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Kopij G, Kiezun M, Gudelska M, Dobrzyn K, Zarzecka B, Rytelewska E, Zaobidna E, Swiderska B, Malinowska A, Rak A, Kaminski T, Smolinska N. Visfatin impact on the proteome of porcine luteal cells during implantation. Sci Rep 2024; 14:14625. [PMID: 38918475 PMCID: PMC11199572 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-65577-1] [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: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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Visfatin (VIS) is a hormone belonging to the adipokines' group secreted mainly by the adipose tissue. VIS plays a crucial role in the control of energy homeostasis, inflammation, cell differentiation, and angiogenesis. VIS expression was confirmed in the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis structures, as well as in the uterus, placenta, and conceptuses. We hypothesised that VIS may affect the abundance of proteins involved in the regulation of key processes occurring in the corpus luteum (CL) during the implantation process in pigs. In the present study, we performed the high-throughput proteomic analysis (liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry, LC-MS/MS) to examine the in vitro influence of VIS (100 ng/mL) on differentially regulated proteins (DRPs) in the porcine luteal cells (LCs) on days 15-16 of pregnancy (implantation period). We have identified 511 DRPs, 276 of them were up-regulated, and 235 down-regulated in the presence of VIS. Revealed DRPs were assigned to 162 gene ontology terms. Western blot analysis of five chosen DRPs, ADAM metallopeptidase with thrombospondin type 1 motif 1 (ADAMTS1), lanosterol 14-α demethylase (CYP51A1), inhibin subunit beta A (INHBA), notch receptor 3 (NOTCH3), and prostaglandin E synthase 2 (mPGES2) confirmed the veracity and accuracy of LC-MS/MS method. We indicated that VIS modulates the expression of proteins connected with the regulation of lipogenesis and cholesterologenesis, and, in consequence, may be involved in the synthesis of steroid hormones, as well as prostaglandins' metabolism. Moreover, we revealed that VIS affects the abundance of protein associated with ovarian cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis, as well as CL new vessel formation and tissue remodelling. Our results suggest important roles for VIS in the regulation of ovarian functions during the peri-implantation period.
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- Grzegorz Kopij
- Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland
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- School of Medicine, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics PAS in Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics PAS in Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Kraków, Poland
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- Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland.
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Bacchetti R, Yuan S, Rainero E. ADAMTS Proteases: Their Multifaceted Role in the Regulation of Cancer Metastasis. DISEASES & RESEARCH 2024; 4:40-52. [PMID: 38948119 PMCID: PMC7616120 DOI: 10.54457/dr.202401004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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Cancer leads to nearly 10 million deaths worldwide per year. The tumour microenvironment (TME) is fundamental for tumour growth and progression. A key component of the TME, the extracellular matrix (ECM) has recently become a focus of interest in cancer research. Dysregulation of ECM synthesis and proteolysis leads to uncontrolled tumour growth and metastasis. Matrix remodelling enzymes, secreted by cancer cells and stromal cells, modify the overall structure and organisation of ECM proteins, therefore influencing biochemical interactions, tissue integrity and tissue turnover. While A Disintegrin and Metalloproteinases (ADAMs)' and matrix metalloproteinases' role in cancer has been deeply investigated, other proteolytic enzymes, like ADAMs with thrombospondin(-like) motifs (ADAMTSs) have been gaining interest due to their roles in modulating cancer cell-ECM interactions and oncogenic signalling pathways. In this review, we will discuss the dysregulation of ADAMTSs in cancer and their roles in regulating cancer development and progression, via ECM remodelling and cell signalling modulation.
