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Jia J, Liu H, Sun L, Xu Y, Zeng X. Thioredoxin-1 Protects Neurons Through Inhibiting NLRP1-Mediated Neuronal Pyroptosis in Models of Alzheimer's Disease. Mol Neurobiol 2024:10.1007/s12035-024-04341-y. [PMID: 38976128 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-024-04341-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disease all over the world. In the last decade, accumulating proofs have evidenced that neuroinflammation is intimately implicated in the pathogenesis of AD and activation of NOD-like receptor family pyrin domain-containing 1 (NLRP1) inflammasome can induce neuronal pyroptosis and in turn lead to neuronal loss in AD. Thioredoxin-1 (Trx-1), a multifunctional molecule with anti-inflammation in human tissues, displays crucial neuroprotective roles in AD. Our previous research preliminarily found that Trx-1 inhibition enhanced the expression of NLRP1, caspase-1, and gasdermin D (GSDMD) in Aβ25-35-treated PC12 cells. However, it is largely unknown if Trx-1 can inhibit NLRP1-mediated neuronal pyroptosis in AD neurons. In this study, it was verified that the protein levels of NLRP1, caspase-1, and GSDMD were significantly increased in Aβ25-35-treated mouse HT22 and primary hippocampal neurons. Suppression of Trx-1 with PX-12, a selective inhibitor of Trx-1, or Trx-1 knockdown further activated NLRP1-mediated neuronal pyroptosis. On the contrary, lentivirus infection-mediated Trx-1 overexpression in differentiated PC12 cells dramatically reversed expression of NLRP1, caspase-1, and GSDMD. Furthermore, Trx-1 overexpression mediated by adeno-associated virus in the hippocampal tissues of APP/PS1 mice likewise attenuated the activation of NLRP1-mediated neuronal pyroptosis, as well as reduced the hippocampal deposition of Aβ and ameliorated the cognitive function of APP/PS1 mice. In conclusion, this article predicates a novel molecular mechanism by which Trx-1 exploits neuroprotection through attenuating NLRP1-mediated neuronal pyroptosis in AD models, suggesting that Trx-1 may be a promising therapeutic target for AD.
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- Jinjing Jia
- Research Center of Neuroscience, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, China
- Department of Physiology, Jiaxing University Medical College, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Xin'an International Hospital, Jiaxing University Medical College, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Jiaxing University Medical College, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of Jiaxing & The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, No. 1882, Central South Road, Jiaxing, China.
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- Research Center of Neuroscience, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, China.
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Jiaxing University Medical College, Jiaxing, China.
- Judicial Expertise Center, Jiaxing University, No. 118, Jiahang Road, Jiaxing, China.
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Maleki M, Ghaneialvar H, Abbasi N, Moayeri A, Moulaei N, Kenarkoohi A, Mokaribahar P, Heidari A. Effects of Thymbra spicata extract and Thymol on morphine withdrawal syndrome in mice (insights to the liver function, antioxidant, and behavioral responses). Cell Biochem Funct 2024; 42:e4084. [PMID: 38963282 DOI: 10.1002/cbf.4084] [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: 04/30/2024] [Revised: 06/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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Safe chemicals for drug withdrawal can be extracted from natural sources. This study investigates the effects of clonidine and Thymbra spicata extract (TSE) on mice suffering from morphine withdrawal syndrome. Thymol, which is the active constituent in TSE, was also tested. A total of 90 mice were divided into nine groups. Group 1 was the control group, while Group 2 was given only morphine, and Group 3 received morphine and 0.2 mg/kg of clonidine. Groups 4-6 were given morphine along with 100, 200, and 300 mg/kg of TSE, respectively. Groups 7-9 received morphine plus 30, 60, and 90 mg/kg of Thymol, respectively, for 7 days. An oral naloxone challenge of 3 mg/kg was used to induce withdrawal syndrome in all groups. Improvement of liver enzyme levels (aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, and alanine transaminase) (p < .01) and behavioral responses (frequencies of jumping, frequencies of two-legged standing, Straub tail reaction) (p < .01) were significantly observed in the groups receiving TSE and Thymol (Groups 4-9) compared to Group 2. Additionally, antioxidant activity in these groups was improved compared to Group 2. Nitric oxide significantly decreased in Groups 4 and 6 compared to Groups 2 and 3 (p < .01). Superoxide dismutase increased dramatically in Groups 5, 8, and 9 compared to Groups 2 and 3 (p < .01). Groups 5-9 were significantly different from Group 2 in terms of malondialdehyde levels (p < .01). Certain doses of TSE and Thymol were found to alleviate the narcotics withdrawal symptoms. This similar effect to clonidine can pave the way for their administration in humans.
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- Maryam Maleki
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
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- Biotechnology and Medicinal Plants Research Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
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- Biotechnology and Medicinal Plants Research Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
- Department of Pharmacology, Medical School, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
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- Ramsar Campus, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Ramsar, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
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Badshah I, Anwar M, Murtaza B, Khan MI. Molecular mechanisms of morphine tolerance and dependence; novel insights and future perspectives. Mol Cell Biochem 2024; 479:1457-1485. [PMID: 37470850 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-023-04810-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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Drug addiction is a devastating condition that poses a serious burden on the society. The use of some drugs like morphine for their tremendous analgesic properties is also accompanied with developing tolerance, dependence and the withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms are frequently severe enough to reinforce the person in recovery to start over the use of drug again and hinder the clinical use of drugs like morphine for chronic pain. Research into opioid receptors and related molecular pathways has seen resurgence in the wake of the growing opioid epidemic. The current study provides a comprehensive scientific exploration of the molecular mechanisms and underlying signalling in morphine tolerance and dependence. It also critically evaluates current therapeutic approaches, shedding light on their efficacy and limitations, and future prospects.
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- Ismail Badshah
- Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, G-7/4 Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, G-7/4 Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, G-7/4 Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Pak Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
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Kamiński P, Lorek M, Baszyński J, Tadrowski T, Gorzelańczyk EJ, Feit J, Tkaczenko H, Owoc J, Woźniak A, Kurhaluk N. Role of antioxidants in the neurobiology of drug addiction: An update. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 175:116604. [PMID: 38692055 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116604] [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: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024] Open
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Relationships between protective enzymatic and non-enzymatic pro-antioxidant mechanisms and addictive substances use disorders (SUDs) are analyzed here, based on the results of previous research, as well as on the basis of our current own studies. This review introduces new aspects of comparative analysis of associations of pro-antixidant and neurobiological effects in patients taking psychoactive substances and complements very limited knowledge about relationships with SUDs from different regions, mainly Europe. In view of the few studies on relations between antioxidants and neurobiological processes acting in patients taking psychoactive substances, this review is important from the point of view of showing the state of knowledge, directions of diagnosis and treatment, and further research needed explanation. We found significant correlations between chemical elements, pro-antioxidative mechanisms, and lipoperoxidation in the development of disorders associated with use of addictive substances, therefore elements that show most relations (Pr, Na, Mn, Y, Sc, La, Cr, Al, Ca, Sb, Cd, Pb, As, Hg, Ni) may be significant factors shaping SUDs. The action of pro-antioxidant defense and lipid peroxidation depends on the pro-antioxidative activity of ions. We explain the strongest correlations between Mg and Sb, and lipoperoxidation in addicts, which proves their stimulating effect on lipoperoxidation and on the induction of oxidative stress. We discussed which mechanisms and neurobiological processes change susceptibility to SUDs. The innovation of this review is to show that addicted people have lower activity of dismutases and peroxidases than healthy ones, which indicates disorders of antioxidant system and depletion of enzymes after long-term tolerance of stressors. We explain higher level of catalases, reductases, ceruloplasmin, bilirubin, retinol, α-tocopherol and uric acid of addicts. In view of poorly understood factors affecting addiction, analysis of interactions allows for more effective understanding of pathogenetic mechanisms leading to formation of addiction and development the initiation of directed, more effective treatment (pharmacological, hormonal) and may be helpful in the diagnosis of psychoactive changes.
