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Angelone T, Rocca C, Lionetti V, Penna C, Pagliaro P. Expanding the Frontiers of Guardian Antioxidant Selenoproteins in Cardiovascular Pathophysiology. Antioxid Redox Signal 2024; 40:369-432. [PMID: 38299513 DOI: 10.1089/ars.2023.0285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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Significance: Physiological levels of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (ROS/RNS) function as fundamental messengers for many cellular and developmental processes in the cardiovascular system. ROS/RNS involved in cardiac redox-signaling originate from diverse sources, and their levels are tightly controlled by key endogenous antioxidant systems that counteract their accumulation. However, dysregulated redox-stress resulting from inefficient removal of ROS/RNS leads to inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and cell death, contributing to the development and progression of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Recent Advances: Basic and clinical studies demonstrate the critical role of selenium (Se) and selenoproteins (unique proteins that incorporate Se into their active site in the form of the 21st proteinogenic amino acid selenocysteine [Sec]), including glutathione peroxidase and thioredoxin reductase, in cardiovascular redox homeostasis, representing a first-line enzymatic antioxidant defense of the heart. Increasing attention has been paid to emerging selenoproteins in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) (i.e., a multifunctional intracellular organelle whose disruption triggers cardiac inflammation and oxidative stress, leading to multiple CVD), which are crucially involved in redox balance, antioxidant activity, and calcium and ER homeostasis. Critical Issues: This review focuses on endogenous antioxidant strategies with therapeutic potential, particularly selenoproteins, which are very promising but deserve more detailed and clinical studies. Future Directions: The importance of selective selenoproteins in embryonic development and the consequences of their mutations and inborn errors highlight the need to improve knowledge of their biological function in myocardial redox signaling. This could facilitate the development of personalized approaches for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of CVD. Antioxid. Redox Signal. 40, 369-432.
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- Tommaso Angelone
- Cellular and Molecular Cardiovascular Pathophysiology Laboratory, Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences (DiBEST), University of Calabria, Rende, Italy
- National Institute of Cardiovascular Research (INRC), Bologna, Italy
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- Cellular and Molecular Cardiovascular Pathophysiology Laboratory, Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences (DiBEST), University of Calabria, Rende, Italy
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- Unit of Translational Critical Care Medicine, Laboratory of Basic and Applied Medical Sciences, Interdisciplinary Research Center "Health Science," Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa, Italy
- UOSVD Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Fondazione Toscana "Gabriele Monasterio," Pisa, Italy
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- National Institute of Cardiovascular Research (INRC), Bologna, Italy
- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, Orbassano, Italy
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- National Institute of Cardiovascular Research (INRC), Bologna, Italy
- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, Orbassano, Italy
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Yu SS, Du JL. Current views on selenoprotein S in the pathophysiological processes of diabetes-induced atherosclerosis: potential therapeutics and underlying biomarkers. Diabetol Metab Syndr 2024; 16:5. [PMID: 38172976 PMCID: PMC10763436 DOI: 10.1186/s13098-023-01247-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) consistently ranks as the primary mortality factor among diabetic people. A thorough comprehension of the pathophysiological routes and processes activated by atherosclerosis (AS) caused by diabetes mellitus (DM), together with the recognition of new contributing factors, could lead to the discovery of crucial biomarkers and the development of innovative drugs against atherosclerosis. Selenoprotein S (SELENOS) has been implicated in the pathology and progression of numerous conditions, including diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity, and insulin resistance (IR)-all recognized contributors to endothelial dysfunction (ED), a precursor event to diabetes-induced AS. Hepatic-specific deletion of SELENOS accelerated the onset and progression of obesity, impaired glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity, and increased hepatic triglycerides (TG) and diacylglycerol (DAG) accumulation; SELENOS expression in subcutaneous and omental adipose tissue was elevated in obese human subjects, and act as a positive regulator for adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes; knockdown of SELENOS in Min6 β-cells induced β-cell apoptosis and reduced cell proliferation. SELENOS also participates in the early stages of AS, notably by enhancing endothelial function, curbing the expression of adhesion molecules, and lessening leukocyte recruitment-actions that collectively reduce the formation of foam cells. Furthermore, SELENOS forestalls the apoptosis of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) and macrophages, mitigates vascular calcification, and alleviates inflammation in macrophages and CD4+ T cells. These actions help stifle the creation of unstable plaque characterized by thinner fibrous caps, larger necrotic cores, heightened inflammation, and more extensive vascular calcification-features seen in advanced atherosclerotic lesion development. Additionally, serum SELENOS could function as a potential biomarker, and SELENOS single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) rs4965814, rs28628459, and rs9806366, might be effective gene markers for atherosclerosis-related diseases in diabetes. This review accentuates the pathophysiological processes of atherosclerosis in diabetes and amasses current evidence on SELENOS's potential therapeutic benefits or as predictive biomarkers in the various stages of diabetes-induced atherosclerosis.
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- Shan-Shan Yu
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116011, Liaoning, China
- Dalian Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic Diseases and the Vascular Complications, Dalian, 116011, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116011, Liaoning, China.
- Dalian Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic Diseases and the Vascular Complications, Dalian, 116011, Liaoning, China.
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den Hartigh LJ, May KS, Zhang XS, Chait A, Blaser MJ. Serum amyloid A and metabolic disease: evidence for a critical role in chronic inflammatory conditions. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1197432. [PMID: 37396595 PMCID: PMC10311072 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1197432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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Serum amyloid A (SAA) subtypes 1-3 are well-described acute phase reactants that are elevated in acute inflammatory conditions such as infection, tissue injury, and trauma, while SAA4 is constitutively expressed. SAA subtypes also have been implicated as playing roles in chronic metabolic diseases including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, and possibly in autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease. Distinctions between the expression kinetics of SAA in acute inflammatory responses and chronic disease states suggest the potential for differentiating SAA functions. Although circulating SAA levels can rise up to 1,000-fold during an acute inflammatory event, elevations are more modest (∼5-fold) in chronic metabolic conditions. The majority of acute-phase SAA derives from the liver, while in chronic inflammatory conditions SAA also derives from adipose tissue, the intestine, and elsewhere. In this review, roles for SAA subtypes in chronic metabolic disease states are contrasted to current knowledge about acute phase SAA. Investigations show distinct differences between SAA expression and function in human and animal models of metabolic disease, as well as sexual dimorphism of SAA subtype responses.
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- Laura J. den Hartigh
- Department of Medicine, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology, and Nutrition, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
- Diabetes Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology, and Nutrition, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
- Diabetes Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology, and Nutrition, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
- Diabetes Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, United States
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Wang H, Li Z, Liu Y, Zhang M, Shi Y, Zhang Y, Mi G, Wang M, He Y, Chen Y, Chen C, Chen J. Effects of Selenoprotein S Knockdown on Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in ATDC5 Cells and Gene Expression Profiles in Hypertrophic Chondrocytes. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:1965-1976. [PMID: 35725994 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03313-4] [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: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Selenoprotein S (SelS), a member of the selenoprotein family, is mainly located on the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) membrane. SelS is involved in a variety of biological processes, including oxidative stress, inflammation, glucose metabolism regulation, and ER-associated protein degradation (ERAD). This study was designed to explore the role of SelS in chondrocytes. It was confirmed that SelS is a Se-sensitive selenoprotein in low-selenium rat and cell models. ER stress was not induced in SelS knockdown ATDC5 cells. However, treatment of ATDC5 cells with tunicamycin (Tm), an ER stress inducer, increased the expression of SelS, and knockdown of SelS aggravated ER stress induced by Tm, suggesting that SelS is a regulatory molecule involved in ER stress in chondrocytes. Both osteoarthritis and Kashin-Beck disease are osteochondral diseases associated with hypertrophic chondrocyte abnormalities. Therefore, ATDC5 cells were induced to hypertrophic chondrocytes. SelS was knocked down and RNA sequencing was performed. Bioinformatics analysis of the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) revealed that SelS knockdown affected a variety of biological processes, including cell adhesion, osteoclast differentiation, and extracellular matrix homeostasis. Collectively, this study verified that SelS is sensitive to selenium levels and is an ER stress-responsive molecule. Knocking down SelS can cause abnormal expression of adhesion molecules and matrix homeostasis disorder in hypertrophic chondrocytes.
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- Hui Wang
- Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases in the Education Ministry and Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases in Ministry of Health, School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases in the Education Ministry and Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases in Ministry of Health, School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases in the Education Ministry and Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases in Ministry of Health, School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases in the Education Ministry and Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases in Ministry of Health, School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases in the Education Ministry and Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases in Ministry of Health, School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases in the Education Ministry and Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases in Ministry of Health, School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases in the Education Ministry and Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases in Ministry of Health, School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases in the Education Ministry and Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases in Ministry of Health, School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases in the Education Ministry and Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases in Ministry of Health, School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases in the Education Ministry and Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases in Ministry of Health, School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4072, Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases in the Education Ministry and Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases in Ministry of Health, School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
- Clinical Research Center for Endemic Disease of Shaanxi Province, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
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Ghelichkhani F, Gonzalez FA, Kapitonova MA, Schaefer-Ramadan S, Liu J, Cheng R, Rozovsky S. Selenoprotein S: A versatile disordered protein. Arch Biochem Biophys 2022; 731:109427. [PMID: 36241082 PMCID: PMC10026367 DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2022.109427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Selenoprotein S (selenos) is a small, intrinsically disordered membrane protein that is associated with various cellular functions, such as inflammatory processes, cellular stress response, protein quality control, and signaling pathways. It is primarily known for its contribution to the ER-associated degradation (ERAD) pathway, which governs the extraction of misfolded proteins or misassembled protein complexes from the ER to the cytosol for degradation by the proteasome. However, selenos's other cellular roles in signaling are equally vital, including the control of transcription factors and cytokine levels. Consequently, genetic polymorphisms of selenos are associated with increased risk for diabetes, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular diseases, while high expression levels correlate with poor prognosis in several cancers. Its inhibitory role in cytokine secretion is also exploited by viruses. Since selenos binds multiple protein complexes, however, its specific contributions to various cellular pathways and diseases have been difficult to establish. Thus, the precise cellular functions of selenos and their interconnectivity have only recently begun to emerge. This review aims to summarize recent insights into the structure, interactome, and cellular roles of selenos.
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- Farid Ghelichkhani
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, 19716, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, 19716, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, 19716, USA
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- Enlaza Therapeutics, 11099 N. Torrey Pines Rd, suite 290, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- NGM Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., 333 Oyster Point Blvd, South San Francisco, CA, 94080, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, 19716, USA.
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Zhao J, Zou H, Huo Y, Wei X, Li Y. Emerging roles of selenium on metabolism and type 2 diabetes. Front Nutr 2022; 9:1027629. [PMID: 36438755 PMCID: PMC9686347 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1027629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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Selenium is recognized as an essential element for human health and enters human body mainly via diet. Selenium is a key constituent in selenoproteins, which exert essential biological functions, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Several selenoproteins including glutathione peroxidases, selenoprotein P and selenoprotein S are known to play roles in the regulation of type 2 diabetes. Although there is a close association between certain selenoproteins with glucose metabolism or insulin resistance, the relationship between selenium and type 2 diabetes is complex and remains uncertain. Here we review recent advances in the field with an emphasis on roles of selenium on metabolism and type 2 diabetes. Understanding the association between selenium and type 2 diabetes is important for developing clinical practice guidelines, establishing and implementing effective public health policies, and ultimately combating relative health issues.
