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Wang F, Xiong NX, Ou J, Zhong ZR, Xie Q, Huang JF, Li KX, Huang MZ, Fang ZX, Kuang XY, Qin ZL, Luo SW. Immunometabolic interplay in Edwardsiella tarda-infected crucian carp (Carassius auratus) and in vitro identification of the antimicrobial activity of apolipoprotein D (ApoD) by utilization of multiomics analyses. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 278:134898. [PMID: 39173793 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2024] [Revised: 07/28/2024] [Accepted: 08/18/2024] [Indexed: 08/24/2024]
Abstract
Edwardsiella tarda is an intracellular pathogenic bacteria that can imperil the health of farmed fish. However, the interactive networks of immune regulation and metabolic response in E. tarda-infected fish are still unclear. In this investigation, we aimed to explore immunometabolic interplay in crucian carp after E. tarda infection by utilizing multiomics analyses. Crucian carp (Carassius auratus) receiving E. tarda infection showed increased levels of tissue damage and oxidative injury in liver. Multiomics analyses suggested that carbon and amino acid metabolism may be considered as crucial metabolic pathways in liver of crucian carp following E. tarda infection, while spaglumic acid, isocitric acid and tetrahydrocortisone were the crucial liver biomarkers. After that, a potential antimicrobial peptide (AMP) sequence called apolipoprotein D (ApoD) was identified from omics study. Then, tissue-specific analysis indicated that liver CaApoD showed the highest expression among isolated tissues. After Aeromonas hydrophila stimulated, CaApoD expressions increased sharply in immune-related tissues. Moreover, CaApoD fusion protein could mediate the in vitro binding to A. hydrophila and E. tarda, attenuate bacterial growth as well as diminish bacterial biofilm forming activity. These findings may have a comprehensive implication for understanding immunometabolic response in crucian carp upon infection.
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- Fei Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, Engineering Research Center of Polyploidy fish Reproduction and Breeding of the State Education Ministry, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, PR China
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- Department of Aquatic Animal Medicine, College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, Engineering Research Center of Polyploidy fish Reproduction and Breeding of the State Education Ministry, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, Engineering Research Center of Polyploidy fish Reproduction and Breeding of the State Education Ministry, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, Engineering Research Center of Polyploidy fish Reproduction and Breeding of the State Education Ministry, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, Engineering Research Center of Polyploidy fish Reproduction and Breeding of the State Education Ministry, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, Engineering Research Center of Polyploidy fish Reproduction and Breeding of the State Education Ministry, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, PR China
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- National R&D Center for freshwater fish processing, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, Engineering Research Center of Polyploidy fish Reproduction and Breeding of the State Education Ministry, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, Engineering Research Center of Polyploidy fish Reproduction and Breeding of the State Education Ministry, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, Engineering Research Center of Polyploidy fish Reproduction and Breeding of the State Education Ministry, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, Engineering Research Center of Polyploidy fish Reproduction and Breeding of the State Education Ministry, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, PR China.
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Wang F, Zhong ZR, Xie Q, Ou J, Xiong NX, Huang MZ, Li SY, Hu G, Qin ZL, Luo SW. Multiomics Analyses Explore the Immunometabolic Interplay in the Liver of White Crucian Carp (Carassius cuvieri) After Aeromonas veronii Challenge. MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2024; 26:790-809. [PMID: 39042324 DOI: 10.1007/s10126-024-10347-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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Aeromonas veronii is one of the predominant pathogenic species that can imperil the survival of farmed fish. However, the interactive networks of immune regulation and metabolic response in A. veronii-infected fish are still unclear. In this investigation, we aimed to explore immunometabolic interplay in white crucian carp (WCC) after the A. veronii challenge. Elevated levels of immune-related genes were observed in various tissues after A. veronii infection, along with the sharp alteration of disease-related enzymatic activities. Besides, decreased levels of antioxidant status were observed in the liver, but most metabolic gene expressions increased dramatically. Multiomics analyses revealed that metabolic products of amino acids, such as formiminoglutamic acid (FIGLU), L-glutamate (L-Glu), and 4-hydroxyhippuric acid, were considered the crucial liver biomarkers in A. veronii-infected WCC. In addition, A. veronii infection may dysregulate endoplasmic reticulum (ER) function to affect the metabolic process of lipids, carbohydrates, and amino acids in the liver of WCC. These results may have a comprehensive implication for understanding immunometabolic response in WCC upon A. veronii infection.