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- Piotr Kamiński
- Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Division of Medical Biology and Biochemistry, Division of Ecology and Environmental Protection, M. Skłodowska-Curie St. 9, Bydgoszcz PL 85-094, Poland; University of Zielona Góra, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Institute of Biological Sciences, Department of Biotechnology, Prof. Z. Szafran St. 1, Zielona Góra PL 65-516, Poland.
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- Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Division of Medical Biology and Biochemistry, Division of Ecology and Environmental Protection, M. Skłodowska-Curie St. 9, Bydgoszcz PL 85-094, Poland
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- Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Division of Medical Biology and Biochemistry, Division of Ecology and Environmental Protection, M. Skłodowska-Curie St. 9, Bydgoszcz PL 85-094, Poland
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- Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine M. Skłodowska-Curie St. 9, Bydgoszcz PL 85-094, Poland
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- Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, Institute of Philosophy, M.K. Ogińskiego St. 16, Bydgoszcz PL 85-092, Poland; Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Uniwersyt Poznański St, 4, Poznań PL 61-614, Poland; Primate Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński Provincial Hospital in Sieradz, Psychiatric Centre in Warta, Sieradzka St. 3, Warta PL 98-290, Poland; Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Department of Theoretical Foundations of Biomedical Sciences and Medical Computer Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellońska St. 15, Bydgoszcz PL 85-067, Poland
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- Pallmed sp. z o.o., W. Roentgen St. 3, Bydgoszcz PL 85-796, Poland
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- Pomeranian University in Słupsk, Institute of Biology, Arciszewski St. 22 B, Słupsk PL 76-200, Poland
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- National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation named after prof. dr hab. Eleonora Reicher, MD, Spartańska St. 1, Warszawa PL 02-637, Poland
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- Nicholaus Copernicus University, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Department of Medical Biology and Biochemistry, M. Karłowicz St. 24, Bydgoszcz PL 85-092, Poland
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- Pomeranian University in Słupsk, Institute of Biology, Arciszewski St. 22 B, Słupsk PL 76-200, Poland
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Ahmadianmoghadam MA, Nematollahi MH, Mehrabani M, Fatemi I, Rostamzadeh F, Dell'Agli M, Mehrabani M, Abolhassani M, Mehrbani M. Effect of an herbal formulation containing Peganum harmala L. and Fraxinus excelsior L. on oxidative stress, memory impairment and withdrawal syndrome induced by morphine. Int J Neurosci 2024; 134:570-583. [PMID: 36168934 DOI: 10.1080/00207454.2022.2130293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Background: Traditional Persian medicine has introduced effective remedies in opioid dependence care. One of the most widely used remedies is an herbal formulation containing Peganum harmala L. and Fraxinus excelsior L. (HF). This study investigated the effects of HF to attenuate the withdrawal signs and rewarding effects in morphine-dependent rats. Methods: Forty-nine male Wistar rats were randomly divided into seven groups. The control and vehicle groups received normal saline and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, respectively. The morphine group received morphine for one week. The single and daily dose of HF groups received morphine similar to the morphine group, and HF (1.4 and 2.8 g/kg) once a day in the daily dose group and only on the last day of the experiment in the single dose of HF group. Finally, the withdrawal signs as well biochemical tests were evaluated. The behavioral parameters were assessed by conditioned place preference (CPP), elevated plus-maze and Y-maze tests. The antioxidant activity of HF was evaluated by measurement of serum contents of malondialdehyde, stable nitric oxide metabolites and total antioxidant capacity (TAC). Moreover, the protein expression of c-fos was assessed by western blotting. Results: Daily treatment with HF significantly reduced the score of CPP behavioral test, all of the withdrawal signs, TAC and the c-fos protein level. Conclusions: The results indicated that HF might be a promising complementary treatment in reducing morphine-induced physical and psychological dependence probably through modulation of c-fos protein expression.
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- Mohammad Ali Ahmadianmoghadam
- Herbal and Traditional Medicines Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
- Department of Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Persian Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Afzalipour School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Herbal and Traditional Medicines Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Research Center of Tropical and Infectious Diseases, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Physiology Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Physiology Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Afzalipour School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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Baslam A, Kabdy H, Chait Y, Azraida H, El Yazouli L, Aboufatima R, Chait A, Baslam M. Gut Microbiome-Mediated Mechanisms in Alleviating Opioid Addiction with Aqueous Extract of Anacyclus pyrethrum. Biomedicines 2024; 12:1152. [PMID: 38927359 PMCID: PMC11200529 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12061152] [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: 04/12/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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The escalating rates of morbidity and mortality associated with opioid use disorder (OUD) have spurred a critical need for improved treatment outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the impact of prolonged exposure to Fentanyl, a potent opioid, on behavior, biochemical markers, oxidative stress, and the composition of the gut microbiome. Additionally, we sought to explore the therapeutic potential of Anacyclus pyrethrum in mitigating the adverse effects of Fentanyl withdrawal. The study unveiled that chronic Fentanyl administration induced a withdrawal syndrome characterized by elevated cortisol levels (12.09 mg/mL, compared to 6.3 mg/mL for the control group). This was accompanied by heightened anxiety, indicated by a reduction in time spent and entries made into the open arm in the Elevated Plus Maze Test, as well as depressive-like behaviors, manifested through increased immobility time in the Forced Swim Test. Additionally, Fentanyl exposure correlated with decreased gut microbiome density and diversity, coupled with heightened oxidative stress levels, evidenced by elevated malondialdehyde (MDA) and reduced levels of catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD). However, both post- and co-administration of A. pyrethrum exhibited substantial improvements in these adverse effects, effectively alleviating symptoms associated with OUD withdrawal syndrome and eliciting positive influences on gut microbiota. In conclusion, this research underscores the therapeutic potential of A. pyrethrum in managing Fentanyl withdrawal symptoms. The findings indicate promising effects in alleviating behavioral impairments, reducing stress, restoring gut microbiota, and mitigating oxidative stress, offering valuable insights for addressing the challenges of OUD treatment.
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- Abdelmounaim Baslam
- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Neurobiology, Anthropobiology and Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco; (A.B.); (H.A.)
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Neurobiology, Anthropobiology and Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco; (A.B.); (H.A.)
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- Agadir Souss Massa University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ibn Zohr University, Agadir 80000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Neurobiology, Anthropobiology and Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco; (A.B.); (H.A.)
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Neurobiology, Anthropobiology and Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco; (A.B.); (H.A.)
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- Laboratory of Biological Engineering, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni Mellal 23000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Neurobiology, Anthropobiology and Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco; (A.B.); (H.A.)
