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Zhu W, Chen Y, Xiao J, Cheng C, Ma G, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Chen M. Ferroptosis-Related Genes in IgA Nephropathy: Screening for Potential Targets of the Mechanism. Int J Genomics 2024; 2024:8851124. [PMID: 39171207 PMCID: PMC11338665 DOI: 10.1155/2024/8851124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/20/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024] Open
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Aims: Exploring key genes and potential molecular pathways of ferroptosis in immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN). Methods: The IgAN datasets and ferroptosis-related genes (FRGs) were obtained in the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) and FerrDb database. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified using R software and intersected with FRGs to obtain differentially expressed FRGs (DE-FRGs). After that, the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis (PEA) and Gene Ontology (GO) functional annotation were performed on DE-FRGs. In the Search Tool for the Retrieval of Interacting Genes (STRING) website, we construct a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network. The PPI network was further investigated with screening hub genes with Cytoscape software. The core genes were then subjected to gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA). Finally, the samples were analyzed for immune infiltration in R, and the correlation between hub genes and immune cells was analyzed. Results: A total of 347 DEGs were identified. CD44, CDO1, CYBB, IL1B, RRM2, AKR1C1, activated transcription factor-3 (ATF3), CDKN1A, GDF15, JUN, MGST1, MIOX, MT1G, NR4A1, PDK4, TNFAIP3, and ZFP36 were determined as DE-FRGs. JUN, IL1B, and ATF3 were then screened as hub genes. GSEA and immune infiltration analysis revealed that the hub genes were closely associated with immune inflammatory responses such as NOD-like receptor signaling, IL-17 signaling, and TNF signaling. Conclusions: Our results show that JUN and ATF3 are possibly critical genes in the process of IgAN ferroptosis and may be related with immune cell infiltration.
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- Wenhui Zhu
- Department of Renal DivisionHeilongjiang Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Harbin, China
- College of Traditional Chinese MedicineChangchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Department of Renal DivisionHeilongjiang Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Harbin, China
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- Department of Renal DivisionHeilongjiang Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Harbin, China
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- Department of Renal DivisionHeilongjiang Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Harbin, China
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- Department of Renal DivisionHeilongjiang Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Harbin, China
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- Department of Renal DivisionHeilongjiang Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Harbin, China
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- Department of Renal DivisionFirst People's Hospital of Qiqihar City, Qiqihar, China
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- Department of Renal DivisionHeilongjiang Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Harbin, China
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D'Souza SE, Khan K, Jalal K, Hassam M, Uddin R. The Gene Network Correlation Analysis of Obesity to Type 1 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disorders: An Interactome-Based Bioinformatics Approach. Mol Biotechnol 2024; 66:2123-2143. [PMID: 37606877 DOI: 10.1007/s12033-023-00845-5] [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: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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The current study focuses on the importance of Protein-Protein Interactions (PPIs) in biological processes and the potential of targeting PPIs as a new treatment strategy for diseases. Specifically, the study explores the cross-links of PPIs network associated with obesity, type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), and cardiac disease (CD), which is an unexplored area of research. The research aimed to understand the role of highly connected proteins in the network and their potential as drug targets. The methodology for this research involves retrieving genes from the NCBI online gene database, intersecting genes among three diseases (type 1 diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular) using Interactivenn, determining suitable drug molecules using NetworkAnalyst, and performing various bioinformatics analyses such as Generic Protein-Protein Interactions, topological properties analysis, function enrichment analysis in terms of GO, and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG), gene co-expression network, and protein drug as well as protein chemical interaction network. The study focuses on human subjects. The results of this study identified 12 genes [VEGFA (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A), IL6 (Interleukin 6), MTHFR (Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase), NPPB (Natriuretic Peptide B), RAC1 (Rac Family Small GTPase 1), LMNA (Lamin A/C), UGT1A1 (UDP-glucuronosyltransferase family 1 membrane A1), RETN (Resistin), GCG (Glucagon), NPPA (Natriuretic Peptide A), RYR2 (Ryanodine receptor 2), and PRKAG2 (Protein Kinase AMP-Activated Non-Catalytic Subunit Gamma 2)] that were shared across the three diseases and could be used as key proteins for protein-drug/chemical interaction. Additionally, the study provides an in-depth understanding of the complex molecular and biological relationships between the three diseases and the cellular mechanisms that lead to their development. Potentially significant implications for the therapy and management of various disorders are highlighted by the findings of this study by improving treatment efficacy, simplifying treatment regimens, cost-effectiveness, better understanding of the underlying mechanism of these diseases, early diagnosis, and introducing personalized medicine. In conclusion, the current study provides new insights into the cross-links of PPIs network associated with obesity, T1DM, and CD, and highlights the potential of targeting PPIs as a new treatment strategy for these prevalent diseases.
