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Forsythoside A Alleviates Imiquimod-Induced Psoriasis-like Dermatitis in Mice by Regulating Th17 Cells and IL-17A Expression. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12010062. [PMID: 35055377 PMCID: PMC8780559 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12010062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 12/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Psoriasis is a recurrent inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness and scaly skin lesions with itchy or painful sensations. Forsythoside A, one of the main active compounds isolated from the fruit of Forsythia suspensa, has been widely applied to treat inflammatory diseases in the clinical use of traditional oriental medicine. However, the effect of forsythoside A on psoriasis remains unclear. This study aimed to explore the therapeutic effects and immune regulation of forsythoside A on psoriasis. C57BL/6 mice were divided into six groups and treated with imiquimod cream on their shaved back skin to induce psoriasis-like dermatitis. Different doses of forsythoside A (5 mg/kg, 10 mg/kg, or 20 mg/kg) were administered to the respective treatment groups. Skin redness, scaling, and ear thickness were measured; keratinocyte proliferation and inflammatory cytokine expression were detected by hematoxylin–eosin and immunohistochemical staining. Th17 cells in the inguinal lymph nodes were detected by flow cytometric analysis. IL-17A levels were measured using ELISA. The results showed that forsythoside A relieved psoriatic skin symptoms such as skin redness, thickness, scaling, and reduced epidermal thickening. The expression of IL-6, IL-17, and Ki-67 was downregulated in the forsythoside-A-treated groups. Th17 cell expression in inguinal lymph nodes and IL-17A secretion was suppressed by forsythoside A. In conclusion, forsythoside A was found to alleviate imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like dermatitis in mice by suppressing Th17 development and IL-17A secretion. These findings demonstrate the feasibility of forsythoside A in treating human psoriasis.
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Wei Z, Li T, Sun Y, Su H, Zeng Y, Wang Q, Kuang H. Daturataturin A, a withanolide in Datura metel L., induces HaCaT autophagy through the PI3K-Akt-mTOR signaling pathway. Phytother Res 2021; 35:1546-1558. [PMID: 33560581 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Revised: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Daturataturin A (DTA), a withanolide compound in Datura metel L., exhibits excellent anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative activities. Here, we report the study of DTA-induced proliferation and inflammation in human immortalized keratinocytes (HaCaTs) and the associated molecular mechanisms. HaCaTs are a model of the epidermal proliferative state of cells. The pharmacodynamics and mechanism of DTA were studied by western blot, immunofluorescence, apoptosis and proliferation detection, and real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction. We confirmed that DTA induced HaCaT autophagy, which, in turn, induced HaCaT senescence and, ultimately, led to cell cycle arrest. DTA also negatively regulated inflammation through the activation of autophagy. This may be one of the mechanisms underlying the action of Datura metel L. preparation used for the treatment of psoriasis.
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- Zheng Wei
- College of Pharmacy, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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Razgonova MP, Zakharenko AM, Golokhvast KS, Thanasoula M, Sarandi E, Nikolouzakis K, Fragkiadaki P, Tsoukalas D, Spandidos DA, Tsatsakis A. Telomerase and telomeres in aging theory and chronographic aging theory (Review). Mol Med Rep 2020; 22:1679-1694. [PMID: 32705188 PMCID: PMC7411297 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2020.11274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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The current review focuses on the connection of telomerase and telomeres with aging. In this review, we describe the changes in telomerase and telomere length (TEL) during development, their role in carcinogenesis processes, and the consequences of reduced telomerase activity. More specifically, the connection of TEL in peripheral blood cells with the development of aging‑associated diseases is discussed. The review provides systematic data on the role of telomerase in mitochondria, the biology of telomeres in stem cells, as well as the consequences of the forced expression of telomerase (telomerization) in human cells. Additionally, it presents the effects of chronic stress exposure on telomerase activity, the effect of TEL on fertility, and the effect of nutraceutical supplements on TEL. Finally, a comparative review of the chronographic theory of aging, presented by Olovnikov is provided based on currently available scientific research on telomere, telomerase activity, and the nature of aging by multicellular organisms.