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- Rachele Bacchetti
- School of Biosciences, Department of Biomedical science, Firth Court, Western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TN, UK
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- School of Biosciences, Department of Biomedical science, Firth Court, Western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TN, UK
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- School of Biosciences, Department of Biomedical science, Firth Court, Western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TN, UK
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Park J, Zhang H, Kwak HJ, Gadhe CG, Kim Y, Kim H, Noh M, Shin D, Ha SJ, Kwon YG. A novel small molecule, CU05-1189, targeting the pleckstrin homology domain of PDK1 suppresses VEGF-mediated angiogenesis and tumor growth by blocking the Akt signaling pathway. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1275749. [PMID: 38035024 PMCID: PMC10687218 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1275749] [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: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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Inhibition of angiogenesis is considered a promising therapeutic approach for cancer treatment. Our previous genetic research showed that the use of a cell-penetrating peptide to inhibit the pleckstrin homology (PH) domain of 3-phosphoinositide-dependent kinase 1 (PDK1) was a viable approach to suppress pathological angiogenesis. Herein, we synthesized and characterized a novel small molecule, CU05-1189, based on our prior study and present evidence for the first time that this compound possesses antiangiogenic properties both in vitro and in vivo. The computational analysis showed that CU05-1189 can interact with the PH domain of PDK1, and it significantly inhibited vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-induced proliferation, migration, invasion, and tube formation in human umbilical vein endothelial cells without apparent toxicity. Western blot analysis revealed that the Akt signaling pathway was specifically inhibited by CU05-1189 upon VEGF stimulation, without affecting other VEGF receptor 2 downstream molecules or cytosolic substrates of PDK1, by preventing translocation of PDK1 to the plasma membrane. We also found that CU05-1189 suppressed VEGF-mediated vascular network formation in a Matrigel plug assay. More importantly, CU05-1189 had a good pharmacokinetic profile with a bioavailability of 68%. These results led to the oral administration of CU05-1189, which resulted in reduced tumor microvessel density and growth in a xenograft mouse model. Taken together, our data suggest that CU05-1189 may have great potential and be a promising lead as a novel antiangiogenic agent for cancer treatment.
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- Jeongeun Park
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bio Research, Curacle Co., Ltd., Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Strategic Planning, Curacle Co., Ltd., Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Hu H, Wang Y, Liu Y, Zhang C, Li G, Zhang T, Dong B. Comprehensive Analysis of ADAMTS Gene Family in Renal Clear Cell Carcinoma and ADAMTS10 Research Combining Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Mol Biotechnol 2023:10.1007/s12033-023-00915-8. [PMID: 37861954 DOI: 10.1007/s12033-023-00915-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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Clear cell renal carcinoma (ccRCC) is one of the cancers that posed a severe threat to human life on a global scale. The ADAMTS family has been proven to be involved in a number of tumor types, although it is yet unknown how they relate to ccRCC. The mRNA expression matrix and other clinically relevant information of 607 ccRCC were sourced from TCGA database. The role of ADAMTS family genes in ccRCC was determined by differential gene expression analysis and gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA). Employing stage grading, gene mutation, and survival analysis, the genes most linked to the prognosis of ccRCC were identified. The influence of genes on the pathway was determined by Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genes (KEGG) analysis. Following that, the gene's impact on ccRCC was verified by qRT-PCR, WB, MTT, Transwell detection, and a wound healing assay. Bioinformatics analysis showed that ADAMTS10 was overexpressed in cancerous tissues of people with ccRCC and its expression increased with tumor grade. Mutation analysis showed that the main cause of mutation in the ADAMTS family gene was amplification. The prognosis and survival of the ADAMTS10 elevated expression group were lower than those of the poorly expressed group, as demonstrated by a survival analysis. On the basis of the findings of MRI, we examined 60 clinical patients and collected their cancer along with the surrounding tissues. The results of qPCR detection showed that the expression of ADAMTS10 was considerably higher in cancerous regions of 60 clinical users than it was in the tissues nearby. Inhibiting ADAMTS10 development prevents cancer cells from proliferating, invading, and migrating. The KEGG analysis links ADAMTS10 to the NF-κB signal pathway. WB experiment confirmed that inhibiting ADAMTS10 expression can inhibit the activation of the NF-κB signal pathway. ADAMTS10 may be a promising prognostic marker for ccRCC that can be employed independently.
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- Haifeng Hu
- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, 64 Zhonghua Xi Lu, Jianhua District, Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang Province, China.