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- Sharon Elaine D'Souza
- Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Lab 103 PCMD Ext., Karachi, 75270, Pakistan
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- Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Lab 103 PCMD Ext., Karachi, 75270, Pakistan
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- HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Lab 103 PCMD Ext., Karachi, 75270, Pakistan
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- Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Lab 103 PCMD Ext., Karachi, 75270, Pakistan.
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Jiménez-González S, Delgado-Valero B, Islas F, Romero-Miranda A, Luaces M, Ramchandani B, Cuesta-Corral M, Montoro-Garrido A, Martínez-Martínez E, Cachofeiro V. The detrimental role of galectin-3 and endoplasmic reticulum stress in the cardiac consequences of myocardial ischemia in the context of obesity. FASEB J 2024; 38:e23818. [PMID: 38989572 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202400747r] [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: 04/03/2024] [Revised: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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The association between cardiac fibrosis and galectin-3 was evaluated in patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI). The role of galectin-3 and its association with endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress activation in the progression of cardiovascular fibrosis was also evaluated in obese-infarcted rats. The inhibitor of galectin-3 activity, modified citrus pectin (MCP; 100 mg/kg/day), and the inhibitor of the ER stress activation, 4-phenylbutyric acid (4-PBA; 500 mg/kg/day), were administered for 4 weeks after MI in obese rats. Overweight-obese patients who suffered a first MI showed higher circulating galectin-3 levels, higher extracellular volume, and LV infarcted size, as well as lower E/e'ratio and LVEF compared with normal-weight patients. A correlation was observed between galectin-3 levels and extracellular volume. Obese-infarcted animals presented cardiac hypertrophy and reduction in LVEF, and E/A ratio as compared with control animals. They also showed an increase in galectin-3 gene expression, as well as cardiac fibrosis and reduced autophagic flux. These alterations were associated with ER stress activation characterized by enhanced cardiac levels of binding immunoglobulin protein, which were correlated with those of galectin-3. Both MCP and 4-PBA not only reduced cardiac fibrosis, oxidative stress, galectin-3 levels, and ER stress activation, but also prevented cardiac functional alterations and ameliorated autophagic flux. These results show the relevant role of galectin-3 in the development of diffuse fibrosis associated with MI in the context of obesity in both the animal model and patients. Galectin-3 in tandem with ER stress activation could modulate different downstream mechanisms, including inflammation, oxidative stress, and autophagy.
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- Sara Jiménez-González
- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón (IiSGM), Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón (IiSGM), Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Imagen Cardíaca, Hospital General Universitario de Talavera de la Reina, Toledo, Spain
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón (IiSGM), Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Instituto Cardiovascular, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiaca Infantil, Hospital La Paz, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón (IiSGM), Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón (IiSGM), Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón (IiSGM), Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- Ciber de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Majadahonda, Spain
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón (IiSGM), Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- Ciber de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Majadahonda, Spain
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Zheng Y, Wang Y, Qi B, Gao W, Liu Y, Li T. Axin2 depletion in macrophages alleviated senescence and increased immune response after myocardial infarction. Inflamm Res 2024; 73:407-414. [PMID: 38158447 DOI: 10.1007/s00011-023-01843-8] [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: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE AND DESIGN This study aimed to investigate Axin2 effects on myocardial infarction (MI) using a macrophage Axin2 conditional knockout (cKO) mouse model, RAW264.7 cell line, and human subepicardial tissues from patients with coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). MATERIAL OR SUBJECTS Axin2 cKO mice showed decreased cardiac function, reduced edema, increased lymphangiogenesis, and improved repair in MI Few studies border zones. Hypoxic macrophages with Axin2 depletion exhibited decreased senescence, elevated IL6 expression, and increased LYVE1 transcription. Senescent macrophages decreased in patients with CABG and low Axin2 expression. TREATMENT Treatment options included in this study were MI induction in Axin2 cKO mice, in vitro experiments with RAW264.7 cells, and analysis of human subepicardial tissues. METHODS Assays included MI induction, in vitro experiments, and tissue analysis with statistical tests applied. RESULTS Axin2 cKO improved cardiac function, reduced edema, enhanced lymphangiogenesis, and decreased senescence. Hypoxic macrophages with Axin2 depletion showed reduced senescence, increased IL6 expression, and elevated LYVE1 transcription. Senescent macrophages decreased in patients with CABG and low Axin2 expression. CONCLUSION Targeting Axin2 emerges as a novel therapeutic strategy for regulating cardiac lymphatics and mitigating cell senescence post-MI, evidenced by improved outcomes in Axin2-deficient conditions.