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- Center of Agrobiotechnology and Bioengineering, Research Unit Labelled CNRST (Centre AgroBiotech-URL-7 CNRST-05), Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
- Laboratory of Agro-Food, Biotechnologies and Valorization of Plant Bioresources (AGROBIOVAL), Department of Biology, Faculty of Science Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University (UCA), Marrakech 40000, Morocco
- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Applied Biological Chemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Niigata, Niigata 950-2181, Japan
- GrowSmart, Seoul 07516, Republic of Korea
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Badshah I, Qazi NG, Anwar M, Shaukat B, Khan MI, Murtaza B. Carveol mitigates the development of the morphine anti-nociceptive tolerance, physical dependence, and conditioned place preference in mice. Heliyon 2024; 10:e27809. [PMID: 38496833 PMCID: PMC10944274 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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Emergence of analgesic tolerance and dependence to morphine is frequently the limiting factor in the use of this agent in the management of pain. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the beneficial effects of the natural compound carveol (CV) against morphine antinociceptive tolerance, dependence and conditioned place preference (CPP) in mice. Behavioural paradigms included hot plate and tail-flick (for tolerance), observation of withdrawal signs (for dependence) while biochemical tests involved the assays for mRNA expression, nitrite levels, antioxidants, and immunohistochemistry studies. Behavioural tests indicated that treatment with CV significantly attenuated the morphine analgesic tolerance, physical dependence and CPP in mice. It was observed during biochemical analysis that CV-treated animals exhibited reduced mRNA expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and NR2B (an NMDA subtype). In addition, decreased levels of nitrite were observed in mouse hippocampus following CV treatment than morphine administration only. Further, CV enhanced the neuronal innate antioxidants including Glutathione-S-Transferase (GST), glutathione (GSH) and catalase (CAT), while curtailed lipid peroxidase (LPO) levels in mice brain tissues. Moreover, CV exerted significant anti-inflammatory effects as evidenced by reduced expression of TNF-α and p-NF-κB in these animals than with morphine treatment only. Together, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects might confer needed neuro-protection following morphine administration. These observations warrant further investigations of the beneficial role of CV as a novel agent in overcoming the development of tolerance and physical dependence following morphine use.
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- Ismail Badshah
- Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Iqra University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Pak-Austria Fachhochschule Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Haripur, Pakistan
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- Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Akbari M, Parsaei H, Sedaghat K, Mousavi F. Attenuation of morphine conditioned place preference and reinstatement by vitamin D. Behav Pharmacol 2023; 34:404-410. [PMID: 37581227 DOI: 10.1097/fbp.0000000000000747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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Opioid action in the brain involves the dopamine-reward system as well as non-dopamine pathways. Since vitamin D also modulates the brain's dopamine system, the question of this study was how vitamin D might affect the opioid influences on the reward system. Therefore, the objective of this study was to investigate the possible effect of vitamin D on the conditioned place preference (CPP) induced by morphine, as a valuable model of assessment of the reinforcing properties of opioids by associating the context to the rewarding properties of the addictive drugs. Male Wistar rats were randomly divided into two main groups that either received saline (morphine vehicle) or morphine (5 mg/kg, intraperitoneally) for CPP. Each of the main groups was divided into three vitamin D treatment subgroups: vitamin D vehicle and vitamin D (5 and 10 μg/kg, intraperitoneally). Vitamin D injections were started 1 week ahead of the experiment (two injections) or immediately after post-conditioning and in both cases, it was continued twice weekly throughout the CPP. Administration of vitamin D (10 μg/kg) before conditioning in CPP markedly attenuated morphine expression in the post-conditioning test. Receiving vitamin D (5 or 10 μg/kg) before or after conditioning significantly attenuated morphine reinstatement. Administration of vitamin D after opioid conditioning facilitated morphine memory extinction and attenuated morphine reinstatement. Vitamin D is probably a valuable addition to be considered as a part of the treatment for prevention or minimizing the dependency or relapse to opioids.
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- Mahdieh Akbari
- Research Center of Physiology, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center of Physiology, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan
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- Research Center of Physiology, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan
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Mohammadi N, Shirian S, Gorji A, Roshanpajouh M, Ahmadi E, Nazari H, Arezoomandan R. The potential protective effect of melatonin and N-acetylcysteine alone and in combination on opioid-induced testicular dysfunction and degeneration in rat. Reprod Toxicol 2023; 120:108453. [PMID: 37536455 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2023.108453] [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: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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Methadone (Met) is the most common treatment for opioid addiction. Although Met is effective for treatment of opioid dependence, sexual dysfunctions and infertility have been reported as a major problem in patients under Met treatment. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of melatonin and N-acetylcysteine (N) on morphine and Met-induced oxidative stress, apoptosis, suppression of blood sexual hormones, impairment in sperm parameters, and sexual dysfunction. Adult male Wistar rats (n = 66) were randomly divided into 11 equal groups (n = 6) as follows: control, sham, morphine, Met, Met+N, Met+ melatonin, Met+melatonin+N, morphine+ Met, morphine+Met+ melatonin, morphine+Met+N, and morphine+Met+ melatonin+N groups. On day 56 post-treatment, the blood was collected from the tail and the serum levels of sex hormones were evaluated, then the rats were sacrificed, and their bilateral testes and epididymis were retrieved for histological, immunohistochemical, molecular, testicular tissue stress oxidative status, and sperm parameters assays. Exposure to morphine, Met, and shift of morphine to Met resulted in testicular degeneration that can be attributed to generating the stress oxidative-induced- apoptotic testicular cell death and impairing spermatogenesis. Melatonin and N alone and particularly, in combination with each other improved testicular degeneration, sex hormone suppression, and testicular function mediated by increasing the testicular antioxidant capacity and inhibition of the apoptosis pathway. It's suggested that oral administration of antioxidants may be an effective treatment for attenuating some opioid-related testicular dysfunction and degeneration.
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- Niloofar Mohammadi
- Department of Addiction, School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health (Tehran Institute of Psychiatry), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran; Shiraz Molecular Pathology Research Center, Dr. Daneshbod Pathol Lab, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Shefa Neuroscience Research Center, Khatam Alanbia Hospital, Tehran, Iran; Epilepsy Research Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universitat Münster, Munster, Germany
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- Department of Addiction, School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health (Tehran Institute of Psychiatry), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Institute of Animal Embryo Technology, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Research Institute of Animal Embryo Technology, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Addiction, School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health (Tehran Institute of Psychiatry), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX, USA.
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Kabadayı Şahin E, Şenat A, Söğüt İ, Duymaz T, Erel Ö. Erythrocytic Reduced/Oxidized Glutathione and Serum Thiol/Disulfide Homeostasis in Patients with Opioid Use Disorder. PSYCHIAT CLIN PSYCH 2023; 33:170-176. [PMID: 38765313 PMCID: PMC11082593 DOI: 10.5152/pcp.2023.23636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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Background This study aimed to evaluate oxidative damage by measuring erythrocytic reduced/oxidized glutathione as an intracellular thiol pool and serum thiol/disulfide homeostasis as an extracellular thiol pool in patients with opioid use disorder. Methods In this prospective cross-sectional study, 33 male patients diagnosed with opioid use disorder and 30 healthy male controls were included. Sociodemographic characteristics and psychometric analyzes were performed and addiction characteristics (duration and amount of heroin use, usage methods) were recorded. For the evaluation of oxidative balance, intracellular reduced-oxidized glutathione (reduced glutathione and oxidized glutathione), and extracellular thiol-disulfide (native thiol and disulfide) levels were measured. Results There was a decrease in reduced glutathione and native thiol levels and an increase in GSSG and SS levels. Similarly, while oxidized/reduced glutathione, oxidized/total glutathione%, and disulfide/native thiol % ratios increased, the ratio of reduced glutathione/total glutathione% and native thiol/total thiol% decreased. Moreover, a positive correlation was found between the level of both intracellular and extracellular oxidant molecules and the duration and amount of opioid use. Conclusion Impaired intracellular reduced glutathione/oxidized glutathione and extracellular disulfide/native thiol homeostasis were found in patients with opioid use disorder. The intracellular and extracellular oxidative stress may cause complications related to chronic opioid use.
