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Deng Z, Yang C, Xiang T, Dou C, Sun D, Dai Q, Ling Z, Xu J, Luo F, Chen Y. Gold nanoparticles exhibit anti-osteoarthritic effects via modulating interaction of the "microbiota-gut-joint" axis. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:157. [PMID: 38589904 PMCID: PMC11000357 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02447-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease that can cause severe pain, motor dysfunction, and even disability. A growing body of research indicates that gut microbiota and their associated metabolites are key players in maintaining bone health and in the progression of OA. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are a series of active metabolites that widely participate in bone homeostasis. Gold nanoparticles (GNPs) with outstanding anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, have been demonstrated to ameliorate excessive bone loss during the progression of osteoporosis (OP) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, the protective effects of GNPs on OA progression are not clear. Here, we observed that GNPs significantly alleviated anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT)-induced OA in a gut microbiota-dependent manner. 16S rDNA gene sequencing showed that GNPs changed gut microbial diversity and structure, which manifested as an increase in the abundance of Akkermansia and Lactobacillus. Additionally, GNPs increased levels of SCFAs (such as butyric acid), which could have improved bone destruction by reducing the inflammatory response. Notably, GNPs modulated the dynamic balance of M1/M2 macrophages, and increased the serum levels of anti-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-10. To sum up, our study indicated that GNPs exhibited anti-osteoarthritis effects via modulating the interaction of "microbiota-gut-joint" axis, which might provide promising therapeutic strategies for OA.
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- Zihan Deng
- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biomedical Materials Science, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Immunology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, People's Republic of China.
- Department of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA 76th Army Corps Hospital, Xining, People's Republic of China.
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Liu Q, Cheng L, Wang M, Shen L, Zhang C, Mu J, Hu Y, Yang Y, He K, Yan H, Zhao L, Yang S. Dietary sodium acetate and sodium butyrate improve high-carbohydrate diet utilization by regulating gut microbiota, liver lipid metabolism, oxidative stress, and inflammation in largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides). J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2024; 15:50. [PMID: 38566217 PMCID: PMC10988814 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-024-01009-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Adequate level of carbohydrates in aquafeeds help to conserve protein and reduce cost. However, studies have indicated that high-carbohydrate (HC) diet disrupt the homeostasis of the gut-liver axis in largemouth bass, resulting in decreased intestinal acetate and butyrate level. METHOD Herein, we had concepted a set of feeding experiment to assess the effects of dietary sodium acetate (SA) and sodium butyrate (SB) on liver health and the intestinal microbiota in largemouth bass fed an HC diet. The experimental design comprised 5 isonitrogenous and isolipidic diets, including LC (9% starch), HC (18% starch), HCSA (18% starch; 2 g/kg SA), HCSB (18% starch; 2 g/kg SB), and HCSASB (18% starch; 1 g/kg SA + 1 g/kg SB). Juvenile largemouth bass with an initial body weight of 7.00 ± 0.20 g were fed on these diets for 56 d. RESULTS We found that dietary SA and SB reduced hepatic triglyceride accumulation by activating autophagy (ATG101, LC3B and TFEB), promoting lipolysis (CPT1α, HSL and AMPKα), and inhibiting adipogenesis (FAS, ACCA, SCD1 and PPARγ). In addition, SA and SB decreased oxidative stress in the liver (CAT, GPX1α and SOD1) by activating the Keap1-Nrf2 pathway. Meanwhile, SA and SB alleviated HC-induced inflammation by downregulating the expression of pro-inflammatory factors (IL-1β, COX2 and Hepcidin1) through the NF-κB pathway. Importantly, SA and SB increased the abundance of bacteria that produced acetic acid and butyrate (Clostridium_sensu_stricto_1). Combined with the KEGG analysis, the results showed that SA and SB enriched carbohydrate metabolism and amino acid metabolism pathways, thereby improving the utilization of carbohydrates. Pearson correlation analysis indicated that growth performance was closely related to hepatic lipid deposition, autophagy, antioxidant capacity, inflammation, and intestinal microbial composition. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, dietary SA and SB can reduce hepatic lipid deposition; and alleviate oxidative stress and inflammation in largemouth bass fed on HC diet. These beneficial effects may be due to the altered composition of the gut microbiota caused by SA and SB. The improvement effects of SB were stronger than those associated with SA.
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- Qiao Liu
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China.
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Lu J, Bian J, Wang Y, Zhao Y, Zhao X, Wang G, Yang J. Oxymatrine protects articular chondrocytes from IL-1β-induced damage through autophagy activation via AKT/mTOR signaling pathway inhibition. J Orthop Surg Res 2024; 19:178. [PMID: 38468339 PMCID: PMC10926585 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-024-04667-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease characterized by persistent articular cartilage degeneration and synovitis. Oxymatrine (OMT) is a quinzolazine alkaloid extracted from the traditional Chinese medicine, matrine, and possesses anti-inflammatory properties that may help regulate the pathogenesis of OA; however, its mechanism has not been elucidated. This study aimed to investigate the effects of OMT on interleukin-1β (IL-1β)-induced damage and the potential mechanisms of action. METHODS Chondrocytes were isolated from Sprague-Dawley rats. Toluidine blue and Collagen II immunofluorescence staining were used to determine the purity of the chondrocytes. Thereafter, the chondrocytes were subjected to IL-1β stimulation, both in the presence and absence of OMT, or the autophagy inhibitor 3-methyladenine (3-MA). Cell viability was assessed using the MTT assay and SYTOX Green staining. Additionally, flow cytometry was used to determine cell apoptosis rate and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. The protein levels of AKT, mTOR, LC3, P62, matrix metalloproteinase-13, and collagen II were quantitatively analyzed using western blotting. Immunofluorescence was used to assess LC3 expression. RESULTS OMT alleviated IL-1β-induced damage in chondrocytes, by increasing the survival rate, reducing the apoptosis rates of chondrocytes, and preventing the degradation of the cartilage matrix. In addition, OMT decreased the ROS levels and inhibited the AKT/mTOR signaling pathway while promoting autophagy in IL-1β treated chondrocytes. However, the effectiveness of OMT in improving chondrocyte viability under IL-1β treatment was limited when autophagy was inhibited by 3-MA. CONCLUSIONS OMT decreases oxidative stress and inhibits the AKT/mTOR signaling pathway to enhance autophagy, thus inhibiting IL-1β-induced damage. Therefore, OMT may be a novel and effective therapeutic agent for the clinical treatment of OA.