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- Department of Ultrasound, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihar City, China
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, 64 Zhonghua Xi Lu, Jianhua District, Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, 64 Zhonghua Xi Lu, Jianhua District, Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, 64 Zhonghua Xi Lu, Jianhua District, Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Imaging, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihar City, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihar City, China
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Dariushnejad H, Pirzeh L, Roshanravan N, Ghorbanzadeh V. Sodium butyrate and voluntary exercise through activating VEGF-A downstream signaling pathway improve heart angiogenesis in type 2 diabetes. Microvasc Res 2023; 147:104475. [PMID: 36657710 DOI: 10.1016/j.mvr.2023.104475] [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: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Inadequate angiogenesis in patients with type 2 diabetic heart could result in deprived collateral formation. Herein, we aimed to investigate the effects of sodium butyrate (NaB) along with voluntary exercise simultaneously on the mechanisms acting on cardiac angiogenesis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Animals were divided into the following five groups: control (Con), diabetic rats (Dia), diabetic rats treated with NaB (200 mg/kg, i.p.) (Dia-NaB), diabetic rats receiving voluntary exercise (Dia-Exe), and diabetic rats treated with NaB and exercise simultaneously (Dia-NaB-Exe). After an eight-week duration, NO metabolites levels were measured using Griess method, the VEGF-A and VEGFR2 expressions was examined by PCR, the expressions of VEGF-A and VEGFR2 proteins was investigated by western blot, and ELISA method was used for Akt, ERK1/2 expression. RESULTS Cardiac VEGF-A and VEGFR2 expressions were higher in the Dia-Exe and Dia-NaB-Exe groups compared to the Dia group. However, a combination of exercise and NaB enhanced the VEGF-A expression in cardiac tissue compared to the Dia-NaB and Dai-Exe groups. Heart NOx concentration was higher in the treated groups compared to the Dia group. The expression of cardiac Akt levels increased in both the Dia-Exe and Dia-NaB-Exe groups compared to the Dia groups. In addition, cardiac ERK1/2 expression was found to be higher in the Dia-NaB-Exe group compared to the Dia group. CONCLUSION The findings of this study showed the therapeutic potential of a novel combination therapy of sodium butyrate and voluntary exercise in improving cardiac angiogenesis with the enhanced involvement mechanism in high fat/STZ-induced type 2 diabetic rats.
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- Hassan Dariushnejad
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran; Cardiovascular Research Center, Shahid Rahimi Hospital, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khoramabad, Iran
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- Institute for Vascular Signaling, Center for Molecular Medicine, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfort am Main, Germany
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- Cardiovascular Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Cardiovascular Research Center, Shahid Rahimi Hospital, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khoramabad, Iran.
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Hu C, Feng X, Ma Y, Wei D, Zhang L, Wang S, Ma Y. CircADAMTS16 Inhibits Differentiation and Promotes Proliferation of Bovine Adipocytes by Targeting miR-10167-3p. Cells 2023; 12:cells12081175. [PMID: 37190084 DOI: 10.3390/cells12081175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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Circular RNAs (CircRNAs) are covalently closed-loop non-coding RNA (ncRNA) molecules present in eukaryotes. Numerous studies have demonstrated that circRNAs are important regulators of bovine fat deposition, but their precise mechanisms remain unclear. Previous transcriptome sequencing studies have indicated that circADAMTS16, a circRNA derived from the a disintegrin-like metalloproteinases with the thrombospondin motif 16 (ADAMTS16) gene, is high expressed in bovine adipose tissue. This gives a hint that the circRNA may be involved in the process of bovine lipid metabolism. In this study, the targeting relationship between circADAMTS16 and miR-10167-3p was verified using a dual-luciferase reporter assay. Then, the functions of circADAMTS16 and miR-10167-3p in bovine adipocytes were explored through gain-of-function and lose-of-function. The mRNA expression levels of genes were detected by real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR), and lipid droplet formation was phenotypically evaluated by Oil Red O staining. Cell proliferation and apoptosis were detected using CCK-8, EdU, and flow cytometry. We demonstrated that circADAMTS16 targeted binding to miR-10167-3p. The up-regulation of circADAMTS16 inhibited the differentiation of bovine preadipocytes, and the overexpression of miR-10167-3p promoted the differentiation of bovine preadipocytes. Meanwhile, CCK-8 and EdU results indicated that circADAMTS16 promoted adipocyte proliferation. Subsequently, flow cytometry analysis showed that circADAMTS16 promoted cell transition from G0/G1 phase to S phase, and inhibited cell apoptosis. However, up-regulation of miR-10167-3p inhibited cell proliferation and promoted apoptosis. Briefly, circADAMTS16 inhibited the differentiation and promotes the proliferation of bovine adipocytes by targeting miR-10167-3p during bovine fat deposition, which provides new insights into the mechanism of circRNAs regulation of beef quality.
