs compared with the respective control groups. Furthermore, it was verified that BBC3 was a direct target of miR-139-5p, and both BBC3 mRNA and protein expression levels were downregulated in ectopic endometrial samples and ESCs. Both transfection with the miR-139-5p inhibitor and BBC3-small interfering (si)RNA markedly downregulated miR-139-5p and BBC3 expression levels in ectopic ESCs, respectively. miR-139-5p inhibitor-induced upregulated BBC3 expression was reversed following transfection with BBC3-siRNA. Furthermore, the miR-139-5p inhibitor significantly decreased viability, migration and invasion, while inducing apoptosis in ectopic ESCs compared with the inhibitor control group. Notably, the aforementioned effects were reversed by knocking down BBC3 expression. In conclusion, the results of the present study suggested that miR-139-5p may play a key role in the progression of endometriosis by regulating the viability of ESCs and directly targeting BBC3.
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- Lixia Feng
- Department of Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518100, P.R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Huashan Hospital North Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai 210907, P.R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, P.R. China
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- Department of Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518100, P.R. China
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- Department of Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518100, P.R. China
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Menshikov M, Zubkova E, Stafeev I, Parfyonova Y. Autophagy, Mesenchymal Stem Cell Differentiation, and Secretion. Biomedicines 2021; 9:biomedicines9091178. [PMID: 34572364 PMCID: PMC8467641 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9091178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) are multipotent cells capable to differentiate into adipogenic, osteogenic, and chondrogenic directions, possessing immunomodulatory activity and a capability to stimulate angiogenesis. A scope of these features and capabilities makes MSC a significant factor of tissue homeostasis and repair. Among factors determining the fate of MSC, a prominent place belongs to autophagy, which is activated under different conditions including cell starvation, inflammation, oxidative stress, and some others. In addition to supporting cell homeostasis by elimination of protein aggregates, and non-functional and damaged proteins, autophagy is a necessary factor of change in cell phenotype on the process of cell differentiation. In present review, some mechanisms providing participation of autophagy in cell differentiation are discussed
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Li Q, Yuan M, Jiao X, Huang Y, Li J, Li D, Ji M, Wang G. M1 Macrophage-Derived Nanovesicles Repolarize M2 Macrophages for Inhibiting the Development of Endometriosis. Front Immunol 2021; 12:707784. [PMID: 34354711 PMCID: PMC8329654 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.707784] [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] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background Endometriosis is a common nonmalignant gynecological disorder that affects 10–15% women of reproductive age and causes several symptoms that result in decreased quality of life and a huge social burden. In recent decades, extracellular vesicles (EVs) have gained attention as a potential therapeutic tool; however, the therapeutic effects of EVs against endometriosis have not been reported. Accordingly, in this study, we investigated the feasibility of nanovesicles (NVs) derived from M1 macrophages (M1NVs) in treating endometriosis. Methods M1NVs were prepared by serial extrusion. Co-culture assays were performed to investigate changes in tube formation and migration/invasion of eutopic endometrial stroma cells (ESCs) obtained from patients with endometriosis (EM-ESCs). A mouse model of endometriosis was established, and mice were treated with phosphate-buffered saline, M0NVs, or M1NVs to evaluate the efficacy and safety of M1NV for treating endometriosis. Results M1NVs directly or indirectly inhibited the migration and invasion of EM-ESCs and reduced tube formation. In the mouse model, M1NVs suppressed the development of endometriosis through reprogramming of M2 macrophages, without causing damage to the organs. Conclusions M1NVs inhibit the development of endometriosis directly, or through repolarizing macrophages from M2 to M1 phenotype. Hence, administration of M1NVs may represent a novel method for the treatment of endometriosis.