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Wang C, Ran R, Jin X, Zhu X. Plasma and vitreous selenium concentrations in patients with type 2 diabetes and diabetic retinopathy. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e30877. [PMID: 36181067 PMCID: PMC9524938 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000030877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This work aimed to determine and compare plasma and vitreous selenium (Se) concentrations in patients with type 2 diabetes and diabetic retinopathy (DR). METHODS A total of 60 type-2-diabetes patients including 20 without DR, 20 with non-proliferative DR (NPDR), and 20 with proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR), were involved in this study. Blood plasma samples were collected from above 60 patients and 20 normal controls (without diabetes). Twenty control vitreous samples were obtained from the eyes presenting a macular hole and epimacular membrane. Vitreous samples were also collected from PDR patients receiving one-week intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy or not. Plasma and vitreous Se concentrations were determined by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. RESULTS Plasma Se concentrations in PDR patients (163.74 ± 32.68 μg/L) were significantly higher than those in normal control patients (121.59 ± 28.33 μg/L), NPDR patients (130.34 ± 29.11 μg/L), and the patients without DR (81.23 ± 20.59 μg/L) (all P < .001). Similarly, Se concentrations in vitreous samples of PDR patients (56.30 ± 12.03 μg/L) were consistently higher than those in control vitreous samples (26.26 ± 6.53 μg/L). In addition, vitreous Se concentrations in PDR patients decreased to 47.76 ± 9.72 μg/L after intravitreal injection of the anti-VEGF drug ranibizumab for one week, which was significantly lower than those before injection (P = .02). Plasma VEGF levels of diabetic patients were lower than those of the normal controls (P < .001). On the contrary, the vitreous VEGF level in the PDR group (913.61 ± 193.32 pg/mL) was significantly higher than that of the normal control group (101.23 ± 21.33 pg/mL) (P < .001). CONCLUSION The elevation of Se concentrations may be an important risk factor in plasma and vitreous with diabetic retinopathy among type-2-diabetes patients. The elevated VEGF may be also closely related to the intraocular Se concentration in PDR patients.
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- Chunmiao Wang
- Department of Ophthalmology, Minda Hospital of Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, Hubei Provence, PR China
- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Occurrence and Intervention of Rheumatic Diseases, Minda Hospital of Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, Hubei Provence, PR China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Minda Hospital of Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, Hubei Provence, PR China
- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Occurrence and Intervention of Rheumatic Diseases, Minda Hospital of Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, Hubei Provence, PR China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Minda Hospital of Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, Hubei Provence, PR China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Minda Hospital of Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, Hubei Provence, PR China
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Jehan C, Cartier D, Bucharles C, Anouar Y, Lihrmann I. Emerging roles of ER-resident selenoproteins in brain physiology and physiopathology. Redox Biol 2022; 55:102412. [PMID: 35917681 PMCID: PMC9344019 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2022.102412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Revised: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The brain has a very high oxygen consumption rate and is particularly sensitive to oxidative stress. It is also the last organ to suffer from a loss of selenium (Se) in case of deficiency. Se is a crucial trace element present in the form of selenocysteine, the 21st proteinogenic amino acid present in selenoproteins, an essential protein family in the brain that participates in redox signaling. Among the most abundant selenoproteins in the brain are glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4), which reduces lipid peroxides and prevents ferroptosis, and selenoproteins W, I, F, K, M, O and T. Remarkably, more than half of them are proteins present in the ER and recent studies have shown their involvement in the maintenance of ER homeostasis, glycoprotein folding and quality control, redox balance, ER stress response signaling pathways and Ca2+ homeostasis. However, their molecular functions remain mostly undetermined. The ER is a highly specialized organelle in neurons that maintains the physical continuity of axons over long distances through its continuous distribution from the cell body to the nerve terminals. Alteration of this continuity can lead to degeneration of distal axons and subsequent neuronal death. Elucidation of the function of ER-resident selenoproteins in neuronal pathophysiology may therefore become a new perspective for understanding the pathophysiology of neurological diseases. Here we summarize what is currently known about each of their molecular functions and their impact on the nervous system during development and stress.
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- Cédric Jehan
- Rouen-Normandie University, UNIROUEN, Inserm, U1239, Neuroendocrine, Endocrine and Germinal Differenciation and Communication Laboratory, Mont-Saint-Aignan Cedex, France; Institute for Research and Innovation in Biomedicine, Rouen, France
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- Rouen-Normandie University, UNIROUEN, Inserm, U1239, Neuroendocrine, Endocrine and Germinal Differenciation and Communication Laboratory, Mont-Saint-Aignan Cedex, France; Institute for Research and Innovation in Biomedicine, Rouen, France
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- Rouen-Normandie University, UNIROUEN, Inserm, U1239, Neuroendocrine, Endocrine and Germinal Differenciation and Communication Laboratory, Mont-Saint-Aignan Cedex, France; Institute for Research and Innovation in Biomedicine, Rouen, France
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- Rouen-Normandie University, UNIROUEN, Inserm, U1239, Neuroendocrine, Endocrine and Germinal Differenciation and Communication Laboratory, Mont-Saint-Aignan Cedex, France; Institute for Research and Innovation in Biomedicine, Rouen, France
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- Rouen-Normandie University, UNIROUEN, Inserm, U1239, Neuroendocrine, Endocrine and Germinal Differenciation and Communication Laboratory, Mont-Saint-Aignan Cedex, France; Institute for Research and Innovation in Biomedicine, Rouen, France.
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Qiao L, Men L, Yu S, Yao J, Li Y, Wang M, Yu Y, Wang N, Ran L, Wu Y, Du J. Hepatic deficiency of selenoprotein S exacerbates hepatic steatosis and insulin resistance. Cell Death Dis 2022; 13:275. [PMID: 35347118 PMCID: PMC8960781 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-022-04716-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Revised: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is closely associated with insulin resistance (IR) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), which are all complex metabolic disorders. Selenoprotein S (SelS) is an endoplasmic reticulum (ER) resident selenoprotein involved in regulating ER stress and has been found to participate in the occurrence and development of IR and T2DM. However, the potential role and mechanism of SelS in NAFLD remains unclear. Here, we analyzed SelS expression in the liver of high-fat diet (HFD)-fed mice and obese T2DM model (db/db) mice and generated hepatocyte-specific SelS knockout (SelSH-KO) mice using the Cre-loxP system. We showed that hepatic SelS expression levels were significantly downregulated in HFD-fed mice and db/db mice. Hepatic SelS deficiency markedly increased ER stress markers in the liver and caused hepatic steatosis via increased fatty acid uptake and reduced fatty acid oxidation. Impaired insulin signaling was detected in the liver of SelSH-KO mice with decreased phosphorylation levels of insulin receptor substrate 1 (IRS1) and protein kinase B (PKB/Akt), which ultimately led to disturbed glucose homeostasis. Meanwhile, our results showed hepatic protein kinase Cɛ (PKCɛ) activation participated in the negative regulation of insulin signaling in SelSH-KO mice. Moreover, the inhibitory effect of SelS on hepatic steatosis and IR was confirmed by SelS overexpression in primary hepatocytes in vitro. Thus, we conclude that hepatic SelS plays a key role in regulating hepatic lipid accumulation and insulin action, suggesting that SelS may be a potential intervention target for the prevention and treatment of NAFLD and T2DM.
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- Lu Qiao
- Department of Endocrinology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Dalian Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic Diseases and the Vascular Complications, Dalian, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Dalian Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic Diseases and the Vascular Complications, Dalian, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Dalian Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic Diseases and the Vascular Complications, Dalian, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Dalian Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic Diseases and the Vascular Complications, Dalian, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Dalian Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic Diseases and the Vascular Complications, Dalian, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Dalian Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic Diseases and the Vascular Complications, Dalian, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Dalian Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic Diseases and the Vascular Complications, Dalian, China
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- Institute for Genome Engineered Animal Models of Human Diseases, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,National Center of Genetically Engineered Animal Models for International Research, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Institute for Genome Engineered Animal Models of Human Diseases, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,National Center of Genetically Engineered Animal Models for International Research, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Institute for Genome Engineered Animal Models of Human Diseases, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China. .,National Center of Genetically Engineered Animal Models for International Research, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China. .,Department of Molecular Pathobiology, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY, USA.
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- Department of Endocrinology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China. .,Dalian Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic Diseases and the Vascular Complications, Dalian, China.
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Gilak-Dalasm M, Peeri M, Azarbayjani MA. Swimming exercise decreases depression-like behaviour and inflammatory cytokines in a mouse model of type 2 diabetes. Exp Physiol 2021; 106:1981-1991. [PMID: 34347905 DOI: 10.1113/ep089501] [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: 02/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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NEW FINDINGS What is the central question of this study? Can swimming exercise decrease depression-like behaviour and inflammation in type 2 diabetic mice? What is the main finding and its importance? Swimming exercise decreased depression-like behaviour by reducing inflammation in type 2 diabetic mice. Swimming exercise might be useful for the treatment of depression-related disorders in patients with type 2 diabetes. ABSTRACT Clinical and experimental studies have shown that type 2 diabetes is associated with depression-related disorders. Inflammation has been identified as a common mechanism in both type 2 diabetes and depression. Several studies have suggested that swimming exercise might be able to reduce depression-related symptoms. The present study aimed to explore whether swimming exercise can decrease depression-like behaviour in type 2 diabetic mice. To induce type 2 diabetes, male C57BL6 mice were treated with a high-fat diet and streptozocin. Type 2 diabetic animals were subjected to swimming exercise for 4 weeks. Then, depression-like behaviours were evaluated by sucrose preference, novelty-suppressed feeding, social interaction and tail suspension tests. We also measured levels of glucose, insulin and pro-inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-1β and tumour necrosis factor-α in the serum of animals. The results indicated that type 2 diabetes significantly increased anhedonia- and depression-like behaviours in mice. We also found significant increases in glucose, insulin and inflammatory cytokines in diabetic mice. Moreover, swimming exercise reduced anhedonia- and depression-like behaviour in type 2 diabetic mice. Swimming exercise also decreased glucose and inflammatory cytokines in the serum of mice with type 2 diabetes. Collectively, this study demonstrates that swimming exercise decreased depression-like behaviour by reducing inflammation in type 2 diabetic mice. Further clinical studies are needed to validate these findings in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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- Mohadeseh Gilak-Dalasm
- Department of Exercise Physiology, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Exercise Physiology, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Abouelasrar Salama S, Gouwy M, Van Damme J, Struyf S. The turning away of serum amyloid A biological activities and receptor usage. Immunology 2021; 163:115-127. [PMID: 33315264 PMCID: PMC8114209 DOI: 10.1111/imm.13295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Serum amyloid A (SAA) is an acute-phase protein (APP) to which multiple immunological functions have been attributed. Regardless, the true biological role of SAA remains poorly understood. SAA is remarkably conserved in mammalian evolution, thereby suggesting an important biological function. Since its discovery in the 1970s, the majority of researchers have investigated SAA using recombinant forms made available through bacterial expression. Nevertheless, recent studies indicate that these recombinant forms of SAA are unreliable. Indeed, commercial SAA variants have been shown to be contaminated with bacterial products including lipopolysaccharides and lipoproteins. As such, biological activities and receptor usage (TLR2, TLR4) revealed through the use of commercial SAA variants may not reflect the inherent nature of this APP. Within this review, we discuss the biological effects of SAA that have been demonstrated through more solid experimental approaches. SAA takes part in the innate immune response via the recruitment of leucocytes and executes, through pathogen recognition, antimicrobial activity. Knockout animal models implicate SAA in a range of functions, such as regulation of T-cell-mediated responses and monopoiesis. Moreover, through its structural motifs, not only does SAA function as an extracellular matrix protein, but it also binds extracellular matrix proteins. Finally, we here also provide an overview of definite SAA receptor-mediated functions and highlight those that are yet to be validated. The role of FPR2 in SAA-mediated leucocyte recruitment has been confirmed; nevertheless, SAA has been linked to a range of other receptors including CD36, SR-BI/II, RAGE and P2RX7.