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- Chunli Hu
- Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular and Cellular Breeding of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, College of Animal Science and Technology, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular and Cellular Breeding of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, College of Animal Science and Technology, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular and Cellular Breeding of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, College of Animal Science and Technology, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular and Cellular Breeding of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, College of Animal Science and Technology, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular and Cellular Breeding of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, College of Animal Science and Technology, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular and Cellular Breeding of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, College of Animal Science and Technology, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular and Cellular Breeding of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, College of Animal Science and Technology, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
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Hu X, Jiang C, Hu N, Hong S. ADAMTS1 induces epithelial-mesenchymal transition pathway in non-small cell lung cancer by regulating TGF-β. Aging (Albany NY) 2023; 15:2097-2114. [PMID: 36947712 PMCID: PMC10085599 DOI: 10.18632/aging.204594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023]
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Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for approximately 80% of all lung cancers. Identifying key molecular targets related to the initiation, development, and metastasis of lung cancer is important for its diagnosis and target therapy. The ADAMTS families of multidomain extracellular protease enzymes have been reported to be involved in many physiological processes. In this study, we found that ADAMTS1 was highly expressed in NSCLC tissues, which promoted cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) of NSCLC cells. In the NSCLC tumor metastasis model involving nude mice, overexpression of ADAMTS1 promoted EMT and lung metastasis of tumor cells. Moreover, ADAMTS1 positively regulated TGF-β expression, and TGF-β was highly expressed in NSCLC tumor tissues. si-TGF-β or inhibition of TGF-β expression through the short peptide KTFR on ADAMTS1 protein could reverse the oncogenic effects of ADAMTS1 on lung cancer cells. Taken together, ADAMTS1 functioned as an oncogene in NSCLC cells by promoting TGF-β expression, indicating that ADAMTS1 has important regulatory roles in the progression of NSCLC.
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- Xueqian Hu
- Department of Oncology, Ningbo Municipal Hospital of TCM, Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Oncology, Ningbo Municipal Hospital of TCM, Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Division, Ningbo Municipal Hospital of TCM, Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ningbo Municipal Hospital of TCM, Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Ningbo, China
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In Silico Pan-Cancer Analysis Reveals Prognostic Role of the Erythroferrone (ERFE) Gene in Human Malignancies. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24021725. [PMID: 36675239 PMCID: PMC9864255 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24021725] [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: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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The erythroferrone gene (ERFE), also termed CTRP15, belongs to the C1q tumor necrosis factor-related protein (CTRP) family. Despite multiple reports about the involvement of CTRPs in cancer, the role of ERFE in cancer progression is largely unknown. We previously found that ERFE was upregulated in erythroid progenitors in myelodysplastic syndromes and strongly predicted overall survival. To understand the potential molecular interactions and identify cues for further functional investigation and the prognostic impact of ERFE in other malignancies, we performed a pan-cancer in silico analysis utilizing the Cancer Genome Atlas datasets. Our analysis shows that the ERFE mRNA is significantly overexpressed in 22 tumors and affects the prognosis in 11 cancer types. In certain tumors such as breast cancer and adrenocortical carcinoma, ERFE overexpression has been associated with the presence of oncogenic mutations and a higher tumor mutational burden. The expression of ERFE is co-regulated with the factors and pathways involved in cancer progression and metastasis, including activated pathways of the cell cycle, extracellular matrix/tumor microenvironment, G protein-coupled receptor, NOTCH, WNT, and PI3 kinase-AKT. Moreover, ERFE expression influences intratumoral immune cell infiltration. Conclusively, ERFE is aberrantly expressed in pan-cancer and can potentially function as a prognostic biomarker based on its putative functions during tumorigenesis and tumor development.
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Lazewski D, Kucinska M, Potapskiy E, Kuzminska J, Popenda L, Tezyk A, Goslinski T, Wierzchowski M, Murias M. Enhanced Cytotoxic Activity of PEGylated Curcumin Derivatives: Synthesis, Structure-Activity Evaluation, and Biological Activity. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24021467. [PMID: 36674983 PMCID: PMC9867315 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24021467] [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: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 12/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Curcumin has been modified in various ways to broaden its application in medicine and address its limitations. In this study, we present a series of curcumin-based derivatives obtained by replacing the hydroxy groups in the feruloyl moiety with polyethylene glycol (PEG) chains and the addition of the BF2 moiety to the carbonyl groups. Tested compounds were screened for their cytotoxic activity toward two bladder cancer cell lines, 5637 and SCaBER, and a noncancerous cell line derived from lung fibroblasts (MRC-5). Cell viability was analyzed under normoxic and hypoxic conditions (1% oxygen). Structure-activity relationships (SARs) are discussed, and curcumin derivatives equipped within feruloyl moieties with 3-methoxy and 4-{2-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy} substituents (5) were selected for further analysis. Compound 5 did not affect the viability of MRC-5 cells and exerted a stronger cytotoxic effect under hypoxic conditions. However, the flow cytometry studies showed that PEGylation did not improve cellular uptake. Another observation was that the lack of serum proteins limits the intracellular uptake of curcumin derivative 5. The preliminary mechanism of action studies indicated that compound 5 under hypoxic conditions induced G2/M arrest in a dose-dependent manner and increased the expression of stress-related proteins such as p21/CIP1, phosphorylated HSP27, ADAMTS-1, and phosphorylated JNK. In summary, the results of the studies indicated that PEGylated curcumin is a more potent compound against bladder cancer cell lines than the parent compound, and derivative 5 is worthy of further investigation to clarify its mechanism of anticancer action under hypoxic conditions.