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- Fei Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, Engineering Research Center of Polyploidy Fish Reproduction and Breeding of the State Education Ministry, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, Engineering Research Center of Polyploidy Fish Reproduction and Breeding of the State Education Ministry, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, Engineering Research Center of Polyploidy Fish Reproduction and Breeding of the State Education Ministry, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, Engineering Research Center of Polyploidy Fish Reproduction and Breeding of the State Education Ministry, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Aquatic Animal Medicine, College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China
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- National R&D Center for Freshwater Fish Processing, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, 330022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, Engineering Research Center of Polyploidy Fish Reproduction and Breeding of the State Education Ministry, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, Engineering Research Center of Polyploidy Fish Reproduction and Breeding of the State Education Ministry, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, Engineering Research Center of Polyploidy Fish Reproduction and Breeding of the State Education Ministry, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, Engineering Research Center of Polyploidy Fish Reproduction and Breeding of the State Education Ministry, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, People's Republic of China.
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Dong W, Du K, Ding Y, Liu Y, Peng L, Wu C, Sun Y, Li Z, Niu Y. FAdV-4-induced ferroptosis affects fat metabolism in LMH cells. Vet Microbiol 2024; 293:110068. [PMID: 38579482 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2024.110068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2024] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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Ferroptosis is a form of controlled cell death that was first described relatively recently and that is dependent on the formation and accumulation of lipid free radicals through an iron-mediated mechanism. A growing body of evidence supports the close relationship between pathogenic infections and ferroptotic cell death, particularly for viral infections. Ferroptosis is also closely tied to the pathogenic development of hepatic steatosis and other forms of liver disease. Fowl adenovirus serotype 4 (FAdV-4) is a hepatotropic aviadenovirus causing hydropericardium syndrome (HPS) that is capable of impacting fat metabolism. However, it remains uncertain as to what role, if any, ferroptotic death plays in the context of FAdV-4 infection. Here, FAdV-4 was found to promote ferroptosis via the p53-SLC7A11-GPX4 axis, while ferrostain-1 was capable of inhibiting this FAdV-4-mediated ferroptotic death through marked reductions in lipid peroxidation. The incidence of FAdV-4-induced fatty liver was also found to be associated with the activation of ferroptotic activity. Together, these results offer novel insights regarding potential approaches to treating HPS.
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- Wenjing Dong
- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University and The Biomedical Sciences Institute of Qingdao University (Qingdao Branch of SJTU Bio-X Institutes), Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University and The Biomedical Sciences Institute of Qingdao University (Qingdao Branch of SJTU Bio-X Institutes), Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University and The Biomedical Sciences Institute of Qingdao University (Qingdao Branch of SJTU Bio-X Institutes), Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University and The Biomedical Sciences Institute of Qingdao University (Qingdao Branch of SJTU Bio-X Institutes), Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University and The Biomedical Sciences Institute of Qingdao University (Qingdao Branch of SJTU Bio-X Institutes), Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University and The Biomedical Sciences Institute of Qingdao University (Qingdao Branch of SJTU Bio-X Institutes), Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University and The Biomedical Sciences Institute of Qingdao University (Qingdao Branch of SJTU Bio-X Institutes), Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University and The Biomedical Sciences Institute of Qingdao University (Qingdao Branch of SJTU Bio-X Institutes), Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University and The Biomedical Sciences Institute of Qingdao University (Qingdao Branch of SJTU Bio-X Institutes), Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China.