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- Jinying Lu
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Basic Medical College, Jinzhou Medical University, No.40, Section 3 Songpo Road, Linghe District, Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121001, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Basic Medical College, Jinzhou Medical University, No.40, Section 3 Songpo Road, Linghe District, Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121001, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Basic Medical College, Jinzhou Medical University, No.40, Section 3 Songpo Road, Linghe District, Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121001, China
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Drug Basic Research, Jinzhou Medical University, No.40, Section 3 Songpo Road, Linghe District, Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121001, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Basic Medical College, Jinzhou Medical University, No.40, Section 3 Songpo Road, Linghe District, Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121001, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Basic Medical College, Jinzhou Medical University, No.40, Section 3 Songpo Road, Linghe District, Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121001, China
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Drug Basic Research, Jinzhou Medical University, No.40, Section 3 Songpo Road, Linghe District, Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121001, China.
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Xu Y, Yang Z, Dai T, Xue X, Xia D, Feng Z, Huang J, Chen X, Sun S, Zhou J, Dai Y, Zong J, Li S, Meng Q. Characteristics and time points to inhibit ferroptosis in human osteoarthritis. Sci Rep 2023; 13:21592. [PMID: 38062071 PMCID: PMC10703773 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-49089-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Ferroptosis is a form of cell death that is triggered by iron-dependent lipid peroxidation and is closely associated with osteoarthritis. The primary interventions for inhibiting ferroptosis in osteoarthritis are anti-lipid peroxidation and iron chelation. The objective of our study is to investigate the characteristics of ferroptosis in osteoarthritis and identify the optimal time points for inhibiting ferroptosis to alleviate disease progression. Ferroptosis-related alterations and markers of OA were analyzed in paired intact and damaged cartilages from OA patients by immunofluorescence, qRT-PCR, mitochondrial membrane potential and immunohistochemistry. We also compared Ferroptosis-related alterations in cartilage of mild, moderate, and severe OA (according to the modified Mankin score). In addition, we compared the effect of Fer-1 on ferroptosis and the protection of chondrocytes by detecting markers of both ferroptosis and OA by immunofluorescence, CCK8 and qRT-PCR. Ferroptosis-related alterations (GPX4 downregulation, ACSL4 upregulation, MDA, LPO accumulation, Mitochondrial membrane potential decreased) in the damaged area cartilage were more severe than those in the intact area and increased with the progression of OA. Compared with mild OA group, the activity of chondrocytes treated with Fer-1 (a ferroptosis inhibitor) was increased, mitochondrial function was improved, and ferroptosis was reduced (GPX4 upregulation, SLC7A11 upregulation, ACSL4 downregulation,), and promoted the expression of COL2A1 and inhibited the expression of MMP13. However, these changes were not observed in moderate and severe OA chondrocytes. Ferroptosis occurs in a region-specific manner and is exacerbated with the progression of human OA cartilage degeneration. Inhibition of ferroptosis might had a therapeutic effect on chondrocytes with mild OA but had no significant therapeutic effect on chondrocytes with moderate to severe OA.
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- Yangyang Xu
- Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province, China
- Guangzhou Institute of Traumatic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
- Xuzhou New Health Hospital, North Hospital of Xuzhou Cancer Hospital, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Traumatic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Traumatic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Traumatic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Ultrasound Medicine, First People's Hospital of Xuzhou City, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province, China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Traumatic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province, China.
- Guangzhou Institute of Traumatic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Guangzhou Institute of Traumatic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
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Biţă CE, Scorei IR, Vreju AF, Muşetescu AE, Mogoşanu GD, Biţă A, Dinescu VC, Dinescu ŞC, Criveanu C, Bărbulescu AL, Florescu A, Ciurea PL. Microbiota-Accessible Boron-Containing Compounds in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:1965. [PMID: 38004014 PMCID: PMC10673453 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59111965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
Abstract
The microbiota-gut-brain axis has garnered increasing attention in recent years for its role in various health conditions, including neuroinflammatory disorders like complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). CRPS is a debilitating condition characterized by chronic neuropathic pain, and its etiology and pathophysiology remain elusive. Emerging research suggests that alterations in the gut microbiota composition and function could play a significant role in CRPS development and progression. Our paper explores the implications of microbiota in CRPS and the potential therapeutic role of boron (B). Studies have demonstrated that individuals with CRPS often exhibit dysbiosis, with imbalances in beneficial and pathogenic gut bacteria. Dysbiosis can lead to increased gut permeability and systemic inflammation, contributing to the chronic pain experienced in CRPS. B, an essential trace element, has shown promise in modulating the gut microbiome positively and exerting anti-inflammatory effects. Recent preclinical and clinical studies suggest that B supplementation may alleviate neuropathic pain and improve CRPS symptoms by restoring microbiota balance and reducing inflammation. Our review highlights the complex interplay between microbiota, inflammation, and neuropathic pain in CRPS and underscores the potential of B as a novel therapeutic approach to target the microbiota-gut-brain axis, offering hope for improved management of this challenging condition.