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- Esra Kabadayı Şahin
- Department of Psychiatry, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Istanbul Taksim Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Demiroğlu Bilim University, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Istanbul Bilgi University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Kuthati Y, Rao VN, Huang WH, Busa P, Wong CS. Teneligliptin Co-Infusion Alleviates Morphine Tolerance by Inhibition of Spinal Microglial Cell Activation in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1478. [PMID: 37508016 PMCID: PMC10376493 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12071478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Morphine (MOR) is a commonly prescribed drug for the treatment of moderate to severe diabetic neuropathic pain (DNP). However, long-term MOR treatment is limited by morphine analgesic tolerance (MAT). The activation of microglial cells and the release of glia-derived proinflammatory cytokines are known to play an important role in the development of MAT. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor (DPP-4i) teneligliptin (TEN) on MOR-induced microglial cell activation and MAT in DNP rats. DNP was induced in four groups of male Wistar rats through a single intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ) (50 mg/kg, freshly dissolved in 5 mmol/L citrate buffer, pH 4.5). Sham rats were administered with the vehicle. Seven days after STZ injection, all rats were implanted with an intrathecal (i.t) catheter connected to a mini-osmotic pump, divided into five groups, and infused with the following combinations: sham + saline (1 µL/h, i.t), DNP + saline (1 µL/h, i.t), DNP + MOR (15 µg/h, i.t), DNP + TEN (2 µg/h, i.t), and DNP + MOR (15 µg/h, i.t) + TEN (2 µg/h, i.t) for 7 days at a rate of 1 μL/h. The MAT was confirmed through the measurement of mechanical paw withdrawal threshold and tail-flick tests. The mRNA expression of neuroprotective proteins nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor (Nrf2) and heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) in the dorsal horn was evaluated by quantitative PCR (qPCR). Microglial cell activation and mononucleate cell infiltration in the spinal cord dorsal horn were assessed by immunofluorescence assay (IFA) and Western blotting (WB). The results showed that co-infusion of TEN with MOR significantly attenuated MAT in DNP rats through the restoration of neuroprotective proteins Nrf2 and HO-1 and suppression of microglial cell activation in the dorsal horn. Though TEN at a dose of 2 μg has mild antinociceptive effects, it is highly effective in limiting MAT.
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- Yaswanth Kuthati
- Department of Anesthesiology, Cathy General Hospital, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- PhD Program in Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien 970, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cathy General Hospital, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cathy General Hospital, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cathy General Hospital, Taipei 106, Taiwan
- National Defense Medical Center, Institute of Medical Sciences, Taipei 114, Taiwan
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Lin YP, Ding RS, Yin CH, Chen YS, Chen JS, Chang ST. Effects of Intravascular Photobiomodulation on Insomnia, Muscle Soreness, and Biochemistry Profiles: An Eight-Year Retrospective Cohort. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:1006. [PMID: 37374210 PMCID: PMC10305368 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59061006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although cognitive-behavioral therapy is the first-line treatment for insomnia, pharmacotherapy is often prescribed to treat insomnia and related symptoms. In addition, muscle relaxants are commonly prescribed to alleviate muscle soreness when the pain is unbearable. However, pharmacotherapy can lead to numerous side effects. The non-drug strategy intravascular laser irradiation of blood (iPBM) has been advocated to improve pain, wound healing, blood circulation, and blood cell function to relieve insomnia and muscle soreness symptoms. Therefore, we assessed whether iPBM improves blood parameters and compared drug use before and after iPBM therapy. METHODS Consecutive patients who received iPBM therapy between January 2013 and August 2021 were reviewed. The associations between laboratory data, pharmacotherapies, and iPBM therapy were retrospectively analyzed. We compared patient characteristics, blood parameters, and drug use within the three months before the first treatment and the three months after the last treatment. We also compared the changes before and after treatment in patients who received ≥10 or 1-9 iPBM treatments. RESULT We assessed 183 eligible patients who received iPBM treatment. Of them, 18 patients reported insomnia disturbance, and 128 patients reported pain in any part of their body. After the treatment, HGB and HCT significantly increased after treatment in both the ≥10 and 1-9 iPBM treatment groups (HGB p < 0.001 and p = 0.046; HCT p < 0.001 and p = 0.029, respectively). Pharmacotherapy analysis revealed no significant differences in drug use before and after treatment, though drug use tended to decrease after iPBM. CONCLUSIONS iPBM therapy is an efficient, beneficial, and feasible treatment that increases HGB and HCT. While the results of this study do not support the suggestion that iPBM reduces drug use, further larger studies using symptom scales are needed to confirm the changes in insomnia and muscle soreness after iPBM treatment.
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- Yen-Po Lin
- Department of Medical Education, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung 813, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Education, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan 704, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung 813, Taiwan
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- Institute of Health Care Management, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
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- Department of Administration, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung 813, Taiwan
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- Department of Administration, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung 813, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung 813, Taiwan
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Tri-Service General Hospital, School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan
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Jia J, Yin J, Zhang Y, Xu G, Wang M, Jiang H, Li L, Zeng X, Zhu D. Thioredoxin-1 Promotes Mitochondrial Biogenesis Through Regulating AMPK/Sirt1/PGC1α Pathway in Alzheimer's Disease. ASN Neuro 2023; 15:17590914231159226. [PMID: 36823760 PMCID: PMC9969465 DOI: 10.1177/17590914231159226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disease. Increasing studies suggest that mitochondrial dysfunction is closely related to the pathogenesis of AD. Thioredoxin-1 (Trx-1), one of the major redox proteins in mammalian cells, plays neuroprotection in AD. However, whether Trx-1 could regulate the mitochondrial biogenesis in AD is largely unknown. In the present study, we found that Aβ25-35 treatment not only markedly induced excessive production of reactive oxygen species and apoptosis, but also significantly decreased the number of mitochondria with biological activity and the adenosine triphosphate content in mitochondria, suggesting mitochondrial biogenesis was impaired in AD cells. These changes were reversed by Lentivirus-mediated stable overexpression of Trx-1 or exogenous administration of recombinant human Trx-1. What's more, adeno-associated virus-mediated specific overexpression of Trx-1 in the hippocampus of β-amyloid precursor protein/presenilin 1 (APP/PS1) mice ameliorated the learning and memory and attenuated hippocampal Aβ deposition. Importantly, overexpression of Trx-1 in APP/PS1 mice restored the decrease in mitochondrial biogenesis-associated proteins, including adenosine monophosphate -activated protein kinase (AMPK), silent information regulator factor 2-related enzyme 1 (Sirt1) and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1-alpha (PGC1α). In addition, Lentivirus-mediated overexpression of Trx-1 in rat adrenal pheochromocytoma (PC12) cells also restored the decrease of AMPK, Sirt1, and PGC1α by Aβ25-35 treatment. Pharmacological inhibition of AMPK activity significantly abolished the effect of Trx-1 on mitochondrial biogenesis. Taken together, our data provide evidence that Trx-1 promoted mitochondrial biogenesis via restoring AMPK/Sirt1/PGC1α pathway in AD.
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- Jinjing Jia
- Research Center of Neuroscience, Jiaxing University Medical College,
Jiaxing, China,Department of Physiology, Jiaxing University Medical College,
Jiaxing, China
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- Research Center of Neuroscience, Jiaxing University Medical College,
Jiaxing, China
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- Research Center of Neuroscience, Jiaxing University Medical College,
Jiaxing, China
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- Forensic and Pathology Laboratory, Jiaxing University Medical
College, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Physiology, Jiaxing University Medical College,
Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Physiology, Jiaxing University Medical College,
Jiaxing, China
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- Research Center of Neuroscience, Jiaxing University Medical College,
Jiaxing, China,Department of Physiology, Jiaxing University Medical College,
Jiaxing, China
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- Research Center of Neuroscience, Jiaxing University Medical College,
Jiaxing, China,Department of Biochemistry, Jiaxing University Medical College,
Jiaxing, China,Xiansi Zeng, Research Center of
Neuroscience, Jiaxing University Medical College, Jiaxing 314001, China.