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- Sara Abouelasrar Salama
- Laboratory of Molecular Immunology, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Rega Institute for Medical Research, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Molecular Immunology, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Rega Institute for Medical Research, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Molecular Immunology, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Rega Institute for Medical Research, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Molecular Immunology, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Rega Institute for Medical Research, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Li D, Xie P, Zhao S, Zhao J, Yao Y, Zhao Y, Ren G, Liu X. Hepatocytes derived increased SAA1 promotes intrahepatic platelet aggregation and aggravates liver inflammation in NAFLD. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2021; 555:54-60. [PMID: 33813276 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2021.02.124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the pathological manifestation of metabolic syndrome in liver. Its pathological changes may evolve from the initial simple steatosis to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, liver fibrosis and even liver cancer. Numerous studies have proved that platelets play a vital role in liver disease and homeostasis. Particularly, anti-platelet therapy can reduce intrahepatic platelet aggregation and improve the inflammation of fatty liver. Previous study has also confirmed that SAA is a gene closely related to high-fat diet (HFD) induced obesity, and SAA1 can promote liver insulin resistance induced by Palmitate or HFD. Here, we found that SAA1 treated platelets presented increased sensitivity of platelet aggregation, enhanced activation and increased adhesion ability, and such function was partly dependent on Toll-Like Receptor (TLR) 2 signaling. In addition, blocking SAA1 expression in vivo not only inhibited platelet aggregation in the liver tissues of NAFLD mice, but also alleviated the inflammation of fatty liver. In conclusion, our findings identify that HFD-induced hepatic overexpressed SAA1 aggravates fatty liver inflammation by promoting intrahepatic platelet aggregation, these results also imply that SAA1 may serve as a potential target for ameliorating NAFLD.
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- Daoyuan Li
- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou province, PR China; Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou province, PR China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou province, PR China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou province, PR China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou province, PR China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou province, PR China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guiyang, Guizhou province, PR China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Panzhou People's Hospital, Panzhou, Guizhou province, PR China
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- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou province, PR China; Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, Guizhou province, PR China.
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Wang DY, Wu TT, Zheng YY, Ma YT, Xie X. Nomogram developed with selenoprotein S (SelS) genetic variation and clinical characteristics predicting risk of coronary artery disease in a Chinese population. Cardiovasc Diagn Ther 2020; 10:770-777. [PMID: 32968632 DOI: 10.21037/cdt-20-296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Selenoprotein S (SelS) is a novel selenoprotein encoded by the SelS gene on chromosome 15q26.3. SelS is associated with the development of diabetes, dyslipidemia and macrovascular complications. However, the relationship between genetic polymorphisms of SelS and coronary artery disease (CAD) remains unclear. METHODS In the present study, we genotyped four single nucleotide polymorphisms (rs117613208, rs117512970, rs986500879, rs542989868) of SelS gene using direct sequencing method in a case-control study (576 CAD cases and 452 control subjects). Furthermore, we developed a predictive model using SelS genetic variation and clinical variables to predict risk of CAD. RESULTS We found that rs117613208 T allele was more frequent in the CAD cases than that in the controls. Logistic regression analysis suggested after adjustment of other confounders, the difference remained significant between the two groups [odds ratio (OR) =2.107, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.239-3.583, P<0.006]. Using SelS rs117613208 T allele, age, smoking, diabetes, hypertension, apolipoprotein A1 (apoA1), and lipoprotein A [Lp(a)] (GASDLY score), we developed a diagnostic model of CAD (AUC: 0.806, 95% CI: 0.776-0.836, P<0.001, sensitivity: 74.7%, specificity:75.5%). CONCLUSIONS The present study suggested that genetic polymorphism of SelS was independent associated with CAD and GASDLY score may be a novel diagnostic model for CAD in a Chinese population.
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- Ding-Yu Wang
- Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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Selenoprotein S attenuates endothelial dysfunction in a diabetic vascular chip. Exp Gerontol 2020; 137:110963. [DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2020.110963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2020] [Revised: 04/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Association of Selenoprotein S Expression and its Variants with Metabolic Syndrome in Subjects with Cardiovascular Disease. Arch Med Res 2020; 51:535-541. [PMID: 32473750 DOI: 10.1016/j.arcmed.2020.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2019] [Revised: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Selenoproteins S (SELS or VIMP) may regulate cytokine production, and thus play a key role in the control of the inflammatory response. METHODS This study consisted of 136 Iranian patients with cardiovascular disease (65 MetS-affected and 71 MetS un-affected individuals) in the selengene study. Expression of two variants of VIMP including VIMP I and II were analyzed in all subjects using Real-Time PCR and ELISA. RESULTS The level of VIMP was lower in MetS+ compared to the MetS- subjects (p <0.05). We found no significant differences in quantitative expression of VIMP I and VIMP II in both groups. VIMP I reveal a reverse correlation with fasting blood sugar (FBS) (r = -0.45, p = 0.009). Moreover, SELS in protein level has negative correlation with WC (r = -0.171, p = 0.049) and positive correlation with HDL (r = 0.176, p = 0.046). CONCLUSIONS Our study suggests that VIMP in protein level is significantly lower in MetS and shows a reverse correlation with WC and positive correlation with HDL. Therefore, with regard to the functional role of this protein, it is possible to deduce that its lower expression leads to the higher secretion of unfolded proteins into the cytosol and outside the cell, where they cannot play their exact roles in the different pathways. Moreover, the reverse correlation of VIMP I with FBS suggests further consideration of VIMP and its variant VIMP I expression in regards to potential development of major CVD risk factors.
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Huang F, Guo Y, Wang L, Jing L, Chen Z, Lu S, Fu R, Tian L. High glucose and TGF-β1 reduce expression of endoplasmic reticulum-resident selenoprotein S and selenoprotein N in human mesangial cells. Ren Fail 2020; 41:762-769. [PMID: 31880214 PMCID: PMC6735353 DOI: 10.1080/0886022x.2019.1641413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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There are seven endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-resident selenoproteins in human body and they can regulate the inflammation, oxidative stress, and ER stress. We established transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) or high glucose (HG) induced human mesangial cells (HMCs) fibronectin expression model in vitro. Next, the expression changes of seven ER-resident selenoproteins were detected under HG conditions and we found selenoprotein S (SELENOS), selenoprotein N (SELENON) were significantly down-regulated but selenoprotein M was significantly up-regulated in transcription level. Furthermore, we found that TGF-β1 and HG down-regulated the expression of SELENOS and SELENON in a time- and dose-dependent manner, respectively. Finally, SELENOS was knocked down by siRNA and we found that knocking down SELENOS decreased TGF-β1 induced fibronectin expression. Our research indicates the potential value of ER-resident selenoproteins on renal fibrosis.
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- Fumeng Huang
- Department of Nephrology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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Addinsall AB, Wright CR, Kotsiakos TL, Smith ZM, Cook TR, Andrikopoulos S, van der Poel C, Stupka N. Impaired exercise performance is independent of inflammation and cellular stress following genetic reduction or deletion of selenoprotein S. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 2020; 318:R981-R996. [PMID: 32186893 DOI: 10.1152/ajpregu.00321.2019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Selenoprotein S (Seps1) can be protective against oxidative, endoplasmic reticulum (ER), and inflammatory stress. Seps1 global knockout mice are less active, possess compromised fast muscle ex vivo strength, and, depending on context, heightened inflammation. Oxidative, ER, and inflammatory stress modulates contractile function; hence, our aim was to investigate the effects of Seps1 gene dose on exercise performance. Seps1-/- knockout, Seps1-/+ heterozygous, and wild-type mice were randomized to 3 days of incremental, high-intensity treadmill running or a sedentary control group. On day 4, the in situ contractile function of fast tibialis anterior (TA) muscles was determined. Seps1 reduction or deletion compromised exercise capacity, decreasing distance run. TA strength was also reduced. In sedentary Seps1-/- knockout mice, TA fatigability was greater than wild-type mice, and this was ameliorated with exercise. Whereas, in Seps1+/- heterozygous mice, exercise compromised TA endurance. These impairments in exercise capacity and TA contractile function were not associated with increased inflammation or a dysregulated redox state. Seps1 is highly expressed in muscle fibers and blood vessels. Interestingly, Nos1 and Vegfa mRNA transcripts were decreased in TA muscles from Seps1-/- knockout and Seps1-/+ heterozygous mice. Impaired exercise performance with Seps1 reduction or deletion cannot be attributed to heightened cellular stress, but it may potentially be mediated, in part, by the effects of Seps1 on the microvasculature.
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- Alex Bernard Addinsall
- Centre for Molecular and Medical Research, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Molecular and Medical Research, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Molecular and Medical Research, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Medicine-Western Health, The University of Melbourne, St. Albans, Victoria, Australia.,Australian Institute for Musculoskeletal Science, St. Albans, Victoria, Australia
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Hariharan S, Dharmaraj S. Selenium and selenoproteins: it's role in regulation of inflammation. Inflammopharmacology 2020; 28:667-695. [PMID: 32144521 PMCID: PMC7222958 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-020-00690-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 276] [Impact Index Per Article: 69.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2019] [Accepted: 02/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Abstract Selenium is an essential immunonutrient which holds the human’s metabolic activity with its chemical bonds. The organic forms of selenium naturally present in human body are selenocysteine and selenoproteins. These forms have a unique way of synthesis and translational coding. Selenoproteins act as antioxidant warriors for thyroid regulation, male-fertility enhancement, and anti-inflammatory actions. They also participate indirectly in the mechanism of wound healing as oxidative stress reducers. Glutathione peroxidase (GPX) is the major selenoprotein present in the human body, which assists in the control of excessive production of free radical at the site of inflammation. Other than GPX, other selenoproteins include selenoprotein-S that regulates the inflammatory cytokines and selenoprotein-P that serves as an inducer of homeostasis. Previously, reports were mainly focused on the cellular and molecular mechanism of wound healing with reference to various animal models and cell lines. In this review, the role of selenium and its possible routes in translational decoding of selenocysteine, synthesis of selenoproteins, systemic action of selenoproteins and their indirect assimilation in the process of wound healing are explained in detail. Some of the selenium containing compounds which can acts as cancer preventive and therapeutics are also discussed. These compounds directly or indirectly exhibit antioxidant properties which can sustain the intracellular redox status and these activities protect the healthy cells from reactive oxygen species induced oxidative damage. Although the review covers the importance of selenium/selenoproteins in wound healing process, still some unresolved mystery persists which may be resolved in near future. Graphic abstract ![]()
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- Sneha Hariharan
- Department of Biochemistry, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Eachanari Post, Pollachi Main Road, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641021, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Eachanari Post, Pollachi Main Road, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641021, India.
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Wang P, Lu Z, He M, Shi B, Lei X, Shan A. The Effects of Endoplasmic-Reticulum-Resident Selenoproteins in a Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Pig Model Induced by a High-Fat Diet. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12030692. [PMID: 32143527 PMCID: PMC7146353 DOI: 10.3390/nu12030692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2020] [Revised: 02/29/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The present study aimed to investigate the intervention of selenium in the oxidative stress and apoptosis of pig livers, which were induced by a high-fat diet, and the effects of four endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-resident selenoproteins in the process. A 2 × 4 design trial was conducted that included two dietary fat levels (BD = basal diet and HFD = high-fat diet) and four dietary Se supplementation levels (0, 0.3, 1.0, and 3.0 mg/kg of the diet, in the form of sodium selenite (Na2SeO3)). Our results indicated that the HFD significantly increased the activities of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in the serum, as well as the degree of steatosis, the content of malondialdehyde (MDA), the apoptotic rate, and the level of mRNA caspase-3 in the liver compared to their BD counterparts (p < 0.05). Moreover, these parameters in the HFD groups were more significantly reduced (p < 0.05) for a Se concentration of 1.0 mg/kg than for the other concentrations. Further, for both the BD and HFD, the groups supplemented with 1.0 mg/kg Se showed the highest mRNA level of selenoprotein S. In conclusion, the consumption of an HFD can induce oxidative damage and apoptosis in the liver. This shows that the supplementation of Se at 1.0 mg/kg may be the optimum concentration against damage induced by HFD, and Sels may play a key role in this process.
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- Pengzu Wang
- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (P.W.); (Z.L.); (M.H.); (B.S.)
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (P.W.); (Z.L.); (M.H.); (B.S.)
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (P.W.); (Z.L.); (M.H.); (B.S.)
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (P.W.); (Z.L.); (M.H.); (B.S.)