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- Cristina Elena Biţă
- Department of Rheumatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania; (C.E.B.); (A.F.V.); (A.E.M.); (Ş.C.D.); (C.C.); (A.L.B.); (A.F.); (P.L.C.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, BioBoron Research Institute, S.C. Natural Research S.R.L., 31B Dunării Street, 207465 Podari, Romania
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- Department of Rheumatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania; (C.E.B.); (A.F.V.); (A.E.M.); (Ş.C.D.); (C.C.); (A.L.B.); (A.F.); (P.L.C.)
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- Department of Rheumatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania; (C.E.B.); (A.F.V.); (A.E.M.); (Ş.C.D.); (C.C.); (A.L.B.); (A.F.); (P.L.C.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy & Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania; (G.D.M.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy & Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania; (G.D.M.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Health Promotion and Occupational Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania;
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- Department of Rheumatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania; (C.E.B.); (A.F.V.); (A.E.M.); (Ş.C.D.); (C.C.); (A.L.B.); (A.F.); (P.L.C.)
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- Department of Rheumatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania; (C.E.B.); (A.F.V.); (A.E.M.); (Ş.C.D.); (C.C.); (A.L.B.); (A.F.); (P.L.C.)
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- Department of Rheumatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania; (C.E.B.); (A.F.V.); (A.E.M.); (Ş.C.D.); (C.C.); (A.L.B.); (A.F.); (P.L.C.)
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- Department of Rheumatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania; (C.E.B.); (A.F.V.); (A.E.M.); (Ş.C.D.); (C.C.); (A.L.B.); (A.F.); (P.L.C.)
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- Department of Rheumatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania; (C.E.B.); (A.F.V.); (A.E.M.); (Ş.C.D.); (C.C.); (A.L.B.); (A.F.); (P.L.C.)
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Guo P, Li H, Wang X, Li X, Li X. PG545 Prevents Osteoarthritis Development by Regulating PI3K/AKT/mTOR Signaling and Activating Chondrocyte Autophagy. Pharmacology 2023; 108:576-588. [PMID: 37820587 DOI: 10.1159/000532078] [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: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease common in the elderly and is characterized by joint pain, swelling, and restricted movement. In recent years, heparanase has been reported to play an important role in the development of osteoarthritic cartilage. PG545 is a heparan sulfate mimetic with heparanase inhibitory activity. In this study, the therapeutic effects and possible mechanisms of PG545 were investigated in a chondrocyte injury model induced by interleukin-1β (IL -1β). METHODS Following treatment with PG545 or the autophagy inhibitor 3-methyladenine (3-MA), chondrocyte viability was detected using Cell Counting Kit-8 and fluorescein diacetate/propidium iodide double staining. The apoptosis rate of chondrocytes was determined by flow cytometry. Expression of light chain 3 and P62 was monitored by immunofluorescence labeling. Western blot, lentivirus infection with red fluorescent protein and green fluorescent protein, and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction were used to determine the expression levels of chondrocyte markers, apoptosis-related factors, autophagy proteins, and key proteins of the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway. The expression and activity of stress-specific enzymes such as malondialdehyde, superoxide dismutase, and catalase (CAT) were investigated. Chondrocytes with ATG5 knockdown were used to investigate the relationship between the therapeutic effect of PG545 and autophagy. The therapeutic effect of PG545 was verified in vivo. RESULTS PG545 had a significant protective effect on chondrocytes by reducing oxidative stress, apoptosis, and degradation of chondrocytes and increasing chondrocyte proliferation. PG545 was effective in inducing autophagy in IL-1β-treated cells, while 3-MA attenuated the effect. The PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway may be involved in the promotion of autophagy and OA treatment by PG545. CONCLUSION PG545 was able to restore impaired autophagy and autophagic flux via the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway, thereby delaying the progression of OA, suggesting that PG545 may be a novel therapeutic approach for OA.
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- Peiyu Guo
- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Sport Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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Feitelson MA, Arzumanyan A, Medhat A, Spector I. Short-chain fatty acids in cancer pathogenesis. Cancer Metastasis Rev 2023; 42:677-698. [PMID: 37432606 PMCID: PMC10584782 DOI: 10.1007/s10555-023-10117-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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Cancer is a multi-step process that can be viewed as a cellular and immunological shift away from homeostasis in response to selected infectious agents, mutations, diet, and environmental carcinogens. Homeostasis, which contributes importantly to the definition of "health," is maintained, in part by the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which are metabolites of specific gut bacteria. Alteration in the composition of gut bacteria, or dysbiosis, is often a major risk factor for some two dozen tumor types. Dysbiosis is often characterized by diminished levels of SCFAs in the stool, and the presence of a "leaky gut," permitting the penetration of microbes and microbial derived molecules (e.g., lipopolysaccharides) through the gut wall, thereby triggering chronic inflammation. SCFAs attenuate inflammation by inhibiting the activation of nuclear factor kappa B, by decreasing the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor alpha, by stimulating the expression of anti-inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-10 and transforming growth factor beta, and by promoting the differentiation of naïve T cells into T regulatory cells, which down-regulate immune responses by immunomodulation. SCFA function epigenetically by inhibiting selected histone acetyltransferases that alter the expression of multiple genes and the activity of many signaling pathways (e.g., Wnt, Hedgehog, Hippo, and Notch) that contribute to the pathogenesis of cancer. SCFAs block cancer stem cell proliferation, thereby potentially delaying or inhibiting cancer development or relapse by targeting genes and pathways that are mutated in tumors (e.g., epidermal growth factor receptor, hepatocyte growth factor, and MET) and by promoting the expression of tumor suppressors (e.g., by up-regulating PTEN and p53). When administered properly, SCFAs have many advantages compared to probiotic bacteria and fecal transplants. In carcinogenesis, SCFAs are toxic against tumor cells but not to surrounding tissue due to differences in their metabolic fate. Multiple hallmarks of cancer are also targets of SCFAs. These data suggest that SCFAs may re-establish homeostasis without overt toxicity and either delay or prevent the development of various tumor types.
