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Shi R, Liu Z, Yue H, Li M, Liu S, De D, Li R, Chen Y, Cheng S, Gu X, Jia M, Li J, Li J, Zhang S, Feng N, Fan R, Fu F, Liu Y, Ding M, Pei J. IP 3R1-mediated MAMs formation contributes to mechanical trauma-induced hepatic injury and the protective effect of melatonin. Cell Mol Biol Lett 2024; 29:22. [PMID: 38308199 PMCID: PMC10836028 DOI: 10.1186/s11658-023-00509-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2024] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION There is a high morbidity and mortality rate in mechanical trauma (MT)-induced hepatic injury. Currently, the molecular mechanisms underlying liver MT are largely unclear. Exploring the underlying mechanisms and developing safe and effective medicines to alleviate MT-induced hepatic injury is an urgent requirement. The aim of this study was to reveal the role of mitochondria-associated ER membranes (MAMs) in post-traumatic liver injury, and ascertain whether melatonin protects against MT-induced hepatic injury by regulating MAMs. METHODS Hepatic mechanical injury was established in Sprague-Dawley rats and primary hepatocytes. A variety of experimental methods were employed to assess the effects of melatonin on hepatic injury, apoptosis, MAMs formation, mitochondrial function and signaling pathways. RESULTS Significant increase of IP3R1 expression and MAMs formation were observed in MT-induced hepatic injury. Melatonin treatment at the dose of 30 mg/kg inhibited IP3R1-mediated MAMs and attenuated MT-induced liver injury in vivo. In vitro, primary hepatocytes cultured in 20% trauma serum (TS) for 12 h showed upregulated IP3R1 expression, increased MAMs formation and cell injury, which were suppressed by melatonin (100 μmol/L) treatment. Consequently, melatonin suppressed mitochondrial calcium overload, increased mitochondrial membrane potential and improved mitochondrial function under traumatic condition. Melatonin's inhibitory effects on MAMs formation and mitochondrial calcium overload were blunted when IP3R1 was overexpressed. Mechanistically, melatonin bound to its receptor (MR) and increased the expression of phosphorylated ERK1/2, which interacted with FoxO1 and inhibited the activation of FoxO1 that bound to the IP3R1 promoter to inhibit MAMs formation. CONCLUSION Melatonin prevents the formation of MAMs via the MR-ERK1/2-FoxO1-IP3R1 pathway, thereby alleviating the development of MT-induced liver injury. Melatonin-modulated MAMs may be a promising therapeutic therapy for traumatic hepatic injury.
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- Rui Shi
- Department of Geriatrics Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, National Key Discipline of Cell Biology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
- Key Laboratory of Surgical Critical Care and Life Support, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, National Key Discipline of Cell Biology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, National Key Discipline of Cell Biology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
- School of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, National Key Discipline of Cell Biology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
- School of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Geriatrics Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Geriatrics Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
- Key Laboratory of Surgical Critical Care and Life Support, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Geriatrics Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
- Key Laboratory of Surgical Critical Care and Life Support, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Geriatrics Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
- Key Laboratory of Surgical Critical Care and Life Support, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, Laboratory Center of Stomatology, Department of Orthodontics, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, National Key Discipline of Cell Biology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, National Key Discipline of Cell Biology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, National Key Discipline of Cell Biology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, National Key Discipline of Cell Biology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, National Key Discipline of Cell Biology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, National Key Discipline of Cell Biology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, National Key Discipline of Cell Biology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, National Key Discipline of Cell Biology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, National Key Discipline of Cell Biology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
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- Department of Geriatrics Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
- The Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, Laboratory Center of Stomatology, Department of Orthodontics, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, National Key Discipline of Cell Biology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
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Zhang JJ, Meng X, Li Y, Zhou Y, Xu DP, Li S, Li HB. Effects of Melatonin on Liver Injuries and Diseases. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 18:ijms18040673. [PMID: 28333073 PMCID: PMC5412268 DOI: 10.3390/ijms18040673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2017] [Revised: 03/15/2017] [Accepted: 03/17/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Liver injuries and diseases are serious health problems worldwide. Various factors, such as chemical pollutants, drugs, and alcohol, could induce liver injuries. Liver diseases involve a wide range of liver pathologies, including hepatic steatosis, fatty liver, hepatitis, fibrosis, cirrhosis, and hepatocarcinoma. Despite all the studies performed up to now, therapy choices for liver injuries and diseases are very few. Therefore, the search for a new treatment that could safely and effectively block or reverse liver injuries and diseases remains a priority. Melatonin is a well-known natural antioxidant, and has many bioactivities. There are numerous studies investigating the effects of melatonin on liver injuries and diseases, and melatonin could regulate various molecular pathways, such as inflammation, proliferation, apoptosis, metastasis, and autophagy in different pathophysiological situations. Melatonin could be used for preventing and treating liver injuries and diseases. Herein, we conduct a review summarizing the potential roles of melatonin in liver injuries and diseases, paying special attention to the mechanisms of action.