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- Department of Animal Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA;
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (P.W.); (Z.L.); (M.H.); (B.S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel./Fax: +86-0451-55190685
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Hahn A, Kny M, Pablo-Tortola C, Todiras M, Willenbrock M, Schmidt S, Schmoeckel K, Jorde I, Nowak M, Jarosch E, Sommer T, Bröker BM, Felix SB, Scheidereit C, Weber-Carstens S, Butter C, Luft FC, Fielitz J. Serum amyloid A1 mediates myotube atrophy via Toll-like receptors. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle 2020; 11:103-119. [PMID: 31441598 PMCID: PMC7015249 DOI: 10.1002/jcsm.12491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2019] [Revised: 06/28/2019] [Accepted: 07/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Critically ill patients frequently develop muscle atrophy and weakness in the intensive-care-unit setting [intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICUAW)]. Sepsis, systemic inflammation, and acute-phase response are major risk factors. We reported earlier that the acute-phase protein serum amyloid A1 (SAA1) is increased and accumulates in muscle of ICUAW patients, but its relevance was unknown. Our objectives were to identify SAA1 receptors and their downstream signalling pathways in myocytes and skeletal muscle and to investigate the role of SAA1 in inflammation-induced muscle atrophy. METHODS We performed cell-based in vitro and animal in vivo experiments. The atrophic effect of SAA1 on differentiated C2C12 myotubes was investigated by analysing gene expression, protein content, and the atrophy phenotype. We used the cecal ligation and puncture model to induce polymicrobial sepsis in wild type mice, which were treated with the IкB kinase inhibitor Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS)-345541 or vehicle. Morphological and molecular analyses were used to investigate the phenotype of inflammation-induced muscle atrophy and the effects of BMS-345541 treatment. RESULTS The SAA1 receptors Tlr2, Tlr4, Cd36, P2rx7, Vimp, and Scarb1 were all expressed in myocytes and skeletal muscle. Treatment of differentiated C2C12 myotubes with recombinant SAA1 caused myotube atrophy and increased interleukin 6 (Il6) gene expression. These effects were mediated by Toll-like receptors (TLR) 2 and 4. SAA1 increased the phosphorylation and activity of the transcription factor nuclear factor 'kappa-light-chain-enhancer' of activated B-cells (NF-κB) p65 via TLR2 and TLR4 leading to an increased binding of NF-κB to NF-κB response elements in the promoter region of its target genes resulting in an increased expression of NF-κB target genes. In polymicrobial sepsis, skeletal muscle mass, tissue morphology, gene expression, and protein content were associated with the atrophy response. Inhibition of NF-κB signalling by BMS-345541 increased survival (28.6% vs. 91.7%, P < 0.01). BMS-345541 diminished inflammation-induced atrophy as shown by a reduced weight loss of the gastrocnemius/plantaris (vehicle: -21.2% and BMS-345541: -10.4%; P < 0.05), tibialis anterior (vehicle: -22.7% and BMS-345541: -17.1%; P < 0.05) and soleus (vehicle: -21.1% and BMS-345541: -11.3%; P < 0.05) in septic mice. Analysis of the fiber type specific myocyte cross-sectional area showed that BMS-345541 reduced inflammation-induced atrophy of slow/type I and fast/type II myofibers compared with vehicle-treated septic mice. BMS-345541 reversed the inflammation-induced atrophy program as indicated by a reduced expression of the atrogenes Trim63/MuRF1, Fbxo32/Atrogin1, and Fbxo30/MuSA1. CONCLUSIONS SAA1 activates the TLR2/TLR4//NF-κB p65 signalling pathway to cause myocyte atrophy. Systemic inhibition of the NF-κB pathway reduced muscle atrophy and increased survival of septic mice. The SAA1/TLR2/TLR4//NF-κB p65 atrophy pathway could have utility in combatting ICUAW.
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- Alexander Hahn
- Experimental and Clinical Research Center, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association, Berlin, Germany
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- Experimental and Clinical Research Center, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association, Berlin, Germany
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- Experimental and Clinical Research Center, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association, Berlin, Germany
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- Cardiovascular hormones, Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association, Berlin, Germany.,Nicolae Testemiţanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Chișinău, Moldova
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- Signal Transduction in Tumor Cells, Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association, Berlin, Germany
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- Experimental and Clinical Research Center, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Immunology, Institute of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, University Medicine, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Immunology, Institute of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, University Medicine, Greifswald, Germany
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- Experimental and Clinical Research Center, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association, Berlin, Germany.,Intracellular Proteolysis, Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association, Berlin, Germany
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- Intracellular Proteolysis, Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association, Berlin, Germany
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- Intracellular Proteolysis, Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association, Berlin, Germany.,Institute of Biology, Humboldt-University Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Immunology, Institute of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, University Medicine, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine B, Cardiology, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany.,DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Signal Transduction in Tumor Cells, Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Campus Virchow-Klinikum and Campus Charité Mitte, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,Berlin Institute of Health (BIH), Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Heart Center Brandenburg and Medical University Brandenburg (MHB), Bernau, Germany
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- Experimental and Clinical Research Center, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association, Berlin, Germany
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- Experimental and Clinical Research Center, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association, Berlin, Germany.,Department of Internal Medicine B, Cardiology, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany.,DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany.,Berlin Institute of Health (BIH), Berlin, Germany
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Solovyev N, Vanhaecke F, Michalke B. Selenium and iodine in diabetes mellitus with a focus on the interplay and speciation of the elements. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2019; 56:69-80. [PMID: 31442957 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2019.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2018] [Revised: 07/07/2019] [Accepted: 07/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease caused by insulin deficiency (type I) or dysfunction (type II). Diabetes is a threatening public health concern. It is considered as one of the priority non-communicable diseases, due to its high and increasing incidence, the associated healthcare costs, and threatening medical complications. Two trace elements selenium (Se) and iodine (I) were intensively discussed in the context of diabetic pathology and, possibly, etiology. It seems there is a multilayer involvement of these essential nutrients in glucose tolerance, energy metabolism, insulin signaling and resistance, which are mainly related to the antioxidant selenoenzymes and the thyroid hormones. Other factors might be related to (auto)immunity, protection against endoplasmic reticulum stress, and leptin signaling. The aim of the current review is to evaluate the current understanding of the role of selenium and iodine in diabetes with a focus on the biochemical interplay between the elements, their possible role as biomarkers, and their chemical speciation. Possible impacts from novel analytical techniques related to trace element speciation and isotopic analysis are outlined.
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- Nikolay Solovyev
- St. Petersburg State University, Universitetskaya nab. 7/9, 199034, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation; Ghent University, Department of Chemistry, Atomic & Mass Spectrometry - A&MS Research Unit, Campus Sterre, Krijgslaan 281-S12, 9000, Ghent, Belgium.
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- Ghent University, Department of Chemistry, Atomic & Mass Spectrometry - A&MS Research Unit, Campus Sterre, Krijgslaan 281-S12, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Helmhotz Zentrum München - German Research Center for Environmental Health, Research Unit Analytical BioGeoChemistry, Ingolstaedter Landstr. 1, 85764, Neuherberg, Germany
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Li F, Mao A, Fu X, She Y, Wei X. Correlation between SEPS1 gene polymorphism and type 2 diabetes mellitus: A preliminary study. J Clin Lab Anal 2019; 33:e22967. [PMID: 31265177 PMCID: PMC6805276 DOI: 10.1002/jcla.22967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2018] [Revised: 06/06/2019] [Accepted: 06/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Background The protein encoded by the selenoprotein S gene is considered to be an anti‐inflammatory and antioxidant protein and is involved in a variety of diseases. Therefore, we want to study the distribution characteristics of this gene in Chinese diabetic population. Methods A total of 170 patients with DM (including 100 patients with T2DM and 70 patients with diabetic nephropathy [DN]) and 100 healthy controls (HC) were selected from Haikou People's Hospital (China) between January 2017 and July 2017. The polymorphisms of three SEPS1 genes (SNP ID: rs4965814, rs28665122, and rs34713741) were measured by massARRAY method, while the polymorphisms of SEPS1 genes (SNP ID: rs4965373) were detected by Sanger sequencing. Results Comparing three groups, the results were the following: (a) There was a significant difference in the genotype and allele distribution of rs34713741 between DN group and HC group and between T2DM group and DN group; For this gene locus, the risk of diabetic nephropathy in healthy individuals with T allele was 0.6 times higher than that in individuals with GG genotype (OR = 0.60, 95% CI: 0.46 ~ 0.77). (b) There was a significant difference in the distribution of rs4975814 genotype between DN group and HC group; for this gene locus, the risk of diabetic nephropathy in healthy individuals with T allele was 2.71 times higher than that in individuals with GG genotype (OR = 2.71, 95% CI: 1.66 ~ 4.45). Conclusion We conclude that rs34713741 (GT + TT) may be a protective gene for DN and the rs4975814 (GT + TT) may be a susceptibility gene for DN.
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- Feng Li
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Haikou People's Hospital, Affiliated Haikou Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Haikou, Hainan, China.,Department of Clinical Laboratory, Hainan Provincial People's Hospital, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Haikou People's Hospital, Affiliated Haikou Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Haikou People's Hospital, Affiliated Haikou Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Haikou People's Hospital, Affiliated Haikou Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Haikou People's Hospital, Affiliated Haikou Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Haikou, Hainan, China
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Cockman EM, Narayan V, Willard B, Shetty SP, Copeland PR, Driscoll DM. Identification of the Selenoprotein S Positive UGA Recoding (SPUR) element and its position-dependent activity. RNA Biol 2019; 16:1682-1696. [PMID: 31432740 PMCID: PMC6844570 DOI: 10.1080/15476286.2019.1653681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Selenoproteins are a unique class of proteins that contain the 21st amino acid, selenocysteine (Sec). Addition of Sec into a protein is achieved by recoding of the UGA stop codon. All 25 mammalian selenoprotein mRNAs possess a 3′ UTR stem-loop structure, the Selenocysteine Insertion Sequence (SECIS), which is required for Sec incorporation. It is widely believed that the SECIS is the major RNA element that controls Sec insertion, however recent findings in our lab suggest otherwise for Selenoprotein S (SelS). Here we report that the first 91 nucleotides of the SelS 3′ UTR contain a proximal stem loop (PSL) and a conserved sequence we have named the SelS Positive UGA Recoding (SPUR) element. We developed a SelS-V5/UGA surrogate assay for UGA recoding, which was validated by mass spectrometry to be an accurate measure of Sec incorporation in cells. Using this assay, we show that point mutations in the SPUR element greatly reduce recoding in the reporter; thus, the SPUR is required for readthrough of the UGA-Sec codon. In contrast, deletion of the PSL increased Sec incorporation. This effect was reversed when the PSL was replaced with other stem-loops or an unstructured sequence, suggesting that the PSL does not play an active role in Sec insertion. Additional studies revealed that the position of the SPUR relative to the UGA-Sec codon is important for optimal UGA recoding. Our identification of the SPUR element in the SelS 3′ UTR reveals a more complex regulation of Sec incorporation than previously realized.
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- Eric M Cockman
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.,Department of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Sciences, Lerner Research Institute, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Sciences, Lerner Research Institute, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Sciences, Lerner Research Institute, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.,Department of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Sciences, Lerner Research Institute, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Yu S, Liu X, Men L, Yao J, Xing Q, Du J. Selenoprotein S protects against high glucose-induced vascular endothelial apoptosis through the PKCβII/JNK/Bcl-2 pathway. J Cell Biochem 2019; 120:8661-8675. [PMID: 30485531 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.28154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2018] [Accepted: 11/05/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Vascular endothelial apoptosis is closely associated with the pathogenesis and progression of diabetic macrovascular diseases. Selenoprotein S (SelS) participates in the protection of vascular endothelial and smooth muscle cells from oxidative and endoplasmic reticulum stress-induced injury. However, whether SelS can protect vascular endothelium from high glucose (HG)-induced apoptosis and the underlying mechanism remains unclear. The present study preliminarily analyzed aortic endothelial apoptosis and SelS expression in diabetic rats in vivo and the effects of HG on human umbilical vein endothelial cell (HUVEC) apoptosis and SelS expression in vitro. Subsequently, SelS expression was up- or downregulated in HUVECs using the pcDNA3.1-SelS recombinant plasmid and SelS-specific small interfering RNAs, and the effects of high/low SelS expression on HG-induced HUVEC apoptosis and a possible molecular mechanism were analyzed. As expected, HG induced vascular endothelial apoptosis and upregulated endothelial SelS expression in vivo and in vitro. SelS overexpression in HUVECs suppressed HG-induced increase in apoptosis and cleaved caspase3 level, accompanied by reduced protein kinase CβII (PKCβII), c-JUN N-terminal kinase (JNK), and B-cell lymphoma/leukemia-2 (Bcl-2) phosphorylation. In contrast, inhibiting SelS expression in HUVECs further aggravated HG-induced increase in apoptosis and cleaved caspase3 level, which was accompanied by increased PKCβII, JNK, and Bcl-2 phosphorylation. Pretreatment with PKC activators blocked the protective effects of SelS and increased the apoptosis and cleaved caspase3 level in HUVECs. In summary, SelS protects vascular endothelium from HG-induced apoptosis, and this was achieved through the inhibition of PKCβII/JNK/Bcl-2 pathway to eventually inhibit caspase3 activation. SelS may be a promising target for the prevention and treatment of diabetic macrovascular complications.