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- Qiuju Li
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Cryomedicine Laboratory, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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Hung SW, Zhang R, Tan Z, Chung JPW, Zhang T, Wang CC. Pharmaceuticals targeting signaling pathways of endometriosis as potential new medical treatment: A review. Med Res Rev 2021; 41:2489-2564. [PMID: 33948974 PMCID: PMC8252000 DOI: 10.1002/med.21802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2020] [Revised: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Endometriosis (EM) is defined as endometrial tissues found outside the uterus. Growth and development of endometriotic cells in ectopic sites can be promoted via multiple pathways, including MAPK/MEK/ERK, PI3K/Akt/mTOR, NF-κB, Rho/ROCK, reactive oxidative stress, tumor necrosis factor, transforming growth factor-β, Wnt/β-catenin, vascular endothelial growth factor, estrogen, and cytokines. The underlying pathophysiological mechanisms include proliferation, apoptosis, autophagy, migration, invasion, fibrosis, angiogenesis, oxidative stress, inflammation, and immune escape. Current medical treatments for EM are mainly hormonal and symptomatic, and thus the development of new, effective, and safe pharmaceuticals targeting specific molecular and signaling pathways is needed. Here, we systematically reviewed the literature focused on pharmaceuticals that specifically target the molecular and signaling pathways involved in the pathophysiology of EM. Potential drug targets, their upstream and downstream molecules with key aberrant signaling, and the regulatory mechanisms promoting the growth and development of endometriotic cells and tissues were discussed. Hormonal pharmaceuticals, including melatonin, exerts proapoptotic via regulating matrix metallopeptidase activity while nonhormonal pharmaceutical sorafenib exerts antiproliferative effect via MAPK/ERK pathway and antiangiogenesis activity via VEGF/VEGFR pathway. N-acetyl cysteine, curcumin, and ginsenoside exert antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects via radical scavenging activity. Natural products have high efficacy with minimal side effects; for example, resveratrol and epigallocatechin gallate have multiple targets and provide synergistic efficacy to resolve the complexity of the pathophysiology of EM, showing promising efficacy in treating EM. Although new medical treatments are currently being developed, more detailed pharmacological studies and large sample size clinical trials are needed to confirm the efficacy and safety of these treatments in the near future.
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- Sze Wan Hung
- Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyThe Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyThe Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and GeneticsThe First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyThe Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyThe Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyThe Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong
- Reproduction and Development, Li Ka Shing Institute of Health SciencesThe Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong
- School of Biomedical SciencesThe Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong
- Chinese University of Hong Kong‐Sichuan University Joint Laboratory in Reproductive MedicineThe Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong
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Liu H, He H, Zhang Z, Wang L, Zhang L, Liu Y, Xiong W. Upregulation of the long noncoding RNA UBOX5 antisense RNA 1 (UBOX5-AS1) under hypoxic conditions promotes epithelial-mesenchymal transition in endometriosis. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2021; 9:790. [PMID: 34268403 PMCID: PMC8246194 DOI: 10.21037/atm-20-4546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endometriosis is a debilitating gynecological condition that manifests many common malignant features, including migration and invasion. Hypoxia is a hallmark of endometriosis, characterized by endometrial cell metastasis via epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). The long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) UBOX antisense RNA 1 (UBOX5-AS1) has been shown to be upregulated in ovarian endometriosis. However, the molecular mechanisms and biological functions of lncRNA UBOX5-AS1 in hypoxia-induced endometriosis EMT remain to be explored. METHODS Normal, eutopic, and ectopic endometrium from ovarian endometriosis tissues were collected, and the expressions of hypoxia inducible factor (HIF)-1α, lncRNA UBOX5-AS1, E-cadherin, and vimentin were analyzed by quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and western blotting analysis. Primary human endometrial epithelial cells and human endometrial epithelial adenocarcinoma Ishikawa cell lines were cultured under hypoxic conditions, and western blotting analysis and immunocytochemistry were performed to investigate hypoxia-induced EMT. Moreover, HIF-1α and lncRNA UBOX5-AS1 were overexpressed and knocked down in endometrial epithelial cells to explore the role and mechanisms of lncRNA UBOX5-AS1 in hypoxia-triggered EMT. The migration and invasion potential of human endometrial epithelial cells was detected by Transwell migration/invasion assays. RESULTS In ovarian endometriosis, the expression of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) and lncRNA UBOX5-AS1 were significantly increased, and this was accompanied by EMT. Furthermore, endometrial epithelial cells cultured under hypoxic conditions exhibited elevated lncRNA UBOX5-AS1 expression, as well as migration, invasion, and an EMT-like phenotype. This data indicated that HIF-1α signaling was crucial for hypoxia-induced lncRNA UBOX5-AS1 upregulation and the EMT process. Moreover, downregulation of lncRNA UBOX5-AS1 inhibited the hypoxia-induced EMT and attenuated cell migration and invasion. CONCLUSIONS The present research demonstrated that hypoxia upregulated the expression of lncRNA UBOX5-AS1 via HIF-1α-dependent signaling. The increased expression of lncRNA UBOX5-AS1 plays a vital role in mediating the hypoxia-regulated EMT and invasiveness of endometriosis, suggesting that lncRNA UBOX5-AS1 may be an important potential therapeutic target for endometriosis.