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- Mayya P. Razgonova
- N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources, 190000 Saint-Petersburg, Russia
- Far Eastern Federal University, 690950 Vladivostok, Russia
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- N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources, 190000 Saint-Petersburg, Russia
- Far Eastern Federal University, 690950 Vladivostok, Russia
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- N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources, 190000 Saint-Petersburg, Russia
- Far Eastern Federal University, 690950 Vladivostok, Russia
- Pacific Geographical Institute, Far Eastern Branch of The Russian Academy of Sciences, 690041 Vladivostok, Russia
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- Metabolomic Μedicine, Health Clinics for Autoimmune and Chronic Diseases, 10674 Athens, Greece
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- Metabolomic Μedicine, Health Clinics for Autoimmune and Chronic Diseases, 10674 Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Toxicology, Medical School, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Greece
- Spin-Off Toxplus S.A., 71601 Heraklion, Greece
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- Metabolomic Μedicine, Health Clinics for Autoimmune and Chronic Diseases, 10674 Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Clinical Virology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion 71003, Greece
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- Laboratory of Toxicology, Medical School, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Greece
- Spin-Off Toxplus S.A., 71601 Heraklion, Greece
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Molès JP, Griez A, Guilhou JJ, Girard C, Nagot N, Van de Perre P, Dujols P. Cytosolic RNA:DNA Duplexes Generated by Endogenous Reverse Transcriptase Activity as Autonomous Inducers of Skin Inflammation in Psoriasis. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0169879. [PMID: 28095445 PMCID: PMC5240966 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0169879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2016] [Accepted: 12/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease of unknown ætiology. Recent studies suggested that a large amount of cytosolic DNA (cyDNA) in keratinocytes is breaking keratinocytes DNA tolerance and promotes self-sustained inflammation in the psoriatic lesion. We investigated the origin of this cyDNA. We show that, amongst all the possible DNA structures, the cyDNA could be present as RNA:DNA duplexes in keratinocytes. We further show that endogenous reverse transcriptase activities generate such duplexes and consequently activate the production of Th1-inflammatory cytokines. These observations open a new research avenue related to endogenous retroelements for the aetiology of psoriasis and probably of other human chronic inflammatory diseases.
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- Jean-Pierre Molès
- Inserm UMR 1058, Montpellier, France
- Etablissement Français du Sang, Montpellier, France
- University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Inserm UMR 1058, Montpellier, France
- Etablissement Français du Sang, Montpellier, France
- University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- CHU of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Inserm UMR 1058, Montpellier, France
- Etablissement Français du Sang, Montpellier, France
- University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- CHU of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Inserm UMR 1058, Montpellier, France
- Etablissement Français du Sang, Montpellier, France
- University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- CHU of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Inserm UMR 1058, Montpellier, France
- Etablissement Français du Sang, Montpellier, France
- University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- CHU of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Inserm UMR 1058, Montpellier, France
- Etablissement Français du Sang, Montpellier, France
- University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- CHU of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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Slominski AT, Manna PR, Tuckey RC. On the role of skin in the regulation of local and systemic steroidogenic activities. Steroids 2015; 103:72-88. [PMID: 25988614 PMCID: PMC4631694 DOI: 10.1016/j.steroids.2015.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 122] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2015] [Revised: 04/21/2015] [Accepted: 04/21/2015] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The mammalian skin is a heterogeneous organ/tissue covering our body, showing regional variations and endowed with neuroendocrine activities. The latter is represented by its ability to produce and respond to neurotransmitters, neuropeptides, hormones and neurohormones, of which expression and phenotypic activities can be modified by ultraviolet radiation, chemical and physical factors, as well as by cytokines. The neuroendocrine contribution to the responses of skin to stress is served, in part, by local synthesis of all elements of the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis. Skin with subcutis can also be classified as a steroidogenic tissue because it expresses the enzyme, CYP11A1, which initiates steroid synthesis by converting cholesterol to pregnenolone, as in other steroidogenic tissues. Pregnenolone, or steroidal precursors from the circulation, are further transformed in the skin to corticosteroids or sex hormones. Furthermore, in the skin CYP11A1 acts on 7-dehydrocholesterol with production of 7-dehydropregnolone, which can be further metabolized to other Δ7steroids, which after exposure to UVB undergo photochemical transformation to vitamin D like compounds with a short side chain. Vitamin D and lumisterol, produced in the skin after exposure to UVB, are also metabolized by CYP11A1 to several hydroxyderivatives. Vitamin D hydroxyderivatives generated by action of CYP11A1 are biologically active and are subject to further hydroxylations by CYP27B1, CYP27A1 and CP24A. Establishment of which intermediates are produced in the epidermis in vivo and whether they circulate on the systemic level represent a future research challenge. In summary, skin is a neuroendocrine organ endowed with steroid/secosteroidogenic activities.
