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Lyu F, Burzynski C, Fang YY, Tal A, Chen AY, Kisa J, Agrawal K, Kluger Y, Taylor HS, Tal R. Maternal CXCR4 deletion results in placental defects and pregnancy loss mediated by immune dysregulation. JCI Insight 2023; 8:e172216. [PMID: 37815869 PMCID: PMC10721256 DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.172216] [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: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023] Open
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CXCR4 is a key regulator of the development of NK cells and DCs, both of which play an important role in early placental development and immune tolerance at the maternal-fetal interface. However, the role of CXCR4 in pregnancy is not well understood. Our study demonstrates that adult-induced global genetic CXCR4 deletion, but not uterine-specific CXCR4 deletion, was associated with increased pregnancy resorptions and decreased litter size. CXCR4-deficient mice had decreased NK cells and increased granulocytes in the decidua, along with increased leukocyte numbers in peripheral blood. We found that CXCR4-deficient mice had abnormal decidual NK cell aggregates and NK cell infiltration into trophoblast areas beyond the giant cell layer. This was associated with low NK cell expression of granzyme B, a NK cell granule effector, indicative of NK cell dysfunction. Pregnancy failure in these mice was associated with abnormalities in placental vascular development and increased placental expression of inflammatory genes. Importantly, adoptive BM transfer of WT CXCR4+ BM cells into CXCR4-deficient mice rescued the reproductive deficits by normalizing NK cell function and mediating normal placental vascular development. Collectively, our study found an important role for maternal CXCR4 expression in immune cell function, placental development, and pregnancy maintenance.
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- Fang Lyu
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, and
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, and
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, and
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, and
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, and
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, and
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- Department of Pathology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
- Program of Applied Mathematics, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
- Program of Applied Mathematics, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, and
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, and
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Yang X, Ren L, Chen X, Pang Y, Jia B, Sun J, Quan X. BMP9 maintains the phenotype of HTR-8/Svneo trophoblast cells by activating the SDF1/CXCR4 pathway. BMC Mol Cell Biol 2023; 24:24. [PMID: 37550619 PMCID: PMC10405378 DOI: 10.1186/s12860-023-00487-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Bone morphogenetic protein 9 (BMP9) has been shown to regulate processes such as angiogenesis, endothelial dysfunction, and tumorigenesis. However, the role of BMP9 in preeclampsia (PE) is unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role and mechanism of BMP9 in PE. METHODS The effects of BMP9 on the viability, migration and invasion of HTR-8/Svneo cells were investigated by CCK-8 assay, wound healing assay and Transwell invasion assay. The effect of BMP9 on apoptosis of HTR-8/Svneo cells was detected by flow cytometry. Plasma levels of BMP9, SDF1 and CXCR4 were detected by ELISA kit. qRT-PCR and Western blot were used to detect the expression levels of each gene in the cells. RESULTS Overexpression of BMP9 promoted the proliferation and migration of trophoblast cells and inhibited apoptosis. Knockdown of BMP9 had the opposite effect. The levels of BMP9, SDF1 and CXCR4 in the plasma of PE patients were down-regulated, and BMP9 was positively correlated with the levels of SDF1 and CXCR4. BMP9 also significantly upregulated the mRNA and protein levels of SDF1 and CXCR4 in HTR-8/SVneo cells. Further mechanistic studies found that BMP9 promoted the migration and invasion of HTR-8/SVneo cells and inhibited apoptosis by activating the SDF1/CXCR4 pathway. CONCLUSION We demonstrate for the first time that BMP9 promoted the migration and invasion of HTR-8/SVneo cells and inhibits apoptosis by activating the SDF1/CXCR4 pathway. This suggests that BMP9 may be a biomarker molecule for PE.
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- Xue Yang
- Obstetrics department of Weapon Industry 521 Hospital, NO.12, East Zhangba Road, Xi'an, Shannxi, 710065, China
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- Obstetrics department of Weapon Industry 521 Hospital, NO.12, East Zhangba Road, Xi'an, Shannxi, 710065, China.