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- Shanshan Yu
- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of General Practice, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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Addinsall AB, Martin SD, Collier F, Conlan XA, Foletta VC, Stupka N. Differential regulation of cellular stress responses by the endoplasmic reticulum-resident Selenoprotein S (Seps1) in proliferating myoblasts versus myotubes. Physiol Rep 2018; 6:e13926. [PMID: 30557449 PMCID: PMC6296459 DOI: 10.14814/phy2.13926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2018] [Revised: 10/22/2018] [Accepted: 10/23/2018] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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The antioxidant Selenoprotein S (Seps1, Selenos) is an endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-resident protein associated with metabolic and inflammatory disease. While Seps1 is highly expressed in skeletal muscle, its mechanistic role as an antioxidant in skeletal muscle cells is not well characterized. In C2C12 myotubes treated with palmitate for 24 h, endogenous Seps1 protein expression was upregulated twofold. Two different siRNA constructs were used to investigate whether decreased levels of Seps1 exacerbated lipid-induced oxidative and ER stress in C2C12 myotubes and myoblasts, which differ with regards to cell cycle state and metabolic phenotype. In myoblasts, Seps1 protein knockdown of ~50% or ~75% exacerbated cellular stress responses in the presence of palmitate; as indicated by decreased cell viability and proliferation, higher H2 O2 levels, a lower reduced to oxidized glutathione (GSH:GSSG) ratio, and enhanced gene expression of ER and oxidative stress markers. Even in the absence of palmitate, Seps1 knockdown increased oxidative stress in myoblasts. Whereas, in myotubes in the presence of palmitate, a ~50% knockdown of Seps1 was associated with a trend toward a marginal (3-5%) decrease in viability (P = 0.05), decreased cellular ROS levels, and a reduced mRNA transcript abundance of the cellular stress marker thioredoxin inhibitory binding protein (Txnip). Furthermore, no enhancement of gene markers of ER stress was observed in palmitate-treated myotubes in response to Seps1 knockdown. In conclusion, reduced Seps1 levels exacerbate nutrient-induced cellular stress responses to a greater extent in glycolytic, proliferating myoblasts than in oxidative, differentiated myotubes, thus demonstrating the importance of cell phenotype to Seps1 function.
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- Alex B. Addinsall
- Centre for Molecular and Medical ResearchSchool of MedicineDeakin UniversityGeelongAustralia
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- Centre for Molecular and Medical ResearchSchool of MedicineDeakin UniversityGeelongAustralia
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- GCEID, University HospitalBarwon HealthGeelongAustralia
- School of MedicineDeakin UniversityGeelongAustralia
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- Centre for Chemistry and BiotechnologySchool of Life and Environmental SciencesFaculty of Science, Engineering and Built EnvironmentDeakin UniversityGeelongAustralia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN)School of Exercise and Nutrition SciencesDeakin UniversityGeelongAustralia
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- Centre for Molecular and Medical ResearchSchool of MedicineDeakin UniversityGeelongAustralia
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Association of genetic polymorphisms of SelS with Type 2 diabetes in a Chinese population. Biosci Rep 2018; 38:BSR20181696. [PMID: 30413610 PMCID: PMC6259018 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20181696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2018] [Revised: 11/03/2018] [Accepted: 11/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Background: Selenoprotein S (SelS) gene expression is positively correlated to triglyceride (TG) concentrations and is associated with diabetes in animal model. However, the relationship between genetic polymorphisms of SelS and Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) remains unclear. Methods: In the present study, we genotyped four single nucleotide polymorphisms (rs12910524, rs1384565, rs2101171, rs4965814) of SelS gene using TaqMan genotyping method in a case-control study (1947 T2DM patients and 1639 control subjects). Results: We found both rs1384565 CC genotype (12.1 compared with 6.6%, P<0.001) and C allele (35.2 compared with 24.4%, P<0.001) were more frequent in the T2DM patients than in the controls. Logistic regression analysis suggested after adjustment of other confounders, the difference remained significant between the two groups (CC compared with TT, P=0.002, OR = 1.884, 95% CI: 1.263-2.811; CT compared with TT, P<0.001, OR = 1.764, 95% CI: 1.412-2.204). Conclusion: The present study suggested that genetic polymorphisms of SelS were associated with T2DM in a Chinese population.
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Kim CY, Kim KH. Selenate Prevents Adipogenesis through Induction of Selenoprotein S and Attenuation of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress. Molecules 2018; 23:molecules23112882. [PMID: 30400605 PMCID: PMC6278472 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23112882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2018] [Revised: 11/01/2018] [Accepted: 11/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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The conversion of preadipocytes to adipocytes (adipogenesis) is a potential target to treat or prevent obesity. Selenate, an inorganic form of selenium, elicits diverse health benefits, mainly through its incorporation into selenoproteins. The individual roles of selenium and certain selenoproteins have been reported. However, the effects of selenate treatment on selenoproteins in adipocytes are unclear. In this study, the effects of selenate pretreatment on selenoprotein and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress during adipogenesis were examined in vitro. The selenate pretreatment dose-dependently suppressed the adipogenesis of 3T3-L1 preadipocytes. The selenate pretreatment at 50 μM for 24 h almost completely suppressed adipogenesis without cytotoxic effects. The expression of the adipogenic genes peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma, CCAAT-enhancer binding protein alpha, and leptin was suppressed by selenate. This pretreatment also upregulated selenoprotein S (SEPS1), an ER resident selenoprotein that reduces ER stress, and prevented dexamethasone-induced SEPS1 degradation during the early stage of adipogenesis. The selenate-inhibited adipogenesis was associated with an attenuation of ER stress. The expression of the ER stress marker genes was upregulated during the early stage of differentiation, whereas the selenate pretreatment suppressed the mRNA expression of the XBP1 and C/EBP homologous protein. The collective data suggest a preventive role of selenate and SEPS1 in adipogenesis, and support a novel dietary approach to prevent obesity.
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- Choon Young Kim
- Department of Food and Nutrition, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38541, Korea.
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- Department of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47897, USA.
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Qin H, Li W, Sun Y, Bao Y, Sun L, Song Z, Zheng L, Zhao Y, Li Y. 20(S)-25-methoxyl-dammarane-3β,12β,20-triol attenuates endoplasmic reticulum stress via ERK/MAPK signaling pathway. Eur J Pharmacol 2018; 836:75-82. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2018.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2018] [Revised: 07/31/2018] [Accepted: 08/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Chaudhary R, Walder KR, Hagemeyer CE, Kanwar JR. Psammomys obesus: a Natural Diet-Controlled Model for Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases. Curr Atheroscler Rep 2018; 20:46. [PMID: 30019290 DOI: 10.1007/s11883-018-0746-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review specifically summarises and reports terrestrial mammals of the gerbil subfamily, known as Israeli sand rats or Psammomys obesus (P. obesus) as a diet-controlled, unique, polygenic rodent model for research in the areas of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. The animal model closely mimics phenotypic and pathophysiological resemblance with human populations. RECENT FINDINGS The physiological status and biochemical composition in P. obesus can be manipulated effectively by controlling its nutritional intake, making it a natural model for cardiovascular and diabetic research. Humans exhibit remarkable disparity in physiology and pathology, which are inter-dependent factors. However, variations in these factors in most animal models currently being used for cardiovascular/diabetes research are insignificant. Consequently, it is a necessity to identify and develop animal models exhibiting physiological variations mimicking human pathological conditions. We have compiled research developments conducted with this rodent model manifesting pathophysiology, closely mimicking that in human beings, thereby enabling better translation of novel therapeutic and diagnostic discoveries.
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- Rajneesh Chaudhary
- Australian Centre for Blood Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Monash AMREP building, Level 2, Walkway, via The Alfred Centre, 99 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia.
- School of Medicine, Centre for Molecular and Medical Research, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, School of Medicine, Deakin University - 75 Pigdons Rd, Geelong, VIC, 3216, Australia.
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- School of Medicine, Centre for Molecular and Medical Research, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, School of Medicine, Deakin University - 75 Pigdons Rd, Geelong, VIC, 3216, Australia
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- Australian Centre for Blood Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Monash AMREP building, Level 2, Walkway, via The Alfred Centre, 99 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Centre for Molecular and Medical Research, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, School of Medicine, Deakin University - 75 Pigdons Rd, Geelong, VIC, 3216, Australia
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Varlamova EG. Participation of selenoproteins localized in the ER in the processes occurring in this organelle and in the regulation of carcinogenesis-associated processes. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2018; 48:172-180. [PMID: 29773177 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2018.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2018] [Revised: 03/11/2018] [Accepted: 04/02/2018] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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The functions performed by the ER are diverse: synthesis of steroid hormones, synthesis of proteins for the plasma membrane, lysosomes, as well as proteins meant for exocytosis, protein folding, formation of disulfide bonds, N-linked glycosylation, etc. Selenoproteins localized in this organelle are definitely involved in the processes occurring in it, and the most common of them include participation in protein degradation, regulation of ER stress and redox metabolism. ER stress has been registered in many types of cancer cells. The ability to persist under prolonged ER stress increases their survival, resistance to drugs and immunity. Disturbances in the redox regulation of the cell cycle, which result in the accumulation of misfolded proteins in the ER, viral infection, disruption of Ca2+ regulation, are known to cause an evolutionarily conserved reaction - unfolded protein response (UPR) and, ultimately, lead to ER stress. Since selenoproteins, as oxidoreductases, possess antioxidant properties, and their role in the regulation of important processes, such as carcinogenesis and ER stress, has been actively studied in the recent decades, the subject of this review is highly relevant.
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- Elena Gennadyevna Varlamova
- Federal State Institution of Science, Institute of Cell Biophysics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Institutskaya St. 3, Pushchino, Moscow Region, 142290, Russia.
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Addinsall AB, Wright CR, Shaw CS, McRae NL, Forgan LG, Weng CH, Conlan XA, Francis PS, Smith ZM, Andrikopoulos S, Stupka N. Deficiency of selenoprotein S, an endoplasmic reticulum resident oxidoreductase, impairs the contractile function of fast-twitch hindlimb muscles. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 2018; 315:R380-R396. [PMID: 29668323 DOI: 10.1152/ajpregu.00244.2017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Selenoprotein S (Seps1) is an endoplasmic reticulum (ER) resident antioxidant implicated in ER stress and inflammation. In human vastus lateralis and mouse hindlimb muscles, Seps1 localization and expression were fiber-type specific. In male Seps1+/- heterozygous mice, spontaneous physical activity was reduced compared with wild-type littermates ( d = 1.10, P = 0.029). A similar trend was also observed in Seps1-/- knockout mice ( d = 1.12, P = 0.051). Whole body metabolism, body composition, extensor digitorum longus (EDL), and soleus mass and myofiber diameter were unaffected by genotype. However, in isolated fast EDL muscles from Seps1-/- knockout mice, the force frequency curve (FFC; 1-120 Hz) was shifted downward versus EDL muscles from wild-type littermates ( d = 0.55, P = 0.002), suggestive of reduced strength. During 4 min of intermittent, submaximal (60 Hz) stimulation, the genetic deletion or reduction of Seps1 decreased EDL force production ( d = 0.52, P < 0.001). Furthermore, at the start of the intermittent stimulation protocol, when compared with the 60-Hz stimulation of the FFC, EDL muscles from Seps1-/- knockout or Seps1+/- heterozygous mice produced 10% less force than those from wild-type littermates ( d = 0.31, P < 0.001 and d = 0.39, P = 0.015). This functional impairment was associated with reduced mRNA transcript abundance of thioredoxin-1 ( Trx1), thioredoxin interacting protein ( Txnip), and the ER stress markers Chop and Grp94, whereas, in slow soleus muscles, Seps1 deletion did not compromise contractile function and Trx1 ( d = 1.38, P = 0.012) and Txnip ( d = 1.27, P = 0.025) gene expression was increased. Seps1 is a novel regulator of contractile function and cellular stress responses in fast-twitch muscles.