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- Andrzej T Slominski
- Department of Dermatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, VA Medical Center, Birmingham, AL, USA.
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- Department of immunology and Molecular Microbiology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA, Australia
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Liu H, Ni S, Zhang Y, Ding L, Zhang Y. Identification of proteasome subunit beta type 3 involved in the potential mechanism of corticosteroid protective effectiveness on beta-2 adrenoceptor desensitization by a proteomics approach. J Thorac Dis 2014; 5:797-805. [PMID: 24409358 DOI: 10.3978/j.issn.2072-1439.2013.12.42] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2013] [Accepted: 12/24/2013] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by airway inflammation with mucus hypersecretion and hyperresponsiveness to various nonspecific stimuli. Corticosteroids are usually used to prevent β2 adrenoceptor (β2AR) desensitization in clinical and experimental practice. But the exact mechanism of corticosteroid effectiveness on β2AR desensitization is unclear. OBJECTIVES To find the potential mechanisms related to the protective effects of corticosteroid on salbutamol induced β2AR desensitization by a proteomics approach. METHODS Thirty-two BALB/c (6-8 weeks old) mice were divided into four groups: group A, control group, phosphate buffered saline (PBS)-treated group; group B, asthmatic group, treated by ovalbumin (OVA); group C, β2AR desensitized asthmatic group, treated by OVA and salbutamol (SBT) and group D, corticosteroid-treated β2AR desensitized asthmatic group, treated with OVA, SBT and Dexamethasone (DEX). After administrated with those drugs, their serum total IgE, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) cytokine concentration, airway resistance and membrane receptor number of β2AR were evaluated. After then, the mice of group C and D were sacrificed, their protein from lung tissue were extracted and then seperated by two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2DE). Then, the isolated protein spots were analyzed by ImageMaster software and mass spectrometry. Bioinformatic tools were used to search these protein spots and find interesting protein spots associated with corticosteroid protective effect on β2AR desensitization. Finally, these protein spots were confirmed by Western blotting. RESULTS With inflammatory cell count, cytokine concentration of BALF, pathological sections, total serum IgE, airway resistance, membrane receptor number and β2AR total amount changes, asthmatic mouse model and β2AR desensitization asthmatic mouse model were successfully established. Seventeen protein spots were found different expression between group C and group D, 4 protein spots were down-regulated and 13 protein spots were up-regulated compared to group C. Proteasome subunit beta type 3 was down-regulated. CONCLUSIONS Increased proteasome subunit beta type 3 expression may be responsible for salbutamol-induced β2AR desensitization in asthmatic disease, and DEX possibly render the β2AR resensitization partially by decreasing the content of proteasome.