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- Hengwei Liu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Physiology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wuhan Pu-Ai Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Fontana CM, Locatello L, Sabatelli P, Facchinello N, Lidron E, Maradonna F, Carnevali O, Rasotto MB, Dalla Valle L. epg5 knockout leads to the impairment of reproductive success and courtship behaviour in a zebrafish model of autophagy-related diseases. Biomed J 2021; 45:377-386. [PMID: 35562284 PMCID: PMC9250093 DOI: 10.1016/j.bj.2021.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Revised: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Background Dysregulation of the autophagic flux is linked to a wide array of human diseases, and recent findings highlighted the central role of autophagy in reproduction, as well as an association between impairment of autophagy and behavioural disorders. Here we deepened on the possible multilevel link between impairment of the autophagic processes and reproduction at both the physiological and the behavioural level in a zebrafish mutant model. Methods Using a KO epg5 zebrafish line we analysed male breeding success, fertility rate, offspring survival, ejaculate quality, sperm and testes morphology, and courtship behaviour. To this aim physiological, histological, ultrastructural and behavioural analyses on epg5+/+ and mutant epg5−/− males coupled to WT females were applied. Results We observed an impairment of male reproductive performance in mutant epg5−/− males that showed a lower breeding success with a reduced mean number of eggs spawned by their WT female partners. The spermatogenesis and the ability to produce fertilising ejaculates were not drastically impaired in our mutant males, whereas we observed a reduction of their courtship behaviour that might contribute to explain their lower overall reproductive success. Conclusion Collectively our findings corroborate the hypothesis of a multilevel link between the autophagic process and reproduction. Moreover, by giving a first glimpse on behavioural disorders associated to epg5 KO in model zebrafish, our results open the way to more extensive behavioural analyses, also beyond the reproductive events, that might serve as new tools for the molecular screening of autophagy-related multisystemic and neurodegenerative diseases.
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- Department of Biology, University of Padova, Padova, Italy; Department of Biology and Evolution of Marine Organisms, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn-Fano Marine Centre, Fano, Italy.