Dongsheng Zhu, Department of Neurology,
The First Hospital of Jiaxing & The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing
University, Jiaxing 314001, China.
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- Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of
Jiaxing & The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing,
China
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Vujić T, Schvartz D, Furlani IL, Meister I, González-Ruiz V, Rudaz S, Sanchez JC. Oxidative Stress and Extracellular Matrix Remodeling Are Signature Pathways of Extracellular Vesicles Released upon Morphine Exposure on Human Brain Microvascular Endothelial Cells. Cells 2022; 11:cells11233926. [PMID: 36497184 PMCID: PMC9741159 DOI: 10.3390/cells11233926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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Morphine, a commonly used antinociceptive drug in hospitals, is known to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) by first passing through brain endothelial cells. Despite its pain-relieving effect, morphine also has detrimental effects, such as the potential induction of redox imbalance in the brain. However, there is still insufficient evidence of these effects on the brain, particularly on the brain endothelial cells and the extracellular vesicles that they naturally release. Indeed, extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nanosized bioparticles produced by almost all cell types and are currently thought to reflect the physiological state of their parent cells. These vesicles have emerged as a promising source of biomarkers by indicating the functional or dysfunctional state of their parent cells and, thus, allowing a better understanding of the biological processes involved in an adverse state. However, there is very little information on the morphine effect on human brain microvascular endothelial cells (HBMECs), and even less on their released EVs. Therefore, the current study aimed at unraveling the detrimental mechanisms of morphine exposure (at 1, 10, 25, 50 and 100 µM) for 24 h on human brain microvascular endothelial cells as well as on their associated EVs. Isolation of EVs was carried out using an affinity-based method. Several orthogonal techniques (NTA, western blotting and proteomics analysis) were used to validate the EVs enrichment, quality and concentration. Data-independent mass spectrometry (DIA-MS)-based proteomics was applied in order to analyze the proteome modulations induced by morphine on HBMECs and EVs. We were able to quantify almost 5500 proteins in HBMECs and 1500 proteins in EVs, of which 256 and 148, respectively, were found to be differentially expressed in at least one condition. Pathway enrichment analysis revealed that the "cell adhesion and extracellular matrix remodeling" process and the "HIF1 pathway", a pathway related to oxidative stress responses, were significantly modulated upon morphine exposure in HBMECs and EVs. Altogether, the combination of proteomics and bioinformatics findings highlighted shared pathways between HBMECs exposed to morphine and their released EVs. These results put forward molecular signatures of morphine-induced toxicity in HBMECs that were also carried by EVs. Therefore, EVs could potentially be regarded as a useful tool to investigate brain endothelial cells dysfunction, and to a different extent, the BBB dysfunction in patient circulation using these "signature pathways".
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- Tatjana Vujić
- Department of Medicine, University of Geneva, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Geneva, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Western Switzerland, University of Geneva, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos 13565-904, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Geneva, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Western Switzerland, University of Geneva, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
- Swiss Centre for Applied Human Toxicology, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Geneva, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Western Switzerland, University of Geneva, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
- Swiss Centre for Applied Human Toxicology, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Geneva, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Western Switzerland, University of Geneva, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
- Swiss Centre for Applied Human Toxicology, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Medicine, University of Geneva, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +41-22-379-54-86
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Rullo L, Caputi FF, Losapio LM, Morosini C, Posa L, Canistro D, Vivarelli F, Romualdi P, Candeletti S. Effects of Different Opioid Drugs on Oxidative Status and Proteasome Activity in SH-SY5Y Cells. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27238321. [PMID: 36500414 PMCID: PMC9738452 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27238321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Opioids are the most effective drugs used for the management of moderate to severe pain; however, their chronic use is often associated with numerous adverse effects. Some results indicate the involvement of oxidative stress as well as of proteasome function in the development of some opioid-related side effects including analgesic tolerance, opioid-induced hyperalgesia (OIH) and dependence. Based on the evidence, this study investigated the impact of morphine, buprenorphine or tapentadol on intracellular reactive oxygen species levels (ROS), superoxide dismutase activity/gene expression, as well as β2 and β5 subunit proteasome activity/biosynthesis in SH-SY5Y cells. Results showed that tested opioids differently altered ROS production and SOD activity/biosynthesis. Indeed, the increase in ROS production and the reduction in SOD function elicited by morphine were not shared by the other opioids. Moreover, tested drugs produced distinct changes in β2(trypsin-like) and β5(chymotrypsin-like) proteasome activity and biosynthesis. In fact, while prolonged morphine exposure significantly increased the proteolytic activity of both subunits and β5 mRNA levels, buprenorphine and tapentadol either reduced or did not alter these parameters. These results, showing different actions of the selected opioid drugs on the investigated parameters, suggest that a low µ receptor intrinsic efficacy could be related to a smaller oxidative stress and proteasome activation and could be useful to shed more light on the role of the investigated cellular processes in the occurrence of these opioid drug side effects.
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- Laura Rullo
- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum—University of Bologna, Via Irnerio 48, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum—University of Bologna, Via Irnerio 48, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum—University of Bologna, Via Irnerio 48, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum—University of Bologna, Via Irnerio 48, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Boston University, 700 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum—University of Bologna, Via Irnerio 48, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum—University of Bologna, Via Irnerio 48, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum—University of Bologna, Via Irnerio 48, 40126 Bologna, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0512091866
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum—University of Bologna, Via Irnerio 48, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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Attenuation of Morphine Dependence by Ganoderma lucidum Extract in Mice. Jundishapur J Nat Pharm Prod 2022. [DOI: 10.5812/jjnpp-123164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: Opioids are the principal drugs of choice for managing acute severe pain; however, physical dependence is still reported as one of the main limiting factors in the clinical application of these drugs. In the present study, the effect of Ganoderma lucidum (G. lucidum) was assessed on morphine dependence in mice. Methods: A 19-day administration schedule was applied to induce morphine dependence in male adult NMRI mice. The mice were given intraperitoneal (i.p.) morphine sulfate once daily in an increasing dose of 10, 20, and 40 mg/kg. Then, G. lucidum hydroalcoholic extract (12.5, 25, and 50 mg/kg, i.p.) was given to the mice from days 10 to 18. Another group of mice received single doses of the extract (50, 100, and 200 mg/kg, i.p.) only on the 19th day. Naloxone (3 mg/kg, i.p.) was used to precipitate withdrawal syndrome. Normal saline and diazepam (0.25 mg/kg) were used as the negative and positive controls, respectively. Results: The administration of single doses of G. lucidum extract (100 and 200 mg/kg, i.p.) significantly decreased the number of jumps, leanings, and diarrhea in mice subjected to morphine dependence. The repeated administration of G. lucidum extract (25 and 50 mg/kg for nine days) significantly attenuated the number of jumps, leanings, and diarrhea in morphine-dependent mice. Conclusions: Overall, G. lucidum extract attenuates induced morphine dependence and inhibits withdrawal syndrome symptoms in mice.
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Al-Nuaimi Z, Al-Baniwes AJ. Evaluation the Protective Effect of Withania somnifera Extract on the Level of Sex Hormone in Morphine Addicted Female Rats. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2022.8303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Morphine is one of the most types of phenanthrene alkaloid opioid used to soothe the acute and chronic pain via narcotic and analgesic medical employment. Increasingly constantly used of opioid in the public and medication practical important knowledge improve that. Morphine show pernicious has effects on numerous tissue for instance ovary, liver and lung morphine side effects instruct for existence of oxidative role due to generation of reactive oxygen species in the affected tissue. Last decades researchers proved that natural substance provides protective role against toxic effect. Thus, withania somnifera consider as antioxidant substance provide protective versus the toxic substance as morphine. The present study wase aimed to evaluate the protective role of withania somnifera extract on the level of sex hormone in morphine addicted female rats. In conclusion, the present study confirmed a truth evidence of a protective roles of withania somnifera against the morphine addiction in female rats.