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- Dawid Lazewski
- Department of Chemical Technology of Drugs, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Grunwaldzka 6 Street, 60-780 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Toxicology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Dojazd 30 Street, 60-631 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Chemical Technology of Drugs, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Grunwaldzka 6 Street, 60-780 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Grunwaldzka 6 Street, 60-780 Poznan, Poland
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- NanoBioMedical Centre, Adam Mickiewicz University, Wszechnicy Piastowskiej 3 Street, 61-614 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 10 Street, 60-806 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Chemical Technology of Drugs, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Grunwaldzka 6 Street, 60-780 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Chemical Technology of Drugs, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Grunwaldzka 6 Street, 60-780 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Toxicology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Dojazd 30 Street, 60-631 Poznan, Poland
- Center for Advanced Technology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Uniwersytetu Poznanskiego 10 Street, 61-614 Poznan, Poland
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Angiogenesis-Browning Interplay Mediated by Asprosin-Knockout Contributes to Weight Loss in Mice with Obesity. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232416166. [PMID: 36555807 PMCID: PMC9783228 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232416166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Asprosin (ASP) is a recently identified adipokine secreted by white adipose tissue (WAT). It plays important roles in the maintenance of glucose homeostasis in the fasting state and in the occurrence and development of obesity. However, there is no report on whether and how ASP would inhibit angiogenesis and fat browning in the mouse adipose microenvironment. Therefore, the study sought to investigate the effects of ASP-knockout on angiogenesis and fat browning, and to identify the interaction between them in the ASP-knockout mouse adipose microenvironment. In the experiments in vivo, the ASP-knockout alleviated the obesity induced by a high fat diet (HFD) and increased the expressions of the browning-related proteins including uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1), PRD1-BF-1-RIZ1 homologus domain-containing protein-16 (PRDM16) and PPAR gamma coactivator 1 (PGC1-α) and the endothelial cell marker (CD31). In the experiments in vitro, treatment with the conditional medium (CM) from ASP-knockout adipocytes (ASP-/--CM) significantly promoted the proliferation, migration and angiogenesis of vascular endothelial cells, and increased the expressions of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)/vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2) and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (AKT)/endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) pathway proteins. In addition, the treatment with CM from endothelial cells (EC-CM) markedly reduced the accumulation of lipid droplets and increased the expressions of the browning-related proteins and the mitochondrial contents. Moreover, the treatment with EC-CM significantly improved the energy metabolism in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. These results highlight that ASP-knockout can promote the browning and angiogenesis of WAT, and the fat browning and angiogenesis can interact in the mouse adipose microenvironment, which contributes to weight loss in the mice with obesity.
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Berenjabad NJ, Nejati V, Rezaie J. Angiogenic ability of human endothelial cells was decreased following senescence induction with hydrogen peroxide: possible role of vegfr-2/akt-1 signaling pathway. BMC Mol Cell Biol 2022; 23:31. [PMID: 35879650 PMCID: PMC9310472 DOI: 10.1186/s12860-022-00435-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
Many attempts are used to discover mechanisms driving impaired angiogenesis in age-related diseases. Angiogenesis is highly regulated by different signaling pathways. Here, we investigated the angiogenesis potential of human endothelial cells (ECs) upon exposure to hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), a cellular senescent factor.