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- CNR-Institute of Molecular Genetics "Luigi Luca Cavalli-Sforza"-Unit of Bologna, Bologna, Italy; IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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Yang H, Hu T, Hu P, Qi C, Qian L. miR‑143‑3p inhibits endometriotic stromal cell proliferation and invasion by inactivating autophagy in endometriosis. Mol Med Rep 2021; 23:356. [PMID: 33760149 PMCID: PMC7974257 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2021.11995] [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] [Received: 07/16/2019] [Accepted: 11/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Endometriosis (EM) is a multifactorial and debilitating chronic benign gynecological disease, but the pathogenesis of the disease is not completely understood. Dysregulated expression of microRNAs (miRNA/miR) is associated with the etiology of EM due to their role in regulating endometrial stromal cell proliferation and invasion. The present study aimed to identify the functions and mechanisms underlying miR-143-3p in EM. To explore the role of miR-143-3p in EM, functional miRNAs were analyzed via bioinformatics analysis. miR-143-3p expression levels in endometriotic stromal cells (ESCs) and normal endometrial stromal cells (NESCs) were measured via reverse transcription-quantitative PCR. The role of miR-143-3p in regulating ESC proliferation and invasion was assessed by performing Cell Counting Kit-8 and Transwell assays, respectively. miR-143-3p expression was significantly upregulated in ESCs compared with NESCs. Functionally, miR-143-3p overexpression inhibited ESC proliferation and invasion, whereas miR-143-3p knockdown promoted ESC proliferation and invasion. Moreover, miR-143-3p inhibited autophagy activation in ESCs, as indicated by decreased green puncta, which represented autophagic vacuoles, decreased microtubule associated protein 1 light chain 3α expression and increased p62 expression in the miR-143-4p mimic group compared with the control group. Moreover, compared with the control group, miR-143-3p overexpression significantly decreased the expression levels of autophagy-related 2B (ATG2B), a newly identified target gene of miR-143-3p, in ESCs. ATG2B overexpression reversed miR-143-3p overexpression-mediated inhibition of ESC proliferation and invasion. Collectively, the results of the present study suggested that miR-143-3p inhibited EM progression, thus providing a novel target for the development of therapeutic agents against EM.
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- Hong Yang
- Department of Gynaecology, Shanghai Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, P.R. China
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- Department of Gynaecology, Shanghai Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, P.R. China
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- Department of Gynaecology, Shanghai Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, P.R. China
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- Department of Gynaecology, Shanghai Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, P.R. China
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- Department of Gynaecology, Shanghai Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, P.R. China
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Sun Z, Cao Y, Xing Y, Wu M, Shao X, Huang Q, Bai L, Wang L, Zhao Y, Wu Y. Antiangiogenic effect of arsenic trioxide in HUVECs by FoxO3a-regulated autophagy. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2021; 35:e22728. [PMID: 33592126 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.22728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2019] [Revised: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Arsenic trioxide (ATO) has been shown to have antitumor effect in different tumors, although the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. Autophagy plays a critical role in tumorigenesis and cancer therapy and has been found to be activated by ATO in different cells. However, the role of autophagy in the antitumor effect of ATO has not yet been elucidated. In this study, we investigated the role of autophagy in the antiangiogenic effect of ATO in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) in vitro and its underlying mechanism. Our data showed that ATO suppresses angiogenesis and induces autophagy in HUVECs through upregulation of forkhead box protein O3 (FoxO3a). Co-incubated with autophagy inhibitor or knockdown of FoxO3a effectively inhibited ATO-induced autophagy and reversed the antiangiogenic effect of ATO, indicating that ATO-induced autophagy plays an antiangiogenic role in HUVECs. Our results highlight the importance of autophagy in the antiangiogenic effect of ATO and provide an improved understanding of the function of ATO.