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Shahzadi A, Yunusoglu O, Karabulut E, Sonmez H, Yazici Z. Influence of Selective Dopamine Agonist Ropinirole on Conditioned Place Preference and Somatic Signs of Morphine Withdrawal in Rats. Front Behav Neurosci 2022; 16:855241. [PMID: 35733518 PMCID: PMC9207507 DOI: 10.3389/fnbeh.2022.855241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The underlying mechanism of dependence and rewarding effects of morphine is imperative to understand. The primary aim of this study was to investigate whether ropinirole D2/3 agonist affects the rewarding and reinforcing properties of morphine-induced conditioned place preference (CPP) and withdrawal syndromes in rats. On day one, the animals were randomly divided to conduct the pre-test. The morphine (10 mg/kg, i.p.) and/or saline was administered on alternate days in an 8-day CPP session. On day 10, 15 min prior to the post-conditioning test (expression), a single dose of ropinirole (1, 2, and 5 mg/kg, i.p.) was given to rats. In extinction session, ropinirole was injected daily, and CPP was extinguished by repeated testing, with intervals of 3 days. Finally, reinstatement was assessed by administering ropinirole (1, 2, and 5 mg/kg) 15 min before the morphine injection. Morphine dependence was developed by administering increasing doses of morphine (10–50 mg/kg, i.p.). To assess withdrawal symptoms, ropinirole (1, 2, and 5 mg/kg) was injected 15 min before naloxone (2 mg/kg, s.c.) administration. The present study confirms that ropinirole attenuates expression and reinstatement of CPP, while it precipitates the extinction of morphine-induced CPP. Naloxone-precipitated morphine withdrawal symptoms, including wet dog shakes and weight loss, were attenuated although jumping was increased by a single ropinirole injection. Thus, ropinirole was influential in attenuating expression, reducing drug seeking and weakening reinstatement via the dopaminergic system. These findings show that ropinirole might affect neuro-adaptive changes related to dependence.
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- Andleeb Shahzadi
- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
- *Correspondence: Andleeb Shahzadi,
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
- Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Biruni University, Istanbul, Turkey
- Zeliha Yazici, ;
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This paper is the forty-third consecutive installment of the annual anthological review of research concerning the endogenous opioid system, summarizing articles published during 2020 that studied the behavioral effects of molecular, pharmacological and genetic manipulation of opioid peptides and receptors as well as effects of opioid/opiate agonists and antagonists. The review is subdivided into the following specific topics: molecular-biochemical effects and neurochemical localization studies of endogenous opioids and their receptors (1), the roles of these opioid peptides and receptors in pain and analgesia in animals (2) and humans (3), opioid-sensitive and opioid-insensitive effects of nonopioid analgesics (4), opioid peptide and receptor involvement in tolerance and dependence (5), stress and social status (6), learning and memory (7), eating and drinking (8), drug abuse and alcohol (9), sexual activity and hormones, pregnancy, development and endocrinology (10), mental illness and mood (11), seizures and neurologic disorders (12), electrical-related activity and neurophysiology (13), general activity and locomotion (14), gastrointestinal, renal and hepatic functions (15), cardiovascular responses (16), respiration and thermoregulation (17), and immunological responses (18).
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- Richard J Bodnar
- Department of Psychology and Neuropsychology Doctoral Sub-Program, Queens College, City University of New York, Flushing, NY, 11367, United States.
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Berríos-Cárcamo P, Quezada M, Santapau D, Morales P, Olivares B, Ponce C, Ávila A, De Gregorio C, Ezquer M, Quintanilla ME, Herrera-Marschitz M, Israel Y, Ezquer F. A Novel Morphine Drinking Model of Opioid Dependence in Rats. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23073874. [PMID: 35409269 PMCID: PMC8999131 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23073874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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An animal model of voluntary oral morphine consumption would allow for a pre-clinical evaluation of new treatments aimed at reducing opioid intake in humans. However, the main limitation of oral morphine consumption in rodents is its bitter taste, which is strongly aversive. Taste aversion is often overcome by the use of adulterants, such as sweeteners, to conceal morphine taste or bitterants in the alternative bottle to equalize aversion. However, the adulterants’ presence is the cause for consumption choice and, upon removal, the preference for morphine is not preserved. Thus, current animal models are not suitable to study treatments aimed at reducing consumption elicited by morphine itself. Since taste preference is a learned behavior, just-weaned rats were trained to accept a bitter taste, adding the bitterant quinine to their drinking water for one week. The latter was followed by allowing the choice of quinine or morphine (0.15 mg/mL) solutions for two weeks. Then, quinine was removed, and the preference for morphine against water was evaluated. Using this paradigm, we show that rats highly preferred the consumption of morphine over water, reaching a voluntary morphine intake of 15 mg/kg/day. Morphine consumption led to significant analgesia and hyperlocomotion, and to a marked deprivation syndrome following the administration of the opioid antagonist naloxone. Voluntary morphine consumption was also shown to generate brain oxidative stress and neuroinflammation, signs associated with opioid dependence development. We present a robust two-bottle choice animal model of oral morphine self-administration for the evaluation of therapeutic interventions for the treatment of morphine dependence.
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- Pablo Berríos-Cárcamo
- Center for Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Clínica Alemana, Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago 7610658, Chile
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- Center for Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Clínica Alemana, Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago 7610658, Chile
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- Center for Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Clínica Alemana, Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago 7610658, Chile
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- Molecular and Clinical Pharmacology Program, Institute of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380453, Chile
- Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380453, Chile
- Research Center for the Development of Novel Therapeutic Alternatives for Alcohol Use Disorders, Santiago 8900000, Chile
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- Center for Medical Chemistry, Faculty of Medicine Clínica Alemana, Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago 7610658, Chile
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- Faculty of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Universidad de la Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
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- Center for Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Clínica Alemana, Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago 7610658, Chile
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- Center for Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Clínica Alemana, Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago 7610658, Chile
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- Center for Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Clínica Alemana, Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago 7610658, Chile
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- Molecular and Clinical Pharmacology Program, Institute of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380453, Chile
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- Molecular and Clinical Pharmacology Program, Institute of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380453, Chile
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- Center for Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Clínica Alemana, Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago 7610658, Chile
- Molecular and Clinical Pharmacology Program, Institute of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380453, Chile
- Research Center for the Development of Novel Therapeutic Alternatives for Alcohol Use Disorders, Santiago 8900000, Chile
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- Center for Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Clínica Alemana, Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago 7610658, Chile
- Research Center for the Development of Novel Therapeutic Alternatives for Alcohol Use Disorders, Santiago 8900000, Chile
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Reymond S, Vujić T, Schvartz D, Sanchez JC. Morphine-induced modulation of Nrf2-antioxidant response element signaling pathway in primary human brain microvascular endothelial cells. Sci Rep 2022; 12:4588. [PMID: 35301408 PMCID: PMC8931063 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-08712-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
Abstract
Morphine is one of the most potent opioid analgesic used for pain treatment. Morphine action in the central nervous system requires crossing the blood-brain barrier. Due to the controversial relationship between morphine and oxidative stress, the potential pro- or antioxidant effects of morphine in the blood-brain barrier is important to be understood, as oxidative stress could cause its disruption and predispose to neurodegenerative diseases. However, investigation is scarce in human brain endothelial cells. Therefore, the present study evaluated the impact of morphine exposure at three different concentrations (1, 10 and 100 µM) for 24 h and 48 h on primary human brain microvascular endothelial cells. A quantitative data-independent acquisition mass spectrometry strategy was used to analyze proteome modulations. Almost 3000 proteins were quantified of which 217 were reported to be significantly regulated in at least one condition versus untreated control. Pathway enrichment analysis unveiled dysregulation of the Nrf2 pathway involved in oxidative stress response. Seahorse assay underlined mitochondria dysfunctions, which were supported by significant expression modulations of relevant mitochondrial proteins. In conclusion, our study revealed the dysregulation of the Nrf2 pathway and mitochondria dysfunctions after morphine exposure, highlighting a potential redox imbalance in human brain endothelial cells.