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- Alex B Addinsall
- Centre for Molecular and Medical Research, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria , Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria , Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria , Australia
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- Centre for Molecular and Medical Research, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria , Australia
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- Centre for Molecular and Medical Research, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria , Australia
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- Department of Medicine-Austin Health, The University of Melbourne , Heidelberg, Victoria , Australia
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- Centre for Chemistry and Biotechnology, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria , Australia
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- Centre for Chemistry and Biotechnology, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria , Australia
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- Centre for Chemistry and Biotechnology, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria , Australia
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- Department of Medicine-Austin Health, The University of Melbourne , Heidelberg, Victoria , Australia
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- Centre for Molecular and Medical Research, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria , Australia
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Selenoprotein S Attenuates Tumor Necrosis Factor- α-Induced Dysfunction in Endothelial Cells. Mediators Inflamm 2018; 2018:1625414. [PMID: 29805311 PMCID: PMC5901950 DOI: 10.1155/2018/1625414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2017] [Revised: 12/22/2017] [Accepted: 01/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Endothelial dysfunction, partly induced by inflammatory mediators, is known to initiate and promote several cardiovascular diseases. Selenoprotein S (SelS) has been identified in endothelial cells and is associated with inflammation; however, its function in inflammation-induced endothelial dysfunction has not been described. We first demonstrated that the upregulation of SelS enhances the levels of nitric oxide and endothelial nitric oxide synthase in tumor necrosis factor- (TNF-) α-treated human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). The levels of TNF-α-induced endothelin-1 and reactive oxygen species are also reduced by the upregulation of SelS. Furthermore, SelS overexpression blocks the TNF-α-induced adhesion of THP-1 cells to HUVECs and inhibits the increase in intercellular adhesion molecule-1 and vascular cell adhesion molecule-1. Moreover, SelS overexpression regulates TNF-α-induced inflammatory factors including interleukin-1β, interleukin-6, interleukin-8, and monocyte chemotactic protein-1 and attenuates the TNF-α-induced activation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) pathways. Conversely, the knockdown of SelS with siRNA results in an enhancement of TNF-α-induced injury in HUVECs. These findings suggest that SelS protects endothelial cells against TNF-α-induced dysfunction by inhibiting the activation of p38 MAPK and NF-κB pathways and implicates it as a possible modulator of vascular inflammatory diseases.
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Emerging roles of endoplasmic reticulum-resident selenoproteins in the regulation of cellular stress responses and the implications for metabolic disease. Biochem J 2018; 475:1037-1057. [PMID: 29559580 DOI: 10.1042/bcj20170920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2017] [Revised: 02/12/2018] [Accepted: 02/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Chronic metabolic stress leads to cellular dysfunction, characterized by excessive reactive oxygen species, endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and inflammation, which has been implicated in the pathogenesis of obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The ER is gaining recognition as a key organelle in integrating cellular stress responses. ER homeostasis is tightly regulated by a complex antioxidant system, which includes the seven ER-resident selenoproteins - 15 kDa selenoprotein, type 2 iodothyronine deiodinase and selenoproteins S, N, K, M and T. Here, the findings from biochemical, cell-based and mouse studies investigating the function of ER-resident selenoproteins are reviewed. Human experimental and genetic studies are drawn upon to highlight the relevance of these selenoproteins to the pathogenesis of metabolic disease. ER-resident selenoproteins have discrete roles in the regulation of oxidative, ER and inflammatory stress responses, as well as intracellular calcium homeostasis. To date, only two of these ER-resident selenoproteins, selenoproteins S and N have been implicated in human disease. Nonetheless, the potential of all seven ER-resident selenoproteins to ameliorate metabolic dysfunction warrants further investigation.
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Gan F, Hu Z, Huang Y, Xue H, Huang D, Qian G, Hu J, Chen X, Wang T, Huang K. Overexpression of pig selenoprotein S blocks OTA-induced promotion of PCV2 replication by inhibiting oxidative stress and p38 phosphorylation in PK15 cells. Oncotarget 2018; 7:20469-85. [PMID: 26943035 PMCID: PMC4991468 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.7814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2015] [Accepted: 02/20/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) is the primary cause of porcine circovirus disease, and ochratoxin A (OTA)-induced oxidative stress promotes PCV2 replication. In humans, selenoprotein S (SelS) has antioxidant ability, but it is unclear whether SelS affects viral infection. Here, we stably transfected PK15 cells with pig pCDNA3.1-SelS to overexpress SelS. Selenium (Se) at 2 or 4 μM and SelS overexpression blocked the OTA-induced increases of PCV2 DNA copy number and infected cell numbers. SelS overexpression also increased glutathione (GSH), NF-E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) mRNA, and γ-glutamyl-cysteine synthetase mRNA levels; decreased reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels; and inhibited p38 phosphorylation in PCV2-infected PK15 cells, regardless of OTA treatment. Buthionine sulfoximine reversed all of the above SelS-induced changes. siRNA-mediated SelS knockdown decreased Nrf2 mRNA and GSH levels, increased ROS levels, and promoted PCV2 replication in OTA-treated PK15 cells. These data indicate that pig SelS blocks OTA-induced promotion of PCV2 replication by inhibiting the oxidative stress and p38 phosphorylation in PK15 cells.
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- Fang Gan
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu Province, China.,Institute of Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders in Domestic Animals and Fowls, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu Province, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu Province, China.,Institute of Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders in Domestic Animals and Fowls, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu Province, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu Province, China.,Institute of Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders in Domestic Animals and Fowls, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu Province, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu Province, China.,Institute of Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders in Domestic Animals and Fowls, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu Province, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu Province, China.,Institute of Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders in Domestic Animals and Fowls, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu Province, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu Province, China.,Institute of Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders in Domestic Animals and Fowls, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu Province, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu Province, China.,Institute of Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders in Domestic Animals and Fowls, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu Province, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu Province, China.,Institute of Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders in Domestic Animals and Fowls, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu Province, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu Province, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu Province, China.,Institute of Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders in Domestic Animals and Fowls, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu Province, China
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Yu SS, Du JL. Selenoprotein S: a therapeutic target for diabetes and macroangiopathy? Cardiovasc Diabetol 2017; 16:101. [PMID: 28797256 PMCID: PMC5553675 DOI: 10.1186/s12933-017-0585-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2017] [Accepted: 08/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Inflammatory response, oxidative stress, and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress are important pathophysiological bases of the occurrence and development of diabetes mellitus (DM) and macroangiopathy complications. Selenoprotein S (SELENOS) is involved in the regulation of these mechanisms; therefore, its association with DM and macroangiopathy has gradually received attention from scholars worldwide. SELENOS has different biological functions in different tissues and organs: it exerts antioxidant protection and has anti-ER stress effects in the pancreas and blood vessels, while it promotes the occurrence and development of insulin resistance in the liver, adipose tissue, and skeletal muscle. In addition, studies have confirmed that some SELENOS gene polymorphisms can influence the inflammatory response and are closely associated with the risk for developing DM and macroangiopathy. Therefore, comprehensive understanding of the association between SELENOS and inflammation, oxidative stress, and ER stress may better elucidate and supplement the pathogenic mechanisms of DM and macroangiopathy complications. Furthermore, in-depth investigation of the association of SELENOS function in different tissues and organs with DM and macroangiopathy may facilitate the development of new strategies for the prevention and treatment of DM and macrovascular complications. Here, we summarize the consensus and controversy regarding functions of SELENOS on currently available evidence.
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- Shan-Shan Yu
- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116011, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116011, Liaoning, China.
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Wright CR, Allsopp GL, Addinsall AB, McRae NL, Andrikopoulos S, Stupka N. A Reduction in Selenoprotein S Amplifies the Inflammatory Profile of Fast-Twitch Skeletal Muscle in the mdx Dystrophic Mouse. Mediators Inflamm 2017; 2017:7043429. [PMID: 28592916 PMCID: PMC5448157 DOI: 10.1155/2017/7043429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2016] [Revised: 02/23/2017] [Accepted: 03/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Excessive inflammation is a hallmark of muscle myopathies, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). There is interest in characterising novel genes that regulate inflammation due to their potential to modify disease progression. Gene polymorphisms in Selenoprotein S (Seps1) are associated with elevated proinflammatory cytokines, and in vitro SEPS1 is protective against inflammatory stress. Given that SEPS1 is highly expressed in skeletal muscle, we investigated whether the genetic reduction of Seps1 exacerbated inflammation in the mdx mouse. F1 male mdx mice with a heterozygous Seps1 deletion (mdx:Seps1-/+) were generated. The mdx:Seps1-/+ mice had a 50% reduction in SEPS1 protein expression in hindlimb muscles. In the extensor digitorum longus (EDL) muscles, mRNA expression of monocyte chemoattractant protein 1 (Mcp-1) (P = 0.034), macrophage marker F4/80 (P = 0.030), and transforming growth factor-β1 (Tgf-β1) (P = 0.056) were increased in mdx:Seps1-/+ mice. This was associated with a reduction in muscle fibre size; however, ex vivo EDL muscle strength and endurance were unaltered. In dystrophic slow twitch soleus muscles, SEPS1 reduction had no effect on the inflammatory profile nor function. In conclusion, the genetic reduction of Seps1 appears to specifically exacerbate the inflammatory profile of fast-twitch muscle fibres, which are typically more vulnerable to degeneration in dystrophy.
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MESH Headings
- Animals
- Blotting, Western
- Body Composition/genetics
- Body Composition/physiology
- Female
- Immunohistochemistry
- Male
- Membrane Proteins/genetics
- Membrane Proteins/metabolism
- Mice
- Mice, Inbred C57BL
- Mice, Inbred mdx
- Muscle Contraction/physiology
- Muscle Fibers, Fast-Twitch/metabolism
- Muscle Fibers, Fast-Twitch/physiology
- Muscle Fibers, Skeletal/metabolism
- Muscle Fibers, Skeletal/physiology
- Muscle, Skeletal/metabolism
- Muscle, Skeletal/physiology
- Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne/metabolism
- Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Selenoproteins/genetics
- Selenoproteins/metabolism
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- Craig Robert Wright
- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Molecular Medical Research SRC, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Molecular Medical Research SRC, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Molecular Medical Research SRC, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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Endoplasmic reticulum-resident selenoproteins as regulators of calcium signaling and homeostasis. Cell Calcium 2017; 70:76-86. [PMID: 28506443 DOI: 10.1016/j.ceca.2017.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2017] [Revised: 04/30/2017] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The human selenoprotein family contains 25 members that share the common feature of containing the amino acid, selenocysteine (Sec). Seven selenoproteins are localized to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and exhibit different structural features contributing to a range of cellular functions. Some of these functions are either directly or indirectly related to calcium (Ca2+) flux or homeostasis. The presence of the unique Sec residue within these proteins allows some to exert oxidoreductase activity, while the function of the Sec in other ER selenoproteins remains unclear. Some functional insight has been achieved by identifying domains within the ER selenoproteins or through the identification of binding partners. For example, selenoproteins K and N (SELENOK AND SELENON) have been characterized through interactions detected with the inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate receptors (IP3Rs) and the SERCA2b pump, respectively. Others have been linked to chaperone functions related to ER stress or Ca2+ homeostasis. This review summarizes the details gathered to date regarding the ER-resident selenoproteins and their effect on Ca2+ regulated pathways and outcomes in cells.