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Zhao X, Wang C, Zhao L, Tian Z. HBV DNA polymerase regulates tumor cell glycogen to enhance the malignancy of HCC cells. Hepatol Commun 2024; 8:e0387. [PMID: 38358372 PMCID: PMC10871796 DOI: 10.1097/hc9.0000000000000387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The essential function of HBV DNA polymerase (HBV-DNA-Pol) is to initiate viral replication by reverse transcription; however, the role of HBV-DNA-Pol in HBV-associated HCC has not been clarified. Glycogen phosphorylase L (PYGL) is a critical regulator of glycogenolysis and is involved in tumorigenesis, including HCC. However, it is unknown whether HBV-DNA-Pol regulates PYGL to contribute to HCC tumorigenesis. METHODS Bioinformatic analysis, real-time quantitative PCR, western blotting, and oncology functional assays were performed to determine the contribution of HBV-DNA-Pol and PYGL to HCC development and glycolysis. The mechanisms of co-immunoprecipitation and ubiquitination were employed to ascertain how HBV-DNA-Pol upregulated PYGL. RESULTS Overexpression of HBV-DNA-Pol enhanced HCC progression in vitro and in vivo. Mechanistically, HBV-DNA-Pol interacted with PYGL and increased PYGL protein levels by inhibiting PYGL ubiquitination, which was mediated by the E3 ligase TRIM21. HBV-DNA-Pol competitively impaired the binding of PYGL to TRIM21 due to its stronger binding affinity to TRIM21, suppressing the ubiquitination of PYGL. Moreover, HBV-DNA-Pol promoted glycogen decomposition by upregulating PYGL, which led to an increased flow of glucose into glycolysis, thereby promoting HCC development. CONCLUSIONS Our study reveals a novel mechanism by which HBV-DNA-Pol promotes HCC by controlling glycogen metabolism in HCC, establishing a direct link between HBV-DNA-Pol and the Warburg effect, thereby providing novel targets for HCC treatment and drug development.
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- Xiaoqing Zhao
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong Medicine and Health Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Zaozhuang Municipal Hospital, Zaozhuang, China
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- Shandong Agricultural Technology Extending Center, Jinan, China
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Deng H, Zhong Y, Zhao J, Li X, Luo G, Li H. Serum exosomes from hepatitis B virus-infected patients inhibit glycolysis in Sertoli cells via miR-122-5p/ALDOA axis. Reprod Biol 2024; 24:100845. [PMID: 38159424 DOI: 10.1016/j.repbio.2023.100845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is associated with male infertility. The mechanism includes an increase in chromosomal instability in sperm, which has an adverse effect on sperm viability and function. Sertoli cells (SCs) are vital in spermatogenesis because they use glycolysis to provide energy to germ cells and themselves. HBV infection impairs sperm function. However, whether HBV infection disrupts energy metabolism in SCs remains unclear. This study aimed to determine the role of serum exosomes of HBV-infected patients in SC viability and glycolysis. Serum exosomes were obtained from 30 patients with (HBV+_exo) or without (HBV-_exo) HBV infection using high-speed centrifugation and identified by transmission electron microscopy and western blot analysis. Cell viability is determined by CCK-8 assay. Glycolysis is determined by detecting extracellular acidification rate and ATP levels. miR-122-5p expression levels are detected by quantitative RT-PCR, and a dual-luciferase gene reporter assay confirms the downstream target gene of miR-122-5p. Protein expression is determined by western blot analysis. The results show that HBV+ _exo inhibited cell viability, extracellular acidification rate, and ATP production of SCs. miR-122-5p is highly expressed in HBV+ _exo compared with that in HBV-_exo. Furthermore, HBV+ _exo is efficiently taken up by SCs, whereas miR-122-5p is efficiently transported to SCs. miR-122-5p overexpression downregulates ALDOA expression and inhibits SC viability and glycolysis. However, ALDOA overexpression reverses the effects of miR-122-5p and HBV+ _exo on SC viability and glycolysis. HBV+ _exo may deliver miR-122-5p to target ALDOA and inhibit SC viability and glycolysis, thus providing new therapeutic ideas for treating HBV-associated male infertility.
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- Hao Deng
- Assisted Reproductive Technology Center, Foshan Women and Children Hospital, Foshan 528000, China
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- Assisted Reproductive Technology Center, Foshan Women and Children Hospital, Foshan 528000, China
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- Assisted Reproductive Technology Center, Foshan Women and Children Hospital, Foshan 528000, China
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- Assisted Reproductive Technology Center, Foshan Women and Children Hospital, Foshan 528000, China
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- Assisted Reproductive Technology Center, Foshan Women and Children Hospital, Foshan 528000, China.
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- Assisted Reproductive Technology Center, Foshan Women and Children Hospital, Foshan 528000, China.