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- Yue Zheng
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
- Department of Heart Center, The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, 83 Jintang Road, Hedong District, Tianjin, 300170, China
- Nankai University Affiliated Third Center Hospital, No. 83, Jintang Road, Hedong District, Tianjin, 300170, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin ECMO Treatment and Training Base, Tianjin, 300170, China
- Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
- Department of Heart Center, The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, 83 Jintang Road, Hedong District, Tianjin, 300170, China
- Nankai University Affiliated Third Center Hospital, No. 83, Jintang Road, Hedong District, Tianjin, 300170, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin ECMO Treatment and Training Base, Tianjin, 300170, China
- Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin, China
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- The Third Central Clinical College of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300170, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin ECMO Treatment and Training Base, Tianjin, 300170, China
- Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
- Department of Heart Center, The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, 83 Jintang Road, Hedong District, Tianjin, 300170, China
- Nankai University Affiliated Third Center Hospital, No. 83, Jintang Road, Hedong District, Tianjin, 300170, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin ECMO Treatment and Training Base, Tianjin, 300170, China
- Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin, China
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- The Third Central Clinical College of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300170, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin ECMO Treatment and Training Base, Tianjin, 300170, China
- Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China.
- Department of Heart Center, The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, 83 Jintang Road, Hedong District, Tianjin, 300170, China.
- Nankai University Affiliated Third Center Hospital, No. 83, Jintang Road, Hedong District, Tianjin, 300170, China.
- The Third Central Clinical College of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300170, China.
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Tianjin, China.
- Tianjin ECMO Treatment and Training Base, Tianjin, 300170, China.
- Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin, China.
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Tan Y, Dong X, Zhuang D, Cao B, Jiang H, He Q, Zhao M. Emerging roles and therapeutic potentials of ferroptosis: from the perspective of 11 human body organ systems. Mol Cell Biochem 2023; 478:2695-2719. [PMID: 36913150 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-023-04694-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
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Since ferroptosis was first described as an iron-dependent cell death pattern in 2012, there has been increasing interest in ferroptosis research. In view of the immense potential of ferroptosis in treatment efficacy and its rapid development in recent years, it is essential to track and summarize the latest research in this field. However, few writers have been able to draw on any systematic investigation into this field based on human body organ systems. Hence, in this review, we provide a comprehensive description of the latest progress in unveiling the roles and functions, as well as the therapeutic potential of ferroptosis, in treating diseases from the aspects of 11 human body organ systems (including the nervous system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, reproductive system, integumentary system, skeletal system, immune system, cardiovascular system, muscular system, and endocrine system) in the hope of providing references for further understanding the pathogenesis of related diseases and bringing an innovative train of thought for reformative clinical treatment.
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- Yaochong Tan
- Department of Pediatrics, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, Hunan, China
- Medical School of Xiangya, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, Hunan, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, Hunan, China
- Medical School of Xiangya, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, Hunan, China
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- Department of Structural Heart Disease, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, China & Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100037, China
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- Hunan Normal University School of Medicine, Changsha, 410081, Hunan, China
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- Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510623, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, Hunan, China.
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, Hunan, China.
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Xiao Y, Yuan Y, Yang Y, Liu B, Ding Z, Luo J, Chen S, Yu L. GCH1 reduces LPS-induced alveolar macrophage polarization and inflammation by inhibition of ferroptosis. Inflamm Res 2023; 72:1941-1955. [PMID: 37735250 DOI: 10.1007/s00011-023-01785-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE GTP cyclohydrolase 1(GCH1) was reported to protect against ferroptosis. However, it is not clear whether GCH1 reduced lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced macrophage polarization and inflammation by inhibition of ferroptosis. METHODS Bioinformatics analysis was used to screen differential expression genes (DEGs) and obtain the different pathways and biological features. Lasso cox regression analysis with ferroptosis related DEGs was established to screen the most relevant genes for disease risk. LPS induced Raw264.7 macrophage polarization model and GCH1-specific siRNA oligos transfection were performed to confirm the function of GCH1. Immunofluorescence staining, western blot and quantitative real-time PCR were performed to detect the expression of iNOS, CD206, GCH1, IL6, SLC2A6, F4/80, IL1β, TNFα, IL10, GPX4, ACSL4, AMPK and p-AMPK in macrophages. The levels of ROS, SOD, MDA and GSH were detected according to the instructions of the reagent kit, respectively. RESULTS 542 DEGs were screened from GSE40885 microarray. GO and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis showed that the upregulated DEGs induced by LPS in alveolar macrophage were closely associated with inflammatory and immune responses, the downregulated DEGs were related to lipid metabolism, insulin resistance and AMPK signal pathway. Lasso cox regression analysis screened GCH1, IL6, and SLC2A6. Our experimental results showed that the expression of GCH1 and IL6 in the LPS group was higher than that in the control group, but there was no difference in the expression of SLC2A6. Bioinformatics analysis with GSE112720 observed that ferroptosis was enriched in GCHfl/fl + LPS group compared with GCHfl/flTie2cre + LPS group and GCHfl/fl + control group. Silence of GCH1 increased the levels of IL6, TNF-α and IL-1β and decreased IL10 level. Silence of GCH1 increased iNOS level and decreased CD206 level. Moreover, silence of GCH1 raised ferroptosis induced by LPS in macrophages and suppressed the activity of AMPK pathway. CONCLUSIONS GCH1 inhibited ferroptosis in LPS-stimulated macrophages, reduced macrophage toward to M1 polarization and inflammatory response.