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- Zhuo Sun
- Department of Pathology, Laboratory of Clinical and Experimental Pathology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Pathology, Laboratory of Clinical and Experimental Pathology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Pathology, Laboratory of Clinical and Experimental Pathology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Pathology, Laboratory of Clinical and Experimental Pathology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Pathology, Laboratory of Clinical and Experimental Pathology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Research Facility Center for Morphology of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Pathology, Laboratory of Clinical and Experimental Pathology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Pathology, Laboratory of Clinical and Experimental Pathology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Pathology, Laboratory of Clinical and Experimental Pathology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Pathology, Laboratory of Clinical and Experimental Pathology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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Tan A, Ruan P, Sun P. APEX1/miR-24 axis: a promising therapeutic target in endometriosis. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2021; 304:131-141. [PMID: 33502561 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-021-05963-6] [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: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE The present work aimed to explore the aberrant expression of APEX1 in endometrial stromal cells (ESC) and the underlying mechanisms. METHODS The levels of APEX1 and miR-24 in endometriosis tissues were tested by qRT-PCR and Western blot. After cell transfection, cells were correspondingly classified into pcDNA3.1-NC, sh-NC, mimic NC, inhibitor NC, pcDNA3.1-APEX1, sh-APEX1, miR-24 mimic, miR-24 inhibitor, sh-NC + inhibitor NC, inhibitor-NC + sh-APEX1, sh-NC + miR-24 inhibitor, pcDNA3.1-NC + mimic NC, mimic NC + pcDNA3.1-APEX1 and pcDNA3.1-NC + miR-24 mimic group. Besides, cell proliferation, apoptosis in addition to apoptosis-related proteins Bax, Bcl-2 and cleaved-casase-3 were analyzed by BrdU assay, flow cytometry (FCM) and Western blot assays, respectively. Additionally, RIP assay was conducted to determine the interaction between pri-miR-24 and miR-24. RESULTS APEX1 and miR-24 were highly expressed in endometriosis tissues. Overexpression of APEX1 and miR-24 potentiates ESC proliferation and inhibits apoptosis, while those effects could be reversed by APEX1 and miR-24 silencing. Meanwhile, APEX1 and miR-24 could elevate ESC apoptosis-related proteins Bax and cleaved-caspase-3 and decrease Bcl-2 expression. Importantly, APEX1 was positively correlated with miR-24 expression. CONCLUSION APEX1 promotes ESC proliferation and inhibits apoptosis by upregulating miR-24 expression.
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- Aili Tan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wuhan University Renmin Hospital, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, China
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- Department of Oncology, Wuhan University Renmin Hospital, No. 99, Zhangzhidong Road, Wuchang District, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wuhan University Renmin Hospital, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, China
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Huang J, Chen X, Lv Y. HMGB1 Mediated Inflammation and Autophagy Contribute to Endometriosis. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:616696. [PMID: 33815277 PMCID: PMC8018282 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.616696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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AIM High mobility group box (HMGB)-1 has been implicated in endometriosis due to the important regulatory roles of inflammation in endometriosis. The aim of the present study was to explore the roles of HMGB-1 in endometriosis and to elucidate the underlying mechanism. METHODS Endometrial specimens were collected from women with endometriosis and healthy volunteers. Immunohistochemistry staining was used to determine the expression patterns and localization of HMGB-1 in the normal, eutopic and ectopic endometrial tissues. Western blotting and qRT-PCR were used to determine the mRNA and protein levels of inflammatory cytokines [interleukin (IL)-6, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and IL-1β], autophagy-related markers [beclin-1, autophagy-related (atg)13, microtubule-associated protein light chain (LC)3-I, LC-II and p62] and HMGB-1, respectively. Spearman's rank correlation analysis was employed to investigate the correlation between HMGB-1 with inflammatory cytokines and beclin-1. Besides, human endometrial stromal cells (HESCs) were isolated from ectopic endometrium and subsequently transfected with shRNA against HMGB-1. After the transfected cells were subjected to hypoxia, ELISA was used to determine the levels of HMGB-1 and inflammatory cytokines in the cell supernatant. Western blotting was used to determine the expression levels of autophagy-related markers in the cells. RESULTS Positive correlations were observed between HMGB-1 and the inflammatory cytokines. In addition, a positive correlation was also identified between HMGB-1 and beclin-1 in the ectopic endometrium. Further results demonstrated that autophagy-related markers beclin-1, atg13 and p62 were significantly upregulated in the ectopic endometrium. In addition, HMGB-1 knockdown suppressed the levels of inflammatory cytokines IL-6, TNF-α and IL-1β and autophagy-related markers beclin-1 and atg13, while upregulated p62 in HESCs under hypoxic condition. CONCLUSION Knockdown of HMGB-1 under hypoxic condition regulated inflammatory cytokines and autophagy-related markers. HMGB-1 might contribute to the development of endometriosis in part through regulating inflammatory response and autophagy.