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Ye X, He X, Hu Z, Zheng F, Huang X, Xie X, Chen F, Ou H, Qiu R. Metabolomic analysis identifies dysregulation of lipid metabolism in the immune clearance phase of chronic hepatitis B patients. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2024; 239:115900. [PMID: 38064772 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2023.115900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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There is an accelerated progression of liver necroinflammation and fibrosis in the liver during the immune clearance (IC) phase of Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, which are critical indicators of antiviral treatment for chronic hepatitis B (CHB) infection. This study applied serum metabolomics to identify the potential metabolite biomarkers for differential diagnosis between the CHB immune tolerance (IT) and Immune clearance (IC) phases. A liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS)-based approach was applied to evaluate and compared the serum metabolic profiles of 28 patients in IT phase and 33 patients in IC phase and appropriate statistical methods with MetaboAnalystR 2.0 R package to analyze those metabolites. The differential metabolites between IT and TC groups were classified and the top altered classification were lipids and lipid-like molecules and fatty acyls, clearly indicating that there were differences in the lipid metabolomic profile of HBV-infected patients with IT vs. IR phase. We identified the top 10 potential metabolite biomarkers for differential diagnosis between IT and IR. There were four lipid metabolites among them and the AUC of two of them, octadecadienoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine and 3-Cycloheptene-l-acetic acid, were 0.983 and 0.933. octadecadienoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine is Diacylglycerol (18:2n6/18:0) and 3-Cycloheptene-l-acetic acid is hydroxy fatty acids, both of which were associated with lipid metabolism. This study not only provides the potential metabolic biomarkers but also insight into the mechanism of CHB progression during IT clearance phase.
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- Xiangyang Ye
- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Affiliated Hospital of Putian University, Putian, Fujian 351100, China; Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350122, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Affiliated Hospital of Putian University, Putian, Fujian 351100, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Affiliated Hospital of Putian University, Putian, Fujian 351100, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Affiliated Hospital of Putian University, Putian, Fujian 351100, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Affiliated Hospital of Putian University, Putian, Fujian 351100, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Affiliated Hospital of Putian University, Putian, Fujian 351100, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Affiliated Hospital of Putian University, Putian, Fujian 351100, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Affiliated Hospital of Putian University, Putian, Fujian 351100, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Affiliated Hospital of Putian University, Putian, Fujian 351100, China.
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Xu L, Xu Y, Zhang F, Xu P, Wang L. Immunological pathways in viral hepatitis-induced hepato-cellular carcinoma. Zhejiang Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban 2024; 53:64-72. [PMID: 38426692 PMCID: PMC10945487 DOI: 10.3724/zdxbyxb-2023-0481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a serious neoplastic disease with increasing incidence and mortality, accounting for 90% of all liver cancers. Hepatitis viruses are the major causative agents in the development of HCC. Hepatitis A virus (HAV) primarily causes acute infections, which is associated with HCC to a certain extent, as shown by clinicopathological studies. Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections lead to persistent liver inflammation and cirrhosis, disrupt multiple pathways associated with cellular apoptosis and proliferation, and are the most common viral precursors of HCC. Mutations in the HBV X protein (HBx) gene are closely associated with the incidence of HCC, while the expression of HCV core proteins contributes to hepatocellular lipid accumulation, thereby promoting tumorigenesis. In the clinical setting, hepatitis D virus (HDV) frequently co-infects with HBV, increasing the risk of chronic hepatitis. Hepatitis E virus (HEV) usually causes acute infections. However, chronic infections of HEV have been increasing recently, particularly in immuno-compromised patients and organ transplant recipients, which may increase the risk of progression to cirrhosis and the occurrence of HCC. Early detection, effective intervention and vaccination against these viruses may significantly reduce the incidence of liver cancer, while mechanistic insights into the interplay between hepatitis viruses and HCC may facilitate the development of more effective intervention strategies. This article provides a comprehensive overview of hepatitis viruses and reviews recent advances in research on aberrant hepatic immune responses and the pathogenesis of HCC due to viral infection.
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- Lingdong Xu
- Laboratory Animal Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
- Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- Life Sciences Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Life Sciences Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Institute of Intelligent Medicine, Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 311200, China
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- Life Sciences Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
- Institute of Intelligent Medicine, Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 311200, China.