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- Hua Liu
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
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Lau WM, Ng KW, White AW, Heard CM. Therapeutic and Cytotoxic Effects of the Novel Antipsoriasis Codrug, Naproxyl–Dithranol, on HaCaT Cells. Mol Pharm 2011; 8:2398-407. [DOI: 10.1021/mp200327k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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- Wing Man Lau
- Welsh School of Pharmacy, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF10 3NB, U.K
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- Welsh School of Pharmacy, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF10 3NB, U.K
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- Welsh School of Pharmacy, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF10 3NB, U.K
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- Welsh School of Pharmacy, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF10 3NB, U.K
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Skoog T, Elomaa O, Pasonen-Seppänen SM, Forsberg S, Ahokas K, Jeskanen L, Pärssinen J, Tiala I, Rollman O, Lohi J, Saarialho-Kere U. Matrix metalloproteinase-21 expression is associated with keratinocyte differentiation and upregulated by retinoic acid in HaCaT cells. J Invest Dermatol 2008; 129:119-30. [PMID: 18633436 DOI: 10.1038/jid.2008.206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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In the skin, expression of several matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) occurs in response to tissue injury, tumorigenesis, angiogenesis, apoptosis, and inflammation. The recently cloned MMP-21 has been implicated in skin development and various epithelial cancers. In this study, we found that it is also expressed by differentiated keratinocytes (KCs) in various benign skin disorders, in which it was not associated with KC apoptosis or proliferation, and in organotypic cultures. Furthermore, MMP-21 was induced in keratinocytes in association with increased calcium and presence of the differentiation marker filaggrin. In stably transfected A431 and HEK293 cell lines, MMP-21 increased invasion of cells but did not associate with increased apoptosis, proliferation, or epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition. Of various agents tested in HaCaT cell cultures, only retinoic acid (10(-6) M) and staurosporine (2.5 x 10(-8) M) upregulated MMP-21 mRNA and protein expression, whereas tumor promoters, hormones, or dexamethasone were without effect. Our results suggest that MMP-21 may be an important protease in the terminal differentiation of keratinocytes.
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- Tiina Skoog
- Department of Clinical Science and Education, Karolinska Institutet at Stockholm Söder Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Xu Q, Zhang Z, Zhang P, Chen W. Antisense oligonucleotides and all-trans retinoic acid have a synergistic anti-tumor effect on oral squamous cell carcinoma. BMC Cancer 2008; 8:159. [PMID: 18522733 PMCID: PMC2427037 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2407-8-159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2007] [Accepted: 06/03/2008] [Indexed: 04/04/2023] Open
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Background Antisense oligonucleotides against hTR (As-ODN-hTR) have shown promising results as treatment strategies for various human malignancies. All-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) is a signalling molecule with important roles in differentiation and apoptosis. Biological responses to ATRA are currently used therapeutically in various human cancers. The aim of this study was to evaluate the anti-tumor effects of As-ODN-hTR combined with ATRA in vivo. Methods In situ human oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) models were established by subcutaneous injection of Tca8113 cells. Mice were treated with sense oligonucleotides against hTR(S-ODN-hTR) alone, As-ODN-hTR alone, ATRA alone, As-ODN-hTR plus ATRA, or S-ODN-hTR plus ATRA. Tumor size and weight were assessed in the mice. Telomerase activity was detected by a TRAP assay, apoptotic cells were evaluated with a Tunel assay, the expression of apoptosis-related proteins (Bcl-2 and Bax) was evaluated by immunohistochemistry and ultrastructural morphological changes in the tumor specimen were examined. Results Both As-ODN-hTR and ATRA can significantly inhibit tumor growth in this OSCC xenograft solid-tumor model, and the combination of the two agents had a synergistic anti-tumorogenic effect. We also demonstrated that this anti-tumor effect correlated with inhibition of telomerase activity. Furthermore, significant increases in the number of apoptotic cells, typical apoptotic morphology and a downregulation of the anti-apoptotic protein, bcl-2 were observed in the treated tissues. Conclusion The combination of As-ODN-hTR and ATRA has a synergistic anti-tumor effect. This anti-tumor effect can be mainly attributed to apoptosis induced by a decrease in telomerase activity. Bcl-2 plays an important role in this process. Therefore, combining As-ODN-hTR and ATRA may be an approach for the treatment of human oral squamous cell carcinoma.