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- Mark A Feitelson
- Department of Biology, College of Science and Technology, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 19122, USA.
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- Department of Biology, College of Science and Technology, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 19122, USA
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Islamic Azad University Tehran North Branch, Tehran, 1975933411, Iran
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- SFA Therapeutics, Jenkintown, PA, 19046, USA
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Liu T, Xu C, Driban JB, Liang GY, Zhang XH, Hu FB, McAlindon T, Lu B. Whole grain consumption and risk of radiographic knee osteoarthritis: a prospective study from the Osteoarthritis Initiative. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2023; 62:1834-1840. [PMID: 36130461 PMCID: PMC10152291 DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keac517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Revised: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To assess the association of whole grain consumption with the risk of incident knee OA. MATERIAL AND METHODS We followed 2846 participants in the Osteoarthritis Initiative ages 45-79 years. Participants were free from radiographic knee OA (Kellgren-Lawrence grade <2) in at least one knee at baseline. Dietary data from baseline were obtained using the Block Brief Food Frequency Questionnaire. We defined radiographic knee OA incidence as a Kellgren-Lawrence grade ≥2 during the subsequent 96 months. Cox proportional hazards models were used to assess the association between whole grain food intake and the risk of incident knee OA. RESULTS During the 96 month follow-up, 518 participants (691 knees) developed incident radiographic knee OA. Higher total whole grain consumption was significantly associated with a lower knee OA risk [hazard ratio (HR)quartile 4vs1 = 0.66 (95% CI 0.52, 0.84), P for trend < 0.01] after adjusting for demographic and socio-economic factors, clinical factors and other dietary factors related to OA. Consistently, a significant inverse association of dark bread consumption with knee OA risk was observed [HRquartile 4vs1 = 0.68 (95% CI 0.53, 0.87), P for trend < 0.01). In addition, we observed a significant inverse association between higher cereal fibre intake and reduced knee OA risk [HRquartile 4vs1 = 0.61 (95% CI 0.46, 0.81), P for trend < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Our findings revealed a significant inverse association of whole grain consumption with knee OA risk. These findings provide evidence that eating a diet rich in whole grains may be a potential nutritional strategy to prevent knee OA.
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- Tong Liu
- Division of Rheumatology, Inflammation and Immunity, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Institute of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Division of Rheumatology, Inflammation and Immunity, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Channing Division of Network Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Channing Division of Network Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Departments of Nutrition and Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Inflammation and Immunity, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Family Medicine, the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, USA
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Gong Y, Li S, Wu J, Zhang T, Fang S, Feng D, Luo X, Yuan J, Wu Y, Yan X, Zhang Y, Zhu J, Wu J, Lian J, Xiang W, Ni Z. Autophagy in the pathogenesis and therapeutic potential of post-traumatic osteoarthritis. BURNS & TRAUMA 2023; 11:tkac060. [PMID: 36733467 PMCID: PMC9887948 DOI: 10.1093/burnst/tkac060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
Autophagy, as a fundamental mechanism for cellular homeostasis, is generally involved in the occurrence and progression of various diseases. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common musculoskeletal disease that often leads to pain, disability and economic loss in patients. Post-traumatic OA (PTOA) is a subtype of OA, accounting for >12% of the overall burden of OA. PTOA is often caused by joint injuries including anterior cruciate ligament rupture, meniscus tear and intra-articular fracture. Although a variety of methods have been developed to treat acute joint injury, the current measures have limited success in effectively reducing the incidence and delaying the progression of PTOA. Therefore, the pathogenesis and intervention strategy of PTOA need further study. In the past decade, the roles and mechanisms of autophagy in PTOA have aroused great interest in the field. It was revealed that autophagy could maintain the homeostasis of chondrocytes, reduce joint inflammatory level, prevent chondrocyte death and matrix degradation, which accordingly improved joint symptoms and delayed the progression of PTOA. Moreover, many strategies that target PTOA have been revealed to promote autophagy. In this review, we summarize the roles and mechanisms of autophagy in PTOA and the current strategies for PTOA treatment that depend on autophagy regulation, which may be beneficial for PTOA patients in the future.