- Key Laboratory of Biosystems Homeostasis and Protection, Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Cancer Molecular Cell Biology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
- Cancer Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
- Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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Chiou WC, Lyu YS, Hsia TL, Chen JC, Lin LC, Chang MF, Hsu MS, Huang C. Ergosterol peroxide blocks HDV infection as a novel entry inhibitor by targeting human NTCP receptor. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 170:116077. [PMID: 38154274 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.116077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023] Open
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Hepatitis D virus (HDV), which co-infects or superinfects patients with hepatitis B virus, is estimated to affect 74 million people worldwide. Chronic hepatitis D is the most severe form of viral hepatitis and can result in liver cirrhosis, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Currently, there are no efficient HDV-specific drugs. Therefore, there is an urgent need for novel HDV therapies that can achieve a functional cure or even eliminate the viral infection. In the HDV life cycle, agents targeting the entry step of HDV infection preemptively reduce the intrahepatic viral RNA. Human sodium taurocholate co-transporting polypeptide (hNTCP), a transporter of bile acids on the plasma membrane of hepatocytes, is an essential entry receptor of HDV and is a promising molecular target against HDV infection. Here, we investigated the effect of ergosterol peroxide (EP) on HDV infection in vitro and in vivo. EP inhibited HDV infection of hNTCP-expressing dHuS-E/2 hepatocytes by interrupting the early fusion/endocytosis step of HDV entry. Furthermore, molecular modeling suggested that EP hinders LHBsAg binding to hNTCP by blocking access to S267 and V263. In addition, we generated hNTCP-expressing transgenic (Tg) C57BL/6 mice using the Cre/loxP system for in vivo study. EP reduced the liver HDV RNA level of HDV-challenged hNTCP-Cre Tg mice. Intriguingly, EP downregulated the mRNA level of liver IFN-γ. We demonstrate that EP is a bona fide HDV entry inhibitor that acts on hNTCP and has the potential for use in HDV therapies.
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- Wei-Chung Chiou
- Department of Biotechnology and Laboratory Science in Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
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- Department of Biotechnology and Laboratory Science in Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
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- Department of Biotechnology and Laboratory Science in Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
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- Department of Biochemical Science and Technology, National Chiayi University, Chiayi 600355, Taiwan
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- National Research Institute of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei 100233, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Infectious Disease, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taipei 220216, Taiwan.
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- Department of Biotechnology and Laboratory Science in Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan.
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Kishi K, Kuwatani M, Ohnishi Y, Kumaki Y, Kumeta H, Hirata H, Takishin Y, Furukawa R, Nagai K, Yonemura H, Nozawa S, Sugiura R, Kawakubo K, Aizawa T, Sakamoto N. Metabolomics of Duodenal Juice for Biliary Tract Cancer Diagnosis. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:4370. [PMID: 37686644 PMCID: PMC10486759 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15174370] [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: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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The poor prognosis of malignant biliary diseases is partially caused by their difficult early diagnosis. Therefore, many patients are only diagnosed at advanced stages. This study aimed to improve diagnosis by clarifying the differences in the duodenal juice metabolomes of benign and malignant biliary diseases. From October 2021 to January 2023, duodenal juice was obtained from 67 patients with suspected biliary diseases who required endoscopic ultrasonography and endoscopic retrograde cholangiography for diagnosis/treatment. The samples metabolomes were analyzed via nuclear magnet resonance spectroscopy using an 800-MHz spectrometer. Metabolomes of malignant and benign diseases were then compared, and multivariate analysis was performed to determine the relevant factors for malignancy/benignancy. For benignancy, no significant predictors were observed. For malignancy, acetone was a significant predictor, with higher concentrations in the malignant group than in the benign group. Regarding the receiver operating characteristic curve analysis for biliary tract carcinoma diagnosis, the predictive value of acetone in duodenal juice was comparable with serum CA19-9 levels (area under the curve: 0.7330 vs. 0.691, p = 0.697). In conclusion, duodenal juice metabolomics is a feasible method that is available for differential diagnosis in the biliary disease field.
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- Kazuma Kishi
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, North 15, West 7, Sapporo 060-8648, Hokkaido, Japan; (K.K.); (H.H.); (Y.T.); (R.F.); (K.N.); (H.Y.); (S.N.); (R.S.); (K.K.); (N.S.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, North 15, West 7, Sapporo 060-8648, Hokkaido, Japan; (K.K.); (H.H.); (Y.T.); (R.F.); (K.N.); (H.Y.); (S.N.); (R.S.); (K.K.); (N.S.)