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- Yuhong Xiao
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 1 Minde Road, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China
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- HuanKui Academy of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- HuanKui Academy of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- HuanKui Academy of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 1 Minde Road, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 1519 Dongyue Avenue, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China.
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, National Regional Center for Respiratory Medicine, Jiangxi Hospital of China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 1 Minde Road, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China.
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Miao M, Cao S, Tian Y, Liu D, Chen L, Chai Q, Wei M, Sun S, Wang L, Xin S, Liu G, Zheng M. Potential diagnostic biomarkers: 6 cuproptosis- and ferroptosis-related genes linking immune infiltration in acute myocardial infarction. Genes Immun 2023; 24:159-170. [PMID: 37422588 PMCID: PMC10435388 DOI: 10.1038/s41435-023-00209-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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The current diagnostic biomarkers of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), troponins, lack specificity and exist as false positives in other non-cardiac diseases. Previous studies revealed that cuproptosis, ferroptosis, and immune infiltration are all involved in the development of AMI. We hypothesize that combining the analysis of cuproptosis, ferroptosis, and immune infiltration in AMI will help identify more precise diagnostic biomarkers. The results showed that a total of 19 cuproptosis- and ferroptosis-related genes (CFRGs) were differentially expressed between the healthy and AMI groups. Functional enrichment analysis showed that the differential CFRGs were mostly enriched in biological processes related to oxidative stress and the inflammatory response. The immune infiltration status analyzed by ssGSEA found elevated levels of macrophages, neutrophils, and CCR in AMI. Then, we screened 6 immune-related CFRGs (CXCL2, DDIT3, DUSP1, CDKN1A, TLR4, STAT3) to construct a nomogram for predicting AMI and validated it in the GSE109048 dataset. Moreover, we also identified 5 pivotal miRNAs and 10 candidate drugs that target the 6 feature genes. Finally, RT-qPCR analysis verified that all 6 feature genes were upregulated in both animals and patients. In conclusion, our study reveals the significance of immune-related CFRGs in AMI and provides new insights for AMI diagnosis and treatment.
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- Mengdan Miao
- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050031, Hebei, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Heart and Metabolism, Shijiazhuang, 050000, Hebei, China
- Department of Cardiology, Handan First Hospital, Handan, 056000, Hebei, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050031, Hebei, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Heart and Metabolism, Shijiazhuang, 050000, Hebei, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050031, Hebei, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Heart and Metabolism, Shijiazhuang, 050000, Hebei, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050031, Hebei, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Heart and Metabolism, Shijiazhuang, 050000, Hebei, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050031, Hebei, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Heart and Metabolism, Shijiazhuang, 050000, Hebei, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Handan First Hospital, Handan, 056000, Hebei, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050031, Hebei, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Hebei Medical University, 050017, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050031, Hebei, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Handan First Hospital, Handan, 056000, Hebei, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050031, Hebei, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050031, Hebei, China.
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Heart and Metabolism, Shijiazhuang, 050000, Hebei, China.