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Changjiang Street, Yuzhong District, Chongqing 400042, China,Department of General practice, Chinese PLA General Hospital of the Central Theater Command, Wuluo Street, Wuchang District, Wuhan 430000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Changjiang Street, Yuzhong District, Chongqing 400042, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Changjiang Street, Yuzhong District, Chongqing 400042, China
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- Department of Wound Repair and Rehabilitation Medicine, Center of Bone Metabolism and Repair, Laboratory for Prevention and Rehabilitation of Training Injuries, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Trauma Center, Research Institute of Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Changjiang Street, Yuzhong District, Chongqing 400042, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Army Medical University, Gantaoyan Street, Shapinba District, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Laboratory Medicine, Army Medical University, Gantaoyan Street, Shapinba District, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Laboratory Medicine, Army Medical University, Gantaoyan Street, Shapinba District, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, People's Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing Three Gorges Medical College, Guoben Street, Wanzhou district, Chongqing 404000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Hospital, Shanghai Street, Wanzhou District, Chongqing 404000, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shenzhen Hospital, Peking University, Lianhua Street, Futian District, Shenzhen 518034, China
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- Correspondence. Zhenghong Ni, ; Wei Xiang, ; Jiqin Lian,
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- Correspondence. Zhenghong Ni, ; Wei Xiang, ; Jiqin Lian,
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- Correspondence. Zhenghong Ni, ; Wei Xiang, ; Jiqin Lian,
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Cho KH, Na HS, Jhun J, Woo JS, Lee AR, Lee SY, Lee JS, Um IG, Kim SJ, Park SH, Cho ML. Lactobacillus (LA-1) and butyrate inhibit osteoarthritis by controlling autophagy and inflammatory cell death of chondrocytes. Front Immunol 2022; 13:930511. [PMID: 36325344 PMCID: PMC9619036 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.930511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) reduces the quality of life as a result of the pain caused by continuous joint destruction. Inactivated Lactobacillus (LA-1) ameliorated osteoarthritis and protected cartilage by modulating inflammation. In this study, we evaluated the mechanism by which live LA-1 ameliorated OA. To investigate the effect of live LA-1 on OA progression, we administered LA-1 into monosodium iodoacetate (MIA)-induced OA animals. The pain threshold, cartilage damage, and inflammation of the joint synovial membrane were improved by live LA-1. Furthermore, the analysis of intestinal tissues and feces in the disease model has been shown to affect the systems of the intestinal system and improve the microbiome environment. Interestingly, inflammation of the intestinal tissue was reduced, and the intestinal microbiome was altered by live LA-1. Live LA-1 administration led to an increase in the level of Faecalibacterium which is a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) butyrate-producing bacteria. The daily supply of butyrate, a bacterial SCFA, showed a tendency to decrease necroptosis, a type of abnormal cell death, by inducing autophagy and reversing impaired autophagy by the inflammatory environment. These results suggest that OA is modulated by changes in the gut microbiome, suggesting that activation of autophagy can reduce aberrant cell death. In summary, live LA-1 or butyrate ameliorates OA progression by modulating the gut environment and autophagic flux. Our findings suggest the regulation of the gut microenvironment as a therapeutic target for OA.
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- Keun-Hyung Cho
- Rheumatism Research Center, Catholic Research Institute of Medical Science, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Biomedicine & Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Rheumatism Research Center, Catholic Research Institute of Medical Science, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Biomedicine & Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Rheumatism Research Center, Catholic Research Institute of Medical Science, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Biomedicine & Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Rheumatism Research Center, Catholic Research Institute of Medical Science, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Rheumatism Research Center, Catholic Research Institute of Medical Science, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Biomedicine & Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Rheumatism Research Center, Catholic Research Institute of Medical Science, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Biomedicine & Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Rheumatism Research Center, Catholic Research Institute of Medical Science, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Biomedicine & Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Rheumatism Research Center, Catholic Research Institute of Medical Science, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Biomedicine & Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Rheumatism Research Center, Catholic Research Institute of Medical Science, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Biomedicine & Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Medical Life Sciences, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
- *Correspondence: Mi-La Cho,
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Sun P, Xu W, Zhao X, Zhang C, Lin X, Gong M, Fu Z. Ozone induces autophagy by activating PPARγ/mTOR in rat chondrocytes treated with IL-1β. J Orthop Surg Res 2022; 17:351. [PMID: 35842709 PMCID: PMC9287877 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-022-03233-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is the main cause of older pain and disability. Intra-articular injections of ozone (O3) commonly have been found to have antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects to reduce pain and improve function in knee osteoarthritis. It has been reported that reduced autophagy in chondrocytes plays an important role in the development of OA. This study aimed to probe the role of O3 on the autophagy in chondrocytes treated with IL-1β. Methods Primary chondrocytes were isolated from Wistar rats cartilage within 3 days. The OA chondrocytes model was induced via treatment with IL-1β for 24 h. Then the cells were treated with O3 and GW9662, the inhibitor of PPARγ. Cell viability was assessed by CCK-8. Further, the cells subjected to Western blot analysis, qRT-PCR and immunofluorescence assay. The numbers of autophagosomes were observed via transmission electron microscopy. Results 30 μg/ml O3 improved the viability of chondrocytes treated with IL-1β. The decreased level of autophagy proteins and the numbers of autophagosomes improved in IL-1β-treated chondrocytes with O3 via activating PPARγ/mTOR. In addition, the qRT-PCR results showed that O3 decreased the levels of IL-6, TNF-α and MMP-3, MMP-13 in chondrocytes treated with IL-1β. Conclusions 30 μg/ml O3 improved autophagy via activating PPARγ/mTOR signaling and suppressing inflammation in chondrocytes treated with IL-1β.
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- Panpan Sun
- Department of Pain Management, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250033, People's Republic of China.,Department of Pain Management, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250021, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250021, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250021, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pain Management, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250021, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pain Management, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250021, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250033, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pain Management, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250021, People's Republic of China. .,Department of Pain Management, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250021, People's Republic of China.