Results
Data showed that the wound healing rate of HUVECs decreased upon incubation with H2O2 (P < 0.05). LOX activity and NO production were decreased in H2O2 treated cells (P < 0.05). Expression of miR-126 and VEGFR-2 up-regulated, while expression of miR-373 and HSP-70 up = regulated in H2O2 -induced cells (P < 0.05). In addition, we found that protein levels of p-Akt-1, VCAM-1, MMP-9, and IL-6 decreased in treated cells (P < 0.05).
Conclusions
Our data showed that H2O2 reduced the angiogenic response of HUVECs in vitro, which may be due to impairment of the VEGFR-2 signaling pathway.
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Tao J, Li X, Liang C, Liu Y, Zhou J. Expression of basement membrane genes and their prognostic significance in clear cell renal cell carcinoma patients. Front Oncol 2022; 12:1026331. [PMID: 36353536 PMCID: PMC9637577 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.1026331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 08/04/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is a malignant tumor with limited treatment options. A recent study confirmed the involvement of basement membrane (BM) genes in the progression of many cancers. Therefore, we studied the role and prognostic significance of BM genes in ccRCC. METHODS Co-expression analysis of ccRCC-related information deposited in The Cancer Genome Atlas database and a BM geneset from a recent study was conducted. The differentially expressed BM genes were validated using quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression and univariate Cox regression analyses were performed to identify a BM gene signature with prognostic significance for ccRCC. Multivariate Cox regression, time-dependent receiver operating characteristic, Kaplan-Meier, and nomogram analyses were implemented to appraise the prognostic ability of the signature and the findings were further verified using a Gene Expression Omnibus dataset. Additionally, immune cell infiltration and and pathway enrichment analyses were performed using ImmuCellAI and Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA), respectively. Finally, the DSIGDB dataset was used to screen small-molecule therapeutic drugs that may be useful in treating ccRCC patients. RESULTS We identified 108 BM genes exhibiting different expression levels compared to that in normal kidney tissues, among which 32 genes had prognostic values. The qRT-PCR analyses confirmed that the expression patterns of four of the ten selected genes were the same as the predicted ones. Additionally, we successfully established and validated a ccRCC patient prediction model based on 16 BM genes and observed that the model function is an independent predictor. GSEA revealed that differentially expressed BM genes mainly displayed significant enrichment of tumor and metabolic signaling cascades. The BM gene signature was also associated with immune cell infiltration and checkpoints. Eight small-molecule drugs may have therapeutic effects on ccRCC patients. CONCLUSION This study explored the function of BM genes in ccRCC for the first time. Reliable prognostic biomarkers that affect the survival of ccRCC patients were determined, and a BM gene-based prognostic model was established.
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Affiliation(s)
- Junyue Tao
- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Institute of Urology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Genitourinary Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Institute of Urology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Genitourinary Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Institute of Urology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Genitourinary Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Institute of Urology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Genitourinary Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Institute of Urology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Genitourinary Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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The Novel Protein ADAMTS16 Promotes Gastric Carcinogenesis by Targeting IFI27 through the NF-κb Signaling Pathway. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231911022. [PMID: 36232317 PMCID: PMC9570124 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231911022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2022] [Revised: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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A disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs 16 (ADAMTS16) has been reported to be involved in the pathogenesis of solid cancers. However, its role in gastric cancer (GC) is unclear. In this study, the role of ADAMTS16 in gastric cancer was investigated. The effects of ADAMTS16 on cell migration, invasion, and proliferation were investigated by functional experiments in vivo and in vitro. Downstream signal pathways of ADAMTS16 were confirmed by using bioinformatics analysis, co-immunoprecipitation, and immunofluorescence. Meanwhile, bioinformatics analysis, qRT-PCR, western blot, and dual-luciferase reporter gene analysis assays were used to identify ADAMTS16 targets. The expression of ADAMTS16 in GC was analyzed in public datasets. The expression of ADAMTS16 and its correlations with the clinical characteristics of GC were investigated by immunohistochemistry. Ectopic ADAMTS16 expression significantly promoted tumor cell migration, invasion, and growth. Bioinformatics analysis and western blot showed that ADAMTS16 upregulated the IFI27 protein through the NF-κb pathway, which was confirmed by immunofluorescence and western blot. Dual-luciferase reporter gene analysis identified a binding site between P65 and IFI27 that may be directly involved in the transcriptional regulation of IFI27. IFI27 knockdown reversed the promoting effect of ADAMTS16 on cell invasion, migration, and proliferation indicating that ADAMTS16 acts on GC cells by targeting the NF-κb/IFI27 axis. ADAMTS16 was associated with poor prognosis in clinical characteristics. ADAMTS16 promotes cell migration, invasion, and proliferation by targeting IFI27 through the NF-κB pathway and is a potential progressive and survival biomarker of GC.