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- Obstetrics department of Weapon Industry 521 Hospital, NO.12, East Zhangba Road, Xi'an, Shannxi, 710065, China
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- Obstetrics department of Weapon Industry 521 Hospital, NO.12, East Zhangba Road, Xi'an, Shannxi, 710065, China
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- Obstetrics department of Weapon Industry 521 Hospital, NO.12, East Zhangba Road, Xi'an, Shannxi, 710065, China
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- Obstetrics department of Weapon Industry 521 Hospital, NO.12, East Zhangba Road, Xi'an, Shannxi, 710065, China
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- Obstetrics department of Weapon Industry 521 Hospital, NO.12, East Zhangba Road, Xi'an, Shannxi, 710065, China
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Reed SA, Ashley R, Silver G, Splaine C, Jones AK, Pillai SM, Peterson ML, Zinn SA, Govoni KE. Maternal nutrient restriction and over-feeding during gestation alter expression of key factors involved in placental development and vascularization. J Anim Sci 2022; 100:6596678. [PMID: 35648126 DOI: 10.1093/jas/skac155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Poor maternal nutrition can negatively affect fetal and placental growth and development. However, the mechanism(s) that contribute to altered placenta growth and function are not well understood. We hypothesized that poor maternal diet would impact signaling through the C-X-C motif chemokine ligand (CXCL) 12-CXCL4 axis and/or placental expression of the insulin-like growth factor (IGF) axis. Using our established sheep model of poor maternal nutrition, we examined the effects of restricted- and over-feeding on ewe placentome gene and protein expression. Specifically, ewes were fed a control (CON; 100%), restricted (RES; 60%), or over (OVER; 140%) diet beginning at day 30.2 ± 0.02 of gestation, and samples were collected at days 45, 90, and 135 of gestation, representing periods of active placentation, peak placental growth, and near term, respectively. Placentomes were separated into cotyledon and caruncle, and samples snap frozen. Protein was determined by western blot and mRNA expression by real-time PCR. Data were analyzed by ANOVA and significance determined at P ≤ 0.05. Ewes fed a RES diet had decreased CXCL12 and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and increased tumor necrosis factor (TNF)α protein compared with CON ewes in caruncle at day 45 (P ≤0.05). In day 45 cotyledon, CXCR7 protein was increased and mTOR was decreased in RES relative to CON (P ≤0.05). At day 90, CXCR4 and CXCR7 were reduced in RES caruncle compared with CON, whereas VEGF was reduced and mTOR increased in cotyledon of RES ewes relative to CON (P ≤0.05). In OVER caruncle, at day 45 CXCR4 and VEGF were reduced and at day 90 CXCR4, CXCR7, and TNFα were reduced in caruncle compared with CON (P ≤0.05). There was no observed effect of OVER diet on protein abundance in the cotyledon (P > 0.05). Expression of IGF-II mRNA was increased in OVER at day 45 and IGFBP-3 was reduced in RES at day 90 in caruncle relative to CON (P ≤0.05). Maternal diet did not alter placentome diameter or weight (P > 0.05). These findings suggest that restricted- and over-feeding negatively impact protein and mRNA expression of key chemokines and growth factors implicated in proper placenta development and function.
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- Sarah A Reed
- Department of Animal Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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- Animal and Range Sciences, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM 88003, USA
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- Animal and Range Sciences, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM 88003, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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Guan C, Zhao F, Yang Z, Tang Q, Wang L, Li X, Zhang L, Deng Z, Hou H, Wang J, Xu Y, Zhang R, Lin Y, Tan P, Zhang Y, Liu S, Zhang L. A review of key cytokines based on gene polymorphism in the pathogenesis of pre-eclampsia. Am J Reprod Immunol 2021; 87:e13503. [PMID: 34599631 DOI: 10.1111/aji.13503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Revised: 09/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Although a number of theories have been suggested, including roles for oxidative stress, an abnormal maternal-fetal interface, and genetic and environmental factors, the etiopathology of pre-eclampsia (PE) remains unclear. Maternal immune tolerance is important for maintaining pregnancy, and researchers have increasingly focused on the critical roles of cytokines in the pathogenesis of PE in recent years. The assessment of candidate genetic polymorphisms in PE could partially elucidate the mechanisms of susceptibility to disease, and contribute to seeking for new diagnosis and treatment methods of PE. PE can lead to severe complications, and even the death of both mother and fetus. Although the complex pathology is not yet clear, some evidence suggested that the occurrence of PE is related to inflammatory factors. We reviewed the current understandings of roles of cytokines in PE, and provided an extensive overview of the role of single nucleotide chain polymorphisms (SNPs) in the genes potentially underlying the pathophysiology of PE.