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- Department of Advanced Transdisciplinary Science, Faculty of Advanced Life Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0810, Hokkaido, Japan; (Y.O.); (Y.K.); (H.K.); (T.A.)
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- Department of Advanced Transdisciplinary Science, Faculty of Advanced Life Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0810, Hokkaido, Japan; (Y.O.); (Y.K.); (H.K.); (T.A.)
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- Department of Advanced Transdisciplinary Science, Faculty of Advanced Life Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0810, Hokkaido, Japan; (Y.O.); (Y.K.); (H.K.); (T.A.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, North 15, West 7, Sapporo 060-8648, Hokkaido, Japan; (K.K.); (H.H.); (Y.T.); (R.F.); (K.N.); (H.Y.); (S.N.); (R.S.); (K.K.); (N.S.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, North 15, West 7, Sapporo 060-8648, Hokkaido, Japan; (K.K.); (H.H.); (Y.T.); (R.F.); (K.N.); (H.Y.); (S.N.); (R.S.); (K.K.); (N.S.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, North 15, West 7, Sapporo 060-8648, Hokkaido, Japan; (K.K.); (H.H.); (Y.T.); (R.F.); (K.N.); (H.Y.); (S.N.); (R.S.); (K.K.); (N.S.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, North 15, West 7, Sapporo 060-8648, Hokkaido, Japan; (K.K.); (H.H.); (Y.T.); (R.F.); (K.N.); (H.Y.); (S.N.); (R.S.); (K.K.); (N.S.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, North 15, West 7, Sapporo 060-8648, Hokkaido, Japan; (K.K.); (H.H.); (Y.T.); (R.F.); (K.N.); (H.Y.); (S.N.); (R.S.); (K.K.); (N.S.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, North 15, West 7, Sapporo 060-8648, Hokkaido, Japan; (K.K.); (H.H.); (Y.T.); (R.F.); (K.N.); (H.Y.); (S.N.); (R.S.); (K.K.); (N.S.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, North 15, West 7, Sapporo 060-8648, Hokkaido, Japan; (K.K.); (H.H.); (Y.T.); (R.F.); (K.N.); (H.Y.); (S.N.); (R.S.); (K.K.); (N.S.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, North 15, West 7, Sapporo 060-8648, Hokkaido, Japan; (K.K.); (H.H.); (Y.T.); (R.F.); (K.N.); (H.Y.); (S.N.); (R.S.); (K.K.); (N.S.)
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- Department of Advanced Transdisciplinary Science, Faculty of Advanced Life Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0810, Hokkaido, Japan; (Y.O.); (Y.K.); (H.K.); (T.A.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, North 15, West 7, Sapporo 060-8648, Hokkaido, Japan; (K.K.); (H.H.); (Y.T.); (R.F.); (K.N.); (H.Y.); (S.N.); (R.S.); (K.K.); (N.S.)
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Al-Sulaiti H, Almaliti J, Naman CB, Al Thani AA, Yassine HM. Metabolomics Approaches for the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Better Disease Management of Viral Infections. Metabolites 2023; 13:948. [PMID: 37623891 PMCID: PMC10456346 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13080948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
Abstract
Metabolomics is an analytical approach that involves profiling and comparing the metabolites present in biological samples. This scoping review article offers an overview of current metabolomics approaches and their utilization in evaluating metabolic changes in biological fluids that occur in response to viral infections. Here, we provide an overview of metabolomics methods including high-throughput analytical chemistry and multivariate data analysis to identify the specific metabolites associated with viral infections. This review also focuses on data interpretation and applications designed to improve our understanding of the pathogenesis of these viral diseases.
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Affiliation(s)
- Haya Al-Sulaiti
- QU Health, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar; (H.A.-S.); (A.A.A.T.)
- Biomedical Research Center, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
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- Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA P.O. Box 92093, USA;
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, The University of Jordan, Amman P.O. Box 11942, Jordan
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- Department of Science and Conservation, San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas, CA P.O. Box 92024, USA;
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- QU Health, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar; (H.A.-S.); (A.A.A.T.)
- Biomedical Research Center, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
- College of Health Sciences, QU-Health, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
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- Biomedical Research Center, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
- College of Health Sciences, QU-Health, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
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