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Zmora N, Bashiardes S, Levy M, Elinav E. The Role of the Immune System in Metabolic Health and Disease. Cell Metab 2017; 25:506-521. [PMID: 28273474 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2017.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 183] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2016] [Revised: 01/04/2017] [Accepted: 02/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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In addition to the immune system's traditional roles of conferring anti-infectious and anti-neoplastic protection, it has been recently implicated in the regulation of systemic metabolic homeostasis. This cross-talk between the immune and the metabolic systems is pivotal in promoting "metabolic health" throughout the life of an organism and plays fundamental roles in its adaptation to ever-changing environmental makeups and nutritional availability. Perturbations in this intricate immune-metabolic cross-talk contribute to the tendency to develop altered metabolic states that may culminate in metabolic disorders such as malnutrition, obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and other features of the metabolic syndrome. Regulators of immune-metabolic interactions include host genetics, nutritional status, and the intestinal microbiome. In this Perspective, we highlight current understanding of immune-metabolism interactions, illustrate differences among individuals and between populations in this respect, and point toward future avenues of research possibly enabling immune harnessing as means of personalized treatment for common metabolic disorders.
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- Niv Zmora
- Immunology Department, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 7610001, Israel; Internal Medicine Department, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv 6423906, Israel; Research Center for Digestive Tract and Liver Diseases, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6423906, Israel
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- Immunology Department, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 7610001, Israel
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- Immunology Department, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 7610001, Israel
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- Immunology Department, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 7610001, Israel.
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Although considerable research has addressed the potential role of inflammatory mediators in the pathogenesis of coronary heart disease, the relevance of this pathway to the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes has only recently attracted interest. Circulating levels of inflammatory mediators correlate with insulin resistance and are significantly elevated in groups at risk of type 2 diabetes. Several prospective studies indicate that C-reactive protein and white cell count, together with other acute phase markers, predict incident diabetes independently of established predictors. Measures known to prevent diabetes (weight loss, exercise and metformin) and those more recently suggested (statins, ACE inhibitors and thiazolidinediones) have all been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory actions. Mechanisms linking inflammation to diabetes development are beginning to be unravelled. Emerging knowledge of inflammatory mediators may help to predict those at risk of type 2 diabetes, and further work in this area may lead to novel means of prevention and treatment.
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- Naveed Sattar
- Department of Pathological Biochemistry, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, G31 2ER, Scotland, UK,
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Yu SS, Men LL, Wu JL, Huang LW, Xing Q, Yao JJ, Wang YB, Song GR, Guo HS, Sun GH, Zhang YH, Li H, Du JL. The source of circulating selenoprotein S and its association with type 2 diabetes mellitus and atherosclerosis: a preliminary study. Cardiovasc Diabetol 2016; 15:70. [PMID: 27121097 PMCID: PMC4849094 DOI: 10.1186/s12933-016-0388-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2016] [Accepted: 04/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background Selenoprotein S (SelS) is a transmembrane protein that is expressed in the liver, skeletal muscle, adipose tissue, pancreatic islets, kidney, and blood vessels. In addition to its transmembrane localization, SelS is also secreted from hepatoma HepG2 cells (but not L6 skeletal muscle cells, 3T3-L1 adipocytes, Min6 pancreatic β cells and human embryonic kidney 293 cells) and has been detected in the serum of some human subjects, with a detection rate of 31.1 %. These findings prove that serum SelS is secreted by hepatocytes. However, whether vascularly expressed SelS can be secreted has not been reported. Transmembrane SelS has been suggested to play different roles in the pathogenesis and progression of diabetes mellitus (DM) and atherosclerosis (AS), but the association of secreted SelS with DM and macroangiopathy remains unclear. Research design and methods Supernatants were collected from human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs), human aortic vascular smooth muscle cells (HA/VSMCs) and human hepatoma HepG2 cells that were untransfected or transfected with the indicated plasmid and concentrated for western blotting. Serum samples were collected from 158 human subjects with or without type 2 DM (T2DM) and/or AS. Serum SelS levels were measured using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results Secreted SelS was only detected in the supernatants of hepatoma HepG2 cells. The SelS detection rate among the 158 human serum samples was 100 %, and the average SelS level was 64.81 ng/dl. The serum SelS level in the isolated DM subjects was lower than the level in the healthy control subjects (52.66 ± 20.53 vs 70.40 ± 21.38 ng/dl). The serum SelS levels in the DM complicated with SAS subjects (67.73 ± 21.41 ng/dl) and AS subjects (71.69 ± 27.00 ng/dl) were significantly increased compared with the serum SelS level in the isolated DM subjects. There was a positive interaction effect between T2DM and AS on the serum SelS level (P = 0.002). Spearman correlation analysis showed that the serum SelS level was negatively correlated with fasting plasma glucose. Conclusions Vascular endothelial and vascular smooth muscle cells could not secrete SelS. Serum SelS was primarily secreted by hepatocytes. SelS was universally detected in human serum samples, and the serum SelS level was associated with T2DM and its macrovascular complications. Thus, regulating liver and serum SelS levels might become a new strategy for the prevention and treatment of DM and its macrovascular complications. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12933-016-0388-3) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Shan-Shan Yu
- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116011, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116011, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Diagnostic Ultrasound, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116011, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116011, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116011, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116011, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116011, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Health Statistics, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, Liaoning, China
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- Central Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116011, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116011, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Diagnostic Ultrasound, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116023, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116011, Liaoning, China.
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Qin HS, Yu PP, Sun Y, Wang DF, Deng XF, Bao YL, Song J, Sun LG, Song ZB, Li YX. Paclitaxel inhibits selenoprotein S expression and attenuates endoplasmic reticulum stress. Mol Med Rep 2016; 13:5118-24. [PMID: 27109260 PMCID: PMC4878553 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2016.5152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2015] [Accepted: 04/11/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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The primary effect of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress response or unfolded protein response (UPR) is to reduce the load of unfolded protein and promote survival. However, prolonged and severe ER stress leads to tissue injury and serious diseases. Thus, it is important to identify drugs that can attenuate ER stress for the treatment of diseases. Natural products continue to provide lead compounds for drug discovery and front-line pharmacotherapy for people worldwide. Previous studies have indicated that selenoprotein S (SelS) is a sensitive and ideal maker of ER stress. In the present study, a firefly luciferase reporter driven by the SelS gene promoter was used to screen for natural compounds capable of attenuating ER stress. From this, paclitaxel (PTX) was identified to efficiently inhibit the promoter activity of the SelS gene, and further results revealed that PTX significantly inhibited the tunicamycin-induced upregulation of SelS at the mRNA and protein levels in HepG2 and HEK293T cells. In addition, PTX was able to efficiently inhibit the expression of the ER stress marker, glucose-regulated protein 78, in ER stress, indicating that PTX may reverse ER stress. Taken together, these results suggest that PTX is able to inhibit SelS expression during ER stress and attenuate ER stress.
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- Hong-Shuang Qin
- National Engineering Laboratory for Druggable Gene and Protein Screening, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130117, P.R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Druggable Gene and Protein Screening, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130117, P.R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Druggable Gene and Protein Screening, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130117, P.R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Druggable Gene and Protein Screening, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130117, P.R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Druggable Gene and Protein Screening, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130117, P.R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Druggable Gene and Protein Screening, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130117, P.R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound, China‑Japan Union Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130033, P.R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Druggable Gene and Protein Screening, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130117, P.R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Druggable Gene and Protein Screening, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130117, P.R. China
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- Research Center of Agriculture and Medicine Gene Engineering of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130024, P.R. China
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Selenium and Metabolic Disorders: An Emphasis on Type 2 Diabetes Risk. Nutrients 2016; 8:80. [PMID: 26861388 PMCID: PMC4772044 DOI: 10.3390/nu8020080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2015] [Accepted: 02/02/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Selenium (Se) is a micronutrient that maintains biological functions through the action of Se containing proteins known as selenoproteins. Due to the known antioxidant effects of Se, supplements containing Se have been on the rise. While Se supplementation may be beneficial for Se deficient populations, few are at risk for Se deficiency due to the transportation of food from Se-rich regions and the rise of Se-enriched foods. Alarmingly, Se supplementation may have adverse effects in people who already receive an adequate Se supply. Specifically, an increased risk of type 2 diabetes has been reported in individuals with high baseline Se levels. However, this effect was restricted to males, suggesting the relationship between Se and glucose homeostasis may be sexually dimorphic. This review will discuss the current understanding of the interaction between Se and glucose homeostasis, including any sex differences that have been described.
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Chaudhary R, Roy K, Kanwar RK, Walder K, Kanwar JR. Engineered atherosclerosis-specific zinc ferrite nanocomplex-based MRI contrast agents. J Nanobiotechnology 2016; 14:6. [PMID: 26775253 PMCID: PMC4715323 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-016-0157-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2015] [Accepted: 01/05/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Cardiovascular diseases are the most prevalent cause of morbidity and mortality affecting millions of people globally. The most effective way to counter cardiovascular complications is early diagnosis and the safest non-invasive diagnostic approach is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In this study, superparamagnetic ferrite nanoparticles doped with zinc, exhibiting highly enhanced saturation magnetization and T2 and computed tomography (CT) contrast were synthesized. These nanoparticles have been strategically engineered using bovine lactoferrin (Lf), polyethylene glycol (PEG), and heat shock protein (Hsp)-70 antibody specifically targeting atherosclerosis with potential therapeutic value. The nanocomplexes were further validated in vitro to assess their cytotoxicity, internalization efficiency, effects on cellular proliferation and were assessed for MRI as well as X-ray CT in ex vivo Psammomys obesus rat model. Results Optimized zinc doped ferrite nanoparticles (Zn0.4Fe2.6O4) with enhanced value of maximum saturation magnetization value on 108.4 emu/g and an average diameter of 24 ± 2 nm were successfully synthesized. Successfully incorporation with bovine lactoferrin, PEG and Hsp-70 (70 kDa) antibody led to synthesis of spherical nanocomplexes (size 224.8 nm, PDI 0.398). A significantly higher enhancement in T2 (p < 0.05, 1.22-fold) and slightly higher T1 (1.09-fold) and CT (1.08-fold) contrast compared to commercial ferrite nanoparticles was observed. The nanocomplexes exhibited effective cellular internalization within 2 h in both THP-1 and Jurkat cells. MRI scans of contrast agent injected animal revealed significant arterial narrowing and a significantly higher T2 (p < 0.05, 1.71-fold) contrast in adult animals when compared to juvenile and control animals. The excised heart and aorta agar phantoms exhibited weak MRI contrast enhancement in juvenile animal but significant contrast enhancement in adult animal specifically at the aortic arch, descending thoracic aorta and iliac bifurcation region with X-ray CT scan. Histological investigation of the contrast agent injected aorta and heart confirmed site target-specific accumulation at the atherosclerotic aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta of the adult animal with severely damaged intima full of ruptured microatheromas. Conclusion Overall, the study demonstrates the strategic development of nanocomplex based bimodal MRI and CT contrast agents and its validation on Psammomys obesus for atherosclerosis diagnostics. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12951-016-0157-1) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Rajneesh Chaudhary
- Nanomedicine-Laboratory of Immunology and Molecular Biomedical Research (NLIMBR), School of Medicine (SoM), Faculty of Health, Centre for Molecular and Medical Research (C-MMR), Deakin University, Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Geelong, VIC, 3217, Australia
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- Nanomedicine-Laboratory of Immunology and Molecular Biomedical Research (NLIMBR), School of Medicine (SoM), Faculty of Health, Centre for Molecular and Medical Research (C-MMR), Deakin University, Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Geelong, VIC, 3217, Australia
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- Nanomedicine-Laboratory of Immunology and Molecular Biomedical Research (NLIMBR), School of Medicine (SoM), Faculty of Health, Centre for Molecular and Medical Research (C-MMR), Deakin University, Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Geelong, VIC, 3217, Australia
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- Metabolic Research Unit, School of Medicine (SoM), Faculty of Health, Centre for Molecular and Medical Research (C-MMR), Deakin University, Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Geelong, VIC, 3217, Australia
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- Nanomedicine-Laboratory of Immunology and Molecular Biomedical Research (NLIMBR), School of Medicine (SoM), Faculty of Health, Centre for Molecular and Medical Research (C-MMR), Deakin University, Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Geelong, VIC, 3217, Australia.