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- Qin Xu
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, 639, Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, PR China.
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Increased RhoGDI2 and peroxiredoxin 5 levels in asthmatic murine model of β2-adrenoceptor desensitization: A proteomics approach. Chin Med J (Engl) 2008. [DOI: 10.1097/00029330-200802020-00014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Lin J, Liu X, Bao Y, Hou S, An L, Lin X. Effects of isocamptothecin, a novel camptothecin analogue, on proliferation, apoptosis and telomerase activity in HaCaT cells. Exp Dermatol 2008; 17:530-6. [PMID: 18218022 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0625.2007.00674.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Camptothecin is a topoisomerase I inhibitor with definite anti-psoriatic effect. As it is limited in clinical application because of serious side effects and toxicity, many researchers are striving hard to develop derivatives or analogues of camptothecin with higher effects and less toxicity. To explore the anti-psoriatic potential of isocamptothecin, a novel camptothecin analogue, its effects on proliferation, apoptosis and telomerase activity were investigated in the human keratinocyte cell line HaCaT. Incubation with isocamptothecin resulted in a time- and concentration-dependent inhibition of HaCaT cell proliferation. However, isocamptothecin showed larger inhibitory concentration at 50% than camptothecin, suggesting far less cytotoxicity. In addition, isocamptothecin induced apoptosis in a concentration-dependent manner and induced typical morphologic features of apoptosis in HaCaT cells. Moreover, isocamptothecin downregulated the telomerase activity of HaCaT cells not only at concentrations of apoptosis induction but also at concentration insufficient to induce apoptosis, providing additional mechanisms that further account for its ability to inhibit keratinocytes proliferation and induce apoptosis. These results indicate that isocamptothecin possesses similar effects on keratinocytes with camptothecin, but shows far less cytotoxicity, it may probably become a promising agent for psoriasis therapy.
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- Jingrong Lin
- Department of Dermatology, the first affiliated hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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Jurisic D, Kirin I, Rabic D, Dojcinovic B, Coklo M, Zamolo G. The role of telomerase activity in psoriatic skin lesions. Med Hypotheses 2006; 68:1093-5. [PMID: 17113716 DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2006.09.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2006] [Accepted: 09/14/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Psoriasis is a benign, chronic skin disease characterized by keratinocyte hyperproliferation and abnormal differentiation. Telomerase is an enzyme-reverse transcriptase that protects chromosomes from degradation by stabilizing telomere length. Recent studies suggest that telomerase activity (TA) may be responsible in part for some of nonmalignant proliferative skin diseases. There is evidence that telomerase has an active anti-apoptotic role. TA in general is associated with cellular proliferation. We hypothesize a relationship between TA, keratinocyte proliferation and apoptosis in psoriatic skin lesions. The TA in telomere elongation makes keratinocyte hyperproliferation possible and is at the same time, one of its limiting factors. This hyperproliferation in psoriasis occurs as a result of significant keratinocyte damage caused by self-reactive T-cells through induction of various apoptotic pathways. On the other hand, TA in telomere elongation, together with other factors, has an active anti-apoptotic role, preserving the necessary amount of equilibrium between these two processes (apoptosis and proliferation) therefore being the main reason why conversion of a psoriatic plaque to squamous cell carcinoma is rare. As there is little data on TA in psoriatic lesions, in evaluation of our hypothesis we suggest thorough parallel studies of TA, telomere length, apoptosis and proliferation in psoriatic lesional skin on multiple checkpoints and targets, using more samples so the reliability of the results would be higher. This is important since a better understanding of these factors might provide new possible therapeutic targets.