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- Chengcheng Guan
- Medical genetic department, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.,Prenatal Diagnosis Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of gynecology and obstetrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Clinical Laboratory, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Medical genetic department, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.,Prenatal Diagnosis Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Medical genetic department, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.,Prenatal Diagnosis Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Medical genetic department, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.,Prenatal Diagnosis Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Medical genetic department, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.,Prenatal Diagnosis Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Clinical Laboratory, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Clinical Laboratory, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Medical genetic department, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.,Prenatal Diagnosis Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Medical genetic department, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.,Prenatal Diagnosis Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Medical genetic department, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.,Prenatal Diagnosis Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Medical genetic department, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.,Prenatal Diagnosis Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of gynecology and obstetrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of gynecology and obstetrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Medical genetic department, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.,Prenatal Diagnosis Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Medical genetic department, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.,Prenatal Diagnosis Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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Shemies RS, Gaber TZ, Baiomy A, Aladle DA, Mosbah A, Abdel-Hady ES, Sayed-Ahmed N, Sobh M. Angiogenic markers predict kidney injury and obstetric complications in women with preeclampsia and pregnancy-related acute kidney injury. Ther Apher Dial 2021; 26:306-315. [PMID: 33533567 DOI: 10.1111/1744-9987.13633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2020] [Revised: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Pregnancy-related acute kidney injury (PRAKI) particularly on top of preeclampsia (PE) represents a major cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Reliable diagnostic tools are needed to further evaluate the diagnosis and prognosis of PRAKI. Our objective was to study the diagnostic and prognostic value of angiogenic markers (e.g., stromal cell-derived factor 1 (SDF-1), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), alarmins as uric acid) in women with PE and PRAKI. This prospective study included three groups; PRAKI, PE patients, and healthy controls that were compared regarding serum levels of the studied markers correlated to renal, maternal, and fetal outcomes. SDF-1, VEGF, and uric acid levels were significantly different between the three included groups and predicted PRAKI diagnosis. Patients with hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet (HELLP) syndrome exhibited the highest titers of SDF-1 and VEGF. A positive correlation was found between SDF-1 and renal recovery. Conclusively, serum assays of SDF-1, VEGF, and uric acid may add a diagnostic value in PRAKI and PE.
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- Mansoura Nephrology and Dialysis Unit, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Clinical Pathology Department, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Clinical Pathology Department, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Departments, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Departments, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Mansoura Nephrology and Dialysis Unit, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Mansoura Nephrology and Dialysis Unit, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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Xu J, Chen K, Li A, Guo M, Wang J, Liu S, Wang X. Polymorphism-801G/A in the 3'-untranslated region of CXCL12 is not associated with preeclampsia in Chinese Han population. Clin Exp Hypertens 2017; 39:23-28. [PMID: 28051881 DOI: 10.1080/10641963.2016.1200598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We investigated whether the CXCL12-801G/A polymorphism was associated with preeclampsia (PE) susceptibility in a Chinese Han population. METHODS We examined 912 PE women and 1025 controls for the CXCL12-801G/A polymorphism by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and correlations with clinical characteristics were examined. RESULTS No significant differences in genotypic and allelic frequencies of CXCL12-G801A were found between cases and controls (genotype: χ2 = 2.095, p = 0.351; allele: χ2 = 1.713, p = 0.191). There were also no significant differences between early/late-onset or mild/severe PE and control groups. CONCLUSION The results indicate that 801G/A in CXCL12 may not play a major role in pathogenesis of PE in a Chinese Han population.
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- Jine Xu
- a Department of Obstetrics , The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University , Qingdao , China
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- b Department of Biology , The First Senior High School of Chengwu , Heze , China
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- c Department of Medical Specimen Collection , The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University , Qingdao , China
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- d Prenatal Diagnosis Center , The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University , Qingdao , China
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- d Prenatal Diagnosis Center , The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University , Qingdao , China
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- d Prenatal Diagnosis Center , The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University , Qingdao , China
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- e Department of Biology , The Medical College of Qingdao University , Qingdao , China
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Karakus S, Bagci B, Bagci G, Sancakdar E, Yildiz C, Akkar O, Cetin A. SDF-1/CXCL12 and CXCR4 gene variants, and elevated serum SDF-1 levels are associated with preeclampsia. Hypertens Pregnancy 2016; 36:124-130. [PMID: 28001450 DOI: 10.1080/10641955.2016.1250904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to compare the frequencies of stromal cell-derived factor-1 (SDF-1) 3'A and CXCR4 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and serum SDF-1 levels in patients with preeclampsia (PE). METHODS In total, 89 women with PE and 89 control women were included in the study. Genotyping was done by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism method. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method was used to measure serum SDF-1 level. RESULTS For SDF-1 3'A SNP, the frequency of GA genotype, total number of GA and AA genotypes, and the A allele frequency was higher in PE patients than controls (p = 0.04, 0.023, and 0.029, respectively). For CXCR4 SNP, the frequency of CT genotype, total number of CT and TT genotypes, and the T allele frequency were higher in PE patients than controls (p = 0.04, 0.006, and 0.005, respectively). SDF-1 serum level was detected higher in preeclamptic women compared with controls (p = 0.001). In PE patients, there was no significant association between serum SDF-1 levels and genotypes of SDF-1 3'A SNP. SDF-1 level was significantly higher in patients bearing CXCR4 CT genotype than CC genotype (p = 0.001). Furthermore, SDF-1 levels in patients bearing CT+TT genotype were found higher than that of patients with CC genotypes (p = 0.001). CONCLUSION Results of our study suggest that SDF-1 3'A and CXCR4 polymorphisms and elevated serum SDF-1 levels may have a role in the development of PE.