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Zheng Z, Yao X, Liu Y. RBBP4 plays a vital role in the malignant progression of triple-negative breast cancer by regulating epithelial-mesenchymal transition. Genes Genomics 2022; 44:1301-1309. [PMID: 35622231 DOI: 10.1007/s13258-022-01262-9] [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: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Mounting findings have revealed the increasingly appreciated functional importance of Retinoblastoma binding protein (RBBP) family members in tumorigenesis. However, the biological function of RBBP4 in breast cancer, especially in the most malignant and aggressive subtype, i.e., triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), remains to be elucidated. OBJECTIVE The present study was aimed at elucidating the role of RBBP4 in TNBC pathogenesis. METHODS The expression of RBBP4 in TNBC tissues and cell lines was examined and its oncogenic-related functions were verified by performing a series of in vitro and in vivo experiments. RESULTS At the cellular and tissue level, a marked increase in the RBBP4 expression was observed. Functionally, RBBP4 knockdown dramatically inhibited the proliferation, invasion, and migration of TNBC cells in vitro. Further, mechanistically, RBBP4 downregulation regulated the inactivation of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of TNBC cells. In vivo xenograft model in nude mice also validated these results. CONCLUSION Collectively, our results showed that the inhibition of RBBP4 suppresses the malignant progression of TNBC cells by regulating EMT. Thus, RBBP4 could serve as a novel biomarker and target for TNBC diagnosis and treatment.
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- Zitong Zheng
- Hengyang Medical School, The Second Affiliated Hospital, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
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- Institute of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- Hengyang Medical School, The Second Affiliated Hospital, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China.
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Lian WS, Wang FS, Chen YS, Tsai MH, Chao HR, Jahr H, Wu RW, Ko JY. Gut Microbiota Ecosystem Governance of Host Inflammation, Mitochondrial Respiration and Skeletal Homeostasis. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10040860. [PMID: 35453611 PMCID: PMC9030723 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10040860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis account for the leading causes of musculoskeletal dysfunction in older adults. Senescent chondrocyte overburden, inflammation, oxidative stress, subcellular organelle dysfunction, and genomic instability are prominent features of these age-mediated skeletal diseases. Age-related intestinal disorders and gut dysbiosis contribute to host tissue inflammation and oxidative stress by affecting host immune responses and cell metabolism. Dysregulation of gut microflora correlates with development of osteoarthritis and osteoporosis in humans and rodents. Intestinal microorganisms produce metabolites, including short-chain fatty acids, bile acids, trimethylamine N-oxide, and liposaccharides, affecting mitochondrial function, metabolism, biogenesis, autophagy, and redox reactions in chondrocytes and bone cells to regulate joint and bone tissue homeostasis. Modulating the abundance of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, or the ratio of Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes, in the gut microenvironment by probiotics or fecal microbiota transplantation is advantageous to suppress age-induced chronic inflammation and oxidative damage in musculoskeletal tissue. Supplementation with gut microbiota-derived metabolites potentially slows down development of osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. This review provides latest molecular and cellular insights into the biological significance of gut microorganisms and primary and secondary metabolites important to cartilage and bone integrity. It further highlights treatment options with probiotics or metabolites for modulating the progression of these two common skeletal disorders.
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- Wei-Shiung Lian
- Core Laboratory for Phenomics and Diagnostics, Department of Medical Research and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 83301, Taiwan; (W.-S.L.); (F.-S.W.); (Y.-S.C.)
- Center for Mitochondrial Research and Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 83301, Taiwan
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- Core Laboratory for Phenomics and Diagnostics, Department of Medical Research and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 83301, Taiwan; (W.-S.L.); (F.-S.W.); (Y.-S.C.)
- Center for Mitochondrial Research and Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 83301, Taiwan
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- Core Laboratory for Phenomics and Diagnostics, Department of Medical Research and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 83301, Taiwan; (W.-S.L.); (F.-S.W.); (Y.-S.C.)
- Center for Mitochondrial Research and Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 83301, Taiwan
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- Department of Child Care, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, No.1, Shuefu Road, Pingtung 91201, Taiwan;
- Emerging Compounds Research Center, General Research Service Center, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, No.1, Shuefu Road, Pingtung 91201, Taiwan;
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- Emerging Compounds Research Center, General Research Service Center, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, No.1, Shuefu Road, Pingtung 91201, Taiwan;
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, No.1, Shuefu Road, Pingtung 91201, Taiwan
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, University Hospital RWTH, 52074 Aachen, Germany;
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, 6229 ER Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 83301, Taiwan;
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 83301, Taiwan;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +88-67-731-7123
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Ma T, Lv L, Yu Y, Jia L, Song X, Xu X, Li T, Sheng X, Wang H, Zhang J, Gao L. Bilobalide Exerts Anti-Inflammatory Effects on Chondrocytes Through the AMPK/SIRT1/mTOR Pathway to Attenuate ACLT-Induced Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis in Rats. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:783506. [PMID: 35281931 PMCID: PMC8905364 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.783506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Although osteoarthritis (OA) significantly affects the quality of life of the elderly, there is still no effective treatment strategy. The standardized Ginkgo biloba L. extract preparation has been shown to have a wide range of therapeutic effects. Bilobalide, a unique ingredient of Ginkgo biloba, has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant pharmacological properties, but its mechanism of action on OA remains unknown. In this study, we investigated the effects of bilobalide on the development of OA through in vivo and in vitro experiments, as well as its potential anti-inflammatory mechanisms. The in vitro experiments demonstrated that bilobalide significantly inhibited the production of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), and matrix metalloproteinase 13 (MMP13) in ATDC5 chondrocytes induced by Interleukin-1β (IL-1β). At the molecular level, bilobalide induced chondrocyte autophagy by activating the AMPK/SIRT1/mTOR signaling pathway, which increased the expression of autophagy-related Atg genes, up-regulated the expression of LC3 protein, and reduced the expression of the p62 protein. In vivo, bilobalide exerted significant anti-inflammatory and anti-extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation effects in a rat model of post-traumatic OA (PTOA) induced by anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT). Bilobalide could relieve joint pain in PTOA rats, inhibit the expression of iNOS and COX-2 protein in cartilage via the AMPK/SIRT1/mTOR pathway, and reduce the level of ECM degradation biomarkers in serum. In conclusion, bilobalide exhibits vigorous anti-inflammatory activity, presenting it as an interesting potential therapeutic agent for OA.