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Zheng Y, Gao W, Qi B, Zhang R, Ning M, Hu X, Li T. CCR2 inhibitor strengthens the adiponectin effects against myocardial injury after infarction. FASEB J 2023; 37:e23039. [PMID: 37392374 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202300281rr] [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: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/03/2023]
Abstract
Little evidence demonstrated the effects of nitric oxide (NO) hydrogel with adipocytes in vivo. We aimed to investigate the effects of adiponectin (ADPN) and CCR2 antagonist on cardiac functions and macrophage phenotypes after myocardial infarction (MI) using chitosan caged nitric oxide donor (CSNO) patch with adipocytes. 3T3-L1 cell line was induced to adipocytes and ADPN expression was knocked down. CSNO was synthesized and patch was constructed. MI model was constructed and patch was placed on the infarcted area. ADPN knockdown adipocytes or control was incubated with CSNO patch, and CCR2 antagonist was also used to investigate the ADPN effects on myocardial injury after infarction. On day 7 after operation, cardiac functions of the mice using CSNO with adipocytes or ADPN knockdown adipocytes improved more than in mice only using CSNO for treatment. Lymphangiogenesis increased much more in the MI mice using CSNO with adipocytes. After treating with CCR2 antagonist, Connexin43+ CD206+ cells and ZO-1+ CD206+ cells increased, suggesting that CCR2 antagonist promoted M2 polarization after MI. Besides, CCR2 antagonist promoted ADPN expression in adipocytes and cardiomyocytes. ELISA was also used and CKMB expression was much lower than other groups at 3 days after operation. On day 7 after operation, the VEGF and TGFβ expressions were high in the adipocytes CSNO group, illustrating that higher ADPN led to better treatment. In all, CCR2 antagonist enhanced the ADPN effects on macrophage M2 polarization and cardiac functions. The combination used in border zone and infarcted areas may help improve patients' prognosis in surgery, such as CABG.
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- Yue Zheng
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- Department of Heart Center, Tianjin Third Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Nankai University Affiliated Third Center Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin ECMO Treatment and Training Base, Tianjin, China
- Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- Department of Heart Center, Tianjin Third Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Nankai University Affiliated Third Center Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin ECMO Treatment and Training Base, Tianjin, China
- Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin ECMO Treatment and Training Base, Tianjin, China
- Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin, China
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- Emergency Ward, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Heart Center, Tianjin Third Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Nankai University Affiliated Third Center Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin ECMO Treatment and Training Base, Tianjin, China
- Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- Department of Heart Center, Tianjin Third Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Nankai University Affiliated Third Center Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin ECMO Treatment and Training Base, Tianjin, China
- Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- Department of Heart Center, Tianjin Third Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Nankai University Affiliated Third Center Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin ECMO Treatment and Training Base, Tianjin, China
- Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin, China
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Yang P, Lu J, Zhang P, Zhang S. Comprehensive Analysis of Prognosis and Immune Landscapes Based on Lipid-Metabolism- and Ferroptosis-Associated Signature in Uterine Corpus Endometrial Carcinoma. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:diagnostics13050870. [PMID: 36900015 PMCID: PMC10000778 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13050870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
Abstract
(1) Background: The effect of tumor immunotherapy is influenced by the immune microenvironment, and it is unclear how lipid metabolism and ferroptosis regulate the immune microenvironment of uterine corpus endometrial carcinoma (UCEC). (2) Methods: Genes associated with lipid metabolism and ferroptosis (LMRGs-FARs) were extracted from the MSigDB and FerrDb databases, respectively. Five hundred and forty-four UCEC samples were obtained from the TCGA database. The risk prognostic signature was constructed by consensus clustering, univariate cox, and LASSO analyses. The accuracy of the risk modes was assessed through receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, nomogram, calibration,, and C-index analyses. The relationship between the risk signature and immune microenvironment was detected by the ESTIMATE, EPIC, TIMER, xCELL, quan-TIseq, and TCIA databases. The function of a potential gene, PSAT1, was measured by in vitro experiments. (3) Results: A six-gene (CDKN1A, ESR1, PGR, CDKN2A, PSAT1, and RSAD2) risk signature based on MRGs-FARs was constructed and evaluated with high accuracy in UCEC. The signature was identified as an independent prognostic parameter and it divided the samples into high- and low-risk groups. The low-risk group was positively associated with good prognosis, high mutational status, upregulated immune infiltration status, high expression of CTLA4, GZMA and PDCD1, anti-PD-1 treatment sensitivity, and chemoresistance. (4) Conclusions: We constructed a risk prognostic model based on both lipid metabolism and ferroptosis and evaluated the relationship between the risk score and tumor immune microenvironment in UCEC. Our study has provided new ideas and potential targets for UCEC individualized diagnosis and immunotherapy.
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Affiliation(s)
- Pusheng Yang
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecology Oncology, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200127, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 201620, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Pancreatic Diseases, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecology Oncology, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200127, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecology Oncology, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200127, China
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