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- Sandrine Reymond
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.,Swiss Center for Applied Human Toxicology, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.,Swiss Center for Applied Human Toxicology, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.,Swiss Center for Applied Human Toxicology, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland. .,Swiss Center for Applied Human Toxicology, Geneva, Switzerland.
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Jia J, Zhang X, Xu G, Zeng X, Li L. Thioredoxin-1 inhibits amyloid-β 25-35-induced activation of NLRP1/caspase-1/GSDMD pyroptotic pathway in PC12 cells. Mol Biol Rep 2022; 49:3445-3452. [PMID: 35072836 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-022-07177-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Alzheimer's disease (AD), the most common neurodegenerative disease, is charactered by these accepted pathological features, such as β-amyloid (Aβ) plaques outside the neurons and neurofibrillary tangles inside the neurons. In recent years, several studies have demonstrated that pyroptosis is associated with the development of AD process. However, whether Aβ25-35 induces pyroptosis is still unclear. Thioredoxin-1 (Trx-1), an intracellular multifunctional protein, showed neuroprotective roles by inhibiting the neurotoxicity of Aβ, attenuating the apoptosis of brain neurons and improving the spatial learning and memory ability in AD models. Whether Trx-1 could inhibit pyroptosis in AD needs to be further investigated. METHODS AND RESULTS In the present study, MTT assay was employed to detected the viability. Western blotting was employed to detect the protein levels. Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay was used to examine the intracellular and extracellular levels of IL-18 and IL-1β. Chronic Aβ25-35 treatment remarkedly compromised the viability of PC12 cells, increased the expression of NOD-like receptor pyrin domain containing 1 (NLRP-1), caspase-1 and gasdermin D (GSDMD), and promoted the extracellular release of interleukin (IL)-18 and IL-1β. Simultaneously, Aβ25-35 treatment also significantly reduced the intracellular protein levels of Trx-1. Pharmacological inhibition of Trx-1 activity further decreased the cell viability, activated the NLRP-1/caspase-1/GSDMD pyroptotic pathway, and exacerbated the extracellular release of IL-18 and IL-1β. CONCLUSIONS These data suggest that Trx-1 may play a potential inhibitory effect on Aβ25-35-induced pyroptosis.
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- Jinjing Jia
- Innovation Team of Neurobiology, Department of Physiology, Jiaxing University Medical College, Jiaxing, 314001, China
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- Medical Experimental Center, Jiaxing University Medical College, Jiaxing, 314001, China
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- Forensic and Pathology Laboratory, Jiaxing University Medical College, Jiaxing, 314001, China
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- Innovation Team of Neurobiology, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Jiaxing University Medical College, Jiaxing, 314001, China.
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- Innovation Team of Neurobiology, Department of Physiology, Jiaxing University Medical College, Jiaxing, 314001, China.
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Rodrigues RF, Fulco BCW, Nogueira CW. m-CF 3-substituted diphenyl diselenide attenuates all phases of morphine-induced behavioral locomotor sensitization in mice. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2022; 69:126889. [PMID: 34798514 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2021.126889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 09/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Behavioral sensitization, thought to underlie some aspects of drug dependence, is typically measured as increased locomotion in response to repeated administration of a drug. The study aimed to investigate the (m-CF3-PhSe)2 effects on the acquisition, withdrawal, and re-exposure phases of morphine-induced behavioral locomotor sensitization. METHODS Swiss male mice were treated with saline or morphine at 10 mg/kg twice a day for 3 days; those of the morphine group were kept in the morphine withdrawal period (5 days). On day 9, mice were re-exposed to morphine. (m-CF3-PhSe)2 (10 mg/kg) or vehicle was administered at all phases of morphine protocol, and mice performed locomotor activity test. Oxidative stress markers and the levels of opioid, dopamine, and glutamate receptors were determined in samples of the cerebral cortex. (m-CF3-PhSe)2 administered at all phases of protocol attenuated morphine-induced locomotor sensitization. RESULTS Mice exposed to morphine showed reduced weight gain and increased locomotor activity, but (m-CF3-PhSe)2 treatment attenuates the weight gain and behavioral hyperlocomotion effects. (m-CF3-PhSe)2, independent of the administration phase, modulated the increase of opioidergic (MOR, DOR, KOR) and glutamatergic (NMDA 2A and 2B) protein contents and attenuated redox imbalance in the cerebral cortex of mice exposed to morphine. However, (m-CF3-PhSe)2 did not modulate cortical protein levels of dopaminergic (D1 and D2) receptors in the acquisition phase of morphine-induced locomotor sensitization protocol. CONCLUSION (m-CF3-PhSe)2 was effective against the behavioral and molecular alterations caused by morphine at all phases of locomotor sensitization.
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- Renata F Rodrigues
- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Centro de Ciências Naturais e Exatas, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Centro de Ciências Naturais e Exatas, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Centro de Ciências Naturais e Exatas, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil.
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Alterations in the Proteome and Phosphoproteome Profiles of Rat Hippocampus after Six Months of Morphine Withdrawal: Comparison with the Forebrain Cortex. Biomedicines 2021; 10:biomedicines10010080. [PMID: 35052759 PMCID: PMC8772819 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10010080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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The knowledge about proteome changes proceeding during protracted opioid withdrawal is lacking. Therefore, the aim of this work was to analyze the spectrum of altered proteins in the rat hippocampus in comparison with the forebrain cortex after 6-month morphine withdrawal. We utilized 2D electrophoretic workflow (Pro-Q® Diamond staining and Colloidal Coomassie Blue staining) which was preceded by label-free quantification (MaxLFQ). The phosphoproteomic analysis revealed six significantly altered hippocampal (Calm1, Ywhaz, Tuba1b, Stip1, Pgk1, and Aldoa) and three cortical proteins (Tubb2a, Tuba1a, and Actb). The impact of 6-month morphine withdrawal on the changes in the proteomic profiles was higher in the hippocampus—14 proteins, only three proteins were detected in the forebrain cortex. Gene Ontology (GO) enrichment analysis of differentially expressed hippocampal proteins revealed the most enriched terms related to metabolic changes, cytoskeleton organization and response to oxidative stress. There is increasing evidence that energy metabolism plays an important role in opioid addiction. However, the way how morphine treatment and withdrawal alter energy metabolism is not fully understood. Our results indicate that the rat hippocampus is more susceptible to changes in proteome and phosphoproteome profiles induced by 6-month morphine withdrawal than is the forebrain cortex.