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- Tianwen Ma
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China.,Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Animals Disease Pathogenesis and Comparative Medicine, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China.,Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Animals Disease Pathogenesis and Comparative Medicine, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China.,Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Animals Disease Pathogenesis and Comparative Medicine, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China.,Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Animals Disease Pathogenesis and Comparative Medicine, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China.,Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Animals Disease Pathogenesis and Comparative Medicine, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China.,Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Animals Disease Pathogenesis and Comparative Medicine, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China.,Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Animals Disease Pathogenesis and Comparative Medicine, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China.,Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Animals Disease Pathogenesis and Comparative Medicine, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China.,Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Animals Disease Pathogenesis and Comparative Medicine, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China.,Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Animals Disease Pathogenesis and Comparative Medicine, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China.,Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Animals Disease Pathogenesis and Comparative Medicine, Harbin, China
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Zhang Q, Cao S, Qiu F, Kang N. Incomplete autophagy: Trouble is a friend. Med Res Rev 2022; 42:1545-1587. [PMID: 35275411 DOI: 10.1002/med.21884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
Abstract
Incomplete autophagy is an impaired self-eating process of intracellular macromolecules and organelles in which accumulated autophagosomes do not fuse with lysosomes for degradation, resulting in the blockage of autophagic flux. In this review, we summarized the literature over the past decade describing incomplete autophagy, and found that different from the double-edged sword effect of general autophagy on promoting cell survival or death, incomplete autophagy plays a crucial role in disrupting cellular homeostasis, and promotes only cell death. What matters is that incomplete autophagy is closely relevant to the pathogenesis and progression of various human diseases, which, meanwhile, intimately linking to the pharmacologic and toxicologic effects of several compounds. Here, we comprehensively reviewed the latest progress of incomplete autophagy on molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways. Moreover, implications of incomplete autophagy for pharmacotherapy are also discussed, which has great relevance for our understanding of the distinctive role of incomplete autophagy in cellular physiology and disease. Consequently, targeting incomplete autophagy may contribute to the development of novel generation therapeutic agents for diverse human diseases.
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- Qiang Zhang
- Department of Biochemistry, School of Integrative Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, People's Republic of China.,Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Integrative Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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Lu R, He Z, Zhang W, Wang Y, Cheng P, Lv Z, Yuan X, Guo F, You H, Chen AM, Hu W. Oroxin B alleviates osteoarthritis through anti-inflammation and inhibition of PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway and enhancement of autophagy. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:1060721. [PMID: 36531454 PMCID: PMC9751055 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.1060721] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common aging-related degenerative joint disease with chronic inflammation as its possible pathogenesis. Oroxin B (OB), a flavonoid isolated from traditional Chinese herbal medicine, possesses anti-inflammation properties which may be involved in regulating the pathogenesis of OA, but its mechanism has not been elucidated. Our study was the first to explore the potential chondroprotective effect and elucidate the underlying mechanism of OB in OA. METHODS In vitro, primary mice chondrocytes were stimulated with IL-1β along with or without the administration of OB or autophagy inhibitor 3-methyladenine (3-MA). Cell viability assay was measured with a cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8). The phenotypes of anabolic-related (Aggrecan and Collagen II), catabolic-related (MMP3, MMP13, and ADAMTS5), inflammation-related (iNOS, COX-2, TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β), and markers of related signaling pathways in chondrocytes with different treatment were detected through western blot, RT-qPCR, and immunofluorescent staining. In vivo, the destabilized medial meniscus (DMM) operation was performed to establish the OA mice model. After knee intra-articular injection with OB for 8 weeks, the mice's knee joints were obtained for subsequent histological staining and analysis. RESULTS OB reversed the expression level of anabolic-related proteins (Aggrecan and Collagen II) and catabolic-related (MMP3, MMP13, and ADAMTS5) in IL-1β-induced chondrocytes. Mechanistically, OB suppressed the inflammatory response stimulated by IL-1β, as the inflammation-related (iNOS, COX-2, TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β) markers were downregulated after the administration of OB in IL-1β-induced chondrocytes. Besides, the activation of PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway induced by IL-1β could be inhibited by OB. Additionally, the autophagy process impaired by IL-1β could be rescued by OB. What's more, the introduction of 3-MA to specifically inhibit the autophagic process impairs the protective effect of OB on cartilage. In vivo, histological staining revealed that intra-articular injection of OB attenuated the cartilage degradation, as well as reversed the expression level of anabolic and catabolic-related proteins such as Aggrecan, Collagen II, and MMP13 induced in DMM-induced OA models. CONCLUSIONS The study verified that OB exhibited the chondroprotective effect by anti-inflammatory, inhibiting the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway, and enhancing the autophagy process, indicating that OB might be a promising agent for the treatment of OA.