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Lee HC, Chang CY, Huang YC, Wu KL, Chiang HH, Chang YY, Liu LX, Hung JY, Hsu YL, Wu YY, Tsai YM. Downregulated ADAMTS1 Incorporating A2M Contributes to Tumorigenesis and Alters Tumor Immune Microenvironment in Lung Adenocarcinoma. BIOLOGY 2022; 11:biology11050760. [PMID: 35625488 PMCID: PMC9139094 DOI: 10.3390/biology11050760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Simple Summary Lung cancer is the most dreadful cancer type and has the worst cancer-related clinical outcomes. This study used specimens from the in-house lung cancer cohort and public cohort to verify the roles of downregulated ADAMTS1, a protease remodeling extracellular matrix, to facilitate cancer promotion and progress. Based on the clinical specimens, cell and animal study with the aid of the public databases, we concluded that downregulated expression of ADAMTS1 might promote tumor progression and metastasis and modify the tumor microenvironment in lung cancer. Further investigation would be required for its application in treating lung cancer. Abstract Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) still holds the most dreadful clinical outcomes worldwide. Despite advanced treatment strategies, there are still some unmet needs. Next-generation sequencing of large-scale cancer genomics discovery projects combined with bioinformatics provides the opportunity to take a step forward in meeting clinical conditions. Based on in-house and The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) cohorts, the results showed decreased levels of ADAMTS1 conferred poor survival compared with normal parts. Gene set enrichment analyses (GSEA) indicated the negative correlation between ADAMTS1 and the potential roles of epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT), metastasis, and poor prognosis in LUAD patients. With the knockdown of ADAMTS1, A549 lung cancer cells exhibited more aggressive behaviors such as EMT and increased migration, resulting in cancer metastasis in a mouse model. The pathway interaction network disclosed the linkage of downregulated α2-macroglobulin (A2M), which regulates EMT and metastasis. Furthermore, immune components analysis indicated a positive relationship between ADAMTS1 and the infiltrating levels of multiple immune cells, especially anticancer CD4+ T cells in LUAD. Notably, ADAMTS1 expression was also inversely correlated with the accumulation of immunosuppressive myeloid-derived suppressor cells and regulatory T cells, implying the downregulated ADAMTS1 mediated immune adjustment to fit the tumor survival disadvantages in LUAD patients. In conclusion, our study indicates that ADAMTS1 interacts with A2M in regulating EMT and metastasis in LUAD. Additionally, ADAMTS1 contributes to poor prognosis and immune infiltration in LUAD patients
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- Hsiao-Chen Lee
- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan; (H.-C.L.); (C.-Y.C.); (Y.-C.H.); (K.-L.W.); (L.-X.L.); (J.-Y.H.); (Y.-L.H.)
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan; (H.-C.L.); (C.-Y.C.); (Y.-C.H.); (K.-L.W.); (L.-X.L.); (J.-Y.H.); (Y.-L.H.)
- Department of Anatomy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan; (H.-C.L.); (C.-Y.C.); (Y.-C.H.); (K.-L.W.); (L.-X.L.); (J.-Y.H.); (Y.-L.H.)
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- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan; (H.-C.L.); (C.-Y.C.); (Y.-C.H.); (K.-L.W.); (L.-X.L.); (J.-Y.H.); (Y.-L.H.)
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan;
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan;
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan;
- Division of General Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan; (H.-C.L.); (C.-Y.C.); (Y.-C.H.); (K.-L.W.); (L.-X.L.); (J.-Y.H.); (Y.-L.H.)
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- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan; (H.-C.L.); (C.-Y.C.); (Y.-C.H.); (K.-L.W.); (L.-X.L.); (J.-Y.H.); (Y.-L.H.)
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan;
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan; (H.-C.L.); (C.-Y.C.); (Y.-C.H.); (K.-L.W.); (L.-X.L.); (J.-Y.H.); (Y.-L.H.)
- Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Drug Development and Value Creation Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan;
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- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan; (H.-C.L.); (C.-Y.C.); (Y.-C.H.); (K.-L.W.); (L.-X.L.); (J.-Y.H.); (Y.-L.H.)