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Zhang D, Wang L, Guo HL, Zhang ZW, Wang C, Chian RC, Zhang ZF. MicroRNA‑202 inhibits endometrial stromal cell migration and invasion by suppressing the K‑Ras/Raf1/MEK/ERK signaling pathway. Int J Mol Med 2020; 46:2078-2088. [PMID: 33125090 PMCID: PMC7595674 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2020.4749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2019] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The enhanced migratory ability of endometrial stromal cells (ESCs) is a key factor in the formation of functional endometrium‑like tissues outside the uterine cavity during endometriosis (EMS). Although accumulating evidence has suggested the importance of microRNAs (miRNAs) in the pathogenesis of EMS, the role of particular miRNAs in the invasiveness of ESCs remain poorly understood. In the present study, the function of miRNAs in the invasiveness of ESCs, along with the associated underlying mechanism involved, were investigated. Initially, the expression patterns of miRNAs in the ectopic and eutopic endometrium isolated from patients with EMS were analyzed using microarray. MicroRNA‑202‑5p (miR‑202) was selected for further study due to its previously reported suppressive effects on the invasion in various types of cancers. The expression of miR‑202 and K‑Ras in eutopic and ectopic endometrioma tissues were detected using reverse transcription‑quantitative PCR, immunohistochemistry and western blotting. The migration and invasion ability of ESCs was determined using wound healing and Transwell invasion assays, respectively. Compared with that from healthy individuals, miR‑202 expression was demonstrated to be lower in the eutopic endometrium from patients with EMS, which was even lower in ectopic endometrium. Functional experiments in primary ESCs revealed that enhanced miR‑202 expression suppressed the cell invasion and migration abilities, which was also accompanied with increased E‑cadherin and reduced N‑cadherin expression in ESCs, suggesting its potentially suppressive role in epithelial‑mesenchymal transition. K‑Ras is a well‑known regulator of the ERK signaling pathway that was shown to be directly targeted and negatively regulated by miR‑202. In addition, K‑Ras expression was found to be upregulated in the ectopic endometrium, where it correlated negatively with that of miR‑202. Knocking down K‑Ras expression mimicked the anti‑invasive effects of miR‑202 overexpression on ESCs, whilst K‑Ras overexpression attenuated the inhibitory role of miR‑202 overexpression in ESC invasion. The K‑Ras/Raf1/MEK/ERK signaling pathway was also blocked by miR‑202 overexpression. These findings suggested that miR‑202 inhibited ESC migration and invasion by inhibiting the K‑Ras/Raf1/MEK/ERK signaling pathway, rendering miR‑202 a candidate for being a therapeutic target for EMS.
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- Di Zhang
- Department of Gynecology, The Affiliated Hangzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008
- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Affiliated to Tongji University, Shanghai 200003
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Affiliated to Tongji University, Shanghai 200003
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- Department of Pathology, Hangzhou Women's Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008
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- Department of Ultrasound, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Shanghai 200000
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Hangzhou Women's Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Affiliated to Tongji University, Shanghai 200003
- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, P.R. China
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- Department of Gynecology, The Affiliated Hangzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008
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Li RL, He LY, Zhang Q, Liu J, Lu F, Duan HXY, Fan LH, Peng W, Huang YL, Wu CJ. HIF-1α is a Potential Molecular Target for Herbal Medicine to Treat Diseases. DRUG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY 2020; 14:4915-4949. [PMID: 33235435 PMCID: PMC7680173 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s274980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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HIF-1α is an important factor regulating oxygen balance in mammals, and its expression is closely related to various physiological and pathological conditions of the body. Because HIF-1α plays an important role in the occurrence and development of cancer and other diseases, it has become an enduring research hotspot. At the same time, natural medicines and traditional Chinese medicine compounds have amazing curative effects in various diseases related to HIF-1 subtype due to their unique pharmacological effects and more effective ingredients. Therefore, in this article, we first outline the structure of HIF-1α and the regulation related to its expression, then introduce various diseases closely related to HIF-1α, and finally focus on the regulation of natural medicines and compound Chinese medicines through various pathways. This will help us understand HIF-1α systematically, and use HIF-1α as a target to discover more natural medicines and traditional Chinese medicines that can treat related diseases.