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- Savas Karakus
- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine , Sivas , Turkey
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- b Department of Nutrition and Dietetics , Cumhuriyet University School of Health Sciences , Sivas , Turkey
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- c Department of Medical Genetics , Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine , Sivas , Turkey
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- d Department of Biochemistry , Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine , Sivas , Turkey
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine , Sivas , Turkey
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine , Sivas , Turkey
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine , Sivas , Turkey
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Diagnostic Potential of Evaluation of SDF-1α and sRAGE Levels in Threatened Premature Labor. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2016; 2016:2719460. [PMID: 27556030 PMCID: PMC4983339 DOI: 10.1155/2016/2719460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2016] [Revised: 06/28/2016] [Accepted: 07/03/2016] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Preterm birth remains the most prevalent cause of neonatal morbidity. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic value of SDF-1α, resistin, secretory RAGE (sRAGE), and endogenous secretory RAGE (esRAGE) in preterm labor. A total of 211 pregnant women participated in the study. Group A contained 72 women between 22 and 36 weeks of gestation, with premature labor, who finally had preterm birth. Group B contained 66 women in labor between 37 and 41 weeks of gestation. Women in group A had lower SDF-1α and sRAGE levels than those in group B. Moreover, in group A, SDF-1α and sRAGE levels were correlated with the latency period from the occurrence of premature labor symptoms until delivery. Sensitivity and specificity of studied parameters for prediction of preterm birth were 95% and 40% for SDF-1α and 51.3% and 93.5% for sRAGE, respectively. The prognostic value of plasma SDF-1α and sRAGE levels was comparable with that of cervical length ultrasound measurement and serum C-reactive protein levels. We conclude that SDF-1α and sRAGE appear to play a major role in the diagnosis of preterm birth and its evaluation could be convenient and useful for predicting preterm birth.
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Wang L, Li X, Zhao Y, Fang C, Lian Y, Gou W, Han T, Zhu X. Insights into the mechanism of CXCL12-mediated signaling in trophoblast functions and placental angiogenesis. Acta Biochim Biophys Sin (Shanghai) 2015; 47:663-72. [PMID: 26188201 DOI: 10.1093/abbs/gmv064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2015] [Accepted: 06/08/2015] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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The chemokine CXCL12 and its receptor CXCR4 are important signaling components required for human blastocyst implantation and the progression of pregnancy. Growing evidence indicates that the CXCL12/CXCR4 axis can regulate trophoblast function and uterine spiral artery remodeling, which plays a fundamental role in placentation and fetal outcome. The orphan receptor CXCR7 is also believed to partly regulate the function of the CXCL12/CXCR4 axis. Additionally, the CXCL12/CXCR4/CXCR7 axis can enhance the cross-talk between trophoblasts and decidual cells such as uterine natural killer cells and decidual stromal cells which are involved in regulation of trophoblast differentiation and invasion and placental angiogenesis. In addition, recent studies proved that CXCL12 expression is elevated in the placenta and mid-trimester amniotic fluid of pregnant women with preeclampsia, implying that dysregulation of CXCL12 plays a role in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia. Further understanding of the regulatory mechanisms of CXCL12-mediated signaling in trophoblast functions and placental angiogenesis may help to design novel therapeutic approaches for pregnancy-associated diseases.
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- Liang Wang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tangdu Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China The First Student Brigade, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China
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- Department of Clinical Immunology, PLA Specialized Research Institute of Rheumatism & Immunity, Xi-jing Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China
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- Institute of Neurosciences, School of Basic Medical Sciences, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tangdu Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Hainan Branch of PLA General Hospital, Sanya 572013, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tangdu Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China
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Chen S, Zhao G, Miao H, Tang R, Song Y, Hu Y, Wang Z, Hou Y. MicroRNA-494 inhibits the growth and angiogenesis-regulating potential of mesenchymal stem cells. FEBS Lett 2015; 589:710-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.febslet.2015.01.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2014] [Revised: 01/29/2015] [Accepted: 01/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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