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- Rui Lu
- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Traumatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- *Correspondence: Weihua Hu,
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Lee AR, Woo JS, Lee SY, Na HS, Cho KH, Lee YS, Lee JS, Kim SA, Park SH, Kim SJ, Cho ML. Mitochondrial Transplantation Ameliorates the Development and Progression of Osteoarthritis. Immune Netw 2022; 22:e14. [PMID: 35573148 PMCID: PMC9066007 DOI: 10.4110/in.2022.22.e14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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- A Ram Lee
- Rheumatism Research Center, College of Medicine, Catholic Research Institute of Medical Science, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea
- Department of Biomedicine & Health Sciences, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea
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- Rheumatism Research Center, College of Medicine, Catholic Research Institute of Medical Science, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea
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- Rheumatism Research Center, College of Medicine, Catholic Research Institute of Medical Science, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea
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- Rheumatism Research Center, College of Medicine, Catholic Research Institute of Medical Science, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea
- Department of Biomedicine & Health Sciences, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea
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- Rheumatism Research Center, College of Medicine, Catholic Research Institute of Medical Science, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea
- Department of Biomedicine & Health Sciences, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea
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- Rheumatism Research Center, College of Medicine, Catholic Research Institute of Medical Science, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea
- Department of Biomedicine & Health Sciences, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea
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- Rheumatism Research Center, College of Medicine, Catholic Research Institute of Medical Science, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea
- Department of Biomedicine & Health Sciences, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea
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- Rheumatism Research Center, College of Medicine, Catholic Research Institute of Medical Science, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea
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- Rheumatism Research Center, College of Medicine, Catholic Research Institute of Medical Science, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea
- Department of Biomedicine & Health Sciences, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea
- Department of Medical Lifescience, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea
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Pei W, Huang X, Ni B, Zhang R, Niu G, You H. Selective STAT3 Inhibitor Alantolactone Ameliorates Osteoarthritis via Regulating Chondrocyte Autophagy and Cartilage Homeostasis. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:730312. [PMID: 34650433 PMCID: PMC8505527 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.730312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA), which is identified by chronic pain, impacts the quality of life. Cartilage degradation and inflammation are the most relevant aspects involved in its development. Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3), a member of the STATs protein family, is associated with inflammation. Alantolactone (ALT), a sesquiterpene lactone compound, can selectively suppress the phosphorylation of STAT3. However, the pharmacological effect of ALT on OA is still imprecise. In this study, IL-1β (10 ng/ml) was applied to cartilage chondrocytes, which were treated with different concentrations of Alantolactone for 24 h. The expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), cyclooxygenase-2(COX2), matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and thrombospondin motifs-5 (ADAMTS5) were detected by western blot. Protein expression of Collagen Ⅱ was observed by western blot, safranin O staining and immunofluorescence. Manifestation of autophagy related proteins such as autophagy-related gene-5 (ATG5), P62, LC3Ⅱ/Ⅰ and PI3K/AKT/mTOR-related signaling molecules were measured by western blot and autophagic flux monitored by confocal microscopy. Expression of STAT3 and NF-κB-related signaling molecules were evaluated by western blot and immunofluorescence. In vivo, 2 mg/kg ALT or equal bulk of vehicle was engaged in the destabilization of medial meniscus (DMM) mouse models by intra-articular injection, the degree of cartilage destruction was classified by Safranin O/Fast green staining. Our findings reported that the enhance of inflammatory factors containing iNOS, COX2, MMPs and ADAMTS5 induced by IL-1β could be ameliorated by ALT. Additionally, the diminish of Collagen Ⅱ and autophagy which was stimulated by IL-1β could be alleviated by ALT. Mechanistically, STAT3, NF-κB and PI3K/AKT/mTOR signal pathways might be involved in the effect of ALT on IL-1β-induced mouse chondrocytes. In vivo, ALT protected cartilage in the DMM mouse model. Overall, this study illustrated that ALT attenuated IL-1β-induced inflammatory responses, relieved cartilage degeneration and promoted impaired autophagy via restraining of STAT3 and NF-κB signal pathways, implying its auspicious therapeutical effect for OA.
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- Wenbin Pei
- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI, United States
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Wu C, Wang Z, Tian X, Wang J, Zhang Y, Wu B. Long non-coding RNA DDX11-AS1 promotes esophageal carcinoma cell proliferation and migration through regulating the miR-514b-3p/RBX1 axis. Bioengineered 2021; 12:3772-3786. [PMID: 34281459 PMCID: PMC8806645 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2021.1940617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Esophageal carcinoma (ESCA) is one of the most aggressive malignancies with extremely high morbidity and mortality. At present, limited advancement in ESCA treatment has achieved. Therefore, it is urgent to explore the pathogenesis and progression mechanism of ESCA to provide the basis for the formulation of novel therapeutic strategies. Previous studies have found that long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) DDX11-AS1 expression enhances the paclitaxel resistance of ESCA cells. However, the mechanisms underlying the drug resistance conferred by lncRNA DDX11-AS1 in ESCA remains to be elucidated. Our research aims to clarify the role and mechanism of lncRNA DDX11-AS1 in regulating the progression of ESCA. We found that the expression of lncRNA DDX11-AS1 in ESCA tissues and cell lines was significantly upregulated. Subsequently, silencing lncRNA DDX11-AS1 significantly inhibited the proliferation, migration and invasion of ESCA cells, and induced the level of cell apoptosis. In terms of mechanism, our data showed that miR-514b-3p/RING box protein 1 (RBX1) axis played a crucial role in the oncogenic function of lncRNA DDX11-AS1. LncRNA DDX11-AS1 expression impaired the inhibitory function of miR-514b-3p on RBX1 through sponging effect. Taken together, our data support the notion that lncRNA DDX11-AS1 promotes the progression of ESCA through miR-514b-3p/RBX1 axis. Our research uncovers the novel regulatory role of lncRNA DDX11-AS1 in ESCA and lays a theoretical basis for developing novel treatment strategy of ESCA.
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- Chao Wu
- Department of Anorectal Surgery, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China.,Department of Jiangbei Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Oncology, the Fifth Hospital of Wuhan, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Jiangbei Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China.,Department of Thoracic Surgery, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Jiangbei Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China.,Department of Hepatobiliary Hernia and Vascular Surgery, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Anorectal Surgery, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China.,Department of Jiangbei Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China.,Department of Thoracic Surgery, Ningbo Yinzhou NO.2 Hospital, Ningbo, China
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