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Ye Y, Fu F, Li X, Yang J, Liu H. Selenoprotein S Is Highly Expressed in the Blood Vessels and Prevents Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells From Apoptosis. J Cell Biochem 2015; 117:106-17. [DOI: 10.1002/jcb.25254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2015] [Accepted: 06/05/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Yali Ye
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Wuhan 430074 People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Wuhan 430074 People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Wuhan 430074 People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Wuhan 430074 People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Wuhan 430074 People's Republic of China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic Chemistry and Materia Medica; Wuhan 430074 People's Republic of China
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SIGNIFICANCE Selenoproteins employ selenium to supplement the chemistry available through the common 20 amino acids. These powerful enzymes are affiliated with redox biology, often in connection with the detection, management, and signaling of oxidative stress. Among them, membrane-bound selenoproteins play prominent roles in signaling pathways, Ca(2+) regulation, membrane complexes integrity, and biosynthesis of lipophilic molecules. RECENT ADVANCES The number of selenoproteins whose physiological roles, protein partners, expression, evolution, and biosynthesis are characterized is steadily increasing, thus offering a more nuanced view of this specialized family. This review focuses on human membrane selenoproteins, particularly the five least characterized ones: selenoproteins I, K, N, S, and T. CRITICAL ISSUES Membrane-bound selenoproteins are the least understood, as it is challenging to provide the membrane-like environment required for their biochemical and biophysical characterization. Hence, their studies rely mostly on biological rather than structural and biochemical assays. Another aspect that has not received much attention is the particular role that their membrane association plays in their physiological function. FUTURE DIRECTIONS Findings cited in this review show that it is possible to infer the structure and the membrane-binding mode of these lesser-studied selenoproteins and design experiments to examine the role of the rare amino acid selenocysteine.
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- Jun Liu
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Delaware , Newark, Delaware
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Delaware , Newark, Delaware
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Zhao H, Li K, Tang JY, Zhou JC, Wang KN, Xia XJ, Lei XG. Expression of Selenoprotein Genes Is Affected by Obesity of Pigs Fed a High-Fat Diet. J Nutr 2015; 145:1394-401. [PMID: 25972525 PMCID: PMC4478952 DOI: 10.3945/jn.115.211318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2015] [Accepted: 04/16/2015] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Relations of the 25 mammalian selenoprotein genes with obesity and the associated inflammation remain unclear. OBJECTIVE This study explored impacts of high-fat diet-induced obesity on inflammation and expressions of selenoprotein and obesity-related genes in 10 tissues of pigs. METHODS Plasma and 10 tissues were collected from pigs (n = 10) fed a corn-soy-based control diet or that diet containing 3-7% lard from weanling to finishing (180 d). Plasma concentrations (n = 8) of cytokines and thyroid hormones and tissue mRNA abundance (n = 4) of 25 selenoprotein genes and 16 obesity-related genes were compared between the pigs fed the control and high-fat diets. Stepwise regression was applied to analyze correlations among all these measures, including the previously reported body physical and plasma biochemical variables. RESULTS The high-fat diet elevated (P < 0.05) plasma concentrations of tumor necrosis factor α, interleukin-6, leptin, and leptin receptor by 29-42% and affected (P < 0.05-0.1) tissue mRNA levels of the selenoprotein and obesity-related genes in 3 patterns. Specifically, the high-fat diet up-regulated 12 selenoprotein genes in 6 tissues, down-regulated 13 selenoprotein genes in 7 tissues, and exerted no effect on 5 genes in any tissue. Body weights and plasma triglyceride concentrations of pigs showed the strongest regressions to tissue mRNA abundances of selenoprotein and obesity-related genes. Among the selenoprotein genes, selenoprotein V and I were ranked as the strongest independent variables for the regression of phenotypic and plasma measures. Meanwhile, agouti signaling protein, adiponectin, and resistin genes represented the strongest independent variables of the obesity-related genes for the regression of tissue selenoprotein mRNA. CONCLUSIONS The high-fat diet induced inflammation in pigs and affected their gene expression of selenoproteins associated with thioredoxin and oxidoreductase systems, local tissue thyroid hormone activity, endoplasmic reticulum protein degradation, and phosphorylation of lipids. This porcine model may be used to study interactive mechanisms between excess fat intake and selenoprotein function.
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- Hua Zhao
- International Center of Future Agriculture for Human Health, Sichuan Agricultural University, Sichuan, China;
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- International Center of Future Agriculture for Human Health, Sichuan Agricultural University, Sichuan, China
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- International Center of Future Agriculture for Human Health, Sichuan Agricultural University, Sichuan, China
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- Molecular Biology Laboratory, Shenzhen Center for Chronic Disease Control, Shenzhen, China
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- International Center of Future Agriculture for Human Health, Sichuan Agricultural University, Sichuan, China
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- International Center of Future Agriculture for Human Health, Sichuan Agricultural University, Sichuan, China;,Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha, China; and
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- International Center of Future Agriculture for Human Health, Sichuan Agricultural University, Sichuan, China; Department of Animal Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
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Selenoprotein S is involved in maintenance and transport of multiprotein complexes. Biochem J 2014; 462:555-65. [PMID: 24897171 DOI: 10.1042/bj20140076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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SelS (Selenoprotein S) is a selenocysteine-containing protein with roles in ER (endoplasmic reticulum) function and inflammation. It has been implicated in ERAD (ER-associated protein degradation), and clinical studies revealed an association of its promoter polymorphism with cytokine levels and human diseases. However, the pathways and interacting proteins that could shed light on pathogenesis of SelS-associated diseases have not been studied systematically. We performed a large-scale affinity isolation of human SelS and its mutant forms and analysed the proteins that interact with them. All previously known SelS targets and nearly two hundred additional proteins were identified that were remarkably enriched for various multiprotein complexes. Subsequent chemical cross-linking experiments identified the specific interacting sites in SelS and its several targets. Most of these interactions involved coiled-coil domains. The data suggest that SelS participates in intracellular membrane transport and maintenance of protein complexes by anchoring them to the ER membrane.
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Bencharit S, Baxter SS, Carlson J, Byrd WC, Mayo MV, Border MB, Kohltfarber H, Urrutia E, Howard-Williams EL, Offenbacher S, Wu MC, Buse JB. Salivary proteins associated with hyperglycemia in diabetes: a proteomic analysis. MOLECULAR BIOSYSTEMS 2014; 9:2785-97. [PMID: 24056972 DOI: 10.1039/c3mb70196d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Effective monitoring of glucose levels is necessary for patients to achieve greater control over their diabetes. However, only about a quarter of subjects with diabetes who requires close serum glucose monitoring, regularly check their serum glucose daily. One of the potential barriers to patient compliance is the blood sampling requirement. Saliva and its protein contents can be altered in subjects with diabetes, possibly due to changes in glycemic control. We propose here that salivary proteomes of subjects with diabetes may be different based on their glycemic control as reflected in A1C levels. A total of 153 subjects with type 1 or 2 diabetes were recruited. Subjects in each type of diabetes were divided into 5 groups based on their A1C levels; <7, 7-8, 8-9, 9-10, >10. To examine the global proteomic changes associated with A1C, the proteomic profiling of pooled saliva samples from each group was created using label-free quantitative proteomics. Similar proteomic analysis for individual subjects (N=4, for each group) were then applied to examine proteins that may be less abundant in pooled samples. Principle component analysis (PCA) and cluster analysis (p<0.01 and p<0.001) were used to define the proteomic differences. We, therefore, defined the salivary proteomic changes associated with A1C changes. This study demonstrates that differences exist between salivary proteomic profiles in subjects with diabetes based on the A1C levels.
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- Sompop Bencharit
- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA.
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Spolding B, Connor T, Wittmer C, Abreu LLF, Kaspi A, Ziemann M, Kaur G, Cooper A, Morrison S, Lee S, Sinclair A, Gibert Y, Trevaskis JL, Roth JD, El-Osta A, Standish R, Walder K. Rapid development of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis in Psammomys obesus (Israeli sand rat). PLoS One 2014; 9:e92656. [PMID: 24651520 PMCID: PMC3961405 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0092656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2013] [Accepted: 02/26/2014] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Background and Aims A major impediment to establishing new treatments for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis is the lack of suitable animal models that accurately mimic the biochemical and metabolic characteristics of the disease. The aim of this study was to explore a unique polygenic animal model of metabolic disease as a model of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis by determining the effects of 2% dietary cholesterol supplementation on metabolic and liver endpoints in Psammomys obesus (Israeli sand rat). Methods P. obesus were provided ad libitum access to either a standard rodent diet (20% kcal/fat) or a standard rodent diet supplemented with 2% cholesterol (w/w) for 4 weeks. Histological sections of liver from animals on both diets were examined for key features of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. The expression levels of key genes involved in hepatic lipid metabolism were measured by real-time PCR. Results P. obesus fed a cholesterol-supplemented diet exhibited profound hepatomegaly and steatosis, and higher plasma transaminase levels. Histological analysis identified extensive steatosis, inflammation, hepatocyte injury and fibrosis. Hepatic gene expression profiling revealed decreased expression of genes involved in delivery and uptake of lipids, and fatty acid and triglyceride synthesis, and increased expression of genes involved in very low density lipoprotein cholesterol synthesis, triglyceride and cholesterol export. Conclusions P. obesus rapidly develop non-alcoholic steatohepatitis when fed a cholesterol-supplemented diet that appears to be histologically and mechanistically similar to patients.
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- Briana Spolding
- Metabolic Research Unit, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Metabolic Research Unit, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Amylin Pharmaceuticals, LLC., San Diego, California, United States of America
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- Metabolic Research Unit, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living (ISEAL), Victoria University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Metabolic Research Unit, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Metabolic Research Unit, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Metabolic Research Unit, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Metabolic Research Unit, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Metabolic Research Unit, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Amylin Pharmaceuticals, LLC., San Diego, California, United States of America
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- Amylin Pharmaceuticals, LLC., San Diego, California, United States of America
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- Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Metabolic Research Unit, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Metabolic Research Unit, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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Zhou J, Huang K, Lei XG. Selenium and diabetes--evidence from animal studies. Free Radic Biol Med 2013; 65:1548-1556. [PMID: 23867154 PMCID: PMC3859733 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2013.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 140] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2013] [Revised: 07/06/2013] [Accepted: 07/09/2013] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Whereas selenium was found to act as an insulin mimic and to be antidiabetic in earlier studies, recent animal experiments and human trials have shown an unexpected risk of prolonged high Se intake in potentiating insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Elevating dietary Se intake (0.4 to 3.0mg/kg of diet) above the nutrient requirements, similar to overproduction of selenoproteins, led to insulin resistance and/or diabetes-like phenotypes in mice, rats, and pigs. Although its diabetogenic mechanism remains unclear, high Se intake elevated activity or production of selenoproteins including GPx1, MsrB1, SelS, and SelP. This upregulation diminished intracellular reactive oxygen species and then dysregulated key regulators of β cells and insulin synthesis and secretion, leading to chronic hyperinsulinemia. Overscavenging intracellular H2O2 also attenuated oxidative inhibition of protein tyrosine phosphatases and suppressed insulin signaling. High Se intake might affect expression and/or function of key regulators of glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, and lipogenesis. Future research is needed to find out if certain forms of Se metabolites in addition to selenoproteins and if mechanisms other than intracellular redox control mediate the diabetogenic effects of high Se intake. Furthermore, a potential interactive role of high Se intake in the interphase of carcinogenesis and diabetogenesis should be explored to make optimal use of Se in human nutrition and health.
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- Jun Zhou
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic Chemistry and Materia Medica, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic Chemistry and Materia Medica, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Department of Animal Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.
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