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- Davor Jurisic
- Department of Surgery, Rijeka University Hospital, Tome Strizica 3, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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Liu X, Lin J, Bao Y, Lin X, An L. Camptothecin-mediated apoptosis and antiproliferation effect is accompanied by down-regulation of telomerase activity in HaCaT cells. J Dermatol Sci 2006; 42:262-4. [PMID: 16574380 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2006.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2005] [Revised: 01/17/2006] [Accepted: 02/06/2006] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Zhang P, Xu Q, Chen WT, Duan LQ, Zhang ZY, Zhou XJ. Synergistic down-regulation of telomerase by all-trans retinoic acid and antisense oligonucleotide in oral squamous cell carcinoma cell line (Tca8113). Oral Oncol 2006; 41:909-15. [PMID: 16051514 DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2005.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2005] [Accepted: 05/06/2005] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Human telomerase, activated in about 90% of cancers, is mainly composed of hTR, hTERT and TP1. The exposed RNA template of hTR is an ideal target for antisense oligonucleotides (As-ODN); while recent findings indicate all-trans retinoid acid (ATRA) could effectively inhibit the expression of catalytic subunit-hTERT. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of ATRA and As-ODN in oral squamous cell carcinoma and whether telomerase activity could be synergistically inhibited by them and thus therapeutically exploited in the future. As-ODN-hTR was transfected into human tongue squamous cell carcinoma cell line (Tca8113) with or without ATRA. Telomerase activity was examined by PCR-Elisa; viability was compared with growth curve; apoptotic rate was analyzed by Annexin V/PI double staining and hTERT expression was tested with western blot. Tca8113 cells displayed significant growth inhibition during the 9-day exposure to ATRA/As-ODN, especially to a combination of As-ODN-hTR and 5muM ATRA, correlating with the inhibition of telomerase expression. The relative telomerase activity was inhibited during treated with As-ODN-hTR alone, ATRA alone, or a combination of them. While without ATRA, the effect of As-ODN would disappear at 96h after transfection. As-ODN-hTR alone or combined with ATRA also significantly increase the apoptotic rate. Our findings provided direct evidence, in oral squamous cell carcinoma, As-ODN-hTR and ATRA could synergistically inhibit telomerase activity and telomerase protein in human tongue squamous cell carcinoma cells, which correlated with the induction of growth arrest.
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- Ping Zhang
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Second Medical University, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, China
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Roh GS, Shin Y, Seo SW, Yoon BR, Yeo S, Park SJ, Cho JW, Kwack K. Proteome analysis of differential protein expression in allergen-induced asthmatic mice lung after dexamethasone treatment. Proteomics 2005; 4:3318-27. [PMID: 15378748 DOI: 10.1002/pmic.200400930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
Abstract
Asthma has become substantially more prevalent in recent decades and is one of the foremost contributors to morbidity and mortality in industrialized countries. Corticosteroids are among the most effective medications for the treatment of asthma, but some patients do not respond well to corticosteroid treatment. In this study, we characterized the responses to an allergen and identified potential molecular targets of dexamethasone (Dex) treatment in acute asthma. Female BALB/c mice sensitized to ovalbumin (OVA) were challenged with aerosolized OVA for 1 week. During the challenge period, mice were treated daily with Dex by intraperitoneal injection. Phosphate-buffered saline treated and non-challenged mice served as control. Histological evaluation of OVA-induced mice revealed airway inflammation and goblet cell hyperplasia. In addition, interleukin 4 levels and interferon-gamma levels were increased and decreased, respectively. These changes were moderated by Dex treatment. Protein expression profiles were compared in each experimental group by two-dimensional gel electrophoresis and identified using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight/time of flight mass spectrometry. Some proteins were increased, while others were decreased by Dex treatment. These results indicated that the regulation of protein expression might play a role in the immunological and pathological development of asthma and could be targeted for therapeutic intervention. These results may assist in the development of quantitative diagnostic markers to monitor disease progression or responses to therapy using proteomic approaches.
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Affiliation(s)
- Gu Seob Roh
- National Genome Research Institute, National Institute of Health, Seoul, Korea
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