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- Jiao-Jiao Zhang
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
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- School of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
- South China Sea Bioresource Exploitation and Utilization Collaborative Innovation Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Pant HH, Rao MV. Evaluation of in vitro anti-genotoxic potential of melatonin against arsenic and fluoride in human blood cultures. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2010; 73:1333-1337. [PMID: 20646762 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2010.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2010] [Revised: 04/22/2010] [Accepted: 05/01/2010] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Melatonin has been known for its anti-oxidant potential but not much studied for the anti-genotoxic potential. The current study elucidate the role of melatonin against in vitro genotoxicity by arsenic (As) and fluoride (F). Human peripheral blood cultures were exposed to As (1.4 microM) and F (34 microM), alone and in combination, with and without melatonin (0.2 mM). Ethyl methane sulphonate (EMS; 1.9 mM) was selected as the positive control to analyze the genotoxic parameters like sister chromatid exchanges (SCEs), cell cycle proliferative index (CCPI) and primary DNA damage. The frequency of SCE/cell, SCE/chromosome and primary DNA damage reduced significantly (p<0.001) accompanied with a marked increase in CCPI upon addition of melatonin. Similarly marked recovery was attained by melatonin from As and F induced primary DNA damage as studied using comet assay. The results clearly indicate towards the protection of lymphocytes from toxic effects af As and F by melatonin in vitro.
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- Hemlata Hemant Pant
- Biochemistry Department, P D Patel Institute of Applied Sciences, Education Campus Changa, Charotar University of Science and Technology, At&PO Petlad, Anand, 388 421, Gujarat, India.
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El-Sokkary GH. Melatonin and vitamin C administration ameliorate diazepam-induced oxidative stress and cell proliferation in the liver of rats. Cell Prolif 2008; 41:168-76. [PMID: 18211292 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2184.2007.00503.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Oxidative stress is a likely molecular mechanism in long-term diazepam administration. The benefits of antioxidants (melatonin and vitamin C) against diazepam-induced cell proliferation, DNA synthesis and oxidative damage were investigated in this study. MATERIALS & METHODS Four equal-sized groups of male rats [control, diazepam (3 mg/kg), diazepam plus melatonin (5 mg/kg) and diazepam plus vitamin C (50 mg/kg)] were used. Levels of lipid peroxides (LPO), superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and glutathione (GSH) concentration were measured in tissue homogenates. Cell proliferation and rate of DNA synthesis were detected by autoradiography. RESULTS Results documented increased labelling index, (3)H-thymidine incorporation (DNA synthesis), LPO plus decrease in GSH levels and SOD activity in livers of diazepam-administered rats versus those of controls. When melatonin and vitamin C were given to diazepam-administered rats, they almost attenuated the increase of labelling index, DNA synthesis and LPO, and restored the levels of GSH and SOD activity. CONCLUSION These results suggest long-term hazard in use of drugs such as diazepam; they may be toxic and damage terminates in complex liver damage. Furthermore, melatonin and vitamin C may be useful in combating free radical-induced liver injury resulting from hazard and/or repeated diazepam administration.
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- G H El-Sokkary
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt.
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El-Sokkary GH, Cuzzocrea S, Reiter RJ. Effect of chronic nicotine administration on the rat lung and liver: Beneficial role of melatonin. Toxicology 2007; 239:60-7. [PMID: 17692451 DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2007.06.092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2007] [Revised: 06/17/2007] [Accepted: 06/18/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Cigarette smoking is common in societies worldwide and has been identified as injurious to human health. The current study was designed to investigate the protective effect of melatonin, a radical scavenger and antioxidant, on nicotine-induced oxidative stress and morphological changes in the lung and liver of the rats. Three groups of male rats (controls, nicotine-treated [0.5 mg/kg], and nicotine plus melatonin [10 mg/kg] were used in this study. Levels of lipid peroxidation (LPO) products, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione (GSH) activity were measured in the tissue homogenates. Immunohistochemical and histological changes were also examined. The results revealed an increase in LPO and decrease in both SOD and GSH activity in the lung and liver homogenates on nicotine-treated rats. Melatonin administration to nicotine-treated rats attenuated the increase in LPO products and restored the SOD activity and GSH levels. The immunohistochemical and histological examination demonstrated marked increase in the immunoreactivity of nitrotyrosine, a specific "footprint" of peroxynitrite, and tissue damage in the lung and liver of nicotine-administered animals. Again, melatonin treatment reduced both nitrotyrosine reactivity and tissue damage associated with nicotine administration. These results, along with previous observations, suggest that melatonin may be useful in combating free radical-induced oxidative stress and tissue injury that is a result of nicotine toxicity.
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- Gamal H El-Sokkary
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, 71516, Assiut, Egypt.
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