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- Ruo-Lan Li
- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, People's Republic of China
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- Pharmacy Department, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 610072, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, People's Republic of China
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Wu J, Li X, Huang H, Xia X, Zhang M, Fang X. TET1 may contribute to hypoxia-induced epithelial to mesenchymal transition of endometrial epithelial cells in endometriosis. PeerJ 2020; 8:e9950. [PMID: 32983650 PMCID: PMC7500323 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.9950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Endometriosis (EMs) is a non-malignant gynecological disease, whose pathogenesis remains to be clarified. Recent studies have found that hypoxia induces epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) as well as epigenetic modification in EMs. However, the relationship between EMT and demethylation modification under hypoxia status in EMs remains unknown. Methods The expression of N-cadherin, E-cadherin and TET1 in normal endometria, eutopic endometria and ovarian endometriomas was assessed by immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence double staining. 5-hmC was detected by fluorescence-based ELISA kit using a specific 5-hmC antibody. Overexpression and inhibition of TET1 or hypoxia-inducible factor 2α (HIF-2α) were performed by plasmid and siRNA transfection. The expression of HIF-2α, TET1 and EMT markers in Ishikawa (ISK) cells (widely used as endometrial epithelial cells) was evaluated by western blotting. The interaction of HIF-2α and TET1 was analyzed by chromatin immunoprecipitation. Results Demethylation enzyme TET1 (ten-eleven translocation1) was elevated in glandular epithelium of ovarian endometrioma, along with the activation of EMT (increased expression of N-cadherin, and decreased expression of E-cadherin) and global increase of epigenetic modification marker 5-hmC(5-hydroxymethylcytosine). Besides, endometriosis lesions had more TET1 and N-cadherin co-localized cells. Further study showed that ISK cells exhibited enhanced EMT, and increased expression of TET1 and HIF-2α under hypoxic condition. Hypoxia-induced EMT was partly regulated by TET1 and HIF-2α. HIF-2α inhibition mitigated TET1 expression changes provoked by hypoxia. Conclusions Hypoxia induces the expression of TET1 regulated by HIF-2α, thus may promote EMT in endometriosis.
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- Jingni Wu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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LncRNA MALAT1 inhibits apoptosis of endometrial stromal cells through miR-126-5p-CREB1 axis by activating PI3K-AKT pathway. Mol Cell Biochem 2020; 475:185-194. [PMID: 32809092 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-020-03871-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Endometriosis is a common, chronic and painful disease in women, whose pathogenesis remains not entirely clear. Long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) MALAT1 participates in the development of endometriosis. This study further investigated the regulation of MALAT1-miR-126-5p-CREB1 axis in the pathological process of endometriosis. MALAT1, miR-126-5p, and CREB1 levels in human endometrial stromal cells (HESCs) were detected by quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). Protein levels were determined by Western blotting. Cell viability and apoptosis was assessed by MTT assay and annexin V-FITC staining, respectively. The interactivity between miR-126-5p and MALAT1 (or CREB1) was assessed by dual luciferase reporter system. Knockdown of MALAT1 or CREB1 restrained proliferation and induced apoptosis as confirmed by upregulating cleaved caspase-3 and Bax, and down-regulating Bcl-2 in HESCs, while inhibition of miR-126-5p presented the opposite results. Moreover, silencing of MALAT1 triggered apoptosis of HESCs via targeting miR-126-5p. In addition, miR-126-5p directly regulated CREB1 expression via binding to its 3' non-coding region. Finally, miR-126-5p inhibitor-mediated apoptosis inhibition was restrained by CREB1 silencing via inactivation of PI3K-AKT pathway in HESCs. Taken together, our study firstly demonstrates that MALAT1 regulates apoptosis of HESCs through miR-126-5p/CREB1 axis mediated PI3K/AKT pathway. Our findings explained the pathogenesis of endometriosis and offered promising therapeutic option for endometriosis.
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