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan;
- Drug Development and Value Creation Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan;
- Correspondence:
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Ciereszko A, Dietrich MA, Słowińska M, Nynca J, Ciborowski M, Kaczmarek MM, Myszczyński K, Kiśluk J, Majewska A, Michalska-Falkowska A, Kodzik N, Reszeć J, Sierko E, Nikliński J. Application of two-dimensional difference gel electrophoresis to identify protein changes between center, margin, and adjacent non-tumor tissues obtained from non-small-cell lung cancer with adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma subtype. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0268073. [PMID: 35512017 PMCID: PMC9071164 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Lung cancer is responsible for the most cancer-related mortality worldwide and the mechanism of its development is poorly understood. Proteomics has become a powerful tool offering vital knowledge related to cancer development. Using a two-dimensional difference gel electrophoresis (2D-DIGE) approach, we sought to compare tissue samples from non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients taken from the tumor center and tumor margin. Two subtypes of NSCLC, adenocarcinoma (ADC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) were compared. Data are available via ProteomeXchange with identifier PXD032736 and PXD032962 for ADC and SCC, respectively. For ADC proteins, 26 significant canonical pathways were identified, including Rho signaling pathways, a semaphorin neuronal repulsive signaling pathway, and epithelial adherens junction signaling. For SCC proteins, nine significant canonical pathways were identified, including hypoxia-inducible factor-1α signaling, thyroid hormone biosynthesis, and phagosome maturation. Proteins differentiating the tumor center and tumor margin were linked to cancer invasion and progression, including cell migration, adhesion and invasion, cytoskeletal structure, protein folding, anaerobic metabolism, tumor angiogenesis, EMC transition, epithelial adherens junctions, and inflammatory responses. In conclusion, we identified several proteins that are important for the better characterization of tumor development and molecular specificity of both lung cancer subtypes. We also identified proteins that may be important as biomarkers and/or targets for anticancer therapy.
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- Andrzej Ciereszko
- Department of Gametes and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Gametes and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Gametes and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Gametes and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Metabolomics Laboratory, Clinical Research Centre, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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- Molecular Biology Laboratory, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research Polish Academy of Sciences, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Molecular Biology Laboratory, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research Polish Academy of Sciences, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Molecular Biology, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Gametes and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Gametes and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Medical Pathomorphology, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Oncology, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Molecular Biology, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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Bhagavatheeswaran S, Ramachandran V, Shanmugam S, Balakrishnan A. Isopimpinellin extends antiangiogenic effect through overexpression of miR-15b-5p and downregulating angiogenic stimulators. Mol Biol Rep 2021; 49:279-291. [PMID: 34709570 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-021-06870-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Angiogenesis is the formation of new blood vessels from an existing vasculature through a series of processes such as activation, proliferation, and directed migration of endothelial cells. Angiogenesis is instrumental in the metastatic spread of tumors. Isopimpinellin, a furanocoumarin group of phytochemicals, is an anticarcinogenic agent. However, no studies have proven its antiangiogenic effects. The current study thus aimed to screen the antiangiogenic effect of isopimpinellin. METHODS AND RESULTS Human Umblical Vein Endothelial Cell (HUVEC) as an in vitro model and zebrafish embryos as an in vivo model was used in this study. The experimental results showed that isopimpinellin effectively inhibited HUVEC proliferation, invasion, migration, and tube formation, which are the key steps in angiogenesis by markedly suppressing the expression of pro-angiogenic genes VEGF, AKT, and HIF-1α. In addition, isopimpinellin exerts its anti-angiogenic effect through the regulation of miR-15b-5p and miR-542-3p. Furthermore, in zebrafish embryos, isopimpinellin inhibited the development of intersegmental vessels (ISVs) through the significant downregulation of all pro-angiogenic genes vegf, vegfr2, survivin, angpt-1, angpt-2, and tie-2. CONCLUSION Collectively, these experimental findings offer novel insights into the antiangiogenic nature of isopimpinellin and open new avenues for therapeutic approaches.
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- Department of Genetics, Dr. ALM PG IBMS, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600113, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Neuro Science, Texas Tech University Health Sciences, Lubbock, TX, 79430, USA
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- Department of Genetics, Dr. ALM PG IBMS, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600113, India.
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Network pharmacology research and experimental verification of Huangqi (Astragalus Radix) and Jinyingzi (Rosae Laevigatae Fructus) in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia. DIGITAL CHINESE MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.dcmed.2021.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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