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Yang H, Li L, Jiao Y, Zhang Y, Wang Y, Zhu K, Sun C. Thioredoxin-1 mediates neuroprotection of Schisanhenol against MPP +-induced apoptosis via suppression of ASK1-P38-NF-κB pathway in SH-SY5Y cells. Sci Rep 2021; 11:21604. [PMID: 34732784 PMCID: PMC8566484 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-01000-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
Abstract
Oxidative stress-induced dopaminergic neuronal loss and apoptosis play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease (PD), and as a vital antioxidant protein, thioredoxin (Trx) exerts neuroprotection against PD. In this study, we investigated the effect of Schisanhenol (Sal), an active component from a traditional Chinese herb Schisandra rubriflora (Franch.), on MPP+-induced apoptosis and its association with thioredoxin-1 (Trx1) in SH-SY5Y cells. The protein levels of Trx1 and apoptosis-related proteins were detected by Western blot, the expression of Trx1 mRNA by real time qPCR, and apoptosis was detected by fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry. Pretreatment with Sal (1 µM, 10 µM, and 50 µM) dose-dependently ameliorated MPP+-induced neuronal injury, confirmed by the improvement of the viability and morphological changes. Sal decreased the apoptosis rate of cells, suppressed the production of DNA ladder and sub-G1 peak, inhibited the Caspase-3 activity and the expression of apoptosis-related proteins. Sal enhanced the expression of Trx1 both in the protein and mRNA levels. However, the Trx1 inhibitor PX-12 suppressed the protective effects of Sal. In addition, Sal inhibited NF-κB translocation and activation. These results suggest that Sal has a protective effect against MPP+-induced apoptosis in SH-SY5Y cells via up-regulation of Trx1 expression and suppression of ASK1-P38-NF-κB pathway.
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- Hongyan Yang
- Department of Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, China
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- School of Mental Health, Qiqihar Medical University, 333 Bukui Street, Jianhua District, Qiqihar, 161006, China.
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- School of Mental Health, Qiqihar Medical University, 333 Bukui Street, Jianhua District, Qiqihar, 161006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Mental Health, Qiqihar Medical University, 333 Bukui Street, Jianhua District, Qiqihar, 161006, China
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- Basic Medicine School, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, China
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Sorokina NS, Starostina MV. Myelopeptides Reduce Morphine Tolerance in C57BL/6j Mice. Bull Exp Biol Med 2021; 171:623-626. [PMID: 34617173 DOI: 10.1007/s10517-021-05282-5] [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: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The development of morphine tolerance in C57BL/6j mice was estimated by the analgesic effect in tail-flick and hot plate tests. Morphine hydrochloride (10 mg/kg body weight) was administered to animals twice for 5 days and once on the sixth day, saline or myelopeptides were injected 15 min before morphine administration (2 μg/kg body weight). In the tail-flick test, all studied myelopeptides suppressed the development of tolerance to morphine and did not show their own analgesic activity. In the hot plate test, only three myelopeptides (MP2, MP5, and MP6) were found to reduce the formation of morphine tolerance. MP1 significantly reduced the analgesic effect of morphine on days 1-3 of administration, but contributed to the preservation of the analgesic effect during the period of tolerance development.
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- N S Sorokina
- Federal Research Center of Fundamental and Translational Medicine, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center of Fundamental and Translational Medicine, Novosibirsk, Russia.
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Zhao JM, Qi TG. The role of TXNL1 in disease: treatment strategies for cancer and diseases with oxidative stress. Mol Biol Rep 2021; 48:2929-2934. [PMID: 33660093 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-021-06241-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Thioredoxin-like protein-1 (TXNL1; also known as thioredoxin-related 32 kDa protein, TRP32) is a thioredoxin involved in the regulation of oxidative stress, which protects cells from damage through redox balance. Studies have shown that TXNL1 has a variety of functions, including cell signal transduction, cell cycle regulation, protein synthesis, modification and degradation, vesicle transport, transcriptional regulation, cell apoptosis, virus replication and oxidative stress regulation, etc., and plays an important role in the occurrence and development of human diseases. Therefore, TXNL1 has a strong correlation with the treatment of cancer and oxidative stress diseases. In this paper, the basic structure, function and potential application value of TXNL1 in diseases are reviewed, so as to open up new targets for the treatment of cancer and oxidative stress-related diseases.
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- Jin-Ming Zhao
- Institute of Medical Sciences, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250033, China
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250033, China.
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Jia J, Zeng X, Xu G, Wang Z. The Potential Roles of Redox Enzymes in Alzheimer's Disease: Focus on Thioredoxin. ASN Neuro 2021; 13:1759091421994351. [PMID: 33557592 PMCID: PMC7876756 DOI: 10.1177/1759091421994351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative diseases. Increasing studies have demonstrated the critical importance for redox proteins mediating neuronal protection in models of AD. This review briefly describes some of the risk factors contributing to AD, specifically highlighting the important roles of oxidative stress in the pathology of AD. Then this article concisely introduces the dysregulation and functions of two main redox enzymes, peroxiredoxins and glutaredoxins, in AD models. This review emphasizes the neuroprotective role of the third redox enzyme thioredoxin (Trx), an important multifunctional protein regulating cellular redox status. This commentary not only summarizes the alterations of Trx expression in AD patients and models, but also reviews the potential effects and mechanisms of Trx, Trx-related molecules and Trx-inducing compounds against AD. In conclusion, Trx has a potential neuroprotection in AD and may be very promising for clinical therapy of AD in the future.
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- Jinjing Jia
- Department of Physiology, Jiaxing University Medical
College, Jiaxing, China
- Forensic and Pathology Laboratory, Jiaxing University
Medical College, Jiaxing, China
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- Forensic and Pathology Laboratory, Jiaxing University
Medical College, Jiaxing, China
- Department of Biochemistry, Jiaxing University Medical
College, Jiaxing, China
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- Forensic and Pathology Laboratory, Jiaxing University
Medical College, Jiaxing, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Huzhou University, Huzhou,
China
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Inhibition of orexin receptor 1 contributes to the development of morphine dependence via attenuation of cAMP response element-binding protein and phospholipase Cβ3. J Chem Neuroanat 2020; 108:101801. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jchemneu.2020.101801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2019] [Revised: 05/05/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Wang W, Huang L, Thomas ER, Hu Y, Zeng F, Li X. Notoginsenoside R1 Protects Against the Acrylamide-Induced Neurotoxicity via Upregulating Trx-1-Mediated ITGAV Expression: Involvement of Autophagy. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:559046. [PMID: 32982756 PMCID: PMC7493052 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.559046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Acrylamide (ACR) is a common chemical used in various industries and it said to have chronic neurotoxic effects. It is produced during tobacco smoking and is also generated in high-starch foods during heat processing. Notoginsenoside R1 (NR1) is a traditional Chinese medicine, which is used to improve the blood circulation and clotting. The objective of this study was to investigate the mechanism of ACR-triggered neurotoxicity and to identify the protective role of NR1 by upregulating thioredoxin-1 (Trx-1). Our results have shown that NR1 could block the spatial and cognitive impairment caused by ACR administration. Bioinformatics analysis revealed that Trx-1 regulated autophagy via Integrin alpha V (ITGAV). NR1 could resist the ACR-induced neurotoxicity by upregulating thioredoxin-1 in PC12 cells and mice. The autophagy-related proteins like autophagy-related gene (ATG) 4B, Cathepsin D, LC3 II, lysosomal-associated membrane protein 2a (LAMP2a), and ITGAV were restored to normal levels by NR1 treatment in both PC12 cells and mice. Besides, we also found that overexpression of Trx-1 resisted ACR-induced autophagy in PC12 cells and downregulation of Trx-1 triggered autophagy induced by ACR in PC12 cells. Therefore, it could be concluded that Trx-1 was involved in the autophagy pathway. Besides, we also found that ITGAV was an intermediate node linking Trx-1 and the autophagy pathway.
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- Wenjun Wang
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Science, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China.,Institute for Cancer Medicine and School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Science, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Science, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Science, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Science, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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Pavlek LR, Dillard J, Rogers LK. The role of oxidative stress in toxicities due to drugs of abuse. CURRENT OPINION IN TOXICOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cotox.2020.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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